Brother DCP-T300 Advanced User's Manual

Brother DCP-T300 Advanced User's Manual

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Advanced User's Guide
DCP-T300
DCP-T500W
DCP-T700W
MFC-T800W
Version 0
CEE-ENG

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  • Page 1 Advanced User’s Guide DCP-T300 DCP-T500W DCP-T700W MFC-T800W Version 0 CEE-ENG...
  • Page 2 ® User’s Guide (Windows operations that can be performed by connecting Brother Solutions your Brother machine to a computer. You can also Center (Macintosh) find useful information about using the Brother ControlCenter utility, using your machine in a network environment, and frequently used terms.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General setup IMPORTANT NOTE....................1 Memory Storage ....................1 Automatic Daylight Saving Time (MFC models only) ..........1 Sleep Mode ......................2 LCD ........................2 Changing the LCD language (depending on your country) ......2 LCD Contrast....................3 Mode Timer (MFC models only) ................3 Security features (MFC models only) TX Lock .........................4 Setting and changing the TX Lock password ..........4...
  • Page 4 Dialling and storing numbers (MFC models only) Voice operations ....................14 Additional dialling operations ................14 Combining Speed Dial numbers ..............14 Additional ways to store numbers ................15 Setting up Groups for Broadcasting ..............15 Changing or deleting a Group ...............15 Printing reports Fax reports (MFC models only) ................17 Transmission Verification Report..............17 Fax Journal (activity report) ................17 Reports ........................18...
  • Page 5: General Setup

    General setup IMPORTANT NOTE Most of the illustrations in this User's Guide show the MFC-T800W.  Memory Storage Automatic Daylight Saving Time Even if there is a power failure, you will not (MFC models only) lose your menu settings because they are stored permanently.
  • Page 6: Sleep Mode

    3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 30 Mins or 60 Mins. Press OK. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Press Stop/Exit. (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and DCP-T700W) (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and DCP-T700W) Press Menu. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Press a or b to choose 0.Initial Setup.
  • Page 7: Lcd Contrast

    Press a or b to choose Light or Dark. mode. If you choose Off, the machine stays Press OK. in the mode you used last. Press Stop/Exit. (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and DCP-T700W) Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Press Menu, 2, 1. 0.Initial Setup.
  • Page 8: Security Features (Mfc Models Only)

     PC printing Press OK. NOTE Press Stop/Exit. If you forget the TX Lock password, contact Brother customer service for Changing the password support. Press Menu, 3, 0, 1. Press a or b to choose Set Password. Press OK. Enter a four-digit number for the old password.
  • Page 9: Turning Tx Lock On/Off

    Security features (MFC models only) Turning TX Lock on/off Turning TX Lock on Press Menu, 3, 0, 1. Press a or b to choose Set TX Lock. Press OK. Enter the registered four-digit password. Press OK. The machine goes offline and the LCD shows TX Lock Mode.
  • Page 10: Sending A Fax (Mfc Models Only)

    Sending a fax (MFC models only) Additional sending Contrast options If your document is very light or very dark, you may want to change the contrast. For most documents, the factory setting Auto can be Sending faxes using multiple used. Auto chooses the suitable contrast for settings your document.
  • Page 11: Additional Sending Operations

    Sending a fax (MFC models only) Additional sending Press Fax Resolution then a or b to choose the resolution. operations Press OK. Enter the fax number. Sending a fax manually Press Mono Start. Manual transmission lets you hear the dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while To change the default fax resolution sending a fax.
  • Page 12: Sending A Fax At The End Of A Conversation

    Chapter 3 Sending a fax at the end of a How to broadcast a fax conversation Load your document. At the end of a conversation, you can send a Press (FAX). fax to the other party before you both hang Enter a number.
  • Page 13: Real Time Transmission

    Sending a fax (MFC models only) Real Time Transmission NOTE • If you did not use up any of the numbers When you are sending a fax, the machine will for Groups, you can “broadcast” faxes to scan the documents into the memory before as many as 90 different numbers.
  • Page 14: Overseas Mode

    Chapter 3 Checking and cancelling Load your document. waiting jobs Enter the fax number. You can check which jobs are still waiting in Press Mono Start. the memory to be sent, or cancel a job. NOTE (If there are no jobs, the LCD shows •...
  • Page 15: Receiving A Fax (Mfc Models Only)

    Receiving a fax (MFC models only) Memory Receive PC-Fax Receive ® (Windows Memory Receive lets you receive faxes while you are away from the machine. If you turn on the PC-Fax Receive feature, your machine will store received faxes in the You can only use one Memory Receive memory and send them to your PC.
  • Page 16: Turning Off Memory Receive Operation

    Chapter 4 Changing Memory Receive NOTE operations • PC-Fax Receive is not supported by Mac If there are received faxes in your machine’s • Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive, memory when you change the Memory you must install the MFL-Pro Suite Receive operation, the LCD will ask you one software on your PC.
  • Page 17: Additional Receiving Operations

    Receiving a fax (MFC models only) Additional receiving Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation operations At the end of a conversation, you can ask the Out of Paper Reception other party to send you a fax before you both hang up.
  • Page 18: Dialling And Storing Numbers (Mfc Models Only)

    Dialling and storing numbers (MFC models only) Voice operations Press Mono Start. You will dial ‘01632-960555’. To temporarily change a number, you can You can use your extension or external use the dial pad to manually substitute part of telephone to dial voice calls. the number.
  • Page 19: Additional Ways To Store Numbers

