Brother DCP 9010CN User Manual

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cOpen the manual feed slot cover. 
dUsing both hands, slide the manual feed 
slot paper guides to the width of the 
paper that you are going to use.
 
eUsing 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.
 
 
 

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Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot  with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the paper or print media  (see  Acceptable paper and other print 
media  on page 16) is straight and in the 
correct position on the manual feed slot. If 
it is not, the paper may not be fed 
correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or 
a paper jam.
• Do not put more than one sheet of paper  in the manual feed slot at any one time, as 
it may cause a jam.
• Pull the paper out completely...

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Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for copies2
The figures below show unprintable areas.
Note
This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper. 
The area that cannot be printed on will vary by paper size.
 
Unprintable area when printing from a computer2
When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.
Note
The area that cannot be printed on may vary depending on the paper size and...

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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: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, 
bond paper, recycled paper, labels or 
envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below: „ Use paper made for plain paper copying.
„ Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
2.
„ DO NOT put different types of paper in the 
paper tray at the same time because it 
may cause paper jams or...

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Paper capacity of the paper trays2
1Folio size is 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 A4, Letter, Legal,  Executive, A5, A5 (Long 
Edge), A6, B5 (ISO), B6 
(ISO) and Folio
1.Plain paper, Thin paper 
and Recycled paper
up to 250 [80 g/m
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Manual feed slot
(Manual Feed) Width: 76.2 to 220 mm
Length: 116 to 406.4 mm Plain paper, Thin paper,...

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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 are: „ DO NOT use...

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Envelopes2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your 
machine. However, some envelopes may 
have feed and print-quality problems 
because of the way they have been made. A 
suitable envelope should have edges with 
straight, well-creased folds and the leading 
edge should not be thicker than two sheets of 
paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be 
of baggy or flimsy construction. You should 
buy quality envelopes from a supplier who 
understands that you will be...

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• with sealing flaps that have not been  folded at purchase
• with sealing flaps as shown below
 
• with each side folded as shown below
 
If you use any of the types of envelopes 
listed above, they may damage your 
machine. This damage may not be 
covered under any Brother warranty or 
service agreement.
Occasionally you may experience paper 
feed problems caused by the thickness, 
size and flap shape of the envelopes you 
are using.
 
Labels2
The machine will print on most types of...

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Loading documents2
Using the automatic 
document feeder (ADF)2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 
80 g/m
2 paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT leave thick documents on the  scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may 
jam.
• DO NOT use paper that is curled,  wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper-
clipped, pasted or taped.
• DO NOT use cardboard,...

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Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to copy or 
scan pages of a book one page at a time.
Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and 
297 mm long.
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must 
be empty.
 
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left and top, place the document face 
down in the upper left corner of the 
scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
IMPORTANT
If the document is a book or is thick do not 
slam the cover or press on it.