Brother DCP 8045D User Manual

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Using this Guide
Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier Printer (DCP). Your 
DCP-8040 or DCP-8045D 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 Guide.
Symbols used in this Guide
Throughout this Guide you’ll see special symbols alerting you to 
important warnings, notes and actions. To make things clearer and 
to help you press the correct keys, we used special fonts and added 
some of the messages that will appear in the LCD.
Introduction
BoldBold typeface identifies specific keys on the DCP 
control panel.
ItalicsItalicized typeface emphasizes an important point 
or refers you to a related topic.
Courier NewCourier New typeface identifies the message on 
the LCD of the DCP.
Warnings inform you what to do to avoid possible personal 
injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to 
prevent possible damage to 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.
Improper Setup alerts you to devices and operations that are not 
compatible with the DCP.
 
						

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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-8040) Manual Feed Tray
(DCP-8045D) 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 Document Support Extension Place the original here to use the 
ADF unit.
7ADF Document Output Support Flap Unfold to prevent the scanned pages 
from sliding off the DCP.
8Document Cover Open to place the original on the 
scanner glass.
9Power Switch Switch it on or off.
10Front Cover Open to install a toner cartridge or 
drum unit.
11Paper Tray (Tray #1) Load paper here.
7 ADF Document 
Output Support 
Flap
8 Document Cover 6 ADF Document Support 
Extension 5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) 4 Control Panel
3 Face-down Output Tray 
Support Flap with 
Extension
1 (DCP-8040) Manual Feed Tray   
(DCP-8045D) Multi-purpose Tray  
(MP Tray)9 Power Switch
10 Front Cover
2 Front Cover Release Button
 
						

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■Back view
No.Name Description
12Paper Adjustment Lever for 
Duplex Printing
(DCP-8045D)Use to match your paper size for duplex 
printing.
13Duplex Tray
(DCP-8045D)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 USB Cable here.
18Parallel Interface Connector Connect the Parallel Cable here.
15 Face-up Output Tray
(Back Output Tray)
14 AC Power Connector
13 Duplex Tray
(DCP-8045D )16 ADF Cover
12 Paper Adjustment Lever
for Duplex Printing
 (DCP-8045D)17 USB Interface 
Connector
18 Parallel Interface 
Connector
 
 
						

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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 Cover
19 Document 
Guidelines20 Glass Strip
24 Scanner Glass21 Scanner Lock Lever
 
						

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Control panel overview
DCP-8040 and DCP-8045D have similar control panel keys.
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1
 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 access the Menu to 
program.
Set
Lets you store your settings in the 
DCP.
Clear/Back
Deletes entered data or lets you exit 
the menu by pressing repeatedly.
 or 
Press to scroll forward or backward 
to a menu selection.
 or 
Press to scroll through the menus 
and options.
 
						

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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-8040)
N in 1 lets you copy 2 or 4 pages 
onto one page.Duplex/N in 1 (For DCP-8045D)
You can choose Duplex to copy on 
both sides of the paper or N in 1 to 
copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page.
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 Numeric keys
Use the numeric keys to enter the 
number of multiple copies (99 
maximum).
7Stop/Exit
Stops a copy and scan operation or 
exits from the menu.
8
 Start
Lets you start making copies or 
scanning.
9
  Scan key:
Lets you access Scan mode.
 
						

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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 ready to print.
YellowReceiving Data The DCP is either receiving data from the 
computer, processing data in memory or 
printing data.
YellowData Remaining in 
MemoryPrint data remains in the DCP memory.
 
						

							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) or 
1-877-BROTHER (in Canada).
RedCover open The cover is open. Close the cover. (See Error 
messages on page 14-1.)
Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. 
(See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 
14-24.)
Paper error Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam. 
Check the LCD message. (See Troubleshooting 
and routine maintenance on page 14-1.)
Scan lock Check that the scanner lock lever is released. 
(See Scanner Lock Lever on page 1-5.)
Others Check the LCD message. (See Troubleshooting 
and routine maintenance on page 14-1.)
Out of memory Memory is full. (See Error messages on page 
14-1.) LED DCP status Description
 
						

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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 are completely dry.
1Pull out the ADF 
document support 
extension.
2Unfold the ADF 
document output support 
flap.
3Fan the pages well and 
stagger them at an angle. 
Make sure you put the 
documents face up, top 
edge first in the ADF 
until you feel them touch the feed roller.
DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper 
with staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. DO NOT use 
cardboard, newspaper, or fabric. (To copy or scan this kind of 
document, see Using the scanner glass on page 1-12.)
ADF Document 
Support Extension
ADF 
Document 
Output 
Support  
Flap