Brother DCP-1000 manual

YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 ® O WNER’S M ANU AL DCP-1000[...]

YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 If Y ou Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the follo wing information f or future reference: Model Number: DCP-1000 Serial Number*: Date of Purc hase: Place of Purc hase: * The serial number is on the bac k of the unit. Retain this Owner ’ s Manual with y our sales receipt as a permanent record of y our purchase, in t[...]

i YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Brother Numbers Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax mach[...]

ii YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Ordering Accessories and Supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us[...]

iii YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada) BROTHER ’ S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER ’ S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARD[...]

iv YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state. This warranty is given only to the first end-use purchaser of the accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as “this Product”). What is cover[...]

v YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The Brother [...]

vi YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 BROTHER DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ( “ Brother ” ), or its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this Copier/Printer free of charge if defective[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Table of Contents 1 Getting to Know Your Digital Copier/Printer ............................. 1-1 Using This Manual ..................................................................... 1-1 Finding Information............................................................. 1-1 Conventions Used in this Manual....[...]

viii YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 5 Making Copies ................................................................................. 5-1 Using the Machine as a Copier................................................... 5-1 Making a Single Copy (Using the ADF) ............................. 5-1 Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF) .......................... 5-2[...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS ix YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 7 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only) ............................. 7-1 Using the Brother DCP-1000 Printer Driver .............................. 7-1 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows ® Users Only) ................................................ 7-1 Basic Tab ..............................[...]

x YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 8 Using the Windows ® -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center (For Windows ® Only) ..................................................................... 8-1 Brother MFL Pro Control Center ............................................... 8-1 AutoLoad the Brother Control Center ................................. 8-1 How to Turn Off [...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS xi YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 9 Using ScanSoft ™ PaperPort ® for Brother and ScanSoft ™ TextBridge ® ........................................................... 9-1 Using ScanSoft ™ PaperPort ® and TextBridge ® ......................... 9-1 Viewing Items ..................................................................... 9-2 Or[...]

xii YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 12 Important Information ................................................................. 12-1 Standard FCC Notices .............................................................. 12-1 Laser Safety................................................................... 12-1 FDA Regulations...........................................[...]

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER 1 - 1 1 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 1 Getting to Know Your Digital Copier/Printer Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother Digital Copier/Printer (DCP). This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through programming your machine. However, you can use your ma[...]

1 - 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 DCP-1000 Control Panel Overview 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your machine. Ratio Enlargement and reduction percentages will be displayed. Contrast This area shows the degree of contrast you selected by pressing the Contras[...]

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER 1 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Paper Size Press this key to select the size of print media. Contrast Lets you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original. Options You can change the layout of copies on the print media. 4IN1 — Save paper by copying four pages onto one page. 2IN1 — Save paper or cr[...]

1 - 4 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Inserting Originals for Copying (and Scanning) You can copy and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) The ADF can hold up to 30 pages, feeding each one individually through the machine. Use standard (20 lb[...]

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER 1 - 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Setting the Special Media Lever You can use the special media lever to select the Regular position ( ) or Special position. ( ) To feed special types of originals (such as coated paper or glossy paper), move the special media lever to the Special position ( ). It will allow the ori[...]

1 - 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 4 Press Copy to begin copying. — OR — Press Scan to to begin scanning. 5 Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for each page of your original. Press Stop/Exit to cancel.[...]

ASSEMBLY 2 - 1 2 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 2 Assembly Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Caution Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when you connect the DCP to your computer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Note If an [...]

2 - 2 ASSEMBLY YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Choosing a Location Place your DCP on a flat stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Place the machine near a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50 ° F and 95 ° F (10 °– 35 ° C). WARNING ■ Lightning and power s[...]

ASSEMBLY 2 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it from side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. To prevent damage to the drum, do NOT expose it to light for longer than a few [...]

2 - 4 ASSEMBLY YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 2 Open the scanner cover of the DCP by pulling the lever toward you and lifting the cover. 3 Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it into the machine. 4 Close the scanner cover.[...]

