Brother DCP-8085DN User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE

DCP-8080DN DCP-8085DN

Version 0

USA/CAN

If you need to call Customer Service

Please complete the following information for future reference:

Model Number: DCP-8080DN and DCP-8085DN (Circle your model number)

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Place of Purchase:

The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service.

http://www.brother.com/registration/

By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:

 may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product

should you lose your receipt;

 may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss

covered by insurance; and,

 will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special

offers.

The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product is online at http://www.brother.com/registration/

Brother numbers

IMPORTANT

For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country.

Register your product

By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:

 may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;  may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,  will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.

Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at

http://www.brother.com/registration/

FAQs (frequently asked questions)

The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Digital Copier/Printer needs. You can download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.

http://solutions.brother.com/

Note

You can check here for Brother driver updates. To keep your machine performance up to date, check here for the latest firmware upgrade

(Windows

For Customer Service

In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)

1-901-379-1215 (fax)

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER

(514) 685-4898 (fax)

Service Center Locator (USA only)

For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437).

Service Center Locations (Canada only)

For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.

Ordering accessories and supplies

For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (You can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.)

Note

In Canada, only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

In USA: 1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255)

1-800-947-1445 (fax)

http://www.brothermall.com/

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER

http://www.brother.ca/

Description Item

Toner Cartridge Standard

Toner Cartridge High Yield

Drum Unit

TN-620 (Approx. 3,000 pages)

TN-650 (Approx. 8,000 pages)

DR-620 (Approx. 25,000 pages) Paper Tray #2 (Option) LT-5300 User’s Guide LS7435001 (English for USA and Canada)

LS7435002 (French for Canada) Quick Setup Guide LS7449001 (English for USA and Canada)

LS7449002 (French for Canada)

Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.

Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use.

Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties

(USA and Canada)

BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.

Compilation and Publication Notice

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.

Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

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Brother® Three-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(USA Only)

Who is covered:

 This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given

only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).

 If you purchased a product from someone

other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.

What is covered:

 This Product includes a Machine and

Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to toner cartridges, drums, print heads and ink cartridges.

 Except as otherwise provided herein,

Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.

 This warranty applies only to products

purchased and used in the United States. For products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States).

What is the length of the Warranty Period(s):

 Machines have a two-stage warranty: 2

years from the original purchase date and an additional warranty up to 3 years from the original purchase date.

 Accompanying Consumable and

Accessories Items have a one-stage warranty: 90 days from the original purchase date or the rated life of the Consumable Item, whichever occurs first.

What is NOT covered:

This warranty does not cover: 1 Physical damage to this Product; 2 Damage caused by improper installation,

improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper preparation and/or packaging);

3 Damage caused by another device or

software used with this Product (including but not limited to damage resulting from

use of non Brother Consumable and Accessory Items);

4 Consumable and Accessory Items that

expired in accordance with a rated life; and,

5 Problems arising from other than defects

in materials or workmanship.

This warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number).

What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:

Report your issue to either our Customer Service Hotline at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877276-8437) or a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) or visit our web site at www.brother-usa.com.

What Brother will ask you to do:

After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.

You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping.

-brand parts and

Brother® Three-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(USA Only)

What Brother will do:

First 2 Years: concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is covered by this warranty and you first reported the problem with your Machine to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within 2 years from the original purchase date or (ii) you first reported the problem with the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the earlier of 90 days from the original purchase date or the rated life of the item, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is made by Brother in its sole discretion. Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) and use refurbished parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new product/parts. The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.

2 Years to 3 Years: If the problem reported concerning your

Machine is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem after 2 years, but before 3 years from the original purchase date, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair the Machine at no charge to you for parts or labor. Brother reserves the right to use refurbished parts provided such refurbished parts conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new product/parts. The repaired Machine will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.

If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) are not covered by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) back to you.

If the problem reported

if (i)

The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this warranty.

What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:

When a replacement Machine is authorized by Brother, and you have delivered the Machine to an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will provide you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing directly with Brother’s Express Exchange Service Brother will send to you a replacement Machine shipped for receipt within two business days, with the understanding that you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of purchase information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the shipping bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother. Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number. Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product only if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the problems of your original Product are not covered by the warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Machine you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be covered by the balance of the warranty period remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the property of Brother. Retain your original

Accessory Items and a copy of the return shipping bill, signed by the courier.

Brother® Three-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service

(USA Only)

Limitations:

Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

 This Warranty is the only warranty that

Brother is giving for this Product. It is the

final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother’s obligations to

you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.

 This warranty gives you certain rights and

you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

 This Warranty (and Brother’s obligation to

you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.

Important: We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship this product.

BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE

LIMITED WARRANTY

(Canada only)

Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service Centres, will repair or replace (at Brother’s sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in Canada.

This limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without limitation, ink cartridges, print cartridges, print rolls, thermal paper rolls, toner cartridges, drum units, OPC belts, fixing units, print heads, paper feed rollers, transfer rolls, cleaning rollers, waste toner packs, oil bottles) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or if shipped out of the country.

The use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products may void your warranty. This limited warranty ceases when this machine is rented, sold, or otherwise disposed of. Operation of the MFC/Fax machine in excess of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Fax machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end-user/purchaser to a “Brother” Authorized Service Centre, together with your Canadian Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.

When shipping or transporting your MFC/Fax machine, please refer to your Operation Manual for the proper packaging procedures.

For Laser units: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit, waste toner packs or oil bottles on applicable models) during shipping or transport will cause severe damage to the Laser MFC/Fax machine and will void the Warranty.

For inkjet units: (When shipping your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the original protective parts. If original protective parts are not available, leave ink cartridges installed. Please avoid shipping the unit without original protective parts or ink cartridges.) Damage to your print head resulting from packing the Inkjet MFC/Fax machine without the ink cartridges or the protective parts will void your warranty.

Improper packaging may cause severe damage to the machine during shipping and will void the warranty.

BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATIONS, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED.

No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its Authorized Service Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this warranty. The warranty states Brother’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Fax machine to operate properly.

Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Fax machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of liability, such limitation, may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from Province to Province.

Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centres throughout Canada. For Technical Assistance or for the name and location of your nearest Authorized Service Centre call 1-877-BROTHER.

Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother’s Web Site www.brother.ca.

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Section I General

1 General information 2

Using the documentation.......................................................................................2

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2

Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide ........................3

Viewing documentation ................................................................................... 3

Accessing Brother support (Windows

Control panel overview ..........................................................................................6

Status LED indications .................................................................................... 8

2 Loading paper and documents 10

Loading paper and print media ............................................................................10

Loading paper in the standard paper tray......................................................10

Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) ........................................12

Unprintable area ............................................................................................13

Acceptable paper and other print media..............................................................14

Recommended paper and print media ..........................................................14

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

Handling and using special paper .................................................................17

Loading documents .............................................................................................20

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) ................................................20

Using the scanner glass ................................................................................21

) ................................................................5

3 General Setup 22

Paper settings......................................................................................................22

Paper Type ....................................................................................................22

Paper Size .....................................................................................................22

Tray Use in copy mode.................................................................................. 23

Tray Use in print mode ..................................................................................23

Volume settings ...................................................................................................24

Beeper volume ..............................................................................................24

Automatic daylight savings time .......................................................................... 24

Ecology features ..................................................................................................24

Toner Save ....................................................................................................24

Sleep Time ....................................................................................................25

Turning off the scanner lamp ...............................................................................25

LCD Contrast .......................................................................................................25

User Settings List.................................................................................................26

Network Configuration List...................................................................................26

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4 Security features 27

Secure Function Lock 2.0.................................................................................... 27

Setting the password for the administrator ................................................... 27

Changing the password for the administrator................................................28

Setting up public user mode .......................................................................... 28

Setting up restricted users.............................................................................29

Turning Secure Function Lock on/off.............................................................29

Switching Users............................................................................................. 30

Section II Copy

5 Making copies 32

How to copy......................................................................................................... 32

Entering copy mode.......................................................................................32

Making a single copy .....................................................................................32

Making multiple copies .................................................................................. 32

Stop copying.................................................................................................. 32

Copy options (temporary settings)....................................................................... 33

Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................33

Improving copy quality...................................................................................34

Sorting copies using the ADF ........................................................................34

Changing text copy resolution .......................................................................34

Adjusting Contrast and Brightness ................................................................35

Making N in 1 copies (page layout) ...............................................................36

Duplex (2-sided) copying ....................................................................................37

Duplex Copy (long edge flip) .........................................................................37

Advanced Duplex Copy (short edge).............................................................38

Tray selection ......................................................................................................40

Out of memory message .....................................................................................40

Section III Direct printing

6 Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera

supporting mass storage 42

Supported file formats..........................................................................................42

Creating a PRN or PostScript Printing data directly from the USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera

supporting mass storage ..................................................................................43

Understanding the error messages .....................................................................45

3™ file for direct printing....................................42

Section IV Software

7 Software and Network features 48

How to read the HTML User’s Guide...................................................................48

