Advanced User’s Guide DCP-8110DN DCP-8150DN DCP-8155DN Not all models are available in all countries. (in USA): Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals on your model page to download the other manuals.
User's Guides and where do I find them? Which Guide? What's in it? Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations. Printed / In the Box Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.
Table of Contents 1 General Setup 1 IMPORTANT NOTE............................................................................................... 1 Memory storage..................................................................................................... 1 Volume settings ..................................................................................................... 1 Beeper volume ................................................................................................
A Routine maintenance 24 Cleaning and checking the machine....................................................................24 Cleaning the outside of the machine .............................................................25 Cleaning the scanner.....................................................................................26 Cleaning the corona wire ...............................................................................27 Cleaning the drum unit ..........................................
1 General Setup IMPORTANT NOTE 1 Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the DCP-8155DN. Memory storage Your menu settings are stored permanently and in the event of a power failure will not be lost. Temporary settings (for example, Contrast) will be lost. During a power failure the machine will retain the date and time for approximately 60 hours. 1 Volume settings 1 Beeper volume 1 1 When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press a key or make a mistake.
Chapter 1 Automatic Daylight Saving Time Ecology features 1 Toner Save You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will set itself forward one hour in the Spring, and back one hour in the Fall. You can save toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter. The default setting is Off. a a Press Menu, 6, 1, 2. 61.Date&Time 2.Auto Daylight a On b Off Select ab or OK Press Menu, 1, 3, 1. 13.Ecology 1.
General Setup Sleep Time 1 The Sleep mode Setting can reduce power consumption. When the machine is in Sleep mode (Power Save mode) it acts as though it is turned off. The machine will wake up and start printing when it receives a print job. Quiet mode feature Quiet mode a a On b Off Select ab or OK Press Menu, 1, 3, 2. 13.Ecology 2.Sleep Time 03Min Enter & OK Key Enter the length of time (0-90 minutes) the machine is idle before entering Sleep mode. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit.
Chapter 1 LCD Contrast You can change the contrast to make the LCD look lighter or darker. a Press Menu, 1, 6. 16.LCD Contrast -nnonn+ 1 Glass ScanSize When scanning A4/Legal/Folio size documents, you will need to set the scan glass size to A4 or Legal/Folio; otherwise, a portion of your scanned documents will be missing. a 18.Document Scan 1.Glass ScanSize a Letter b Legal/Folio Select ab or OK Select d c & OK b Press c to make the LCD darker. Or, press d to make the LCD lighter. Press OK.
General Setup User Settings List You can print a list of the settings you programmed. a Press Menu, 6, 4. 64.User Settings 1 Network Configuration Report 1 The Network Configuration Report is a report listing the current network configuration including the network print server settings. Note Press Start b c Press Start. Press Stop/Exit. The node name appears in the Network Configuration Report. The default node name is “BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX”. a Press Menu, 6, 5. 65.
2 Security features Secure Function Lock 2.0 Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public access to the following machine functions: Copy Scan 1 USB Direct Print 2 Page Limit 3 1 Scan includes scan jobs sent via Brother iPrint&Scan. 2 Print includes print jobs via Google Cloud Print and Brother iPrint&Scan. 3 Page Limit is configured using Web Based Management. This feature also prevents users from changing the default settings of the machine by limiting access to the Menu settings.
Security features Setting the password for the administrator 2 Changing the password for the administrator 2 The password you set in these steps is for the administrator. This password is used to set up users and to turn the Secure Function Lock on or off. (See Setting up restricted users uu page 8 and Turning Secure Function Lock on/off uu page 9.) a a b Press a or b to choose Set Password. Press OK. c Enter the registered four-digit password. Press OK.
Chapter 2 Setting up the Public user mode Public user mode restricts the functions that are available for Public users. Public users do not need to enter a password to access the features made available through this setting. You can set up one Public user. a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1. 17.Security 1.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn b Set Password Select ab or OK Setting up restricted users 2 2 You can set up users with a password and restrict the functions that are available to them.
Security features i Press Stop/Exit. Note You cannot input the same name for different users. Turning Secure Function Lock on/off 2 If you enter the wrong password, the LCD will show Wrong Password. Re-enter the correct password. Turning Secure Function Lock on a Press Menu, 1, 7, 1. 17.Security 1.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn b Set Password Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose Lock OffiOn. Press OK. c Enter your four-digit administrator password. Press OK.
Chapter 2 Switching Users 2 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 Print. Function Lock Change ID a BROTHER b ABC Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose ID. Press OK. c Enter your four-digit password. Press OK. Note • If the current ID is restricted for the function you try to use, Access Denied will appear on the LCD.