ASSEMBLY 2 - 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Setting Up the DCP Follow the instructions below to connect the power cord. 1 Connect the power cord. 2 Turn on the power switch. WARNING ■ This machine must be grounded using a three-prong plug. ■ Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on [...]

2 - 6 ASSEMBLY YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 3 Attach the plastic paper support to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 4 Pull out the paper tray and the extension. 5 If your paper size is Letter or A4, unfold the paper stopper. (For legal paper) (For Letter/A4 paper)[...]

ASSEMBLY 2 - 7 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Loading Paper 1 Adjust the guides to fit the paper (to help prevent paper jams). 2 Fan the paper well. Push down the paper lever. Load the paper with the lever down. Make sure the print side is toward the DCP and the paper level is stacked below the paper mark. The feeder can hold up to 200 sheets of paper or up to [...]

2 - 8 ASSEMBLY YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder: Up to 0.87 inch (22 mm) in height (up to the mark) Approx. 200 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m 2 ) or 50 sheets of 42 lb. (158 g/m 2 ) Letter/A4 paper, or 10 envelopes Output Tray: Approx. 50 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m 2 ) Letter/A4 paper Cut Sheet Enve[...]

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 1 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 3 On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your DCP with on-screen programming using navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your DCP has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on-[...]

3 - 2 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Navigation Keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set . When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls: Press 1 for General Setup Menu — OR — Press 2 for Copy Menu — OR — You can scroll more quickly through the each menu level by pressing and then set an option by pressing Menu/Set when th[...]

ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Menu Table To access the menu, press Menu/Set . Main Menu Submenu Options Descriptions Page 1. GENERAL SETUP 1. BEEPER HIGH LOW OFF Adjusts beeper volume. 4-1 2. SLEEP MODE — Conserves power. 4-2 3. PRINT DENSITY -+ Makes prints darker or lighter. 4-2 0. LOCAL LANGUAGE (Canada Only) ENGLISH FRENCH All[...]

3 - 4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Key Operations Table You can use the temporary keys on the control panel to conveniently choose temporary copy settings and access the scanning operations. The Key Operations Table below shows the options they provide. Press the temporary key repeatedly until you see the option you want; some keys requi[...]

CUSTOM SETTINGS 4 - 1 4 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 4 Custom Settings Custom Settings Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to ON , print appears somewhat lighter. The default setting is OFF . 1 Press Toner Save . 2 Press to select ON (or OFF ), and then press Menu/Set . Setting the Beeper Volume You can set the beeper[...]

4 - 2 CUSTOM SETTINGS YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Sleep Mode Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets itself after the machine receives a PC data, or makes a copy. The default setting is 0 minu[...]

CUSTOM SETTINGS 4 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Using the Reports Key Two reports are available: Prints the Menu Table so you can see at-a-glance how to quickly program every menu selection. Lists your latest default settings for GENERAL SETUP . To Print a Report 1 Press Reports . 2 Press to select the report you want, and then press Menu/Set . — OR — [...]

5 - 1 MAKING COPIES 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 5 Making Copies Using the Machine as a Copier You can copy from either the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the scanner glass. (See pages 1-4 to 1-6 for details.) You can use the DCP as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time. The scannable area of your machine begins at approximately one-sixt[...]

MAKING COPIES 5 - 2 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF) 1 Place the original face up in the ADF. 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 3 Press Copy . Single or Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass) If you want to sort multiple copies, use the ADF. 1 Lift the Document Cover. 2 Using the do[...]

5 - 3 MAKING COPIES YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Temporary Copy Settings The Copy keys on the control panel enable you to combine multiple settings quickly and easily. The keys Sort , Copy Mode , Paper Size , Contrast and Options allow you to adjust copy settings temporarily. And the DCP returns to its default settings 45 seconds after it finishes copying. If[...]

MAKING COPIES 5 - 4 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Using Enlarge or Reduce Keys AUTO sets the machine to calculate automatically the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. ZOOM allows you to type a ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the n[...]

