Brother DCP-7055 User Manual

BASIC USER’S GUIDE

DCP-7055 DCP-7060D

Version A

CHN-ENG

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circuit boards, used electrical parts and products as disposed electrical materials.

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by the same factory.

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User’s Guides and where do I find it?

Which manual? What’s in it? Where is it?

Safety and Legal Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety

Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations.

Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your

machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.

Basic User's Guide Learn the basic Copy and Scan operations and

how to replace consumables. See troubleshooting tips.

Advanced User's Guide

Software User's Guide

Learn more advanced operations: Copy, printing reports, and performing routine maintenance.

Follow these instructions for Printing and Scanning. Instructions are included for using the Brother ControlCenter utility.

For Chinese: Printed / In the box For Chinese English: PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the box

PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the Box

(BASIC USER'S GUIDE)

1 General information 1

Using the documentation .......................................................................................1

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................1

Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software

User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide............................................................1

Viewing Documentation...................................................................................1

Accessing Brother Support (Windows

Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) ................................................................3

Control panel overview ..........................................................................................4

Changing LCD language .......................................................................................6

2 Loading paper 7

Loading paper and print media ..............................................................................7

Loading paper in the standard paper tray........................................................7

Loading paper in the manual feed slot ............................................................9

Unscannable and unprintable areas..............................................................13

Paper settings......................................................................................................14

Paper Type ....................................................................................................14

Paper Size .....................................................................................................14

Acceptable paper and other print media..............................................................15

Recommended paper and print media ..........................................................15

Type and size of paper ..................................................................................15

Handling and using special paper .................................................................16

)................................................................3

3 Loading documents 19

How to load documents .......................................................................................19

Using the scanner glass ................................................................................19

4 Making copies 20

How to copy .........................................................................................................20

Stop copying..................................................................................................20

Copy settings.................................................................................................20

5 How to print from a computer 21

Printing a document.............................................................................................21

6 How to scan to a computer 22

Scanning a document as PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) ................22

Changing the SCAN key settings ........................................................................25

Before scanning.............................................................................................25

SCAN key settings.........................................................................................25

Scanning using the SCAN key ......................................................................27

A Routine maintenance 28

Replacing the consumable items.........................................................................28

Replacing the toner cartridge ........................................................................29

Replacing the drum unit.................................................................................35

Cleaning the machine..........................................................................................40

Cleaning the outside of the machine .............................................................40

Cleaning the scanner glass ...........................................................................41

Cleaning the corona wire...............................................................................42

Cleaning the drum unit ..................................................................................43

Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.................................................................48

B Troubleshooting 49

Error and maintenance messages.......................................................................49

Paper Jams..........................................................................................................52

Paper is jammed in the standard paper tray..................................................52

Paper is jammed at the back of the machine ................................................53

Paper is jammed inside the machine.............................................................55

Paper is jammed in the Duplex Tray .............................................................59

If you are having difficulty with your machine ......................................................61

Improving the print quality....................................................................................64

Machine Information ............................................................................................74

Checking the Serial Number..........................................................................74

Reset functions..............................................................................................74

How to reset the machine..............................................................................74

C Menu and features 75

On-screen programming......................................................................................75

Menu table.....................................................................................................75

How to access the menu mode .....................................................................75

Menu keys ...........................................................................................................76

Menu table...........................................................................................................77

D Specifications 80

General................................................................................................................80

Document Size ....................................................................................................83

Print media...........................................................................................................84

Copy ....................................................................................................................85

Scanner ...............................................................................................................86

Printer ..................................................................................................................87

Interfaces.............................................................................................................88

Computer requirements.......................................................................................89

Consumable items...............................................................................................91

E Index 92

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Table of Contents

(ADVANCED USER’S GUIDE)

The Advanced User's Guide explains the following features and operations. You can view the Advanced User's Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM.

1 General Setup

Memory storage

Ecology features

Toner Settings

LCD Contrast

User Settings Report

Scanning using a scanner driver

2 Making copies

Copy settings

Duplex Copying (1-sided to 2-sided) (For DCP-7060D)

A Routine maintenance

Cleaning the machine

Checking the machine

Packing and shipping the machine

B Glossary

CIndex

Note

General information 1

WARNING

Using the

Accessing 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 documentation 1

The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation.

Bold Bold style identifies keys on the

machine control panel or computer screen.

Italics Italicized 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.

Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide

This Basic User's Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use the advanced features Copy, Printer and Scanner. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, read the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide that are on the Documentation CD-ROM.

Viewing Documentation 1

a Turn on your computer. Insert the

Documentation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product function.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.

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

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.

(Windows® users) If the screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click index.html.

b (Macintosh users) Double-click the

Documentation CD-ROM icon, and then double-click index.html.

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Note

c Click your country.

d Point to your language, point to View

Guide, and then click the guide you want to read.

• (Windows® users only) Your web browser may display a yellow bar at the top of the page that contains a security warning about Active X controls. For the page to display correctly you must click on Allow Blocked Content, then click Yes in the Security Warning dialog box.

