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Table of Contents
Section IGeneral
1General information2
Using the documentation .......................................................................................2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 2
Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide ........................ 3
General information2
Loading paper and documents9
General Setup23
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General information1
Using the
documentation
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
BoldBold style identifies keys on the
machine control panel or
computer screen.
ItalicsItalicized style emphasizes an
important point or refers you to
a related topic.
WARNING
1
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.
Courier
New
Courier New font identifies the
messages shown on the LCD
of the machine.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the current
operation works with other features.
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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 documentation1
Viewing documentation (Windows®) 1
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, DCP-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name) from the program
group, and then click User’s Guides in HTML format.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
a Turn on your PC.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
®
Windows
b If the language selection screen
appears, click your language.
into your CD-ROM drive.
c If the model name screen appears, click
your model name. The CD-ROM main
menu will appear.
1
If this window does not appear, use
®
Windows
start.exe program from the root directory
of the Brother CD-ROM.
Explorer to find and run the
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d Click Documentation.
e Click the documentation you want to
read:
HTML documents (3 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide in HTML
format.
This format is recommended for
viewing on your computer.
PDF documents (4 manuals):
User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide,
Network User’s Guide and Quick
Setup Guide.
This format is recommended for
printing the manuals. Click to go to
the Brother Solutions Center, where
you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and
PDF Reader software are required.)
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Chapter 1
How to find scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide:1
Scanning a document using the TWAIN
driver in Chapter 2
Scanning a document using the WIA
®
driver (Windows
Chapter 2
Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3
Network Scanning in Chapter 12
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.
How to find Network setup
instructions
Your machine can be connected to a wired
network. You can find basic setup
instructions in the Quick Setup Guide. For
more information about network setup please
see the Network User's Guide.
Viewing documentation (Macintosh)1
a Turn on your Macintosh.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Macintosh into your CD-ROM drive.
b The following window will appear.
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c Double-click the Documentation icon.
d Double-click your language folder.
e Double-click top.html to view the
User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide in HTML
format.
1
f Click the documentation you want to
read.
User’s Guide
Software User’s Guide
Network User’s Guide
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.)
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General information
How to find scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide:1
Scanning in Chapter 8
Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 9
Network Scanning in Chapter 12
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.
How to find Network setup
instructions
Accessing Brother
Support
(For Windows
You can find all the contacts you will need,
such as Web support (Brother Solutions
Center) and on the Brother CD-ROM.
Click Brother Support on the main menu.
The following screen will appear:
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®
)1
1
Your machine can be connected to a wired
network. You can find basic setup
instructions in the Quick Setup Guide. For
more information about network setup please
see the Network User's Guide.
To access our website
(http://www.brother.com/
Brother Home Page.
For the latest news and product support
information (http://solutions.brother.com/
click
You can quickly and easily choose temporary
settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces or enlarges copies.
Quality
Lets you change the quality for the next copy.
Print keys:
Secure
You can print data saved in the 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.)
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).
910
2 Data LED
The LED will flash depending on the machine
status.
3 Error LED
Blinks in orange when the LCD displays an
error or an important status message.
4LCD
Displays messages to help you set up and use
your machine.
6
4
s:01
Auto
General information
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567
5Clear/Back
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
OK
Lets you store your settings in the machine.
Selection keys:
d or c
Press to scroll backwards or forwards through
menu selections.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
6Numeric keys
Use these keys to enter text.
7Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
8Start:
Colour
Lets you start making copies in full colour.
Mono
Lets you start making copies in black and
white.
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9Scan
Scan
Puts the machine in Scan mode.
(For details about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
10 Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings in this machine.
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Chapter 1
Data LED indications1
The Data LED (light emitting diode) will flash depending on the machine’s status.
LEDMachine StatusDescription
Ready ModeThe machine is ready to print, in sleep mode, there is no print
data, or the power switch is off.
Receiving DataThe machine is either receiving data from the computer,
processing data in memory, or printing data.
Green
(blinking)
Green
Data Remaining in
Memory
Print data remains in the machine memory.
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Loading paper and documents2
Loading paper and
print media
The machine can feed paper from the
standard paper 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 tray2
Printing on plain paper, thin paper or
recycled paper from the paper tray
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
b While pressing the green paper-guide
release lever (1), slide the paper guides
2
2
to fit the paper size you are loading in
the tray. Make sure that the guides are
firmly in the slots.
1
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 is
not available in some regions.)
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Chapter 2
c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
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.
1
f Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray or remove each page as
soon as it comes out of the machine.
1
IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the
sides of the paper so it will feed correctly.
If you do not do this, it may cause damage
to your machine.
e Put the paper tray firmly back in the
machine. Make sure that it is completely
inserted into the machine.