5 - 5 MAKING COPIES YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF) 1 Place the original face up in the ADF. 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 3 Press Sort . 4 Press Copy . Copy Mode (Type of Original) You can select the Copy resolution for your type of original. The default setting is AUTO , which [...]

MAKING COPIES 5 - 6 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Copy Contrast You can adjust the copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 3 Press Contrast . 4 Press to make a copy lighter, or to make a copy darker. 5 Pr[...]

5 - 7 MAKING COPIES YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 4 Press to select 2 IN 1 , 4 IN 1 , POSTER or OFF , and then press Menu/Set . 5 Press Copy . 2 in 1 4 in 1 Poster You can create a poster size copy of a photograph. If you selected 2 IN 1 or 4 IN 1 in Step 4, place the next original on the scanner glass, and then press Menu/Set . After all originals have been s[...]

MAKING COPIES 5 - 8 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Paper Type You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of media that you are using. THIN (17lb - 18.4lb) - For thin paper PLAIN (18.7lb - 25.3lb) - For ordinary plain paper THICK (25.6lb - 32lb) - For heavy weight paper or rough paper THICKER (32.3lb - 42.1l[...]

5 - 9 MAKING COPIES YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Changing Default Copy Settings Press Menu/Set , 2 to change default settings for Paper Size, Copy Mode and Contrast. These settings will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set . By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following chart. Press to scroll through the optio[...]

MAKING COPIES 5 - 10 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Copy Contrast You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. 1 Press Menu/Set , 2 , 2 . 2 Press to make a copy lighter — OR — Press to make a copy darker, and then press Menu/Set . 3 Press Stop/Exit . Paper Type You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print qualit[...]

6 - 1 USING BROTHER DCP AS A PRINTER 6 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 6 Using Brother DCP as a Printer Special Printing Features Windows ® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType ™ compatible fonts for Microsoft ® Windows ® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT ® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with your ma[...]

USING BROTHER DCP AS A PRINTER 6 - 2 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex) The supplied printer drivers for Windows ® 95/98/98SE, Windows NT ® Workstation Version 4.0 support manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the printer driver.) Please select LPT1 port in the printer driver. The machine prints [...]

6 - 3 USING BROTHER DCP AS A PRINTER YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Paper Tray The DCP ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the paper tray at the front of the machine. When you use transparencies, remove each sheet immediately after printing, to prevent a paper jam or curled sheets. Simultaneous Printing/Copying Your DCP can print data from your co[...]

USING BROTHER DCP AS A PRINTER 6 - 4 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Choosing Acceptable Paper We recommend that you test paper, especially special sizes and types, on the DCP before purchasing large quantities. See Acceptable Paper , page 2-7. ■ Avoid feeding labels with carrier sheets exposed, or your machine will be damaged. ■ Avoid using coated paper, su[...]

7 - 1 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 7 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 7 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only) Using the Brother DCP-1000 Printer Driver A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer into the format required by a particular printer, using a printer command language or page description [...]

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 7 - 2 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Basic Tab * 1 Select the Paper size, Multiple Page and Orientation. * 2 Select number of Copies and Media Type. * 1 * 2[...]

7 - 3 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Paper Size From the drop-down box select the Paper Size you are using. Multiple Page The Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to be printed on one sheet of paper or enlarging the image size for printing on page on multiple sheets of [...]

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 7 - 4 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Collate The collate selection is active if more than one copy is selected. With the collate check box selected, one complete copy of your document will be printed and then repeated for the number of copies you selected. If the collate check box is not selected then each page will[...]

7 - 5 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Advanced Tab Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: * 1 Print Quality * 2 Duplex Printing * 3 Watermark * 4 Page Setting * 5 Device Option Print Quality (*1) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi • 600 dpi Toner Save You can [...]

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 7 - 6 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Print Setting (For Windows ® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only) Print Setting is used for optimizing your print quality for the type of document being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). When you choose Auto (Recommended) , the printer automatically prints with the most suitabl[...]

