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Brother DCP-1600 - User Manual

Brother DCP-1600
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User’s Guide
DCP-1600
DCP-1601
DCP-1610W
DCP-1615NW
DCP-1616NW
MFC-1900
MFC-1901
MFC-1905
MFC-1910W
MFC-1911NW
MFC-1916NW
Not all models are available in all countries.
Version 0
OCE/ASA

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • G
    grichardsonSep 23, 2025
    What does 'Disconnected' mean on my Brother DCP-1600?
    • L
      Lori GilbertSep 23, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Disconnected', it means the other person or their fax machine stopped the call. Try sending or receiving again.
  • S
    Stephen RoseAug 23, 2025
    What to do if my Brother DCP-1600 says 'Document Jam (For ADF models)'?
    • W
      William Barry MDAug 23, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Document Jam (For ADF models)', it means the document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long. Pull the jammed paper out of the ADF unit.
  • D
    Denise DavisAug 25, 2025
    How to fix Brother Printer 'Cartridge Error: Put the Toner Cartridge back in'?
    • D
      David WilsonAug 25, 2025
      If you receive a 'Cartridge Error' message on your Brother Printer, it indicates a problem with the toner cartridge. This may be due to incorrect installation or using non-original supplies. Here are the steps to resolve this issue: * Ensure the toner cartridge is firmly seated inside the drum unit, and then reinstall both into the machine. * Use only a Brother Original drum unit and Brother Original toner cartridge.
  • A
    Andrea HallAug 26, 2025
    What to do if Brother Printer has a 'Document Jam' error?
    • D
      Dawn WilliamsAug 26, 2025
      If your Brother Printer is showing a 'Document Jam' error, it means that a document has become stuck in the ADF unit. This can happen if the document wasn't inserted or fed correctly, or if the document scanned from the ADF was too long. Carefully pull the jammed paper out of the ADF unit to resolve the issue.
  • D
    Dawn NorrisAug 27, 2025
    Why does my Brother Printer say 'Size mismatch'?
    • A
      adamskarenAug 27, 2025
      A 'Size mismatch' error on your Brother Printer indicates that the paper loaded in the tray does not match the size setting. Make sure to load the correct size of paper in the tray and then set the paper size accordingly.
  • S
    Shelby YoungSep 18, 2025
    What causes 'Comm.Error' on Brother DCP-1600 All in One Printer?
    • M
      Michael PattonSep 18, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Comm.Error', it indicates a communication error. This might be due to poor telephone line quality. Try sending the fax again.
  • S
    Sara LeachSep 15, 2025
    What does 'Self-Diagnostic' mean on Brother DCP-1600 and how to fix it?
    • C
      cmunozSep 15, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Self-Diagnostic', it could be due to the fuser unit's temperature. Turn the machine off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on. Leave the machine idle for 15 minutes with the power on.
  • A
    Ashley MartinezSep 16, 2025
    Why are there vertical black lines when sending faxes from my Brother DCP-1600 All in One Printer?
    • R
      Ronald WilliamsSep 16, 2025
      If you see vertical black lines when sending faxes from your Brother All in One Printer, it's typically caused by dirt or correction fluid on the glass strip.
  • A
    Amanda GrantSep 6, 2025
    What to do if my Brother DCP-1600 shows 'Out of Memory'?
    • S
      Sharon EllisSep 6, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Out of Memory', it means the machine's memory is full. You can either press Start to send or copy the scanned pages, or press Stop/Exit and wait for other operations to finish before trying again. If printing, pressing Stop/Exit will cancel the print job and clear it from the memory. Alternatively, try lowering the print quality.
  • C
    Cathy MyersSep 3, 2025
    How to improve poor sending quality on Brother Printer?
    • J
      jamiejacksonSep 4, 2025
      To improve poor sending quality on your Brother Printer, try changing your resolution to Fine or S.Fine. You can also try cleaning the scanner.

Summary

General Information and User Guides

Control Panel Overview

Explanation of buttons and indicators on the machine's control panel.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Step-by-step guide for initial machine setup and configuration.

Sending Faxes (MFC Models)

Sending a Fax: Step-by-Step

Step-by-step instructions for sending a fax from the machine.

Receiving Faxes (MFC Models)

Fax Receive Modes

Explanation of different modes for receiving faxes automatically or manually.

PC-FAX Operations (MFC Models)

PC-FAX Receiving Setup

Setting up the machine to receive faxes directly on your PC.

PC-FAX Sending from PC

Instructions for sending files from your PC as a fax.

Copying Procedures

Scanning to a Computer

Scanning via ControlCenter4 Software

Using software to scan documents to your PC.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Problem Identification

Steps to diagnose and fix common machine issues.

Error Messages

Explanation of common error messages and their solutions.

Document and Paper Jams

Instructions for clearing document and paper jams.

Technical Specifications

Brother DCP-1600 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrother
ModelDCP-1600
CategoryAll in One Printer
LanguageEnglish

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