Brother DCP 7030 User Manual

General information
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Control panel overview1
DCP-7030 and DCP-7040 have the same keys.
 
1 Print key
Job Cancel
Cancels a programmed print job and clears it 
from the machine’s memory.
To cancel multiple print jobs, hold down this 
key until the LCD shows 
Job Cancel (All).
2 Scan key
Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details 
about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide 
on the CD-ROM.)
3 Copy keys:
Options
You can quickly and easily choose temporary 
settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces...

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print media
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The machine can feed paper from the 
standard paper tray or manual feed slot.
When you put paper into the paper tray, note 
the following:
„If your application software supports 
paper size selection on the print menu, 
you can choose it through the software. If 
your application software does not 
support it, you can set the paper size in 
the printer driver or by using the control 
panel buttons.
„Before using paper that has holes in it, 
such as organizer sheets,...

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cPut paper in the tray, and make sure that 
the paper is below the maximum paper 
mark (1). The side to be printed on must 
be face down.
 
CAUTION 
To prevent damage to your machine 
caused by paper misfeeding, make sure the 
paper guides touch the sides of the paper.
 
dPut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine. Make sure that it is completely 
inserted into the machine.
eFold out the support flap (1) to prevent 
paper from sliding off the face-down 
output tray....

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cUsing both hands, slide the manual feed 
slot paper guides to the width of the 
paper that you are going to use.
 
dUsing both hands, put one sheet of 
paper or one transparency in the 
manual feed slot until the front edge  
touches the paper feed roller. When you 
feel the machine pull in the paper, let go.
 
Printing on thick paper, bond paper, 
labels and envelopes
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When the back output tray is pulled down, the 
machine has a straight paper path from the 
manual feed slot through to the...

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cUsing both hands, slide the manual feed 
slot paper guides to the width of the 
paper that you are going to use.
 
dUsing both hands, put one sheet of 
paper or one envelope in the manual 
feed slot until the front edge of the paper 
or envelope touches the paper feed 
roller. When you feel the machine pull in 
the paper, let go.
 
 
Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot 
with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the print media (See 
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Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for copies2
The printable area of your machine begins at 
approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom 
and 2 mm from both sides of the paper.
 
13 mm
22 mm
Note
This unprintable area shown above is for a 
single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size 
paper. The unprintable area changes with 
the paper size.
 
Unprintable area when printing from a 
computer
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When using the printer driver the printable 
area is smaller than the paper size, as shown 
below....

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Acceptable paper and 
other print media
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Print quality may vary according to the type of 
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print 
media: plain paper, bond paper, recycled 
paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the steps below:
„Use paper made for plain paper copying. 
„Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
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„Use labels and transparencies which are 
designed for use in laser machines.
„Do not put different types of paper in...

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Paper capacity of the paper trays2
Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Handling and using special 
paper2
The machine is designed to work well with 
most types of xerographic and bond paper. 
However, some paper variables may have an 
effect on print quality or handling reliability. 
Always test samples of paper before 
purchasing to ensure desirable performance. 
Store paper in its original packaging and keep 
it sealed. Keep...

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Types of paper to avoid2
CAUTION 
Some types of paper may not perform well 
or may cause damage to your machine.
DO NOT use paper:
• that is highly textured
• that is extremely smooth or shiny
• that is curled or warped
 
12mm
• that is coated or has a chemical finish
• that is damaged, creased or folded
• that exceeds the recommended weight 
specification in this guide
• with tabs and staples
• with letterheads using low temperature 
dyes or thermography
• that is...

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Types of envelopes to avoid2
CAUTION 
DO NOT use envelopes:
• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an 
unusual shape
• that are extremely shiny or textured
• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings
• with self-adhesive closures
• that are of a baggy construction
• that are not sharply creased
• that are embossed (have raised writing 
on them)
• that were previously printed by a laser 
machine
• that are pre-printed on the inside
• that cannot be arranged neatly when 
stacked
• that are...