• (Windows

users only)1 For faster access, you can copy all user documentation in PDF format to a local folder on your computer. Point to your language, then click Copy to local disk.

Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or greater.

How to find Scanning instructions 1

There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:

Software User's Guide

 Scanning

 ControlCenter

Presto! PageManager User’s Guide

Presto! PageManager must be downloaded and installed before use.

 Instructions for scanning directly from

Presto! PageManager. The complete Presto! PageManager User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help section in the Presto! PageManager application.

General information

Accessing Brother

Support (Windows

You can find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center) on the Installation CD-ROM.

 Click Brother Support on the main menu.

The following screen will appear:

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Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh)

You can find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center) on the Installation CD-ROM.

 Double-click the Brother Support icon.

The following screen will appear:

 To access our website, click Brother

Home Page.

 For the latest news and product support

information, click Brother Solutions Center.

 To visit our website for original Brother

Supplies, click Supplies Information.



To access the Brother CreativeCenter for FREE photo projects and printable downloads, click

 To return to the main page, click Back or

if you have finished, click Exit.

Brother CreativeCenter

 To download and install Presto!

PageManager, click Presto! PageManager.

 For the latest news and product support

information, click Brother Solutions Center.

 To visit our website for original

Brother Supplies, click Supplies Information.

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Control panel overview

1 COPY keys:

Options

You can quickly and easily choose temporary settings for copying. These settings include:

Quality Brightness Contrast Enlarge/Reduce Page Layout

2 in 1 (ID) Copy

You can copy your Identification card both sides onto one page with the original size.

2 PRINT key:

Job Cancel

Cancels a 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).

3 SCAN key

Puts the machine in Scan mode.

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4LCD

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

5 Menu keys:

Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in this machine.

Clear

Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the current setting.

a + or b Press to scroll through the menus and options.

Lets you store your settings in the machine.

6Stop/Exit

Stops an operation or exits from a menu.

7Start

Lets you start making copies or scanning.

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Changing LCD language

You can change the LCD language.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose 1.General

Setup. Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose 0.Local

Language.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose your language.

Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

Loading paper 2

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 select 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.

Loading paper in the standard

paper tray 2

You can load up to 250 sheets. Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark (b b b) on the sliding paper width guide. (For recommended paper to use, see Paper capacity of the paper trays on page 15.)

Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from the standard paper tray

a Pull the paper tray completely out of the

machine.

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b While pressing the green paper-guide

release lever (1), slide the paper guides to fit the paper size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.

d Put paper in the tray and make sure:

 The paper is below the maximum

paper mark (b b b) (1).

Overfilling the paper tray will cause paper jams.

 The side to be printed on must be

face down.

 The paper guides touch the sides of

the paper so it will feed correctly.

c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid

paper jams and misfeeds.

e Put the paper tray firmly back in the

machine. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine.

Loading paper

Note

f Unfold the support flap (1) to prevent

paper from sliding off the face-down output tray.

Printing on plain paper or recycled paper from the manual feed slot

a Unfold 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.

Loading paper in the manual feed slot 2

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.

The machine automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot.

b (For DCP-7060D)

Open the manual feed slot cover.

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Note

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 in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper or transparency touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go.

Remove each printed sheet or envelope immediately to prevent a paper jam.

a Open the back cover (back output tray).

b (For printing envelopes)

Pull down the two green levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the righthand side, as shown in the illustration below.

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.

Loading paper

Note

c (For DCP-7060D)

Open the manual feed slot cover.

d Using both hands, slide the manual feed

slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use.

e 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.

• Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up.

• Make sure that the print media is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper 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.

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• If you put any print media in the manual feed slot before the machine is in Ready mode, 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.

• You can still use the machine while the scanner cover is up. To close the scanner cover, push it down with both hands.

Loading paper

Unscannable and unprintable areas 2

The figures below show maximum unscannable and unprintable areas. The unscannable and unprintable areas may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using.

Usage Document

Size

Top (1)

Bottom (1)

Left (2)

Right (2)

Copy Letter 3 mm 4 mm

*a single copy

A4 3 mm 3 mm

or a 1 in 1 copy

Scan Letter 3 mm 3 mm

A4 3 mm 3 mm

Print Letter 6 mm 6.35 mm

A4 6mm 6.35mm

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Paper settings

Paper Type 2

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.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type.

Press OK.

Press a or b to choose A4,

Executive, A5, A5 L, A6, B5, B6, 16K(195x270mm), 16K(197x273mm)

Press OK.

16K(184x260mm),

Letter

f Press Stop/Exit.

e Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain,

Thick, Thicker, Recycled Paper or Label.

Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

Paper Size 2

You can use several different sizes of paper for printing copies: A4, Letter, Executive,

A5, A5 L, A6, B5, B6, 16K(195x270mm), 16K(184x260mm) or 16K(197x273mm).

