Brother MP-21C User manual

Brother Mobile Full Color Inkjet Printer

MP-21C/CDX

User’s Guide

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer.

Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

Shipment of the Printer

If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the

Printer to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you

save and use the original packaging. The Printer should also be

adequately insured with the carrier.

Warning

When shipping the Printer, DO NOT remove the INK CARTRIDGES

from the Printer. Failure to fit the ink cartridges into the Printer

during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will

VOID THE WARRANTY.

1 DO NOT remove the ink cartridges.

Push the (On/Off) button to turn

the printer off.

Fig. 0-1 Turning the Printer off

2 Turn your computer off and remove the

Printer Interface Card from the

computer. Remove the PC Card cable

from the printer and from the Printer

Interface Card. Remove the AC Adapter

and Parallel Interface Cable if connected

(MP-21CDX or PA-21MP user only).

Fig. 0-2 Remove the Cable

3 Pack the printer in the original carton

box and tape it securely closed.

Fig. 0-3 Repacking

Caution

• Make sure the printer has the ink

cartridges fitted when shipping.

• DO NOT turn the printer upside down

while shipping.

• If the print quality reduces after you

have shipped the printer, clean the print

head. (See ‘Cleaning the Print Head’ in

Chapter 4)

(For USA & CANADA Only)

For technical and operational assistance, please call:

In USA 1-877-284-3238 (outside California)

949-859-9700 Ext. 329 (within California)

In Canada 1-800-853-6660

514-685-6464 (within Montreal)

If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:

In USA Printer Customer Support

Brother International Corporation

15 Musick

Irvine, CA 92618

In Canada Brother International Corporation, Ltd.

1, Rue Hôtel De Ville

Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q.

Canada H9B3H6

BBS

For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call:

In USA 1-888-298-3616

In Canada 1-514-685-2040

Please log on to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit

number for your password. Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14,400,

8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit.

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 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days

a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine,

not just the one you are calling from.

Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow

the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and

your index of Fax-Back subjects.

DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only)

For the name of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only)

For service center address in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660

INTERNET ADDRESS

For technical questions and downloading drivers:http://www.brother.com

UJ5351001

Printed in Japan

Mobile Full Color Inkjet Printer

MP-21C/CDX

USER’S GUIDE

(For USA & CANADA Only)

For technical and operational assistance, please call:

In USA 1-877-284-32387746 (outside California)

949-859-9700 Ext. 329 (within California)

In CANADA 1-800-853-6660

514-685-6464 (within Montreal)

If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:

In USA Printer Customer Support

Brother International Corporation

15 Musick

Irvine, CA 92718

In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.

- Marketing Dept.

1, rue Hôtel de Ville

Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6

BBS

For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call:

In USA 1-888- 298-3616

In CANADA 1-514-685-2040

Please log on to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for your

password. Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14,400, 8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit.

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 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the

information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.

Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow the voice prompts to

receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of Fax-Back subjects.

DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only)

For the name of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only)

For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660

INTERNET ADDRESS

For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com

Trademarks

The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been

compiled and published, covering the latest product’s 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

Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide:

Warning

Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible

personal injury.

Caution

Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or

prevent damage to the printer.

✒Note

Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.

To Use the Printer Safely

Warning

DO NOT put your hands into the printer while it is printing to avoid

causing injury.

Fig. 0-1 Inside the Printer

Warning

Keep the ink cartridges away from children. If ink is swallowed,

drink plenty of water. The ink contains no harmful substances, but if

you are concerned you should consult a doctor.

Warning

Before cleaning the printer platen, be sure to turn off the (On/Off)

button and make sure that all the LEDs are off. Remove the Printer

Interface Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or

optional PA-21MP users only) from the printer.

Warning

DO NOT put your hands into the printer or move the carriage by

hand. The printer may move the carriage by itself and cause injury.

Warning

DO NOT push the shutters in the ink cartridge slot with your fingers.

There are sharp pins inside the Ink Cartridge Slot. If you touch them,

it might cause injury.

Printer Do's and Don't for Optimum Print Quality

Caution

DO NOT touch the nozzles and the print head. DO NOT move the print

head by hand or remove the print head from the printer.

Caution

During thunderstorms, push the (On/Off) button to turn off the printer

and make sure that all the LEDs are off. Remove the Printer Interface

Card Cable and AC Adapter if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-

21MP users only ).

Caution

DO NOT turn off or suspend your PC while the printer LEDs are on

or blinking.

Caution

DO NOT touch the flat cable and Ink Tube.

Fig. 0-2 The Flat Cable and Ink Tube

Caution

Keep the printer on a flat surface.

Caution

DO NOT move or shake the printer while it is printing.

Caution

Do not disassemble the printer.

Caution

DO NOT remove the Printer Interface Card, PC card cable or AC Adapter

if connected (MP-21CDX or optional PA-21MP users only) while the

printer LEDs are on or blinking.

Caution

When you carry the printer in your car, put the printer in a protective bag

or wrap the printer in a cloth.

Caution

When you carry the printer , put the printer in a plastic bag .

Caution

If the printer get wet, wait until it dries out completely before attempting

to print.

Caution

If you drop the printer, check that there are no broken parts. If you find

some parts broken, consult your dealer or our authorized service

representative.

✒Note

We recommend you select the status monitor ON when you use the

printer.

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