USER’S GUIDE DCP-8080DN DCP-8085DN Version B USA/CAN
If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: DCP-8080DN and DCP-8085DN (Circle your model number) Serial Number: 1 Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: 1 The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service. Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.
Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product.
Ordering accessories and supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (You can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.) Note In Canada, only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE.
Brother® Three-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-user/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).
Brother® Three-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) What Brother will do: First 2 Years: If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) is covered by this warranty and if (i) you first reported the problem with your Machine to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within 2 years from the original purchase date or (ii) you first reported the problem with the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items to Brother or an Authorized Serv
Brother® Three-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Limitations: Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief.
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER / FAX MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service Centres, will repair or replace (at Brother’s sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in Canada.
Table of Contents Section I 1 General General information 2 Using the documentation .......................................................................................2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide ........................3 Viewing documentation ...................................................................................3 Accessing Brother support (Windows®) ................
4 Security features 27 Secure Function Lock 2.0 ....................................................................................27 Setting the password for the administrator ...................................................27 Changing the password for the administrator................................................ 28 Setting up public user mode .......................................................................... 28 Setting up restricted users ................................................
Section IV Software 7 Software and Network features 48 How to read the HTML User’s Guide ...................................................................48 Windows® ......................................................................................................48 Macintosh® ....................................................................................................49 Section V Appendixes A Safety and legal 52 Choosing a location .......................................................
Replacing periodic maintenance parts............................................................... 106 Machine Information ..........................................................................................106 Checking the Serial Number........................................................................ 106 Checking the Page Counters.......................................................................106 Checking the remaining life of parts .....................................................
Section I General General information Loading paper and documents General Setup Security features I 2 10 22 27
1 General information Using the documentation 1 Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Bold Italics Courier New 2 Bold style identifies keys on the machine control panel or computer screen.
General information Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide c 1 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.
Chapter 1 How to find scanning instructions 1 There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows: Software User's Guide: 1 Viewing documentation (Macintosh ®) 1 a Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labeled Macintosh® into your CD-ROM drive. b The following window will appear. c d Double-click the Documentation icon. e Double-click the top page file to view the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guidein HTML format.
General information How to find scanning instructions 1 There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows: Software User's Guide: To view all Brother Numbers, including Customer Service numbers for the USA and Canada, click Support Information. 1 To access the USA Brother online shopping mall (http://www.brothermall.com/) for additional product and service information, click Brother Mall.com.
Chapter 1 Control panel overview 1 DCP-8080DN and DCP-8085DN have the same keys. 1 Status LED The LED will flash and change color depending on the machine status. 2 LCD Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine. 3 Menu keys: Menu Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in this machine. Clear/Back Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the current setting. OK Lets you store your settings in the machine. d or c Press to scroll backwards or forwards through menu selections.
General information 1 8 Scan Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) 9 Print keys: Secure/Direct This key has two functions. Secure You can print data saved in memory when you enter your four-digit password. (For details about using the Secure key, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) When using Secure Function Lock, you can switch restricted users by holding down c as you press Secure/Direct. (See Secure Function Lock 2.
Chapter 1 Status LED indications The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change color depending on the machine’s status. LED Machine Status Description Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode. Warming Up The machine is warming up for printing. Ready The machine is ready to print. Receiving Data The machine is either receiving data from the computer, processing data in memory, or printing data.
General information Red Cover open The front cover or fuser cover is open. Close the cover. Toner Life End Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Paper error Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam. Check the LCD message. Scan lock Check that the scanner lock lever is released. Others Check the LCD message. 1 Note When the power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode, the LED is off.
2 Loading paper and documents Loading paper and print media The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray. When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following: Loading paper in the standard paper tray 2 2 Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper or transparencies from the paper tray a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
Loading paper and documents f Note For Legal and Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper are not available in some regions.) Unfold the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. 2 1 1 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.
Chapter 2 Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) b Open the MP tray and lower it gently. c Pull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2). d While pressing the paper side guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the width of the paper that you are going to use. 2 You can load up to 3 envelopes or special print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets of plain paper. Use this tray to print or copy on thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels or transparencies.
Loading paper and documents Unprintable area 2 Unprintable area for copies 2 The figures show unprintable areas. 2 2 2 1 Document Size Top (1) Bottom (1) Left (2) Right (2) Letter 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) A4 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.08 in. (2 mm) 1 Note This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using Letter size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size.
Chapter 2 Acceptable paper and other print media Recommended paper and print media 2 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper, recycled paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes. For best results, follow the instructions below: Use paper made for plain paper copying. Use paper that is 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2).