Security features Setting Lock Setting Lock lets you set a password to stop other people from accidentally changing your machine settings. Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, you will have to reset the passwords stored in the machine. Please call your administrator or Brother Customer Service. 2 Setting up the password a 2 Press Menu, 1, 7, 2. 17.Security 2.Setting Lock 2 New Passwd:XXXX Enter & OK Key b Enter a four-digit number for the password using numbers 0-9. Press OK.
Chapter 2 Changing your Setting Lock password a Turning Setting Lock on/off 2 Press Menu, 1, 7, 2. 17.Security 2.Setting Lock a On b Set Password Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose Set Password. Press OK. c Enter your current four-digit password. Press OK. d Enter a four-digit number for the new password. Press OK. If you enter the wrong password when following the instructions below, the LCD will show Wrong Password. Re-enter the correct password.
3 Making copies Copy settings 3 When you want to quickly change the copy settings for the next copy, use the temporary COPY keys. You can change multiple settings in any combination. 3 Enlarging or reducing the image copied 3 You can choose the following enlargement or reduction ratios: Press 100%* 97% LTRiA4 94% A4iLTR 91% Full Page The machine returns to its default settings one minute after copying.
Chapter 3 d Do one of the following: Press a or b to choose the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Custom(25-400%). Press OK. Use the numeric keys to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400%. (For example, press 5 and 3 to enter 53%.) Press OK. e Press Start. Note Page Layout Options 2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L), 2 in 1 (ID), 4 in 1 (P) and 4 in 1 (L) are not available with Enlarge/Reduce.
Making copies Using the Options key 3 Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy.
Chapter 3 Sorting copies 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 c d e f Load your document. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press Options. Press a or b to choose Stack/Sort. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Sort. Press OK. Press Start to scan the page. If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the pages and starts printing.
Making copies Adjusting Brightness and Contrast Brightness 3 3 Adjust the copy brightness to make copies darker or lighter. To temporarily change the copy brightness setting, follow the steps below: a b Load your document. c Press Options. Press a or b to choose Brightness. Press OK. d Press c to make a lighter copy or press d to make a darker copy. Press OK. To temporarily change the contrast setting, follow the steps below: a b Load your document. c Press Options.
Chapter 3 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. If you want to copy both sides of an ID card onto one page, see 2 in 1 ID Copy uu page 19. Important • Please make sure the paper size is set to Letter, A4, Legal or Folio. g Place the next page on the scanner glass. Press OK. Repeat steps f and g for each page of the layout.
Making copies If you are copying from the scanner glass: Insert your document face down in the direction shown below: 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 ID Copy 3 3 You can copy both sides of your identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size. Note 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) You can copy an identification card to the extent permitted under applicable laws. See Product Safety Guide: Legal limitations for copying (MFC and DCP only).
Chapter 3 g Turn over your identification card and place it at the left side of the scanner glass. Duplex (2-sided) copying Press Start. The machine scans the other side of the card and prints the page. If you want to use the automatic duplex copy feature, load your document in the ADF. If you get an Out of Memory message while you are making duplex copies, try installing extra memory. (See Installing extra memory uu page 41.
Making copies DCP-8155DN b Enter the number of copies (up to 99) using the numeric keys. c Press Duplex and a or b to select 1sided i 2sided, 2sided i 2sided or 2sided i 1sided. Portrait 1 sided i 2 Sided 1 1 2 Duplex aOff 1sided i 2sided b2sided i 2sided Select ab or OK 2 2 sided i 2 Sided 1 Press OK. 1 2 3 d Press Start to copy the document.
Chapter 3 Advanced Duplex Copy (short edge flip) DCP-8155DN 3 Portrait Advanced 2 sided i 1 sided DCP-8110DN and DCP-8150DN 1 1 sided i 2 Sided S Portrait 1 1 2 Advanced 1 sided i 2sided 1 Landscape 1 a b c 1 1 2 2 Landscape Advanced 2 sided i 1 sided Load your document. 1 Enter the number of copies (up to 99) using the numeric keys. Press Duplex and a or b to select 1sidedi2sided S. d Press Start to copy the document. 1 2 1 1 2 2 a b Load your document.
Making copies d Press a or b to select 2sided i 1sided or 1sided i 2sided. Press OK. Duplex Advanced a2sided i 1sided b1sided i 2sided Select ab or OK e 3 Press Start to copy the document.
A Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking the machine Clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure that you clean the inside of the machine. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth. WARNING • DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could explode, resulting in injuries.