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 1.Paper.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose 2.Paper Size.

Press OK.

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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: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels or envelopes.

For best results, follow the instructions below:

 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.

 Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small

quantity to make sure the paper is suitable.

Type and size of paper 2

The machine loads paper from the installed standard paper tray or manual feed slot.

The name for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows:

Tray and optional unit Name

Standard paper tray Tray 1

Manual feed slot Manual

Paper capacity of the paper trays 2

Paper size Paper type No. of sheets

Paper Tray (Tray 1)

Manual feed slot (Manual)

A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, B5, B6, 16K(195x270mm), 16K(184x260mm), 16K(197x273mm)

Width: 76.2 to 216 mm

Length: 116 to 406.4 mm

Plain paper, Thin paper and Recycled paper

Plain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes and Labels

up to 250 [80 g/m

Single sheet

[80 g/m

]

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Handling and using special paper 2

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 392 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees centigrade).

 If you use bond paper, paper that has a

rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance.

Types of paper to avoid

Some types of paper may not perform well or may cause damage to your machine.

DO NOT use paper:

• that is highly textured

• that is extremely smooth or shiny

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IMPORTANT

• that is curled or warped

1 A curl of 2 mm or greater may cause

jams to occur.

• 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

If you use any of the types of paper listed, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.

Types of envelopes to avoid 2

DO NOT use envelopes:

• 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

Envelopes 2

Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and printquality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds. 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.

• with edges that are not straight or consistently square

• with windows, holes, cut-outs or perforations

• with glue on surface as shown in figure below

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• with double flaps

• with each side folded as shown in figure below

If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.

Labels 2

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.

Types of labels to avoid 2

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.

• 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.

• DO NOT insert labels that have previously been used, or have any labels missing from the sheet.

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.

Do not feed a label sheet through the machine more than one time.

IMPORTANT

Loading documents 3

How to load documents

You can make copies and scan from the scanner glass.

Using the scanner glass 3

You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book one page at a time.

Document Sizes Supported 3

Length: Up to 297.0 mm

Width: Up to 215.9 mm

Weight: Up to 2.0 kg

How to load documents 3

b Using the document guidelines on the

left and top, place the document

face down in the upper left corner of the scanner glass.

a Lift the document cover.

Close the document cover.

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

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How to copy 4

The following steps show the basic copy operation. For details about each option, see the Advanced User's Guide on the CD-ROM.

a Load your document face down on the

scanner glass. (See Using the scanner glass on page 19.)

b If you make a single copy, press Start.

If you make multiple copies, do the following:

 Press or hold a or b to increase or

decrease the number of copies and press Start.

Stop copying 4

Copy settings 4

You can change the following copy settings:

Press Menu, Options or 2 in 1 (ID) Copy and then press a or b to scroll through the copy settings. When the setting you want is displayed, press OK.

For details about changing the copy settings, see Copy settings in Chapter 2 of the

Advanced User's Guide.

You can change the following copy settings:

 Text & Graph

 Enlarge/Reduce

 Quality

 Brightness

 Contrast

 Page Layout

 Duplex

For DCP-7060D

To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.

How to print from a computer 5

Printing a document 5

The machine can receive data from your computer and print it. To print from a computer, install the printer driver. (See

Printing for Windows for Macintosh in the Software User's Guide for the details about the print settings.)

a Install the Brother printer driver on the

Installation CD-ROM. (See the Quick Setup Guide.)

b From your application, choose the Print

command.

or Printing and Faxing

c Choose the name of your machine in the

Print dialog box and click Properties.

d Choose the settings you want in the

Properties dialog box.

 Paper Size

 Orientation

 Copies

 Media Type

 Resolution

 Print Settings

 Multiple Page

 Duplex / Booklet

 Paper Source

For DCP-7060D

e Click OK to begin printing.

Note

How to scan to a computer 6

Scanning a document as PDF file using

ControlCenter4 (Windows

(For Macintosh users) See Scanning in the Software User's Guide.

• The screens on your PC may vary depending on your model.

• The illustrations in this chapter are based on "Advanced Mode" interface.

ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you quickly and easily access the applications you use most often. Using ControlCenter4 eliminates the need to manually launch specific applications. You can use ControlCenter4 on your computer.

a Load your document. (See How to load documents on page 19.)

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b Open ControlCenter4 by clicking start/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX (where

XXX-XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.

c Choose Home Mode or Advanced Mode before you use ControlCenter4.

d Make sure the machine you want to use is selected from the Model pull-down list.

How to scan to a computer

e Set the file type for saving to a folder. By default, the scanned data is saved as JPEG (*.jpg).

Click Configuration, and then select Button settings, Scan and File.

The configuration dialog box appears. You can change the default settings.

1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type pull-down list.

2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document.

3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the

Browse button.

4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution pull-down list.

5 You can choose the document size from the pull-down list.

f Click OK.

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g Click File.

The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is saved will open automatically.

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