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  • Page 1 ® User s Guide User s Guide ’ ’ Safety and Legal Basic User’s Guide Advanced User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety And Legal

    Safety and Legal (HL-4140CN / 4150CDN / 4570CDW(T) / DCP-9055CDN / MFC-9460CDN / 9465CDN) Please read this booklet before attempting to operate the product, or before attempting any maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of fire, electrical shock, burns or suffocation.

  • Page 3: Compilation And Publication

    Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 4 CAUTION Avoid placing your product in a high-traffic area. DO NOT put the product where the ventilation holes of the product are blocked. Keep a gap of roughly 100 mm between the ventilation holes and the wall. DO NOT connect your product to electrical sockets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers, or to the same circuit as large appliances that might disrupt the power supply.

  • Page 5: To Use The Product Safely

    To use the product safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the product. Before you clean the inside of the product, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first (MFC only) and then the power cord from the electrical socket. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands.
  • Page 6 DO NOT use flammable substances near the product. DO NOT use any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the product. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. See Routine Maintenance in the User's Guide/Basic User's Guide for how to clean the product. DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner.
  • Page 7 5 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location. 6 If any cables become damaged, disconnect your product, and contact your Brother dealer. 7 DO NOT place any objects on the product, or obstruct the air vents.
  • Page 8 WARNING DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. These rollers may be rotating at high speed. Languages on the label may vary depending on your country.
  • Page 9 CAUTION HOT SURFACE After you have just used the product, some internal parts of the product will be extremely hot. Wait for the product to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the product.
  • Page 10 (MFC and DCP only) Some areas of the product can cause injury if covers (shaded) are closed with force. Take care when placing your hand in the areas shown in the illustrations. (MFC and DCP only) To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product.

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    DO NOT place anything in the path of received faxes or printed pages. 14 Wait until pages have exited the product before picking them up. 15 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: ...
  • Page 13  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 service. 16 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection device (Surge Protector).
  • Page 14 THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR. Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public telecommunication lines in another country.
  • Page 15 Declaration of Conformity (Europe only) (HL-4140CN / HL-4150CDN / DCP-9055CDN only) We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements of Directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2005/32/EC. The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Website.

  • Page 16: Disconnect Device

    Disconnect device This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off power completely. Wiring information (U.K. only) If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.
  • Page 17 The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency.
  • Page 18 Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those...

  • Page 19: Open Source Licensing Remarks

    (For Macintosh) Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Then double-click the Utilities icon. License.rtf will appear. Copyright and License ©2010 Brother Industries, Ltd. This product includes software developed by the following vendors: ©1983-1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS, INC. ©2010 Devicescape Software, Inc.

  • Page 20: Unlawful Use Of Copying Equipment

    Unlawful use of copying equipment (MFC and DCP only) It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce copies of.
  • Page 22 BASIC USER’S GUIDE DCP-9055CDN Not all models are available in all countries. Version 0 UK/IRE...
  • Page 23 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.com/registration/ © 2010 Brother Industries, Ltd.
  • Page 24 Network User's Guide This Guide provides useful information of PDF file / wired network settings and security Documentation CD-ROM / settings using Brother machine. You can In the box also find supported protocol information for your machine and the detailed troubleshooting tips.

  • Page 25: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide..................2 Viewing Documentation ...................2 ® Accessing Brother Support (Windows ) ..............4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) ..............4 Control panel overview ..................6 Data LED indications ..................8 Volume settings .....................9 Beeper volume ....................9 Loading paper Loading paper and print media ................10...
  • Page 26 How to scan to a computer Scanning a document ..................29 Scanning using the scan key ................29 Scanning using a scanner driver .................30 Routine maintenance Replacing the consumable items.................31 Replacing a Toner cartridge ................35 Replacing the drum unit................. 41 Replacing the belt unit ...................
  • Page 27 Specifications General ......................122 Document Size ....................124 Print media......................125 Copy ........................127 Scanner ......................128 Printer ........................129 Interfaces ......................130 Computer requirements ..................131 Consumable items .....................133 Network (LAN) ....................134 Index...
  • Page 28 Table of Contents (ADVANCED USER’S GUIDE) The Advanced User's Guide explains the following features and operations. You can view the Advanced User's Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. General Setup Memory storage Automatic daylight savings time Ecology features LCD Contrast User Settings List Network Configuration List Security features Secure Function Lock 2.0...

  • Page 30: General Information

    Using the WARNING documentation WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Thank you for buying a Brother machine! could result in death or serious injuries. Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. CAUTION...

  • Page 31: Accessing The Advanced User's Guide, Software User's Guide And Network User's Guide

    Chapter 1 Accessing the Click your country. Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide This Basic User's Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use the advanced features Copy, Printer, Scanner and Network. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, read the Advanced User’s Point to your language, point to...
  • Page 32 Active X controls. For the page to downloaded and installed before use. See display correctly you must click on the bar, Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) click Allow Blocked Content, then click on page 4 for further instructions. Yes in the Security Warning dialog box.

  • Page 33: Accessing Brother Support (Windows ® )

    Web support (Brother Solutions Center) on the Installation CD-ROM. Center) on the Installation CD-ROM.  Click Brother Support on the main menu.  Double-click the Brother Support icon. The following screen will appear: The following screen will appear: ...
  • Page 34 General information...