Loading paper and documents Type and size of paper 2 The machine loads paper from the installed standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray. 2 Standard paper tray 2 Since the standard paper tray is a universal type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one paper type and size at a time) listed in the table in Paper capacity of the paper trays on page 16. The standard paper tray can hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4, Legal or Folio size paper (20 lb or 80 g/m2).
Chapter 2 Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper Tray (Tray #1) 2 Paper size Paper types No. of sheets A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, B5, B6 and Plain paper, Thin paper, Bond paper and Recycled paper up to 250 20 lb (80 g/m2) Transparency up to 10 Plain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes and Labels. up to 50 up to 3 (envelopes) Transparency up to 10 Plain paper, Thin paper, Bond paper and Recycled paper up to 250 Folio 1.
Loading paper and documents Handling and using special paper 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.
Chapter 2 Envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two sheets of paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction.
Loading paper and documents • with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • with sealing flaps as shown in figure below • with each side folded as shown in figure below If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.
Chapter 2 Loading documents Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) a 2 Unfold the ADF document output support flap (1) and the ADF support flap (2). 2 2 The ADF can hold up to 50 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. Recommended environment Temperature: 68° F to 86° F (20 to 30° C) Humidity: 50% - 70% Paper: Xerox 4200 (20 lb/Letter) 1 2 b c Fan the pages well.
Loading paper and documents 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 8.5 in. wide and 14 in. long (215.9 mm wide and 355.6 mm long). 2 c Close the document cover. IMPORTANT If the document is a book or is thick do not slam the cover or press on it. 2 Note To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. a b Lift the document cover.
3 General Setup Paper settings 3 Paper Type 3 Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality. a Do one of the following: 3 Paper Size You can use ten sizes of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A5 L, A6, B5, B6, Folio and A4. When you change the size of paper in the tray, you will also need to change the setting for paper size at the same time so your machine can fit the document.
General Setup • When using the scanner glass, your document is copied from the higher priority tray even if more suitable paper is in another paper tray. • A5 L and A6 size are not available for the optional Tray #2. • If you chose Transparency for the Paper Type you will only be able to choose Letter, Legal, Folio or A4 size paper in step b. Tray Use in copy mode You can change the priority tray that the machine will use for printing copies.
Chapter 3 Volume settings Beeper volume 3 3 When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press a key or make a mistake. You can choose a range of volume levels, from High to Off. a c a Press Menu, 1, 2. Press Menu 6, 2. 62.Auto Daylight a On b Off Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose On or Off. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit. 24 b Press a or b to choose On or Off. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit. Note Press Stop/Exit.
General Setup Sleep Time The Sleep Time setting can reduce power consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine must be idle before it goes into sleep mode. When the machine receives computer data or makes a copy, the timer will be reset. The default setting is 005 minutes. While the machine is in sleep mode the LCD will display Sleep. When printing or copying in sleep mode, there will be a short delay while the fuser warms up. a Press Menu 1, 3, 2.
Chapter 3 User Settings List You can print a list of the settings you programmed. a Press Menu, 6, 5. 65.User Settings 3 Network Configuration List The Network Configuration List is a report listing the current network configuration including the network print server settings. Note Press Start b Press Start. Node name: Node name appears in the Network Configuration List. The default node name is “BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX”. a Press Menu, 6, 6. 66.Network Config Press Start b 26 Press Start.
4 Security features Secure Function Lock 2.0 Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public access to the following machine functions: PC Print USB Direct Print Copy Scan This feature also prevents users from changing the Default settings of the machine by limiting access to the Menu settings. 4 4 Setting the password for the administrator 4 The password you set in these steps is for the administrator. This password is used to set up users and to turn Secure Function Lock on or off.
Chapter 4 Changing the password for the administrator a Setting up public user mode 4 Press Menu, 1, 6. 16.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn Set Password b Setup ID Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose Set Password. Press OK. c Enter the registered four-digit password. Press OK. d Enter a four-digit number for the new password. Press OK. e If the LCD shows Verify: re-enter the new password. Press OK. f Press Stop/Exit.
Security features Setting up restricted users You can set up users with restrictions and a password for functions that are available to them. You can set up more advanced restrictions, such as by page count or PC user login name, through Web Based Management. (For more information, see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) You can set up to 25 restricted users with restrictions and a password. a 4 Turning Secure Function Lock on/off If you enter the wrong password, the LCD will show Wrong Password.
Chapter 4 Switching Users This setting allows you to switch between registered restricted users or Public mode when Secure Function Lock is turned on. Changing to the restricted user Mode a Hold down d as you press Secure/Direct. Function Lock Change ID a XXX b XXX Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose your name. Press OK. c Enter your four-digit password. Press OK.
