Brother DCP-7025 User's Manual
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1. Install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the machine Close the front cover Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper If the LCD shows Change Drum Soon the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to buy a new one Even if the LCD shows Change Drum Soon you may be able to continue printing without having to replace the drum unit for a while However if there is a noticeable deterioration in the output print quality even before Change Drum Soon appears then the drum unit should be replaced You should clean the machine when you replace the drum unit See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 6 18 caution When removing the drum unit handle it carefully because it contains toner If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty immediately wipe or wash with cold water EG Note The drum unit is a consumable item and it is necessary to replace it periodically There are many factors that determine the drum life such as temperature humidity type of paper and how much toner you use for the number of pages per print job The estimated drum life is up to 12 000 pages The actual number of pages your drum will print may be significantly less than these estimates Because we have no control over the many factors that determine the actual drum life we cannot guarantee a minimum number of2. nla Number Options Reduce Contrast of Copies A O Copy keys Temporary settings Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying Enlarge Reduce Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending on the ratio you select Contrast Lets you select the copy quality for your type of document Number of Copies Use this key to make multiple copies Menu Mode Menu Lets you access the Menu to program ary Press to scroll through the menus and options Also you can use these keys to enter numbers Set Lets you store your settings in the machine eVienu J o ee e eleVe ee ee ee o o Introduction O Print Job Cancel Scan G Scan Lets you access Scan mode Start Lets you start making copies or start scanning Stop Exit Stops an operation or exits from the menu Print key Job Cancel You can cancel a print job and clear the print memory Liquid Crystal Display LCD Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine Chapter 1 Load document You can make copies and scan from the ADF automatic document feeder and from the scanner glass EG Note ADF is not available for DCP 7010L Using the automatic document feeder ADF DCP 7025 only The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individually Use standard 80 g m paper and always fan the pages before putting them in
3. o A4 Letter Executive AD A6 B5 B6 Sets the size of the paperin the paper tray Adjusts the volume level of the beeper 2 Sleep Time 0 99 Conserves power 2 3 05 Min 5 LCD Contrast Light Dark Adjusts the contrast of the 2 3 LCD 4 Ecology 1 Toner Save On Increases the life of the Off toner cartridge 6 User You can print a list of your 2 3 Settings settings 0 Local Language o TT ee EG Note The factory settings are shown in Bold 6 15 7 Depending on your country Allows you to change the LCD Language Selects the Copy resolution for your type of document vy UUUOM vy 000B0 v OOW v OWO vV BUUOUU Adjusts the contrast for copies Appendix 3 Printer 1 Emulation Auto Selects the emulation See DCP 7025 only HP LaserJet mode Software BR Script 3 User s l Guide 2 Print 1 Internal Prints a list of the ofthe Options Font machine s internal fonts or CD ROM current printer settings a 3 Reset Returns the PCL settings to Printer the original factory default settings 3 Machine 1 Serial No Lets you check the serial 6 25 Info number of your machine DCP 7010L only 2 Page Lets you check the number Counter of pages the machine has printed during its life 3 Drum Life You can check the percentage of drum life that remains available 4 Machine 1 Serial No Lets you check the serial 6 25 Info number of your machine DCP 7025 only
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5. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Paper Handling Difficulties The machine does not load paper If there is no paper load a new stack of paper into the paper tray If there is paper The LCD shows No Paper Fedor in the paper tray make sure it is straight If the paper is curled you should Paper Jam straighten it Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper turn the stack over and put it back into the paper tray Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray and then try again Check that the manual feed mode is not selected in the printer driver If the LCD shows Paper Jamand you still have a problem see Paper jams on page 6 4 The machine does not feed paper Reinsert the paper firmly load one sheet at a time Make sure that manual feed from the manual feed slot mode is selected in the printer driver How can I load envelopes You can load envelopes from the manual feed slot Your application software must be set up to print the envelope size you are using This is usually done in the Page Setup or Document Setup menu of your software You should refer to the manual provided with your software application What paper can I use You can use plain paper recycled paper envelopes transparencies and labels that are made for laser machines For information on paper you can use see About paper on page 1 6 How can I clear paper jams See Paper jams on page 6 4 Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are curled Low quality thin or thic
6. alcohol and soft lint free cloth Document Cover White Plastic Surface In the ADF unit clean the white plastic bar and the scanner glass strip under the film with isopropyl alcohol on a lint free cloth Bar Glass Strip Chapter 6 Cleaning the laser scanner window caution E Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the laser scanner window mM Do nottouch the laser scanner window with your fingers aD Before you clean the inside of the machine turn off the machine s power switch D Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly I WARNING Just after you have used the machine some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT When you open the front cover of the machine never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram below caution To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity do not touch the electrodes shown below O Gently clean the laser scanner window by wiping it with a clean soft dry lint free cloth Do not use isopropyl alcohol Laser Scanner Window 4 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine Close the front cover Turn on the machine s power switch Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the corona wire We recommend placing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a cloth or large disposa
7. black lines on the printed pages The drum unit s primary corona wire for printing may be dirty Clean your primary corona wire See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 Copy Quality Difficulties Vertical black streaks or black spots Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies Either the scanner or the appear in copies drum unit s primary corona wire for printing is dirty Clean them both See Cleaning the scanner glass on page 6 17 and Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 Printer Difficulties The machine does not print Please make sure e The machine is plugged in and the power switch is turned on OR e The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 OR e The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer See the Quick Setup Guide OR e Check to see if LCD is showing an error message See Error messages on page 6 1 OR e Machine is online Click Start and then Printer and Faxes Right click the Brother DCP 7010 or DCP 7025 Make sure that Use Printer Offline is unchecked The machine prints unexpectedly Turn off the machine s power switch and then on it again Check the primary or it prints garbage settings in your application software to make sure it is set up to work with your machine The machine prints first couple of Your computer is not recognizing the machine s i
8. do is follow the instructions as they guide you through the menu selections and programming options Menu table The Menu table that begins on page A 3 will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine s programs Once you become familiar with programming you can use the Menu table as a quick reference when you want to change your settings Menu Mode Access the menu Scroll through the current menu level Accept an option Go to the next menu level Exit the menu You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu When you enter the menu press A or 02 to scroll through the Main Menu Select AV amp Set 1 General Setup Select AV amp Set 2 CODY Select AV amp Set 3 Machine Info For DCP 7010L 3 machine Info For DCP 7025 4 Machine Info You can scroll more quickly through each menu level by pressing the arrow for the direction you want 4 or 1 Select an option by pressing Set when that option appears on the LCD The LCD will then show the next menu level Press 4 or to scroll to your next menu selection Press Set When you finish setting an option the LCD Shows Accepted Appendix Menu Set Select Set a Set cxoP Exy XD c Select to accept to exit 1 General Setup o nm I Thin Plain Thick Thicker Transparency Recycled Paper Sets the type of paper in the paper tray 7 E