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Loading paper and documents
Loading paper in the manual
feed slot2
You can load envelopes and special print
media one at a time into this slot. Use the
manual feed slot to print or copy on labels,
envelopes or thicker paper.
Printing on plain paper, recycled
paper or bond paper from the manual
feed slot
Before loading, press the corners and sides
of the envelopes to make them as flat as
possible.
Note
The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
b Open the manual feed slot cover.
2
2
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
a Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray or remove each page as
soon as it comes out of the machine.
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Chapter 2
d Using both hands, put one piece of
paper in the manual feed slot with the
print side face up until the front edge of
the paper touches the paper feed roller.
Wait until the machine automatically
feeds the paper. When you feel the
machine pull in the paper, let go.
Printing on thick paper, labels,
envelopes or small paper
When the back output tray is pulled down, the
machine has a straight paper path from the
manual feed slot through to the back of the
machine. Use this paper feed and output
method when you want to print on thick
paper, labels, envelopes or paper that is
smaller than 105 × 148 mm (or A6 size).
Note
• Remove each printed sheet or envelope
immediately to prevent a paper jam.
• The machine automatically turns on the
Manual Feed mode when you put paper in
the manual feed slot.
a Open the back cover (back output tray).
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b <For printing envelopes only>
Pull down the two grey levers, one on
the left-hand side and one on the
right-hand side, toward you as shown in
the illustration below.
Loading paper and documents
c Open the manual feed slot cover.
d Using both hands, slide the manual feed
slot paper guides to the width of the
paper that you are going to use.
e Using both hands, put one sheet of
paper or one envelope in the manual
feed slot until the front edge of the paper
or envelope touches the paper feed
roller. When you feel the machine pull in
the paper, let go.
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Chapter 2
Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot
with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the paper or print media
(see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 16) is straight and in the
correct position on the manual feed slot. If
it is not, the paper may not be fed
correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or
a paper jam.
• Do not put more than one sheet of paper
in the manual feed slot at any one time, as
it may cause a jam.
• Pull the paper out completely when you
retry putting the paper into the manual
feed slot.
• If you put paper or other print media in the
manual feed slot before the machine is in
the Ready mode, an error may occur and
the machine will stop printing.
• You can still use the machine while the
scanner is up. To close the scanner, push
it down with both hands.
• When the top cover is open, you cannot
open the scanner.
• To easily remove a small printout from the
output tray, lift up the scanner by using
both hands as shown in the illustration.
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Loading paper and documents
Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for copies2
The figures below show unprintable areas.
2
1
2
1
UsageDocument Size Top (1)
Bottom (1)
Left (2)
Right (2)
CopyLetter4 mm4 mm
A44 mm3 mm
Note
This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper.
The area that cannot be printed on will vary by paper size.
Unprintable area when printing from a computer2
When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.
PortraitLandscape
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Windows® printer driver and Macintosh printer driver
®
BRScript Driver for Windows
and Macintosh
14.23mm
24.23mm
Note
The area that cannot be printed on may vary depending on the paper size and the printer driver
you are using. The unprintable area shown above is for A4 size paper.
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Chapter 2
Acceptable paper and
other print media
Print quality may vary according to the type of
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print
media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper,
bond paper, recycled paper, labels or
envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below:
Use paper made for plain paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
DO NOT put different types of paper in the
paper tray at the same time because it
may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
For correct printing, you must choose the
same paper size from your software
application as the paper in the tray.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing.
2
.
Type and size of paper2
2
The machine loads paper from the installed
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
Standard paper tray2
Since the standard paper tray is a universal
type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one
paper type and size at a time) listed in the
table in Paper capacity of the paper trays
on page 17. The standard paper tray can
hold up to 250 sheets of A4/Letter, Legal or
Folio size paper (80 g/m
2
). Paper can be
loaded up to the maximum paper mark on the
sliding paper width guide.
Manual feed slot2
The manual feed slot can hold a sheet with a
size of 76.2 to 220 mm wide and 116 to
406.4 mm long. You can use the manual feed
slot if you are using special paper, envelopes
or labels.
Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph
value, and a moisture content of
approx. 5%.
Recommended paper and
print media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using
the following paper.
Paper TypeItem
Plain paper
Recycled Paper
LabelsAvery laser label L7163
EnvelopeAntalis River series (DL)
Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m
Xerox Business 80 g/m
Xerox Recycled Supreme
80 g/m
2
2
2
The name for the paper trays in the
printer driver in this Guide are as
follows:
Tray and slotName
Standard paper trayTray
Manual feed slotManual Feed
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Loading paper and documents
Paper capacity of the paper trays2
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets
Paper TrayA4, Letter, Legal,
Executive, A5, A5 (Long
Plain paper, Thin paper
and Recycled paper
up to 250 [80 g/m
2
]
Edge), A6, B5 (ISO), B6
1
.
