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Table of Contents
Section IGeneral
1General information2
Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 2
Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
General information2
Loading paper and documents6
General setup17
1
General information1
Using the
documentation
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
BoldBold style identifies keys on the
machine control panel or
computer screen.
ItalicsItalicized style emphasizes an
important point or refers you to
a related topic.
Courier
New
Courier New font identifies the
messages shown on the LCD
of the machine.
Note
1
Illustrations in this User’s Guide are based
on the DCP-7045N.
Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the machine or
other objects.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a
possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch machine parts that are hot.
Incorrect setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Note icons give useful tips.
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General information
Accessing the
Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s
Guide (DCP-7045N
only)
This User’s Guide does not contain all the
information about the machine such as how
to use the advanced features of Printer,
Scanner and Network (DCP-7045N only).
When you are ready to learn detailed
information about these operations, read the
Software User’s Guide and Network User’s
Guide (DCP-7045N only).
Viewing documentation1
Viewing documentation (Windows®) 1
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, DCP-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name) from the program
group, and then click User’s Guides in HTML format.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
a Turn on your PC.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Windows
b If the language selection screen
appears, click your language.
®
into your CD-ROM drive.
c If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.The CD-ROM main
menu will appear.
1
If this window does not appear, use
®
Windows
Start.exe program from the root
directory of the Brother CD-ROM.
Explorer to find and run the
d Click Documentation.
e Click the documentation you want to
read:
HTML documents (3 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide (DCP7045N only) in HTML format.
This format is recommended for
viewing on your computer.
PDF documents (4 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide, Network User’s Guide (DCP7045N only) and Quick Setup Guide.
This format is recommended for
printing the manuals. Click to go to
the Brother Solutions Center, where
you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and
PDF Reader software are required.)
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3
Chapter 1
How to find scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User's Guide:1
Scanning a document using the TWAIN
driver in Chapter 2
Scanning a document using the WIA
driver (For Windows
only) in Chapter 2
Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3
Network Scanning in Chapter 4
(DCP-7045N only)
®
XP/Windows Vista®
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with
OCR How-to-Guides
The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™
11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be
viewed from the Help selection in the
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE
application.
Viewing documentation (Macintosh) 1
a Turn on your Macintosh.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Macintosh into your CD-ROM drive.
b The following window will appear.
e Double-click the top page file to view the
User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide (DCP7045N only) in HTML format.
f Click the documentation you want to
read.
User’s Guide
Software User’s Guide
Network User’s Guide
(DCP-7045N only)
Note
The documents are also available in PDF
format (4 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone operations,
Software User’s Guide, Network User’s
Guide (DCP-7045N only) and Quick
1
Setup Guide.
The PDF format is recommended for
printing the manuals.
Double-click Brother Solutions Center
icon to go to the Brother Solutions Center,
where you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and PDF
Reader software are required.)
How to find scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
c Double-click the Documentation icon.
d If the language selection screen
appears, double-click your language.
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Software User's Guide:1
Scanning in Chapter 9
Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 10
Network Scanning in Chapter 11
(DCP-7045N only)
Presto! PageManager User's Guide:1
The complete Presto! PageManager
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help
selection in the Presto! PageManager
application.
General information
Control panel overview1
DCP-7030, DCP-7040 and DCP-7045N have the same keys.
1Print key
Job Cancel
Cancels a programmed print job and clears it
from the machine’s memory.
To cancel multiple print jobs, hold down this
key until the LCD shows
Job Cancel (All).
2Scan key
Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details
about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
3 Copy keys:
Options
You can quickly and easily choose temporary
settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces or enlarges copies.
Contrast
You can increase or decrease the contrast of
your copies.
Number of Copies
Use this key to make multiple copies.
4LCD
Displays messages to help you set up and use
your machine.
5 Menu keys:
Clear/Back
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
+ or b-
a
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
OK
Lets you store your settings in the machine.
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings in this machine.
6Start
Lets you start making copies or scanning.
7Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
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5
2
Loading paper and documents2
Loading paper and
print media
The machine can feed paper from the
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
When you put paper into the paper tray, note
the following:
If your application software supports
paper size selection on the print menu,
you can choose it through the software. If
your application software does not
support it, you can set the paper size in
the printer driver or by using the control
panel buttons.
Before using paper that has holes in it,
such as organizer sheets, you must ‘fan’
the stack to avoid paper jams and
misfeeds.
Loading paper in the paper
tray2
2
Printing on plain paper, recycled
paper or transparencies from the
paper tray
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
b While pressing the green paper guide
release lever, slide the paper guides to
fit the paper size. Make sure that the
guides are firmly in the slots.