  • Page 35: Control Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Control panel overview Contrast:- Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 Sleep 1 COPY keys: Menu Options Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in this machine. You can quickly and easily choose temporary settings for copying. Enlarge/Reduce Lets you store your settings in the machine.
  • Page 36 General information Contrast:- Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 Sleep 9 SCAN: SCAN Puts the machine in Scan mode. 10 Data LED The LED will flash depending on the machine status. 11 PRINT keys: Secure You can print data saved in the memory when you enter your four-digit password.

  • Page 37: Data Led Indications

    Chapter 1 Data LED indications The Data LED (light emitting diode) will flash depending on the machine’s status. Machine Status Description Ready Mode The machine is ready to print, in sleep mode, there is no print data, or the power switch is off. Receiving Data The machine is either receiving data from the computer, processing data in memory, or printing data.

  • Page 38: Volume Settings

    General information Volume settings Beeper volume 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. Press Menu, 1, 2. Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Med or High.

  • Page 39: Loading Paper

    Loading paper Loading paper and Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from the standard print media paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the The machine can feed paper from the machine. standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 40 Loading paper While pressing the green paper-guide WARNING release lever (1), slide the paper guides to fit the paper size you are loading in DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the tray. Make sure that the guides are the illustration.

  • Page 41: Loading Paper In The Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray)

    Chapter 2 Loading paper in the multi- Put paper in the tray and make sure: purpose tray (MP tray)  The paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b) (1). You can load up to 3 envelopes or special Over filling the paper tray will cause print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets paper jams.
  • Page 42 Loading paper Pull out the MP tray support and unfold Put paper in the MP tray and make sure: the flap (1).  The paper stays under the maximum paper mark (1).  The paper edge is positioned between the arrows (2). ...
  • Page 43 Chapter 2 Printing on envelopes and thick paper Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output from the MP tray tray, or remove each page as soon as it Before loading, press the corners and sides comes out of the machine.
  • Page 44 Loading paper Lift up the support flap to prevent Put up to 3 envelopes or up to 25 sheets envelopes and thick sheets of paper of thick paper (163 g/m ) in the MP tray. from sliding off the face down output If you add more envelopes or paper it tray.
  • Page 45 Chapter 2 Open the back cover (Face-up output When you have finished printing, open tray). the back cover and reset the two grey levers which are pulled down at step f back to the original position. Note • Remove each printed envelope immediately to prevent a paper jam.

  • Page 46: Scannable Area

    Loading paper Scannable area The figures below show unscannable areas for Copying. Document Size Top (1) Left (2) Bottom (1) Right (2) Letter 4 mm 3.96 mm 4 mm 2 mm Note This unscannable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper. The area that cannot be scanned will vary by paper size.

  • Page 47: Paper Settings

    Chapter 2 Paper settings Paper Size You can use ten sizes of paper for printing Paper Type copies: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A5 L, A6, B5, B6 and Folio (8.5 in. × 13 in.). Set up the machine for the type of paper you When you change the size of paper in the are using.

  • Page 48: Tray Use In Copy Mode

    Loading paper Tray Use in copy mode Tray Use in print mode You can change the priority tray that the You can change the default tray the machine machine will use for printing copies. will use for printing from your computer. When you choose Tray#1 Only, MP Only Press Menu, 1, 4, 2.

  • Page 49: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media

    Chapter 2 Acceptable paper and Recommended paper and print media other print media Print quality may vary according to the type of Paper Type Item paper you are using. Plain paper Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m You can use the following types of print Xerox Business 80 g/m media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper, recycled paper, glossy paper,...
  • Page 50 Loading paper Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Paper types No. of sheets Paper Tray A4, Letter, Legal, B5, Plain paper, Thin paper up to 250 [80 g/m (Tray 1) Executive, A5, and Recycled paper A5 (Long Edge), A6, B6, Folio Multi-purpose Tray Width: 69.8 to 216 mm...

  • Page 51: Handling And Using Special Paper

    • that is multipart or carbonless a paper jam. • that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed, they may damage your machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.
  • Page 52 • that cannot be arranged neatly when listed above, they may damage your stacked machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or • that are made of paper that weighs service agreement. more than the paper weight specifications for the machine •...
  • Page 53 Chapter 2 Labels The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives should not come in contact with any part of the machine, because the label stock may stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause...

  • Page 54: Loading Documents

    Loading documents How to load Note documents • To scan documents that are not suitable for the ADF, see Using the scanner glass on page 26. You can make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) and the •...

  • Page 55: Using The Scanner Glass

    Chapter 3 Using the scanner glass Using the document guidelines on the left and top, place the document face down in the upper left corner of the You can use the scanner glass to copy or scanner glass. scan pages of a book one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 297.0 mm...

  • Page 56: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy Copy settings You can change the following copy settings: The following steps show the basic copy operation. For details about each option, see Press a or b to scroll through the copy the Advanced User's Guide. settings.

  • Page 57: How To Print From A Computer

    Printing for Windows or Printing and Faxing for Macintosh in Software User's Guide for the details about the print settings.) Install the Brother printer driver on the Installation CD-ROM. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) From your application, choose the Print command.

  • Page 58: How To Scan To A Computer

    Guide.) Presto! PageManager must be downloaded and installed before use. See Accessing Load your document. (See How to load Brother Support (Macintosh) on page 4 for documents on page 25.) further instructions.  Use the ADF to scan multiple pages (For network users) of documents.

  • Page 59: Scanning Using A Scanner Driver

    Chapter 6 Scanning using a scanner driver For more information, see Scanning a document using the TWAIN driver or Scanning a document using the WIA driver in the Software User's Guide. Start a scanning application and click the Scan button. Adjust the settings such as Resolution, Brightness and Scan Type in the Scanner Setup dialog box.