Windows Macintosh

......................................................................................................48

....................................................................................................49

Section V Appendixes

A Safety and legal 52

Choosing a location ............................................................................................. 52

To use the machine safely...................................................................................54

Important safety instructions..........................................................................57

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity

(USA only) .................................................................................................59

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) ..............................59

Laser safety ...................................................................................................60

FDA regulations............................................................................................. 60

Disconnect device .........................................................................................61

LAN connection .............................................................................................61

International ENERGY STAR

Libtiff Copyright and License ...............................................................................62

Trademarks..........................................................................................................63

B Options 64

Compliance Statement.................................61

Options ................................................................................................................64

Optional paper tray (LT-5300) .............................................................................65

Memory board......................................................................................................65

Installing extra memory ................................................................................. 66

C Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 67

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................67

If you are having difficulty with your machine ................................................67

Improving the print quality ............................................................................. 74

Error and maintenance messages....................................................................... 81

Document jams..............................................................................................85

Paper jams ....................................................................................................86

Routine maintenance...........................................................................................92

Cleaning the outside of the machine .............................................................93

Cleaning the scanner.....................................................................................94

Cleaning the laser scanner window...............................................................95

Cleaning the corona wire...............................................................................96

Cleaning the drum unit ..................................................................................98

Replacing the consumable items.......................................................................100

Replacing a toner cartridge .........................................................................101

Replacing the drum unit...............................................................................103

Replacing periodic maintenance parts............................................................... 106

Machine Information .......................................................................................... 106

Checking the Serial Number........................................................................106

Checking the Page Counters.......................................................................106

Checking the remaining life of parts ............................................................ 107

Reset ...........................................................................................................107

How to reset ................................................................................................ 108

Packing and shipping the machine .................................................................... 108

D Menu and features 110

On-screen programming....................................................................................110

Menu table................................................................................................... 110

Memory storage........................................................................................... 110

Menu keys .........................................................................................................110

How to access the menu mode ................................................................... 111

Menu table.........................................................................................................112

Entering text ......................................................................................................122

E Specifications 124

General.............................................................................................................. 124

Print media......................................................................................................... 126

Copy ..................................................................................................................128

Scan ..................................................................................................................129

Print ...................................................................................................................130

Interfaces...........................................................................................................131

Direct Print feature............................................................................................. 132

Computer requirements..................................................................................... 133

Consumable items............................................................................................. 135

Ethernet wired network...................................................................................... 136

F Glossary 138

G Index 139

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Section I

General I

General information 2 Loading paper and documents 10 General Setup 22 Security features 27

General information 1

Using the documentation 1

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.

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor injuries.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT describes procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible machine problems or damage to 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.

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.

General information

Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide

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. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, read the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide.

Viewing documentation 1

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 labeled 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.

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 (2 manuals):

Software User’s Guide and NetworkUser’sGuide 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,

NetworkUser’sGuide 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.)

Chapter 1

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: 1

 Scanning a document using the TWAIN

driver in Chapter 2

 Scanning a document using the WIA

driver (Windows Chapter 2

 Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3  Network Scanning in Chapter 4

XP/Windows Vista®) in

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 labeled Macintosh

b The following window will appear.

c Double-click the Documentation icon.

into your CD-ROM drive.

d If the language selection screen

appears, double-click your language.

e Double-click the top page file to view the

Software User’s Guide and NetworkUser’sGuidein HTML format.

f Click the documentation you want to

read.

 Software User’s Guide

 NetworkUser’sGuide

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 and Quick 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.)

General information

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: 1

 Scanning in Chapter 9  Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 10  Network Scanning in Chapter 11

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.

Accessing Brother support (Windows

You can find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers in Brother numbers on page i and on the Brother CD-ROM.

 Click Brother Support on the main menu.

The following screen will appear:

) 1

 To access our web site

(http://www.brother.com Brother Home Page.

 To view all Brother Numbers, including

Customer Service numbers for the USA and Canada, click Support Information.

 To access the USA Brother online

shopping mall (http://www.brothermall.com additional product and service information, click Brother Mall.com.

 To access Canada’s Brother online

shopping mall (http://www.brother.ca additional product and services information, click Shop Online (Canada).

 For the latest news and product support

information (http://solutions.brother.com click Brother Solutions Center.

 To visit our web site for original/genuine

Brother supplies (http://www.brother.com/original/ Supplies Information.

To return to the main page, click Back or if you have finished, click Exit.

) click

) for

), click

Chapter 1

Control panel overview 1

DCP-8080DN and DCP-8085DN have the same keys.

1Status LED

The LED will flash and change color depending on the machine status.

2LCD

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

3 Menu keys:

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

Clear/Back

Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the current setting.

Lets you store your settings in the machine. d or c Press to scroll backwards or forwards through

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

4 Numeric keys

Use these keys to enter text.

5Stop/Exit

Stops an operation or exits from a menu.

6Start

Lets you start making copies or scanning.

7 Copy keys:

Duplex

You can choose Duplex to copy on both sides of the paper.

Contrast/Quality

Lets you change the quality or contrast for the next copy.

Enlarge/Reduce

Reduces or enlarges copies.

Tray Select

Lets you change which tray will be used for the next copy.

Sort

Sorts multiple copies using the ADF.

Nin1

You can choose N in 1 to copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page.

General information

8 Scan

Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details about scanning, see the Software

User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

9 Print keys:

Secure/Direct

This key has two functions.

 Secure

You can print data saved in memory when you enter your four-digit password. (For details about using the Secure key, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

When using Secure Function Lock, you can switch restricted users by holding down c as you press Secure/Direct. (See Secure Function Lock 2.0 on page 27.)

 Direct

Lets you print data from a USB Flash memory drive that you can connect directly to the machine. The Direct key will be active when a USB Flash memory drive is connected to the machine’s USB direct interface. (See Printing data directly from

the USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage

on page 43.)

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).

Chapter 1

Status LED indications 1

The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change color depending on the machine’s status.

LED Machine Status Description

Green

(blinking)

Green

Yellow

(blinking)

Yellow

Red

(blinking)

Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode.

Warming Up The machine is warming up for printing.

Ready The machine is ready to print.

Receiving Data The machine is either receiving data from the computer,

processing data in memory, or printing data.

Data Remaining

Print data remains in the machine memory.

in Memory

Service error Follow the steps below.

1. Turn off the power switch.

2. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on and try to print again.

If you cannot clear the error and you see the same service call indication after turning the machine back on, please call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.)

General information

Red

Cover open The front cover or fuser cover is open. Close the cover. Toner Life End Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Paper error Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam. Check the LCD

message.

Scan lock Check that the scanner lock lever is released.

Others Check the LCD message.

Note

When the power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode, the LED is off.

Loading paper and documents 2

Loading paper and print media 2

The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray.

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

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

a Pull the paper tray completely out of the

machine.

b While pressing the blue 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.

c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid

paper jams and misfeeds.

Loading paper and documents

Note

For Legal and Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper are not available in some regions.)

d 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.

f Unfold the support flap (1) to prevent

paper from sliding off the face-down output tray.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly.

e Put the paper tray firmly back in the

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

Chapter 2

Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2

You can load up to 3 envelopes or special print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets of plain paper. Use this tray to print or copy on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels or transparencies.

Printing on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies

Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible.

When the back output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels or transparencies.

IMPORTANT

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

a Open the back cover (back output tray).

b Open the MP tray and lower it gently.

c Pull out the MP tray support (1) and

unfold the flap (2).

d While pressing the paper side guide

release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the width of the paper that you are going to use.

IMPORTANT

Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly.

e Put the envelopes (up to 3), thick paper,

labels or transparencies in the MP tray with the top edge first and the print side face up. Make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper mark (b).

Loading paper and documents

Unprintable area 2

Unprintable area for copies 2

The figures show unprintable areas.

Note

This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using Letter size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size.

Document Size

Top (1) Bottom (1)

Left (2) Right (2)

Letter 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) A4 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.08 in. (2 mm)

Unprintable area when printing from a computer 2

When using the driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.

Portrait Landscape

Portrait 1 0.16 in. (4.23 mm) 0.16 in. (4.23 mm)

Landscape 1 0.16 in. (4.23 mm) 0.16 in. (4.23 mm)

Windows® printer driver and

Macintosh

printer driver

BRScript Driver for Windows

and Macintosh®

2 0.25 in. (6.35 mm) 0.16 in. (4.23 mm)

2 0.2 in. (5.08 mm) 0.16 in. (4.23 mm)

Note

The unprintable area shown above is for Letter size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size.

Chapter 2

Acceptable paper and other print media 2

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, transparencies, labels or envelopes.

For best results, follow the instructions below:

 Use paper made for plain paper copying.  Use paper that is 16 to 28 lb (60 to

105 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 proper printing, you must choose the

same paper size from your software application as the paper in the tray.