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6
Loading paper and documents
c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that
the paper is below the maximum paper
mark (1). The side to be printed on must
be face down.
1
CAUTION
To prevent damage to your machine
caused by paper misfeeding, make sure the
paper guides touch the sides of the paper.
d Put the paper tray firmly back in the
machine. Make sure that it is completely
inserted into the machine.
Loading paper in the manual
feed slot2
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.
Printing on plain paper, recycled
paper or transparencies from the
manual feed slot
Note
The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
a Fold out the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray, or remove each page as
soon as it comes out of the machine.
2
2
e Fold out the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray.
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1
b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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Chapter 2
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
d Using both hands, put one sheet of
paper or one transparency in the
manual feed slot until the front edge
touches the paper feed roller. When you
feel the machine pull in the paper, let go.
Printing on thick paper, bond paper,
labels and envelopes
When the back output tray is pulled down, the
machine has a straight paper path from the
manual feed slot through to the back of the
machine. Use this paper feed and output
method when you want to print on thick
paper, labels or envelopes.
Note
• Remove each printed sheet or envelope
immediately to prevent a paper jam.
• The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
a Open the back cover (back output tray).
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b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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Loading paper and documents
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
d Using both hands, put one sheet of
paper or one envelope in the manual
feed slot until the front edge of the paper
or envelope touches the paper feed
roller. When you feel the machine pull in
the paper, let go.
Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot
with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the print media (See
Acceptable paper and other print media
on page 11) is straight and in the proper
position on the manual feed slot. If it is not,
the paper or the transparency may not be
fed correctly, resulting in a skewed
printout or a paper jam.
• Do not put more than one sheet of paper
in the manual feed slot at any one time, as
it may cause a jam.
• If you put any print media in the manual
feed slot before the machine is in the
Ready state, the print media may be
ejected without being printed on.
• To easily remove a small printout from the
output tray, lift up the scanner cover by
using both hands as shown in the
illustration.
2
• You can still use the machine while the
scanner cover is up. To close the scanner
cover, push it down with both hands.
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Chapter 2
Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for copies2
The printable area of your machine begins at
approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom
and 2 mm from both sides of the paper.
2
1
2
13 mm
22 mm
Note
This unprintable area shown above is for a
single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size
paper. The unprintable area changes with
the paper size.
1
Unprintable area when printing from a computer2
When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.
PortraitLandscape
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
Windows® printer driver and
Macintosh printer driver
BRScript Driver for Windows®
and Macintosh
(DCP-7045N only)
Portrait14.23 mm4.23 mm
26.01 mm4.23 mm
Landscape14.23 mm4.23 mm
25 mm4.23 mm
Note
The unprintable area shown above is for A4 size paper. The unprintable area changes with the
paper size.
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Acceptable paper and
other print media
Print quality may vary according to the type of
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print
media: plain paper, bond paper, recycled
paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below:
Use paper made for plain paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
Use labels and transparencies which are
designed for use in laser machines.
Do not put different types of paper in the
paper tray at the same time because it
may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
For correct printing, you must choose the
same paper size from your software
application as the paper in the tray.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing.
When you use transparencies remove
each sheet immediately to prevent
smudging or paper jams.
Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph
value, and a moisture content of approx.
5%.
2
.
Recommended paper and
print media2
2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using
the following paper.
Paper TypeItem
Plain Paper
Recycled PaperXerox Recycled Supreme
Transparency3M CG3300
LabelsAvery laser label L7163
EnvelopeAntalis River series (DL)
Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m
Xerox Business 80 g/m
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80g/m
Type and size of paper2
The machine loads paper from the installed
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
Standard paper tray2
Since the standard paper tray is a universal
type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one
paper type and size at a time) listed in the
table in Paper capacity of the paper trays
on page 12. The standard paper tray can
hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4 size paper
(80 g/m
maximum paper mark on the sliding paper
width guide.
2
). Paper can be loaded up to the
2
2
2
Manual Feed Slot2
The manual feed slot can hold a sheet with a
size of 76.2 to 220 mm wide and 116 to
406.4 mm long. You can use the manual feed
slot if you are using special paper, envelopes
or labels.
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Chapter 2
Paper capacity of the paper trays2
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets
Paper TrayA4, Letter, Executive,
A5, A6, B5, B6.
Manual Feed SlotWidth: 76.2 to 220 mm
Length: 116 to 406.4 mm
Plain paper and recycled
paper
Transparencyup to 10
Plain paper, recycled
paper, bond paper,
envelopes, labels and
transparencies
up to 250
[80 g/m
1
2
]
Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Basis weight
Thickness80-110 µm
RoughnessHigher than 20 sec.
