DCP-130C

Quick Setup Guide

Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions.

STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine

STEP 2
Installing the Driver & Software

Setup is Complete!

Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
 Symbols used in this guide

Warning Caution Improper Setup

Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Improper Setup icons alert you to
possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible devices and operations that are not
damage to the machine or other objects. compatible with the machine.

User’s Guide or Software User’s Guide

Note
Notes tell you how you should respond Indicates reference to the User’s Guide
to a situation that may arise or give tips or Software User’s Guide we have
about how the current operation works supplied.
with other features.
 Table of Contents

Getting Started
Carton components ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3

STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine

Removing the protective parts ..................................................................................................................... 4
Attaching the control panel cover ................................................................................................................. 4
Loading paper .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Connecting the power cord .......................................................................................................................... 6
Choosing your language .............................................................................................................................. 6
Installing the ink cartridges........................................................................................................................... 7
Print quality check ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Setting the LCD contrast ............................................................................................................................ 10
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................................... 10

STEP2 – Installing the Driver & Software

Windows®
For USB Interface Users
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) ................................... 14

Macintosh®
For USB Interface Users
(For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) ........................................................................................................... 17

Consumables
Replacement consumables ........................................................................................................................ 20
Ink cartridge .......................................................................................................................................... 20

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Getting Started

Carton components
Carton components may vary from one country to another.
Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine.

Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Power Cord

Black (LC1000BK) Yellow (LC1000Y) Cyan (LC1000C) Magenta (LC1000M)

Ink Cartridges

A USB interface cable is not a standard accessory.

„ Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 2 metres long (6 feet).
„ Your DCP has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification.
„ DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time.
Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.
When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB port
on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.

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 Getting Started

Control panel

12 11 10 9 8 7 6

1 2 3 4 5

1 Copy keys 7 Ink Management key

2 OK key 8 Scan key
3 Navigation keys 9 PhotoCapture key
4 Stop/Exit key 10 Menu key
5 Start keys 11 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
6 On/Off key 12 Warning LED

For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.

Note

Current Enlarge/ Current Copy Current Number of

Reduce setting Quality setting Copies setting

When the machine is idle (not being used) it will return to the default display shown above. The default display
can give you useful information about the current settings.

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STEP1 Setting Up the Machine

1 Removing the protective 2 Loading paper

parts

1 Remove the protective tape and film covering You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2
(20 lb) paper.
the scanner glass.
For details, see Acceptable paper and other
media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.
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DO NOT connect the interface cable.
1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
Connecting the interface cable is done during
the software installation process.

2 Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and

paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
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3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams 6 Close the output paper tray cover.
and misfeeds.

4 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print

side down and top edge first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.

7 Slowly push the paper tray completely into the

machine.

5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both

hands and the paper length guide to fit the
paper. 8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out
Make sure that the paper guides touch the the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then
edges of the paper. unfold the paper support flap ( ).

Note
Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper.

Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper in too
far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause
paper feed problems.

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3 Connecting the power cord 4 Choosing your language

1 Connect the power cord. 1 After connecting the power cord, the LCD
shows:

Select language
q

Press OK Key

Press OK.

2 Press a or b to choose your language and

press OK.

English e
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DO NOT connect the interface cable. Select ab & OK
Connecting the interface cable is done during
the software installation process. 3 If your language is chosen, press a (Yes).

English?
Warning
q
The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.
a.Yes b.No
Note
The control panel warning LED will stay on until If you have set the language wrongly, you
you have installed the ink cartridges. can change the language after setting the
date and time. (For details, see Changing
LCD language in Appendix B of the User's
Guide)

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4 Take out the ink cartridge.

5 Installing the ink cartridges

Warning
If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water
at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.

1 Make sure that the power is turned on.

The LCD shows:

No Cartridge
2 Open the ink cartridge cover (1). 5 Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1).

3 Pull all the lock release levers down and Improper Setup
remove the yellow protective part (1). DO NOT touch the area shown in the
illustration below.

