Brother DCP-1616NW Quick Setup Guide

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Unpack the machine and check the components

Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the

correct installation procedure.

NOTE:

•The components included in the box and the AC power plug may differ

depending on your country.

•The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on the MFC-1910W.

•You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use.

USB cable

We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than

2 metres long.

Network cable

Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T

or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

Remove the packing materials and install the toner cartridge

Load paper in the paper tray

Connect the machine to your computer/mobile device

Connect the power cord and turn on the machine

Change your language (if needed)

Only for certain models

Inbox Toner Cartridge

Telephone Line Cord

(For MFC models)

(For MFC-1915W and

MFC-1916NW)

CD‑ROM

A5 Long Edge Paper Input

Support

1. (DCP models)

1. Press Menu,andthenpress▲or▼tochoose1.General Setup.

2. Press OK.

(MFC models) Press Menu, 0, 0, and go to step 3.

2. Press▲or▼tochoose0.Local Language, and then press OK.

3. Press▲or▼toselectyourlanguage,andthenpressOK.

4. Press Stop/Exit.

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5

2

7

1

• Windows

®

PC with a CD-ROM drive, go to step 7A

• Windows

®

PC without a CD-ROM drive, go to step 7B

• Macintosh, go to step 7B

• Mobile device users with a WPS/AOSS

™-supported access point/router, go to step 7C

Back Front

Select your country/language

(Initial setup only)

After turning on the machine, you may be required to set your

country or language (depending on your machine).

If required, follow the on-screen instructions.

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Adjust the paper guides to fit

the paper being used.

To use A5 Long Edge paper.

Connect the telephone line cord (for MFC models only)

(MFC-1915W / MFC-1916NW)

6

(MFC-1910W / MFC-1911W /

MFC-1911NW)

Quick Setup Guide

DCP‑1610W / DCP‑1615NW / DCP‑1616NW / MFC‑1910W /

MFC‑1911W / MFC‑1911NW / MFC‑1915W / MFC‑1916NW

Not all models are available in all countries.

The latest manuals are available at the Brother

Solutions Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals.

Watch our FAQ Videos for help

with setting up your Brother

machine:

solutions.brother.com/videos.

Version 0

OCE/ASA/SAF/GLF/TWN

Other manuals for Brother DCP-1616NW

User Guide136 pages

Service Manual200 pages

Questions and Answers:

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navarrodanielAug 16, 2025
What to do if my Brother DCP-1616NW says 'Document Jam (For ADF models)'?
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  David CoxAug 17, 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.
C
Charles HinesAug 19, 2025
What to do if my Brother DCP-1616NW shows 'Out of Memory'?
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  eric87Aug 19, 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.
R
rmckayAug 22, 2025
How to fix 'Cartridge Error' on Brother DCP-1616NW All in One Printer?
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  Michael AyalaAug 22, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer displays a 'Cartridge Error', it indicates an issue with the toner cartridge. Make sure the toner cartridge is correctly installed in the drum unit, and then place it back into the machine. Also, ensure that you are using a genuine Brother toner cartridge and a Brother Original drum unit.
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Emily NealAug 25, 2025
What does 'Toner Low' mean on my Brother DCP-1616NW?
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  Christopher HunterAug 26, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer shows 'Toner Low', it means the toner cartridge is nearing the end of its life. Although you can still print, it's recommended to order a new Brother toner cartridge now. This ensures a replacement is available when the LCD shows 'Replace Toner' or 'Toner Ended'.
E
Erin MartinezAug 27, 2025
How to improve poor sending quality on Brother DCP-1616NW All in One Printer?
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  Hannah WestAug 27, 2025
  If you are experiencing poor sending quality with your Brother All in One Printer, try changing the resolution to Fine or S.Fine. You can also try cleaning the scanner.
M
Mr. Hector FlynnAug 30, 2025
How to resolve 'Size mismatch' error on Brother DCP-1616NW?
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  Dawn LopezAug 30, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Size mismatch', it means the paper in the tray is not the correct size. Load the correct size of paper into the tray and then set the paper size accordingly.
M
melanie27Sep 2, 2025
Why are sent faxes blank from my Brother All in One Printer?
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  Adrienne WilliamsonSep 2, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer is sending blank faxes, ensure you are loading the document correctly. When using the ADF or scanner glass, the document should be placed face down.
P
Peter JacobsonSep 4, 2025
What does 'Self-Diagnostic' mean on Brother All in One Printer and how to fix it?
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  Sheila WilliamsSep 4, 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.
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William WilliamsSep 7, 2025
Why are there vertical black lines when sending faxes from my Brother DCP-1616NW?
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  Barbara BaileySep 7, 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.

Brother DCP-1616NW Specifications

General

Functions	Print, Copy, Scan
Print Technology	Laser
Print Speed (Black)	20 ppm
Print Resolution	2400 x 600 dpi
Scan Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Copy Speed (Black)	20 cpm
Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Monthly Duty Cycle	Up to 10, 000 pages
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Memory	32 MB
Duplex Printing	Manual
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Supported Operating Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Connectivity	USB, Wi-Fi
Display	LCD
Paper Size	A4, Letter, Legal

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