Brother DCP-7010L, DCP-7025 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE

DCP-7010L DCP-7025

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Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

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Safety precautions

We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide.

Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.

Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.

Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects.

Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine.

Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.

To use the machine safely

Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.

WARNING

There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the electrical socket.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.

After you use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT!

To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustration.

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WARNING

The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please do not remove or damage the label.

To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or scanner cover.

To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shaded in the illustration.

When you move the machine, grasp the side hand holds that are under the scanner.

DO NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom.

Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire, Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.

This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power completely.

Do NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.

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Table of Contents

1	Introduction
	Using this Guide ..................................................................................................	1-1
	Choosing a location .............................................................................................	1-2
	Control panel overview ........................................................................................	1-3
	Load document....................................................................................................	1-4
	Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (DCP-7025 only) ....................	1-4
	Using the scanner glass ................................................................................	1-5
	About paper .........................................................................................................	1-6
	Recommended Paper....................................................................................	1-6
	Choosing acceptable paper...........................................................................	1-6
	How to load paper .........................................................................................	1-8
2	Getting started
	Initial Setup..........................................................................................................	2-1
	Setting the Paper Type..................................................................................	2-1
	Setting the Paper Size...................................................................................	2-1
	Setting the Beeper Volume............................................................................	2-2
	Toner Save ....................................................................................................	2-2
	Sleep Time ....................................................................................................	2-3
	Setting the LCD Contrast...............................................................................	2-3
	Printing the User Settings List .......................................................................	2-3
3	Making copies
	Using the machine as a copier ............................................................................	3-1
	Making a single copy .....................................................................................	3-1
	Making multiple copies ..................................................................................	3-1
	Stop copying..................................................................................................	3-1
	Using the Temporary Copy keys .........................................................................	3-2
	Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................	3-2
	Adjusting contrast ..........................................................................................	3-3
	Changing the temporary copy settings ..........................................................	3-4
	Changing the default copy settings......................................................................	3-7
	Quality ...........................................................................................................	3-7
	Adjusting contrast ..........................................................................................	3-8
	Out of Memory message .....................................................................................	3-8
4	Software Features	4-1
5	Important information
	IEC 60825-1 Specification .............................................................................	5-1
	Disconnect device .........................................................................................	5-1
	Radio interference (220-240V Model Only) ...................................................	5-2
	Important safety instructions..........................................................................	5-2
	Trademarks ...................................................................................................	5-3

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	6	Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
		Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................	6-1
		Error messages .............................................................................................	6-1
		Document jams (DCP-7025 only) ..................................................................	6-3
		Paper jams ....................................................................................................	6-4
		If you are having difficulty with your machine ................................................	6-8
		Improving the print quality ...........................................................................	6-11
		Cleaning the drum unit ................................................................................	6-12
		How to change the LCD language...............................................................	6-15
		Packing and shipping the machine ....................................................................	6-15
		Routine maintenance.........................................................................................	6-16
		Cleaning the outside of the machine ...........................................................	6-16
		Cleaning the scanner glass .........................................................................	6-17
		Cleaning the laser scanner window.............................................................	6-18
		Cleaning the corona wire .............................................................................	6-19
		Replacing the toner cartridge (TN-2000) .....................................................	6-20
		How to replace the toner cartridge ..............................................................	6-20
		Replacing the drum unit (DR-2000).............................................................	6-23
		Machine Information ..........................................................................................	6-25
		Checking the Serial Number........................................................................	6-25
		Checking the Page Counters.......................................................................	6-25
		Checking the Drum Life ...............................................................................	6-25
	A	Appendix
		On-screen programming.....................................................................................	A-1
		Menu table....................................................................................................	A-1
		Menu Mode.........................................................................................................	A-1
	S	Specifications
		Product description .............................................................................................	S-1
		General ...............................................................................................................	S-1
		Print media..........................................................................................................	S-2
		Copy ...................................................................................................................	S-3
		Scanner ..............................................................................................................	S-3
		Printer .................................................................................................................	S-4
		Interfaces ............................................................................................................	S-4
		Computer requirements ......................................................................................	S-5
		Consumable items ..............................................................................................	S-5
	I	Index	I-1

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1 Introduction

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Using this Guide

Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to important warnings, notes and actions. Special fonts identify keys you should press, messages that appear on the LCD, and important points or related topics.

Bold			Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine’s control panel.
Italics			Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Courier			Courier type face identifies the messages on the LCD of the machine.
			Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
			Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
			Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.
			Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage
			to the machine or other objects.
			Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible
			with the machine.
			Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about
			how the current operation works with other features.

