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Brother DCP 385C - Color Inkjet - All-in-One User Manual

Brother DCP 385C - Color Inkjet - All-in-One
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USER’S GUIDE
DCP-385C
DCP-585CW
Version 0
USA/CAN

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General IconGeneral
BrandBrother
ModelDCP 385C - Color Inkjet - All-in-One
CategoryAll in One Printer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Brother numbers

Register your product

Information on how to register your Brother product online for warranty and support.

FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Answers to common questions about the Brother machine.

For Customer Service

Contact information and support resources for Brother customer service.

Ordering Accessories and Supplies

Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada)

Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only)

Who is covered

Defines the scope of the limited warranty for the original purchaser.

What is covered

Details the machine and accessory items covered by the warranty.

What is NOT covered

Lists items and conditions excluded from the warranty coverage.

What is the length of the Warranty Periods

Specifies the duration of warranty coverage for machines and accessories.

What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine

Describes the process for replacing a machine under warranty.

Limitations

Outlines the limitations of liability and warranty disclaimers.

BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only)

General Information

Using the documentation

Guidance on how to use the user manual effectively.

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation

Explanation of symbols and conventions used throughout the manual.

Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide

Instructions for accessing additional software and network guides.

Viewing Documentation

Steps to view the documentation on your computer.

How to find Scanning instructions

Guides on finding instructions for scanning features.

How to find Network setup instructions (DCP-585CW only)

Instructions for setting up network connections for the DCP-585CW.

Accessing Brother Support (For Windows®)

Information on accessing Brother support resources for Windows users.

Control Panel Overview

LCD (liquid crystal display)

Description of the machine's liquid crystal display.

Number of Copies

Function of the number of copies control key.

Menu keys

Explanation of the navigation and selection menu keys.

Start keys

Function of the Color Start and Black Start keys.

Stop/Exit

Function of the Stop/Exit key.

On/Off

Function of the On/Off key.

Ink

Function of the Ink key for maintenance.

Basic Operations

Mode keys

Function of the mode selection keys (Scan, Photo Capture).

Warning LED

Description of the warning indicator light.

LCD screen

Overview of the LCD screen display.

Status LED Indications

Loading Documents and Paper

Loading paper and other print media

Instructions for loading various types of paper.

Loading envelopes and post cards

Instructions for loading envelopes and post cards.

Loading photo paper

Instructions for loading photo paper using the bypass tray.

Removing small printouts from the machine

Procedure for removing small paper sheets from the output tray.

Printable area

Diagrams showing printable and unprintable areas on paper.

Acceptable paper and other print media

Information on suitable paper types and media handling.

Paper weight, thickness and capacity

Specifications for paper weight, thickness, and tray capacity.

Loading Documents

Using the scanner glass

Instructions for using the scanner glass for copying and scanning.

Document Sizes Supported

Details on the document sizes supported by the scanner glass.

How to load documents

Step-by-step guide for placing documents on the scanner glass.

Scannable Area

General Setup

Paper settings

Configuration options for paper type and size.

Sleep Mode

Setting the machine's idle time before entering sleep mode.

LCD screen

Configuration options for the LCD display.

Setting the backlight brightness

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD backlight.

Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight

Setting how long the LCD backlight stays on.

Printing Reports

Information on printing machine reports like Help List.

Making Copies

How to copy

Basic instructions for making single, multiple, or stopping copies.

Copy options

Overview of available copy settings and their functions.

Changing copy quality

Options for adjusting copy quality (Fast, Normal, Best).

Enlarging or reducing the image copied

Instructions for resizing copies using enlargement or reduction ratios.

Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout)

Using the N in 1 and Poster layout features for copying.

Adjusting Brightness and Contrast

How to adjust brightness and contrast for copies.

Paper options

Settings for paper type and size when copying.

Book Copy

Feature to correct dark borders and skew when copying books.

Watermark Copy

How to add text or logos as watermarks to copies.

Setting your changes as the new default

Saving current copy settings as default.

Restoring all settings to the factory settings

Resetting all machine settings to factory defaults.

PhotoCapture Center®

PhotoCapture Center® Operations

Overview of direct photo printing and scanning functions.

Memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive folder structure

Information on organizing files on memory cards for the machine.

Getting started

Initial steps for using PhotoCapture Center®.

Entering PhotoCapture mode

How to access the PhotoCapture menu.

Print Images

Instructions for printing photos from memory cards or USB drives.

Print Index (Thumbnails)

How to print a thumbnail page of all photos.

Printing Photos

How to print individual photos by image number.

Enhance Photos

Features for editing and enhancing photos before printing.

Search by Date

How to find photos based on their date.

Print All Photos

How to print all photos stored on the memory card.

Slide Show

Viewing photos on the LCD in a slideshow format.

Trimming

How to trim photos to print only a part of the image.

DPOF printing

Information about Digital Print Order Format for photo printing.

PhotoCapture Center® print settings

Adjusting print quality, paper type, size, brightness, and contrast.