Recommended paper and print media 2

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

Paper Type Item

Plain Paper Xerox 4200DP 20 lb

Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb=90 g/m

Recycled Paper No specific brand

recommended Transparency 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser labels white

#5160 Envelope No specific brand

recommended

)

 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%.

Type and size of paper 2

The machine loads paper from the installed standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray.

Loading paper and documents

Standard paper tray 2

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 16. The standard paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4, Legal or

Folio size paper (20 lb or 80 g/m

). Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark on the sliding paper width guide.

Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2

The MP tray can hold up to 50 sheets of plain

paper, 16-43 lb (60-163 g/m

), or up to 3 envelopes. Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark on the sliding paper width guide.

Optional lower tray (LT-5300) 2

The optional lower tray can hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4, Legal or Folio size paper

(20 lb or 80 g/m the top line of the maximum paper mark on the sliding paper width guide.

). Paper can be loaded up to

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

Tray and optional unit Name

Standard paper tray Tray 1 Optional lower tray Tray 2 Multi-purpose tray MP tray

Chapter 2

Paper capacity of the paper trays 2

Paper size Paper types No. of sheets

Paper Tray (Tray #1)

A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, B5, B6 and

Folio

Plain paper, Thin paper, Bond paper and Recycled paper

up to 250 20 lb (80 g/m2)

Transparency up to 10

Multi-purpose tray (MP tray)

Width: 2.75 to 8.5 in. (69.8 to 216 mm)

Length: 4.57 to 16 in. (116 to 406.4 mm)

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

up to 50

20 lb (80 g/m

)

up to 3 (envelopes)

Transparency up to 10 Paper Tray (Tray #2)

Folio size is 8.5 in. × 13 in. (215.9 mm x 330.2 mm)

A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, B5, B6

and Folio

Plain paper, Thin paper,

Bond paper and

Recycled paper

up to 250 20 lb (80 g/m2)

Recommended paper specifications 2

The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.

Basis weight

20-24 lb (75-90 g/m

Thickness 80-110 µm Roughness Higher than 20 sec. Stiffness

90-150 cm

/100 Grain direction Long grain Volume resistivity

Surface resistivity

Filler CaCO

-10e11 ohm

10e

-10e12 ohm-cm

10e

(Neutral)

Ash content Below 23 wt% Brightness Higher than 80% Opacity Higher than 85%

)

Loading paper and documents

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 (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.

Types of paper to avoid 2

IMPORTANT

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

• that is curled or warped

1 0.08 in. (2mm)

• 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 or 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 above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.

Chapter 2

Envelopes 2

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 only be fed from the MP tray. Do not print envelopes using duplex printing. 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.

Types of envelopes to avoid 2

IMPORTANT

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

• 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

1 Feeding direction

 Envelope joints that are sealed by the

manufacturer should be secure.

 We recommend that you do not print

within 0.6 in. (15 mm) of the edges of envelopes.

• with double flaps as shown in figure below

Loading paper and documents

• 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

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.

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.

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 properly and may cause damage to your machine.

Labels can be fed from the MP Tray only.

Types of labels to avoid 2

Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape.

IMPORTANT

Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed because your machine will be damaged.

Chapter 2

Loading documents 2

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) 2

The ADF can hold up to 50 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb

(80 g/m before putting them in the ADF.

Recommended environment 2

) paper and always fan the pages

Temperature: 68° F to 86° F (20 to 30° C) Humidity: 50% - 70% Paper: Xerox 4200 (20 lb/Letter)

IMPORTANT

• 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, paperclipped, pasted or taped.

a Unfold the ADF document output

support flap (1) and the ADF support flap (2).

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.

d Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the

width of your document.

• 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.

Note

To scan non-standard documents see Using the scanner glass on page 21.

 Make sure documents written with ink are

completely dry.

Loading paper and documents

Using the scanner glass 2

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 8.5 in. wide and 14 in. long (215.9 mm wide and 355.6 mm long).

Note

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

a Lift the document cover. b Using the document guidelines on the

left, center the document face down on the scanner glass.

c Close the document cover.

IMPORTANT

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

General Setup 3

Paper settings 3

Paper Type 3

Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality.

a Do one of the following:

 To set the paper type for the

MP Tray press Menu, 1, 1, 1, 1.

 To set the paper type for Tray#1

press Menu, 1, 1, 1, 2.

 To set the paper type for Tray#2

press Menu, 1, 1, 1, 3 if you installed the optional tray.

Tray#2 Only or T2 appears only if the optional tray is installed.

11.Paper Type

1.MP Tray

a Plain b Thick Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain,

Thick, Thicker, Transparency or Recycled Paper.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Paper Size 3

You can use ten sizes of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A5 L, A6, B5, B6, Folio and A4.

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.

a Do one of the following:

 To set the paper size for the

MP Tray press Menu, 1, 1, 2, 1.

 To set the paper size for Tray#1

press Menu, 1, 1, 2, 2.

 To set the paper size for Tray#2

press Menu, 1, 1, 2, 3 if you installed the optional tray.

Tray#2 Only or T2 appears only if the optional tray is installed.

12.Paper Size

1.MP Tray

a Letter b Legal Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Letter, Legal,

Executive, A5, A5 L, A6, B5, B6, Folio, A4 or Any.

Press OK.

Note

You can choose Transparency for Tray #1 and the MP Tray.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Note

• Any size appears only when you choose the MP tray.

• If you choose Any for the MP Tray Paper Size: You must choose MP Only for the Tray Use setting. You cannot use the Any Paper Size selection for the MP tray when making N in 1 copies. You must choose one of the other available Paper Size selections for the MP tray.

General Setup

• A5 L and A6 size are not available for the optional Tray #2.

• If you chose Transparency for the Paper Type you will only be able to choose Letter, Legal, Folio or A4 size paper in step b.

Tray Use in copy mode 3

You can change the priority tray that the machine will use for printing copies.

When you choose Tray#1 Only, MP Only or Tray#2 Only

, the machine pulls the paper only from that tray. If the selected tray is out of paper, No Paper will appear on the LCD. Insert the paper in the empty tray.

To change the tray setting follow the instructions below:

a Press Menu, 1, 4, 1.

14.Tray Use

1.Copy

a MP>T1 b T1>MP Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Tray#1 Only,

Tray#2 Only MP>T1>T2

Press OK.

Tray#2 Only or T2 appears only if the optional tray is installed.

, MP Only,

or T1>T21>MP.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Note

• When loading the documents in the ADF and MP>T1>T2 or T1>T2>MP is chosen, the machine looks for the tray with the most suitable paper and pulls paper from that tray. If no tray has suitable paper, the machine pulls paper from the higher priority tray.

• When using the scanner glass, your document is copied from the higher priority tray even if more suitable paper is in another paper tray.

Tray Use in print mode 3

You can change the default tray the machine will use for printing from your computer.

a Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.

14.Tray Use

2.Print

a MP>T1 b T1>MP

Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Tray#1 Only,

Tray#2 Only MP>T1>T2

, MP Only,

or T1>T21>MP.

Press OK.

Tray#2 Only or T2 appears only if the optional tray is installed.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Note

• The setting in the printer driver will take priority over the setting made on the control panel.

• If the control panel is set to

Tray#1 Only, MP Only or

Tray#2 Only

Auto Select in the printer driver, the machine pulls the paper from that tray.

Tray#2 Only appears only if the optional tray is installed.

and you choose

Chapter 3

Volume settings 3

Beeper volume 3

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, 1, 2.

12.Beeper a Low

Med

b High Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Med or

High.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Automatic daylight

Ecology features 3

Toner Save 3

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, 1, 3, 1.

13.Ecology

1.Toner Save

a On b Off Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose On or Off.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Note

We do not recommend Toner Save for printing Photo or Gray Scale images.

savings time 3

You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It will set itself forward one hour in the Spring, and back one hour in the Fall.

a Press Menu 6, 2.

62.Auto Daylight

a On b Off

Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose On or Off.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

General Setup

Sleep Time 3

The Sleep Time setting can reduce power consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle.

You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 000 to 240 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 005 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 1, 3, 2.

13.Ecology

2.Sleep Time

005Min

Enter & OK Key

b Enter the length of time the machine is

idle before entering sleep mode (000 to

240). Press OK.

Turning off the scanner lamp 3

The scanner lamp stays on for 16 hours before automatically switching off to preserve the life of the lamp and reduce power consumption.

To turn the scanner lamp off manually press the d and c keys simultaneously. The scanner lamp will remain turned off until the next time you use the scanning feature.

Note

Turning the lamp off regularly will reduce the lamp’s life.

LCD Contrast 3

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

a Press Menu, 1, 5.

15.LCD Contrast

c Press Stop/Exit.

Note

To turn off sleep mode, press Secure/Direct and Job Cancel at the same time in step b. Press a or b to choose Off. Press OK.

-nnonn+

Select dc&OK

b Press d to make the LCD lighter. Or,

press c to make the LCD darker. Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Chapter 3

User Settings List 3

You can print a list of the settings you programmed.

a Press Menu, 6, 5.

