Brother DCP 8085DN User Manual

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Status LED indications1
The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change color depending on the machine’s 
status.
 
LED Machine Status Description
 Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode.
 
Green
(blinking)Warming Up The machine is warming up for printing.
 
GreenReady The machine is ready to print.
 
Yellow
(blinking)Receiving Data The machine is either receiving data from the computer, 
processing data in memory, or printing data.
 
YellowData...

General information
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1
Note
When the power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode, the LED is off. 
  
RedCover open The front cover or fuser cover is open. Close the cover. 
Toner Life End Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. 
Paper error Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam. Check the LCD 
message.
Scan lock Check that the scanner lock lever is released.
 
Others Check the LCD message.
 

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2
Loading paper and 
print media
2
The machine can feed paper from the 
standard paper tray, optional lower tray or 
multi-purpose tray.
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 select 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.
Loading paper in the standard 
paper tray2...

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2
Note
For Legal and Folio size paper, press the 
release button (1) in the bottom of the 
paper tray and then pull out the back of the 
paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper are 
not available in some regions.)
 
 
dPut 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.
 
IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the 
sides of the paper so it will feed properly.
 
ePut the paper tray firmly...

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Loading paper in the 
multi-purpose tray (MP tray)2
You can load up to 3 envelopes or special 
print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets 
of plain paper. Use this tray to print or copy on 
thick paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels or 
transparencies.
Printing on thick paper, bond paper, 
envelopes, labels and transparencies
2
Before loading, press the corners and sides 
of the envelopes to make them as flat as 
possible.
 
When the back output tray is pulled down, the 
machine has a...

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2
Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for copies2
The figures show unprintable areas.
 
Note
This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using Letter size paper. 
The unprintable area changes with the paper size.
 
Unprintable area when printing from a computer2
When using the driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.
Note
The unprintable area shown above is for Letter size paper. The unprintable area changes with...

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Acceptable paper and 
other print media
2
Print quality may vary according to the type of 
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print 
media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, 
bond paper, recycled paper, transparencies, 
labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below:
„Use paper made for plain paper copying. 
„Use paper that is 16 to 28 lb (60 to 
105 g/m
2).
„Use labels and transparencies which are 
designed for use in laser machines.
„DO NOT...

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2
Type and size of paper2
The machine loads paper from the installed 
standard paper tray, optional lower tray or 
multi-purpose tray.
Standard paper tray2
Since the standard paper tray is a universal 
type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one 
paper type and size at a time) listed in the 
table in Paper capacity of the paper trays 
on page 16. The standard paper tray can 
hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4, Legal or 
Folio size paper (20 lb or 80 g/m
2). Paper can 
be...

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Paper capacity of the paper trays2
1Folio size is 8.5 in. × 13 in. (215.9 mm x 330.2 mm)
Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets
Paper Tray
(Tray #1)A4, Letter, Legal, 
Executive, A5, A5 (Long 
Edge), A6, B5, B6 and 
Folio
1.Plain paper, Thin paper, 
Bond paper and 
Recycled paperup to 250 
20 lb (80 g/m
2)
Transparency up to 10
Multi-purpose tray
(MP tray)Width: 2.75 to 8.5 in. 
(69.8 to 216 mm)...

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2 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 the paper flat and away from 
moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Some important guidelines when selecting 
paper...