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5 Making copies How to copy 5 Entering copy mode 1 2 3 4 6 Contrast:+ Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 Press ab or Start a a Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 Bright :+ Select & OK 1 Contrast 2 Quality 3 Copy ratio 4 Tray selection 5 Number of copies 6 Brightness 32 5 5 Making a single copy a b Load your document. Press Start. Making multiple copies 01 01 5 5 a b Load your document. c Press Start. 5 Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99).
Making copies Copy options (temporary settings) To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instructions below: 5 When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different combinations. a b Load your document. c Press Enlarge/Reduce. Press c. d Do one of the following: Press a or b to choose the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. The machine returns to its default settings one minute after copying.
Chapter 5 Improving copy quality 5 You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Auto. Auto Auto is the recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs. Sorting copies using the ADF You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so on. a b Load your document in the ADF. c d Press Sort. Text Suitable for documents containing only text.
Making copies Adjusting Contrast and Brightness Contrast To temporarily change the contrast setting, follow the steps below: a b Load your document. c Press Contrast/Quality. Press a or b to choose Contrast. Press OK. 01 Press d or c to increase or decrease the contrast. Press OK. To temporarily change the copy brightness setting, follow the steps below: a b Load your document. c Press a or b to choose Bright. 01 Press c to make a lighter copy or press d to make a darker copy. Press OK.
Chapter 5 Making N in 1 copies (page layout) You can reduce the amount of paper used when copying by using the N in 1 copy feature. This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one page, which lets you save paper. IMPORTANT Repeat steps f and g for each page of the layout. 5 h After all the pages have been scanned, press 2 in step f to finish.
Making copies c 4 in 1 (P) Press Duplex and a or b to choose 1sided i 2sided L. Duplex a1sided i 2sided L 1sided i 2sided S bOff Select ab or OK 4 in 1 (L) Press OK. d Duplex (2-sided) copying Press Start to copy the document. Note 5 If you want to use the duplex copy feature, load your document in the ADF. Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size document is not available. 5 DCP-8085DN If you get an Out of Memory message while you are making duplex copies, try installing extra memory.
Chapter 5 Advanced Duplex Copy (short edge) 2 sided i 1 sided Portrait DCP-8080DN 1 1 sided i 2 sided S 1 2 Portrait 2 Landscape 1 1 1 2 a b c 2 2 Landscape Load your document. 11 Enter the number of copies (up to 99) using the dial pad. Press Duplex and a or b to choose 1sided i 2sided, 2sided i 2sided or 2sided i 1sided. Duplex a1sided i 2sided i b2sided i Select ab 2sided 2sided 1sided or OK Press OK. d 2 11 Press Start to copy the document. 1 2 a b Load your document.
Making copies d DCP-8085DN Advanced 2 sided i 1 sided Portrait Press a or b to choose 2sided i 1sided or 1sided i 2sided. Duplex Advanced a2sided i 1sided b1sided i 2sided 1 Select ab or OK 1 Press OK. 2 2 Landscape e Press Start to copy the document. Note 11 1 2 2 Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size document is not available. 5 Advanced 1 sided i 2 sided Portrait 1 1 2 2 Landscape 11 1 2 2 a b Load your document. c Press Duplex and a or b to choose Advanced.
Chapter 5 Tray selection You can change the Tray Use only for the next copy. a b Load your document. c d Press Tray Select. e Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press d or c to choose the MP>T1, T1>MP, #1(XXX) 1 or MP(XXX) 1. Press OK. Press Start. Press MP>T1 or M>T1>T2 T1>MP or T1>T2>M #1(XXX) 1 #2(XXX) 1 MP(XXX) 1 1 XXX is the paper size you set in Menu, 1, 1, 2. Note • T2 or #2 appears only if the optional paper tray is installed.
Section III Direct printing Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a 42 digital camera supporting mass storage III
6 Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage Creating a PRN or PostScript® 3™ file for direct printing With the Direct Print feature, you do not need a computer to print data. You can print by just plugging your USB Flash memory drive into the machine’s USB direct interface. You can also connect and print directly from a camera set to USB mass storage mode. Note Note The screens in this section may vary depending on your application and operating system.
Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage Printing data directly from the USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage a Connect your USB Flash memory drive or digital camera supporting mass storage to the USB direct interface (1) on the front of the machine. Your machine will enter Direct Print mode automatically. Note • If the Direct Print setting of Secure Function Lock 2.
Chapter 6 Note • Your digital camera must be switched from PictBridge mode to mass storage mode. d e • If you want to print an index of the files, choose Index Print, and then press OK. Press Start to print the data.
Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage Understanding the error messages 6 Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you print data from the USB Flash memory drive with Direct Print, you can easily identify and troubleshoot any problems. Out of Memory This message will appear if you are working with images that are too large for the machine's memory.
