Brother DCP 9040CN User Manual

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CAUTION 
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality 
surge protection device on the AC power line or unplug the cords during a lightning storm.
 
WARNING 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the 
risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following:
1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, 
washing machine, or in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric 
shock from lightning.
3 DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4 Use only the power cord provided with the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 
 
						

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Important informationA
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of 
Conformity (USA only)A
declares, that the products
Product Name: DCP-9040CN and DCP-9042CDN
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures: 
„Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
„Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
„Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
„Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ImportantA
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment.
Important—about the interface cableA
A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital 
device.Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
 
						

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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) A
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003. 
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB–003 du Canada.
Disconnect deviceA
This product must be installed near an electrical jack that is easily accessible. In case of 
emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical jack to shut off power 
completely.
LAN connection A
CAUTION 
DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
 
Laser safetyA
This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1+A2: 2001 
specifications under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation 
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This 
means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the equipment is completely confined within protective housings 
and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user 
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FDA regulationsA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products 
manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the 
United States. The following label on the back of the machine indicates compliance with the FDA 
regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
WARNING 
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this 
manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure.
Internal laser radiation 
Max. Radiation Power: 30 mW
Wave Length: 780 – 800 nm
Laser Class: Class 3B
 
Important safety instructionsA
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the inside of the machine. DO NOT 
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing 
serious damage to the product.
6 Slots and openings in the cabinet at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure 
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not 
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, 
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator 
or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation 
is provided.
7 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the 
rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source. If you are not sure, contact a qualified 
electrician.
Manufactured:
BROTHER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD.
NO6 Gold Garden Ind., Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China. 
This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant 
to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.
 
						

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8 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a grounded 
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call 
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounded 
plug.
9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
10 DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people 
can walk on the cord.
11 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the 
products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. 
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the AC power outlet does not exceed 
15 amperes (US only).
12 DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block printed pages.
13 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
14 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch 
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never 
spill liquid of any kind on the product. DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself because 
opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and 
may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the 
location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call 
In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER
15 Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized 
Service Personnel under the following conditions:
„When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
„If liquid has been spilled into the product.
„If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
„If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. 
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper 
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by 
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
„If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
„If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
16 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection 
device (Surge Protector).
17 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:
„DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool or in a wet 
basement.
„DO NOT use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an 
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Legal limitations for copyingA
Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and many result in either criminal or civil 
liability. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every 
possible prohibition. In case of doubt, we suggest that you check with counsel as to any particular 
questionable documents.
The following documents issued by the United States/Canadian Government or any of its 
Agencies may not be copied:
„Money
„Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
„Certificates of Deposit
„Internal Revenue Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
„Selective Service or draft papers
„Passports
„United States/Canadian Postage Stamps (canceled or uncanceled)
„Food Stamps
„Immigration Papers
„Checks or drafts drawn by Governmental agencies
„Identifying badges or insignias
Copyrighted works cannot be copied. Sections of a copyrighted work can be copied for ‘fair use’. 
Multiple copies would indicate improper use.
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
Licenses and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under certain 
state/provincial laws.
 
						

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TrademarksA
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the U.S. and other countries.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.
Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
PostScript and PostScript 3 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems 
Incorporated.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.
Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun 
Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License 
Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide, the Software User’s 
Guide, and the Network User’s Guide are registered trademarks of their respective 
companies.
 
						

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OptionB
This machine has the following optional accessory. You can increase the capabilities of the 
machine with this item.
OptionB
DIMM memory
 
 
						

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Memory boardB
This machine has 64 MB of standard memory 
and one slot for optional memory expansion. 
You can expand the memory up to 576 MB by 
installing dual in-line memory modules 
(SO-DIMMs). When you add the optional 
memory, it increases the performance for 
both copy and print operations.
In general, the machine uses industry- 
standard SO-DIMM with the following 
specifications:
Type: 144 pin and 64 bit output
CAS latency: 2
Clock frequency: 100 MHz or more
Capacity: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB or 
512 MB
Height: 1.25 in. (31.75 mm)
Dram Type: SDRAM 2 Bank
You can install the following SO-DIMM: 
SDRAM SO-DIMM 144 pin
Capacity: 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB or 
512 MB
The following web sites sell memory 
modules:
http://www.crucial.com/
http://www.kingston.com/
http://www.goldenram.com/
http://www.buffalo-technology.com/
Note
• There might be some SO-DIMMs that will 
not work with the machine.
• For more information, call Brother 
Customer Service.
 
Installing extra memoryB
aTurn off the machine’s power switch.
bDisconnect the interface cable from the 
machine, and then unplug the power 
cord from the AC power outlet.
cRemove the DIMM covers (1 and 2). 
dUnpack the DIMM and hold it by its 
edges.
CAUTION 
To prevent damage to the machine from 
static electricity, DO NOT touch the 
memory chips or the board surface.
 
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eHold the DIMM by the edges and align 
the notches in the DIMM with the 
protrusions in the slot. Insert the DIMM 
diagonally (1), then tilt it toward the 
interface board until it clicks into 
place (2).
 
fPut the DIMM covers (2 and 1) back on. 
gPlug the machine’s power cord back into 
the AC power outlet first, and then 
connect the interface cable.
hTurn on the machine’s power switch.
Note
To make sure that you have installed the 
SO-DIMM properly, you can print the User 
Settings List that shows the current memory 
size. (See 
User Settings Liston page 23.)
 
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