Note
If the protective yellow cap comes off when you
open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged.

Note
Do not throw away the yellow protective part. You
will need it if you transport the machine.

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6 Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the The machine will clean the ink tube system for
arrow on the label. use for the first time. This process will occur
Take care to match the colour of the lock only once, the first time ink cartridges are
release lever (1) with the cartridge colour (2), installed. The cleaning process will last
as shown in the diagram below. approximately four minutes.
The LCD shows:

Preparing System
q

2
Approx 4 Minutes

Cleaning
q

Please Wait
1

Caution
• DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not
need to replace them. If you do so, it may
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reduce the ink quantity and the machine will
not know the quantity of ink left in the
cartridge.
7 Lift each lock release lever and push it until it • DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains
clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. your skin or clothing, wash with soap or
detergent at once.
• DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the
cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the
cartridge.
• If you mix the colours by installing an ink
cartridge in the wrong position, clean the print
head several times after correcting the
cartridge installation. (See Cleaning the print
head in Appendix B of the User’s Guide.)
• Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the
machine and use it up within six months of
installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by
the expiration date written on the cartridge
package.
Note • DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink
If the LCD shows Install Black, cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of
Install Yellow, Install Cyan or the cartridge.
Install Magenta after you install the ink • Brother multifunction machines are designed
cartridges, check that the ink cartridges are to work with ink of a particular specification
installed properly. and will work to a level of optimum
performance when used with genuine Brother
branded ink cartridges.
Brother cannot guarantee this optimum
performance if ink or ink cartridges of other
specifications are used. Brother does not
therefore recommend the use of cartridges
other than genuine Brother branded cartridges
with this machine or the refilling of empty
cartridges with ink from other sources. If
damage is caused to the print head or other
parts of this machine as a result of using
incompatible products with this machine, any
repairs required as a result may not be covered
by the warranty.

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6 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for

6 Print quality check black and colour. Press a (Yes) or b (No) .

Black OK?
1 After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD
q
shows:

Set Paper and a Yes b No

q
Color OK?
Press Start
q
2 Make sure paper is loaded in the paper tray. a Yes b No
Press Colour Start.
The machine starts printing the Print Quality
After pressing a (Yes) or b (No) for both black
Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge
and colour, the LCD shows:
installation).

3 Check the quality of the four colour blocks on

Start Cleaning?
the sheet. q
(black/ yellow/ cyan/ magenta)
a Yes b No

7 Press a (Yes), the machine will then start

cleaning the colours.

8 After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start.

The machine starts printing the Print Quality
Check Sheet again and goes back to step 3.

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Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper
immediately after printing, the surface may not
be completely dry and may stain your fingers.

4 The LCD shows:

Is Quality OK?
q

a Yes b No

5 Do one of the following:

„ If all lines are clear and visible, press
a (Yes) to finish the quality check.
„ If you can see missing short lines, press
b (No) and go to step 6.
OK Poor

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STEP1 Setting Up the Machine

7 Setting the LCD contrast 8 Setting the date and time

You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean
more vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing the print head regularly and maintain optimum print
the LCD from your position, we recommend the quality. It also allows the machine to name files
following contrast setting for improved viewing. created when using the Scan to Card feature.

1 Press Menu. 1 Press Menu.

2 Press a or b to choose 0.Initial Setup, 2 Press a or b to choose 0.Initial Setup,

and then press OK. and then press OK.

3 Press a or b to choose 2.LCD Contrast, 3 Press a or b to choose 1.Date/Time, and

and then press OK. then press OK.

4 Press a or b to choose Dark or Light. 4 Press a repeatedly to enter the last two digits

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of the year, and then press OK.
Press OK.

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Year:2006
Press Stop/Exit.
(e.g. Enter 0 6 for 2006.)
Contrast:Light
5 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for
the month, and then press OK.

Month:03
(e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.)

6 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for

the day, and then press OK.