65.User Settings

Press Start

b Press Start.

Network Configuration List 3

The Network Configuration List is a report listing 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, 6, 6.

66.Network Config

Press Start

b Press Start.

Security features 4

Secure Function Lock 2.0

Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public access to the following machine functions:

 PC Print  USB Direct Print  Copy  Scan

This feature also prevents users from changing the Default settings of the machine by limiting access to the Menu settings.

Before using the security features you must first enter an administrator password.

Access to restricted operations can be enabled by creating a restricted user. Restricted users must enter a user password to use the machine.

Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it you will have to reset the password stored in the machine. For information about how to reset the password call Brother Customer Service.

Setting the password for the administrator 4

The password you set in these steps is for the administrator. This password is used to set up users and to turn Secure Function Lock on or off. (See Setting up restricted users on page 29 and Turning Secure Function Lock on/off on page 29.)

a Press Menu, 1, 6.

16.Function Lock

New Passwd:XXXX

Enter & OK Key

b Enter a four-digit number for the

password using numbers 0-9. Press OK.

c Re-enter the password when the LCD

shows Verify:. Press OK.

d Press Stop/Exit.

Note

• Secure Function Lock can be set manually at the control panel or by using Web Based Management. We recommend using Web Based Management to configure this feature. For more information, see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.

• Only administrators can set limitations and make changes for each user.

• When Print is disabled, PC print jobs will be lost without notification.

Chapter 4

Changing the password for the administrator 4

a Press Menu, 1, 6.

16.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn

Set Password

b Setup ID Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Set Password.

Press OK.

c Enter the registered four-digit password.

Press OK.

d Enter a four-digit number for the new

password. Press OK.

e If the LCD shows Verify: re-enter the

new password. Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

Setting up public user mode 4

Public user mode restricts the functions that are available for public users. Public users do not need to enter a password to access the features made available through this setting. You can set up one Public user.

a Press Menu, 1, 6.

16.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn

Set Password

b Setup ID Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Setup ID.

Press OK.

c Enter the administrator password.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose Public.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to choose Enable or

Disable for Copy.

Press OK. After you have set Copy, repeat this step for Scan, USB Direct and PC Print. Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

Security features

Setting up restricted users 4

You can set up users with restrictions and a password for functions that are available to them. You can set up more advanced restrictions, such as by page count or PC user login name, through Web Based Management. (For more information, see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) You can set up to 25 restricted users with restrictions and a password.

a Press Menu, 1, 6.

16.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn

Set Password

b Setup ID Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Setup ID.

Press OK.

c Enter the administrator password.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose User01.

Press OK.

Turning Secure Function Lock on/off 4

If you enter the wrong password, the LCD will show Wrong Password. Re-enter the correct password.

Turning Secure Function Lock on

a Press Menu, 1, 6.

16.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn

Set Password

b Setup ID Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Lock OffiOn.

Press OK.

c Enter your four-digit administrator

password. Press OK.

Turning Secure Function Lock off

a Press Menu, 1, 6.

16.Function Lock

e Use the numeric keys to enter the user

name. (See Entering text on page 122.) Press OK.

f Enter a four-digit password for the user.

Press OK.

g Press a or b to choose Enable or

Disable for Copy.

Press OK. After you have set Copy, repeat this step for Scan, USB Direct and PC Print. Press OK.

h Repeat steps d to g for entering each

additional user and password.

i Press Stop/Exit.

Note

You cannot use the same name as another user’s name.

a Lock OniOff b Change ID Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose Lock OniOff.

Press OK.

c Enter your four-digit administrator

password. Press OK.

Chapter 4

Switching Users 4

This setting allows you to switch between registered restricted users or Public mode when Secure Function Lock is turned on.

Changing to the restricted user Mode

a Hold down d as you press

Secure/Direct.

Function Lock

Change ID

a XXX b XXX Select ab or OK

b Press a or b to choose your name.

Press OK.

c Enter your four-digit password.

Press OK.

Note

• If you press the Scan mode key when it is restricted, Access Denied will appear on the LCD and then the machine will ask your name. If you are a restricted user with access to Scan mode, press a or b to choose your name and enter your four-digit password.

• After a restricted user has finished using the machine, it will return to the Public mode within one minute.

Section II

Copy II

Making copies 32

Making copies 5

How to copy 5

Entering copy mode 5

Contrast:- +

Quality :Auto

Enlg/Red:100%

Tray :MP>T1 Press ab or Start

Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1

Bright :- + Select & OK

1 Contrast

2Quality

3Copy ratio

4 Tray selection

5 Number of copies

6 Brightness

Making a single copy 5

a Load your document. b Press Start.

Making multiple copies 5

a Load your document. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press Start.

Note

To sort your copies, see Sorting copies using the ADF on page 34.

Stop copying 5

To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.

Making copies

Copy options (temporary settings) 5

When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different combinations.

The machine returns to its default settings one minute after copying.

Enlarging or reducing the image copied 5

You can choose the following enlargement or reduction ratios:

Press

100%*

97% LTRiA4

94% A4iLTR

91% Full Page

85% LTRiEXE

83% LGLiA4

78% LGLiLTR

70% A4iA5

50%

Custom(25-400%)

Auto

200%

To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instructions below:

a Load your document. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press Enlarge/Reduce.

Press c.

d Do one of the following:

 Press a or b to choose the

enlargement or reduction ratio you want.

Press OK.

 Press a or b to choose

Custom(25-400%). Press OK. Use the dial pad to enter an

enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400%. (For example, press 53 to enter 53%.)

Press OK.

e Press Start.

Note

Page Layout Options 2 in 1(P), 2 in 1(L), 4 in 1(P) or 4 in 1(L) are not available with Enlarge/Reduce.

141% A5iA4

104% EXEiLTR

* The factory setting is shown in Bold with an asterisk.

Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper.

Auto is only available when using the ADF. Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a

ratio from 25% to 400%.

Chapter 5

Improving copy quality 5

You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Auto.

 Auto

Auto is the recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs.

 Text

Suitable for documents containing only text.

 Photo

Suitable for copying photographs.

To temporarily change the quality setting, follow the steps below:

a Load your document. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press Contrast/Quality. Press a or b to

choose Quality. Press OK.

d Press d or c to choose Auto, Text or

Photo.

Press OK.

e Press Start.

To change the default setting, follow the steps below:

a Press Menu, 2, 1.

21.Quality a Auto

Text

b Photo Select ab or OK

Sorting copies using the ADF5

You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so on.

a Load your document in the ADF. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press Sort. d Press Start.

Changing text copy resolution 5

You can change the text copy resolution to 1200x600dpi if you are using the scanner glass and have chosen Text as the Copy Quality and an enlargement or reduction ratio of 100%. The default setting is 600 dpi.

a Place your document on the scanner

glass.

b Press Menu, 2, 2.

22.FB Txt Quality

a 1200x600dpi b 600dpi Select ab or OK

c Press a or b to choose the text copy

resolution. Press OK.

d Press Stop/Exit.

b Press a or b to choose the copy quality.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Making copies

Adjusting Contrast and Brightness 5

Contrast 5

Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.

To temporarily change the contrast setting, follow the steps below:

a Load your document. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press Contrast/Quality.

Press a or b to choose Contrast. Press OK.

Contrast:-nnonn+c Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1

Select dc&OK

d Press d or c to increase or decrease the

contrast. Press OK.

e Press Start.

To change the default setting follow the steps below:

Brightness 5

Adjust the copy brightness to make copies darker or lighter.

To temporarily change the copy brightness setting, follow the steps below:

a Load your document. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press a or b to choose Bright.

Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 Bright :-nnonn+c Select dc&OK

d Press c to make a lighter copy or press

d to make a darker copy.

Press OK.

e Press Start.

To change the default setting follow the steps below:

a Press Menu, 2, 3.

23.Brightness

-nnonn+

Select dc&OK

a Press Menu, 2, 4.

24.Contrast

-nnonn+

Select dc&OK

b Press d or c to increase or decrease the

contrast. Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

b Press c to make a lighter copy or press

d to make a darker copy. Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Chapter 5

Making N in 1 copies (page layout) 5

You can reduce the amount of paper used when copying by using the N in 1 copy feature. This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one page, which lets you save paper.

IMPORTANT

• Please make sure the paper size is set to Letter, A4, Legal or Folio.

•(P) means Portrait and (L) means Landscape.

• You cannot use the Enlarge/Reduce setting with the N in 1 feature.

a Load your document. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press Nin1.

Repeat steps f and g for each page of the layout.

h After all the pages have been scanned,

press 2 in step f to finish.

If you are copying from the ADF: 5

Insert your document face up in the direction shown below:

 2 in 1 (P)

 2 in 1 (L)

 4 in 1 (P)

 4 in 1 (L)

d Press a or b to choose 2in1(P),

2in1(L), 4in1(P), 4in1(L) or Off(1 in 1).

Press OK.

e Press Start to scan the page.

If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the pages and starts printing.

