Brother DCP-7040 User Manual Page 1

USER’S GUIDEDCP-7030DCP-7040 Version AARL/ASA/NZ

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

94MMachine informationchecking remaining life of drum unit ...78page counts ...77Macintosh®See Software Use

95Fpaper handling ...48print quality ...49printing ...

For Australia Only:Warranty & Repair – For details about warranty on your Brother Product, the details are listed on the following link: www.broth

This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchsed in thei

General information51Control panel overview 1DCP-7030 and DCP-7040 have the same keys. 1Print keyJob CancelCancels a programmed print job and clears i

62Loading paper and print media 2The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray or manual feed slot.When you put paper into the paper tray, n

Loading paper and documents72Note(For Asia) For Legal size paper, press the release button in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back

Chapter 28b Open the manual feed slot cover. c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going

Loading paper and documents92c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. d Using

Chapter 210Unprintable area 2Unprintable area for copies 2The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom and

Loading paper and documents112Acceptable paper and other print media 2Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.You can use

Chapter 212Type and size of paper 2The machine loads paper from the installed standard paper tray or manual feed slot.Standard paper tray 2Since the s

Loading paper and documents132Handling and using special paper 2The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. Ho

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: DCP-7030 and DCP-7040(Circle your mod

Chapter 214Envelopes 2Most envelopes will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality problems because of th

Loading paper and documents152• with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase• with sealing flaps as shown in figure below • with each side

Chapter 216Loading documents 2Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (DCP-7040 only) 2The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individu

Loading paper and documents172Using the scanner glass (Flatbed) 2You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time.D

183Paper settings 3Paper type 3Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality.a Press Menu.b Press

General setup193Volume settings 3Beeper volume 3When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press a key, make a mistake. You can choose a ra

Chapter 320Sleep time 3Setting the sleep time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle. You can choose how long th

Section IICopy IIMaking copies 22

224How to copy 4Entering copy mode 4 1 Stack/Sort12 Copy ratio and copy layout3 Contrast4Quality5 Number of copies1Sort is only available for the DCP-

Making copies234Copy options (temporary settings) 4When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the temporary

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

Chapter 424Using the Options key 4Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy.Press Menu selections O

Making copies254Improving copy quality 4You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Auto. AutoAuto is the recommended mod

Chapter 426Adjusting contrast 4Contrast 4Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.To temporarily change the contrast setting,

Making copies274i After all the pages have been scanned, press b in g to finish.(DCP-7040 only) If you are copying from the ADF:4Insert your document

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Section IIISoftware IIISoftware features 30

305The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and sc

Software features315For Macintosh®5a Make sure your Macintosh® is turned on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.b Double-click the Docum

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Section IVAppendixes IVSafety and legal 34Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 47Menu and features 80Specifications 84Glossary 92

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

34AChoosing a location APlace your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration. Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical s

Safety and legal35AImportant information ASafety precautions APlease read these instructions before attempting any maintenance, and keep them for late

36WARNING Before cleaning the inside of the machine, unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing th

Safety and legal37A NoteThe fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label. If moving your machine, use the hand

38IEC60825-1+A2:2001 Specification AThis machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC60825-1+A2:2001 specifications. The label shown below is

Safety and legal39AInternational ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement AThe purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the developmen

407 Slots and openings in the casing at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it

Safety and legal41AImportant Information for New Zealand AImportant Safety Instructions A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later refere

42 If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for s

Safety and legal43AImportant Information for Some Countries AImportant Safety Instructions A1 Read all of these instructions.2 Save them for later ref

iiiEnlarging or reducing the image copied ... 23Using the Options key ...

44 If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust o

Safety and legal45ALegal limitations for copying AIt is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud

46Trademarks AThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Multi

47BBTroubleshooting BIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips.Most problems can be

48The machine prints the first couple of pages correctly, then some pages have text missing. Check the settings in your application to make sure that

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance49BImproving the print quality BPrint quality difficultiesDifficulties SuggestionsPrinted pages are curled.  L

50 Hollow print Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 11.)  Choose Thick p

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance51B Wrinkles or creases Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page

52 White Spots on black text and graphics at 75 mm intervals Black Spots at 75 mm intervals Make ten copies of a blank, white sheet of paper. (See Ma

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance53B All black Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab. Be sure to return the green

ivCleaning the laser scanner window...65Cleaning the corona wire...

54 Curled Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use our recommended paper. (See Device Options (For Windows®) or Print

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance55BError and maintenance messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable it

56Fuser Error The temperature of fuser unit does not rise at a specified temperature within specified time.Turn the power switch off, wait a few secon

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance57BToner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low, you can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the tone

58Document jams (DCP-7040 only) BIf the document is jammed, follow the steps below.NoteAfter removing a jammed document, check that no paper scraps ar

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance59BPaper jams BTo clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section.Note• Please confirm that you have

60CAUTION 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 un

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance61BPaper is jammed at the back of the machineBa Open the front cover. b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner

62Paper is jammed inside the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblyBa Open the front cover. b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assemb

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance63Be Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correc

Section IGeneral IGeneral information 2Loading paper and documents 6General setup 18

64Cleaning the outside of the machine Ba Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.b Pull

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance65Bc In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) and the scanner glass strip (2) underneath it with a soft lint-fr

66 WARNING HOT SURFACEAfter you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance67Bd Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. e Close the front cover.f Plug the mac

68d Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times. CAUTION Be sure to

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance69BCleaning the drum unit BIf you have print quality problems, clean the drum unit as follows.a Turn off the ma

70e Put the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print. f Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance71BReplacing the consumable items BYou will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates tha

72WARNING HOT SURFACEAfter you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance73BCAUTION Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it of

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

74f Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correctly, the lock lever will lift auto

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance75BNoteThe drum unit is a consumable item, and it is necessary to replace it periodically. There are many facto

76 To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. c Push down the green lock l

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance77Bg Put the new drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the machine. h Press Clear/Back.To confirm you are i

78Checking the Drum life BYou can see the machine’s drum life on the LCD.a Press Menu.b Press a or b to choose 3.Machine Info.Press OK.c Press a or b

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance79Bh Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, AC cord and printed materials in the original carton as s

80COn-screen programming CYour machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys.We have created

Menu and features81CHow to access the menu mode Ca Press Menu.b Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want.c Press O

82Menu table CThe factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit Main Menu Submenu

Menu and features83C1.GeneralSetup (continued)5.LCD Contrast— b -nnnno+ ab -nnnon+ ab -nnonn+ a*b -nonnn+ ab -onnnn+ aAdjusts the contrast of the LCD.

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

84DGeneral DSpecifications DPrinter Type LaserPrint Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanningMemory Capacity 16 MBLCD (liquid cry

Specifications85DWeight Without Drum/Toner Unit:(DCP-7030) 8.7 kg (DCP-7040) 10 kg Noise level Sound powerOperating (Copying): LWAd = 6.2 BellStandby:

86Print media D1For transparencies or labels, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine t

Specifications87DCopy D1The first copy out time may vary depending on scanner lamp warm up time.Colour/Monochrome MonochromeDocument Size ADF Width: 1

88Scan D1Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows® XP/Windows Vista® (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi can be chosen by using

Specifications89DPrint D1The print speed may change depending on the type of document you print.Interfaces D1Your machine has a Full-Speed USB 2.0 int

90Computer requirements D1Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater.2For WIA, 1200x1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to

Specifications91DConsumable items D1Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.2Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by t

92EThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchase

Index93FFAADF (automatic document feeder)using ..............16Apple® Macintosh®See Software User’s Guide on t