Stiffness
Grain directionLong grain
Volume resistivity
Surface resistivity
FillerCaCO
Ash contentBelow 23 wt%
BrightnessHigher than 80 %
OpacityHigher than 85 %
75-90 (g/m
90-150 cm
10e
10e
2
)
3
/100
9
-10e11 ohm
9
12
-10e
ohm-cm
(Neutral)
3
Handling and using special
paper2
The machine is designed to work well with
most types of xerographic and bond paper.
However, some paper variables may have an
effect on print quality or handling reliability.
Always test samples of paper before
purchasing to ensure desirable performance.
Store paper in its original packaging and keep
it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from
moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Some important guidelines when selecting
paper are:
Do not use inkjet paper because it may
cause a paper jam or damage your
machine.
Preprinted paper must use ink that can
withstand the temperature of the
machine’s fusing process (200 degrees
centigrade).
If you use bond paper, paper having a
rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or
creased, the paper may exhibit degraded
performance.
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Types of paper to avoid2
Some types of paper may not perform well
or may cause damage to your machine.
DO NOT use paper:
CAUTION
• that is highly textured
• that is extremely smooth or shiny
• that is curled or warped
1
1
12 mm
• that is coated or has a chemical finish
• that is damaged, creased or folded
• that exceeds the recommended weight
specification in this guide
• with tabs and staples
• with letterheads using low temperature
dyes or thermography
• that is multipart or carbonless
• that is designed for inkjet printing
Envelopes2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your
machine. However, some envelopes may
have feed and print-quality problems
because of the way they have been made. A
suitable envelope should have edges with
straight, well-creased folds and the leading
edge should not be thicker than two sheets of
paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be
of baggy or flimsy construction. You should
buy quality envelopes from a supplier who
understands that you will be using the
envelopes in a laser machine.
Envelopes can be fed from manual feed slot
one at a time. We recommend that you print
a test envelope to make sure the print results
are what you want before you print or
purchase a large quantity of envelopes.
Check the following:
Envelopes should have a lengthwise
sealing flap.
The sealing flaps should be folded crisply
and correctly (irregularly cut or folded
envelopes may cause paper jams).
Envelopes should consist of two layers of
paper in the area circled in figure below.
2
If you use any of the types of paper listed
above, they may damage your machine.
This damage is not covered under any
Brother warranty or service agreement.
1
1 Feeding direction
We recommend that you do not print
within 15 mm of the edges of envelopes.
Envelope joints that are sealed by the
manufacturer should be secure.
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Chapter 2
Types of envelopes to avoid2
DO NOT use envelopes:
CAUTION
• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an
unusual shape
• that are extremely shiny or textured
• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings
• with self-adhesive closures
• that are of a baggy construction
• that are not sharply creased
• that are embossed (have raised writing
on them)
• that were previously printed by a laser
machine
• that are pre-printed on the inside
• that cannot be arranged neatly when
stacked
• that are made of paper that weighs more
than the paper weight specifications for
the machine
• with edges that are not straight or
consistently square
• with double flaps as shown in figure
below
• with sealing flaps that have not been
folded at purchase
• with sealing flaps as shown in figure
below
• with each side folded as shown in figure
below
• with windows, holes, cut-outs or
perforations
• with glue on surface as shown in figure
below
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If you use any of the types of envelopes
listed above, they may damage your
machine. This damage is not covered
under any Brother warranty or service
agreement.
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
Loading paper and documents
Labels2
The machine will print on most types of labels
designed for use with a laser machine. Labels
should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based
since this material is more stable at the high
temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives
should not come in contact with any part of
the machine, because the label stock may
stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause
jams and print quality problems. No adhesive
should be exposed between the labels.
Labels should be arranged so that they cover
the entire length and width of the sheet. Using
labels with spaces may result in labels
peeling off and causing serious jams or print
problems.
All labels used in this machine must be able
to withstand a temperature of 392 degrees
Fahrenheit (200 degrees centigrade) for a
period of 0.1 seconds.
Label sheets should not exceed the paper
weight specifications described in this User’s
Guide. Labels exceeding this specification
may not feed or print correctly and may cause
damage to your machine.
Labels can be fed from the manual feed slot
only.
Types of labels to avoid2
Do not use labels that are damaged, curled,
wrinkled or an unusual shape.
DO NOT feed part used label sheets. The
exposed carrier sheet will damage your
machine.
