Brother CP-1800, User Manual

Page 1: ...Table of Contents 1 Important Safety Precautions 1 2 Setup 2 3 Operation 10 4 Maintenance 15 5 Specifications 20 6 Accessories 21 User s Manual CP1800 ...

Page 2: ...rranty service Compilation and Publication Notice This manual covering the latest product descriptions and specifications has been compiled and published under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd 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 ...

Page 3: ... exposure This product should be operated using the type of power source specified If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company Do not hang on or lean against this unit Do not subject the printer to strong impacts Use only enclosed AC adaptor LG2286001 Unplug the AC adaptor before moving the unit Grab the plug not the cord when unplugging the AC ada...

Page 4: ...o damage the printer control panel while unpacking it transport ing it or while removing and installing the printer If an item is missing contact Brother Customer Service at 1 800 276 7746 See section 6 Accessories on page 21 for item numbers CP1800 copyboard AC adaptor AC cord Owner s Manual 2 partition mounting brackets Tray Dry Erase marker Eraser Starter Therma PLUS paper up to 30 pages Wall m...

Page 5: ...ked on Lightning and power surges can damage this product We recommend that this unit be used with a surge protection device or be unplugged during lightning storms If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating The total of all products plugged into the wall outlet...

Page 6: ...is operating correctly After loading the paper lay the copyboard on the floor facing upward to check the operation The sensor for paper doesn t work when the copyboard is laid on the floor If the paper doesn t come out from the unit after pressing or make sure that the paper is loaded During installation keep in mind that an anchor is difficult to remove once it has been installed in the wall 1 Ho...

Page 7: ...losed anchors into each hole and then push it into the wall until the teeth on the rim firmly grip the wall 4 Tighten each screw by turning it clockwise approximately 20 turns a The screws must be tightened by hand Do not use an electric screwdriver otherwise the copyboard may fall down PUSH Position of the wall mounting bar in relation to the copyboard 2 Setup ...

Page 8: ...sure that the bar is firmly attached to the wall otherwise the copyboard may fall down Mounting the copyboard 1 While holding both sides of the copyboard hook the brackets at the back of the copyboard onto the wall mounting bar pegs a Do not release the copyboard until you are sure that it is securely mounted on the wall mounting bar otherwise the copyboard may fall down ...

Page 9: ...e the screws from the anchors hang the copyboard back onto the wall mounting bar and then attach the L shaped brackets to the wall by re installing the screws while making sure to use the enclosed washers a Regularly check that the copyboard is securely mounted to the wall in order to reduce the risk of the copyboard falling down b When removing the copyboard from the wall also remove the L shaped...

Page 10: ...lbs 35 kg Do not install adjust or remove the partition mounting brackets with the copyboard hanging from the wall mounting bar Always remove the copyboard beforehand 1 Attach the two fixed parts of the partition mounting brackets to the wall mounting bar with the four enclosed screws 2 Insert the ends of the movable parts of the partition mounting brackets into the fixed parts Either end of the m...

Page 11: ...you are sure that it is securely mounted on the wall mounting bar Do not push the unit upward or to either side otherwise it may fall down 5 Attach the tray by sliding its slots over the two brackets on the front of the copyboard above the printer b Do not subject the tray to strong impacts or use it in any way other than for holding markers and erasers 2 Setup ...

Page 12: ...ter head is overheated 7 PAPER indicator This indicator lights up when the paper compartment cover is open or the printer has run out of paper 8 POWER indicator This indicator is lit when the printer is turned on 9 Paper compartment cover Paper compartment latch A Paper exit slot B Writing surface b Do not try to move or turn off the copyboard while it is printing Do not allow the seam of the writ...

Page 13: ...While gently pressing down on the center of the paper guide bar insert the roll of paper into the paper compartment The paper should unroll from the top and enough paper about 8 in 20 cm should be pulled out to allow it to be torn off easily If there is slack in the paper tighten it by holding the core and pulling on the paper 3 Release the bar while making sure that the paper feeds over it and th...

Page 14: ...used indoors Do not allow any objects to come into contact with the AC adaptor or its cords The AC adaptor must not be serviced by the user If repairs are required contact the nearest authorized Brother Service Center or the Brother Service Center indicated in the warranty documentation If the AC adaptor requires cleaning use only a dry cloth Never use water or cleaning fluids since this is extrem...