7 - 7 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Watermark (*3) You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark by using a bitmap file as your source file or select one of the preset Watermarks. Print Watermark The Print Watermark feature offers printing choices of: On all pages On first page only From second pag[...]

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 7 - 8 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 You can change the size and the position of the Watermark on the page by selecting the Watermark and clicking the Edit button. If you want to add a new Watermark, click the New button and select Text or Bitmap from the Watermark Style. Watermark Text Enter your Watermark text int[...]

7 - 9 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Page Setting (*4) You can change the print size of your document with the Scaling feature. 1 Check Off if you want to print the document as it appears on your screen. 2 Check Fit to Paper Size, if your document has an unusual size, or if you have only the standard size paper. 3 C[...]

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 7 - 10 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Device Options (*5) Set one of the following Printer Functions: ■ Quick Print Setup ■ Administrator (For Windows ® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only) ■ Print Date & Time[...]

7 - 11 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup feature allows you to quickly select driver settings. To view settings, simply click your mouse button on the task tray icon. This feature can be set to ON or OFF from the Device Options section. Administrator (For Windows ® 95/98/98SE/Me[...]

PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 7 - 12 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Print Date & Time When enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically print the date and time on your document from your computers system clock. Click the Setting button to change the Date and Time Format, Position and Font. To include a background with the Date [...]

7 - 13 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Support The Support tab provides driver version information and setting information. In addition there are links to the Brother Solution Center and Driver Update Web sites. Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center is a Web site offering information about your Brothe[...]

USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 8 - 1 8 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 8 Using the Windows ® -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center (For Windows ® Only) Brother MFL Pro Control Center The Brother Control Center is a software utility that pops up on the PC screen whenever paper is placed in the automatic document[...]

8 - 2 USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 How to Turn Off AutoLoad 1 Left click the Control Center icon and click Show . 2 When the Control Center main screen appears, left click the Smart Click Control Center button. A dialogue box with a check box labeled “ AutoLoad Pop-up ” will [...]

USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 8 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Scan Image You can scan a color picture into your graphics application for viewing and editing. 1 Place the original face up in the ADF. 2 Press Scan to . 3 Press to select SCAN IMAGE , and then press Menu/Set . The machine will scan the origina[...]

8 - 4 USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Brother Control Center Features Auto Configuration During the installation process the Control Center checks your system to determine the default applications for E-mail, word processing and graphics viewer/editor. For example, if you are using [...]

USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 8 - 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Copy Operations Copy — allows you to use the PC and any Windows ® printer driver for enhanced copy functions. You can scan the page on the Brother machine and print the copies using any of the features of the Brother machine printer driver ?[...]

8 - 6 USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Setting Up the Scanner Configurations The Pop-Up application stores eight different scanning modes. Each time you scan an original, you will choose the most appropriate scanning mode from the following: Filing and Copying Text for OCR Photos Pho[...]

USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 8 - 7 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen If you see this screen it means you left-clicked a button in the Control Center window without first placing an original in the ADF. Place the original in the Brother machine ’ s ADF, then cl[...]

8 - 8 USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Destination Folder PaperPort Folder — Select this checkbox to scan the original into your PaperPort folder. Other Folder — Select this checkbox, to scan the original as another file type and/or into another directory/folder. File — If you [...]

USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 8 - 9 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of [...]

8 - 10 USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Conversion Options Format Combine all files into one file when possible — Click this checkbox to combine all files of the same type into one file. (For Brother Color Models Only) Convert non-image files to color — Click this checkbox to con[...]

USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 8 - 11 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Scan to Word Processor Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine[...]

8 - 12 USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Word Processor Word Processor — From the pull-down list, select the word processor you want to use. Click Link Settings … to display a screen to set up a link to the version of OCR and document format that you want to use: OCR Package — F[...]

USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) 8 - 13 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 User-Defined Button Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Co[...]

