The Brother DCP-585CW is a wireless and also a wired all-in-one device known for performing essential tasks like printing, copying and scanning capably. The printer performs reliably especially when paired with components like Brother DCP 585CW ink cartridges. Its ability to perform reliably under different circumstances is reflected in the fact that it has built-in wireless (802.11b/g) and wired (Ethernet) interfaces, which empowers it to print and scan documents through uninterrupted access to digital camera media cards as well as USB flash memory. The scanning function of this printer is remarkable as it features flatbed copying and scanning which help it to scan not just different types of books but even objects smoothly. Besides, you can also cut costs big time by installing compatible Brother DCP 585CW ink cartridges in this printer that measures 390 x 375 x 180 (W x D x H) and weighs 7.1 kg.
Other salient features of the Brother DCP-585CW printer include its widescreen 3.3” colour LCD display which gives an enlarged view of text and help menus for better viewing and convenient editing of images before printing. The printer can hold up to 100 sheets of paper, comes with a photo bypass tray with a capacity of about 20-sheets of glossy 4" x 6" paper and facilitates direct printing from a PictBridge-enabled camera. You can also avail of fast colour printing, courtesy its print speeds of up to 33ppm for black and 27ppm for colour. The Brother DCP-585CW printer also scans directly to email, media cards, OCR and other alternatives and uses various formats including JPEG, PDF and TIFF. Opt for very suitable and dependable components for the Brother DCP-585CW printer such as Brother DCP 585CW ink cartridges to obtain optimal results and experience.
Advantages:- Compatible with twin interfaces
- Features wireless (built-in) as well as wired (Ethernet) interfaces for better functionality
- 4-cartridge ink system
- Flatbed copying and scanning
- Not up to the mark at printing texts
- Slight off-focus appearance in graphics
- Needs more vitality in pictures
- USB and Ethernet sockets set too deep inside to manage conveniently
Replacement for Brother DCP 585CW ink cartridges are as follows:
- Brother LC980 Ink Cartridge Multipack
- Brother LC980-1100 Black
- Brother LC980-1100 Cyan
- Brother LC980-1100 Magenta
- Brother LC980-1100 Yellow
The Brother DCP-585CW printer is suitable for printing text documents and images at home and office. It is exceptionally good at some functions such as scanning though there’s some scope for improvement in other tasks.
How to clean the print head for better print quality?
If there is a print quality problem like grainy or blurry printouts, the print head needs to be cleaned. If you get a horizontal line or blank text in the text or graphics on your printed pages, clean the print head or check your Brother DCP 585CW Ink Cartridges for ink replacements. Follow the procedure to clean the print head:
Step 1: Press Ink Management
Step 2: Select Cleaning option and press OK.
Step 3. Select Black, Colour or All option and press OK.
The machine cleans the print head. When cleaning is finished, the machine will go back to the standby mode automatically.
Note: If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try installing a new Brother DCP 585CW Ink Cartridges.
How to check the print quality of Brother DCP 585CW printer for better print experience?
If faded or streaked colours and text appear on print, some of the nozzles may be clogged. You can check this by printing the Print Quality Check Sheet and looking at the nozzle check pattern. Follow the given procedure to check nozzle pattern:
Step 1: Press Ink Management.
Step 2: Select Test Print and press OK.
Step 3: Select Print Quality and press OK.
Step 4: Press Colour Start.The printer begins printing the Print Quality Check Sheet.
Step 5: Check the quality of the four colour blocks on the sheet with the help of following steps:
- If all lines are clear and visible, select Yes and go to step
- If you can see missing short lines, select No
Step 5: Press Yes to start cleaning the print head.
Step 6: After cleaning is finished, press Colour Start. The printer starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet again.
Step 7: Press Stop/Exit.
If the print quality is not improved yet, replace the old ink cartridge with the new Brother DCP 585CW Ink Cartridges, check the print quality.