  • Page 60: A Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Replacing the consumable items The following messages appear on the LCD in the Ready mode. These messages provide advanced warnings to replace the consumable items before they reach the end of their life. To avoid any inconvenience, you may want to buy spare consumable items before the machine stops printing.
  • Page 61 LCD messages Consumable item Approximate life How to replace Model name to replace Toner cartridge See page 35. Toner Low TN-320BK X = Black, Cyan, TN-325BK 1 2 3 Prepare New X 2,500 pages Magenta, Yellow Toner TN-320C 1 2 4 4,000 pages Cartridge.
  • Page 62 Belt Unit Waste toner box See page 53. WT-300CL Replace WT Box 50,000 pages Fuser unit Call your Brother dealer for a Replace Parts 100,000 pages replacement fuser unit. Fuser Unit Laser unit Call your Brother dealer for a Replace Parts 100,000 pages replacement laser unit.
  • Page 63 Note • If you choose not to return your used consumable, please discard the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office. (See EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN 50419 in the Safety and Legal Booklet.) •...

  • Page 64: Replacing A Toner Cartridge

    • To ensure high quality printing, we replace the toner cartridge. A new or unused recommend that you use only Brother Brother Original toner cartridge will reset the Original toner cartridges. When you want Replace Toner mode. to buy toner cartridges, please call your Brother dealer.
  • Page 65 Replacing the toner cartridge Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Pull the drum unit out until it stops. Make sure that the machine is turned Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
  • Page 66 Routine maintenance Hold the handle of the toner cartridge IMPORTANT and slightly push it toward the machine to unlock it. Then pull it out of the drum • We recommend that you place the drum unit. Repeat this for all the toner unit and/or the toner cartridge on a clean, cartridges.
  • Page 67 Push to release the latches of the Clean the corona wire inside the drum corona wire cover (1), and then open the unit by gently sliding the green tab from cover. left to right and right to left several times. Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1).
  • Page 68 • If an unpacked drum unit is put in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Brother machines are designed to work with toner of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance when used with Brother Original toner cartridges.
  • Page 69 Pull off the protective cover. Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and slide the toner cartridge into the drum unit then slightly pull it toward you until you hear it click into place. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge colour to the same colour label on the drum unit.

  • Page 70: Replacing The Drum Unit

    Drum The drum unit has exceeded its rated life. Please replace the drum unit with a new one. We recommend a Brother Original drum unit be installed at this time. After replacement, reset the drum counter by following the instructions included with the...
  • Page 71 We cannot guarantee the print quality. Please replace the drum unit with a new one. We • Every time you replace the drum unit, recommend a Brother Original drum unit be clean the inside of the machine. (See installed at this time.
  • Page 72 Routine maintenance Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Turn the green lock lever (1) at the left of Pull the drum unit out until it stops. the machine anticlockwise to the release position. Holding the green handles of the drum unit, lift the front of the drum unit and remove it from the machine.
  • Page 73 Hold the handle of the toner cartridge IMPORTANT and slightly push it to unlock it. Then pull it out of the drum unit. Repeat this for all • We recommend that you place the drum the toner cartridges. unit and/or the toner cartridge on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
  • Page 74 Routine maintenance Unpack the new drum unit and remove IMPORTANT the protective cover. • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. • We recommend that you place the drum unit and/or the toner cartridge on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you...
  • Page 75 Hold the handle of the toner cartridge Make sure the green lock lever (1) is in and slide the toner cartridge into the new the release position as shown in the unit, then slightly pull it toward you until illustration. you hear it click into place.
  • Page 76 Routine maintenance Resetting the drum counter Turn the green lock lever (1) clockwise to the lock position. When you replace a drum unit with a new one, you need to reset the drum counter by completing the following steps: Press Menu, 5, 8. Press a or b to choose Drum.

  • Page 77: Replacing The Belt Unit

    Replacing the belt unit Make sure that the machine is turned Model name: BU-300CL Press the front cover release button and A new belt unit can print approximately then open the front cover. 50,000 A4 or Letter size single-sided pages. Replace Belt When the following message appears on the LCD, you need to replace the belt unit:...
  • Page 78 Routine maintenance Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Turn the green lock lever (1) at the left of Pull the drum unit out until it stops. the machine anticlockwise to the release position. Holding the green handles of the drum unit, lift the front of the drum unit and remove it from the machine.
  • Page 79 • To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT IMPORTANT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations. • We recommend that you place the drum unit and/or the toner cartridge on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
  • Page 80 Routine maintenance Put the new belt unit back in the IMPORTANT machine. Make sure the belt unit is level and fits firmly into place. To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Unpack the new belt unit.
  • Page 81 Make sure the green lock lever (1) is in Turn the green lock lever (1) clockwise the release position as shown in the to the lock position. illustration. Push the drum unit in until it stops. Match the guide ends (2) of the drum unit to the c marks (1) on both sides of the machine, then gently slide the drum unit into the machine until it stops at the...