8 - 14 USING THE WINDOWS ® -BASED BROTHER MFL-PRO CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® ONLY) YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Copy Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change a[...]

USING SCANSOFT ™ PAPERPORT ® FOR BROTHER AND SCANSOFT ™ TEXTBRIDGE ® 9 - 1 9 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 9 Using ScanSoft ™ PaperPort ® for Brother and ScanSoft ™ TextBridge ® Using ScanSoft ™ PaperPort ® and TextBridge ® ScanSoft ™ Paper Port ® for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort ® to view scanned doc[...]

9 - 2 USING SCANSOFT ™ PAPERPORT ® FOR BROTHER AND SCANSOFT ™ TEXTBRIDGE ® YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Viewing Items PaperPort ® provides several ways to view items: Desktop View displays a thumbnail , a small graphic that represents each item in a Desktop or folder. Items in the selected folder appear on the PaperPort ® Desktop. You can see PaperPor[...]

USING SCANSOFT ™ PAPERPORT ® FOR BROTHER AND SCANSOFT ™ TEXTBRIDGE ® 9 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Links to Many Other Applications PaperPort ® automatically recognizes many other applications on your computer and creates a “ working link ” to them. The Link Bar at the bottom of Desktop view shows icons of those linked applications. To use a l[...]

9 - 4 USING SCANSOFT ™ PAPERPORT ® FOR BROTHER AND SCANSOFT ™ TEXTBRIDGE ® YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Exporting Items in Other Formats You can export or save PaperPort ® items in several popular file formats. For Windows ® 95/98/98SE, and Windows NT ® Workstation Version 4.0, Windows ® 2000 Professional and Windows ® Me, you can export formats BM[...]

USING SCANSOFT ™ PAPERPORT ® FOR BROTHER AND SCANSOFT ™ TEXTBRIDGE ® 9 - 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Scanning an Image into Your PC 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. 2 Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner Setup window: • Resolution • Scan Type (Black & White, Gray [Error Diffusion][...]

9 - 6 USING SCANSOFT ™ PAPERPORT ® FOR BROTHER AND SCANSOFT ™ TEXTBRIDGE ® YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Contrast The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the gray scale settings, but it is not available when Black & White is selected as the gray Scale. Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right)[...]

USING SCANSOFT ™ PAPERPORT ® FOR BROTHER AND SCANSOFT ™ TEXTBRIDGE ® 9 - 7 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 PreScanning an Image PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version of the image will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image so you can see how it will look. The PreScan button is use[...]

10 - 1 USING AUTOMATIC E-MAIL PRINTING 10 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 10 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing For Windows ® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only Main Features ■ You can use Automatic E-Mail Printing with other E-mail software: Brother Automatic E-Mail Printing has some extra functions that other E-mail software, such as Netscape Navigator ™ or MS Internet M[...]

USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK 11 - 1 11 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 11 Using the Brother machine with a New Power Macintosh ® G3, G4 or iMac ™ /iBook Set up Your USB Equipped Apple ® Macintosh ® G3,G4, iMac ™ or iBook with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1 To work with your DCP your USB Equipped Appl[...]

11 - 2 USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 To print the document: 3 From application software such as PaperPort ® , click File menu and select Page Setup . You can change the settings for Paper Size , Orientation and Scaling , and then click OK . 4 From application software such as Pa[...]

USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK 11 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh ® The Brother software includes a TWAIN Scanner driver for Macintosh ® . This Macintosh ® TWAIN Scanner driver can be used with applications that support the TWAIN specificatio[...]

11 - 4 USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Accessing the Scanner Run your PaperPort ® software. You will see the PaperPort ® icon in the upper right corner of your screen. The first time you use the Brother TWAIN driver, set it as the default by choosing Select Source and clicking th[...]

USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK 11 - 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Settings in the Scanner Window Image Resolution Choose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image. Color Type Black & White — Set [...]