Page 15: ...e it is moving Do not touch the paper being fed out of the printer until it has finished feeding Writing printing 1 Make sure that the power supply switch on the left side of the printer is set to 2 Write within the scannable area shown in the illustration below b Only use the enclosed Dry Erase markers or markers of the same type The use of non erasable markers will void the warranty Do not allow...

Page 16: ...ile it is moving Do not try to scan and print pages affixed to the writing surface Depending on the type of markers used some colors may not be printed 4 Tear off the printout by holding the side of the paper and pulling it upward and across b Do not touch the paper being fed out of the printer until it has finished printing 5 To erase the writing surface use the enclosed eraser b Always keep the ...

Page 17: ...r in the paper compartment Loading the paper page 11 Check that the paper compartment cover is closed Open the paper compartment and remove the paper Then use scissors to cut off the wrinkled portion of paper from the roll and load the paper again Loading the paper page 11 Check that only the specified Dry Erase markers are used Carefully wipe the writing surface with a soft cloth dampened with wa...

Page 18: ...nt contrast Adjusting the print contrast page 18 Clean the black bar Cleaning the black bar page 17 Check that the printer cable plugs are correctly connected Cleaning the print head 1 Turn off the unit unplug the AC adaptor and then position the copyboard so that it is standing up mounted on the partition or the wall 2 Open the paper compartment by pulling up its latch 3 While gently pressing dow...

Page 19: ...ke sure the roll paper is installed turn the power on and repeat this procedure from step 1 3 Wait until the PAPER indicator goes off If a page is printed with the ERR XX message repeat this procedure from step 1 4 If the problem persists clean the scanner as explained in Cleaning the scanner on page 18 Cleaning the black bar 1 Turn off the unit unplug the AC adaptor and then position the copyboar...

Page 20: ...he panel back onto the end of the copyboard and then re attach it with the three screws b Never use chemicals to clean the scanner Adjusting the print contrast Before adjusting the print contrast check that the roll paper is installed and that both the ERROR and PAPER indicator lights are off 1 Hold down both e and f for three seconds If the ERROR indicator lights up or is flashing turn off the un...

Page 21: ...heck complete the enclosed order form and send it along with payment to Brother International Corporation Attn Consumer Accessory Division P O Box 341332 Bartlett TN 38184 1332 Brother on the Internet For product information visit us at http www brother com For purchasing accessories and other Brother products visit us at http www brothermall com Fax Back System Brother Customer Service has instal...

Page 22: ...ed AC adaptor 120 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Standby 5 W Copy 30 W Copyboard writing surface area 23 6 35 4 in 600 900 mm Scanning method Contact image sensing Scannable area 23 4 34 6 in 594 878 mm Printing area 7 0 9 6 in 178 243 mm Printer type Thermal print head Printing speed 18 sec page Paper roll size Width 8 5 in 216 mm Diameter maximum 2 6 in 66 mm 5 Specifications ...

Page 23: ...r using your Visa MasterCard Discover or American Express credit card You can visit us on line for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase USA 1 888 879 3232 voice 1 800 947 1445 fax http www brothermall com Description Item number Therma PLUS paper two 98 ft rolls 6890 Therma PLUS paper four 98 ft rolls 6840 Copy Point PC Link PCICP2 6 Accessories ...

Page 24: ...erasable markers What to do if you think your Product is defective Call our Customer Service Hotline at 1 800 276 7746 or if you suspect a defect in materials or workmanship in this Product you must report it to a Brother Authorized Service Center during the Warranty Period and supply Brother s representative with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the...

Page 25: ...ired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase bill of sale The Brother Customer Service Representative will ship the exchange product via next business day delivery courier service with return instructions and prepaid return airbill Follow the return instructions You must return the original Product in the same shipping carton in which the exchanged Product was r...

Page 26: ...Supplies You can visit us on line at www brothermall com your complete source for genuine Brother Accessories and Supplies Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Blvd Bridgewater New Jersey 08807 0911 At the front of this manual there is a place to record the serial number and the date and location of purchase for your records Keep this information with your proof of purchase bil...

Page 27: ... Wide Web at http www brother com This machine is made for use in the USA only We cannot recommend using it overseas because the power requirements of your copyboard may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries Using USA models overseas is at your own risk and will void the warranty LE3110001 Printed in Japan ...