If you are using the scanner glass, go to step f.

f After the machine scans the page,

press 1 to scan the next page.

Flatbed Copy:

Next Page?

a 1.Yes b 2.No Select ab or OK

g Place the next page on the scanner

glass. Press OK.

If you are copying from the scanner glass:

Insert your document face down in the direction shown below:

 2 in 1 (P)

 2 in 1 (L)

Making copies

 4 in 1 (P)

 4 in 1 (L)

Duplex (2-sided) copying 5

If you want to use the duplex copy feature, load your document in the ADF.

If you get an Out of Memory message while you are making duplex copies, try installing extra memory. (See Out of memory message on page 40.)

Duplex Copy (long edge flip) 5

DCP-8080DN

 1 sided i 2 sided L

Portrait

Landscape

a Load your document.

c Press Duplex and a or b to choose

1sided i 2sided L.

Duplex a1sided i 2sided L

1sided i 2sided S bOff Select ab or OK

Press OK.

d Press Start to copy the document.

Note

Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size document is not available.

DCP-8085DN

 1 sided i 2 sided

Portrait

Landscape

 2 sided i 2 sided

Portrait

Landscape

b Enter the number of copies (up to 99)

using the dial pad.

Chapter 5

 2 sided i 1 sided

Portrait

Landscape

a Load your document. b Enter the number of copies (up to 99)

using the dial pad.

c Press Duplex and a or b to choose

1sided i 2sided, 2sided i 2sided or 2sided i 1sided.

Duplex a1sided i 2sided

2sided i 2sided

b2sided i 1sided Select ab or OK

Press OK.

d Press Start to copy the document.

Advanced Duplex Copy (short edge) 5

DCP-8080DN

 1 sided i 2 sided S

Portrait

Landscape

a Load your document. b Enter the number of copies (up to 99)

using the dial pad.

c Press Duplex and a or b to choose

1sided i 2sided S.

Duplex a1sided i 2sided L

1sided i 2sided S bOff Select ab or OK

Note

Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size

Press OK.

d Press Start to copy the document.

document is not available.

Note

Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size document is not available.

Making copies

DCP-8085DN

 Advanced 2 sided i 1 sided

Portrait

Landscape

 Advanced 1 sided i 2 sided

Portrait

d Press a or b to choose

2sided i 1sided or 1sided i 2sided.

Duplex Advanced

a2sided i 1sided b1sided i 2sided

Select ab or OK

Press OK.

e Press Start to copy the document.

Note

Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size document is not available.

Landscape

a Load your document. b Enter the number of copies (up to 99)

using the dial pad.

c Press Duplex and a or b to choose

Advanced.

Duplex a1sided i 2sided

2sided i 2sided b2sided i 1sided Select ab or OK

Press OK.

Chapter 5

Tray selection 5

You can change the Tray Use only for the next copy.

a Load your document. b Use the dial pad to enter the number of

copies (up to 99).

c Press Tray Select. d Press d or c to choose the MP>T1,

T1>MP, #1(XXX) Press OK.

e Press Start.

Press

or MP(XXX)1.

MP>T1 or M>T1>T2 T1>MP or T1>T2>M

#1(XXX)

#2(XXX)

MP(XXX)

Out of memory message 5

If the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD message will guide you through the next step.

If you get an Out of Memory message while scanning a subsequent page, you will have the option to press Start to copy the pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit to cancel the operation.

XXX is the paper size you set in Menu, 1, 1, 2.

Note

• T2 or #2 appears only if the optional paper tray is installed.

• To change the default setting for Tray Select, see Tray Use in copy mode on page 23.

Section III

Direct printing III

Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage

Printing data from a USB Flash

memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage

With the Direct Print feature, you do not need a computer to print data. You can print by just plugging your USB Flash memory drive into the machine’s USB direct interface. You can also connect and print directly from a camera set to USB mass storage mode.

Note

• Some USB Flash memory drives may not work with the machine.

• If your camera is in PictBridge mode, you cannot print data. Please refer to the documentation supplied with your camera to switch from PictBridge mode to mass storage mode.

Supported file formats 6

Direct Print supports the following file formats:

 PDF version 1.7  JPEG

Creating a PRN or PostScript® 3™ file for direct printing

Note

The screens in this section may vary depending on your application and operating system.

a From the menu bar of an application,

click File, then Print.

b Choose Brother DCPXXXX Printer (1)

and check the Print to file box (2). Click Print.

 Exif + JPEG  PRN (created by Brother driver)  TIFF (scanned by all MFC or DCP Brother

models)

 PostScript

BRScript3 printer driver)

 XPS version 1.0

PDF data that includes a JBIG2 image file, a JPEG2000 image file or transparency files is not supported.

3™ (created by the Brother

c Choose the folder you want to save the

file to and enter the file name if you are prompted to. If you are prompted for a file name only, you can also specify the folder you want to save the file in by entering the directory name. For example: C:\Temp\FileName.prn If you have a USB Flash memory drive or digital camera connected to your computer, you can save the file directly to the USB Flash memory drive.

Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage

Printing data directly from the USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage

a Connect your USB Flash memory drive

or digital camera supporting mass storage to the USB direct interface (1) on the front of the machine. Your machine will enter Direct Print mode automatically.

Note

• If the Direct Print setting of Secure Function Lock 2.0 is set to Disable for all users (including Public mode settings), Not Available will appear on the LCD and then the machine will go back to the Ready mode. You cannot access the Direct Print function.

• If the current restricted user ID you are using is restricted for the Direct Print function from Secure Function Lock 2.0, but other restricted users (including Public mode settings) are allowed access, Access Denied will appear on the LCD and then the machine will ask your name.

If you are a restricted user with access to Direct Print, press a or b to choose your name and enter your four-digit password.

• If your administrator has set a page limit for Direct Print and the machine has already reached the maximum number of pages, the LCD will show Limit Exceeded when you insert a USB flash memory drive or digital camera.

b Press a or b to choose the folder name

or file name you want to print.

Direct Print a1.FILE0_1.PDF

2.FILE0_2.PDF

b3.FILE0_3.PDF Select ab or OK

Press OK. If you have chosen the folder name, press a or b to choose the file name you want to print. Press OK.

Chapter 6

Note

• Your digital camera must be switched from PictBridge mode to mass storage mode.

• If you want to print an index of the files, choose Index Print, and then press OK. Press Start to print the data.

• File names that are stored in your USB Flash memory drive can be displayed using the following characters on the LCD: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 $ % ’ ` - @ { } ~ ! # ( ) & _ ^

c Do one of the following:

 Press a or b to choose a setting you

need to change and press OK, and then press a or b to choose an option for the setting and press OK.

 If you do not need to change the

current default settings, go to step d.

Print File Set aPaper Size

Media Type

bMultiple Page Select ab or OK

Note

• You can choose the following settings:

Paper Size

Media Type

Multiple Page

d Press Start if you have finished. e Press the dial pad key to enter the

number of copies you want. Press OK.

Direct Print

FILE0_1.PDF

No. of Copies:

Press Start

f Press Start to print the data.

IMPORTANT

• To prevent damage to your machine, DO NOT connect any device other than a digital camera or USB Flash memory drive to the USB direct interface.

• DO NOT remove the USB Flash memory drive or digital camera from the USB direct interface until the machine has finished printing.

Note

• If you want to change the default setting for the paper tray to feed paper from, press Menu, 1, 4, 2 to change the paper tray setting.

• You can change the default settings for Direct Print by using the control panel when the machine is not in the Direct Print mode. Press Menu, 4 to enter the USB Direct I/F menu. (See Entering text on page 122.)

Orientation

Duplex

Collate

Tray Use

Print Quality

PDF Option

• Depending on the file type, some of these settings may not appear.

Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage

Understanding the error messages 6

Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you print data from the USB Flash memory drive with Direct Print, you can easily identify and troubleshoot any problems.

 Out of Memory

This message will appear if you are working with images that are too large for the machine's memory.

 Unusable Device

This message will appear if you connect an incompatible or broken device to the USB direct interface. To clear the error, unplug the device from the USB direct interface.

(See Error and maintenance messages on page 81 for the detailed solution.)

Chapter 6

Section IV

Software IV

Software and Network features 48

Software and Network features 7

The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and scanning). These guides have easy to use links that, when clicked, will take you directly to a particular section.

You can find information on these features:

 Printing  Scanning

 ControlCenter3 (Windows

 ControlCenter2 (Macintosh  Network Printing  Network Scanning

)

Note

See Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide on page 3.

How to read the HTML User’s Guide 7

This is a quick reference for using the HTML User’s Guide.

Windows

Note

If you have not installed the software, see

Viewing documentation (Windows

on page 3.

a From the Start menu, point to Brother,

DCP-XXXX from the programs group,

then click User’s Guides in HTML format.

b Click on the manual you want

(SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE or NETWORK USER’S GUIDE) from the

top menu.

)

c Click the heading you would like to view

from the list at the left of the window.