11 - 6 USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Scanning Area Set the Size to one of the following: • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) • A4 (210 × 297 mm) • Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) • A5 (148 × 210 mm) • B5 (182 × 257 mm) • Executive (7.25 × 10.5 inches) • Business Card (90 × 60[...]

USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK 11 - 7 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Adjust Image Brightness Adjust the Brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 100 Brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “ average ” setting. You can set the Brig[...]

11 - 8 USING THE BROTHER MACHINE WITH A NEW POWER MACINTOSH ® G3, G4 OR IMAC ™ /IBOOK YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 PreScanning an Image PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image, so you can see how it will look. The PreScan button is used to[...]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 1 12 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 12 Important Information Standard FCC Notices These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only. If you experience trouble with your DCP-1000, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center for information on obtaining service or repair. If you are not able to solve a[...]

12 - 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 WARNING Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may void the user ’ s authority to operate the equipmen[...]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Industry Canada Compliance Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil num é rique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Important — About the Interface Cable A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with [...]

12 - 4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Important Safety Instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5 Do not place[...]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 12 - 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 13 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: A When the power cord is damaged or frayed. B If liquid has been spilled into the product. C If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D If the product does not operat[...]

12 - 6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. © Copyright 2000 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel and Word are registered trademarks of Microsoft i[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 1 13 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 13 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your DCP. If this happens, your machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most common error messages. You[...]

13 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE The temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge is too hot. The machine will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode. During the cooling down mode, you will hear the cooling fan running while the LCD shows [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION PLS OPEN COVER A page, piece of paper or paper clip, etc. may be jammed inside the DCP. Open the scanner cover. If you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it out, then close the scanner cover. If the error message remains, open and close the scan[...]

13 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Original Jams and Paper Jams Based upon where the original or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it. Original is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit 1 Remove any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2 Lift the ADF cover. 3 Pull the jammed ori[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 5 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Paper Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. Review the following two types of printer jams and follow the instructions. WARNING Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the DCP and cause toner to scatter[...]

13 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the scanner cover. 2 Remove the drum unit. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close the scanner cover. Paper is jammed near drum unit[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 7 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If you think there is a problem with your machine, make a copy first . If the copy looks good, the problem is probably not your machine. Check the table below and follow the troubleshooting tips. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS General Printing Di[...]

13 - 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Windows ® Setup Printing Difficulties I cannot print from my application software. Make sure the Windows ® printer driver is installed and that you selected it in your application software. Sometimes I get the error message OUT OF MEMORY when printing certain [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 9 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties Printouts are too dark or too light. Adjust the print conditions by changing the Print Density setting. It has been factory set to the middle position. (See Setting the Print Density , page 4-2.) Printed pages are curled. T hin Paper ([...]

13 - 10 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties ( CONTINUED ) The whole page is printed black. Black Page Wipe the electric terminals referring to See page 13-14. Also, do not use heat-sensitive paper as it will cause this problem. After cleaning, if the printed pages are still bla[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 11 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Packing and Shipping the DCP Whenever you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, you could void your warranty. 1 Unplug the machine from the AC outlet. WARNING Do not unplug the DCP after a print job until y[...]

13 - 12 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 6 Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. 7 Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the original carton as shown below: 8 Close the carton and tape it shut. Note If you are returning the machine to Brother[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Scanner Turn the machine power switch OFF and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass and the white film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint free cloth. Lift the ADF unit. Clean the white bar and the glass strip with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-[...]

13 - 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Cleaning the Printer Caution ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may cause a crack on the panel. ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. ■ Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. ■ Handle t[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 15 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Carefully turn the drum unit upside down. 2 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right[...]

13 - 16 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on the control panel flashes on and off to indicate the toner is low. The Toner Empty LED light stays on and the LCD shows TONER EMPTY to indicate that the toner is empty. O[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 17 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 1 Turn off the power switch. 2 Open the scanner cover by pulling the lever toward you and lifting the cover. Make sure the scanner cover is completely open. 3 Remove the drum unit by holding each side of the drum by its handles and gently lifting the drum forward toward you. 4 Gently[...]