  • Page 82: Replacing The Waste Toner Box

    Routine maintenance Replacing the waste toner Resetting the belt unit counter When you replace a belt unit with a new one, you need to reset the belt unit counter by completing the following steps: Model name: WT-300CL A new waste toner box can print Press Menu, 5, 8.
  • Page 83 Make sure that the machine is turned Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Pull the drum unit out until it stops. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
  • Page 84 Routine maintenance Turn the green lock lever (1) at the left of IMPORTANT the machine anticlockwise to the release position. Holding the green • We recommend that you place the drum handles of the drum unit, lift the front of unit and/or the toner cartridge on a clean, the drum unit and remove it from the flat surface with a sheet of disposable...
  • Page 85 • To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT IMPORTANT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations. To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Hold the green handle of the belt unit with both hands and lift the belt unit up, then pull it out.
  • Page 86 Routine maintenance Remove two pieces of orange packing Hold the green handle of the waste toner material and discard them. box and remove the waste toner box from the machine. CAUTION Handle the waste toner box carefully in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
  • Page 87 Unpack the new waste toner box and Put the belt unit back into the machine. put the new waste toner box in the Make sure the belt unit is level and fits machine using the green handle. Make firmly into place. sure the waste toner box is level and fits firmly into place.
  • Page 88 Routine maintenance Make sure the green lock lever (1) is in Turn the green lock lever (1) clockwise the release position as shown in the to the lock position. illustration. Push the drum unit in until it stops. Match the guide ends (2) of the drum unit to the c marks (1) on both sides of the machine, then gently slide the drum unit into the machine until it stops at the...

  • Page 89: Cleaning And Checking The Machine

    Cleaning and Checking Cleaning the outside of the machine the machine Turn off the machine. Disconnect all Clean the outside and inside of the machine cables, and then unplug the power cord regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you from the electrical socket.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Scanner Glass

    Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner glass Wipe the inside and the outside of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free soft cloth to remove dust. Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. Lift the document cover (1).

  • Page 91: Cleaning The Laser Scanner Windows

    Cleaning the laser scanner In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) and the scanner glass strip (2) windows underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.
  • Page 92 Routine maintenance Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Turn the green lock lever (1) at the left of Pull the drum unit out until it stops. the machine anticlockwise to the release position. Holding the green handles of the drum unit, lift the front of the drum unit and remove it from the machine.
  • Page 93 Wipe the four scanner windows (1) with IMPORTANT a dry, lint-free cloth. • We recommend that you place the drum unit and/or the toner cartridge on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
  • Page 94 Routine maintenance Match the guide ends (2) of the drum Push the drum unit in until it stops. unit to the c marks (1) on both sides of the machine, then gently slide the drum unit into the machine until it stops at the green lock lever.

  • Page 95: Cleaning The Corona Wires

    Cleaning the corona wires Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Pull the drum unit out until it stops. If you have print quality problems, clean the four corona wires as follows: Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
  • Page 96 Routine maintenance Hold the handle of the toner cartridge Push to release the latches of the and slightly push it toward the machine corona wire cover (1), and then open the to unlock it. Then pull it out of the drum cover.
  • Page 97 Clean the corona wire inside the drum Close the corona wire cover. unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left several times. Repeat steps d to f to clean each of three remaining corona wires. Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1).
  • Page 98 Routine maintenance Hold the handle of the toner cartridge Push the drum unit in until it stops. and slide the toner cartridge into the drum unit then slightly pull it toward you until you hear it click into place. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge colour to the same colour label on the drum unit.

  • Page 99: Cleaning The Drum Unit

    Cleaning the drum unit Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover. If your printout has coloured dots at 94 mm intervals the drum may have something stuck to the drum surface, such as glue from a label.
  • Page 100 Routine maintenance Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Turn the green lock lever (1) at the left of Pull the drum unit out until it stops. the machine anticlockwise to the release position. Holding the green handles of the drum unit, lift the front of the drum unit and remove it from the machine.
  • Page 101 Hold the handle of the toner cartridge IMPORTANT and slightly push it to unlock it. Then pull it out of the drum unit. Repeat this for all • We recommend that you place the drum the toner cartridges. unit and/or the toner cartridge on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
  • Page 102 Routine maintenance Turn the drum unit over by holding the On the problem colour drum, use the green handles. Make sure that the drum numbered markers next to the drum unit gears (1) are on the left hand side. roller to find the mark. For example, a cyan dot in column 2 on the check sheet would mean that there is a mark on the cyan drum in the "2"...
  • Page 103 Turn the drum unit gear toward you by Hold the handle of the toner cartridge hand while looking at the surface of the and slide the toner cartridge into the suspected area. drum unit then slightly pull it toward you until you hear it click into place.
  • Page 104 Routine maintenance Make sure the green lock lever (1) is in Turn the green lock lever (1) clockwise the release position as shown in the to the lock position. illustration. Push the drum unit in until it stops. Match the guide ends (2) of the drum unit to the c marks (1) on both sides of the machine, then gently slide the drum unit into the machine until it stops at the...

  • Page 105: Cleaning The Paper Pick-Up Rollers

    Cleaning the paper pick-up Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and connect all rollers cables. Turn on the machine. If you have paper feed problems, clean the pick-up rollers as follows: Turn off the machine. Unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.

  • Page 106: Calibration

    Routine maintenance Calibration Tightly wring out a lint-free cloth soaked in lukewarm water, and then wipe the separator pad (1) of the paper tray with The output density for each colour may vary it to remove dust. depending on the environment the machine is in such as temperature and humidity.

  • Page 107: Auto Registration

    Auto Registration Note • If an error message is displayed, press Stop/Exit and try again. (For more Registration information, see Error and maintenance If solid areas of colour or images have cyan, messages on page 80.) magenta or yellow fringes, you can use the ®...

  • Page 108: Frequency (Colour Correction)

    Routine maintenance Frequency (Colour Correction) You can set how often the colour correction (Colour Calibration and Auto Registration) occurs. The default setting is Normal. The colour correction process consumes some amount of the toner. Press Menu, 3, 9. Press a or b to choose Normal, Low or Off.