9. gt EXE 91 Full Page DCP 7025 only EG Note DCP 7025 only Auto Is available only when loading from the ADF D Load your document Press Enlarge Reduce Press or to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you want Press Set OR You can select Custom 25 400 and press Set Press 4 or W to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25 to 400 Press Set Note Enlargement or reduction ratio can also be increased or decreased by holding down 4 or V 4 Press Start OR Press other temporary copy keys for more settings EG Note E Special Copy Options 2 in 1 P 2 in i 4 om PL orPoster 3 x 3 arenot available with Enlarge Reduce mM Pp means Portrait and L means Landscape Making copies Adjusting contrast You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid D Load your document Press Contrast COntCrasC v OOW a Press 4 to increase the contrast OR Press v to decrease the contrast Press Set Press Start OR Press other temporary copy keys for more settings Chapter 3 Changing the temporary copy settings Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy Press Menu Selections Options Options x x 97 97 Select amp Set Select amp Set Stack Sort Stack 3 5 DCP 7025 only Sort Page Layou
10. machine by holding it at the bottom Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner potentially starting a fire Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry lint free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible In case of an emergency you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power completely Do NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock Table of Contents 1 Introduction UNTEN end 1 1 NN 1 2 Control panel OVervieW rrrrrrvrrnrnnnnnvrvennnnnnnrernnnrnnnerrnennnnnensresnnnnnnnesrernnnnnnnneneenn 1 3 LO AGOGO IMO REE EE 1 4 Using the automatic document feeder ADF DCP 7025 only 06 1 4 GET gle me Scanner olds reste sie ea EE E E 1 5 PROOU AD Sle EE EE 1 6 Recommended Papel EE EE aiee AEE 1 6 Choosing acceptable paper rrrnrnrrrvrrrnrnnrrrvrnnrnnnrrervennnnnnnerrernennnsnsernnnnnnnsnnne 1 6 ROW TOAT DADE EN EE 1 8 Getting started Fade LEST EE EEE EE NE 2 1 BANENE 2 1 NEPPE En 2 1 Setting the Beeper Volume rrrannrrnrannvrnnnnnvnnnnrrnnannnnnnnnennnnsnennansnnnnnnsnnnnene 2 2 TINE 2 2 SET GI EE EEE 2 3 Seting the AG DO Olas i iarriric E a ENN 2 3 Printing
11. number of pages per print job Index A ADF automatic document feeder 1 4 ADF COV en 6 3 C Cleaning corona Wire urrnnenennennnnvnnnnenennnnennnuenner 6 19 CAA EG ae 6 12 laser scanner WINdOW rarnnnnnnnnnnnnnene 6 18 scanner glass seswaveseccccosecdtsncvaiessnceeucees 6 17 Consumable items cccceeeecececeeeeeees S 5 Control panel OVErvieW cccceceeeeee sees 1 3 Copy COMMAS en 3 3 default settings SN S ee a ee ee te 3 8 UG eE E 3 7 Enlarge Reduce Key rrrnrnnnnrnnnnnvrnnnrr 3 2 Number of Copies Key rrrrrrnnnrnnnnnnnrn 3 1 Options KOY wcccs ciecedseteisancteceerecdceenastetaes 3 4 Page Layout rrrnernnrrrnnvrrnnrrnnrernnnn 3 5 3 7 SINGIC COPY venderne 3 1 SOM Leje 3 5 temporary settings cceeeeeeeeeeeee 3 2 D Drum Unit Cleaning cceecceeeceeceeeeeseeeeeaees 6 12 6 19 replacing svada 6 23 E Error messages on LCD rrrrnanrrnvnrrnnnnr 6 1 No Paper Fed rrnrnnrrnnrnnrvnnnarnnnrnnrnannnr 6 2 Out of Memory rrrnrnnnrovvnnnnnvrnnnner 3 8 6 2 Unable to Init eee cece ee eeeee sees 6 2 Unable to Print aranannnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnen 6 2 Unable to Scan runnnnnnnnnnnnnnnenennnnnnnene 6 2 G Gray Scale eee eee S 3 J Jams 0 016 Og ge EE EE 6 3 DET peker 6 3 M Maintenance routine rurrrrnnrnnvnnrnvnvnenr 6 16 Menu table esnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn A 1 A 3 P PT Serene nets ee ann eee ener 1 6 S 2 7
12. scanner window and the primary corona wire on the drum unit See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 6 18 and Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 If the print quality has not improved install a new drum unit Install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the toner cartridge TN 2000 on page 6 20 Make sure that you use paper that meets the recommended specifications ABCDEFGH See About paper on page 1 6 abcdefghijk Check the machine s environment high temperatures and high humidity can ey increase the amount of background shading See Choosing a location on page 1 2 Install a new toner cartridge See Replacing the toner cartridge TN 2000 on page 6 20 Clean the primary corona wire on the drum unit See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 If the print quality has not improved install a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Make sure you use paper that meets our specifications Rough surfaced paper or thick print media may cause this problem See About paper on page 1 6 Gray background Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver or in the machine s Paper Type menu setting See Basic tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM and Setting the Paper Type on page 2 1 in this User s Guide Install a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specificati
13. the ADF Q Improper Setup HM DO NOT use paper that is curled wrinkled folded ripped stapled paper clipped pasted or taped MH DO NOT use cardboard newspaper or fabric HM Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry HM Documents to be scanned must be from 147 3 to 215 9 mm wide and 147 3 to 356 mm long D Fan the pages well Make sure you put the documents face up top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your documents amp Unfold the ADF document output support flap caution E DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding E Thick documents left on the scanner glass may cause the ADF to jam Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time Documents can be up to 215 9 mm wide and 297 mm long EG Note DCP 7025 only To use the scanner glass the ADF must be empty Lift the document cover Using the document guidelines on the left centre the document face down on the scanner glass Place documents face down on the scanner glass Introduction Close the document cover caution If the document is a book or is thick do not slam the cover or press on it Chapter 1 About paper Recommended Paper To get the best print quality we suggest using the following paper Plain paper Xerox Premier 80
14. the User Settings List ccccccsseceecseseeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeesaeeeeeeseaneeeesens 2 3 Making copies Using the machine as a copier rrranvnnrrnnrvrrrnnnerrrnerennerernnnerenvrnerennneennnereennneseennn 3 1 Making a single COPY arrerrrnrrennnnrrrnnnrerrrnnrennrnerennerernrnereennnerennnernnnereennnenennnn 3 1 Making multiple copies rerenvrnrrrnnnnvrrnnnvenvnnnennrnnnennnnnnerannnnnnnnnnennnnnernnnnrnrnnune 3 1 DIOP COPYING cassera eaaa araa aara EROE EE Eai E GERE 3 1 Using the Temporary Copy Keys ccccccccsesseeeeseseeecesueeeeseaeeeeeeseauseeeaseseeessanees 3 2 Enlarging or reducing the image copied rrrrnnnvnnnnvrnnnvvnnnrnanernvnnennnernvnnennnnen 3 2 Adjusting COMMAS EE ange amsewaateeancnes 3 3 Changing the temporary copy Settings cc csececeseseeceeceeseeeeseaeeeeeesageeees 3 4 Changing the default copy SettiNgS cccccssseececeseeeececsueeeeeceeneeeeseaeseeeesaseeees 3 7 OE 3 7 AAUSTNG COMMAST esenee a i 3 8 Out of Memory message rrrrnrnrnnnnnnnnnrnrnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnrssrnnrnnnnnrsnennnnnsnsnennnrnnnsnssnnnnnnnn 3 8 Software Features 4 1 Important information IEC 60825 1 Specification ranrrrnrnnnrnvrnannnrrnnrnnnvrvvnnnrrvrnnnnnrrnnnannrennnnnnnernnnnn 5 1 DENE OGVICE cesna ea cnncasanetaonaeabonee te aceusec E 5 1 Radio interference 220 240V Model Only cccceceeseeeeeeeeaeeneeeeeeesaneaees 5 2 ImpoOrmant salety INSIUCIONS wicuicanctminia
15. 0 transparencies Manual Feed Slot mM Paper type Plain paper Recycled paper Transparencies Envelopes Bond paper or Labels E Paper size Width Length 69 9 215 9 mm 116 406 4 mm E Paper Weight 60 161 g m E Maximum paper tray capacity One sheet at a time Paper Output Up to 100 sheets of A4 size plain paper Face down print delivery to the output paper tray Note E For transparency or label we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging E For more details see About paper on page 1 6 Copy Color Monochrome Document Size Multiple Copies Enlarge Reduce Resolution Scanner Colour Monochrome TWAIN Compliant WIA Compliant Colour Depth Resolution Document Size Scanning Width Gray Scale EG Note Monochrome ADF Width 147 3 mm to 215 9 mm For DCP 7025 only ADF Height 147 3 mm to 356 mm For DCP 7025 only Scanner Glass Width Max 215 9 mm Scanner Glass Height Max 297 mm Stacks up to 99 pages Sorts up to 99 pages DCP 7025 only 25 to 400 in increments of 1 600 x 300 dpi Colour Monochrome Yes Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 Professional XP Windows NT Workstation Version 4 0 Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X 10 2 4 or greater Yes Windows XP 24 bit colour Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi interpolated Up to 600 x 2400 dpi optical Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning with Windows XP resolutio
