Brother DCP-8070D User's Guide

USER’S GUIDEDCP-8070D Version AUK/IRE

General information31Accessing the Software User’s Guide 1This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use

93DDOn-screen programming DYour machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys.We have create

94How to access the menu mode Da Press Menu.b Choose an option. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Copy menu. Press 3 for Printer menu. P

Menu and features95DMenu table DThe factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit

961.General Setup(Continued)1.Paper(Continued)2.Paper Size(Continued)2.Tray#1 A4*LetterExecutiveA5A5 LA6B5B6Sets the size of the paper in the paper tr

Menu and features97D1.General Setup(Continued)6.Document Scan 1.Glass ScanSize A4*LetterAdjusts the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the

98Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page2.Copy 1.Quality — TextPhotoAuto*You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of docu

Menu and features99D4.USB Direct I/F1.Direct Print 1.Paper Size A4*LetterLegalExecutiveA5A5 LA6B5B6FolioSets the paper size when printing directly fro

1004.USB Direct I/F(Continued)1.Direct Print (Continued)7.PDF Option Document*Document&MarkupDocument&StampsSets the PDF option whether to pri

Menu and features101DEntering text DWhen setting certain menu selections, you will need to type text characters. The dial pad keys have letters printe

102EGeneral ESpecifications EPrinter Type LaserPrint Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanningMemory Capacity 64 MBLCD (liquid cr

Chapter 14How to find scanning instructions 1There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:Software User&apo

Specifications103ENoise level Sound powerOperating (Copying)1:LwAd = 6.58 Bell (A)Office equipment with LwAd > 6.30 Bell (A) is not suitable for us

104Print media E1For transparencies or labels, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine

Specifications105ECopy E15 sheet ADF input limit when using sheets longer than A4.2The first copy out time may vary depending on scanner lamp warm up

106Scan E1For the latest driver updates, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.2Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows® X

Specifications107EPrint E1For the latest driver updates, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.2Using 1200 dpi setting (1200 x 1200 dpi) the print

108Interfaces E1Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.2Third par

Specifications109EComputer requirements E1Internet Explorer 5.5® or greater2Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows®XP/Windows

110Consumable items E1Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.2Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use.Ton

111FThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchas

Index112GAADF (automatic document feeder)using ...18Apple MacintoshSee Software User’s Guide on the

General information51How to find scanning instructions 1There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows:Softwa

113GLLabels ...10, 13, 14, 17LCD (liquid crystal display) ... 6, 93contrast ...

114Secure key ...7SecuritySecure key ...7Serial numberhow to

The machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or theirdealers will only support machines purchased in their

Chapter 16Control panel overview 1 1LCDDisplays messages to help you set up and use your machine.2 Data LEDThe LED will flash depending on the machine

General information71 9 Print keys:DirectLets you print data from a USB Flash memory drive connected directly to the machine. (See Printing data direc

Chapter 18Data LED indications 1The Data LED (light emitting diode) will flash and turn on or off depending on the machine’s status. LED LED Status Ma

922Loading paper and print media 2The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray or multi-purpose tray.When you put paper into the paper tray

Chapter 210c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. d Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum

Loading paper and documents112b <For printing envelopes only>Pull down the two blue levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the right-hand

Chapter 212Unprintable area 2Unprintable area for copies 2The figures show unprintable areas. NoteThis unprintable area shown above is for a single co

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Loading paper and documents132Acceptable paper and other print media 2Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.You can use

Chapter 214The name for the paper trays in the printer driver in this Guide are as follows: 2Paper capacity of the paper trays 2Recommended paper spec

Loading paper and documents152Handling and using special paper 2The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. Ho

Chapter 216Envelopes 2Most envelopes will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality problems because of th

Loading paper and documents172• with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase• with sealing flaps as shown in figure below • with each side

Chapter 218Loading documents 2Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) 2The ADF can hold up to 20 pages of A4 sized paper and feeds each sheet indivi

Loading paper and documents192d Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the width of your document. Using the scanner glass 2You can use the scanner glass

203Paper settings 3Paper Type 3Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality.a Do one of the follo

General Setup213Tray Use in copy mode 3You can change the priority tray that the machine will use for printing copies.When you choose Tray#1 Only or M

Chapter 322Volume settings 3Beeper volume 3When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press a key or make a mistake. You can choose a range

iCompilation and Publication NoticeUnder the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest

General Setup233Automatic daylight savings time 3You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It will set itself forward

Chapter 324

Section IICopy IIMaking copies 26

264How to copy 4Entering copy mode 4 1 Stack/Sort/Duplex2 Copy ratio and copy layout3 Contrast4Quality5 Number of copiesMaking a single copy 4a Load y

Making copies274Copy options (temporary settings) 4When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the temporary

Chapter 428Using the Options key 4Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy.Press Menu selections O

Making copies294Improving copy quality 4You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Auto. AutoAuto is the recommended mod

Chapter 430To change the default setting follow the steps below:a Press Menu, 2, 2.b Press a to make a lighter copy or press b to make a darker copy.P

Making copies314g Put the next page on the scanner glass.Press OK.Repeat steps f and g for each page of the layout.h After all the pages have been sca

Chapter 432Duplex (2-sided) copying 4If you want to use the duplex copy feature, load your document in the ADF.If you get an Out of Memory message wh

iiTable of ContentsSection I General1 General information 2Using the documentation ...