  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. You can clear most errors and perform routine maintenance messages by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Error Message...
  • Page 110 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action The temperature of the drum unit Make sure that you can hear the fan in the Cooling Down or toner cartridge is too hot. The machine spinning and that the exhaust outlet Wait for a while machine will pause its current is not blocked by something.
  • Page 111 Turn the power switch off, and then turn Init Unable XX problem. it on again.  If the problem continues, call your Brother dealer. The paper is jammed underneath (See Paper is jammed underneath paper Jam Duplex Paper Tray 1. tray 1 on page 96.)
  • Page 112 User's Guide.) The machine has a mechanical Do one of the following: Print Unable XX problem.  Turn the power switch off, wait a few minutes, and then turn it on again.  If the problem continues, call your Brother dealer.
  • Page 113 (See Resetting the drum counter installed. on page 47.) It is time to replace the fuser unit. Call your Brother dealer or a Brother Replace Parts Authorized Service Center to replace the Fuser Unit fuser unit.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action The paper size specified in the Open the back cover to let the printed paper Small paper printer driver is too small for the out on the back output tray and then press machine to deliver it to the Mono Start or Colour Start.

  • Page 115: Document Is Jammed In The Top Of The Adf Unit

    Document is jammed in the Document is jammed under top of the ADF unit the document cover Take out any paper from the ADF that is Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. not jammed. Open the ADF cover. Lift the document cover.

  • Page 116: Removing Small Documents Jammed In The Adf

    Troubleshooting Removing small documents Document is jammed at the jammed in the ADF output tray Lift the document cover. Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any Pull the jammed document out to the small paper scraps through.

  • Page 117: Paper Is Jammed In The Mp Tray

    Paper is jammed in the MP When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure that the paper stays under tray the maximum paper height guides (1) on both sides of the tray. If the LCD shows Jam MP Tray, follow these steps: Remove the paper from the MP tray.

  • Page 118: Paper Is Jammed In The Paper Tray 1 Or Tray 2

    Troubleshooting Paper is jammed in the Paper WARNING Tray 1 or Tray 2 DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in If the LCD shows Jam Tray 1 or the illustration. These rollers may be Jam Tray 2, follow these steps: rotating at high speed.

  • Page 119: Paper Is Jammed At The Back Of The Machine

    Paper is jammed at the back Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper. of the machine If the LCD shows Jam Rear, a paper jam occurred behind the back cover. Follow these steps: Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes to cool down.
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting Pull the green tabs (2) at the left and CAUTION right hand sides toward you and fold down the fuser cover (1). HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot.

  • Page 121: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Machine

    Paper is jammed inside the Close the fuser cover (1). machine If the LCD shows Jam Inside, follow these steps: Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
  • Page 122 Troubleshooting Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Turn the green lock lever (1) at the left of Pull the drum unit out until it stops. the machine anticlockwise to the release position. Holding the green handles of the drum unit, lift the front of the drum unit and remove it from the machine.
  • Page 123 Pull out the jammed paper slowly. IMPORTANT • We recommend that you place the drum unit and the toner cartridges on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. •...
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Match the guide ends (2) of the drum Push the drum unit in until it stops. unit to the c marks (1) on both sides of the machine, then gently slide the drum unit into the machine until it stops at the green lock lever.

  • Page 125: Paper Is Jammed Underneath Paper Tray 1

    Paper is jammed underneath If paper is not caught inside the machine, check underneath the paper paper tray 1 tray. If the LCD shows Jam Duplex, follow these steps: Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

  • Page 127: Scanning Difficulties

    Scanning difficulties Difficulties Suggestions TWAIN errors appear while Make sure that the Brother TWAIN driver is chosen as the primary source. In scanning. PaperPort™ 12SE, click File, Scan or Get Photo and choose the Brother TWAIN driver. OCR does not work.

  • Page 128: Paper Handling Difficulties

    Troubleshooting Paper handling difficulties Difficulties Suggestions The machine does not feed paper.  If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray. The LCD shows No Paper or a  If there is paper in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled, Paper Jam message.

  • Page 129: Network Difficulties

    It is necessary to set the third-party Security/Firewall Software to allow Network scanning. To add port 54925 for Network scanning, enter the information below:  In Name: Enter any description, for example Brother NetScan.  In Port number: Enter 54925.

  • Page 130: Improving The Print Quality

    Note Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources. To get the best print quality, we suggest using the recommended paper. Check that you use paper that meets our specifications.
  • Page 131 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Replacing a Toner cartridge on page 35.) To identify the colour of the toner cartridge, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ to view our FAQs and troubleshooting tips. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
  • Page 132 Put in a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing a Toner cartridge colours are missing on page 35.) To identify the colour of the toner cartridge, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ to view our FAQs and troubleshooting ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
  • Page 133 Examples of poor print Recommendation quality The colour of your printouts is  Make sure Toner Save mode is off in the control panel of the machine not what you expected or the printer driver.  Perform the calibration. (See Calibration on page 77.) ...
  • Page 134  that colour. (See Replacing a Toner cartridge on page 35.) To identify the colour of the toner cartridge, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ to view our FAQs and troubleshooting tips.  Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 42.) Thin lines do not print ...
  • Page 135 Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Poor fixing  Make sure that the media type settings in the printer driver and in the machine's Paper Type menu matches the type of paper you are using. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 20 and Basic tab in the Software User's Guide.) ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.
  • Page 136 Troubleshooting Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Envelope creases  Make sure that the envelope lever is pulled down when you are printing envelopes.  If creases occur with the envelope levers in the envelope position, print with the back cover opened and feed one envelope at a time from the MP tray.