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7 Software and Network features The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and scanning). These guides have easy to use links that, when clicked, will take you directly to a particular section.
Software and Network features Macintosh® a Make sure your Macintosh® is turned on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. b c Double-click the Documentation icon. d Click on the manual you want (SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE or NETWORK USER’S GUIDE) in the top menu, and then click the heading you would like to read from the list at the left of the window. 7 Double-click your language folder, and then double-click the top.html file.
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Section V Appendixes Safety and legal Options Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Menu and features Specifications Glossary V 52 64 67 110 124 138
A Safety and legal Choosing a location Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standard grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 90.5°F (10°C and 32.5°C) and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation). WARNING DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive gasses, moisture or dust.
Safety and legal CAUTION Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area. DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply. Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s memory. DO NOT put objects on top of the machine.
To use the machine safely Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. If you do not follow these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands.
Safety and legal DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid that contains alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. See Routine maintenance on page 92 for how to clean the machine. DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations. When you move the machine, grasp the side hand holds that are under the scanner. IMPORTANT The fuser unit is marked with a Caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label.
Safety and legal Important safety instructions A 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning inside of the machine. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry, lint-free soft cloth for cleaning. 5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
16 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center.
Safety and legal Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) Responsible Party: A Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: DCP-8080DN and DCP-8085DN comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Laser safety A This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1+A2: 2001 specifications under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Safety and legal WARNING Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure. Internal laser radiation Max. Radiation Power: 5 mW Wave Length: 770 – 810 nm Laser Class: Class 3B Disconnect device A This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off power completely.
Libtiff Copyright and License A Use and Copyright Copyright© 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright© 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Safety and legal Trademarks A The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
B Options B Options B This machine has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the machine with these items.
Options Optional paper tray (LT-5300) An optional lower tray can be installed, and it can hold up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper. When an optional tray is installed, the machine can hold up to 550 sheets of plain paper. Memory board B B This machine has 64 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can expand the memory up to 576 MB by installing dual in-line memory modules (SODIMMs).
Installing extra memory a b B e Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect the interface cable from the machine, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Hold the SO-DIMM by the edges and align the notches in the SO-DIMM with the protrusions in the slot. Insert the SO-DIMM diagonally (1), then tilt it toward the interface board until it clicks into place (2). Note Be sure to turn off the machine’s power switch before you install or remove the SO-DIMM.
C Troubleshooting and routine maintenance C Troubleshooting C IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. If you are having difficulty with your machine C If you think there is a problem, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Printing difficulties Difficulties No printout. Suggestions Check that the machine is plugged in and the power switch is turned on. Check that the toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 103.) Check the interface cable connection on both the machine and your computer. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen. Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Printing difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The machine does not print on both sides of the paper even though the printer driver setting is Duplex. Check the paper size setting in the printer driver. You need to choose A4, Letter, Legal or Folio. The machine is not printing or has stopped printing and the machine’s status LED is yellow. Press Job Cancel.
Paper handling difficulties Difficulties C Suggestions The machine does not load paper. If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray. The LCD shows No Paper or a Paper Jam message. 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 Print quality difficulties Difficulties Printed pages are curled. C Suggestions Low quality thin or thick paper or not printing on the recommended side of the paper could cause this problem. Try turning over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Make sure that you choose the Paper Type that suits the print media type you are using. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.) Printed pages are smeared.
Network difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The network scanning feature does not work. (Windows®) The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network connection. Follow the instructions below to configure your firewall. If you are using a personal firewall software, see the user’s guide for your software or contact the software manufacturer. The network printing feature does not work.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Network difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The network scanning feature does not work. (Windows Vista®): The network printing feature does not work. a Click the Start button, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Windows Firewall and click Change settings. b When the User Account Control screen appears, do the following. (Continued) Users who have administrator rights: Click Continue.
Improving the print quality Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 White lines across the page Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.) Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality FGH ABCDE ijk h fg e abcd ABCD abcde 01234 Page skewed Recommendation Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. Set the paper guides correctly. (See Loading paper in the standard paper tray on page 10.) If you are using the MP tray, see Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) on page 12.
EFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFG Examples of poor print quality Envelope Creases Recommendation a Open the back cover. b Pull the blue lever until the mark (c) reaches beside the mark ( ) as shown below. c Resend the print job. Note When you have finished printing, open the back cover and reset the two blue levers back to their original position. Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Turn the paper over in the paper tray, and print again. (Excluding Letterhead paper) If the problem remains, switch the Anti-Curl Lever as follows: 1 Open the back cover. 2 Lift the lever (1) and slide the lever (2) in the direction of the arrow. Curled 1 2 C Lift up the Output Tray Support Flap (1). 1 Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Make ten copies of a blank, white sheet of paper. (See Making multiple copies on page 32.) If the problem is not solved, the drum unit may have glue from a label stuck on the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 98.) The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 103.) White Spots on black text and graphics at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals Black Spots at 3.7 in.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Roughsurfaced paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 14.) Clean the corona wire and the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire on page 96 and Cleaning the drum unit on page 98.) The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.
Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black lines down the page Printed pages have toner stains down the page Recommendation Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the blue tab. Be sure to return the blue tab to the home position (a). (See Cleaning the corona wire on page 96.) The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 101.) The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error and maintenance messages C As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. You can correct most errors and perform routine maintenance by yourself.
Error Message Cause Fuser Error Turn the power switch off, wait a few The temperature of fuser unit seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the does not rise at a specified temperature within specified time. machine for 15 minutes with the power on. Action The fuser unit is too hot. Jam Duplex The paper is jammed in the duplex tray. (See Paper jams on page 86.) Jam Rear The paper is jammed in the back of the machine. (See Paper jams on page 86.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error Message Cause Replace Parts The drum unit is the end of its life. Replace the drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 103.) Drum The drum unit counter was not reset when a new drum was installed. Replace Parts Fuser Unit Action 1 Open the front cover, and then press Clear/Back. 2 Press 1 to reset. It is time to replace the fuser unit. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the fuser unit.
Error Message Cause Action Scanner Locked The scanner lock is locked. Open the document cover, and then release the scanner lock lever. Press Stop/Exit. Toner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low, you can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the toner cartridge is near the end of its life. Order a new toner cartridge now. Too Many Files There are too many files stored on the USB Flash memory drive. Reduce the number of files stored on the USB Flash memory drive.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Document jams C c Pull the jammed document out to the right. d e Close the document cover. If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. IMPORTANT After removing a jammed document, check that no paper scraps are left in the machine that could cause another jam. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b c Open the ADF cover. C Press Stop/Exit.
Document is jammed in the duplex slot a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b Pull the jammed document out to the right. Paper jams C To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section. IMPORTANT Please confirm that you have installed both a toner cartridge and a drum unit in the machine. If you have not installed a drum unit or have installed the drum unit improperly, then this may cause a paper jam in your Brother machine. Note c Press Stop/Exit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance IMPORTANT d Fan the paper stack, and then put it back in the MP tray. e When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper height guides on both sides of the tray. To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
Paper is jammed in Paper Tray 1 or Tray 2 c Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (b) of the paper tray. While pressing the blue paperguide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. C If the LCD shows Jam Tray 1 or Jam Tray 2, follow these steps: a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance d Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out of the paper tray opening. e Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. f g Close the front cover. Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
IMPORTANT e Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in properly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically. f Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. g Close the front cover. We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed at the back of the machine a b d C Press the front cover release button and open the front cover. 1 e Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. f Close the fuser cover and back cover (back output tray). g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. h Close the front cover. Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
Paper is jammed in the duplex tray a C Pull the duplex tray completely out of the machine. Routine maintenance WARNING Use neutral detergents. DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type of spray, or any type of flammable substance to clean the outside or inside of the machine.Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. (For more information, see Important safety instructions on page 57.) b Pull the jammed paper out of the machine or the duplex tray.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the outside of the machine a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. c e Wipe the inside and the outside of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free soft cloth to remove dust. f Re-load the paper and put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Cleaning the scanner a b Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the white plastic surface (2) and scanner glass (3) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. 1 2 3 c In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) and the scanner glass strip (2) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the laser scanner window CAUTION C HOT SURFACE WARNING DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type of spray, or any type of flammable substance to clean the outside or inside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. (For more information, see Important safety instructions on page 57.) After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot.
c Wipe the laser scanner window (1) by wiping it with a dry, lint-free soft cloth. Cleaning the corona wire C If you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows: 1 d a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. b Open the front cover and slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance c Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left and left to right several times. f Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch. IMPORTANT 1 To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. Note Be sure to return the blue tab to the home position (a) (1).
Cleaning the drum unit C c Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. If you have print quality problems, clean the drum unit as follows. a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. b Open the front cover and slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. IMPORTANT • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance e Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the OPC drum (1). g Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in properly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically. h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. i j Close the front cover.
