Page 2 - If you need to call Customer Service; * The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain; Register your product on-line at; may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product
If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: DCP-8040, DCP-8045D(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 sal...
Page 3 - Brother numbers; Register your product; IMPORTANT; from within
i Brother numbers 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 ...
Page 4 - Ordering accessories and supplies
ii Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to a...
Page 5 - Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties
iii 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 PARTICUL...
Page 6 - Brother
iv Brother ® Three-Year Limited Warranty and Exchange Service For DCP-8040 and DCP-8045D (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-use/retailpurchaser (referred to in this warranty as"Original Purchaser") of the accompanyingprod...
Page 9 - BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE
vii BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts,Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized ServiceCenters, will repair this DCP/Facsimile m...
Page 10 - Safety precautions; To use the DCP safely; Save these instructions for later reference.; WARNING
viii Safety precautions To use the DCP safely Save these instructions for later reference. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the DCP. Before you clean the DCP or clear a paper jam, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the power outlet. Do not handle the plug with wet hands...
Page 11 - Caution
ix ■ When you move the DCP, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. Do NOT carry the DCP by holding it at the bottom. ■ Install equipment with a power cord near a socket/outlet that is easily accessible. ■ Do not use this product near appliances that use water, in a wet basement or near...
Page 12 - Choosing a location
x Choosing a location Place your DCP on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the DCP near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95.5°F (10°-32.5°C). Caution ■ Do not place n...
Page 13 - Table of Contents; To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose
xi Table of Contents 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 Using this Guide ............................................................... 1-1 Finding information ................................................. 1-1Symbols used in this Guide ...
Page 14 - Industry Canada Compliance Statement; Compliance
xii Turning off the Scanner Lamp .................................... 4-5Setting the Tray Use for Copy mode .......................... 4-6Setting the LCD Contrast ............................................ 4-7Printing the User Settings List .................................... 4-7 5 Making copies ...
Page 15 - Paper is jammed in the duplex tray
xiii 7 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance ....................... 7-1 Troubleshooting ............................................................... 7-1 Error messages .......................................................... 7-1Original jams......................................................
Page 17 - Using this Guide; Finding information; Introduction; Bold; Italics; Courier New
INTRODUCTION 1 - 1 1 Using this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier Printer (DCP). Your DCP-8040 or DCP-8045D is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your DCP by taking a few minutes to read this Guide. Finding info...
Page 18 - Click; Online Registration; to register your product.
1 - 2 INTRODUCTION On-line Registration (USA and Canada) 1 Insert the MFL-Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click Online Registration to register your product.
Page 19 - DCP part names and operations; Front view
INTRODUCTION 1 - 3 DCP part names and operations ■ Front view No. Name Description 1 (DCP-8040) Manual Feed Tray (DCP-8045D) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Load paper here. 2 Front Cover Release Button Press it to open the front cover. 3 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap with Extension (Support Flap)...
Page 20 - Back view
1 - 4 INTRODUCTION ■ Back view No. Name Description 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing (DCP-8045D) Use to match your paper size for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (DCP-8045D) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the DCP. 14 AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Cable here. 15 Face-u...
Page 22 - Control panel overview
1 - 6 INTRODUCTION Control panel overview DCP-8040 and DCP-8045D have similar control panel keys. 9 2 1 3 1 Print keys: Secure Lets you print out data saved in memory by entering your four-digit password. Job Cancel Clears data from the printer memory. 2 Status LED (Light-Emitting Diode) The LED wil...
Page 24 - Status LED indications; The; Status; LED (Light Emitting Diode) will flash and change color
1 - 8 INTRODUCTION Status LED indications The Status LED (Light Emitting Diode) will flash and change color depending on the DCP status. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter. LED LED status LED is off. Green Yellow Red LED is on. Green Yellow Red...
Page 26 - Using the ADF (automatic document feeder); ) paper when using the ADF. Always fan the pages well; face up; in the ADF
1 - 10 INTRODUCTION Inserting originals for copying (and scanning) You can copy from either the ADF (automatic document feeder) or from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (automatic document feeder) The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 50 pages, feeding each one individually through the ...
Page 27 - Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your originals.; Start; . The DCP starts scanning the first page.
INTRODUCTION 1 - 11 4 Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your originals. 5 Press Start . The DCP starts scanning the first page. ADF Document Output Support Flap The documents are Face Upin the ADF
Page 28 - Using the scanner glass; Lift the document cover.; The DCP will start scanning the original.
1 - 12 INTRODUCTION Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to copy one page at a time, or pages of a book. To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. You can make multiple copies; however, if you want them sorted you must use the ADF. 1 Lift the document cover. 2 Using the docum...
Page 29 - About paper; Type and size of paper; Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.; Paper; Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb
PAPER 2 - 1 2 About paper Type and size of paper The DCP loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. Recommended paper ■ Before you buy a large amount of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable. ■ Use paper that is m...
Page 30 - Choosing acceptable paper; Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper.
2 - 2 PAPER Caution Do not use ink jet paper. It may cause a paper jam and damage your DCP. Choosing acceptable paper We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the DCP before purchasing large quantities. ■ Avoid feeding label sheets that are partly used or you...
Page 31 - Paper capacity of the paper trays
PAPER 2 - 3 Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Number of sheets Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (DCP-8045D) Width: 2.75 to 8.66 in. (69.8 to 220 mm) Height: 4.57 to 16.0 in. (116 to 406.4 mm) 50 sheets (20 lb or 80 g/m 2 ) Manual feed tray (DCP-8040) Width: 2.75 to 8.66 in. (69.8 to 220 mm) H...
Page 32 - Paper specifications for each paper tray
2 - 4 PAPER Paper specifications for each paper tray *1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets Model DCP-8040 DCP-8045D Paper types Multi-purpose tray N/A Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope *1 , Labels *2 , and Transparency *2 Manual feed tray Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, En...
Page 33 - How to load paper; To load paper or other media in the paper tray; Pull the paper tray completely out of the DCP.
PAPER 2 - 5 How to load paper To load paper or other media in the paper tray 1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the DCP. 2 While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. For Legal size paper, press the univ...
Page 34 - Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
2 - 6 PAPER 3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 4 Put paper in the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray, below the maximum paper mark, and that the paper guide is flush against the paper stack. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the DCP and unfold the sup...
Page 36 - The side to be printed on must be face up.
2 - 8 PAPER When you put paper in the manual feed tray, please remember the following ■ The side to be printed on must be face up. ■ Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it gently into the tray. ■ Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position on the manual feed...
Page 37 - Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
PAPER 2 - 9 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For DCP-8045D) 1 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. 3 When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray. When printing envelopes and labels you ...
Page 38 - paper in the MP tray.
2 - 10 PAPER 4 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit the paper size. You can place up to 3 envelopes or up to 50 sheets of 20 lb or 80 g/m 2 paper in the MP tray. When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following: ■ The side to be printed on must b...
Page 39 - Load paper in the Paper Tray or Multi-purpose Tray.
PAPER 2 - 11 To use Automatic Duplexing for copy and print operations (For DCP-8045D) If you want to print on both sides of the paper using the Duplex feature for copy or print, you will need to set the Paper Adjustment Lever to the size of paper you are using. This feature is available for A4, Lett...
Page 40 - User-friendly programming; Menu table; Quality; Menu; Photo; Set; On-screen programming
3 - 1 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 User-friendly programming Your DCP is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your DCP has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD...
Page 41 - Navigation keys; OR
ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 2 Navigation keys You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu . When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls. Press 1 for General Setup menu — OR — Press 2 for Copy menu — OR — Press 3 for Printer menu — OR — Press 4 for LAN menu (Only for the optional LAN board (NC-9100h) is...
Page 42 - Accepted
3 - 3 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING The LCD will then show the next menu level. Press or to scroll to your next menu selection. Press Set . When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted . Use to scroll backward if you passed your choices or want to save keystrokes.The current setting is always t...
Page 43 - The factory settings are shown in Bold with
ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 4 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1 . General Setup 1 . Paper Type 1 . MP Tray (DCP-8045D) Thin Plain Thick Thicker Transparency Sets the type of paper in the Multi-purpose tray. 4-1 2 . Tray #1 (This menu only appears if you have the optional tr...
Page 44 - The factory settings are shown in Bold with .
3 - 5 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1 . General Setup (Continued) 3 . Beeper — Low Med High Off Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 4-4 4 . Ecology 1 . Toner Save On Off Increases the life of the toner cartridge. 4-4 2 . Sleep Time ( 00 - 99 ) ...
Page 49 - Key Operations table; You can use the keys on the control panel to conveniently choose
ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 10 Key Operations table You can use the keys on the control panel to conveniently choose temporary copy settings and access the scanning operations. The Key Operations Table below will help you understand the options they provide. ■ XXX* is the paper size you set. ■ #2 XXX*...
Page 50 - General Setup; Setting the Paper Type; Thin; Getting started
4 - 1 GETTING STARTED 4 General Setup Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the DCP for the type of paper you are using. For DCP-8040 1 Press Menu , 1 , 1 . — OR — If you have the optional paper tray, press Menu , 1 , 1 , 1 to set the paper type for Tray #1 or Menu , 1 , 1 , 2 to...
Page 52 - Setting the Paper Size
4 - 3 GETTING STARTED Setting the Paper Size You can use eight sizes of paper for printing copies: A4, letter, legal, executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6. When you change the size of paper in the DCP, you will need to change the setting for Paper Size at the same time so your DCP can fit reduced copy on th...
Page 53 - Setting the Beeper Volume; Toner Save
GETTING STARTED 4 - 4 Setting the Beeper Volume You can change the beeper volume. The default setting is Med . When the beeper is on, the DCP beeps every time you press a key or make a mistake. 1 Press Menu , 1 , 3 . 2 Press or to select your option.( Low , Med , High or Off ) Press Set . 3 Press St...
Page 54 - Sleep Time; Sleep; Turning off the Scanner Lamp; Secure
4 - 5 GETTING STARTED Sleep Time Setting the Sleep Time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser inside the DCP, while it is idle. You can choose how long the DCP is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. The timer is automatically reset when the DCP receives PC data,...
Page 55 - Setting the Tray Use for Copy mode
GETTING STARTED 4 - 6 Setting the Tray Use for Copy mode DCP-8040 The default setting of Auto allows * 1 your DCP to choose the optional Tray #2 when paper is out in Tray #1 or * 2 when the size of the original will fit best on the paper in Tray #2. 1 Press Menu , 1 , 5 . 2 Press or to select Tray#1...
Page 56 - Setting the LCD Contrast; Printing the User Settings List
4 - 7 GETTING STARTED Setting the LCD Contrast You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker. 1 (DCP-8040)Press Menu , 1 , 5 . (DCP-8045D)Press Menu , 1 , 6 . — OR — If you have the optional Tray #2, press Menu , 1 , 6 . 2 Press to increase the contrast. — OR — Press to decrease...
Page 57 - Using the DCP as a copier; Your DCP can make up to 99 copies at a time.; Printable area; Making copies
MAKING COPIES 5 - 1 5 Using the DCP as a copier Your DCP can make up to 99 copies at a time. Printable area The printable area of your DCP begins at approximately 0.14 in. (3.64 mm) on both sides and 0.12 in. (3 mm) on the top and bottom of the paper. Making copies Unprintable area 0.12" (3 mm) ...
Page 58 - You can improve your copies by using the temporary copy keys; Temporary Copy Keys
5 - 2 MAKING COPIES Temporary copy settings You can improve your copies by using the temporary copy keys ( Copy ): Enlarge/Reduce , Contrast , Quality , Tray Select , Sort and N in 1 (For DCP-8040) or Duplex/N in 1 (For DCP-8045D). These settings are temporary , and the DCP returns to its default se...
Page 59 - Making a single copy from the ADF; NOT; Making multiple copies from the ADF
MAKING COPIES 5 - 3 Making a single copy from the ADF 1 Place the original face up in the ADF. 2 Press Start . Do NOT pull on the original while copying is in progress. Making multiple copies from the ADF 1 Insert the original face up in the ADF. 2 Use the Numeric keys to enter the number of copies ...
Page 60 - Single or multiple copies using the scanner glass; Out of Memory message; Out of Memory
5 - 4 MAKING COPIES Single or multiple copies using the scanner glass You can make multiple copies using the scanner glass. Multiple copies will be stacked (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2, and so on). Use the Temporary Copy keys to choose more settings. (See Using the copy keys (tem...
Page 62 - Auto
5 - 6 MAKING COPIES Enlarge/Reduce You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios. Auto sets the DCP to calculate the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. Custom allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%. 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scan...
Page 64 - Sorting copies using the ADF; Sort
5 - 8 MAKING COPIES Quality (type of original) You can select the Quality for your type of original. The default setting is Auto , which is used for originals that contain both text and photographs. Text is used for originals containing only text. Photo is used for copying photographs. 1 Place the o...
Page 65 - Contrast; Contrast
MAKING COPIES 5 - 9 Contrast You can adjust the copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 3 Press Contrast . 4 Press to make a copy lighter — OR...
Page 66 - Tray Select
5 - 10 MAKING COPIES Tray Select You can change the tray use only for the next copy. 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 3 Press Tray Select . 4 Press or to select the tray usage. Press ...
Page 67 - ‘Duplex’ prints on both sides of the paper.
MAKING COPIES 5 - 11 Duplex/N in 1 ‘Duplex’ prints on both sides of the paper. Temporary Key Level 1 Level 2 Option Original Finished Layout Press Duplex/N in 1 (DCP-8045D) N in 1 (DCP-8040) N in 1 — 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) Duplex(1 in 1) (DCP-8045D) Portrait1 — Portrait2 Single ...
Page 69 - Poster; Duplex
MAKING COPIES 5 - 13 10 After all the pages of the original have been scanned,select 2 and press Set , or press 2 , to print the copies. Poster You can make a poster size copy of a photograph. You must use the scanner glass. 1 Place the original face down on the scanner glass. 2 Press Duplex/N in 1 ...
Page 70 - Making a double-sided copy from a single-sided original; Portrait2; Portrait1
5 - 14 MAKING COPIES Duplex (1 in 1) (For DCP-8045D) Making a double-sided copy from a single-sided original 1 Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 3 Press Duplex/N in 1 and or to select Du...
Page 71 - Making a double-sided copy from a double-sided original; Double Sided
MAKING COPIES 5 - 15 Making a double-sided copy from a double-sided original 1 Place the original face up in the ADF. 2 Press Duplex/N in 1 and or to select Duplex(1 in 1) . Press Set . 3 Press or to select Portrait2 or Landscape1 . Press Set . 4 Press or to select Double Sided for the original. Pre...
Page 73 - Changing the default copy settings; Text
MAKING COPIES 5 - 17 Changing the default copy settings You can adjust the copy settings that are shown in the chart. These settings will stay until you change them again. Quality 1 Press Menu , 2 , 1 . 2 Press or to select Text , Photo or Auto . Press Set . 3 Press Stop/Exit . Contrast You can chan...
Page 74 - Important information
6 - 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) declares, that the products Product Name: DCP-8040, DCP-8045D comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful i...
Page 75 - Important; Important – about the interface cable
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 - 2 WARNING ■ This DCP has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA only. A grounded plug should be plugged into a grounded AC outlet after checking the rating of the local power supply for the DCP to operate properly and safely. ■ For protect...
Page 76 - For your safety; International E; Compliance Statement
6 - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) 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. For your safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be...
Page 77 - Laser safety; BROTHER BUJI NAN LING FACTORY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 - 4 Laser safety This equipment is certified as a Class I laser product 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 pr...
Page 78 - Internal laser radiation
6 - 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Internal laser radiation Max. Radiation Power Wave Length Laser Class 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040...
Page 79 - Important safety instructions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 - 6 Important safety instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Before cleaning, turn off the DCP’s power switch and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Do not use liq...
Page 81 - Trademarks; Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 6 - 8 Trademarks 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. © Copyright 2004 Brother Industries, Ltd. Al...
Page 82 - Troubleshooting; Error messages; Troubleshooting and routine
7 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 Troubleshooting Error messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your DCP identifies the problem and displays an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. You can correct most problems by ...
Page 85 - Original is jammed in the top of the ADF unit.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 4 Original jams Based upon where the original is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it. Original is jammed in the top of the ADF unit. 1 Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2 Lift the ADF cover. 3 Pull the jammed o...
Page 86 - To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section.; Clear the jammed paper as follows.
7 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Paper jams To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section. WARNING After you have just used the DCP, some parts inside the DCP are extremely hot. When you open the front cover or back output tray of the DCP, never touch the shaded parts sho...
Page 89 - Wait for the DCP to cool down before you touch the
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 8 WARNING After you have just used the DCP, some internal parts of the DCP are extremely HOT! Wait for the DCP to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the DCP. 6 Open the jam clear cover (fuser cover). Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser uni...
Page 90 - Put the drum unit assembly back in the DCP.
7 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 8 Push the lock lever down and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Take out the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. Then put the toner cartridge back in the drum unit. 9 Put the drum unit assembly back in the DCP. 10 Put the pap...
Page 91 - Put the duplex tray and paper tray back into the DCP.; Jam Duplex; message appears if you remove a sheet
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 10 3 Put the duplex tray and paper tray back into the DCP. ■ The Jam Duplex message appears if you remove a sheet of paper from the Face Down Output Tray after only one side has printed. ■ If the Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing is not set correc...
Page 92 - If you are having difficulty with your DCP
7 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE If you are having difficulty with your DCP If the copy looks good, the problem is probably not your DCP. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing Condensed print and horizontal streaks or the top and bot...
Page 95 - Improving the print quality; This section provides information on the following topics:
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 14 Improving the print quality This section provides information on the following topics: Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Faint Check the printer’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on may cause this print fa...
Page 99 - Packing and shipping the DCP; Turn the DCP power switch off.; Lock the Scanner Lock; Open the front cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 18 Packing and shipping the DCP Whenever you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the DCP correctly, you may void your warranty. 1 Turn the DCP power switch off. 2 Unplug the DCP from the AC outlet. L...
Page 100 - Close the front cover. Fold down the face-down output tray flap.
7 - 19 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 6 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. 7 Close the front cover. Fold down the face-down output ...
Page 101 - Close the carton and tape it shut.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 20 9 Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, AC cord and printed materials in the original carton as shown below: 10 Close the carton and tape it shut. If you are returning the DCP to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the DCP. Kee...
Page 102 - Routine maintenance; Cleaning the scanner; If the screen; in USA
7 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner Turn the DCP power switch off and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass and glass strip with dry cloth and the white film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint free cloth. If the screen still displays a sca...
Page 103 - Cleaning the printer; not
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 22 Cleaning the printer Caution ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may crack the panel. ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the laser scanner window. ■ Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. ■ The drum u...
Page 104 - Cleaning the drum unit; Return the blue tab and snap it into the Home position (; If the blue tab is not at Home position (
7 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the drum unit We recommend placing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a cloth or large disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from ...
Page 105 - Replacing the toner cartridge; The DCP can print; . The DCP is supplied with a; Toner Low
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 24 Replacing the toner cartridge The DCP can print up to 6,700 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows Toner Low . The DCP is supplied with a standard toner cartridge that must be replaced after appr...
Page 106 - How to replace the toner cartridge; So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the
7 - 25 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE How to replace the toner cartridge WARNING Just after you use the DCP, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. HOT!
Page 109 - Remove the protective cover.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 28 4 Gently rock the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 5 Remove the protective cover. 6 Insert the new toner cartridge in the drum unit until it clicks into place. If you put it in prop...
Page 110 - ) before reinstalling the drum
7 - 29 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left several times. Return the blue tab to the Home position ( ▼ ) before reinstalling the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 8 Reinstall the drum uni...
Page 111 - Replacing the drum unit; , the drum unit is near the end of; Change Drum Soon; , you may be able to; Change Drum Soon; up to
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 30 Replacing the drum unit The DCP uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Change Drum Soon , the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to purchase a new one. Even if the LCD shows Change Drum Soon , you may be abl...
Page 112 - So please be careful.; Follow these steps to replace the drum unit:; Press the cover release button and then open the front cover.
7 - 31 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WARNING Just after you have used the DCP, some internal parts of the DCP are extremely HOT! So please be careful. Follow these steps to replace the drum unit: 1 Press the cover release button and then open the front cover. 2 Remove the old drum unit and...
Page 114 - , and close the front
7 - 33 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 4 Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit into the plastic bag and discard it according to local regulations. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the toner cartr...
Page 115 - Checking the drum life; Page Counter; Total
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7 - 34 Checking the drum life You can see the percentage of the drum’s life that remains available. 1 (DCP-8040)Press Menu , 1 , 6 . — OR — If you have the optional tray #2, press Menu , 1 , 7 . (DCP-8045D)Press Menu , 1 , 7 . 2 For five seconds, the LCD shows...
Page 116 - Memory board; Optional accessories; In general, the DIMM must have the following specifications:
8 - 1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 Memory board The memory board is installed on the main controller board inside the DCP. When you add the optional memory board, it increases the performance for both copier and printer operations. Optional accessories Model Name Optional Memory DCP-8040 (32 MB Standard M...
Page 117 - Installing the optional memory board; Unpack the DIMM and hold it by the edges.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 - 2 Installing the optional memory board WARNING ■ DO NOT touch the surface of the main board within 15 minutes after turning off the power. 1 Turn the DCP power switch off, unplug the DCP power cord from the AC outlet, and then disconnect the interface cable. WARNING Turn the...
Page 118 - Put the side cover back on.
8 - 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WARNING DIMM boards can be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity. Do not touch the memory chips or the board surface. Wear an antistatic wrist strap when you install or remove the board. If you do not have an antistatic wrist strap, frequently touch the bare...
Page 119 - Reconnect any additional interface cables that you removed.; You can check the current memory size to press
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 - 4 8 Reconnect any additional interface cables that you removed. 9 Reconnect the power cable and then turn on the DCP power switch. WARNING If the Status LED turns Red for a Service Error, please coll Brother Custome Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Ca...
Page 121 - Before starting installation; If possible, do not work on a carpeted area.; Step 1: Hardware installation
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 - 6 Before starting installation Be careful when handling the NC-9100h. There are many delicate electronic components that are susceptible to damage from static electricity. To avoid such damage, use the following precautions when handling the board. ■ Leave the NC-9100h in it...
Page 122 - Loosen the two screws, and then remove the metal cover plate.
8 - 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES WARNING Turn the DCP power switch off, before installing (or removing) the NC-9100h board. 2 Remove the side cover. Loosen the two screws, and then remove the metal shield plate. 3 Loosen the two screws, and then remove the metal cover plate. Cover Plate
Page 124 - Verifying successful hardware Installation:
8 - 9 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Step 2: Connecting the NC-9100h to an Unshielded Twisted Pair 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet Network To connect the NC-9100h to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Network, you must have an Unshielded Twist Pair Cable. One side of the cable must be connected to a free port on your E...
Page 125 - Link/Speed LED is green: 10 BASE T Ethernet; TEST SWITCH; Short push: Prints the network configuration page.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 8 - 10 Link/Speed LED is green: 10 BASE T Ethernet This Link/Speed LED will be green if the print server is connected to a 10 BASE T Ethernet. Active LED is yellow: The Active LED will blink if the print server is receiving or transmitting data. TEST SWITCH Short push: Prints th...
Page 127 - Glossary
GLOSSARY G - 1 G ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) The original can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. Beeper Volume Volume setting for the beep when you press a key or make an error. Contrast Setting to compensate for dark or light originals, by making copies of dark o...
Page 128 - Specifications
S - 1 SPECIFICATIONS S Product description The DCP-8040 and DCP-8045D are 3 in 1 Multi-Function Centers: Printer, Copier and Color Scanner. The DCP-8045D includes Duplex Printing. General Specifications Memory Capacity 32 MB Optional Memory 1 DIMM slot; Memory expandable up to 160 MB Automatic Docum...
Page 129 - Print media
SPECIFICATIONS S - 2 Print media General (continued) Weight Without Drum/Toner Unit: DCP-8040: 36.6 lb/16.6 kg DCP-8045D: 39.9 lb/18.1 kg Noise Operating: Standby: 53 dB A or less 30 dB A or less Temperature Operating: Storage: 50 - 90.5 °F (10 - 32.5 °C ) 32 - 104 °F (0 - 40 °C ) Humidity Operating...
Page 130 - Mac OS
S - 3 SPECIFICATIONS Copy Scanner Color/Monochrome Monochrome Copy Speed Up to 21 copies/minute (Letter paper) Up to 20 copies/minute (A4 paper) Multiple Copies Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages Enlarge/Reduce 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Resolution Max. 1200 x 600 dpi Color/Monochrome Color/Monoc...
Page 132 - Computer requirements
S - 5 SPECIFICATIONS Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements Computer Platform & Operating System Version Processor Minimum Speed Minimum RAM Recommended RAM Available Hard Disk Space forDrivers forApplications* 2 Windows ® * 1 Operating System 98, 98SE Pentium IIorequivalent 32 MB 64 ...
Page 133 - Consumable items
SPECIFICATIONS S - 6 Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy TN-540:Standard Toner Cartridge - Up to 3,500*pages TN-570:High Yield Toner Cartridge - Up to 6,700* pages * (when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Toner life expectancy will vary depending upon the type of a...
Page 136 - Index
I - 1 INDEX Index A Accessories and supplies ....... iiADF (automatic document feeder), using .................. 1-10 ADF cover .......................... 7-4 B Brother accessories and supplies .... iiBrother numbers ................... iCustomer Service ................. ifax back system .............
Page 137 - Error
INDEX I - 2 F FCC Notices (USA) ................................. 6-1 to 6-2 G gray scale ............................S-3 J jams original .............................. 7-4paper ................................ 7-5 L LAN Configuration ........ 3-7, 3-8LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) LCD Contrast .........
Page 139 - EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS; NOTICE
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS (Canada only) NOTICE This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface m...
Page 140 - Visit us on the World Wide Web
These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because the power requirements of your Digital Copier/Printer may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries. Using USA or Canada models overseas is at your own risk and may void ...