  • Page 137: Machine Information

    You can reset all the machine settings Press Stop/Exit. back to the settings that were set at the factory. Note Brother strongly recommends you You can also reset the Network settings perform this operation when you dispose by pressing Menu, 4, 0. of the machine.

  • Page 138: Menu And Features

    Menu and features On-screen How to access the menu mode programming Press Menu. Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen Choose an option. programming using the menu keys.  Press 1 for General Setup menu. We have created step by step on-screen instructions to help you program your Press 2 for Copy menu.

  • Page 139: Menu Table

    Menu table The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page Sets the type of 1.General Setup 1.Paper 1.Paper Type 1.MP Tray Thin paper in the paper...
  • Page 140 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page Sets the size of the 1.General Setup 1.Paper 2.Paper Size 1.MP Tray paper in the paper (Continued) (Continued) Letter tray. Legal Executive A5 L Folio Sets the size of the 2.Tray#1 paper in the paper Letter...
  • Page 141 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page 1.Toner Save — Increases the page 1.General Setup 3.Ecology yield of the toner (Continued) Off* cartridge. 2.Sleep Time — Range varies Conserves power. depending on models. 003Min* — Chooses the tray that 4.Tray Use 1.Copy Tray#1 Only...
  • Page 142 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page 6.Function Lock — — — Can restrict selected 1.General Setup machine operation (Continued) for up to 25 individual users and all other non-authorized Public users. 7.Document Scan 1.Glass ScanSize — Adjusts the scan area of the scanner Letter...
  • Page 143 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Descriptions Page — You can choose the 2.Copy 1.Quality Auto* Copy resolution for Text your type of document. Photo Graph — Adjust the brightness 2.Brightness -nnnno+ for copies. -nnnon+ -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ — Adjusts the contrast 3.Contrast -nnnno+...
  • Page 144 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Descriptions Page — Chooses the 3.Printer 1.Emulation Auto* emulation mode. HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 Prints a list of the 2.Print Options 1.Internal Font 1.HP LaserJet machine’s internal 2.BR-Script 3 fonts. 2.Configuration —...
  • Page 145 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Descriptions Page — Print the chart to 3.Printer 8.Manual Regist. 1.Print Chart manually check the (Continued) registration of the colours. Sets the correction 2.Set Regist. 1 Magenta Left value on the chart you 2 Cyan Left printed from 3 Yellow Left...
  • Page 146 — Enable or Disable the 0.IPv6 IPv6 protocol. If you Off* want to use the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com/ for more information. See Network User's Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 147 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions — — Chooses the Ethernet 4.Network 2.Ethernet Auto* link mode. (Continued) 100B-FD 100B-HD 10B-FD 10B-HD — — Shows the Ethernet 3.Status Active 100B-FD link status. Active 100B-HD Active 10B-FD Active 10B-HD Inactive —...
  • Page 148 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options Descriptions Page — Puts the date and 5.Machine Info. 1.Date&Time 1.Date&Time time on the LCD. Changes for Daylight 2.Auto Daylight On* Savings Time automatically. Sets the time zone for 3.Time Zone UTCXXX:XX your country.

  • Page 149: Entering Text

    Entering text When setting certain menu selections, you will need to type text characters. The numeric 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 numeric key the number of times shown in this reference table to access the character you want.
  • Page 150 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.

  • Page 151: D Specifications

    Specifications General Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Memory Capacity 128 MB 22 characters × 5 lines LCD (liquid crystal display) Power Source 220 - 240 V AC 50/60Hz Peak: 1200 W Power Consumption Copying (Average): Approx.
  • Page 152 Specifications Noise level Sound power Operating d = 6.68 B (A) (Colour Copying): Operating d = 6.67 B (A) (Monochrome Copying): Office equipment with L d > 6.30 B (A) is not suitable for use in room where people do primarily intellectual work. Such equipment should be placed in separate rooms because of the noise emission.

  • Page 153: Document Size

    Document Size Document Size ADF Width: 147.3 to 215.9 mm (Single-sided) ADF Length: 147.3 to 356.0 mm Scanner Glass Max. 215.9 mm Width: Scanner Glass Max. 297 mm Length:...

  • Page 154: Print Media

    Specifications Print media Paper Input Paper Tray  Paper Type: Plain paper, Thin paper or Recycled paper  Paper Size: Letter, A4, B5 (ISO/JIS), A5, A5 (Long Edge), B6 (ISO), A6, Executive, Legal and Folio  Paper Weight: 60 to 105 g/m ...
  • Page 155 Duplex  Manual Duplex: Printing Automatic Duplex:   Paper Size (Automatic Duplex):  Paper Weight 60 to 105 g/m (Automatic Duplex):  Paper Type Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper or (Automatic Duplex): Glossy paper For labels, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid the possibility of smudging.

  • Page 156: Copy

    Specifications Copy Colour/Black Yes/Yes Copy Width Max. 210 mm Multiple Copies Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages Reduce/Enlarge 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Up to 1200 × 600 dpi Resolution First Copy Out Time Less than 19 seconds (from the READY mode and standard (Monochrome) tray) First Copy Out Time...

  • Page 157: Scanner

    Max. 210 mm Greyscale 256 levels For the latest driver updates for the Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. ® Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows XP (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi can be...

  • Page 158: Printer

    Specifications Printer Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Print Emulations ® PCL6, BR-Script3 (PostScript 3™) 600 dpi × 600 dpi, 2400 dpi (2400 × 600) quality Resolution Print Speed Up to 14 sides/minute (Up to 7 sheets/minute) (Monochrome Duplex) (A4 size) Print Speed Up to 14 sides/minute (Up to 7 sheets/minute) (Colour Duplex) (A4 size)

  • Page 159: Interfaces

    Interfaces Use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2.0 meters long. Use an Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. Ethernet Your 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.