Software and Network features

Macintosh

a Make sure your Macintosh

on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

is turned

b Double-click the Documentation icon. c Double-click your language folder, and

then double-click the top.html file.

d Click on the manual you want

(SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE or NETWORK USER’S GUIDE) in the top

menu, and then click the heading you would like to read from the list at the left of the window.

Chapter 7

Section V

Appendixes V

Safety and legal 52 Options 64 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 67 Menu and features 110 Specifications 124 Glossary 138

Safety and legal A

Choosing a location A

Put 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 AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 90.5°F (10°C and 32.5°C) and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation).

WARNING

DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive gasses, moisture or dust.

DO NOT place the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.

Safety and legal

CAUTION

Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.

DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.

DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.

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

Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless telephones.

DO NOT put objects on top of the machine.

To use the machine safely A

Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. If you do not follow these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation.

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 AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.

DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.

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

Lighting and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm.

Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine and drum unit. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children.

Safety and legal

DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid that contains alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. See Routine maintenance on page 92 for how to clean the machine.

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 soft cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.

CAUTION

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.

To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover as shown in the illustration.

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

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

IMPORTANT

The fuser unit is marked with a Caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label.

Safety and legal

Important safety instructions A

1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning inside of the machine. DO NOT use

liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry, lint-free soft cloth for cleaning.

5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing

serious damage to the product.

6 Slots and openings in the cabinet at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure

reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless adequate ventilation is provided.

7 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the

rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician.

8 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a grounded

power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounded plug.

9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.

10 DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people

can walk on the cord.

11 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the

products plugged into the extension cord DO NOT exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the AC power outlet does not exceed 15 amperes (US only).

12 The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 16.5 feet (5 meters).

DO NOT share the same power circuit with other high powered appliances, such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder, and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.

Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.

13 DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block printed pages. DO NOT place

anything in the path of printed pages.

14 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.

15 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call:

In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER

16 Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized

Service Personnel under the following conditions:

 When the power cord is damaged or frayed.  If liquid has been spilled into the product.  If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.

 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.  If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

17 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection

device (Surge Protector).

18 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:

 DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool or in a wet

basement.

 DO NOT use the machine during an electrical storm. (There is the remote possibility of an

electrical shock.)

 DO NOT use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak.

Safety and legal

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) A

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700

declares, that the products Product Name: DCP-8080DN and DCP-8085DN comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

 Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) A

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB–003 du Canada.

Laser safety A

This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1+A2: 2001 specifications under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

Since radiation emitted inside the equipment is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

FDA regulations A

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One of the following labels on the back of the machine indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

Manufactured:

BROTHER Industries (Vietnam) LTD. Phuc Dien Industrial Zone Cam Phuc Commune, Cam giang Dist Hai Duong Province, Vietnam. This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant

to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Manufactured:

BROTHER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD. NO6 Gold Garden Ind., Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant

to Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007.

Safety and legal

WARNING

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure.

Internal laser radiation Max. Radiation Power: 5 mW Wave Length: 770 – 810 nm Laser Class: Class 3B

Disconnect device A

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

LAN connection A

CAUTION

DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement A

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment.

As an ENERGY STAR the ENERGY STAR

Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Libtiff Copyright and License A

purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics.

THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS" AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SAM LEFFLER OR SILICON GRAPHICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGE, AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SOFTWARE.

Safety and legal

Trademarks A

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and other countries. Apple, Macintosh, Safari and TrueType are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United

States and other countries. Intel, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM in the United States and/or other countries. AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Adobe, Flash, Illustrator, PageMaker, Photoshop, PostScript and PostScript 3 are either

registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

Epson is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

IBM and Proprinter are either registered trademarks or trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.

Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Options B

This machine has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the machine with these items.

Lower tray unit SO-DIMM memory

LT-5300

Options

Optional paper tray (LT-5300) B

An optional lower tray can be installed, and it can hold up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m

paper. When an optional tray is installed, the

machine can hold up to 550 sheets of plain paper.

For setup, see the instructions that we have supplied with the lower tray unit.

Memory board B

This machine has 64 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can expand the memory up to 576 MB by

)

installing dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs). When you add the optional memory, it increases the performance for both copier and printer operations.

In general, the SO-DIMMs with the following specifications:

Type: 144 pin and 64 bit output CAS latency: 2 Clock frequency: 100 MHz or more Capacity: 64, 128, 256 or 512 MB Height: 1.25 in. (31.75 mm) Dram Type: SDRAM 2 Bank

The following web sites sell memory modules:

http://www.crucial.com/

http://www.kingston.com/

http://www.goldenram.com/

http://www.buffalo-technology.com/

Note

• There might be some SO-DIMMs that will not work with the machine.

• For more information, call Brother Customer Service.

Installing extra memory B

a Turn off the machine’s power switch. b Disconnect the interface cable from the

machine, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet.

Note

Be sure to turn off the machine’s power switch before you install or remove the SO-DIMM.

c Remove the SO-DIMM cover and

interface access cover.

f Put the interface access cover and the

SO-DIMM cover back on.

g Plug the machine’s power cord back into

the AC power outlet first, and then connect the interface cable.

h Turn on the machine’s power switch.

Note

To make sure that you have installed the SO-DIMM properly, you can print the user settings page that shows the current memory size. (See User Settings List on page 26.)

d Unpack the SO-DIMM and hold it by its

edges.

IMPORTANT

To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the memory chips or the board surface.

e Hold the SO-DIMM by the edges and

align the notches in the SO-DIMM with the protrusions in the slot. Insert the SO-DIMM diagonally (1), then tilt it toward the interface board until it clicks into place (2).

Troubleshooting and routine

maintenance

Troubleshooting C

IMPORTANT

For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country.

If you are having difficulty with your machine C

If you think there is a problem, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can solve most problems by yourself.

If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/

Copy difficulties C

Difficulties Suggestions

Cannot make a copy. Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock

settings.

Vertical black line appears in copies.

Black vertical lines on copies are typically caused by dirt or correction fluid on the glass strip, or the corona wire for printing is dirty. (See Cleaning the scanner on page 94 and Cleaning the corona wire on page 96.)

Printing difficulties

Difficulties Suggestions

No printout.  Check that the machine is plugged in and the power switch is

turned on.

 Check that the toner cartridge and drum unit are installed

properly. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 Check the interface cable connection on both the machine and

your computer. (See the Quick Setup Guide.)

 Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and

chosen.

 Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See

Error and maintenance messages on page 81.)

 Check that the machine is online: (Windows Vista

Start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Printers. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXX Printer. Make sure

that Use Printer Offline is unchecked. (Windows

Windows Server

2003) Click the Start button and choose

Printers. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXX Printer. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is unchecked. (Windows

Click the Start button and choose Settings and then Printers. Right-click Brother DCP-XXXX Printer. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is unchecked.

) Click the

XP and

2000)

The machine prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage.

The machine prints the first couple of pages correctly, then some pages have text missing.

The headers or footers appear when the document displays on the screen but they do not show up when it is printed.

 Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function

Lock settings.

 Pull out the paper tray and wait until the machine stops

printing. Then turn off the machine’s power switch and disconnect from the power for several minutes.

 Check the settings in your application to make sure it is set up

to work with your machine.

 If you are using the parallel port connection, check that the

port is BRMFC and not LPT1.

 Check the settings in your application to make sure that it is set

up to work with your machine.

 Your computer is not recognizing the machine’s input buffer’s

full signal. Make sure that you connected the interface cable correctly. (See the Quick Setup Guide.)

There is an unprintable area on the top and bottom of the page. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document to allow for this.

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Printing difficulties (continued)

Difficulties Suggestions

The machine does not print on both sides of the paper even though the printer driver setting is Duplex.

The machine is not printing or has stopped printing and the machine’s status LED is yellow.

Check the paper size setting in the printer driver. You need to choose A4, Letter, Legal or Folio.

Press Job Cancel. As the machine cancels the job and clears it from the memory it may produce an incomplete printout.

Scanning difficulties C

Difficulties Suggestions

TWAIN errors appear while scanning.

OCR does not work. Try increasing the scanning resolution. Network scanning does not

work.

Make sure that the Brother TWAIN driver is chosen as the primary source. In PaperPort™ 11SE, click File, Scan or Get Photo and choose the Brother TWAIN driver.

See Network difficulties on page 71.

Software difficulties C

Difficulties Suggestions

Cannot install software or print.

Cannot perform ‘2 in 1’ or ‘4 in 1’ printing.

The machine does not print from Adobe

‘Unable to write to LPT1’, ‘LPT1 already in use’ or ‘DCP is Busy’ error message appears.

Illustrator®.

Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program will repair and reinstall the software.

Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the same.

Try to reduce the print resolution. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

Make sure that the machine is on (plugged into the AC power outlet and the power switch turned on) and that it is connected directly to the computer using the IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel cable. The cable must not go through another peripheral device (such as a Zip Drive, external CD-ROM Drive, or switch box).

