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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 machine.

If you can’t resolve a difficulty with your Brother Digital Copier/Printer using this manual and you have access to a fax machine, call our fax-back system and follow the voice prompts. You will be able to receive faxed instructions about using the system and an index of fax-back subjects.

USA:1-800-521-2846

From within Canada: 1-800-681-9838

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You can find more information about Brother products on the Word Wide Web. From product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), it is all there. Visit us at:

http://www.brother.com

Brother Bulletin Board

Brother’s Bulletin Board Numbers are

USA:1-888-298-3616

From within Canada: 1-514-685-2040

For Customer Service

USA:	1-800-284-4329 (voice)
	1-908-575-8790	(fax)
From within Canada:	1-800-853-6660	(voice)
	1-514-685-4898	(fax)
From within Montreal:	1-514-685-6464	(voice)

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Brother DCP1200 manual Brother Numbers, Brother fax-back system, Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, Brother Bulletin Board

Contents

OWNER’S MANUAL Model Number DCP If You Need to Call Customer ServiceCompilation and Publication Notice Please complete the following information for future referenceBrother fax-back system Frequently Asked Questions FAQsFor Customer Service Brother NumbersOrdering Accessories and Supplies CanadaDescription Disclaimer-User Installation of Memory Boards Notice - Disclaimer of WarrantiesFor USA and Canada What to do if you think your Product is defective BROTHER THREE YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY For USA OnlyWhat is NOT covered This warranty is VOID Exchange ServiceBROTHER THREE YEAR LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY For USA Only LimitationsC o p i e r / P r i n t e r L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y U S A BROTHER DIGITAL COPIER/PRINTER MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY For Canada OnlyL I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y C A N A D A Getting to Know Your Digital Copier/Printer Table of ContentsAssembly Making CopiesFor Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac Using a Connecting to a PC For Printing/ScanningPrinting from DOS Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your AppleNew Power Print Operations from the Control PanelUsing Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple Using the Windows Based Brother Control CenterUsing the Control Panel Keys For Windows 95/98 and Using ScanSoft PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridgeTo access the Scanner Configurations screen 10-1Additional Memory for Printing and Scanning Standard Telephone and FCC Notices For 120V Models Only12-1 SpecificationsTroubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 11-1Using this Manual Getting to Know Your Digital Copier/PrinterFinding Information DCP-1200 Control Panel Overview 6 Copy Mode and Indicators7 Option and Indicators 8 Enlarge Temporary Setting10 Paper Size 9 Reduce Temporary Setting11 Contrast Temporary Setting 15 Job Cancel4 Pull up the document stopper Using the ADF Automatic Document FeederUsing the Scanner Glass Close the document coverREADY Factory Setting Table of OptionsMenu Paper SizeAssembly Packing ListMake sure you have the following items IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Choosing a LocationNO! NO ! NO Release the Scanner Lock Scanner Lock LeverLock Unlock Installing the Drum Unit Assembly with Toner Cartridge AssemblyFront Output Bin Multi-purpose Paper Cassette and Cassette #2 AccessoryAcceptable Paper Manual Feed SlotLoading Paper in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Use the Manual Feed Slot for Special Paper Connect the Power CordInitial Setup Setting the Beeper VolumeSetting the Sleep Mode Setting the Print Density Toner SaveChecking the Drum Life Setting Paper Size Turning On Cassette #22 - 10 A S S E M B L Y 3.CASSETTE USAGE Setting Cassette Usage2 - 12 A S S E M B L Y Original is Face Up in the ADF Using the ADF Automatic Document FeederMaking Copies Inserting Originals for CopyingM A K I N G C O P I E S Using the Scanner GlassClose the document cover READYCopy Settings Copy Contrast Temporary SettingPaper Size Reduce Temporary Setting Enlarge Temporary Setting Copy Mode Temporary SettingCopying a Photograph Copying One Page Multiple Copies Using the ADFMultiple Copies Using the Scanner Glass Copy Operations4in1 Using the ADF to Sort Multiple CopiesStacking Multiple Copies Special Copy OptionsPage 2in1Poster M A K I N G C O P I E SMaking Special Copies M A K I N G C O P I E S From within Canada From within Montreal Connecting to a PC For Printing/ScanningBefore You Begin For WindowsOnly If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM DriveComputer Requirements ConnectionsConnecting the Bundled Parallel Cable For Windows Only Install Scanner Driver For Power Macintosh G3 or iMac Only Choosing the Software to InstallInstall Printer and Scanner Drivers For Windows Only Install Printer Driver For Power Macintosh G3 or iMac OnlyInstalling Printer and Scanner Drivers For Windows -Based PC Using a USB Cable4 Select Recommended and click Next Installing Brother Drivers Using a USB Cable 4 Make sure Specify a location is selected and click NextC O N N E C T I N G T O A P C 5 Select Recommended and click Next Brother USB Composite Device and click Nextthe Brother CD-ROM and click Finish 10 Select Recommended and click Next 11 Select Specify a location and click NextC O N N E C T I N G T O A P C Brother USB Port and click Next 12 Confirm the choice isUSB driver is completed, click Finish 17 After test page has printed, click Yes 15 Type Brother Printeras the name of Printer name and click Next 16 Select Yes Recommended to print a Test Page and click FinishTrue Type Fonts For Windows -Based PC Using the Bundled Parallel Cable A window appears listing the options Helpful Hints for Windows 3.1x or Windows 95/98 Mac OS 8.5/8.6 For Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac Using a USB Cable withBefore You Install the Brother Drivers Installing Brother Printer and Scanner DriversTo Access the On-Line Documentation 2 Under Facsimile/Multi-Function/Phone System banner, click Software3 Click Windows 3.1/95/98/NT Windows Printing Special Printing Features5Printing For Windows OnlyPage Two-Sided Printing Manual Duplex Multi-purpose Paper CassetteFront Output Bin Manual Feed Slot5 - 4 P R I N T I N G Loading More than One Sheet of Paper at a Time Loading One Sheet of Paper at a TimePrinting on Thicker Paper and Card Stock Printing Documents Simultaneous Printing While Copying or Scanning5 Choose one of the following Paper Source options Printing the Internal Font Job CancelUsing the Menu Key Print Operations from the Control Panel5 - 10 P R I N T I N G Printing a Configuration ListRestoring Factory Default Settings Printing a Test PageWhat Does the Remote Printer Console Do? How to Use the Copier/Printer with Your DOS Application SoftwarePrinting from DOS Printing PC Data in HexadecimalInstalling the Remote Printer Console Remote Printer Console Main ProgramPrinter Status Monitor Program Alt + C Using the Remote Printer Console Main ProgramAlt + D Alt + PCurrent Printer Status Information Printer Setup CategoryPrint Setup Section Remote Printer ConsolePage Setup Section Font ConfigurationOther Configuration Console Configuration Category Using the Printer Status Monitor ProgramScan Image 6ScanningScan/OCR Scan to E-mail6 - 2 S C A N N I N G ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother Using ScanSoft PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridge For Windows OnlyOrganizing Your Items in Folders Viewing Items in PaperPortLinks to Many Other Applications TWAIN COMPLIANT Scanning a DocumentImporting Items from Other Applications Exporting Items in Other FormatsScanning a Document into the PC Accessing the ScannerSettings in the Scanner Window ResolutionColor Type Paper AdjustSize CustomHow to Use PreScan to Adjust an Image Exporting Images in Other Formats Importing ImagesScanning a Document into Your Macintosh or iMac Accessing the ScannerSettings in the Scanner Window Resolution Gray Scale Black & White, Gray, Error Diffusion, True GrayImage ResolutionColor Type Miscellaneous BrightnessContrast Business Card Size Scanning Area6 - 16 S C A N N I N G How to Use PreScan to Adjust an ImageUsing the Windows Based Brother Control Center Brother Control CenterFor Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0 Only AutoLoad the Brother Control Center How to Turn Off AutoLoadBrother Control Center Features Auto ConfigurationScanning Operations Scanner Settings for Scan and Copy Buttons Global SettingsCopy Operations Faxing, Filing and Copying Text for OCR Photos Photos High Quality Setting Up the Scanner ConfigurationsTo access the Scanner Configurations screen Initiating an Operation from the Control Center ScreenScan to File Scanner SettingsDestination Folder 7 - 8 U S I N G B R O T H E R C O N T R O L C E N T E R Send Scan to E-mailEmail Application Scanner SettingsFile Attachments Conversion OptionsShow QuickSend Menu 7 - 10 U S I N G B R O T H E R C O N T R O L C E N T E R QuickSend ListSend Scan to Word Processor Word ProcessorScanner Settings The Preferences window will appear Select your setting and click OK User Defined Button Target ApplicationScanner Settings 7 - 14 U S I N G B R O T H E R C O N T R O L C E N T E R Copy SettingsCopy / Two on One Copy Scanner SettingsBefore You Use this Software Using Automatic E-Mail PrintingMain Features For Windows 95/98 Only3 Click Windows 3.1 / 95 / 98 / NT To Access the On-Line DocumentationU S I N G A U T O M A T I C E - M A I L P R I N T I N G Standard Memory Optional AccessoriesAdditional Memory for Printing and Scanning Paper Cassette #2 OptionA C C E S S O R I E S O P T I O N A LImportant Information Standard Telephone and FCC Notices For 120V Models OnlyENERGY STAR Compliance Statement FDA Regulations Laser Safety For 110-120V Models OnlyImportant-About the Interface Cable Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada OnlyImportant Safety Instructions Trademarks Error Message Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceTroubleshooting Error MessagesPLS CLEAN DRUM Error MessagesError Message MACHINE ERROR4 Close the ADF cover Document Jams and Paper JamsDocument Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit Document Jam Inside the ADF UnitHOT! HOT Printer JamPaper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit Paper is Jammed near the Drum UnitCopy Quality Difficulties General Printing Difficulties If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MachineDifficulty SuggestionsSoftware Difficulties DifficultySuggestions General Printing Difficulties Continued Scanning DifficultiesSuggestions DOS Setup Printing Difficultiescommand lines in the win.ini file or the DifficultyPrint Quality Difficulties DOS Setup Printing Difficulties Continued Paper Handling DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsBlack Page DifficultySuggestions Print Quality Difficulties ContinuedExample of Regular DifficultySuggestions Ghost ImagesCleaning the Scanner Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Printer Replacing the Toner Cartridge Cleaning the Drum UnitHow to Replace the Toner Cartridge Toner Empty Indicator5 Remove the protective cover Replacing the Drum Unit Follow these steps to replace the drum unit Checking the Drum Life 5.DRUM LIFEPage Paper 12SpecificationsPaper Cassette and Cassette #2 Accessory Product DescriptionDimensions TemperaturePower Source Power ConsumptionResident Fonts Symbol Sets/Character SetsHP mode True Type Fonts on CD-ROM12 - 4 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S HP LaserJet IIPPin Assignment InterfaceParallel Interface USB Universal Serial Bus Interface12 - 6 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S telephone answering device Apple Indexmemory full. See error messages on LCD assembly. See assembly of MFC simultaneous Printing/Copying suggestions. See troubleshootingquestions. See Brother Fax-Back System I N D E Visit us on the World Wide Web