Contrast:Dark Day:01
(e.g. Enter 0 1 for the first of the month.)

7 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for

the hour in 24-hour format, and then press OK.

Time:15:XX
(e.g. Enter 1 5 for 3:00 P.M.)

8 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for

the minute, and then press OK.

Time:15:25
(e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.)

Note
You can increase or decrease the number rapidly
by holding down a or b.

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9 Press Stop/Exit.

Note
If you want to start again, press Stop/Exit to go
back to Step 1.

To confirm the current date and time, print

out the Users Settings Report. (See “Printing
reports” in Chapter 1 of the User's Guide.)

Now go to
Go to Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ on
the next page to install the drivers.

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Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’

Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’

Windows® Macintosh®

Install MFL-Pro Suite Start Here OSX

You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and You can install the MFL-Pro Suite that includes the
multifunction drivers. printer driver, scanner driver and the Brother
ControlCenter2 for Mac OS® 10.2.4 or greater.
Install Other Drivers or Utilities
You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software Presto! PageManager
utilities, install without PaperPort® SE, or install the You can also install Presto!® PageManager ® to add
printer driver only. OCR capability to the Brother ControlCenter2 and
User’s Guide easily scan, share and organize photos and
documents.
View the Software User’s Guide in HTML format.
The Software User’s Guide includes instructions for Documentation
features available when connected to a computer. View the Software User’s Guide in HTML format.
(eg. Printing and scanning details) The Software User’s Guide includes instructions for
On-Line Registration features available when connected to a computer.
(eg. Printing and scanning details)
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Registration Web page for quick registration of your Brother Solutions Center
machine.
You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is
Brother Solutions Center a Web site offering information about your Brother
product including FAQs, User’s Guides, driver
You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is updates and tips for using your machine.
a Web site offering information about your Brother
product including FAQs, User’s Guides, driver On-Line Registration
updates and tips for using your machine.
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Repair MFL-Pro Suite Registration Web Page for quick registration of your
machine.
If an error occurred during the installation of the
MFL-Pro Suite, use this selection to automatically
repair and re-install the MFL-Pro Suite.

Note
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3,
ScanSoft® PaperPort® SE with OCR and
True Type® fonts.
PaperPort® SE with OCR is a document
management application for viewing scanned
documents.

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Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface.
For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center
directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com

Windows®
For USB Interface Users
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) .... 14

Macintosh®
For USB Interface Users
(For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) ................................................................................. 17

The screens for Windows® in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows® XP.
The screens for Mac OS ® in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS® X 10.4.

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STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Windows®

For USB Interface Users

(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional
x64 Edition)
Windows®

4
USB

The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click

Important Install MFL-Pro Suite.
Make sure that you have finished the
instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the
Machine on pages 4-11.

Note
• Please close any applications running before
installing MFL-Pro Suite.
• Make sure there are no memory cards in the
media drive of the machine.

1 Disconnect the machine from the power socket

Note
and from your computer, if you already
connected an interface cable. • If this window does not appear, use Windows®
Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the
root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
• If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional
and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or
greater:
To access the PhotoCapture Center™ features
from your computer you may have to install a
Windows® 2000 update first.
The Windows® 2000 update is included with the
MFL-Pro Suite installer.
To install the update, follow the steps below:
1 Click OK to start installation of the Windows®
2 Turn on your PC.
updates.

(For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/

XP Professional x64 Edition, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.)

3 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM 2 When instructed, click OK to restart your
drive. If the model name screen appears, computer.
choose your machine. If the language screen 3 After the computer restarts, the installation of
appears, choose your language. MFL-Pro Suite will automatically continue.
If the installation does not continue automatically,
open the main menu again by ejecting and then
reinserting the CD-ROM disc or double-click the
setup.exe program from the root folder, and
continue from Step 4 to install the MFL-Pro Suite.

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 Installing the Driver & Software Windows®

5 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft® 10 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both
PaperPort® SE License Agreement, click Yes. sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover
until it locks securely into the open position.