Make sure that the LCD does not show an error message. Make sure no other device drivers, which also communicate

through the parallel port, are running automatically when you turn on the computer (such as, drivers for Zip Drives, external CDROM Drive, etc.) Suggested areas to check: (Load=, Run=command lines in the win.ini file or the Setup Group)

Check with your computer manufacturer to confirm that the computer’s parallel port settings in the BIOS are set to support a bi-directional machine; i.e. (Parallel Port Mode – ECP)

Paper handling difficulties C

Difficulties Suggestions

The machine does not load paper.

 If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper

tray.

The LCD shows No Paper or a Paper Jam message.

The machine does not feed paper from the MP tray.

How do I print on envelopes?

What paper can I use? You can use thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper,

There is a paper jam. (See Paper jams on page 86.)

 If there is paper in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the

paper is curled, you should straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper, turn the stack over and put it back into the paper tray.

 Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray, and then try

again.

 Check that the MP tray mode is not chosen in the printer

driver.

 If the LCD shows Paper Jam message and you still have a

problem, see Paper jams on page 86.

 Fan the paper well and put it back in the tray firmly.

 Make sure that MP tray mode is chosen in the printer driver.

You can load envelopes from the MP tray. Your application must be set up to print the envelope size you are using. This is usually done in the Page Setup or Document Setup menu of your application. (See your application’s manual for more information.)

recycled paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies that are made for laser machines. (For details, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Print quality difficulties C

Difficulties Suggestions

Printed pages are curled.  Low quality thin or thick paper or not printing on the

recommended side of the paper could cause this problem. Try turning over the stack of paper in the paper tray.

 Make sure that you choose the Paper Type that suits the print

media type you are using. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

Printed pages are smeared. The Paper Type setting may be incorrect for the type of print

media you are using, or the print media may be too thick or have a rough surface. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

Printouts are too light.  If this problem occurs when making copies, turn Toner Save

mode to Off in the machine menu settings. (See Toner Save on page 24.)

 Set Toner Save mode to Off in the Advanced tab in the printer

driver. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

Network difficulties

Difficulties Suggestions

Cannot print over a wired Network.

If you are having Network problems see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM for more information.

Make sure your machine is powered on and is on-line and in the Ready state. Print the Network Configuration list to see your current Network settings. (See Network Configuration List on page 26.) Reconnect the LAN cable to the hub to verify that the cable and network connections are good. If possible, try connecting the machine to a different port on your hub using a different cable. If the connections are good, the lower LED of the back panel of the machine will be green.

Network difficulties (continued)

Difficulties Suggestions

The network scanning feature does not work.

The network printing feature does not work.

(Windows necessary network connection. Follow the instructions below to configure your firewall. If you are using a personal firewall software, see the user’s guide for your software or contact the software manufacturer.

(Windows

a Click the Start button, Control Panel,

Network and Internet Connections and then Windows Firewall. Make sure that Windows Firewall on the General tab is set to On.

b Click the Advanced tab and Settings... button of the

Network Connection Settings.

c Click the Add button. d To add port 54925 for network scanning, enter the

information below:

1. In Description of service: Enter any description, for example “Brother Scanner”.

2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.

3. In

External Port number for this service:

4. In Internal Port number for this service: Enter “54925”.

5. Make sure UDP is chosen.

6. Click OK.

) The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the

XP SP2)

Enter “54925”.

e Click the Add button. f If you still have trouble with your network connection, click

the Add button.

g To add port 137 for network scanning and network printing,

enter the information below:

1. In Description of service: - Enter any description, for example “Brother network scanning”

2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.

3. In External Port number for this service: Enter “137”.

4. In Internal Port number for this service: Enter “137”.

5. Make sure UDP is chosen.

6. Click OK.

h Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and

then click OK.

Network difficulties (continued)

Difficulties Suggestions

The network scanning feature does not work.

The network printing feature does not work.

(Continued)

(Windows Vista

a Click the Start button, Control Panel,

Network and Internet, Windows Firewall and click Change settings.

b When the User Account Control screen appears, do the

following.

 Users who have administrator rights: Click Continue.

 For users who do not have administrator rights: Enter

the administrator password and click OK.

c Make sure that Windows Firewall on the General tab is

set to On.

d Click the Exceptions tab.

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Your computer cannot find your machine.

e Click the Add port... button.

f To add port 54925 for network scanning, enter the

information below:

1. In Name: Enter any description. (for example “Brother Scanner”)

2. In Port number: Enter “54925”.

3. Make sure UDP is chosen. Then click OK.

g Click the Add port... button.

h Make sure that the new setting is added and is checked,

and then click Apply.

i If you still have trouble with your network connection such

as network scanning or printing, check File and Printer Sharing box in the Exceptions tab and then click Apply.

(Windows necessary network connection. (For details, see the instructions above.)

(Macintosh application located in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/Brother/ Utilities/DeviceSelector or from the Model pop-up menu of ControlCenter2.

) The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the

) Re-select your machine in the Device Selector

Improving the print quality C

Examples of poor print quality

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

White lines across the page

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

White lines down the page

Hollow print

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

Gray background

Recommendation

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. A rough

surfaced paper or thick print media can cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

 Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer

driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

 The problem may disappear by itself. Print multiple pages to clear this

problem, especially if the machine has not been used for a long time.

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 Wipe the laser scanner windows with a dry, lint-free soft cloth. (See

Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 95.)

 Make sure that a torn sheet of paper is not inside the machine

covering the scanner window.

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 101.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See

Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

 Choose Thick paper mode in the printer driver, choose Thick in the

machine’s Paper Type menu setting or use thinner paper than you are currently using. (See Paper Type on page 22 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

 Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high humidity

can cause hollow print. (See Choosing a location on page 52.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See

Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

 Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high

temperatures and high humidity can increase the amount of background shading. (See Choosing a location on page 52.)

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 101.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Examples of poor print quality

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

Page skewed

Ghost

B DEFGH

abc efghijk

ACD

bcde

134

Recommendation

 Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the

paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

 Set the paper guides correctly. (See Loading paper in the standard

paper tray on page 10.)

 If you are using the MP tray, see Loading paper in the multi-purpose

tray (MP tray) on page 12.

 The paper tray may be too full.  Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other

print media on page 14.)

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-

surfaced paper or thick paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

 Make sure that you choose the proper media type in the printer driver

or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother Customer Service

at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada).

 Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other

print media on page 14.)

 Make sure that paper is loaded properly. (See Loading paper in the

standard paper tray on page 10.)

 Turn over the stack of paper in the tray or rotate the paper 180° in the

input tray.

Wrinkles or creases

Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

a Open the back cover.

EFGHIJKLMN

ABCDEFG

Envelope Creases

b Pull the blue lever until the mark (c) reaches beside the mark ( )

as shown below.

c Resend the print job.

Curled or wavy

Note

When you have finished printing, open the back cover and reset the two blue levers back to their original position.

 Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high

humidity will cause paper to curl.

 If you do not use the machine often, the paper may have been in the

paper tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also, fan the paper stack and then rotate the paper 180° in the paper tray.

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Examples of poor print quality

Curled

Recommendation

 Turn the paper over in the paper tray, and print again. (Excluding

Letterhead paper) If the problem remains, switch the Anti-Curl Lever as follows:

1 Open the back cover.

2 Lift the lever (1) and slide the lever (2) in the direction of the arrow.

 Lift up the Output Tray Support Flap (1).

 Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver. (See Other

Print Options (for Windows

) or Print Settings (for Macintosh®) in the

Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

Examples of poor print

d 3

quality

White Spots on black text

and graphics at 3.7 in.

(94 mm) intervals

Black Spots at 3.7 in.

(94 mm) intervals

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde

01234

Faint

Recommendation

 Make ten copies of a blank, white sheet of paper. (See Making

multiple copies on page 32.) If the problem is not solved, the drum

unit may have glue from a label stuck on the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 98.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum. (See Replacing

the drum unit on page 103.)

 Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high

temperatures, and so on, may cause this print fault. (See Choosing a location on page 52.)

 If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off

Toner Save mode in the machine menu settings or Toner Save mode in the printer Properties of the driver. (See Toner Save on page 24 or Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CDROM.)

 Clean the scanner window and the corona wire of the drum unit. (See

Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 95 and Cleaning the corona wire on page 96.)

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 101.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Examples of poor print quality

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

Toner specks

All black

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

Black toner marks across the

page

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

Recommendation

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-

surfaced paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

 Clean the corona wire and the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona

wire on page 96 and Cleaning the drum unit on page 98.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother Customer Service

at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada).

 Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the blue tab. Be

sure to return the blue tab to the home position (a). (See Cleaning the corona wire on page 96.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother Customer Service

at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada).

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See

Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.)

 If you use label sheets for laser machines, the glue from the sheets

may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 98.)

 Do not use paper that has clips or staples because they will scratch

the surface of the drum.

 If the unpacked drum unit is in direct sunlight or room light, the unit

may be damaged.

