Brother DCP 7025R User Manual

							USER’S GUIDE
DCP-7010
DCP-7025
Version C
 
						

							
              
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Compilation and Publication Notice
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.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials 
contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused 
by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors 
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Safety precautions
We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide.
To use the machine safely
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any 
maintenance.
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 machine parts that are hot.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the 
machine or other objects.
Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the 
machine.
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.
WARNINGThere are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. 
Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you 
have unplugged the power cord from the electrical socket.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might 
cause an electrical shock.
After you use the machine, some 
internal parts are extremely 
HOT!
To prevent injuries, be careful 
not to put your fingers in the 
areas shown in the illustration.
 
						

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The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please do not 
remove or damage the label.
To prevent injuries, be careful 
not to put your hands on the edge 
of the machine under the 
document cover or scanner 
cover.
To prevent injuries, be careful 
not to put your fingers in the area 
shaded in the illustration.
When you move the machine, 
grasp the side hand holds that 
are under the scanner. 
DO NOT carry the machine by 
holding it at the bottom.
Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the 
toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire, Please 
carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to 
local regulations.
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In 
case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket 
to shut off the power completely.
Do NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside 
of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
WARNING
 
						

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Table of Contents
1Introduction
Using this Guide ..................................................................................................1-1
Choosing a location .............................................................................................1-2
Control panel overview ........................................................................................ 1-3
Load document ....................................................................................................1-4Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (DCP-7025 only) .................... 1-4
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................1-5
About paper ......................................................................................................... 1-6 Recommended Paper ....................................................................................1-6
Choosing acceptable paper ...........................................................................1-6
How to load paper .........................................................................................1-8
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 machine 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
5Important information
IEC 60825-1 Specification .............................................................................5-1
Disconnect device .........................................................................................5-1
Radio interference (220-240V Model Only) ...................................................5-2
Important safety instructions..........................................................................5-2
Trademarks ...................................................................................................5-3
 
						

							
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6Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................6-1Error messages .............................................................................................6-1
Document jams (DCP-7025 only) ..................................................................6-3
Paper jams ....................................................................................................6-4
If you are having difficulty with your machine ................................................6-8
Improving the print quality ...........................................................................6-11
Cleaning the drum unit ................................................................................6-12
How to change the LCD language...............................................................6-15
Packing and shipping the machine ....................................................................6-15
Routine maintenance .........................................................................................6-16 Cleaning the outside of the machine ...........................................................6-16
Cleaning the scanner glass .........................................................................6-17
Cleaning the laser scanner window .............................................................6-18
Cleaning the corona wire .............................................................................6-19
Replacing the toner cartridge (TN-2000) .....................................................6-20
How to replace the toner cartridge ..............................................................6-20
Replacing the drum unit (DR-2000) .............................................................6-23
Machine Information ..........................................................................................6-25 Checking the Serial Number........................................................................6-25
Checking the Page Counters .......................................................................6-25
Checking the Drum Life ...............................................................................6-25
AAppendix
On-screen programming ..................................................................................... A-1Menu table .................................................................................................... A-1
Menu Mode ......................................................................................................... A-1
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
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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.
Note
Illustrations in this User’s Guide are based on DCP-7025.
Introduction
BoldBold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine’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 machine.
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 machine parts that are hot.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage 
to the machine or other objects.
Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible 
with the machine.
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 machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. 
Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the 
temperature remains between 10°C and 32.5°C.
CAUTION
■Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
■Do not place your machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.
■Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
■Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket controlled by wall switches or automatic 
timers.
■Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s memory.
■Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket 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.