User`s guide

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Table of Contents
Section I General
1 General Information
Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2
Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
(DCP-540CN only)..............................................................................................2
Viewing Documentation ...................................................................................2
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................4
LCD display indications .................................................................................. 6
Basic Operations ............................................................................................. 6
Warning LED indications ................................................................................. 7
Printing Reports............................................................................................... 7
2 Loading documents and paper
Loading documents ............................................................................................... 8
Using the ADF (DCP-540CN only) .................................................................. 8
Using the scanner glass .................................................................................. 8
Scanning area .................................................................................................9
Acceptable paper and other media......................................................................10
Recommended media ...................................................................................10
Handling and using media .............................................................................11
Choosing the right media...............................................................................12
Loading paper, envelopes and other media ........................................................14
Loading paper and other media.....................................................................14
Loading envelopes, post cards and photo paper...........................................16
Printable Area ................................................................................................20
3 General setup
Paper settings......................................................................................................21
Paper Type ....................................................................................................21
Paper Size ..................................................................................................... 21
LCD display .........................................................................................................21
LCD Contrast .................................................................................................21
Setting the backlight brightness.....................................................................22
Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight ........................................................22
Setting the Off Timer .....................................................................................22