Replacing the consumable items C You will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates that the life of the consumable is over. Toner cartridge Drum unit Order No. TN-620, TN-650 Order No. DR-620 IMPORTANT • We recommend placing used consumable items on a sheet of paper to prevent accidentally spilling or scattering the material inside. • Be sure to reseal the consumable items tightly so that the material inside does not spill. Note • Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Replacing a toner cartridge C a Press the front cover release button and open the front cover. b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The High Yield toner cartridges can print approximately 8,000 pages 1 and the Standard toner cartridges can print approximately 3,000 pages 1. Actual page count will vary depending on your average type of document (i.e., standard letter, detailed graphics).
c Push down the blue lock lever and take the used toner cartridge out of the drum unit. • Wait to unpack the new toner cartridge until immediately before you put it in the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long time, the toner life will be shortened. • Be sure to seal up the used toner cartridge tightly in a suitable bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge. d Unpack the new toner cartridge.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Replacing the drum unit Note Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit. g Clean the corona wire of the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left and left to right several times. 1 C The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Replace Parts Drum, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to buy a new one.
CAUTION HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open the front or back cover (back output tray) of the machine DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. If you do this you may get burned. a Press the front cover release button and open the front cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance e Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in properly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically. g Press Clear/Back. Replace Drum? a 1.Yes b 2.No Select ab or OK To confirm you are installing a new drum, press 1. h When the LCD shows Accepted, close the front cover. Note Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.
Replacing periodic maintenance parts Machine Information C The periodic maintenance parts will need to be replaced regularly to maintain the print quality. The parts listed below will have to be replaced after printing approximately 50,000 pages for PF Kit MP and 100,000 pages for PF Kit1, PF Kit2, Fuser and Laser. When the following messages appear on the LCD please call Brother Customer Service (in USA) 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in Canada) 1-877- BROTHER.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Checking the remaining life of parts You can see remaining life of the machine’s drum unit and periodic maintenance parts on the LCD. a Press Menu, 6, 7. 67.Parts Life 1.Drum 2.Fuser 3.Laser Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose 1.Drum, 2.Fuser, 3.Laser, 4.PF Kit MP, 5.PF Kit 1 or 6.PF Kit 2 1. Press OK. 67.Parts Life 1.
How to reset a Press Menu, 1, 8. C Packing and shipping the machine 18.Reset 1.Network 2.All Settings Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose 1.Network or 2.All Settings. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose 1.Reset or 2.Exit. Press OK. d If you chose 1.Reset in step c, you will asked to reboot the machine. Press a or b to choose 1.Yes or 2.No. Press OK. If you choose 1.Yes, the machine will begin the Restart.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance f Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into a plastic bag and seal the bag. g h Close the front cover. i Put the styrofoam piece marked “FRONT” into the original carton (1). Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly (2) and put it in as shown below (3). Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and put it in the original carton (4). Put the printed material behind the machine (5). Put the two styrofoam pieces into the carton matching.
D Menu and features On-screen programming D Menu keys D Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys. We have created step by step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine. Simply follow the steps as they guide you through the menu selections and programming options. Menu table D You can program your machine by using the Menu table on page 112. These pages list the menu selections and options. Go to the next menu level.
Menu and features How to access the menu mode a b D Press Menu. Choose an option. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Copy menu. Press 3 for Printer menu. Press 4 for USB Direct I/F menu. Press 5 for Network menu. Press 6 for Machine Info. menu. You can also scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want. c Press OK when the option you want appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level.
Menu table D The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Main Menu Submenu 1.General Setup 1.Paper Choose & OK to accept to exit Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.Paper Type 1.MP Tray Thin Sets the type of paper in the MP tray. 22 Sets the type of paper in the paper tray. 22 Sets the type of paper in the optional paper tray #2. 22 Plain* Page Thick Thicker Transparency Recycled Paper 2.Tray#1 Thin Plain* Thick Thicker Transparency Recycled Paper 112 3.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu 1.General Setup 1.Paper (Continued) Menu Selections Options Descriptions 2.Paper Size 1.MP Tray A4 Sets the size of the paper in the MP tray. 22 Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. 22 Sets the size of the paper in the optional paper tray #2. 22 (Continued) Letter* Page Legal Executive A5 A5 L A6 B5 B6 Folio Any 2.Tray#1 A4 Letter* Legal Executive A5 A5 L A6 B5 B6 Folio 3.Tray#2 A4 (This menu only appears if you have the optional tray #2.