Note

Illustrations in this User’s Guide are based on DCP-7025.

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Chapter 1

Choosing a location

Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 32.5°C.

CAUTION

■Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.

■Do not place your machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.

■Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.

■Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

■Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s memory.

■Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket 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.

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Introduction

Control panel overview

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Stack Copies:01 100% Auto

1Copy keys (Temporary settings):

Options

You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying.

Enlarge/Reduce

Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending on the ratio you select.

Contrast

Lets you select the copy quality for your type of document.

Number of Copies

Use this key to make multiple copies.

2Menu Mode:

Menu

Lets you access the Menu to program.

or

Press to scroll through the menus and options. Also you can use these keys to enter numbers.

Set

Lets you store your settings in the machine.

3Scan

Lets you access Scan mode.

4Start

Lets you start making copies or start scanning.

5Stop/Exit

Stops an operation or exits from the menu.

6Print key:

Job Cancel

You can cancel a print job and clear the print memory.

7Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine.

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Chapter 1

Load document

You can make copies and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass.

Note

ADF is not available for DCP-7010L.

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (DCP-7025 only)

The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard

(80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.

Improper Setup

■DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped, pasted or taped.

■DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric.

■Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.

■Documents to be scanned must be from 147.3 to 215.9 mm wide and 147.3 to 356 mm long.

1Fan the pages well. Make sure you put the documents face up, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller.

2Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents.

3Unfold the ADF document output support flap.

CAUTION

■DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.

■Thick documents left on the scanner glass may cause the ADF to jam.

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Using the scanner glass

You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and 297 mm long.

Note

DCP-7025 only:

To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty.

1 Lift the document cover.

2Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document face down on the scanner glass.

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3 Close the document cover.
CAUTION	1

If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or press on it.

Place documents face down on the scanner glass.

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Chapter 1

About paper

Recommended Paper

To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper.

Paper Type	Item
Plain paper	Xerox Premier 80 g/m2
	Xerox Business 80 g/m2
	M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2
	IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2
Recycled paper	Xerox Recycled Supreme
Transparency	3M CG 3300
Labels	Avery laser label L7163

■Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.

■Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2.

■Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper.

■Use long-grain paper.

■Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.

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Choosing acceptable paper

We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the machine before purchasing large quantities.

For optimum printing, use a recommended type of paper, especially for plain paper and transparencies. For more information on paper specifications, call your nearest authorized sales representative or the place where you purchased your machine.

■Use labels or transparencies that are designed for use in laser printers.

■If you are using special paper and the machine has problems feeding from the paper tray, try again using the manual feed slot.

■You can use recycled paper in this machine.

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CAUTION
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Do not use the following types of paper or envelopes, they may cause a paper jam and
damage your machine.

Do not use:

•Inkjet paper;

•Coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper;

•Pre-prined or highly textured paper, or paper with an embossed letterhead;

•Label sheets that have had any labels removed;

•Paper that has been previously printed on;

•Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked;

•Paper that is made with a short grain;

•Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper.

4 mm or longer

4 mm or longer

Do not use:

•Envelopes that have a baggy construction;

•Envelopes that are embossed (have raised writing on them);

•Envelopes that have clasps on them;

•Envelopes that are not sharply creased;

•Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside.

Paper capacity of the paper trays

	Paper size	Paper types	No. of sheets
Paper tray	A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6,	Plain paper, Recycled paper	up to 250
	B5 and B6		(80 g/m2)
		Transparency	up to 10
Manual feed slot	Width: 69.9 - 215.9 mm	Plain paper, Recycled paper,	1
	Length: 116 - 406.4 mm	Bond paper, Envelope, Label
		and Transparency
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Chapter 1

How to load paper

To load paper or other media in the paper tray

1Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

2While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size.

Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.

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3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds.

4 Put paper in the paper tray.

Maximum Paper Mark

5Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine and unfold the output paper tray support flap before you use the machine.

Output Paper

Tray Support

Flap

Note

When you put paper in the paper tray, please remember the following:

■Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark, and that the paper guides are touching the sides of the paper stack.

■The side to be printed on must be face down.

To load paper or other media in the manual feed slot

You can load envelopes and special print media one at a time into this slot. Use the manual feed slot to print or copy on labels, envelopes or thicker paper.

1Slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.

2Using both hands put the one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot until you feel the front edge of the paper touch the paper feed roller. Let go of the paper when you feel the machine feed the paper in a short distance.