CAUTION
Loading documents2
Using the automatic
document feeder (ADF)
(DCP-7040 and DCP-7045N)2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds
each sheet individually. Use standard
80 g/m
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
2
paper and always fan the pages
Temperature: 20 to 30° C
Humidity: 50% - 70%
2
Paper: Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m
Business 80 g/m
CAUTION
2
or Xerox
DO NOT leave thick documents on the
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may
jam.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled,
folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped,
pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric.
To avoid damaging your machine while
using the ADF, DO NOT pull on the
document while it is feeding.
To scan non-standard documents see
Using the scanner glass on page 16.
Make sure documents written with ink are
completely dry.
2
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Chapter 2
Documents must be from 148 to
215.9 mm wide and from 148 to 355.6 mm
long, and of a standard weight 80 g/m
2
.
a Fold out the ADF document output
support flap (1) and the ADF support
flap (2).
2
1
b Fan the pages well.
c Place your document, face up top edge
first, in the ADF until you feel it touch the
feed roller.
Note
(DCP-7040 and DCP-7045N) To use the
scanner glass, the ADF must be empty.
a Lift the document cover.
b Using the document guidelines on the
left, centre the document face down on
the scanner glass.
d Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the
width of your document.
1
Using the scanner glass2
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.
c Close the document cover.
If the document is a book or is thick do not
slam the cover or press on it.
CAUTION
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3
General setup3
Paper settings3
Paper type3
Set up the machine for the type of paper you
are using. This will give you the best print
quality.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain,
Thick, Thicker, Transparency or
Recycled Paper.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
e Press Stop/Exit.
Note
If you chose Transparency as the paper
type you will only be able to choose
Letter or A4 size paper in Step d.
Volume settings3
Beeper volume3
When the beeper is on, the machine will beep
when you press a key or make a mistake. You
can choose a range of volume levels, from
High to Off.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
3
Paper size3
You can use seven sizes of paper for printing
copies: A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5 and
B6.
When you change the size of paper in the
tray, you will also need to change the setting
for paper size at the same time so your
machine can fit the document on the page.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 2.Paper Size.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose A4, Letter,
Executive, A5, A6, B5 or B6.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 3.Beeper.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Med or
High.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 3
Ecology features3
Toner Save3
You can save toner using this feature. When
you set Toner Save to On, print appears
lighter. The default setting is Off.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 4.Ecology.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose 1.Toner Save.
Press OK.
e Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
Note
We do not recommend Toner Save for
printing Photo or Greyscale images.
Sleep time3
Setting the sleep time reduces power
consumption by turning off the fuser while the
machine is idle.
You can choose how long the machine must
be idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes
into sleep mode. When the machine receives
computer data, or makes a copy, the timer will
be reset. The default setting is 05 minutes.
While the machine is in sleep mode the LCD
will display Sleep. When printing or copying
in sleep mode, there will be a short delay
while the fuser warms up.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 4.Ecology.
Press OK.
d Press a or b to choose 2.Sleep Time.
Press OK.
e Enter the length of time the machine is
idle before entering sleep mode (00 to
99). Press OK.
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f Press Stop/Exit.
Note
To turn off sleep mode, press Start and
Options at the same time in e. Press a or
b to choose Off. Press OK.
General setup
LCD contrast3
You can change the contrast to make the
LCD look lighter or darker.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 5.LCD
Contrast.
Press OK.
d Press a to make the LCD darker. Or,
press b to make the LCD lighter.
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
User Settings List3
You can print a list of the settings you
programmed.
Network Configuration
List (DCP-7045N only)
The Network Configuration List prints a report
listing all the current network configuration
including the network print server settings.
Note
Node name: Node name appears in the
Network Configuration List. The default
node name is “BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX”.
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 7.Network
Config.
Press OK.
d Press Start.
e Press Stop/Exit.
3
3
a Press Menu.
b Press a or b to choose 1.General
Setup.
Press OK.
c Press a or b to choose 6.User
Settings.
Press OK.
d Press Start.
e Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 3
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Section II
CopyII
Making copies22
4
Making copies4
How to copy4
Entering copy mode4
1 Stack/Sort
2 Copy ratio and copy layout
3 Contrast
4Quality
5 Number of copies
1
Sort is only available for the DCP-7040 and DCP7045N.
Making a single copy4
a Load your document.
1
Stop copying4
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.
b Press Start.
Making multiple copies4
a Load your document.
b Do one of the following:
Press Number of Copies to enter
the number of copies (up to 99).
Press or hold a or b to increase or
decrease the number of copies.
c Press Start.
Note
To sort your copies, see Sorting copies
using the ADF (DCP-7040 and DCP7045N) on page 26.
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