  • Page 160: Computer Requirements

    Specifications Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Processor Minimum Recommended Hard Disk Space Supported Supported Operating System Minimum Speed to install Version Software Interface Functions Drivers Applications ® ® ® ® 64 MB 256 MB 150 MB 500 MB...
  • Page 161 10.6.x Processor ® Internet Explorer 6.0 or greater. For WIA, 1200 x 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. Third party USB ports are not supported. ® ® PaperPort™ 11SE supports Microsoft SP4 or higher for Windows 2000.

  • Page 162: Consumable Items

    Specifications Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life Starter Toner Cartridge: Black Approx. 2,500 pages (A4) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Approx. 1,500 pages (A4) Standard Toner Cartridge: TN-320BK (Black): Approx. 2,500 pages (A4) TN-320C (Cyan): Approx. 1,500 pages (A4) TN-320M (Magenta): Approx. 1,500 pages (A4) TN-320Y (Yellow): Approx.

  • Page 163: Network (Lan)

    Wired Network APOP, POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, Security SMTP, POP), SNMP v3, 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos See Computer requirements on page 131. BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/.

  • Page 164: Index

    Index ADF (automatic document feeder) Folio ........... 18 using .............25 Apple Macintosh See Software User’s Guide. Greyscale ..........128 Belt unit replacing ..........48 HELP LCD messages ........109 Menu Table ........110 Cleaning corona wires .........66 drum unit ..........70 Labels ........12 laser scanner windows ......62 LCD (liquid crystal display) ....
  • Page 165 Out of Memory message ......83 Scanner glass using ............. 26 Scanning See Software User’s Guide. Paper ..........20 Secure key ..........7 how to load ..........10 Serial number in multi-purpose tray ......12 how to find in paper tray ........10 See inside front cover recommended ........
  • Page 166 The machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.
  • Page 167 ADVANCED USER’S GUIDE DCP-9055CDN Not all models are available in all countries. Version 0 UK/IRE...
  • Page 168 Network User's Guide This Guide provides useful information of PDF file / wired network settings and security Documentation CD-ROM / settings using Brother machine. You can In the box also find supported protocol information for your machine and the detailed troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 169 Table of Contents General Setup Memory storage..................... 1 Automatic daylight savings time ................1 Ecology features....................2 Toner Save ...................... 2 Sleep Mode ..................... 2 Deep Sleep mode .................... 2 LCD Contrast ......................3 User Settings List....................3 Network Configuration List..................4 Security features Secure Function Lock 2.0 ..................
  • Page 170 Options Optional paper tray (LT-300CL)................28 Memory board......................28 SO-DIMM Types ....................28 Installing extra memory .................29 Glossary Index...

  • Page 171: General Setup

    General Setup Memory storage Automatic daylight savings time Your menu settings are stored permanently, and in the event of a power failure will not be You can set the machine to change lost. Temporary settings (for example, automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It Contrast) will be lost.

  • Page 172: Ecology Features

    Chapter 1 Ecology features Deep Sleep mode If the machine is in Sleep mode and does not Toner Save receive any jobs for a certain length of time, the machine will go into Deep Sleep mode You can save toner using this feature. When automatically and the LCD will show you set Toner Save to On, prints appear Deep Sleep.

  • Page 173: Lcd Contrast

    General Setup LCD Contrast User Settings List You can change the contrast to make the You can print a list of the settings you LCD look lighter or darker. programmed. Press Menu, 1, 5. Press Menu, 5, 4. Press c to make the LCD darker. Press Mono Start or Colour Start.

  • Page 174: Network Configuration List

    Chapter 1 Network Configuration List The Network Configuration List is a report listing the current network configuration including the network print server settings. Note Node name: Node name appears in the Network Configuration List. The default node name is “BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX”. Press Menu, 5, 5.

  • Page 175: Security Features

    Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, you will have to reset the password stored in the machine. For information about how to reset the password call your Brother dealer for service. Note • Secure Function Lock can be set manually at the control panel or by using Web Based Management.

  • Page 176: Changing The Password For The Administrator

    Chapter 2 Changing the password for Setting up the public user the administrator mode Public user mode restricts the functions that Press Menu, 1, 6. are available for Public users. Public users do not need to enter a password to access the Press a or b to choose Set Password.

  • Page 177: Setting Up Restricted Users

    Security features Setting up restricted users Turning Secure Function Lock on/off You can set up users with restrictions and a password for functions that are available to If you enter the wrong password, the LCD will them. You can set up more advanced show Wrong Password.

  • Page 178: Switching Users

    Chapter 2 Switching Users Note • If the current ID is restricted to the function This setting allows you to switch between you want to use, Access Denied will registered restricted users or Public mode appear on the LCD and then the machine when Secure Function Lock is turned on.

  • Page 179: Making Copies

    Making copies Copy settings Enlarging or reducing the image copied When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the You can choose the following enlargement or temporary COPY keys. You can use different reduction ratios: combinations.
  • Page 180 Chapter 3 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%.

  • Page 181: Using The Options Key

    Making copies Using the Options key Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy. Press Menu selections Options Page Press a or b, then press OK Press a, b, d or c, then press OK Stack/Sort Stack* (Appears when the document is...

  • Page 182: Sorting Copies Using The Adf

    Chapter 3 Sorting copies using the ADF Improving copy quality You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be You can choose from a range of quality stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so settings.