Making copies334Out of memory message 4If the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD message will guide you through the next step.If

Chapter 434

Section IIIDirect printing IIIPrinting data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage36

365With 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 machin

Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or a digital camera supporting mass storage375Printing data directly from the USB Flash memory drive or di

Chapter 538f Press the dial pad key to enter the number of copies you want.Press OK.g Press Start to print the data.IMPORTANT• To prevent damage to yo

Section IVSoftware IVSoftware features 40

406The HTML User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the User's Guide and Software User's Guide for features available when connected to a comput

Software features416c Click the heading you would like to view from the list at the left of the window. Macintosh 6a Make sure your Macintosh is turne

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iiiSection II Copy4 Making copies 26How to copy ...

Section VAppendixes VSafety and legal 44Options 53Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 55Menu and features 93Specifications 102Glossary 111

44AChoosing a location APut your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a standa

Safety and legal45ATo use the machine safely APlease keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. WARN

46 DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or any organic solvent/liquids contains alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the

Safety and legal47A To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the scanner or document cover as shown in t

48IMPORTANTThe fuser unit is marked with a Caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label.

Safety and legal49AImportant safety instructions A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later reference.3 Follow all warnings and instructi

5015 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: When t

Safety and legal51ALibtiff Copyright and License AUse and CopyrightCopyright© 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright© 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.Permiss

52Trademarks AThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Multi

ivSection V AppendixesA Safety and legal 44Choosing a location ...

53BBMemory board BThis machine has 64 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can expand the memory up to 576 MB by inst

54d Unpack the SO-DIMM and hold it by its edges.IMPORTANTTo prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the memory chips or th

55CCTroubleshooting CIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips.Most problems can be

56Printing difficulties CDifficulties SuggestionsNo printout.  Check that the machine is plugged in and the power switch is turned on. Check that th

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance57CScanning difficulties CSoftware difficulties CDifficulties SuggestionsTWAIN errors appear while scanning.Mak

58Paper handling difficulties CPrint quality difficulties CDifficulties SuggestionsThe machine does not load paper.The LCD shows No Paper or a Paper J

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance59CImproving the print quality CExamples of poor print qualityRecommendation White lines across the page Make

60 Page skewed Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in the paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance61C Envelope creases Make sure that the envelope levers inside the back cover are pulled down when you print e

62 Curled Turn the paper over in the paper tray, and print again (excluding Letterhead paper). If the problem remains, slide the Anti-Curl Switch as

vE Specifications 102General... 102Print me

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance63C White Spots on black text and graphics at 94 mm intervals Black Spots at 94 mm intervals Make ten copies o

64 All black 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 Cleani

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance65C Poor fixing Open the back cover and make sure that the two blue levers on the left and right hand sides ar

66Error and maintenance messages CAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this hap

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance67CDocument Jam The document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too lo

68Out of Memory The machine’s memory is full. Copy operation in progressDo one of the following: Press Start to copy the scanned pages. Press Stop/E

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance69CToner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low, you can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the tone

70Document jams CIf the document is jammed, follow the steps below.IMPORTANTAfter removing a jammed document, check that no paper scraps are left in t

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance71CPaper jams CTo clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section.IMPORTANT• Please confirm that you

72Paper is jammed in Paper Tray 1 CIf the LCD shows Jam Tray 1, follow these steps:a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. b Use both han

Section IGeneral IGeneral information 2Loading paper and documents 9General Setup 20

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance73CCAUTION HOT SURFACEAfter you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremel

74Paper is jammed inside the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblyCa Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables and then unplug the p

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance75Cf Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correc

76IMPORTANTWe recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth u

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance77CPaper is jammed in the duplex tray Ca Pull the duplex tray completely out of the machine. b Pull the jammed

78c Wipe the outside of the machine with a dry, lint-free soft cloth to remove dust. d Remove any paper that is in the paper tray.e Wipe the inside an

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance79Cd Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first and reconnect all cables. Turn on the

80CAUTION HOT SURFACEAfter you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait at least 10 minutes for the

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance81CCleaning the corona wire CIf you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows:a Turn off th

82f Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine.IMPORTANTTo avoid print qua

21Using the documentation 1Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine.Symbols and c

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance83Cd Put the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print. e Turn the

84Replacing the consumable items CYou will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates that the life of the consumable is over.IMP

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance85CReplacing a toner cartridge CThe High Yield toner cartridges can print approximately 8,000 pages1 and the St

86c Push down the blue lock lever and take the used toner cartridge out of the drum unit. WARNING DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. It could e

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance87Cf Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in

88Replacing the drum unit CThe machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Replace Drum, the drum unit is near the end

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance89CIMPORTANT• We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface wit

90Replacing periodic maintenance parts CThe periodic maintenance parts will need to be replaced regularly to maintain the print quality. The parts lis

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance91CReset CYou can reset all the machine settings back to the settings that were set at the factory.Brother stro

92g Put the styrofoam piece marked “FRONT” into the original carton (1). Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and put it in the original carton (2). Pu