Brother Hl2280dw Owners Manual

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Paper capacity of the paper trays2
1Legal or Folio size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada.
2Folio 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.
Use paper made for plain paper copying.
Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m
2).
Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%.
This machine can use recycled 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 designed for laser printers 
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...

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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.
 
Labels2
The machine will print on most types of labels 
designed for use with a laser machine. Labels 
should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based 
since this material is more stable at the high 
temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives 
should not come in contact with any part of 
the machine, because the label stock...

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How to load 
documents
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You can make copies and scan from the 
ADF* (Automatic Document Feeder) (*For 
DCP-7065DN) and the scanner glass.
Using the automatic 
document feeder (ADF)
(For DCP-7065DN)3
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 
20 lb (80 g/m
2) paper and always fan the 
pages before putting them in the ADF.
Document Sizes Supported3
How to load documents3
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT leave thick documents on the 
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF...

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dAdjust the paper guides (1) to fit the 
width of your document.
 
IMPORTANT
• To avoid damaging your machine while 
using the ADF, DO NOT pull on the 
document while it is feeding.
• To scan non-standard documents, see 
Using the scanner glass on page 22.
 
Using the scanner glass3
You can use the scanner glass to copy or 
scan pages of a book one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported3
How to load documents3
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must 
be empty.
 
aLift the document...

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cClose the document cover.
IMPORTANT
If the document is a book or is thick, do not 
slam or press on the cover.
  

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How to copy4
The following steps show the basic copy 
operation. For details about each option, see 
the Advanced Users Guide on the CD-ROM.
 
aDo one of the following to load your 
document:
(For DCP-7065DN) Place the 
document face up in the ADF. (See 
Using the automatic document 
feeder (ADF) (For DCP-7065DN) 
on page 21.)
Load your document face down on 
the scanner glass. (See Using the 
scanner glass on page 22.)
bIf you want to make a single copy, press 
Start.
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Printing a document5
The machine can receive data from your 
computer and print it. To print from a 
computer, install the printer driver. (See 
Printing for Windows
® or Printing and Faxing 
for Macintosh in the Software Users Guide 
for details about the print settings.)
aInstall the Brother printer driver on the 
Installation CD-ROM. (See the Quick 
Setup Guide.)
bFrom your application, choose the Print 
command.
cChoose the name of your machine in the 
Print dialog box and click Properties....

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Scanning a document as PDF file using 
ControlCenter4 (Windows
®)6
(For Macintosh users) See Scanning in the Software Users Guide.
Note
The screens on your PC may vary depending on your model.
 
ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you quickly and easily access the applications you use 
most often. Using ControlCenter4 eliminates the need to manually launch specific applications. 
You can use ControlCenter4 on your computer.
aLoad your document. (See How to load documents on page 21.)...