USER'S GUIDE DCP-8040 DCP-8045D Version B i Safety precautions To use the DCP safely Save these instructions for later reference. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the DCP or clear a paper jam, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the power outlet. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. (Example for U.K.) (Example for U.K.) After you use the DCP, some internal parts are extremely HOT! To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the DCP under the document cover. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration. ii To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration. When you move the DCP, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. Do NOT carry the DCP by holding it at the bottom. Install equipment with a power cord near a socket/outlet that is easily accessible. Do not use this product near appliances that use water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Caution Lightning and power surges can damage this product! There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug the line during a lightning storm. iii Choosing a location Place your DCP on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the DCP near a telephone socket and a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° and 32.5°C. Caution Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. Do not expose the DCP to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust. Do not connect your DCP to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Disruption of power can wipe out information in the DCP's memory. Do not connect your DCP to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other Equipment that might disrupt the power supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones. iv Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1 Finding information................................................. 1-1 Symbols used in this Guide .................................... 1-1 DCP part names and operations ................................ 1-2 Control panel overview ..................................................... 1-6 Status LED indications ............................................... 1-8 Inserting Originals for copying (and scanning) ............... 1-10 Using the ADF (automatic document feeder) ........... 1-10 Using the scanner glass ........................................... 1-12 Paper ..................................................................................... 2-1 About paper ...................................................................... 2-1 Type and size of paper ............................................... 2-1 Recommended paper ................................................. 2-1 Choosing acceptable paper.............................................. 2-2 Paper capacity of the paper trays........................... 2-3 Paper specifications for each paper tray ................ 2-4 How to load paper ...................................................... 2-5 To load paper or other media in the paper tray ...... 2-5 To load paper or other media in the manual feed tray (For DCP-8040)................................... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For DCP-8045D) ........................ 2-9 To use Automatic Duplexing for copy and print operations (For DCP-8045D) ....................... 2-11 On-screen programming ..................................................... 3-1 User-friendly programming ............................................... 3-1 Menu table.................................................................. 3-1 Navigation keys ................................................................ 3-2 Key Operations table ...................................................... 3-11 Getting started ..................................................................... 4-1 General Setup .................................................................. 4-1 Setting the Paper Type............................................... 4-1 Setting the Paper Size................................................ 4-3 Setting the Beeper Volume......................................... 4-4 Toner Save ................................................................. 4-4 Sleep Time ................................................................. 4-5 Turning off the Scanner Lamp .................................... 4-5 v 2 3 4 Power Save ................................................................ 4-6 Setting the Tray Use for Copy mode .......................... 4-7 Setting the LCD Contrast............................................ 4-8 Printing the System Setup List.................................... 4-8 5 Making copies ...................................................................... 5-1 Using the DCP as a copier ............................................... 5-1 Printable area ............................................................. 5-1 Temporary copy settings ........................................ 5-2 Making a single copy from the ADF............................ 5-3 Making multiple copies from the ADF ......................... 5-3 Single or multiple copies using the scanner glass ...... 5-4 Out of Memory message ............................................ 5-5 Using the Copy keys (Temporary settings)....................... 5-6 Enlarge/Reduce .......................................................... 5-7 Quality (type of document).......................................... 5-9 Sorting copies using the ADF ..................................... 5-9 Contrast .................................................................... 5-10 Tray Select................................................................ 5-11 Duplex/N in 1 ............................................................ 5-12 Duplex/N in 1 copy.................................................... 5-14 N in 1 copy............................................................ 5-14 Poster ................................................................... 5-16 Duplex (1 in 1) (For DCP-8045D) .........................5-17 Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For DCP-8045D) ............................................. 5-19 Changing the default copy settings................................. 5-20 Quality ......................................................................5-20 Contrast .................................................................... 5-20 Important information .......................................................... 6-1 IEC 60825 Specification ............................................. 6-1 Laser Diode ............................................................ 6-1 Caution ................................................................... 6-1 For your safety............................................................ 6-2 Disconnect device....................................................... 6-2 IT power system (For Norway only)........................ 6-2 LAN connection ...................................................... 6-2 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement ..... 6-2 Ratio interference (220-240V Model Only) ................. 6-3 Important safety instructions............................................. 6-4 Trademarks....................................................................... 6-6 6 vi 7 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance ....................... 7-1 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 7-1 Error messages .......................................................... 7-1 Document jams........................................................... 7-4 Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit. ....... 7-4 Document is jammed inside the ADF unit. ............. 7-4 Paper jams ................................................................. 7-5 Paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For DCP-8045D) ............................................... 7-9 If you are having difficulty with your DCP ................. 7-11 Improving the print quality ........................................ 7-14 Packing and shipping the DCP....................................... 7-18 Routine maintenance...................................................... 7-21 Cleaning the scanner................................................ 7-21 Cleaning the printer .................................................. 7-22 Cleaning the drum unit ............................................. 7-23 Replacing the toner cartridge ................................... 7-24 How to replace the toner cartridge ........................... 7-24 Replacing the drum unit............................................ 7-29 Checking the drum life.............................................. 7-32 Page Counter ........................................................... 7-32 Optional accessories ........................................................... 8-1 Memory board .................................................................. 8-1 Installing the optional memory board.......................... 8-2 Network (LAN) board........................................................ 8-5 Before starting installation .......................................... 8-6 Step 1: Hardware installation...................................... 8-6 Step 2: Connecting the NC-9100h to an Unshielded Twisted Pair 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet Network .................................................................. 8-9 LED ........................................................................ 8-9 TEST SWITCH ..................................................... 8-10 Paper Tray #2........................................................... 8-11 Glossary .............................................................................. G-1 8 G vii S Specifications ...................................................................... S-1 Product description .......................................................... S-1 General ............................................................................ S-1 Print media....................................................................... S-2 Copy ................................................................................ S-2 Scanner ........................................................................... S-3 Printer .............................................................................. S-4 Interfaces ......................................................................... S-4 Computer requirements ................................................... S-5 Consumable items ........................................................... S-6 Network (LAN) board (NC-9100h) ................................... S-7 Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w) .................................................................. S-8 Index ....................................................................................... I-1 I viii 1 Introduction Using this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier Printer (DCP). Your DCP-8040 or DCP-8045D is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your DCP by taking a few minutes to read this Guide. Finding information All the chapter headings and sub-headings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature or operation by checking the Index at the back of this Guide. Symbols used in this Guide Throughout this Guide you'll see special symbols alerting you to important warnings, notes and actions. To make things clearer and to help you press the correct keys, we have used special fonts and added some of the messages that will appear in the LCD. Bold Italics Courier New Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the DCP control panel. Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic. Courier New typeface identifies the messages on the LCD of the DCP. Warnings inform you what to do to avoid possible personal injury or damage to the DCP. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine. Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation work ...