Brother DCP 9045CDN User Manual

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LAN connectionA
CAUTION 
DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
 
Radio interferenceA
This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. When connecting the 
machine to a computer, ensure that you use the following interface cables.
A USB cable which must not exceed 2.0 metres in length.
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419A
 
This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of 
the equipment, you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point, and not place 
it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the environment for all. 
(European Union only)
EU Directive 2006/66/EC - Removing or Replacing the BatteryA
This product incorporates a battery that is designed to last for the lifetime of the product. It is not 
to be replaced by the user. It should be removed as part of the machine recycling process at the 
end of life and appropriate precautions taken by the recycler.
 
						

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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 socket before cleaning inside of the machine. DO NOT use 
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp 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 casing 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 adequate 
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.
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 DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block printed pages.
12 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
13 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorised 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. Incorrect 
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 casing has been damaged.
„If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
14 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection 
device (Surge Protector).
 
						

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15 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 
electrical shock).
Legal limitations for copyingA
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit 
fraud. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete list. We suggest you 
check with relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document.
The following are examples of documents which should not be copied:
„Money
„Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
„Certificates of Deposit
„Armed Forces Service or Draft papers
„Passports
„Postage Stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
„Immigration Papers
„Welfare documents
„Cheques or Drafts drawn by Governmental Agencies
„Identification Documents, badges or insignias
„Licences and Certificates of Title to motor vehicles
Copyrighted works cannot be copied. Sections of a copyrighted work can be copied 
for ‘fair dealing’. Multiple copies would indicate improper use.
Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
 
						

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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.
PostScript is a registered trademark and PostScript 3 is a trademark 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.
PictBridge is a trademark.
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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Optional paper trayB
Order Number: LT-100CL
An optional lower tray can be installed, and it 
can hold up to 500 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m
2) 
paper.
When an optional tray is installed, the 
machine can hold up to 800 sheets of plain 
paper.
 
Installing the optional paper 
trayB
WARNING 
This machine is heavy. To prevent injuries 
use at least two people to lift the machine. 
Be careful not to pinch your fingers when 
you set the machine down.
 
aTurn off the power switch. Unplug the 
interface cable, and then the power cord 
from the AC electrical socket.
 
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bUsing two people, lift the machine 
carefully and place it onto the optional 
lower tray unit, so that the alignment 
pins of the lower tray unit are inserted 
into the guide holes on the bottom of the 
machine as shown.
 
cPull the standard paper tray completely 
out of the machine and take the paper 
out of the paper tray.
 
dUsing the screwdriver (1), take out the 
two screws as shown and save them 
(you will need them for step f), and 
then remove the paper tray front (2) from 
the standard paper tray.
 
eFollow the steps below to exchange the 
paper tray front of the standard paper 
tray to the new one (1).
1Carefully lift up and hold the metal 
plate inside the paper tray (2).
2While the metal plate is raised, lift 
the new paper tray front (1) to the 
front of the paper tray. Make sure 
that the blue paper indicator lever 
(3) passes through the hole (4).
3Once the paper tray front is 
correctly fitted, let go of the metal 
plate. The blue lever should sit 
underneath the metal plate.
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fFix the new paper tray front to the 
standard paper tray by putting the two 
screws back in (taken out in d). Then 
put the paper back in the paper tray and 
put the paper tray firmly back into the 
machine.
 
gPlug the machine’s power cord back into 
the AC electrical socket first, and 
reconnect all cables. Turn on the 
machine’s power switch.
hTo set the paper size for the lower tray, 
press Menu, 1, 2, 3. Press a or b to 
choose A4, Letter, Legal, 
Executive, A5, B5, B6 or Folio. 
Press OK, and then press Stop/Exit.
iFor Windows® users:
Go to Start > Control Panel > Printers 
and Faxes. Right-click on your printer 
icon and choose Properties. Choose 
the Accessories tab and click Auto 
Detect. When the optional lower tray 
and paper size have been detected click 
Apply.
 
Note
The Auto Detect function is not available 
under the following machine conditions: 
• The machine’s power switch is off.
• The machine is in an error state.
• The machine is in a network shared 
environment.
• The cable is not connected to the 
machine correctly.
If this situation occurs, you can manually 
add the options you have installed. In 
Available Options select the option you 
have installed, click Add, and then click 
Apply.
 
For Macintosh® users:
The printer driver is already configured for 
use with the lower paper tray. No additional 
steps are required.
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Memory boardB
This machine has 128 MB of standard 
memory and one slot for optional memory 
expansion. You can expand the memory up 
to 640 MB by installing 144 pin small outline 
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: 31.75 mm
Dram Type: SDRAM 2 Bank
For purchasing information and part numbers 
visit the Buffalo Technology website:
http://www.buffalo-technology.com/
Note
• There might be some SO-DIMMs that will 
not work with the machine.
• For more information, call your Brother 
dealer.
 
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 electrical socket.
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.
 
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).
 
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fPut the DIMM covers (2 and 1) back on. 
gPlug the machine’s power cord back into 
the electrical socket first, and then 
connect the interface cable. 
hTurn on the machine’s power switch.
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TroubleshootingC
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the 
troubleshooting tips.
Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother 
Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. 
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
.
Solutions to common problemsC
If you think there is a problem, make a copy first. If the copy looks good, the problem is probably 
not your machine. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can solve most 
problems by yourself.
Troubleshooting and routine 
maintenance
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Menu access difficulties
DifficultiesSuggestions
Key  Operations  do  not  work. Check that the control panel is fitted correctly on the machine. Reinstall the control 
panel.
Copy quality difficulties
DifficultiesSuggestions
Vertical black lines appears in 
copies.Black vertical lines on copies are typically caused by dirt or correction fluid on the 
glass strip, or one of the corona wires for printing is dirty. (See Cleaning the 
scanner on page 96 and Cleaning the corona wires on page 102.)