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 101.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 Clean the laser scanner window and the corona wire inside the drum

unit. (See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 95 and Cleaning the corona wire on page 96.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

Line across the page

Examples of poor print quality

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

Black lines down the page

Printed pages have toner

stains down the page

ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk

ABCD abcde 01234

Poor fixing

Recommendation

 Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the blue tab. Be

sure to return the blue tab to the home position (a). (See Cleaning the corona wire on page 96.)

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

(See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 101.)

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See

Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

 The fuser unit may be smudged. Call Brother Customer Service

at 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada).

 Open the back cover and make sure that the two blue levers on the

left and right hand sides are in the up position.

 Choose Improve Toner Fixing mode in the printer driver. (See Other

Print Options (for Windows Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

If this selection does not provide enough improvement, choose Thicker Paper in Media Type settings.

) or Print Settings (for Macintosh®) in the

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Error and maintenance messages C

As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below.

You can correct most errors and perform routine maintenance by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/

Error Message Cause Action

Access Error The device is removed from the

USB direct interface while the data is processing.

Cartridge Error The toner cartridge is not installed

properly.

Cooling Down Wait for a while

Cover is Open The front cover is not closed

Cover is Open The fuser cover is not closed

Document Jam The document was not inserted

Drum Error The corona wire on the drum unit

Duplex Disabled The duplex tray is not installed

The temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge is too hot. The machine will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode. During the cooling down mode, you will hear the cooling fan running while the LCD shows

Cooling Down, and Wait for a while.

completely.

completely or paper was jammed in the back of the machine when you turned on the power.

or fed properly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long.

needs to be cleaned. The drum unit has reached the

end of its life.

properly.

Press Stop/Exit. Reinsert the device and try to print with Direct Print.

Pull out the drum unit, take out the toner cartridge that is indicated on the LCD, and put it back into the drum unit again.

Make sure that you can hear the fan in the machine spinning and that the exhaust outlet is not blocked by something.

If the fan is spinning, remove any obstacles that surround the exhaust outlet, and then leave the machine turned on but do not use it for several minutes.

If the fan is not spinning, disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes, then reconnect it.

Close the front cover of the machine.

 Close the fuser cover of the machine.  Make sure paper is not jammed inside

the back of the machine, and then close the fuser cover and press Start.

See Document jams on page 85 or Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) on page 20.

Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire on page 96.)

Replace the drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

Remove the duplex tray and install it again.

Error Message Cause Action

Fuser Error The temperature of fuser unit

does not rise at a specified temperature within specified time.

The fuser unit is too hot.

Jam Duplex The paper is jammed in the

duplex tray.

Jam Rear The paper is jammed in the back

of the machine.

Jam Inside The paper is jammed inside the

machine.

Jam MP Tray The paper is jammed in the MP

tray of the machine.

Jam Tray 1

Jam Tray 2 No Paper The machine is out of paper or

No Toner The toner cartridge or the drum

No Tray The paper tray is not completely

Out of Memory The machine’s memory is full. Copy operation in progress

Print Unable XX The machine has a mechanical

Protected Device The protect switch of the USB

The paper is jammed in the paper tray of the machine.

paper is not properly loaded in the paper tray.

unit and toner cartridge assembly is not installed properly.

closed.

problem.

Flash memory drive is on.

Turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the machine for 15 minutes with the power on.

(See Paper jams on page 86.)

Do one of the following:

 Refill the paper in the paper tray or MP

tray.

 Remove the paper and load it again.

Re-install the toner cartridge or the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

Close the paper tray properly.

Do one of the following:

 Press Start to copy the scanned pages.  Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other

operations in progress finish, and then try again.

 Clear the data from the memory. (See

Out of memory message on page 40.)

Print operation in process

Reduce print resolution. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CDROM.)

Disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes, then reconnect it.

Turn off the protect switch of the USB Flash memory drive.

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Error Message Cause Action

Replace Parts

Drum

Replace Parts

Fuser Unit

Replace Parts

Laser Unit

Replace Parts

PF Kit MP

Replace Parts

PF Kit 1

Replace Parts

PF Kit 2

Rename the File There is already a file on the USB

Replace Toner The toner cartridge is at the end

Scan Unable XX The machine has a mechanical

The drum unit is the end of its life. Replace the drum unit.

(See Replacing the drum unit on page 103.)

The drum unit counter was not reset when a new drum was installed.

It is time to replace the fuser unit. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the

It is time to replace the laser unit. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the

It is time to replace the paper feeding kit for the MP tray.

It is time to replace the paper feeding kit for Tray 1.

It is time to replace the paper feeding kit for Tray 2.

Flash memory drive with the same name as the file you are trying to save.

of its life and printing is not possible.

problem. Document is too long for duplex

scanning.

1 Open the front cover, and then press

Clear/Back.

2 Press 1 to reset.

fuser unit. 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 1-877-BROTHER

laser unit. 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 1-877-BROTHER

Call Brother Customer Service to replace the PF Kit MP.

1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 1-877-BROTHER

Call Brother Customer Service to replace the PF Kit 1.

1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 1-877-BROTHER Call Brother Customer Service to replace the

PF Kit 2. 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 1-877-BROTHER Change the file name of the file on the USB

Flash memory drive or the file you are trying to save.

Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 101.)

Disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes, then reconnect it.

Press Stop/Exit. Use the appropriate size of paper for duplex scanning. (See Scan on page 129.)

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Error Message Cause Action

Scanner Locked The scanner lock is locked. Open the document cover, and then release

the scanner lock lever.

Press Stop/Exit.

Toner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low,

Order a new toner cartridge now. you can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the toner cartridge is near the end of its life.

Too Many Files There are too many files stored

on the USB Flash memory drive.

Too Many Trays More than one optional tray is

installed.

Unusable Device An incompatible or broken device

has been connected to the USB

Reduce the number of files stored on the

USB Flash memory drive.

The maximum number of optional trays is

one. Remove any additional trays.

Remove the USB Flash memory drive from

the USB direct interface. direct interface.

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance

Document jams C

If the document is jammed, follow the steps below.

IMPORTANT

After removing a jammed document, check that no paper scraps are left in the machine that could cause another jam.

Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit

a Take out any paper from the ADF that is

not jammed.

b Open the ADF cover. c Pull the jammed document out to the

left.

c Pull the jammed document out to the

right.

d Close the document cover. e Press Stop/Exit.

Document is jammed at the output tray

a Take out any paper from the ADF that is

not jammed.

b Pull the jammed document out to the

right.

d Close the ADF cover. e Press Stop/Exit.

Document is jammed under the document cover

a Take out any paper from the ADF that is

not jammed.

b Lift the document cover.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Document is jammed in the duplex slot

a Take out any paper from the ADF that is

not jammed.

Paper jams C

To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section.

b Pull the jammed document out to the

right.

c Press Stop/Exit.

IMPORTANT

Please confirm that you have installed both a toner cartridge and a drum unit in the machine. If you have not installed a drum unit or have installed the drum unit improperly, then this may cause a paper jam in your Brother machine.

Note

If the error message remains, open and close the front cover and fuser cover firmly to reset the machine.

CAUTION

HOT SURFACE

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open the front or back cover (back output tray) of the machine DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. If you do this you may get burned.

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Table of Contents

General information 1

Using the documentation 1

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1

Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide

Viewing documentation 1

Viewing documentation (Windows®) 1

How to find scanning instructions 1

Software User's Guide: 1

ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR How-to-Guides:

Viewing documentation (Macintosh®) 1

How to find scanning instructions 1

Software User's Guide: 1

Presto! PageManager User's Guide: 1

Control panel overview 1

Status LED indications 1

Loading paper and documents 2

Loading paper and print media 2

Loading paper in the standard paper tray 2

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

Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2

Printing on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies

Unprintable area 2

Unprintable area for copies 2

Unprintable area when printing from a computer 2

Acceptable paper and other print media 2

Recommended paper and print media 2

Type and size of paper 2

Standard paper tray 2

Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2

Optional lower tray (LT-5300) 2

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

Paper capacity of the paper trays 2

Recommended paper specifications 2

Handling and using special paper 2

Types of paper to avoid 2

Envelopes 2

Types of envelopes to avoid 2

Labels 2

Types of labels to avoid 2

Loading documents 2

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) 2

Recommended environment 2

Using the scanner glass 2

General Setup 3

Paper settings 3

Paper Type 3

Paper Size 3

Tray Use in copy mode 3

Tray Use in print mode 3

Volume settings 3

Beeper volume 3

Ecology features 3

Toner Save 3

Sleep Time 3

Turning off the scanner lamp 3

LCD Contrast 3

User Settings List 3

Network Configuration List 3

Security features 4

Secure Function Lock 2.0

Setting the password for the administrator 4

Changing the password for the administrator 4

Setting up public user mode 4

Setting up restricted users 4

Turning Secure Function Lock on/off 4

Switching Users 4

Making copies 5

How to copy 5