Printing Photos from a Camera

PictBridge requirements

Essential requirements for connecting and printing from a PictBridge camera.

Setting your digital camera

Instructions for configuring your digital camera for PictBridge printing.

Printing Photos Directly from a PictBridge Camera

Step-by-step guide for printing photos via PictBridge.

Printing Images

Process for printing photos from a digital camera.

DPOF printing

Using Digital Print Order Format for camera photo printing.

Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)

Printing photos from cameras using USB Mass Storage mode.

Software and Network Features

How to read the HTML User’s Guide

Instructions on navigating and using the HTML user guides.

Safety and Legal

Choosing a location

Guidelines for selecting a safe and suitable location for the machine.

To Use the Machine Safely

Important safety instructions for operating the machine.

Important safety instructions

General safety precautions and warnings for product use.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only)

Industry Canada compliance statement for the device.

LAN connection (DCP-585CW only)

Information regarding LAN connection for the DCP-585CW model.

Legal limitations for copying

Information on legal restrictions related to copying documents.

Trademarks

List of trademarks and registered product names.

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Guidance for resolving common machine problems.

Error and Maintenance Messages

List and explanations of common error and maintenance messages.

Error animation

Animated step-by-step instructions for common errors.

Printer jam or paper jam

Instructions for clearing paper jams from the machine.

Routine Maintenance

Procedures for regular upkeep of the machine.

Menu and Features

On-screen programming

Instructions for using the LCD menu for machine programming.

Menu table

Reference table for understanding menu selections and options.

Mode and menu keys

Explanation of the function of mode and menu control keys.

Network menu (DCP-585CW only)

Configuration settings for the network menu on DCP-585CW.

Wireless one-push configuration

Easy wireless network setup using one-push methods.

Copy (Default screen)

Default settings and options for the copy function.

Paper Type

Setting the paper type for various operations.

Paper Size

Setting the paper size for various operations.

Brightness

Adjusting brightness settings for copies and photos.

Contrast

Adjusting contrast settings for copies and photos.

Page Layout

Options for N in 1 or Poster copy layouts.

Book Copy

Feature to correct dark borders and skew when copying from the scanner glass.

Watermark Copy

Feature to add text or logos as watermarks to documents.

Set New Default

Saving current settings as new defaults.

Factory Reset

Restoring all settings to factory defaults.

PhotoCapture ( )

Overview of PhotoCapture features like viewing, enhancing, and printing photos.

Print Settings menu

Menu for adjusting print quality, paper type, size, brightness, and contrast.

Scan ( )

Overview of scanning functions: Scan to E-mail, Image, OCR, File, Media.

Specifications

General

General specifications including printer type, memory, and power consumption.

Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the machine.

Weight

Weight specifications for the machine.

Noise

Noise level specifications for the machine.

Temperature

Recommended operating temperature range.

Humidity

Recommended operating humidity range.

Paper Tray

Paper tray capacity specification.

Print media

Details on supported paper types, sizes, and capacities.

Copy

Specifications related to the copy function.

PhotoCapture Center®

Specifications for the PhotoCapture Center® feature.

PictBridge

Specifications for PictBridge compatibility and interface.

Scanner

Specifications for the scanner function.

Printer

Specifications related to the printer function.

Interfaces

Details on the machine's connection interfaces (USB, LAN, Wireless).

Computer requirements

System requirements for software and operating systems.

Consumable items

Information about ink cartridges and other consumables.

Network (LAN) (DCP-585CW only)

Network specifications for the DCP-585CW model.

Wireless one-push configuration

Instructions for configuring wireless settings easily.

Glossary

Brightness

Definition of image brightness adjustment.

Contrast

Definition of image contrast adjustment.

Help list

A printout of the menu table for programming the machine.

Innobella™

Description of Brother's genuine consumables brand.

LCD (liquid crystal display)

Definition of the machine's display screen.

Menu mode

The mode for changing machine settings.

OCR (optical character recognition)

Definition of converting images of text to editable text.

PhotoCapture Center®

Feature for printing digital photos from cameras.

PictBridge

Technology for direct printing from digital cameras.

Scanning

Process of sending an electronic image to a computer.

Scan to Media

Scanning documents to memory cards or USB drives.

Temporary settings

Choosing options for a single copy without changing defaults.

True2Life®

Feature for enhancing image color quality.

User Settings

A report showing the machine's current settings.

Index

Accessories and supplies

Index entry for accessories and supplies information.

Brother numbers

Index entry for Brother contact numbers.

Customer Service

Index entry for customer service information.

FAQs (frequently asked questions)

Index entry for frequently asked questions.

Cleaning

Index entry for cleaning procedures.

Consumable items

Index entry for consumable items like ink and paper.

Control panel overview

Index entry for the control panel overview.

Copy

Index entry for copy functions and settings.

Error messages on LCD

Index entry for error messages displayed on the LCD.

Ink cartridges

Index entry for ink cartridge information and replacement.

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