    Dialling and storing numbers (MFC models only) Additional ways to To add Speed Dial numbers to a group, follow the instructions below: store numbers For example, to add Speed Dial numbers #05 and #09, press (Address Book), 05, Setting up Groups for (Address Book), 09.
  • Page 20 Chapter 5 Add or delete the Speed Dial numbers in the Group.  To add Speed Dial numbers, press d or c to position the cursor under a blank space. Press (Address Book) and enter the Speed Dial number you want to add to the Group using the dial pad.
  • Page 21: Printing Reports

    Printing reports Fax reports Press a or b to choose an interval. Press OK. (MFC models only) (If you choose 7 days, the LCD will ask you to choose the first day for the 7-day countdown.) You can use the Menu keys to set up the If you choose Every 50 Faxes, go to Transmission Verification Report and the step d.
  • Page 22: Reports

    Press Mono Start. order. Press Stop/Exit.  Fax Journal (MFC models only) (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and DCP-T700W) Prints a list of information about the last Press Menu. incoming and outgoing faxes. (TX: Transmit.) (RX: Receive.) Press a or b to choose ...
  • Page 23: Making Copies

    Press a or b to choose Normal or Best. Press OK. Stop copying Press Stop/Exit. To stop copying, press Stop/Exit. (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and DCP-T700W) Changing copy speed and Load your document. quality Enter the number of copies you want. You can choose different settings to change Press Copy Quality repeatedly to the speed and quality of your copies.
  • Page 24: Enlarging Or Reducing Copies

    Press a or b to choose the enlargement 93% A4iLTR or reduction ratio you want. 83% LGLiA4 (DCP-T700W) Press OK. 83% (DCP-T300 and DCP-T500W) NOTE 69% A4iA5 If you chose Custom(25-400%), enter 47% A4i10x15cm an enlargement or reduction ratio from Fit to Page 25% to 400%.
  • Page 25: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster

    If you want to print a poster, use the (MFC-T800W) scanner glass. After the machine has scanned the page, press 1 to scan the next page. NOTE (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and Sort, Enlarge/Reduce - MFC-T800W DCP-T700W) (Enlarge/Reduce - DCP-T300, After the machine has scanned the DCP-T500W and DCP-T700W) and page, press a to scan the next page.
  • Page 26: In 1 Id Copy

    Chapter 7 2 in 1 ID copy (Page Layout) Place the document face down in the direction shown below: You can copy both sides of your identification  2in1(P) card onto one page, keeping the original card size. Make sure the paper size is set to A4 or Letter.
  • Page 27: Sorting Copies

    1. Turn over the DCP-T700W and MFC-T800W only identification card and press OK to scan the other side. If you are using the scanner glass, go (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and to step g. DCP-T700W) After the machine has scanned one (MFC-T800W) side, press a.
  • Page 28: Adjusting Density

    Press OK. Fit to Page and Layout(2in1 ID) Press Stop/Exit. are not available with Remove Bkg. Clr. (DCP-T300, DCP-T500W and DCP-T700W) Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 2.Copy. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 4.Density. Press OK.
  • Page 29: 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 30: Cleaning The Machine's Printer Platen

    Cleaning the machine’s Wipe the inside and outside of the paper tray with a dry, soft lint-free cloth to printer platen remove dust. WARNING Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen to avoid an electrical shock. Place both hands under the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine and lift the scanner cover into the open position.
  • Page 31: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rollers

    Routine maintenance Lift the scanner cover to release the Clean the Paper Feed Rollers (1) with a lock. Gently push the scanner cover soft lint-free cloth slightly moistened with support down and close the scanner water, using a side-to-side motion. cover using both hands.
  • Page 32: Cleaning The Paper Pick-Up Rollers

    Cleaning the paper pick-up Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers (1) with a soft lint-free cloth slightly moistened rollers with water. Slowly turn the rollers so that the whole Unplug the machine from the electrical surface is cleaned. socket. After cleaning, wipe the rollers with a dry, soft lint-free cloth to remove all Pull the paper tray completely out of the moisture.
  • Page 33: Packing And Shipping The Machine

    Routine maintenance Packing and shipping Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover the machine support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3) using both hands. When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine.
  • Page 34 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 bottles in the carton. Close the carton and tape it shut.
  • Page 35: 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. Address Book Coding method Your list of Speed Dial and Group names Method of coding the information contained in the document.
  • Page 36 F/T Ring Time Manual fax The length of time that the Brother machine rings (when the Receive Mode When you lift the handset of your external setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up telephone you can hear the receiving fax a voice call that it answered.
  • Page 37 Glossary Remaining jobs Station ID You can check which jobs are waiting in The stored information that appears on memory and cancel jobs individually. the top of faxed pages. It includes the sender's name and fax number. Remote Activation Code Super Fine resolution Press this code (l 5 1) when you answer 203 ...
  • Page 38: Index

    Index Numerics 2 in 1 ID Copy ..........22 Dialling access codes and credit card numbers ..........14 Groups (Broadcasting) ......8 Access codes, storing and dialling ...14 Address Book Broadcasting (Group dial) .......8 Cancelling a Broadcast ......9 Fax Storage changing Groups ........15 printing from memory ......
  • Page 39 Macintosh Reducing See Software and Network User’s Guide. copies ........... 20 Manual incoming faxes ........13 transmission ..........7 Remote Setup Memory Storage ........1 See Software and Network User’s Guide. Mode, entering Reports ............ 17 Timer ............3 Address Book ........18 Fax Journal ..........
  • Page 40 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are 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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