Brother DCP-J172W Advanced User's Manual
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Advanced User's Guide
DCP-J172W
Version 0
ARL/NZ

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  • Page 1 Advanced User’s Guide DCP-J172W Version 0 ARL/NZ...
  • Page 2 PDF file / Brother print from OS X v10.7.x, 10.8.x and your iPhone, Solutions Center iPod touch, iPad, or other iOS device to your Brother machine without installing a printer driver. Google Cloud Print This Guide provides details on how to use Google...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General setup Memory Storage ....................1 Sleep Mode ......................1 Auto Power Off ......................2 Touchscreen LCD....................2 Changing the Touchscreen language..............2 Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight ............3 Printing reports Reports ........................4 How to print a report ..................4 Making copies Copy options......................5 Stop copying....................5 Changing copy speed and quality ..............5...
  • Page 5: General Setup

    General setup Memory Storage Sleep Mode Your menu settings are stored permanently, You can choose how long the machine will and in the event of a power failure, will not be remain idle before it goes into Sleep Mode lost. Temporary settings (for example, Page (up to 60 minutes).
  • Page 6: Auto Power Off

    Chapter 1 Auto Power Off Touchscreen LCD The Auto Power Off feature will turn off the Changing the Touchscreen machine after it has been in Sleep Mode for language the number of hours you set. When this feature is Off, the machine will remain in Sleep Mode and not turn itself off.
  • Page 7: Setting The Dim Timer For The Backlight

    General setup Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight You can set how long the Touchscreen LCD backlight stays on after the last finger press. Press (Settings). Press s or t on the Touchpanel to display General Setup. Press General Setup. Press s or t to display LCD Settings.
  • Page 8: Printing Reports

    Printing reports Reports The following reports are available:  User Settings Prints a list of your settings.  Network Config Prints a list of your Network settings.  WLAN Report Prints a WLAN connection report. How to print a report Press (Settings).
  • Page 9: Making Copies

    Making copies Copy options Changing copy speed and quality You can change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy. You can choose different settings to change the speed and quality of your copies. The The machine returns to its default settings factory default is Normal.
  • Page 10: Enlarging Or Reducing Copies

    Chapter 3 Enlarging or reducing copies 198% 10x15cmiA4 You can choose an enlargement or reduction 186% 10x15cmiLTR ratio. If you choose Fit to Page, your 141% A5iA4 machine will adjust to the size you set in 100% Paper Size. 97% LTRiA4 Load your document.
  • Page 11: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster

    Making copies Making N in 1 copies or a After the machine scans the page, press Yes to scan the next page. poster (Page Layout) Place the next page on the scanner The N in 1 copy feature can help you save glass.
  • Page 12 Chapter 3 Place the document face down in the  Poster (3x3) direction shown below:  2in1(P)  2in1(L) NOTE The poster copies have overlapping  4in1(P) portions so that you can easily paste them together.  4in1(L)  Poster (2x1) ...
  • Page 13: In 1 Id Copy

    Making copies 2 in 1 ID copy (Page Layout) Press s or t to display 2in1(ID). Press 2in1(ID). You can copy both sides of your identification card onto one page, keeping the original card Press OK. size. Make sure the paper size is set to A4 or Letter.
  • Page 14: Adjusting Density

    Chapter 3 Remove Background Colour If you do not want to change additional settings, press Mono Start or Colour Start. Removes the background colour of the document when copying. This may make the After the machine scans the page, press copy more readable and will save some ink.
  • Page 15: Setting Your Changes As A New Default

    Making copies Setting your changes as a Restoring all settings to the new default factory default You can save the settings for the copy You can restore the copy settings that you options you use most often—such as have changed—such as Quality, Quality, Enlarge/Reduce, Density, Enlarge/Reduce, Density, Page Layout and...
  • Page 16: A Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking Clean the outside of the machine as follows: the machine IMPORTANT • Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with Cleaning the outside of the volatile liquids, such as thinner or benzine, machine will damage the outside surface of the machine.
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Machine's Printer Platen

    Routine maintenance Wipe the inside and outside of the paper Clean the machine’s printer platen (1) tray with a dry, soft lint-free cloth to and the area around it, wiping off any remove dust. scattered ink with a dry, soft lint-free cloth.
  • Page 18: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers

    Cleaning the paper feed Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. rollers Re-connect the power cord. If the paper feed rollers are stained with ink, it NOTE may cause paper feed problems. Do not use the machine again until the Unplug the machine from the electrical rollers are completely dry.
  • Page 19 Routine maintenance Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the Close the Jam Clear Cover. back of the machine. Make sure the cover is closed completely. Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers (1) with a soft lint-free cloth slightly moistened Put the paper tray firmly back in the with water.
  • Page 20: Checking The Ink Volume

    Packing and shipping Checking the ink volume the machine Although an ink volume icon appears on the Touchscreen, you can use the ink menu to When you transport the machine, use the see a large graph showing the ink left in each packing materials that came with your cartridge.
  • Page 21 Routine maintenance Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the Install the orange protective part, and lock. Gently push the scanner cover then close the ink cartridge cover. support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3) using both hands. CAUTION IMPORTANT Be careful not to pinch your fingers when...
  • Page 22 Wrap the machine in the bag. Pack the machine and the printed materials in the original carton with the original packing material as shown in the illustration. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton. Close the carton and tape it shut.
  • Page 23: B Glossary

    Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. 1.8"(44.9 mm) Touchscreen LCD and Settings Tables Touchpanel At-a-glance instructions that show all the The Touchscreen LCD (Liquid Crystal...
  • Page 24: Index

    Index Numerics 2 in 1 ID Copy ..........9 Network Printing See Software and Network User’s Guide. Scanning Apple Macintosh See Software and Network User’s Guide. See Software and Network User’s Guide. Packing and shipping the machine ..16 Cleaning Power failure ..........1 paper feed rollers ........14 Print printer platen .........13...
  • Page 25 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com/ This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries. www.brotherearth.com...

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