Brother International MP-21CDX Quick Setup Guide - English

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  • Brother International MP-21CDX | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 1
    Mobile Full Color Inkjet Printer MP-21C/CDX Quick Setup Guide Read this guidebook first to set up your printer and prepare your computer for the printer. Be sure to save all packing materials and the outer carton. The steps required for setting up the printer varies by model. Follow the order of
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    Auto Cut Sheet Feeder (MP-21CDX only) PC Card Cable Printer Interface Card (CI-100-PC Card) Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) AC adapter -100V (MP-21CDX only) Parallel Interface Cable (MP-21CDX only) Floppy Disks AC adapter -200V (MP-21CDX only) User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Fig. 2 Components in
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    on which country you live in. Parts supplied with your printer Model Printer Ink Cartridges Printer Interface Card PC Card Cable Auto Cut Sheet Feeder AC Adapter Parallel Interface Cable MP-21 C     × (Option) × (Option) × (Option) MP-21CDX ! Caution Be sure to follow the steps below in
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    Adapter- 2 Straight Paper Path Slot Paper Feeding Slot Guide Parallel Interface Cable -2 Fig. 4 Rear View Printer Stand Print Head Release Lever Ink Cartridges (LC03BC, LC03MY) Fig. 5 Inside the Printer 1) MP-21CDX or optional SF-21MP users only 2) MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only 3
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    mode of your computer off. For details, see your computer's manual. Installing the Printer Interface Card Driver in Windows® 3.1 1. Make sure that the computer is turned off. 2. Connect the PC Card Cable to the Printer Interface Card. Insert the Printer Interface Card into the PC Card slot of your
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    (Printer/PC Card Driver disk1) into your floppy disk drive A (or drive B). 5. Choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager. 6. Type A:\CARDINST (or B:\CARDINST for drive B) in the Command Line box. 7. Choose the OK button or press the Enter key. 8. Follow the installation instructions that
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    the 'OK' button. 6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 7. Restart your computer.  Note If you have only one PC card slot in your PC, you will need to copy the contents of the Printer Interface Card Driver onto your hard disk.  Note If the Printer Interface Card is not detected by
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    THE CABLES - PC Card Cable Connect Your Printer To Your Computer You can connect the printer through the Printer Interface Card or through the Parallel Interface cable (MP-21CDX or PA-21MP users only). How to connect the PC card cable to your computer and printer 1. Connect the PC Card Cable to the
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    THE CABLES - Parallel Interface Cable How to connect the AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Cable to your computer and printer (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only)  Note Only the MP-21CDX model is shipped with an AC Adapter and Parallel Interface Cable. If you would like to purchase them as an
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     Note This printer does not support ECP mode. If the printer port is set as an ECP port, change it to be a bi-directional port. See your PC's manual for how to change the printer port. 1. Click 'Start' and select 'Printer' from the 'Setting' tab. 2. Click the right mouse button on the 'MP-21C' icon
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    D: INSTALLING THE INK CARTRIDGES Installation How to install the ink cartridges ! Caution When you connect the printer through the Printer Interface Card, make sure that the PC Card Cable is connected securely and your PC is on. 1. Turn the Printer Stand at the bottom of the printer outwards so that
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    (BC)LED turns off. Fig. 12 Install BC Ink Cartridge ! Caution • Be sure to insert the ink cartridge securely. • Do not push down on the printer when you install the ink cartridges. 5. Repeat actions 3 to 4 and install the LC03MY ink cartridge into your printer and make sure that the (MY)LED goes off
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    re-use it. • The print head may be damaged if you install ink cartridges other than Brother original or if you use refilled ink cartridges. You might void your warranty. • Do not insert or remove ink cartridges while the printer is doing the following; *printing *cleaning the print head (when all
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    E: INSTALLING THE PRINTER DRIVER Installing the Windows ® 95/98 Printer Driver You need to configure Windows® 95/98 for the printer by installing the printer driver from the supplied disks into Windows® 95/98. 1. Make sure that your computer is on. 2. Make sure that your printer is on.  Note If the
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    key.  Note If you use a drive other than drive A, type the drive name in the "Copy manufacturers files from" box on the screen. 6. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 7. When installation is complete, remove the disk from the drive. 8. Restart your computer. 14
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    on the disks, be sure to use the supplied Setup program to install them as follows : 1. Start Windows® 3.1. 2. Insert the supplied disk (Printer/PC Card Driver disk 1) into your floppy disk drive A (or drive B). 3. Choose Run from the File menu in the Program Manager. 4. Type A:\SETUP (drive A in
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    instructions on the screen. 4. Click OK to save the settings. After you have installed the printer drivers, try the 'Test Print' from the printer driver MP-21C series group in Windows®. 2. Click 'Test Print'.  Note • When you do the Test Print, insert A4 or Letter size plain paper into the printer.
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    not straight, carry out the Vertical Alignment adjustment from the printer driver. When you do this, load A4 or Letter size plain paper. For how to load paper, see Chapter 2 in the User's Guide. 1. Select 'Maintenance' from the MP-21C series group in Windows®. 2. Click 'Vertical Alignment.'. If you
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Mobile Full Color Inkjet Printer
MP-21C/CDX
Quick Setup Guide
Read this guidebook first to set up your printer and
prepare your computer for the printer.
Be sure to save all packing materials and the outer
carton.
The steps required for setting up the printer varies by model. Follow the order of setting up as
shown in the chart below.
MP-21CDX
MP-21C
Printer Interface Card
Parallel Cable
Optional
PA-21MP
Page
A: Printer Interface Card
1
1
4
B: PC Card Cable
2
2
7
C: Parallel Cable
1
1
8
D: Ink
3
3
2
2
10
E: Printer Driver
4
4
3
3
13
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subject to change without notice.
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