Brother DCP-540CN Betriebsanweisung

USER’S GUIDEDCP-330CDCP-540CN

General Information31NoteIf this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-

Specifications93PhotoCapture Center™ D1xD-Picture Card™ Conventional Card from 16MB to 512MBxD-Picture Card™ Type M from 256MB to 1GBxD-Picture Card™

94Scanner D1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition.2Ma

Specifications95Printer D1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows® XP Professional x

96Interfaces D1Your machine has a full-speed USB 2.0 interface. This interface is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0; however, the maximum data transfer

Specifications97Computer requirements DMinimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software FunctionsComputer Platform & Operating System Version

98Consumable items DInk The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head assembly.Serv

Specifications99Network (LAN) (DCP-540CN only) DLAN You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing and Network Scanning (Windows® only

100EThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchas

Index101FAADF (automatic document feeder) ... 8ADF cover ... 69Apple® Macintosh®See Software Us

102NNetworkPrintingSee Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. ...ScanningSee Software User's Guide

Chapter 14Control panel overview 1 1 LCD (liquid crystal display)Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine.Also, you can

103TTransparencies ... 10, 11, 13Troubleshooting ...63checking ink volume ...

For AustraliaWarranty – For details about the warranty on your Brother Product, please visit: www.brother.com.auRepair – For warranty service for your

Visit us on the World Wide Webhttp://www.brother.com LP3294040ARL/ASA/NZPrinted in China

General Information51 5 Stop/ExitStops an operation or exits from a menu.6On/OffYou can turn the machine on or off.If you turn the machine off, it wil

Chapter 16LCD display indications 1The LCD shows the current machine status when the machine is idle. 1 Ink indicatorLets you see the available ink v

General Information71Warning LED indications 1The status LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a light that shows the DCP status. The LCD shows the current ma

82Loading documents 2You can make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass.Using the ADF(DCP-540CN only) 2

Loading documents and paper92How to load documents 2NoteTo use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. a Lift the document cover. b Using the docume

Chapter 210Acceptable paper and other media2The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you are using in the machine.To get the best print

Loading documents and paper112Handling and using media 2 Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from

Chapter 212Choosing the right media 2Paper type and size for each operation 2Paper Type Paper Size UsageCopy Photo CapturePrinterCut Sheet Letter 216

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: DCP-330C and DCP-540CN (Circle your m

Loading documents and paper132Paper weight, thickness and capacity 21Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 80 gsm (20 lb).Up to 100 sheets of 80 gsm (2

Chapter 214Loading paper, envelopes and other media 2Loading paper and other media 2NoteTo print on Photo L or 10 × 15 cm paper, please see Loading ph

Loading documents and paper152d Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first.Check that the paper is flat in the tray.

Chapter 216g Slowly push the paper tray completely back into the machine. h While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support (1) unti

Loading documents and paper172How to load envelopes and post cards 2a Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes or post cards to ma

Chapter 218Loading photo paper 2Use the photo paper tray which has been assembled on the top of the paper tray to print on photo 10 × 15 cm and photo

Loading documents and paper192NoteWhen the machine ejects small paper onto the output paper tray you may not be able to reach it. Make sure printing h

Chapter 220Printable Area 2The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas o

2133Paper settings 3Paper Type 3To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choo

Chapter 322Setting the backlight brightness 3If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the brightness setting.a Press Menu.b Press a

iCompilation and Publication NoticeUnder the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest

Section IICopy IIMaking copies 24

244How to copy 4Making a single copy 4a Load your document.(See Loading documents on page 8.)b Press Mono Start or Colour Start.Making multiple copies

Making copies254If you want to choose more settings, press a or b.NoteYou can save some of the settings that you use most often by setting them as def

Chapter 426Making N in 1 copies or a poster (page layout) 4You can reduce the number of pages for copies by using the N in 1 copy feature. This allow

Making copies274Poster (3 x 3) 4You can make a poster size copy of a photograph. Sorting copies using the ADF (DCP-540CN only) 4You can sort multiple

Chapter 428Colour Saturation 4a Load your document.b Enter the number of copies you want.c Press a or b to choose Color Adjust.Press OK.d Press a or b

Making copies294Setting your changes as a new default 4You can save the copy settings for Quality, Paper Type, Brightness, Contrast and Color Adjust t

Chapter 430

Section IIIDirect Photo Printing IIIPrinting photos from a memory card 32Printing photos from a camera with PictBridge 44

325PhotoCapture Center™ Operations5Printing from a memory card without a PC 5Even if your machine is not connected to your computer, you can print pho

iiTable of ContentsSection I General1 General InformationUsing the documentation ...

Printing photos from a memory card335Memory card folder structure 5Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital camera image files an

Chapter 534Getting started 5Firmly put the card into the correct slot. 1 CompactFlash®2 SecureDigital™, MultiMediaCard™3 Memory Stick®, Memory Stick P

Printing photos from a memory card355Print Images 5View Photo(s) 5You can preview your photos on the LCD before you print them. If your photos are lar

Chapter 536Print All Photos 5You can print all the photos on your media card. a Make sure you have put the media card in the correct slot.Press (Photo

Printing photos from a memory card375DPOF printing 5DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.Major digital camera manufacturers (Canon Inc., Eastman

Chapter 538PhotoCapture Center™ print settings 5You can change the print settings temporarily for the next print. The machine returns to its default s

Printing photos from a memory card395Print Quality 5a Press a or b to choose Print Quality.Press OK.b Press a or b to choose Normal or Photo.Press OK.

Chapter 540d If you do not want to change additional settings, press Colour Start to print. Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Colour 5Brightness 5a P

Printing photos from a memory card415Cropping 5If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen layout, part of the image w

Chapter 542Scan to Card 5Entering Scan mode 5When you want to scan to card, press (Scan).The LCD shows: Press a or b to choose Scan to Card.press OK.

iiiSection II Copy4 Making copies How to copy ...

Printing photos from a memory card435Understanding the Error Messages5Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are usin

446 Your Brother machine supports the PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect to and print photos directly from any PictBridge compatible digital

Printing photos from a camera with PictBridge456Printing Images 6a Make sure that your camera is turned off. Connect your camera to the PictBridge por

Chapter 646Understanding the Error Messages6Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are using PictBridge, you can easi

Section IVSoftware IVSoftware and Network features 48

487The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide (DCP-540CN only) for features available when connected to a computer (for ex

Section VAppendixes VSafety and Legal 50Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 63Menu and Features 80Specifications 89Glossary 100

50AChoosing a location APut your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standa

Safety and Legal51To use the machine safely APlease keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.WARNIN

52 DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner cover. Doing this may cause injury. DO NOT touch the pape

iv6 Printing photos from a camera with PictBridgeBefore Using PictBridge...

Safety and Legal53 When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the unit as shown in the illustration. Do

54Important Information for Australia AIMPORTANT-For Your Safety ATo ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a st

Safety and Legal5513 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch dangerous voltage points or short ou

56Important Information for New Zealand AImportant Safety Instructions A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later reference.3 Follow all

Safety and Legal5715 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do NOT connect it to a DC

58IMPORTANT - For your safety ATo ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which

Safety and Legal59Important Information for Some Countries AImportant Safety Instructions A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later refe

6016 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord i

Safety and Legal61Legal limitations for copying AIt is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud.

62Trademarks AThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Multi

vCleaning the print head ... 75Checking the print quality ...

63BTroubleshooting BIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips.Most problems can be

64Characters and lines are stacked. Check the printing alignment. (See Checking the printing alignment on page 77.)Printed text or images are skewed.

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance65Copying DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsVertical streaks appear on copies. If you see vertical streaks on c

66Network DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsCannot print over the Network. Make sure that your machine is powered on and is online and in Ready mode.

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance67Error messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine ide

68Changing LCD language BYou can change the LCD language.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to select Initial Setup.Press OK.c Press a or b to select Local L

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance69Document jam (DCP-540CN only) BDocuments can jam if they are not inserted or fed properly, or if they are too

70 If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front, or the error message still appears on the LCD after you have removed the jammed paper, pleas

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance71Routine maintenance BReplacing the ink cartridges BYour machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink

72NoteIf the protective yellow caps come off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged. e Each colour has its own correct position. Ins

Section IGeneral IGeneral Information 2Loading documents and paper 8General setup 21

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance73 Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to

74Cleaning the scanner Ba Lift the document cover (1). Clean the scanner glass (2) and white plastic (3) with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cl

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance75Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller Ba Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.b Unplug the machine f

76Checking the print quality BIf faded or streaked colours and text appear on your output, some of the nozzles may be clogged. You can check this by p

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance77Checking the printing alignment BYou may need to adjust the printing alignment if after transporting the mach

78Packing and shipping the machineBWhen you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machi

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance79g Wrap the machine in the bag and put it in the original carton with the original packing material. h Pack th

80COn-screen programmingCYour machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming help

Menu and Features81Menu table CThe menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs.

82LAN (DCP-540CN only)TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto*StaticRARPBOOTPDHCPChooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs.See Network User's Guide on t

21Using the documentation1Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and

Menu and Features83LAN (DCP-540CN only)(Continued)Factory Reset — YesNoRestores all network settings to the factory default.See Network User's Gu

84PhotoCapture ( ) CPrint SettingsLevel1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions PageView Photo(s) — — See the print settings table below.You can preview y

Menu and Features85Copy (Default display) CContrast — — Adjusts the contrast. 40Color EnhanceOnOff*White Balance Adjusts the hue of the white areas.40

86Enlarge/Reduce——50%69% A4iA578%83%93% A4iLTR97% LTRiA4100%*104% EXEiLTR142% A5iA4186% 10x15cmiLTR198% 10x15cmi A4200%Custom(25-400%)You can choose t

Menu and Features87Color Adjust Red — Adjusts the amount of Red in copies.28Green — Adjusts the amount of Green in copies.Blue — Adjusts the amount of

88Scan ( )Level1 Option1 Option2 Option3 Descriptions PageScan to E-mail— — — You can scan a monochrome or a colour document into your E-mail applicat

89DGeneral DSpecifications DMemory Capacity 32 MB ADF (automatic document feeder) Up to 10 pagesTemperature: 20° C - 30° C (68° F - 86° F)Humidity: 50

901This depends on printing conditions.Dimensions(DCP-330C) (DCP-540CN) Weight 7.3 kg (16.06 lb) (DCP-330C)8.0 kg (17.6 lb) (DCP-540CN)Noise Operating

Specifications91Print media D1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.2For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing print

92Copy D1Based on Brother standard pattern. (Fast mode/Stack Copy) Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.Colour/Monochrome Yes/YesDocum