Brother DCP 9045CDN User Manual

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Viewing documentation1
Viewing documentation (Windows®)1
To view the documentation, from the Start 
menu, point to Brother, DCP-9045CDN from 
the program group, and then click 
User’s Guides in HTML format.
If you have not installed the software, you can 
find the documentation by following the 
instructions below:
aTurn on your PC.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled 
Windows
® into your CD-ROM drive.
bIf the language selection screen 
appears, click your language.
cIf the model...

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How to find scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan 
documents. You can find the instructions as 
follows:
Software Users Guide:1
„Scanning a document using the TWAIN 
driver in Chapter 2
„Scanning a document using the WIA 
driver (For Windows
® XP/Windows Vista® 
only) in Chapter 2
„Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3
„Network Scanning in Chapter 4
ScanSoft ™ PaperPort ™ 11SE with 
OCR How-to-Guides:
1
„The complete ScanSoft ™ PaperPort ™ 
11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be...

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How to find scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan 
documents. You can find the instructions as 
follows:
Software Users Guide:1
„Scanning in Chapter 9
„Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 10
„Network Scanning in Chapter 11
Presto!® PageManager® Users Guide:1
„The complete Presto!® PageManager® 
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help 
selection in the Presto!
® PageManager® 
application.
 

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Control panel overview1
 
1Print keys:
Direct
Lets you print data from a USB flash 
memory drive that you can connect 
directly to the machine. You can also print 
images directly from your PictBridge 
compatible camera.
Secure
When using Secure Function Lock, you 
can switch restricted users by holding 
down d as you press the Secure key. (See 
Secure Function Lockon page 24.)
You can print data saved in memory when 
you enter your four-digit password. (For 
details about using the Secure...

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5Numeric keys
Use to enter information into the machine.
6Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
7Start:
Colour
Lets you start making copies in full colour.
Mono
Lets you start making copies in black & 
white.
8Copy keys:
Contrast/Quality
Lets you change the quality or contrast for 
the next copy.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces or enlarges copies.
Tray Select
Lets you change which tray will be used 
for the next copy.Sort
Sorts multiple copies using the ADF.
Nin1
You can...

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Status LED indications1
The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change colour depending on the machine’s 
status.
 
The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter.
LEDLED Status
 LED is off.
 
Green
 
Yellow
 
RedLED is on.
 
Green
 
Yellow
 
RedLED is blinking.
LEDMachine StatusDescription
 Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode.
 
GreenWarming Up The machine is warming up for printing.
 
GreenReady The...

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Note
When the power switch is off or the machine is in sleep mode, the LED is off. 
  
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 you see the same service call 
indication after turning the machine back on, please call your 
Brother dealer.
 
RedCover open The front cover or back cover is open. Close the cover. 
Toner life end Replace the toner...

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Acceptable paper and 
other media
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Recommended paper2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
the following paper.
Print quality may vary according to the type of 
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of media: 
plain paper, labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the steps below:
„Use paper made for plain paper copying. 
„Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
2.
„Use labels which are designed for use in 
laser printers.
„Avoid touching the printed surface of the 
paper...

Loading paper and documents
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The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows:2
Paper capacity of the paper trays2
1Folio size is 8 in. × 13 in.
Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are 
suitable for this machine.
Tray and optional unitName
Standard paper tray Tray 1
Optional lower tray Tray 2
Multi-purpose tray MP tray
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets
Paper Tray
(Tray #1)A4, Letter, Legal, 
Executive, A5, A6, B5 , 
B6 and Folio
1...

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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:
„Your supplier...