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Note

When you put paper in the manual feed slot,	1
please remember the following:

■The side to be printed on must be face up.

■Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it gently into the slot.

■Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.

■Do not put more than one sheet or envelope in the manual feed slot at a time, or you may cause the machine to jam.

■You can remove smaller sizes of printed paper from the output paper tray more easily if you lift the scanner cover, using both hands, as shown in the illustration.

You can still use the machine when the scanner cover is raised. You can return the scanner cover to its home position by pushing it down with both hands.

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2 Getting started

Initial Setup

Setting the Paper Type

To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using.

1Press Menu and or to select

1.General Setup. Press Set.

2Press or to select

1.Paper Type.

General Setup 1.Paper Type

Press Set.

3Press or to select Plain,

Thin, Thick, Thicker, Transparency or Recycled Paper.

Press Set.

4 Press Stop/Exit.

Note

■The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down onto the output paper tray in the front of the machine. When you use transparencies or labels, remove each sheet immediately to prevent smudging or paper jams.

■You can select Transparency in Step 3 if Letter or A4 paper size has been selected.

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Setting the Paper Size

You can use seven sizes of paper for printing copies: Letter, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Executive. When you change the size of paper you load in the paper tray, you will need to change the setting for paper size at the same time so your machine can fit a reduced copy on the page.

Note

If you selected Transparency as the paper type, you will only be able to select Letter or A4 size paper in Step 3.

1Press Menu and or to select

1.General Setup. Press Set.

2Press or to select

2.Paper Size.

General Setup 2.Paper Size

Press Set.

3Press or to select Letter, A4,

A5, A6, B5, B6 or Executive. Press Set.

4 Press Stop/Exit.

Setting the Beeper Volume

You can change the beeper volume. The default setting is Med. When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press a key or make a mistake.

1Press Menu and or to select

1.General Setup. Press Set.

2 Press

or

to select 3.Beeper.

General Setup 3.Beeper

Press Set.

3Press or to select Low, Med,

High or Off. Press Set.

4 Press Stop/Exit.

Getting started

Toner Save

You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter. The default setting is Off.

1 Press Menu and		2
	or	to select
1.General Setup.
Press Set.

2 Press or to select 4.Ecology.

General Setup 4.Ecology

Press Set.

3Press or to select

1.Toner Save. Press Set.

4Press or to select On (or Off). Press Set.

5 Press Stop/Exit.

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Chapter 2

Sleep Time

Setting the Sleep Time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser inside the machine while it is idle. You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. The timer is automatically reset when the machine receives PC data or makes a copy. The factory setting is 05 minutes. While the machine is in sleep mode you will see Sleep on the LCD. If you try to print or copy in sleep mode, there will be a short delay while the fuser warms up to its working temperature.

1Press Menu and or to select

1.General Setup. Press Set.

2 Press or to select 4.Ecology.

General Setup 4.Ecology

Press Set.

3Press or to select

2.Sleep Time.

Ecology 2.Sleep Time

Press Set.

4Use the or to enter the length of time the machine is idle before it goes into sleep mode (00 to 99).

Press Set.

5 Press Stop/Exit.

Note

If you want to turn off sleep mode, press Start and Options simultaneously in Step 3.

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Setting the LCD Contrast

You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker.

1Press Menu and or to select

1.General Setup. Press Set.

2Press or to select

5.LCD Contrast.

General Setup 5.LCD Contrast

Press Set.

3Press or to select Light or

Dark. Press Set.

4 Press Stop/Exit.

Printing the User Settings List

You can print a list of your settings.

1Press Menu and or to select

1.General Setup. Press Set.

2Press or to select

6.User Settings.

General Setup 6.User Settings

Press Set.

3 Press Start.

3 Making copies

Using the machine as a copier

You can use your machine as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time.

The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 2 mm from both sides and 3 mm from the top or bottom of the paper.

2 mm	Unprintable area

3 mm

Note

The printable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper. The printable area changes with the paper size.

Making a single copy

1 Load your document.

2 Press Start.

	Making multiple copies
	1 Load your document.
	2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly	3
	until the number of copies you want
	appears (up to 99).

—OR—

Press Number of Copies, and then press or hold or to increase or decrease the number of copies.

Note

DCP-7025 only:

To sort the copies, press Options and or to select Stack/Sort. (See Sorting

copies using the ADF (DCP-7025 only) on page 3-5.)

3 Press Start.

Stop copying

To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.

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