What to do if my Brother DCP-1612W shows 'Comm.Error'?
If you encounter a 'Comm.Error' on your Brother All in One Printer, it indicates a communication error likely caused by poor telephone line quality. Try sending the fax again.
Why does my Brother All in One Printer say 'Drum End Soon Replace Drum'?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Drum End Soon Replace Drum', it indicates that the drum unit needs replacement or the drum unit counter was not reset when a new drum was installed. Replace the drum unit or reset the drum unit counter when a new drum is installed. (See the instructions that are supplied with the new drum unit.)
What does 'Toner Low' mean on my Brother All in One Printer?
If the LCD of your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Toner Low', it means the toner cartridge is near the end of its life, but you can still print. It's recommended to order a new Brother toner cartridge now, so you have a replacement available when the LCD shows 'Replace Toner' or 'Toner Ended'.
What to do when my Brother All in One Printer says 'Toner Low'?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Toner Low', it means the toner cartridge is near the end of its life. You can still print, but it's recommended to order a new Brother toner cartridge now, so you have a replacement available when the LCD shows 'Replace Toner' or 'Toner Ended'.
How to fix 'Document Jam' on my Brother DCP-1612W?
If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Document Jam', it indicates that the document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long. To resolve this, pull the jammed paper out of the ADF unit.
How to fix 'Cartridge error Put the Toner Cartridge back in' on Brother DCP-1612W All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Cartridge Error', it indicates that the toner cartridge is not installed correctly. To solve this, firmly put the toner cartridge into the drum unit, and then put it back in the machine. Also, make sure that you are using a Brother toner cartridge and a Brother Original drum unit.
What does 'Self-Diagnostic' mean on my Brother DCP-1612W and how to fix it?
If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Self-Diagnostic', it could be due to the fuser unit's temperature not rising to the specified level within the specified time, or because the fuser unit is too hot. Turn the machine off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the machine idle for 15 minutes with the power on.
What does 'Comm.Error' mean on my Brother DCP-1612W All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Comm.Error', it means that poor telephone line quality caused a communication error. Try sending the fax again.
What does 'Self-Diagnostic' mean on my Brother All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Self-Diagnostic', it could be due to the fuser unit's temperature not rising to the specified level within the required time. 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.
How to fix 'Cartridge Error' on Brother DCP-1612W All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays a 'Cartridge Error', it could be due to the toner cartridge not being installed correctly. Make sure to firmly insert the toner cartridge into the drum unit, and then put it back into the machine. Also, ensure that you are using a Brother Original drum unit and Brother Original toner cartridge.
Step-by-step instructions for sending a fax from the machine.
Setting up the machine to receive faxes directly to a PC.
How to send files from a PC as a fax.
Step-by-step guide to making copies using the ADF or scanner glass.
Guide to scanning documents to a PC as PDF files using ControlCenter4.
Basic troubleshooting steps and where to find more help for machine issues.
Explains common error messages, their causes, and recommended actions.
Steps to troubleshoot issues with sending or receiving faxes.
General| Duplex printing | No |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Laser |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 10 s |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 16 s |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 20 cpm |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image |
| Scan drivers | ICA, TWAIN, WIA |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Input color depth | 24 bit |
| Maximum scan area | A4 (210 x 297) mm |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 1200 DPI |
| Printing colors | Black |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 1800 pages per month |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Page description languages | GDI |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 52 dB |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Custom media width | 148 - 216 mm |
| Custom media length | 148 - 355.6 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Paper tray media weight | 65 - 105 g/m² |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Legal (media size), Letter (media size) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Display | LCD |
| Product color | Black, White |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Display number of lines | 2 lines |
| Display number of characters | 16 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SMTP-AUTH, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Mobile printing technologies | Brother iPrint & Scan |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, Web Services |
| Direct printing | - |
| Standard interfaces | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | 1080 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.28 W |
| Power consumption (ready) | 50 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 390 W |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 x64 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 |
| Package depth | 436 mm |
| Package width | 481 mm |
| Package height | 406 mm |
| Package weight | 9200 g |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 35 - 85 % |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 340 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 385 mm |
| Height | 255 mm |
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