Main Menu Submenu 1.General Setup 2.Beeper Menu Selections Options Descriptions — Off Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 24 Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. 24 Conserves power. 25 Selects the tray that will be used for Copy mode. 23 Selects the tray that will be used for PC print. 23 Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. 25 Can restrict selected machine operation for up to 25 individual users and all other non-authorized Public users.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu 1.General Setup 7.Document Scan Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1.Glass ScanSize A4 Adjusts the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document. See the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM (Continued) Letter* Legal/Folio 2.File Size 1.Color Small Middle* Large 2.Gray Small You can set your own default settings of the data compression rate. Middle* Large 8.Reset 3.Duplex Scan Long Edge* (DCP-8085DN only) Short Edge 1.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 2.Copy 1.Quality — Text You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document. 34 You can change to the higher Copy resolution when you make a text copy with 100% ratio using the scanner glass. 35 Adjust the brightness for copies. 35 Adjust the contrast for copies. 35 Chooses the emulation mode. See the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Photo Page Auto* 2.FB Txt Quality — 1200x600dpi 600dpi* 3.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 4.USB Direct I/F 1.Direct Print 1.Paper Size A4 Sets the paper size when printing directly from the USB flash memory drive. Letter* Legal Executive A5 Page 43 A5 L and A6 size are not available for the optional Tray #2. A5 L A6 B5 B6 Folio 2.Media Type Thin Plain* Sets the media type when printing directly from the USB flash memory drive.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 4.USB Direct I/F 1.Direct Print 8.Index Print Simple* (Continued) (Continued) Sets the index print option, simple format or details. 2.Scan to USB Details 1.Resolution Color 100 dpi* Color 200 dpi Sets the resolution to send the scanned data to USB Flash memory drive. Color 300 dpi Color 600 dpi Gray 100 dpi Gray 200 dpi Gray 300 dpi B&W 200 dpi B&W 200x100 dpi 2.File Name 118 — Enter the file name of the scanned data.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 5.Network 1.TCP/IP 1.Boot Method Auto* Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs. See the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Static RARP BOOTP DHCP 2.IP Address [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the IP address. 3.Subnet Mask [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the Subnet mask. 4.Gateway [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the Gateway address. 5.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 5.Network 1.TCP/IP 0.IPv6 On (Continued) (Continued) Enable or Disable the IPv6 protocol. If you want to use the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com/ for more information. See the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. 2.Ethernet Off* — Auto* 100B-FD Chooses the Ethernet link mode. 100B-HD 10B-FD 10B-HD 3.Scan To FTP — Color 100 dpi* Color 200 dpi Chooses the file format to send the scanned data via FTP.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 6.Machine Info. 1.Date&Time — — Allows the machine to name files created when using the Scan to USB feature. 2.Auto Daylight — On Changes for Daylight Savings Time automatically. 24 Off* Page See Quick Setup Guide. 3.Serial No. — — You can check the serial number of your machine. 106 4.Page Counter — Total You can check the number of total pages the machine has printed during its life. 106 List Copy Print 5.
Entering text D When setting certain menu selections, you will need to type text characters. The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. Press the appropriate dial pad key the number of times shown in this reference table to access the character you want. Press Key one time two times three times four times five times six times seven times eight times nine times 1 @ . / 1 @ .
Menu and features Special characters and symbols Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor to the symbol or character you want. Press OK to choose it. The symbols and characters below will appear depending on your menu selection. Press l for (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) l + , - . / m Press # for :;<=>?@[]^_\~‘|{} Press 0 for ÁÀÃÂÇÉÈÊËÍÎÏÓÕÔÖŒÚÙÛ0 D 123
E Specifications E General E Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Memory Capacity 64 MB LCD (liquid crystal display) 22 characters × 5 lines Power Source 110-120 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Peak: 1080 W Copying: Average 680 W 1 Sleep: Average 16 W Standby: Average 85 W 1 When making a copy from one sheet Dimensions 18.7 in. (475 mm) 17.8 in. (451 mm) 20.9 in. (531 mm) Weight With Drum/Toner Unit: 39.9 lb (18.
Specifications Temperature Humidity ADF (automatic document feeder) Operating: 50° F to 90.5° F (10 to 32.
Print media Paper Input E Paper Tray Paper Type: Thin Paper, Plain Paper, Bond Paper, Transparencies 1 or Recycled Paper Paper Size: Letter, A4, B5 (ISO), A5, A5 (Long Edge), B6 (ISO), A6, Executive, Legal and Folio Paper Weight: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) Maximum Paper Tray Capacity: Up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) Plain Paper Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Paper Type: Thin Paper, Plain Paper, Thick Paper, Bond Paper, Transparencies, Recycled Paper, Envelopes or Labels 1 Paper S
Specifications Paper Output Output Tray Back Output Tray Duplex Printing Up to 150 sheets (face-down print delivery to the output paper tray) One sheet (face-up print delivery to the back output tray) Paper Size Letter, Legal and Folio Manual Duplex Yes Automatic Duplex Yes E 127
Copy E Copy Speed Up to 32 pages/minute (Letter size) 1 Copy Speed for Duplex Up to 14 sides/minute (Letter size) 1 Color/Monochrome Monochrome Single-sided Document Size ADF Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm) ADF Length: 5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) Scanner Glass Length: Max. 14 in. (355.6 mm) 2-Sided (Duplex) Document Size (DCP-8085DN only) ADF Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm) ADF Length: 5.8 to 11.7 in. (148 to 297.