16. 2 Page Lets you check the number Counter of pages the machine has printed during its life 3 Drum Life You can check the percentage of drum life that remains available Note The factory settings are shown in Bold Specifications Product description General Memory Capacity Automatic Document Feeder ADF DCP 7025 only Paper Tray Printer Type Print Method LCD Liquid Crystal Display Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions Weight Noise 16 MB DCP 7010L 32 MB DCP 7025 Up to 35 pages 250 Sheets 80 g m Laser Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning 16 characters x 2 lines 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Copying Average 460 W Sleep Average 10 W Standby Average 75 W DCP 7010L GE 253 mm 432 mm 395 mm Without Drum Toner Unit 8 3 kg DCP 7010L 9 45 kg DCP 7025 Operating 53 dB A or less Standby 30 dB A or less DCP 7025 294 mm 395 mm Temperature Operating Storage Humidity Operating Storage Print media Paper Input Paper Tray Specifications 10 32 5 C 0 40 C 20 to 80 without condensation 10 to 90 without condensation E Paper type Plain paper Recycled paper or Transparencies E Paper size A4 Letter Executive A5 A6 B5 and B6 E Paper Weight 60 105 g m E Maximum paper tray capacity Up to 250 sheets of 80 g m plain paper or up to 1
17. A E E EE 2 1 size of document rrarnnnnnnnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnnnn 1 4 UO gt T E E E eeeeacceutee acc 2 1 Print difficulties rrrarrnnrrrrnrrnnrrvanrrnrnvvanrnnnnnnn 6 8 GIN ORS sesa a S 4 paper JAMS rrrrenrnnrrvverrnnnrvuvernnnnnenennnseee 6 4 printable area are 3 1 quality improving rrrrnrrnnnrvnnernnnnnn 6 11 EN ee S 4 specifications rrrnnrvrnnnrrvvnnnvrvvnnnvnnnnn S 4 Programming your machine 00 A 1 menu table rrrnnnnrnrnvnvvrvvennnnnenenene A 1 A 3 Q Quality CODY EE 3 5 TEMG seee 6 11 R Resolution CODY TE S 3 Seere eee S S 4 SOO EE NN S 3 S Safety instructions rrranrrranrrvanrrnrnre iii 5 2 Scanner glass using ceceeseeseeeeeees 1 5 Shipping the machine rrrnnnvnnnnrnnnnnnrr 6 15 Sleep HIME Sr 2 3 T Temporary copy settings rrrrnrrnrnnrrnnnr 3 2 Toner cartridge replacing r renevvrnrannvnnnevnnnnreranennnnnnunene 6 20 TO AL 2 2 Troubleshooting rrrrrnrnererrnnervrenrnnerrnens 6 1 document jam oenonnenonvnnrrvnnvvnnuvrnnenennen 6 3 error messages on LCD nesses 6 1 if you are having difficulty with COPY quality merrnnnrvnnnnrrvnnnnvrnnnarnnnnne 6 8 paper handling rrrrnnernnnernnnvrnnnnen 6 10 print quality rerrornnrrrnrnnrornrnrrnnnnnr 6 10 e dlal ale TE 6 8 SCANNING seirian 6 9 paper Ne 6 4 U User Settings sanden 2 3 V Volume beeper rrrrrrnnnnnernnnnnnnnnvnnnnnnnn 2 2
18. GH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Wrinkles or creases Recommendation Check the paper type and quality High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl If you don t use the machine very often the paper may have been in the paper tray too long Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray Also fan the paper stack and then rotate the paper 180 in the paper tray Make sure that paper is loaded properly Check the paper type and quality See About paper on page 1 6 Turn over the stack of paper in the tray or rotate the paper 180 in the input tray How to change the LCD language You can change the LCD language D Press Menu and 4 or to select 1 General Setup Press Set Press or to select 0 Local Language Press Set Press 4 or to select your language Press Set 4 Press Stop Exit Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Packing and shipping the machine When you transport the machine use the packing materials that came with your machine If you do not pack the machine properly you could void your warranty D Turn off the machine s power switch Unplug the machine from the electrical socket Unplug the cable from the machine Open the front cover G Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit 6 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal th
19. Ifthe Out of Memory message appears when you are scanning the first page of your document press Stop Exit and wait until the other operations in process finish and then try again If you were scanning subsequent pages press Stop Exit to cancel or Start to copy the scanned pages For DCP 7010L Ifthe Out of Memory message appears press Stop Exit and wait until the other operations in process finish and then try again Software Features The User s Guide on the CD ROM includes the Software User s Guide for features available when connected to a computer for example Printing and Scanning The availability of the features listed below varies by model M Using the machine as a Printer See Chapter 1 in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM E How to Scan See Chapter 2 in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM E Using ControlCenter2 0 See Chapter 3 in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM IEC 60825 1 Specification This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 1 specifications The label shown below is attached in countries where required CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances Laser Diode Wave length 770 810 nm Output 5 mW max Laser Class Class 3B WARNING Use of controls a
20. M Pp means Portrait and L means Landscape D Load your document D Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number you want appears up to 99 D Press Options and 4 or Y to select Page Layout Press Set 4 Press 4 or W toselect2 in 1 P 2 in I by in 1 P 0r 4 in I L Press Set G Press Start to scan the document Chapter 3 If you are using the scanner glass Place document face down on the scanner glass in the direction shown below After the machine scans the page the LCD shows 2 in 1 P Next Page i lt Ki A Yes Y No a 2 in 1 L Press 4 to scan the next page ima 14 5 je S D Put the next document on the scanner 2 glass 4 in 1 P aS Then Press Set 1 2 vert Va TT 3 4 Press Set Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each page of 4 in 1 L the layout T z 4 x After all the pages of the document have been scanned press V to end Place document face up in the ADF in the direction shown below DCP 7025 only 2 in 1 P Il 2in 1 L J 2 gt 4 in 1 P Aline ia 4 in 1 L 3 21010 bol S Making a poster Page Layout You can create a poster When you use the Poster feature your machine divi
21. See About paperon page 1 6 If you use label sheets for laser printers the glue from the sheets may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface Clean the drum unit See Cleaning the drum unit on page 6 12 Do not use paper that has clips or staples because they will scratch the surface of the drum If the unpacked drum unit is in direct sunlight or room light the unit may be damaged The drum unit may be damaged Put in a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can cause the problem See About paper on page 1 6 Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver or in the machine s Paper Type menu setting See Basic tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM and Setting the Paper Type on page 2 1 in this User s Guide The problem may disappear by itself Try printing multiple pages to clear this problem especially if the machine has not been used for a long time You may clear the problem by wiping the laser scanner window with a soft cloth See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 6 18 The drum unit may be damaged Put in a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Clean the inside of the machine and the primary corona wire in the drum unit See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 You may clear the problem by wiping the las
22. USER S GUIDE DCP 7010L DCP 7025 If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference Model Number DCP 7010L and DCP 7025 Circle your model number Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase The serial number can be displayed on the LCD screen Menu 3 1 for DCP 7010L and Menu 4 1 for DCP 7025 Retain your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase in the event of theft fire or warranty service Register your product on line at http www brother com registration By registering your product with Brother you will be recorded as the original owner of the product Your registration with Brother E may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt and E may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product is on line at http Awww brother com registration 2007 Brother Industries Ltd Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd this manual has been compiled and published covering the latest product descriptions and specifications The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained here
