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DCP-330C DCP-540CN Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. Setting Up the Machine Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...
Symbols used in this guide Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.
Getting Started Carton components ... 2 Control panel... 3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ... 4 Loading paper ... 4 Connecting the power cord ... 6 Installing the ink cartridges... 6 Print quality check ... 8 Choosing your language (Canada only)...
Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide Black (LC51BK) An interface cable is not a standard accessory. You need to purchase the proper interface cable for the interface you want to use (USB or network).
4 Stop/Exit key 5 On/Off key For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on DCP-330C. 6 Ink key 7 Scan key...
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.
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Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button as you slide out the front of the paper tray.
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap ( Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper. Note You can use the photo bypass tray is located on the top of the paper tray to print on photo 4...
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Take care to match the color of the lock release lever (1) with the cartridge color (2), as shown in the diagram below. brother Lift each lock release lever and gently push it until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover.
• DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. • Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges.
The LCD shows: Is Quality OK? Yes iPress iPress Do one of the following: If all lines are clear and visible, press (Yes) to finish the quality check. If you can see missing short lines, press (No) and go to step 6. The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for black and color.
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine Setting the LCD contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose General Setup. Press OK.
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Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for the hour in 24-hour format, and then press c to enter the minutes. Date/Time Time: 15:XX (e.g. Enter 1 5 for 3:00 P.M.) Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for the minute, and then press OK.
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(eg. Printing, scanning and networking details) On-Line Registration You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web page for quick registration of your machine. Brother Support View contact information for Brother Customer Service and how to find a Brother Authorized Service Center.
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Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.
Note • If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. • If you are using Windows and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or greater:...
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® The installation of PaperPort automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement. Choose Standard (DCP-330C) or Local Connection (DCP-540CN), and then click Next.
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( ) and close the scanner cover ( ). Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.
Installing the Driver & Software For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only) ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. Unplug the machine from the AC outlet.
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Software License Agreement. Choose Network Connection, and then click Next. ® The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.
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Enter an IP address for your machine that is suitable for your network by following the on-screen instructions. When the Brother and ScanSoft On-Line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Finish to restart your computer.
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SE is a document management application for scanning and viewing documents. ® • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition does not support the Brother ControlCenter3 Modern user interface (see the Software User’s Guide located on the CD-ROM for details). ® ®...
Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
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Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish inatalling the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
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Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos ® and documents using Presto! PageManager ® ® Presto!
STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only) (For Mac OS Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
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Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
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Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on- screen instructions. Note ® When Presto! PageManager capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! ® Presto! PageManager installed and the installation is now complete.
The BRAdmin Professional utility for Windows such as network-ready Multifunction devices and/or network-ready printers in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment. For more information on BRAdmin Professional, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Installing the BRAdmin Professional configuration utility Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
BRAdmin Light configuration utility (For Mac OS The Brother BRAdmin Light software is a Java™ application that is designed for the Apple Mac OS environment. It supports some of the features of the Windows BRAdmin Professional software. For example, using the BRAdmin Light software, you can change some network settings on Brother’s network ready printers and...
Consumables Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge...
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The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.