Specifications Scan E Color/Monochrome Yes/Yes Duplex Scanning (DCP-8085DN only) Yes TWAIN Compliant Yes (Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista ®) Mac OS ® X 10.3.9 or greater 1 WIA Compliant Yes (Windows® XP/Windows Vista®) Color Depth 24 bit color Resolution Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (interpolated) 2 Up to 600 × 2400 dpi (optical) (From Scanner Glass) Up to 600 × 1200 dpi (optical) (From ADF) Single-Sided Document Size ADF Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148.
Print E Emulations PCL6, BR-Script3 (PostScript®3), IBM Pro-Printer XL, Epson FX-850 Printer Driver Host-Based Driver for Windows® 2000 Professional/ XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista ®/ Windows Server® 2003 1/Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition 1/ Windows Server® 2008 1 BR-Script3 (PPD file) for Windows ® 2000 Professional/ XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista ®/ Windows Server® 2003 1/Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition 1/ Windows Server® 2008 1 Macintosh® Printer Driver for Mac OS® X 10
Specifications Interfaces 1 E Parallel A bi-directional shielded parallel cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant and no longer than 6 feet (2.0 m). 1 USB Use a USB 2.0 interface cable (type A/B) that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 m). 2 3 LAN cable Use an Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. Parallel cable is not supported for Window Vista®, Windows Server ® 2003, Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server® 2008. 2 Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.
Direct Print feature Compatibility 1 PDF version 1.7 1, JPEG, Exif + JPEG, PRN (created by Brother printer driver), TIFF (scanned by all Brother MFC or DCP models), PostScript®3™ (created by Brother BR-Script 3 printer driver), XPS version 1.0. PDF data that includes a JBIG2 image file, a JPEG2000 image file or transparency files is not supported.
Specifications Computer requirements E Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Operating System Version Processor Minimum Speed Windows® Windows® Intel® Pentium ® Operating 2000 II or equivalent System 1 Minimum Recommended Hard Disk Space RAM RAM to install Supported Supported PC PC Software Interface 3 For For Functions Drivers Applications 64 MB 256 MB 150 MB 310 MB Printing, Scanning Professional 4 128 MB Windows® XP USB 10/100 Base Tx (Ethernet) P
Windows® Windows Operating Server® System 1 2003 (print only via network) Intel® Pentium ® III or equivalent Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition (print only via network) 64-bit (Intel®64 or AMD64) supported CPU Windows Intel® Server® 2008 (print only via network) Macintosh® Operating System Mac OS® X 10.3.9 10.4.3 256 MB 512 MB 50MB N/A Printing 512 MB 2 GB Pentium ® 4 or equivalant 64-bit (Intel® 64 or AMD64) supported CPU PowerPC® G4/G5, PowerPC® G3 350MHz Mac OS® PowerPC® X 10.4.
Specifications Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life E Standard Toner Cartridge: TN-620: Approx. 3,000 pages (Letter) 1 High-Yield Toner Cartridge: Drum Unit TN-650: Approx. 8,000 pages (Letter) 1 DR-620: Approx. 25,000 pages (Letter) 2 1 Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. 2 Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use.
Ethernet wired network Network board model name NC-6800h type2 LAN You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning. 1 Support for Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista ®, Windows Server® 2003 1, Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition 1, Windows Server® 2008 1 Mac OS® X 10.3.
Specifications Management utilities 4 BRAdmin Light for Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows Server ® 2003, Windows Server ® 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server® 2008 and Mac OS ® X 10.3.
F Glossary F This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. Scanning The process of sending an electronic image of a paper document into your computer. Beeper Volume Volume setting for the beep when you press a key or make an error.
G Index A Accessories and supplies .......................... ii ADF (automatic document feeder) using .....................................................20 Apple® Macintosh® See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. B Brother accessories and supplies ........................ ii Brother numbers ...................................... i Customer Service .................................... i FAQs (frequently asked questions) ......... i product support ........................................
H N HELP LCD messages ...................................110 Menu Table ................................ 110, 112 using menu keys .................................110 N in 1 (page layout) ................................. 36 Network printing See Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. scanning See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. J Jams document ..............................................85 paper .....................................................86 Job Cancel key ..................................
Q T Quality copying .................................................34 printing ........................................... 71, 74 Temporary copy settings ......................... 33 Text, entering ........................................ 122 Toner cartridge, replacing ..................... 101 Toner save .............................................. 24 Transparency ..............................10, 12, 14 Tray selection .......................................... 40 Tray use, setting copy ............
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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.
