Brother DCP 8020 User Manual

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Using this Guide
Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier Printer (DCP). Your 
DCP-8020 or DCP-8025D is simple to use, with LCD screen 
instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the 
most of your DCP by taking a few minutes to read this Guide.
Finding information
All the chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of 
Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature 
or operation by checking the Index at the back of this...

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On-line Registration (USA and Canada)
1Insert the MFL-Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2Click Online Registration to register your product.
 

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DCP part names and operations
■Front view
No.Name Description
1(DCP-8020) Manual Feed Tray
(DCP-8025D) Multi-purpose Tray 
(MP Tray)Load paper here.
2Front Cover Release Button Press it to open the front cover.
3Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 
with Extension (Support Flap)Unfold it to prevent the printed paper 
from sliding off the DCP.
4Control Panel Use the keys and display to control 
the DCP.
5Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Use the ADF unit for multiple page 
originals.
6ADF...

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■Back view
No.Name Description
12Paper Adjustment Lever for 
Duplex Printing
(DCP-8025D)Use to match your paper size for duplex 
printing.
13Duplex Tray
(DCP-8025D)
Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the 
DCP.
14AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Connector here.
15Face-up Output Tray
(Back Output Tray)Open it when thicker paper is placed in the 
MP tray or Manual feed tray.
16ADF Cover Open to remove paper jammed inside the 
ADF unit.
17USB Interface Connector Connect the...

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■Inside view (document cover open)
 
No.Name Description
19Document Guidelines Use to center the original on the scanner glass.
20Glass Strip This is used to scan the original when using the 
ADF.
21Scanner  Lock  Lever Use to lock/unlock the scanner when relocating the 
DCP.
22Document Cover Open to place the original on the scanner glass.
23White Film Clean it for good quality copying and scanning.
24Scanner Glass Place the original to be scanned here.
23 White Film 22 Document...

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Control panel overview
DCP-8020 and DCP-8025D have similar control panel keys.
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 Print keys:
Secure
Lets you print out data saved in 
memory by entering your four-digit 
password.
Job Cancel
Clears data from the printer 
memory.
2
  Status LED
(Light-Emitting Diode)
The LED will flash and change color 
depending on the DCP status.
3
 5-Line Liquid Crystal Display 
(LCD)
Displays messages on the screen to 
help you to set up and use your 
DCP.
4
 Navigation keys:
Menu
Lets you...

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 Copy keys
(Temporary Settings):
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you reduce or enlarge copies 
depending upon the ratio you 
select.
Contrast
Lets you make a copy that is lighter 
or darker than the original.
Quality
Lets you select the copy quality for 
your type of original.
Tray Select
You can select which tray you would 
like to use for the next copy.
Sort
Lets you sort multiple copies using 
the ADF.
N in 1 (For DCP-8020)
N in 1 lets you copy 2 or 4 pages 
onto one page.Duplex/N...

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Status LED indications
The Status LED (Light Emitting Diode) will flash and change color 
depending on the DCP status.
The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the 
illustrations in this chapter.
LED LED status
LED is off.
Green Yellow RedLED is on.
Green Yellow RedLED is blinking.
LED DCP status Description
Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the DCP is in Sleep 
mode or Power save mode.
GreenWarming Up The DCP is warming up for printing.
GreenReady The DCP is...

INTRODUCTION   1 - 9 RedService error Follow the steps below.
1.  Turn off the power switch.
2.  Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on 
and try to print again.
If you cannot clear the error and see the same 
service call indication after turning the DCP 
back on, please call Brother Customer Service 
at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER 
(in Canada) or (514)685-6464 (in Montreal).
RedCover open The cover is open. Close the cover. (See Error 
messages on page 14-1.)
Toner empty Replace the...

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Inserting originals for copying 
(and scanning)
You can copy from either the ADF (automatic document feeder) or 
from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF (automatic document feeder)
The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 50 pages, 
feeding each one individually through the DCP. Use standard 
(20 lb/75g/m
2) paper when using the ADF. Always fan the pages well 
and stagger them.
Temperature: 68
°F - 86°F (20°C - 30°C)
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Make sure originals written with ink...