Routine maintenance Cleaning the outside of the machine a b Turn off the machine’s power switch. c Wipe the outside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust. f Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. g Wipe the inside and the outside of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust. A Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. d Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
Cleaning the scanner a b Turn off the machine’s power switch. c (DCP-8155DN) Unfold the ADF document support (1) and then open the ADF cover (2). Clean the white bar (3) and the scanner glass strip (4) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. Close the ADF cover (2) and fold the ADF document support (1). 2 1 A Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet.
Routine maintenance g h Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet first, then connect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch. Cleaning the corona wire A If you have print quality problems or the LCD shows Drum Error, clean the corona wire as follows: a Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine. b Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine. Important • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly carefully.
Routine maintenance Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. e Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. Cleaning the drum unit A If your printout has black or white dots or other repeating marks at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals, the drum may have foreign material, such as glue from a label stuck on the drum surface. Follow the steps below to solve the problem.
e Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Important • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. • To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
Routine maintenance f Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. h Use the numbered markers next to the drum roller to find the mark. For example, a dot in column 2 on the check sheet would mean that there is a mark in the “2” region of the drum. A g Turn the drum unit as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the drum unit gear (1) is on the left hand side.
i Turn the drum unit gear toward you by hand while checking the surface of the suspected area. j When you have found the mark on the drum that matches the drum dot check sheet, wipe the surface of the drum gently with a cotton swab until the mark on the surface comes off. l Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the green lock lever will lift automatically.
Routine maintenance m Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers A Cleaning the paper pick-up roller periodically may prevent paper jams by ensuring the proper feeding of the paper. If you have paper feed problems, clean the pick-up rollers as follows: n o Close the front cover of the machine. a b Turn off the machine’s power switch. c Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
d Tightly wring out a lint-free cloth soaked in lukewarm water, and then wipe the separator pad (1) of the paper tray with it to remove dust. 1 e Wipe the two pick-up rollers (1) inside of the machine to remove dust. 1 f g 34 Put the paper tray back in the machine. Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet. h Turn on the machine’s power switch.
Routine maintenance Checking the Page Counters A You can see the machine’s Page Counters for copies, printed pages, reports and lists or a summary total. a 63.Page Counter b c Total List A 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 1 for PF Kit MP and 100,000 pages 1 Press Menu, 6, 3.
Packing and shipping the machine WARNING This machine is heavy and weighs more than 34.4 lb (15.6 kg). To prevent possible injuries at least two people should lift the machine. (except DCP-8110DN) Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you put the machine down. If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the machine with the Lower Tray as you may be injured or cause damage to the machine because it is not attached to the Lower Tray.
Routine maintenance d Wrap the machine in a plastic bag. Put the machine on the packing material (1). e Put the two packing material pieces (1) into the carton matching the right of the machine to the “RIGHT” mark on one of the packing material pieces, and the left of the machine to the “LEFT” mark on the other packing material pieces. Put the AC power cord and printed materials in the original carton as shown in the illustration.
g 38 Repack the lower tray as shown in the illustration.
B Options B Options B This machine has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the machine with these items. Lower tray unit 1 SO-DIMM memory LT-5400 B 1 The lower tray unit is available for DCP-8150DN and DCP-8155DN.
Optional paper tray (LT-5400) An optional lower tray can be installed on the DCP-8150DN and DCP-8155DN, and it can hold up to 500 sheets of 20 lb / 80 g/m2 paper. When an optional tray is installed, the machine can hold up to 800 sheets of plain paper. Memory board B DCP-8110DN and DCP-8150DN have 64 MB of standard memory, and DCP-8155DN has 128 MB. All models have one slot for optional memory expansion.
Options 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). 1 2 Note Be sure to turn off the machine’s power switch before you install or remove the SO-DIMM.
g Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet first, and then connect the interface cable. h Turn on the machine’s power switch. Note To make sure that you have installed the SO-DIMM correctly, you can print the User Settings List that shows the current RAM SIZE. (See User Settings List uu page 5 .
C Glossary C 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.
D Index A M Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide. Machine information checking remaining life of parts ............ 35 page counts .......................................... 35 Macintosh See Software User's Guide. Maintenance, routine ............................... 24 checking the remaining life of parts ...... 35 Memory adding DIMM (option) ........................... 40 installing ............................................ 41 storage ...................................................
R Reducing copies ...................................................13 Reports Network Configuration Report ................ 5 User Settings List ....................................5 Restricted users .........................................8 S Scanning See Software User's Guide. Security Secure function lock administrator password ........................7 Public user mode ................................. 8 restricted users ....................................8 Setting lock ............................
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