Plain paper, Thin paper,
1 sheet [80 g/m
2
]
Thick paper, Thicker
paper, Bond paper,
1 Envelope
Manual feed slot
(Manual Feed)
(ISO) and Folio
Width: 76.2 to 220 mm
Length: 116 to 406.4 mm
Recycled paper,
Envelopes and Labels.
1
Folio size is 215.9 mm x 330.2 mm.
Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
2
Basis weight
75-90 g/m
2
Thickness80-110 µm
RoughnessHigher than 20 sec.
Stiffness
90-150 cm
3
/100
Grain directionLong grain
Volume resistivity
Surface resistivity
Filler
9
10e
-10e11 ohm
9
-10e12 ohm-cm
10e
CaCO
(Neutral)
3
Ash contentBelow 23 wt%
BrightnessHigher than 80%
OpacityHigher than 85%
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Chapter 2
Handling and using special
paper2
The machine is designed to work well with
most types of xerographic and bond paper.
However, some paper variables may have an
effect on print quality or handling reliability.
Always test samples of paper before
purchasing to ensure desirable performance.
Store paper in its original packaging and keep
it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from
moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Some important guidelines when selecting
paper are:
DO NOT use inkjet paper because it may
cause a paper jam or damage your
machine.
Preprinted paper must use ink that can
withstand the temperature of the
machine’s fusing process (200 degrees
centigrade).
If you use bond paper, paper having a
rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or
creased, the paper may exhibit degraded
performance.
Types of paper to avoid2
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
1
1 2 mm or greater curl may cause jams
to occur.
• that is coated or has a chemical finish
• that is damaged, creased or folded
• that exceeds the recommended weight
specification in this guide
• with tabs and staples
• with letterheads using low temperature
dyes or thermography
• that is multipart or carbonless
• that is designed for inkjet printing
If you use any of the types of paper listed
they may damage your machine. This
damage is not covered under any Brother
warranty or service agreement.
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Loading paper and documents
Envelopes2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your
machine. However, some envelopes may
have feed and print-quality problems
because of the way they have been made. A
suitable envelope should have edges with
straight, well-creased folds and the leading
edge should not be thicker than two sheets of
paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be
of baggy or flimsy construction. You should
buy quality envelopes from a supplier who
understands that you will be using the
envelopes in a laser machine.
Envelopes can only be fed from the Manual
feed slot. 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 the figure
below.
Types of envelopes to avoid2
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/LED 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
2
1
1Feeding direction
Envelope joints that are sealed by the
manufacturer should be secure.
We recommend that you do not print
within 15 mm of the edges of envelopes.
• with glue on surface as shown in figure
below
1
• with double flaps as shown in figure
below
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• with sealing flaps that have not been
folded at purchase
• with sealing flaps as shown below
• with each side folded as shown below
If you use any of the types of envelopes
listed above, they may damage your
machine. This damage may not be
covered under any Brother warranty or
service agreement.
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
Labels2
The machine will print on most types of labels
designed for use with a laser machine. Labels
should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based
since this material is more stable at the high
temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives
should not come in contact with any part of
the machine, because the label stock may
stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause
jams and print quality problems. No adhesive
should be exposed between the labels.
Labels should be arranged so that they cover
the entire length and width of the sheet. Using
labels with spaces may result in labels
peeling off and causing serious jams or print
problems.
All labels used in this machine must be able
to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees
centigrade for a period of 0.1 seconds.
Label sheets should not exceed the paper
weight specifications described in this User’s
Guide. Labels exceeding this specification
may not feed or print correctly and may cause
damage to your machine.
Labels must be fed from the manual feed slot
only.
Types of labels to avoid2
Do not use labels that are damaged, curled,
wrinkled or an unusual shape.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT feed part used label sheets. The
exposed carrier sheet will damage your
machine.
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Loading documents2
Using the automatic
document feeder (ADF)2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds
each sheet individually. Use standard
80 g/m
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Temperature: 20 to 30 °C
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Paper: Xerox Premier 80 g/m
Business 80 g/m
2
paper and always fan the pages
2
or Xerox
2
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT leave thick documents on the
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may
jam.
a Unfold the ADF document output
support flap (1) and the ADF support
flap (2).
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1
b Fan the pages well.
c Place your document face up, top edge
first in the ADF until the LCD display
message changes and you feel it touch
the feed rollers.
d Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the
width of your document.
2
• DO NOT use paper that is curled,
wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paperclipped, pasted or taped.
• DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric.
• To avoid damaging your machine while
using the ADF, DO NOT pull on the
document while it is feeding.
Note
To scan documents that are not suitable
for the ADF, see Using the scanner glass
on page 22.
Make sure documents with correction fluid
or written with ink are completely dry.
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Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to copy or
scan pages of a book one page at a time.
Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and
297 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 and top, place the document face
down in the upper left corner of 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.
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