13 - 18 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 5 Remove the used toner cartridge from the drum unit by gently pulling it out. 6 Unpack the new toner cartridge. Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it according to local regulations. Caution ■ Wait to unpack the new toner cartridge until immediately be[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 19 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 7 Gently rock the new toner cartridge from side to side five or six times, and then remove the protective seal. 8 Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on the right side of the drum unit. To ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly, make sure [...]

13 - 20 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Replacing the Drum Unit The DCP uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON , the drum unit is near the end of its life. Purchase a new drum unit to replace the current one. Even if the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON , you may be able to contin[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 21 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 1 Open the scanner cover. 2 Remove the used drum unit. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 3 Remove the toner cartridge from the used drum unit and keep it in a safe place. For more information, see Replac[...]

13 - 22 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 4 Place the used drum into the aluminum bag and discard it according to local regulations. Caution Do NOT remove the clear plastic starter sheet! Note Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, call your local Sanitation Department. Be sur[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 23 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. For more information, see Replacing the Toner Cartridge, page 13-15 . 6 Holding the new drum unit by its handles, install it. Close the scanner cover. 7 The DCP will eject the clear plastic starter sheet automatically. Caution ?[...]

G - 1 GLOSSARY YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 G Glossary ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically. Automatic E-Mail Printing Software application that automatically prints incoming E-mail messages on the machine (Instructions are on the CD-ROM). beeper volume Volu[...]

SPECIFICATIONS S - 1 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 S Specifications Product Description Three performance modes are available for the 3 in1 model DCP-1000: Printer, Copier and Scanner. Scanner Printer Document Size ADF Width: 5.8" to 8.5" (148 mm to 216 mm) ADF Length: 5.8" to 14.0" (148 mm to 356 mm) Scanner Width: Max. 8.5" (216 mm) [...]

S - 2 SPECIFICATIONS YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Consumable Items Toner cartridge Life Expectancy: Up to 2,200 pages/ new toner cartridges Up to 1,000 pages/ starter toner cartridges (USA, Canada and some other areas only) (when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior not[...]

SPECIFICATIONS S - 3 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Electrical and Environment Temperature Operating 50 - 90.5 ° F (10 - 32.5 ° C) Storage 32 - 104 ° F (0 - 40 ° C) Warm-Up Approx. 12 seconds at 73.4 ° F (23 ° C) First Print 15 seconds (using Letter size paper in multi- purpose sheet feeder) Power Source 120V AC 50/60Hz (USA, Canadian Version Only) Power [...]

S - 4 SPECIFICATIONS YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Parallel Interface Interface Connector Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used. USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Direction Pin No. Signal Direction 1 DATA STROBE Input 19 0V(S.G.) - 2 DATA 1 Input 20 0V(S.G.) - 3 DATA 2 Input 21 0V([...]

INDEX I - 1 YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 Index A accessories and supplies ii ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) 1-4 assembly and connection drum unit assembly 2-3 grounded 3-prong plug 2-5 loading paper 2-7 power cord 2-5 toner cartridge 2-3 Automatic E-mail Printing 10-1 B bi-directional parallel cable 2-1 brightness 1-2 Brother accessories and supplies ii Cust[...]

I - 2 INDEX YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 P packing list 2-1 paper jams 13-5 loading 2-7 size 2-7, 2-8 specifications 2-7, 2-8 type 1-2 PaperPort ® for Brother exporting an image file 9-4 prescanning an image 9-7 scanning into PC accessing 9-4 settings 9-5 uninstall 9-1 viewing faxes and files 9-2 power cord 2-5 printing 6-1 density 4-2 difficulties 13-7, 13-[...]

YL4DCP-1000-FM5.5 These machines are made for use in the USA and CANAD A only . We cannot recommend using them ov erseas because the power requirements of y our Digital Copier/Printer may not be compatible with the po wer av ailable in f oreign countries. Using USA or CANAD A models over seas is at your own risk and will v oid y our warranty . ® B[...]