Brother Dcp 7020 User Manual

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About paper
Recommended Paper
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
the following paper. 
■Use paper that is made for plain-paper 
copying.
■Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 
90 g/m2).
■Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or 
alkaline paper.
■Use long-grain paper.
■Use paper with a moisture content of 
approximately 5%.
Choosing acceptable paper
We recommend that you test paper 
(especially special sizes and types of paper) 
on the DCP before purchasing large...

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Paper capacity of the paper trays
CAUTION
Do not  use the following types of paper or envelopes, they may cause a paper jam and 
damage your machine.
Do not use:
 Inkjet paper;
 Coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper;
 Pre-printed or highly textured paper, or paper with an embossed letterhead;
 Label sheets that have had any labels removed;
 Paper that has been previously printed on;
 Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked;
 Paper that is made with a short grain;
...

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How to load paper
To load paper or other media in the 
paper tray
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the 
DCP.
2While pressing the paper guide release 
lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper 
size.
Check that the guides are firmly in the 
slots.
Note
For Legal size paper, pull out the back of the 
paper tray while holding the inside latch of the 
tray.
3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and mis-feeds.
4Put paper in the paper tray.
5Put the paper tray firmly...

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To load paper or other media in the 
manual feed slot
You can load envelopes and special print 
media one at a time into this slot. Use the 
manual feed slot to print or copy on labels, 
envelopes or thicker paper. 
1Slide the paper guides to fit the paper 
size.
2Using both hands put one sheet of paper 
in the manual feed slot until you feel the 
front edge of the paper touch the paper 
feed roller. Let go of the paper when you 
feel the DCP feed the paper in a short 
distance.
Note...

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Initial Setup
Setting the Paper Type
To get the best print quality, set the DCP for 
the type of paper you are using.
1Press Menu and   or   to select 
1.General Setup.
Press  Set.
2Press  or  to select 
1.Paper Type.
Press  Set.
3Press  or  to select Plain, 
Thin, Thick, Thicker, 
Transparency or Recycled Paper.
Press  Set.
4Press  Stop/Exit .
Note
■The DCP ejects paper with printed 
surfaces face down onto the output paper 
tray in the front of the DCP. When you use 
transparencies or...

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Setting the Beeper Volume
You can change the beeper volume. The 
default setting is 
Med. When the beeper is on, 
the DCP will beep when you press a key or 
make a mistake.
1Press  Menu and   or   to select 
1.General Setup.
Press  Set.
2Press   or   to select 3.Beeper.
Press  Set.
3Press   or   to select Low, Med, 
High or Off.
Press  Set.
4Press  Stop/Exit .
Toner Save
You can conserve toner using this feature. 
When you set Toner Save to 
On, print 
appears lighter. The default...

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Sleep Time
Setting the Sleep Time reduces power 
consumption by turning off the fuser inside 
the DCP while it is idle. You can choose how 
long the DCP is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) 
before it goes into sleep mode. The timer is 
automatically reset when the DCP receives 
PC data or makes a copy. The factory setting 
is 05 minutes. While the DCP is in sleep 
mode you will see 
Sleep on the LCD. If you 
try to print or copy in sleep mode, there will be 
a short delay while the...

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Using the DCP as a 
copier
You can use your DCP as a copier, making 
up to 99 copies at a time.
The printable area of your DCP begins at 
approximately 0.12 in. (3 mm) from both 
sides and 0.12 in. (3 mm) from the top or 
bottom of the paper.
Note
The printable area shown above is for a 
single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using Letter or 
Legal size paper. The printable area changes 
with the paper size.
Making a single copy
1Load your document.
2Press Start.
Note
To stop copying, press  Stop/Exit....

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Using the Temporary 
Copy keys
When you want to quickly change the copy 
settings temporarily for the next copy, use the 
Temporary Copy keys. You can use different 
combinations.
Note
■These settings are temporary, and the 
DCP returns to its default settings 60 
seconds after copying.
■You can save the copy settings you use 
most often by setting them as default. 
(See Changing the default copy settings  
on page 3-7.)
Enlarging or reducing the 
image copied
You can select the...

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3Press  or  to select the 
enlargement or reduction ratio you want.
Press  Set.
— OR —
You can select 
Custom(25-400%) and 
press  Set.
Press   or   to enter an 
enlargement or reduction ratio from 
25% 
to 
400%.
Press  Set.
Note
Enlargement or reduction ratio can also be 
increased or decreased by holding down   
or .
4Press  Start.
— OR —
Press other temporary copy keys for 
more settings.
Note
■Special Copy Options (2 in 1 (P), 
2 in 1 (L), 4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L) 
or 
Poster(3 x 3))...