Windows®
USB
6 The installation of PaperPort ® SE will
automatically start and is followed by the
installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
11 Connect the USB cable to the USB socket
marked with a symbol. You will find the
7 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
USB socket inside the machine on the right as
shown below.
License Agreement window appears, click Yes
if you agree to the Software License
Agreement.

8 Choose Standard, and then click Next. The 12 Carefully guide the USB cable into the trench
installation continues. as shown below, following the trench around
and toward the back of the machine.

9 When this screen appears, go to the next step.

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• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
Brother recommends that you connect the
machine directly to your computer.
• Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.

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STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Windows®

13 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ). 16 Click Finish to restart your computer.
Gently push the scanner cover support down (After restarting the computer, for Windows®
( ) and close the scanner cover ( ). 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64
Edition, you must be logged on with
Administrator rights.)
Windows®
USB

Note
14 Turn on the machine by connecting the power After restarting the computer, the Installation
cord. Diagnostics will run automatically. If the installation
is unsuccessful, the installation results window will
be shown. If the Diagnostics shows a failure,
please follow the on-screen instruction or read
on-line help and FAQ’s in Start/All Programs
(Programs)/Brother/DCP-XXXX.

The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and

the installation is now complete.

Note
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
The installation of the Brother drivers will Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3,
automatically start. The installation screens ScanSoft® PaperPort® SE with OCR and
appear one after another. Please wait, it will True Type® fonts.
take a few seconds for all screens to
PaperPort® SE with OCR is a document
appear.
management application for viewing scanned
documents.
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DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during
this installation.

15 When the On-Line Registration screen is

displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.

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 Installing the Driver & Software Macintosh®

For USB Interface Users

(For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)

Important
3 Carefully guide the USB cable into the trench
as shown below, following the trench around
Make sure that you have finished the and toward the back of the machine.
instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the
Machine on pages 4-11.

Macintosh®
Note

USB
For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to
Mac OS ® X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest
information for Mac OS® X, visit
http://solutions.brother.com)

1 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both Improper Setup
sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
until it locks securely into the open position. a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
Brother recommends that you connect the
machine directly to your computer.
• Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.

4 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ).

Gently push the scanner cover support down
( ) and close the scanner cover ( ).

2 Connect the USB cable to the USB socket

marked with a symbol. You will find the
USB socket inside the machine on the right as
shown below.

Note
Make sure that the machine is turned on by
connecting the power cord.

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STEP2 Installing the Driver & Software Macintosh®

5 Turn on your Macintosh ®. 11 Choose USB.

6 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.

7 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.

Follow the on-screen instructions

12 Choose DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is your

model name), and then click Add.
Macintosh®
USB

Note
Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the
software to install. After the installation, the 13 Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.
computer will restart automatically.

8 The Brother software will search for the Brother

device. During this time the following screen
will appear.

9 When this screen appears, click OK.

The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,

scanner driver and Brother
ControlCenter2 have been installed and
the installation is now complete.
For Mac OS® X 10.3.x or greater users:
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,
scanner driver and Brother
ControlCenter2 have been installed and
the installation is now complete.
Go to step 14.

10 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users:

Click Add.

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 Installing the Driver & Software Macintosh®

14 To install Presto!® PageManager®, click the

Presto! PageManager icon and follow the
on-screen instructions.

Macintosh®
Note

USB
When Presto!® PageManager® is installed OCR
capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2.
You can easily scan, share and organize photos
and documents using Presto!® PageManager®.

Presto!® PageManager® has been

installed and the installation is now
complete.

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Consumables

Replacement consumables
When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more
information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local
Brother re-seller.

Ink cartridge

Black Yellow Cyan Magenta

LC1000BK LC1000Y LC1000C LC1000M

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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh and True Type are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
PaperPort is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.
PictBridge is a trademark.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary
programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

Compilation and Publication

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product
descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be
responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited
to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.

Copyright and License

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