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DCP-770CW 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. Setting Up the Machine 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 Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.
Getting Started Carton components ... 3 Control panel... 4 STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ... 5 Loading paper ... 5 Connecting the power cord ... 7 Choosing your language ... 7 Installing the ink cartridges... 8 Print quality check ...
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For Network Users BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows Installing the BRAdmin Light configuration utility ... 45 Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light ... 45 BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Light ... 46 Entering Text...
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 Black (LC1000BK) Yellow (LC1000Y) The ink cartridges are on top of the paper tray. See Removing the protective parts on page 5. An interface cable is not a standard accessory.
Getting Started Control panel 1 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 2 Menu keys 3 Number of Copies key 4 Start keys 5 Stop/Exit key For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Quality Normal Enlarge/Reduce...
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. Remove the foam bag (1) containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.
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STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide...
While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap Note Do not use the paper support flap paper. Note You can use the photo paper tray which is located on the top of the paper tray to print on photo ×...
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine 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. Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Black Yellow...
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• DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. • Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance when used with genuine Brother branded ink cartridges.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Print quality check Make sure A4, Letter or Legal size paper is loaded in the paper tray. Press Colour Start. The machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation).
Setting the date and time Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the print head regularly and maintain optimum print quality. It also allows the machine to name files created when using the Scan to Card feature. Press Menu.
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Documentation View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide in HTML format. You can also view the manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. The Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide include instructions for features available when connected to a computer.
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation continues. ®...
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Yes. The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement. When this screen appears, go to the next step.
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Installing the Driver & Software Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.
Important Before you launch FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is installed, your Brother machine is turned ON and connected to your computer. Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the...
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software For Wired Network Interface Users (For Windows XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 5 through 11. Note •...
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The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Note • If this screen appears, click OK and restart your computer.
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Enter an IP address for your machine that is suitable for your network by following the on-screen instructions. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.
Important Before you launch FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is installed, your Brother machine is turned ON and connected to your network. Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the...
MFL-Pro Suite. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process. To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the network access point (router) as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.
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Installing the Driver & Software Confirm your network environment The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. Installation using SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™. If your wireless access point (A) supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™, you do not need to use a computer to configure the machine.
Routers or access points that support AOSS™ have the AOSS™ symbol as shown below. Turn on the machine by connecting the power cord. Place the Brother machine close to the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ router or access point. Improper Setup If you have previously configured the wireless...
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Installing the Driver & Software The wireless network connection status using the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ software will be displayed: Connecting WLAN, Setting AOSS or Connecting AOSS. Wait till either Connected or Connection Error (Connection Fail) is displayed. Connected is displayed when the print server is successfully connected to your router or access point.
“71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa3ba” WPA/WPA2-PSK is a Wi-Fi Pre-shared key, which lets the Brother wireless machine associate with access points using TKIP or AES encryption (WPA-Personal). WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP or AES) uses a Pre- Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
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Installing the Driver & Software Enter the SSID you wrote down in step 1 using a, b keys to choose each letter or number. You can use the keys to move the cursor left and right. For example, to enter the letter a, press the a key once.
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The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Note • If this screen appears, click OK and restart your computer.
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MFL-Pro Suite and the installation will be terminated. If you encounter this failure, please go to step 1 and setup the wireless connection again. The installation of the Brother drivers will ® Firewall, see automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another.
Important Before you launch FaceFilter Studio for the first time, you must confirm MFL-Pro Suite is installed, your Brother machine is turned ON and connected to your network. Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or by double-clicking the start.exe program from the...
Improper Setup • 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 Macintosh • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
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Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
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Brother Solutions Center web site. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and ® documents using Presto! PageManager ® ® Presto!
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest information for Mac OS http://solutions.brother.com) • Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted into the media drives or USB direct interface at the front of the machine.
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Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
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Brother Solutions Center web site. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and ® documents using Presto! PageManager ® ® Presto!
MFL-Pro Suite. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process. To achieve optimum results with normal every day document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the network access point (router) as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.
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STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Confirm your network environment The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. Installation using SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™. If your wireless access point (A) supports SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™, you do not need to use a computer to configure the machine.
AOSS™ symbol as shown below. Note Make sure that the machine is turned on by connecting the power cord. Place the Brother machine close to the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ router or access point. Improper Setup If you have previously configured the wireless...
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STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software The wireless network connection status using the SecureEasySetup™ or AOSS™ software will be displayed: Connecting WLAN, Setting AOSS or Connecting AOSS. Wait till either Connected or Connection Error (Connection Fail) is displayed. Connected is displayed when the print server is successfully connected to your router or access point.
“71f2234ab56cd709e5412aa3ba” ® WPA/WPA2-PSK is a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared key, which lets the Brother wireless machine associate with access points using TKIP or AES encryption (WPA-Personal). WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP or AES) uses a Pre- Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.
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STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Enter the SSID you wrote down in step 1 using a, b keys to choose each letter or number. You can use the cursor left and right. For example, to enter the letter a, press the a key once. To enter the number 3, hold down the a key until it appears.
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Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
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Brother Solutions Center web site. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and ® documents using Presto! PageManager ® ® Presto!
BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address from a computer running Mac OS The BRAdmin Light software will be installed automatically when you install the printer driver.
Entering Text Press a or b repeatedly to select a character from the list below: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ0123456789 (space)!"#$%&'()l+,-./:;<=>?@[\]^_`{|}˜ Press repeatedly to move the cursor. Note Making corrections If you entered an incorrect letter and want to change it, press to position the cursor under the incorrect letter.
Installing FaceFilter Studio Help Instructions on how to install FaceFilter Studio Help (For Windows To get instructions on how to use FaceFilter Studio, download and install FaceFilter Studio Help. Your computer must be connected to the internet. Installing FaceFilter Studio Help To run FaceFilter Studio, go to Start/All Programs/FaceFilter Studio/ FaceFilter Studio in the Start menu.
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 LC1000BK What is Innobella™?
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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.