23. achine Chapter 6 4 Pull the tab toward you to open the rear chute cover S Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit If the jammed paper cannot be pulled out easily push down the blue tab with one hand as you gently pull the paper out with other hand D Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine Close the front cover Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed inside the drum unit 4 Put the toner cartridge back into the and toner cartridge assembly drum unit until you hear it lock into place If you put it in properly the lock lever will D Open the front cover lift automatically KN a O Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine D Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Hold down the lock lever on the left and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit Take out the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit Chapter 6 If you are having difficulty with your machine If you think there is a problem with your machine check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips Visit us at http solutions brother com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing Difficulties Poor print quality See Improving the print quality on page 6 11 Vertical black lines Sometimes you may see vertical streaks
24. alk on the cord Pp Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block printing Do not place anything in the path of printing B Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up 1A Unplug this product from the power socket and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions e 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 15 To protect your product against power surges we recommend the use of a power protection device Surge Protector 16 To reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to people note the following e Do not use this product near appliances that use water a swimming pool or in a wet basement e Use only the power cord supplied with this machine Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd Brother is a registered tradema
25. ble paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner D Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly B Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left several times Return the blue tab and snap it into the Home position V caution If you do not return the blue tab to the Home position W your printed pages may have vertical black stripes on them 4 Reinstall the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the machine Close the front cover Chapter 6 Replacing the toner cartridge How to replace the toner TN 2000 cartridge The toner cartridge can print up to 2 500 pages When the toner cartridge is running f r WARNING Just after you use the machine some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT Never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration low the LCD shows Toner Low The machine is supplied with a starter toner cartridge that must be replaced after approximately 1 500 pages Actual page count will vary depending on your average type of document i e standard letter detailed graphics EG Note It is a good idea to keep a new toner cartridge ready for use when you see the Toner Low warning D Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Discard the used toner ca
26. ce cable that is no longer than 2 0 m Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements Computer Platform amp Operating System Processor Recommended Available Hard Disk Space RAM for Drivers for Applications Windows Operating 98 98SE Pentium Il or 32 MB 64 MB 90 MB 130 MB System equivalent Version Minimum Speed NT Workstation 4 0 64 MB 128 MB 2000 Professional 128 MB 256 MB 150 MB 220 MB Apple Macintosh Mac OS 9 1 9 2 All base 64 MB 80 MB 200 MB Operating System Printing and models meet Scanning Only minimum Requi t Mac OS X 10 2 4 or 128 MB 160 MB greater NOTE All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies For the latest drivers go to the Brother Solutions Center at http solutions brother com 1 Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning with Windows XP Resolutions up to 9600 x 9600 dpi can be selected using the Brother Utility 2 Dedicated Scan key supported in Mac OS X 10 2 4 or greater Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life Starter Up to 1 500 pages Standard TN 2000 Up to 2 500 pages when printing letter or A4 size paper at 5 print coverage EG Note Toner life expectancy will vary depending upon the type of average print job Drum Unit Life Expectancy Up to 12 000 pages DR 2000 Note There are many factors that determine the drum life such as temperature humidity type of paper toner you use and
27. des your document into sections then enlarges the sections so you can assemble them into a poster If you want to print a poster use the scanner glass EG Note m Please make sure paper size is set to A4 or SLET m For Poster copies you cannot make more than one copy or use the Enlarge Reduce feature DD Load your document D Press Options and 4 or W to select Page Layout Press Set Press 4 or Y to select POSES Oo X oj Press Set o Press Start to scan the document Poster 3x3 Making copies Changing the default copy settings You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them as default These settings will remain until you change them again Quality D Press Menu and 4 or Y to select ZECODY Press Set Press 4 or Y to select 1 Quality CODY 1 Quality Press Set D Press 4 or W to select Auto Text or Photo Press Set E Press Stop Exit Chapter 3 Adjusting contrast You can change the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid D Press Menu and 4 or Y to select 200006 Press Set Press or to select 2 contrast DEG oss su Press Set E Press 4 to increase the contrast OR Press W to decrease the contrast Press Set C Press Stop Exit Out of Memory message If the memory becomes full while you are making copies the LCD message will guide you through the next step For DCP 7025
28. djustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure Important information Disconnect device This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible In case of emergency you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power completely Wiring information Important If you need to replace the plug fuse fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse Always replace the fuse cover Never use a plug that does not have a cover Warning This printer must be earthed The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code Green and Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live If in any doubt call a qualified electrician Radio interference 220 240V Model Only This product complies with EN55022 CISPR Publication 22 Class B Before this product is used ensure that you use the following interface cables D A shielded parallel interface cable with twisted pair conductors and that is marked IEEE 1284 compliant The cable must not exceed 2 0 meters in length D A USB cable The cable must not exceed 2 0 meters in length Important information Important safety instructions D Read all of these instructions D Save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 4 Unplug
29. e bag Close the front cover Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material Chapter 6 Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge Routine maintenance assembly AC power cord and printed materials in the original carton as shown ON caution The drum unit contains toner so handle it carefully If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water Cleaning the outside of the machine caution m Use neutral detergents Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the machine m Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia E Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel It may crack the panel Close the carton and tape it shut D Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine 2 Wipe the outside of the machine with a soft cloth to remove dust Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray o Wipe the inside and the outside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust Re load the paper and put the paper tray in the machine Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner glass Turn off the machine s power switch and lift the document cover Clean the scanner glass and the white plastic surface underneath the document cover with isopropyl
30. e copy a Load your document Press Start Making copies Making multiple copies Load your document D Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number of copies you want appears up to 99 OR Press Number of Copies and then press or hold 4 or W to increase or decrease the number of copies GY Note DCP 7025 only To sort the copies press Options and 4 or W to select Stack Sort See Sorting copies using the ADF DCP 7025 only on page 3 5 Press Start Stop copying To stop copying press Stop Exit Chapter 3 Using the Temporary Copy keys When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy use the Temporary Copy keys You can use different combinations Enlarge Number Options Reduce Contrast of Copies 0000 Temporary Copy keys EG Note E The machine returns to its default settings 60 seconds after it finishes copying mM You can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them as default See Changing the default copy settings on page 3 7 Enlarging or reducing the image copied You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper Custom 25 400 allows you to enter a ratio from 25 to 400 Enlarge 141 A5 gt A4 P Castcom 25 2002 70 A4 gt A5 78 LGL gt LTR 83 LGL gt A4 85 LTR
31. ears Run the Repair MFL Pro Suite program on the CD ROM This program will repair and reinstall the software Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the same Try to reduce the print resolution See Advanced tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM If you are using Windows 98 98SE Me select Printer Settings from the Start menu Select the properties of the Brother DCP 7010 or DCP 7025 Click Spool Setting on the Details tab Select RAW from Spool Data Format 1 Make sure the machine is on plugged into the electrical socket and the power switch turned on and that it is connected directly to the computer using the IEEE 1284 bi directional parallel cable The cable must not go through another peripheral device such as a Zip Drive External CD ROM Drive or Switch box Make sure the machine is not displaying an error message on the LCD Display Make sure no other device drivers which also communicate through the parallel port are running automatically when you boot up the computer Such as drivers for Zip Drives External CD ROM Drive etc Suggested areas to check Load Run command lines in the win ini file or the Setup Group Check with your computer manufacturer to confirm that the computer s parallel port settings in the BIOS are set to support a bi directional machine i e Parallel Port Mode ECP Chapter 6
32. ensor Turn off the machine and then on again does not move to the home position Toner Life End The toner cartridge and drum unit Re install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly assembly are not installed or it is not OR Mee pepen Replace the toner cartridge with a new one OR See Replacing the toner cartridge TN 2000 on page Toner is used up and printing is not 6 20 possible Toner Low The toner cartridge is near the end of its Order a new toner cartridge now life and will soon need replacing Unable to Init The machine has a mechanical Turn off the machine s power switch and then on Initialize problem again If the error message continues leave the machine for several minutes and then try to print copy or scan again Unable to Print Unable to Scan Document jams DCP 7025 only If the document is jammed follow the steps below Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit D Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed Open the ADF cover Pull the jammed document out to the left E Close the ADF cover Press Stop Exit Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Document is jammed inside the ADF unit D Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed D Lift the document cover amp Pull the jammed document out to the right 4 Close the document cover 5 Press Stop Exit OR D Pull the jammed document out to the
33. er scanner window with a soft cloth See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 6 18 The drum unit may be damaged Put in a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Clean the primary corona wire of the drum unit See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 Make sure the primary corona wire is at the home position A The drum unit may be damaged Install a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 The toner cartridge may be damaged Put in a new toner cartridge See Replacing the toner cartridge TN 2000 on page 6 20 Make sure that a torn piece of paper is not inside the machine covering the laser scanner window You may clear the problem by wiping the laser scanner window with a soft cloth See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 6 18 The toner cartridge may be damaged Put in a new toner cartridge See Replacing the toner cartridge TN 2000 on page 6 20 Make sure the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack Set the paper guides correctly If you are using the manual feed slot see To load paper or other media in the manual feed slot on page 1 9 The paper tray may be too full Check the paper type and quality See About paper on page 1 6 Chapter 6 Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk abcde 01234 Curl or wave ABCDEF
34. eseeeeeeeeseeeeeeees 6 23 Machine NATO 00 AOU RE NE EE EE 6 25 Checking the Serial Number rranurnnnnrnnnnrnvnnrnvnnnnnnnennnnsrnnnsrnvnnrnvnnenvnnennnneenn 6 25 Checking the Page Counters rrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnarnnnernvnsrnvnnenvnnsrnunernunsrnnnr 6 25 Checking the DUM LE Lausanne E Ei 6 25 A Appendix On Screen POT SANMING avvsse msme nae rarae ker iEn A 1 Menu lable VE A 1 Menu MOOC NN A 1 S Specifications Product COS CMD IRON es eE EEE E EE S 1 GENT S 1 54 01008 401 10 fc EEE ENE S 2 KN APE EEA ence datta cc EAE E EE E EEE E ol S 3 ONS NEEE REEE NE E EEE ES S 3 PI E EE EE EE 5 4 MEA GE EEE 5 4 Computer requirements ccccccecccesecccsecceeececucecsaceeeeceeseeeeseseeneeeeeeeeeseeeseneeeas 5 5 CEN 5 5 Index l 1 Introduction Using this Guide Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to important warnings notes and actions Special fonts identify keys you should press messages that appear on the LCD and important points or related topics Bold Italics Courier 3 o obee Note Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine s control panel Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic Courier type face identifies the messages on the LCD of the machine Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock Hot Surface icons warn y
35. g m Xerox Business 80 g m M real DATACOPY 80 g m IGEPA X Press 80 g m Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme Avery laser label L7163 m Use paper that is made for plain paper copying E Use paper that is 75 to 90 g m m Use neutral paper Do not use acidic or alkaline paper m Use long grain paper m Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5 Choosing acceptable paper We recommend that you test paper especially special sizes and types of paper on the machine before purchasing large quantities For optimum printing use a recommended type of paper especially for plain paper and transparencies For more information on paper specifications call your nearest authorized sales representative or the place where you purchased your machine m Use labels or transparencies that are designed for use in laser printers E If you are using special paper and the machine has problems feeding from the paper tray try again using the manual feed slot mM You can use recycled paper in this machine Introduction caution Do not use the following types of paper or envelopes they may cause a paper jam and damage your machine Do not use e Inkjet paper e Coated paper such as vinyl coated paper e Pre prined or highly textured paper or paper with an embossed letterhead e Label sheets that have had any labels removed e Paper that has been previously printed on e Paper that cannot be arranged un
36. ial Number You can view the machine s serial number on the LCD Press Menu and or to select 3 Machine Info or 4 Machine Info Press Set Press or to select L Serial No Machine Info 1 Serial No Press Set O Press Stop Exit Checking the Page Counters You can view the machine s page counters for copies printer pages lists and a summary total D Press Menu and 4 or W to select 3 Machine Info or 4 Machine Info Press Set Press or to select 2 Page Counter Machine Info A Page Counter Press Set Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Press or MW to select Total List Print Of Copy Page Counter Total XXXXX Page Counter List XXXXX Page Counter Print XXXXX Page Counter Copy XXXXX E Press Stop Exit Checking the Drum Life You can view the machine s drum life on the LCD D Press Menu and 4 or W to select 3 Machine Info or 4 Machine Info Press Set Press or to select Drum Life Machine Info Sy Drum LaTe Press Set O Press Stop Exit Appendix On screen programming Your machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on screen programming User friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your machine has to offer Since your programming is done on the LCD we have created step by step on screen instructions to help you program your machine All you need to
37. ides of the paper stack m The side to be printed on must be face down To load paper or other media in the manual feed slot You can load envelopes and special print media one at atime into this slot Use the manual feed slot to print or copy on labels envelopes or thicker paper D Slide the paper guides to fit the paper size D Using both hands put the one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot until you feel the front edge of the paper touch the paper feed roller Let go of the paper when you feel the machine feed the paper in a short distance EG Note Introduction When you put paper in the manual feed slot please remember the following The side to be printed on must be face up Put the leading edge top of the paper in first and push it gently into the slot Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position on the manual feed slot If it is not the paper may not be fed properly resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam Do not put more than one sheet or envelope in the manual feed slot at a time or you may cause the machine to jam You can remove smaller sizes of printed paper from the output paper tray more easily if you lift the scanner cover using both hands as shown in the illustration You can still use the machine when the scanner cover is raised You can return the scanner cover to its home position by pushing it down with both hands Initial Setu
38. iformly when stacked e Paper that is made with a short grain e Damaged curled wrinkled or irregularly shaped paper 4 mm or longer 4 mm or longer Do not use e Envelopes that have a baggy construction e Envelopes that are embossed have raised writing on them e Envelopes that have clasps on them e Envelopes that are not sharply creased e Envelopes that are pre printed on the inside Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper tray A4 Letter Executive A5 A6 Plain paper Recycled paper up to 250 B5 and B6 80 g m Manual feed slot Width 69 9 215 9 mm Plain paper Recycled paper 1 Length 116 406 4 mm Bond paper Envelope Label and Transparency Chapter 1 How to load paper To load paper or other media in the paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine While pressing the paper guide release lever slide the adjusters to fit the paper size Check that the guides are firmly in the slots Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis feeds Put paper in the paper tray Maximum Paper Mark Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine and unfold the output paper tray support flap before you use the machine EG Note i When you put paper in the paper tray please remember the following E Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark and that the paper guides are touching the s
39. in and shall not be responsible for any damages including consequential caused by reliance on the materials presented including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 8561 Japan Plant Brother Technology ShenZhen Ltd NO6 Gold Garden Ind Nanling Buji Longgang Shenzhen China Herewith declare that Products description Laser Printer Product Name DCP 7010L Model Number DCP 7010 are in conformity with provisions of the Directives applied Harmonized standards applied Safety EN60950 1 2001 EMC EN55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class B EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN61000 3 2 2000 EN61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 Year in which CE marking was first affixed 2007 Issued by Brother Industries Ltd Date 10th January 2007 Place Nagoya Japan Signature T Harp Junji Shiota General Manager Quality Management Dept Printing amp Solutions Company Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC as amended by 93 68 EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 91 263 EEC and 92 31 EKC and 93 68 EEC Safety precautions We use the following icons throughout this User s Guide Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock A Hot Surface icons wa
40. k paper can cause this problem Make sure you select the Paper Type that suits the media type you use See About paper on page 1 6 Printed pages are smeared The Paper Type setting may be incorrect for the type of print media you are using OR The print media may be too thick or have a rough surface See About paper on page 1 6 and Basic tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM Printouts are too light If your machine is not connected to a computer turn off Toner Save mode in the machine s menu setting See Toner Save on page 2 2 Set Toner Save mode to off in the Advanced tab in the printer driver See Advanced tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM If the printout is a copy adjust the contrast See Adjusting contrast on page 3 8 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Improving the print quality This section provides information on the following topics Check the machine s environment Conditions such as humidity high temperatures and so on may cause this print fault See Choosing a location on page 1 2 If the whole page is too light Toner Save mode may be on Turn off Toner Save mode in the machine menu settings or in the printer driver See Toner Save on page 2 2 or Advanced tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM OR If your machine is not connected to a computer turn off Toner Save mode in the machine s menu setting See Toner Save on page 2 2 Clean the laser
41. m OPC and cause black or white spots to appear on printed documents Make a few copies of a blank white sheet of paper See Making multiple copies on page 3 1 1 Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly and then remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit 2 Position the print sample in front of the drum unit so you will know the exact position on the drum that is causing the poor print 3 Turn the black gear on the drum as you check the surface of the OPC drum Do not touch the OPC drum with your fingers OPC drum surface 4 When you find the substance on the drum surface that matches the print sample gently dab the surface of the OPC drum with a cotton swab that is lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol Do not use a scrubbing or wiping motion because this might damage the drum Do not try to clean the surface of the OPC drum with a sharp object such as a ball point pen because this might cause permanent damage to the drum unit If the print quality still has not improved you need to install a new drum See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Black toner marks across the page White lines across the page Black lines down the page Printed pages have toner stains down the page me ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk abcde 01234 DS abcdefghijk abcde Page skewed Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications
42. n up to 9600 x 9600 dpi can be selected by using the Brother scanner utility ADF Width 147 3 to 215 9 mm For DCP 7025 only ADF Height 147 3 to 356 mm For DCP 7025 only Scanner Glass Width Max 215 9 mm Scanner Glass Height Max 297 mm 215 9 mm 256 levels Mac OS X scanning is supported in Mac OS X 10 2 4 or greater Specifications Printer Emulation Brother Printing System for Windows PCL6 and BR Script PostScript Level 3 DCP 7025 only Printer Driver Support for Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 Professional XP Windows NT Workstation Version 4 0 Support for Mac OS 9 1 9 2 Mac OS X 10 2 4 or greater Resolution HQ1200 Max 2400 x 600 dots per inch dpi Print Quality Normal printing mode Economy printing mode save toner usage Print Speed up to 20 pages minute A4 size Based on Brother standard pattern Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper First Print Less than 10 seconds Interfaces Interface Recommended Cable Parallel A bi directional shielded parallel cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant and no longer than 2 0 m USB A USB 2 0 interface cable that is not longer than 2 0 m Cables are not included EG Note Your machine has a full speed USB 2 0 interface This interface is compatible with Hi Speed USB 2 0 however the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits s The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1 1 interface Please make sure you use a USB 2 0 interfa
43. nput buffer full signal Please pages correctly then some pages make sure you connect the machine cable correctly See the Quick Setup Guide have text missing The machine cannot print full pages Reduce the printing resolution See Advanced tab in the Software User s Guide of a document on the CD ROM Out of Memory message occurs Reduce the complexity of your document and try again Reduce the graphic quality or the number of font sizes within your application software My headers or footers appear when Your machine can print 62 lines per page The top two lines and bottom two lines view my document on the screen are a restricted area that will not accept print Adjust the top and bottom margins but do not appear when print in your document to allow for this them DIFFICULTY Troubleshooting and routine maintenance SUGGESTIONS Scanning Difficulties TWAIN errors appear while scanning Make sure the Brother TWAIN driver is selected as the primary source In PaperPort click Scan in the File menu and select the Brother TWAIN driver Software Difficulties Cannot install software or print Cannot perform 2 in 1 or 4 in 1 printing Cannot print when using Adobe Illustrator When using ATM fonts some characters are missing or some characters are printed in their place Unable to write to LPT1 or LPT1 already in use Error Message appears MFC is Busy Error Message app
44. olume You can change the beeper volume The default setting is Med When the beeper is on the machine will beep when you press a key or make a mistake D Press Menu and 4 or Y to select 1 General Setup Press Set D Press 4 or W to select 3 Beeper General Setup 3 Beeper Press Set Press or to select Low Med High or Off Press Set 4 Press Stop Exit Getting started Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature When you set Toner Save to On print appears lighter The default setting is Of D Press Menu and 4 or W to select 1 General Setup Press Set D Press a or v to select 4 Ecology General Setup 4 Ecology Press Set Press or to select l Toner Save Press Set C Press 4 or W to select on or Of Press Set 5 Press Stop Exit Chapter 2 Sleep Time Setting the Sleep Time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser inside the machine while it is idle You can choose how long the machine is idle from 00 to 99 minutes before it goes into sleep mode The timer is automatically reset when the machine receives PC data or makes a copy The factory setting is 05 minutes While the machine is in sleep mode you will see Sleep on the LCD If you try to print or copy in sleep mode there will be a short delay while the fuser warms up to its working temperature D Press Menu and 4 or Y to select 1 General Setup P
45. onditioner or heater Or change the location Then turn on the machine s power switch Chapter 6 ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION Machine too Hot The inside of the machine is too hot Listen to the machine to check that the cooling fan is spinning Make sure that the air vents are not covered up or blocked If the fan is spinning and air vents are clear you should let the machine cool down for several minutes before using it again If the fan is not spinning turn off the machine and then on again The toner cartridge is not installed Reinstall the toner cartridge properly The machine is out of paper or paper is Refill the paper in the paper tray and then press Start not properly loaded in the paper tray OR Remove the paper and load it again and then press Start Out of Memory The machine s memory is full Copy operation in process Press Stop Exit and wait until the other operations in process finish and then try again Printing operation in process Reduce print resolution See Advanced tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM Paper jam Inside The paper is jammed inside the See Paper jams on page 6 4 machine Paper Jam Rear The paper is jammed in the back of the See Paper jams on page 6 4 machine Paper Jam Tray The paper is jammed in the paper tray See Paper jams on page 6 4 of the machine Scanner Locked The scanner glass s s
46. ons Rough surfaced paper may cause the problem See About paperon page 1 6 Clean the primary corona wire and the drum unit See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 and Cleaning the drum unit on page 6 12 If the print quality has not improved install a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications See About paperon page 1 6 Choose Thick paper mode in the printer driver or in the machine s Paper Type menu setting or use thinner paper than you are currently using See Basic tab in the Software User s Guide on the CD ROM Check the machine s environment because conditions such as high humidity can cause hollow print See Choosing a location on page 1 2 Clean the primary corona wire on the drum unit See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 If the print quality has not improved install a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Hollow print Chapter 6 Clean the primary corona wire on the drum unit See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 All black White Spots on black text and graphics at 78 5 mm intervals Black Spots at 78 5 mm intervals If the print quality has not improved install a new drum unit See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Cleaning the drum unit Dust paper powder glue and so on may stick to the surface of the photosensitive dru
47. ou not to touch machine parts that are hot Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features Illustrations in this User s Guide are based on DCP 7025 Chapter 1 Choosing a location Place your machine on a flat stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks such as a desk Put the machine near a standard grounded electrical socket Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10 C and 32 5 C caution E Avoid placing your machine in a high traffic area E Donotplace your machine near heaters air conditioners water chemicals or refrigerators m Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust E Donotconnect your machine to an electrical socket controlled by wall switches or automatic timers E Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine s memory mM Donotconnect your machine to an electrical socket on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply M Avoid interference sources such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones Control panel overview on Dee wae Stack Coniesifl MONO uto
48. p Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality set the machine for the type of paper you are using PD Press Menu and 4 or to select 1 General Setup Press Set Press or to select 1 Paper Type General Setup 1 Paper Type Press Set Press or to select Plain Tin Thick Thicker Transparency Of Recycled Paper Press Set a Press Stop Exit EG Note m The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down onto the output paper tray in the front of the machine When you use transparencies or labels remove each sheet immediately to prevent smudging or paper jams E You can select Transparency in Step 3 if Letter or A4 paper size has been selected Getting started Setting the Paper Size You can use seven sizes of paper for printing copies Letter A4 A5 A6 B5 B6 and Executive When you change the size of paper you load in the paper tray you will need to change the setting for paper size at the same time so your machine can fit a reduced copy on the page EG Note If you selected Transparency as the paper type you will only be able to select Letter or A4 size paper in Step 3 D Press Menu and 4 or W to select 1 General Setup Press Set Press or to select 2 Paper Size General Setup 2 Paper Size Press Set Press or to select Letter A4 A5 A6 B5 B6 Of Executive Press Set 4 Press Stop Exit Setting the Beeper V
49. pages that will be printed by your drum Troubleshooting and routine maintenance WARNING Just after you have used the machine some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT So please be careful Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly caution To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity do not touch the electrodes shown below Chapter 6 D Hold down the lock lever on the left and Note pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations keeping it separate from domestic waste You can also check our ecology website www brothergreen co uk for recycling information Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit If you have questions call your local waste disposal office Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it Place the old drum unit into the plastic bag Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit If you put it in properly the lock lever will lift automatically 4 Install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the machine Press Options Replace Drum A Yes V No To confirm you are installing a new drum press a When the LCD shows accepted close the front cover Machine Information Checking the Ser
50. ress Set D Press a or v to select 4 Ecology General Setup 4 Ecology Press Set Press or to select 2 Sleep Time Ecology 2 Sleep Time Press Set C Use the 4 or Y to enter the length of time the machine is idle before it goes into sleep mode 00 to 99 Press Set O Press Stop Exit Note If you want to turn off sleep mode press Start and Options simultaneously in Step 3 Setting the LCD Contrast You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker Press Menu and 4 or W to select 1 General Setup Press Set Press 4 or W to select 5 LCD Contrast General Setup 5 LCD Contrast Press Set Press 4 or W to select Light or Dark Press Set 4 Press Stop Exit Printing the User Settings List You can print a list of your settings D Press Menu and 4 or W to select 1 General Setup Press Set D Press 4 or W to select 6 User Settings General Setup 6 User Settings Press Set Press Start Using the machine as a copier You can use your machine as a copier making up to 99 copies at a time The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 2 mm from both sides and 3 mm from the top or bottom of the paper 2mm Unprintable area 3mm EG Note The printable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size paper The printable area changes with the paper size Making a singl
51. right Press Stop Exit Chapter 6 Paper jams Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly The jammed paper To clear paper jams please follow the steps may be pulled out with the toner in this section cartridge and drum unit assembly or this may release the paper so you can ull it uo and out of the paper tra WARNING Seria pap After you have just used the machine some parts inside the machine are extremely hot When you open the front cover or back cover of the machine never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram Paper is jammed inside the machine Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine If you cannot remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly easily do not use extra force Instead lift the scanner cover and use both hands to carefully pull the jammed paper up and out of the output tray opening D Pull the jammed paper up and out of the paper tray opening caution To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity do not touch the electrodes shown in the following diagram Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed at back of the machine D Open the front cover D Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Close the front cover Put the paper tray in the m
52. rk of Brother Industries Ltd Multi Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U S and other countries Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc PaperPort and OmniPage OCR are registered trademarks of ScanSoft Inc Presto PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation 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 and the Software User s Guide are registered trademarks of their respective companies Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Troubleshooting Error messages As with any sophisticated office product errors may occur If this happens your machine identifies the problem and displays an error message The most common error messages are shown below You can correct most problems by yourself If you need more help the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips Visit us at http solutions brother com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE MESSAGE CAUSE FACTION The back cover is not EE Er a the back cover of the machine closed Change Drum Soon The drum unit is near the end of its life Use the drum unit until you have a print quality problem then replace
53. rn you not to touch machine parts that are hot Q Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects Q Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the machine 2 Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how 1 the current operation works with other features To use the machine safely Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine Before you clean the inside of the machine make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the electrical socket Do not handle the plug with wet hands Doing this might cause an electrical shock After you use the machine some internal parts are extremely HOT To prevent injuries be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustration WARNING The fuser unit is marked with a caution label Please do not remove or damage the label To prevent injuries be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or scanner cover To prevent injuries be careful not to put your fingers in the area shaded in the illustration When you move the machine grasp the side hand holds that are under the scanner DO NOT carry the
54. rtridge according to local regulations keeping it separate from domestic waste You can also check our ecology website www brothergreen co uk for recycling information Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge If you have questions call your local waste disposal office We recommend that you clean the machine and drum unit when you replace the toner Q CAUTION cartridge See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 6 18 and Cleaning the To prevent damage to the machine from corona wire on page 6 19 static electricity do not touch the electrodes shown below 2 Hold down the lock lever on the left and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit caution m Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner M Handle the toner cartridge carefully If toner scatters on your hands or clothes immediately wipe it off or wash it with cold water Unpack the new toner cartridge Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminium bag and discard it according to local regulations Troubleshooting and routine maintenance caution M Brother printers are designed to work with toner of a particular specification and work to a level of optimum performance when used with genuine Brother toner cartridges TN 2000 Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance if toner or toner ca
55. rtridges of other specifications are used Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother cartridges with this printer or the refilling of empty cartridges with toner from other sources If damage is caused to the drum unit or other part of this machine as a result of the use of toner or toner cartridges other than genuine Brother products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability of those products with this machine any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the warranty Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it in the machine If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time the toner life is shortened Chapter 6 Remove the protective cover caution Do the illustrations to prevent any degradation to the print quality not touch the shaded parts shown in Insert the new toner cartridge in the drum unit until it clicks into place If you put it in properly the lock lever will lift automatically Se 5 amp a X Gently rock the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to distribute the D Clean the primary corona wire inside the toner evenly inside the cartridge drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left several times Return the blue tab to the Home position W before reinstalling the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Ny K
56. t Off 1 in 1 in 1 P in 1 L in 1 P in 1 ii Poster 3 x 3 EG Note The factory settings are shown in Bold After you choose your settings by pressing Set the LCD shows Set temporarily Press Start if you have finished choosing settings Quality You can select the copy quality The default setting is Auto Auto Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs Text Suitable for documents containing only text Suitable for copying photographs D Load your document D Press Options and 4 or Y to select Quality Press Set Press 4 or Y to select the copy quality you want Auto Text or Photo Press Set 4 Press Start Sorting copies using the ADF DCP 7025 only You can sort multiple copies Pages will be stacked in the order s 1 2 3 gt 1 1 2 3 and so on PD Load your document D Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number you want appears up to 99 Press Options and 4 or Y to select Stadk Sort Press Set o Press 4 or Y to select Sort Press Set Press Start Making copies Making N in 1 copies Page Layout You can reduce the amount of copies by using the N in 1 copy feature This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one page allowing you to save paper Note m Please make sure paper size is set to A4 Or Letter HM You can use the N in 1 copy feature with 100 copy size only H
57. the drum unit with a new one See Replacing the drum unit DR 2000 on page 6 23 Cooling Down The temperature of the drum unit or You must wait 20 minutes for it to cool Wait for a while toner cartridge is too hot The machine will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode During the cooling down mode you will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the machine shows Cooling Down and Wait for a while The front cover is not completely Close the front cover for the drum unit closed Data Remaining Print data is left in the machine s Re start printing from your computer memory Print data is left in the machine s Press Job Cancel The machine will cancel the job memory The USB or Parallel cable was and eject the page that is being printed unplugged while the computer was Try to print again sending the data to the machine Document Jam The document was not inserted or fed See Document jams DCP 7025 only on page 6 3 DCP 7025 only properly or the document scanned from See Using the automatic document feeder ADF the ADF was too long DCP 7025 only on page 1 4 The drum unit needs to be cleaned See Cleaning the corona wire on page 6 19 The fuser unit is too cold Turn off the machine s power switch and check the Uait ie toc oe mhe feer so Hol machine s environment If it is in a location that is too cold or too hot try to cool or warm the room by turning on the air c
58. 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 Do not use this product near water O Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and 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 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power available call your dealer or local power company Use only the power cord supplied with this machine 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 Chapter 5 11 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not place this product where people can w
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