Brother Dcp 7020 User Manual

							
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Table of Contents
1Introduction
Using this Guide ..................................................................................................1-1
Choosing a location .............................................................................................1-2
How to access the complete User’s Guide ..........................................................1-3To view Documentation (For Windows
®) .......................................................1-3
To view Documentation (For Macintosh®) .....................................................1-4
Control panel overview ........................................................................................ 1-5
Load document ....................................................................................................1-6 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) ................................................ 1-6
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................1-7
About paper ......................................................................................................... 1-8 Recommended Paper ....................................................................................1-8
Choosing acceptable paper ...........................................................................1-8
How to load paper .......................................................................................1-10
2Getting started
Initial Setup ..........................................................................................................2-1Setting the Paper Type ..................................................................................2-1
Setting the Paper Size ................................................................................... 2-1
Setting the Beeper Volume............................................................................ 2-2
Toner Save .................................................................................................... 2-2
Sleep Time ....................................................................................................2-3
Setting the LCD Contrast...............................................................................2-3
Printing the User Settings List .......................................................................2-3
3Making copies
Using the DCP as a copier ..................................................................................3-1Making a single copy .....................................................................................3-1
Making multiple copies ..................................................................................3-1
Stop copying ..................................................................................................3-1
Using the Temporary Copy keys .........................................................................3-2 Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................3-2
Adjusting contrast ..........................................................................................3-3
Changing the temporary copy settings ..........................................................3-4
Changing the default copy settings......................................................................3-7 Quality ...........................................................................................................3-7
Adjusting contrast ..........................................................................................3-8
Out of Memory message .....................................................................................3-8
4Software Features 4-1
 
						

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5Important information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) .................................................................................................5-1
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) ...............................5-2
Disconnect device .........................................................................................5-2
Laser safety ...................................................................................................5-2
FDA regulations .............................................................................................5-2
Important safety instructions..........................................................................5-3
Trademarks ...................................................................................................5-4
6Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................6-1 Error messages .............................................................................................6-1
Document jams  .............................................................................................6-3
Paper jams ....................................................................................................6-4
If you are having difficulty with your DCP ......................................................6-8
Improving the print quality ...........................................................................6-11
Cleaning the drum unit ................................................................................6-12
Packing and shipping the DCP ....................................................................... ...6-15
Routine maintenance .........................................................................................6-16 Cleaning the outside of the DCP .................................................................6-16
Cleaning the scanner glass .........................................................................6-17
Cleaning the laser scanner window .............................................................6-17
Cleaning the corona wire .............................................................................6-19
Replacing the toner cartridge (TN-350) .................................................... ...6-19
How to replace the toner cartridge ..............................................................6-20
Replacing the drum unit (DR-350) ...............................................................6-22
Machine Information ..........................................................................................6-24 Checking the Serial Number........................................................................6-24
Checking the Page Counters .......................................................................6-24
Checking the Drum Life ...............................................................................6-25
AAppendix
On-screen programming ..................................................................................... A-1Menu table .................................................................................................... A-1
Menu Mode ......................................................................................................... A-1
 
						

							
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SSpecifications
Product description ............................................................................................. S-1
General ............................................................................................................... S-1
Print media.......................................................................................................... S-2
Copy ................................................................................................................... S-3
Scanner .............................................................................................................. S-3
Printer ................................................................................................................. S-4
Interfaces ............................................................................................................ S-4
Computer requirements ...................................................................................... S-5
Consumable items .............................................................................................. S-6
Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w) ................................ S-6
Optional External Print Server (NC-2100p) ........................................................ S-7
IIndex I-1
 
						

							
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Using this Guide
Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to important warnings, notes and 
actions. Special fonts identify keys you should press, messages that appear on the LCD, and 
important points or related topics. 
Introduction
BoldBold typeface identifies specific keys on the DCP’s control panel.
Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
CourierCourier type face identifies the messages on the LCD of the DCP.
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. 
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch DCP parts that are hot.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage 
to the DCP or other objects.
Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible 
with the DCP.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about 
how the current operation works with other features.
 
						

							
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Choosing a location
Place your DCP on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put 
the DCP near a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature 
remains between 50° to 90.5° F (10° to 32.5°C).
CAUTION
■Avoid placing your DCP in a high-traffic area.
■Do not place your DCP near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.
■Do not expose your DCP to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
■Do not connect your DCP to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic 
timers.
■Disruption of power can wipe out information in the DCP’s memory.
■Do not connect your DCP to an AC power outlet on the same circuit as large appliances or 
other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
■Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.
 
