USER'S GUIDE DCP-120C ® Version B If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: DCP-120C Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User's Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service. Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and, will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers. The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product is on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ ©1996-2005 Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and, will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers. Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ Frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most from your Brother product. http://solutions.brother.com You can check here for Brother driver updates. For Customer Service 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-901-379-1215 (fax) 1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing-impaired) In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) (514) 685-4898 (fax) In USA: Service Center Locator (USA only) For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357. Service Center Locations (Canada only) For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER. i Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother 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 receive faxed instructions and an Index of fax back subjects. In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 Ordering accessories and supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter size / 20 sheets) Matte Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Inkjet Plain Paper (Letter size / 250 sheets) User's Guide Item LC41BK (Prints up to 500 pages) LC41C (Prints up to 400 pages) LC41M (Prints up to 400 pages) LC41Y (Prints up to 400 pages) BP60 GLL BP60 ML BP60 PL LP0254001 (English for USA and Canada) LP0254002 (French For Canada) ii Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER'S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER'S LICENSOR'S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. Compilation and Publication Notice 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. iii Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: · This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product"). · If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty. What is covered: · This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. · Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions. · This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States). What is the length of the Warranty Periods: · Machines: one year from the original purchase date. · Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first. What is NOT covered: This warranty does not cover: (1) Physical damage to this Product; (2) Damage caused by improper installation, improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper preparation and/or packaging); (3) Damage caused by another device or software used with this Product (including but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a rated life; and, (5) Problems arising from other than defects in materials or workmanship. (6) Normal Periodic Maintenance Items, such as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser Units. This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number). What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service: Report your issue to either our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 for Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800-521-2846. What Brother will ask you to do: After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale. You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping. What Brother will do: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is made iv Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) by Brother in its sole discretion. Brother product; or (iv) the warranty period on your reserves the right to supply a refurbished or original Product has expired or has not been remanufactured replacement Machine and/or sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of accompanying Consumable and Accessory purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Items and use refurbished parts provided Machine you receive (even if refurbished or such replacement products conform to the remanufactured) will be covered by the manufacturer's specifications for new balance of the limited warranty period product/parts. The repaired or replacement remaining on the original Product, plus an Machine and/or accompanying Consumable additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the and Accessory Items will be returned to you replacement Machine that is sent to you and freight prepaid or made available for you to your original Machine shall become the pick up at a conveniently located Authorized property of Brother. Retain your original Accessory Items and a copy of the return Service Center. freight bill, signed by the courier. If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not Limitations: covered by this warranty (either stage), you Brother is not responsible for damage to or will be charged for shipping the Machine loss of any equipment, media, programs or and/or accompanying Consumable and data related to the use of this Product. Except Accessory Items back to you and charged for for that repair or replacement as described any service and/or replacement above, Brother shall not be liable for any parts/products at Brother's then current direct, indirect, incidental or consequential published rates. damages or specific relief. Because some The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the exclusive remedies under this warranty. above limitation may not apply to you. What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine: THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR When a replacement Machine is authorized by ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY Brother, and you have delivered the Machine to AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND Service Center will provide you with a ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS replacement Machine after receiving one from ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS ...