USER’S GUIDE DCP-7020 Version B
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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 Service Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship.
Safety precautions We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide. Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock. Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch DCP parts that are hot. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the DCP or other objects. Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the DCP.
WARNING To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the DCP under the document cover or scanner cover. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shaded in the illustrations. When you move the DCP, grasp the side hand holds that are under the scanner. DO NOT carry the DCP by holding it at the bottom. Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner.
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Using this Guide ..................................................................................................1-1 Choosing a location .............................................................................................1-2 How to access the complete User’s Guide ..........................................................1-3 To view Documentation (For Windows®).......................................................1-3 To view Documentation (For Macintosh®) ......
5 Important information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) .................................................................................................5-1 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) ...............................5-2 Disconnect device .........................................................................................5-2 Laser safety ...................................................................................................
S Specifications Product description ............................................................................................. S-1 General............................................................................................................... S-1 Print media.......................................................................................................... S-2 Copy ...................................................................................................................
1 Introduction Using this Guide Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to important warnings, notes and actions. Special fonts identify keys you should press, messages that appear on the LCD, and important points or related topics. Bold Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the DCP’s control panel. Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic. Courier Courier type face identifies the messages on the LCD of the DCP.
Introduction 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 standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50° to 90.5° F (10° to 32.5°C). CAUTION ■ Avoid placing your DCP in a high-traffic area. ■ Do not place your DCP near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators. ■ Do not expose your DCP to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
Chapter 1 How to access the complete User’s Guide This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the DCP such as how to use the advanced features of the Printer and Scanner. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, read the complete User’s Guide in the ‘Documentation’ section of the CD-ROM. To view Documentation (For Windows®) From the Start menu, select Brother, MFL Pro Suite DCP-7020 from the Programs Group, and then select User’s Guide.
Introduction To view Documentation (For Macintosh®) 1 Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labeled Macintosh® into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear. How to find Scanning instructions There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows: Software User's Guide: ■ Scanning from a Macintosh® in Chapter 7 (For Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) ■ Using ControlCenter2.0 (For Mac OS® X 10.2.
Chapter 1 Control panel overview Stack 100% Copies:01 Auto 1 Copy keys (Temporary settings): Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying. Enlarge/Reduce Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending on the ratio you select. Contrast Lets you select the copy quality for your type of document. Number of Copies Use this key to make multiple copies. 2 Menu Mode: Menu Lets you access the Menu to program. or Press to scroll through the menus and options.
Introduction Load document 3 Unfold the ADF document output support flap. 1 You can make copies and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass. Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF. Improper Setup CAUTION DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.
Chapter 1 Using the scanner glass 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 Letter/A4 size (8.5 to 11 in. (215.9 to 297.4 mm)). Note To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. 1 2 Lift the document cover. Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document face down on the scanner glass. Place documents face down on the scanner glass. 1-7 3 Close the document cover.
Introduction About paper Choosing acceptable paper Recommended Paper To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper. Paper Type Plain paper Item Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb (Xerox Premier 80 g/m2) (Xerox Business 80 g/m2) (M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2) (IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2) We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the DCP before purchasing large quantities.
Chapter 1 CAUTION Do not use the following types of paper or envelopes, they may cause a paper jam and damage your machine.
Introduction How to load paper 3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds. 1 To load paper or other media in the paper tray 1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the DCP. 4 Put paper in the paper tray. Maximum Paper Mark 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. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the DCP and unfold the output paper tray support flap before you use the DCP.
Chapter 1 To load paper or other media in the manual feed slot 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. 1 Slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Note When you put paper in the manual feed slot, 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 slot.
2 Getting started Initial Setup Setting the Paper Size Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the DCP for the type of paper you are using. 1 Press Menu and or 1.General Setup. to select You can use eight sizes of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Executive. When you change the size of paper you load in the tray, you will need to change the setting for paper size at the same time so your DCP can fit a reduced copy on the page. Note Press Set.
Chapter 2 Setting the Beeper Volume Toner Save You can change the beeper volume. The default setting is Med. When the beeper is on, the DCP will beep when you press a key or make a mistake. You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter. The default setting is Off. 1 Press Menu and or 1.General Setup . Press Set. 2 Press 1 to select Press Set. Press or High or Off. Press Set. 4 or to select 4.Ecology. General Setup 4.Ecology Press Set.
Getting started Sleep Time Setting the LCD Contrast 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 or makes a copy. The factory setting is 05 minutes. While the DCP is in sleep mode you will see Sleep on the LCD.
3 Making copies Using the DCP as a copier You can use your DCP as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time. Making multiple copies 1 2 The printable area of your DCP begins at approximately 0.12 in. (3 mm) from both sides and 0.12 in. (3 mm) from the top or bottom of the paper. Load your document. Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number of copies you want appears (up to 99). —OR— Press Number of Copies, and then press or hold or to increase or decrease the number of copies.
Making copies Using the Temporary Copy keys When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Temporary Copy keys. You can use different combinations. Enlarging or reducing the image copied You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios. Auto* sets the DCP to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper. Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%.
Chapter 3 3 Press or to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Adjusting contrast Press Set. You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid. —OR— You can select Custom(25-400%) and press Set. Press or to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400%. Press Set. 1 2 ▼ 3 - Press + ▲ to increase the contrast. —OR— Enlargement or reduction ratio can also be increased or decreased by holding down or . Press to decrease the contrast.
Making copies Changing the temporary copy settings Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy. Press Menu Selections Options Select & Set Page 3 Select & Set Quality Auto Text Photo 3-5 Stack/Sort Stack Sort 3-5 Page Layout Off(1 in 1) 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) Poster(3 x 3) 3-5 Note The factory settings are shown in Bold. After you choose your settings by pressing Set, the LCD shows Set temporarily .
Chapter 3 Quality Making N in 1 copies (Page Layout) You can select the copy quality. The default setting is Auto. You can reduce the amount of copies by using the N in 1 copy feature. This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one page, allowing you to save paper. Auto Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs. Text Suitable for documents containing only text. ■ Please make sure paper size is set to Letter, Legal or A4. Photo Suitable for copying photographs.
Making copies If you are using the scanner glass: 6 After the DCP scans the page, the LCD shows: Next Page? ▲ Yes ▼ No Press 7 Place document face down on the scanner glass in the direction shown below. 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) to scan the next page. 3 Put the next document on the scanner glass. 4 in 1 (P) Set Next Page Then Press Set Press Set. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each page of the layout. 8 4 in 1 (L) After all the pages of the document have been scanned, press to end.
Chapter 3 Making a poster (Page Layout) You can create a poster. When you use the Poster feature your DCP divides your document into sections, then enlarges the sections so you can assemble them into a poster. If you want to print a poster, use the scanner glass. Note Changing the default copy settings You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them as default. These settings will remain until you change them again. ■ Please make sure paper size is set to Letter, Legal or A4.
Making copies Adjusting contrast You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid. 1 Press Menu and 2.Copy. or to select Press Set. 2 Press or to select 2.Contrast. Copy 2.Contrast Press Set. 3 Press to increase the contrast. Out of Memory message If the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD message will guide you through the next step.
4 Software Features The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, Printing and Scanning). The availability of the features listed below varies by model: ■ Using the machine as a Printer (See Chapter 1 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ■ How to Scan (See Chapter 2 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ■ Using ControlCenter2.0 (See Chapter 3 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
5 Important information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products WARNING ■ This DCP has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA only.
Chapter 5 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. Disconnect device This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power completely. Laser safety This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S.
Important information Important safety instructions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning inside of the DCP. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. A B Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
Chapter 5 F Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: • When the power cord is damaged or frayed. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. • If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
6 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 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 yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.
Chapter 6 ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION Machine too Hot The inside of the machine is too hot. Make sure you can hear the fan in the DCP spinning and the exhaust outlet isn't blocked by something. If the fan is spinning, remove some obstacles that surround the exhaust outlet, and then leave the DCP for several minutes. If the fan is not spinning, turn off the DCP and then turn it on again. No cartridge The toner cartridge is not installed properly.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Document jams Document is jammed under the document cover If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. 1 Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2 3 Lift the document cover. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit 1 Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2 3 Open the ADF cover. Pull the jammed document out to the right. Pull the jammed document out to the left. 6 4 5 4 5 Close the ADF cover. Press Stop/Exit.
Chapter 6 Paper jams 4 Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it up and out of the paper tray opening. 5 If you can not remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly easily, do not use extra force. Instead, lift the scanner cover and use both hands to carefully pull the jammed paper up and out of the output tray opening.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed at back of the DCP CAUTION To prevent damage to the DCP caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in the following diagram. 6 7 8 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the DCP. Close the front cover. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 6 3 Open the back cover. Put the paper tray in the DCP.
Chapter 6 4 Pull the tab toward you to open the rear chute cover. 5 Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. If the jammed paper cannot be pulled out easily, push down on the blue tab with one hand as you gently pull out the paper with the other hand. 6 Close the back cover. 6-6 7 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the DCP. 8 Close the front cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed inside the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 1 2 4 Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. 5 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the DCP. Open the front cover. Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 6 6 3 Close the front cover.
Chapter 6 If you are having difficulty with your DCP If you think there is a problem with your DCP, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing Difficulties Poor print quality See Improving the print quality on page 6-11. Vertical black lines. Sometimes you may see vertical streaks/black lines on the printed pages.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Scanning Difficulties TWAIN errors appear while scanning. Make sure the Brother TWAIN driver is selected as the primary source. In PaperPort®, click Scan in the File menu and select the Brother TWAIN driver. Software Difficulties Cannot install software or print. Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program will repair and reinstall the software. Cannot perform ‘2 in 1 or 4 in 1’ printing.
Chapter 6 DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Paper Handling Difficulties The DCP does not load paper. The LCD shows No Paper Fed or Paper Jam. If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray. 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.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Improving the print quality This section provides information on the following topics: Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH CDEF abcdefghijk defg ABCD abcde 01234 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Ghost ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print Recommendation Check the DCP’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on may cause this print fault.
Chapter 6 Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Cleaning the drum unit 3.1 in. (78.5 mm) 3.1 in. (78.5 mm) White Spots on black text and graphics at 3.1 in. (78.5 mm) intervals 3.1 in. (78.5 mm) 3.1 in. (78.5 mm) Dust, paper powder, glue, and so on may stick to the surface of the photosensitive drum (OPC) and cause black or white spots to appear on printed documents. Make 10 to 15 copies of a blank, white sheet of paper. (See Making multiple copies on page 3-1.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black toner marks across the page Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See About paper on page 1-8.) If you use label sheets for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 6-12.
Chapter 6 Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl. Curl or wave If you don’t use the DCP very 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. Make sure that paper is loaded properly. B DEFGH abc efghijk Check the paper type and quality. (See About paper on page 1-8.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Packing and shipping the DCP When you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that came with your DCP. If you do not pack the DCP properly, you could void your warranty. The DCP should be adequately insured with the carrier. 1 2 Turn off the DCP’s power switch. 3 4 5 Unplug the cable from the DCP. 6 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag.
Chapter 6 Routine maintenance 2 Wipe the outside of the DCP with a soft cloth to remove dust. 3 Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. 4 Wipe the inside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust. 5 Re-load the paper and put the paper tray in the DCP. CAUTION The drum unit contains toner, so handle it carefully. If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner glass Turn off the DCP’s power switch and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner glass and white plastic with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth. Document Cover White Plastic Cleaning the laser scanner window CAUTION ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the laser scanner window. ■ Do not touch the laser scanner window with your fingers. 1 Before you clean the inside of the DCP, turn off the DCP’s power switch.
Chapter 6 6 CAUTION To prevent damage to the DCP from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. 3 Gently clean the laser scanner window by wiping it with a clean soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use isopropyl alcohol. Laser Scanner Window 4 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the DCP. 5 Close the front cover. 6 - 18 Turn on the DCP’s power switch.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the corona wire We recommend placing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a cloth or large disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Replacing the toner cartridge (TN-350) The toner cartridge can print up to 2,500 pages. When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows Toner Low.
Chapter 6 How to replace the toner cartridge 2 Hold down the lock lever on the left and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. WARNING Just after you use the DCP, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! Never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. CAUTION 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. ■ Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION ■ Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your DCP. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges (TN-350). Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible toner and/or toner cartridges in your DCP may cause damage to the machine itself and/or it may result in unsatisfactory print quality.
Chapter 6 6 7 Insert the new toner cartridge in the drum unit until it clicks into place. If you put it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. 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. Replacing the drum unit (DR-350) The DCP uses a drum unit to create print images on paper.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 2 WARNING Just after you have used the DCP, some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT! So please be careful. 1 Hold down the lock lever on the left and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Note 6 Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste.
Chapter 6 4 Install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the DCP. Machine Information Checking the Serial Number You can view the DCP’s serial number on the LCD. 1 Press Menu and or 3.Machine Info. to select Press Set. 5 Press Options. 2 Replace Drum? ▲ Yes ▼ No Machine Info. 1.Serial No. To confirm you are installing a new drum, press . 6 When the LCD shows Accepted, close the front cover. Press or to select 1.Serial No. Press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 3 Press or to select Total, List, Print or Copy. Press Set. Page Counter Total: XXXXX Page Counter List: XXXXX Page Counter Print: XXXXX Page Counter Copy: XXXXX 4 Press Stop/Exit. 6 Checking the Drum Life You can view the DCP’s drum life on the LCD. 1 Press Menu and or 3.Machine Info. to select Press Set. 2 Press or 3.Drum Life. to select Machine Info. 3.Drum Life Press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit.
A Appendix On-screen programming Menu Mode Your DCP is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming. 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, we have created step-by-step on-screen instructions to help you program your DCP. All you need to do is follow the instructions as they guide you through the menu selections and programming options.
Appendix You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing the arrow for the direction you want: or . Select an option by pressing Set when that option appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level. Press or selection. to scroll to your next menu Press Set. When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted.
Select Set to accept Select to exit Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1. General Setup 1. Paper Type — Thin Plain Thick Thicker Transparency Recycled Paper Sets the type of paper in the paper tray. 2-1 2. Paper Size — A4 Letter Legal Executive A5 A6 B5 B6 Sets the size of the paper in 2-1 the paper tray. 3. Beeper — High Med Low Off Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 2-2 4. Ecology 1. Toner Save On Off Increases the life of the toner cartridge.
Appendix Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 3. Machine Info. 1. Serial No. — — Lets you check the serial number of your DCP. 6-24 2. Page Counter — Total Copy Print List Lets you check the number 6-24 of pages the DCP has printed during its life. 3. Drum Life — — 6-25 You can check the percentage of drum life that remains available. Note The factory settings are shown in Bold.
S Specifications Product description General Memory Capacity 16 MB Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Up to 35 pages Paper Tray 250 Sheets (20 lb (80 g/m2)) Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 16 characters × 2 lines Power Source 100 - 120V AC 50/60Hz Power Consumption Copying: Average 460 W Sleep: Average 10 W Standby: Average 75 W Dimensions 11.57 in. (294 mm) 17.01 in. (432 mm) 15.55 in.
Specifications Print media Paper Input Paper Output Paper Tray ■ Paper type: Plain paper, Recycled paper or Transparencies2 ■ Paper size: A4, Letter, Legal1, Executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6 For more details, see About paper on page 1-8.
Copy Color/Monochrome Monochrome Document Size ADF Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. (147.3 mm to 215.9 mm) ADF Height: 5.8 to 14 in. (147.3 mm to 356 mm) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) Scanner Glass Height: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm) Multiple Copies Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages Reduce/Enlarge 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Resolution 600 x 300 dpi Scanner Color/Monochrome Yes TWAIN Compliant Yes (Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/ Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0) Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.
Specifications Printer Printer Driver Support for Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/ Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Support for Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Resolution HQ1200 (Max. 2400 x 600 dots per inch (dpi)) Print Quality Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (save toner usage) Print Speed up to 20 pages/minute (Letter size) * Based on Brother standard pattern. Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper.
Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements Computer Platform & Operating System Version Processor Minimum Speed Minimum RAM Recommended RAM Available Hard Disk Space for Drivers for Applications Windows® Operating System Pentium® II or equivalent 32 MB 64 MB 90 MB 130 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 150 MB 220 MB 64 MB 80 MB 200 MB 98, 98SE Me NT® Workstation 4.0 2000 Professional XP 1 Apple ® Macintosh® Operating System Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.
Specifications Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life (TN-350) Starter Toner Cartridge: Approx. 1,500 pages* Standard Toner Cartridge: Approx. 2,500 pages* + * When printing letter or A4 size paper at 5% print coverage + Requires additional purchase Note Toner life expectancy will vary depending upon the type of average print job. Drum Unit Life Expectancy (DR-350) Approx.
Optional External Print Server (NC-2100p) NC-2100p External Print Server (Optional) Connecting the optional External Print Server (NC-2100p) to the Parallel port of your DCP will allow you to print over a wired Ethernet network. Support for Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.
I Index A D Accessories and supplies ............................ii ADF (automatic document feeder) .......... 1-6 ADF cover ............................................... 6-3 Apple® Macintosh® See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Drum unit cleaning .....................................6-12, 6-19 replacing .............................................6-22 B Brother accessories and supplies .........................ii Brother numbers ...................................... i Customer Service ......
from PC See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. paper jams ........................................... 6-4 printable area ....................................... 3-1 quality (improving) .............................. 6-11 resolution ..............................................S-4 specifications ........................................S-4 Programming your DCP ..........................A-1 menu table ................................... A-1, A-3 Q Quality copy ..............................................
Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807–0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com 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.