  • Page 183: Adjusting Contrast, Colour And Brightness

    Making copies Adjusting Contrast, Colour Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies (up to 99). and Brightness Press Options. Press a or b to choose Brightness. Contrast Press OK. Adjust the contrast to help an image look Press d or c to make a lighter copy or a sharper and more vivid.

  • Page 184: Making N In 1 Copies

    Chapter 3 Making N in 1 copies After the machine scans the page, press 1 to scan the next page. (page layout) Flatbed Copy: Next Page? You can reduce the amount of paper used a 1.Yes when copying by using the N in 1 copy b 2.No feature.

  • Page 185: In 1 Id Copy

    Making copies 2 in 1 ID Copy If you are copying from the scanner glass: You can copy both sides of your identification Insert your document face down in the card onto one page, keeping the original card direction shown below: size.

  • Page 186: Tray Selection

    Chapter 3 Duplex (2-sided) Press Mono Start or Colour Start. The machine scans the other side of the copying card and prints the page. Note If you want to use the automatic duplex copy When 2 in 1 ID Copy is chosen, the feature, load your document in the ADF.

  • Page 187: Advanced Duplex Copy (Short Edge Flip)

    Making copies Advanced Duplex Copy (short edge flip)  1 sided i 2 sided S Portrait Landscape Load your document. Enter the number of copies (up to 99) using the numeric keys. Press Duplex and a or b to select 1sidedi2sided S.

  • Page 188: A Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking Checking the Page Counters the machine You can see the machine’s Page Counters for copies, printed pages, reports and lists or Clean the outside and inside of the machine a summary total. regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you Press Menu, 5, 3.

  • Page 189: Replacing Periodic Maintenance Parts

    50,000 pages for PF KitMP and 100,000 pages PF Kit 1, PF Kit 2, Fuser and Laser. Please call your Brother dealer when the following messages appear on the LCD. A4 or Letter size single-sided pages. LCD message Description Replace the fuser unit.

  • Page 190: Packing And Shipping The Machine

    Packing and shipping Note the machine If for any reason you must ship your machine, carefully repack the machine in the original packaging to avoid any WARNING damage during transit. The machine should be adequately insured with the This machine is heavy and weighs carrier.
  • Page 191 Routine maintenance Turn off the machine. Disconnect all Hold the green handle of the drum unit. cables, and then unplug the power cord Pull the drum unit out until it stops. from the electrical socket. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
  • Page 192 Turn the green lock lever (1) at the left of IMPORTANT the machine anticlockwise to the release position. Holding the green • Hold the green handles of the drum unit handles of the drum unit, lift the front of when you carry it. DO NOT hold the sides the drum unit and remove it from the of the drum unit.
  • Page 193 Routine maintenance Hold the green handle of the belt unit Note with both hands and lift the belt unit up, This step is only necessary when you are then pull it out. replacing the waste toner box for the first time, and is not required for the replacement waste toner box.
  • Page 194 Put the belt unit back into the machine. Make sure the belt unit is level and fits firmly into place. Install orange packing materials to the drum unit as follows:  Install one orange packing material (1) to secure the toner cartridges to the drum unit on the left and right sides respectively.
  • Page 195 Routine maintenance Put a piece of paper (A4 or Letter) on the Match the guide ends (2) of the drum belt unit to prevent damage to the belt unit to the c marks (1) on both sides of unit. the machine, then gently slide the drum unit into the machine until it stops at the green lock lever.
  • Page 196 Push the drum unit in until it stops. Put the Styrofoam piece (1) into the carton. Then put the waste toner box in the Styrofoam piece. FRONT Wrap the machine with a plastic bag. Put the machine on the Styrofoam piece (1).
  • Page 197 Routine maintenance Put the two styrofoam pieces (1) into the carton matching the right of the machine to the "RIGHT" mark on one of the styrofoam pieces, and the left of the machine to the "LEFT" mark on the other styrofoam piece. Put the AC power cord and printed materials in the original carton as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 198: Optional Paper Tray (Lt-300Cl)

    Capacity: 64, 128 or 256 MB Height: 30.0 mm (1.18 in.) DRAM type: DDR2 SDRAM Note • There might be some SO-DIMMs that will not work with the machine. • For more information, call the dealer you bought the machine from or Brother Customer Service.

  • Page 199: Installing Extra Memory

    Options Installing extra memory Hold the SO-DIMM by the edges and align the notches in the SO-DIMM with the protrusions in the slot. Insert the Turn off the machine. SO-DIMM diagonally (1), then tilt it toward the interface board until it clicks Disconnect the interface cables from the into place (2).
  • Page 200 Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then connect the interface cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch. Note To make sure that you have installed the SO-DIMM properly, you can print the user settings page that shows the current memory size.

  • Page 201: Glossary

    Glossary 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) OCR (optical character recognition) The document can be placed in the ADF ScanSoft™...

  • Page 202: Index

    Index Apple Macintosh Machine information See Software User’s Guide. checking remaining life of parts .... 18 page counts .......... 18 Macintosh See Software User’s Guide. ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh) Maintenance, routine ....... 18 See Software User’s Guide. checking the remaining life of parts ..18 ®...
  • Page 203 Reducing copies .............9 Restricted users .........7 Scanning See Software User’s Guide. Security Secure function lock administrator password ......5 Public user mode ......... 6 restricted users ........7 Sleep mode ..........2 Sort ............12 Temporary copy settings ......9 Toner Save ..........2 ® Windows See Software User’s Guide.
  • Page 204 The machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.

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