						

							
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How to access the 
complete User’s Guide
This User’s Guide does not contain all the 
information about the DCP such as how to 
use the advanced features of the Printer and 
Scanner. When you are ready to learn 
detailed information about these operations, 
read the complete User’s Guide in the 
‘Documentation’ section of the CD-ROM.
To view Documentation 
(For Windows®)
From the  Start menu, select  Brother, 
MFL Pro Suite DCP-7020  from the Programs 
Group, and then select  User’s Guide.
— OR —
1Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother 
CD-ROM labeled Windows® into your 
CD-ROM drive.
2If the model name screen appears, click 
your model name.
3If the language screen appears, click 
your language.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Note
If this window does not appear, use 
Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe 
program from the root directory of the Brother 
CD-ROM.
4Click  Documentation .
5Click the documentation you want to 
read.
Quick Setup Guide:  
Setup and Software Installation 
Instructions
 Users Guide (2 manuals):  
User’s Guide for stand-alone 
operations and Software User’s Guide
 PaperPort
® Users Guide:  
Document Management Software
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan 
documents. You can find the instructions as 
follows:
Software Users Guide:
■How to scan using Windows® in Chapter 2
(For Windows
® 98/98SE/Me/
2000 Professional/XP/Windows NT® 
Workstation Version 4.0)
■Using ControlCenter2.0 in Chapter 3
(For Windows
® 98/98SE/Me/
2000 Professional/XP/Windows NT® 
Workstation Version 4.0)
■Network Scanning in Chapter 6 (optional 
NC-2200w external wireless print/scan 
server required)
PaperPort
® Users Guide
■Instructions for scanning directly from 
ScanSoft® PaperPort®
 
						

							
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To view Documentation (For Macintosh®)
1Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the 
Brother CD-ROM labeled Macintosh® 
into your CD-ROM drive. The following 
window will appear.
2Double-click the  Documentation icon.
3The select Language screen appears, 
double-click your language.
4Click the documentation you want to 
read.
Quick Setup Guide:  Setup and 
Software Installation Instructions
 Users Guide (2 manuals):  User’s 
Guide for stand-alone operations and 
Software User’s Guide
How to find Scanning instructions
There are several ways you can scan 
documents. You can find the instructions as 
follows:
Software Users Guide:
■Scanning from a Macintosh® in Chapter 7
(For Mac OS
® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 
or greater)
■Using ControlCenter2.0 (For Mac OS® X 
10.2.4 or greater) in Chapter 7
■Network Scanning in Chapter 7 (optional 
NC-2200w external wireless print/scan 
server required)
Presto!
® PageManager® Users Guide
■Instructions for scanning directly from 
Presto!® PageManager®.(Mac OS® X)
 
						

							
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Control panel overview
Stack  Copies:01
100%  ……„…… Auto
1  Copy keys
(Temporary settings):
Options
You can quickly and easily select temporary 
settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending 
on the ratio you select.
Contrast
Lets you select the copy quality for your type of 
document.
Number of Copies
Use this key to make multiple copies.
2  Menu Mode:
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program.
 or 
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
Also you can use these keys to enter numbers.
Set
Lets you store your settings in the DCP.
3  Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
4 Start
Lets you start making copies or start scanning.
5 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from the menu.
6 Print key:
 
Job Cancel
You can cancel a print job and clear the print 
memory.
7  Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays messages on the screen to help you 
set up and use your DCP.
 
						

							
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Load document
You can make copies and scan from the ADF 
(automatic document feeder) and from the 
scanner glass.
Using the automatic 
document feeder (ADF)
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
■Make sure documents written with ink are 
completely dry.
■Documents to be scanned must be from 
5.8 to 8.5 in. (147.3 to 215.9 mm) wide 
and 5.8 to 14 in. (147.3 to 356 mm) long.
1Fan the pages well. Make sure you put 
the documents  face up, top edge first 
in the ADF until you feel them touch the 
feed roller. 
2Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of 
your documents.
3Unfold the ADF document output 
support flap.
Improper Setup
■DO NOT  use paper that is curled, 
wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, 
paper-clipped, pasted or taped.
■DO NOT  use cardboard, newspaper or 
fabric. 
CAUTION
DO NOT  pull on the document while it is 
feeding.
 
						

							
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Using the scanner glass
You can use the scanner glass to copy or 
scan pages of a book or one page at a time. 
Document
s can be up to Letter/A4 size (8.5 to 
11 in. (215.9 to 297.4 mm)).
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be 
empty. 
1Lift the document cover.
2Using the document guidelines on the 
left, center the document face down on 
the scanner glass.
3Close the document cover.
Place documents face down on the 
scanner glass.
CAUTION
If the document is a book or is thick, do not 
slam the cover or press on it.