Page 1 DCP-8020 DCP-8025D ¨...
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Page 3: Brother Numbers
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Page 4: Ordering Accessories And Supplies
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Page 5: Usa And Canada
(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. 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.
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Page 7 Consumable and Accessory Items to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the earlier of 90 days from the original purchase date or the rated life of the item, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Item(s) at no charge to you for parts or labor.
Page 8 AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. • This Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother’s obligations to you. It...
Page 9 Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty states Brother’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the DCP/Facsimile machine to operate properly. Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of...
Page 10: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions To use the DCP safely Save these instructions for later reference. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the DCP. Before you clean the DCP or clear a paper jam, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the power outlet. After you use the DCP, some internal parts are extremely HOT! To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration.
Page 11 To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration. WARNING ■ When you move the DCP, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. Do NOT carry the DCP by holding it at the bottom.
Page 12: Choosing A Location
Choosing a location Place your DCP on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the DCP near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95.5°F (10°-32.5°C).
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Getting started ... 4-1 General Setup ... 4-1 Setting the Paper Type... 4-1 Setting the Paper Size... 4-3 Setting the Beeper Volume... 4-4 Toner Save ... 4-4 Sleep Time ... 4-5 tray (For DCP-8020)... 2-7 tray (MP tray) (For DCP-8025D) ... 2-9...
Page 14 Changing the default copy settings... 5-17 Quality ...5-17 Contrast ... 5-17 Using the DCP as a printer ... 6-1 Using the Brother DCP-8020, DCP-8025D printer driver ... 6-1 How to print your document... 6-2 Simultaneous printing and scanning... 6-3 Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing)... 6-3 Automatic Duplex Printing (For DCP-8025D) ...
Page 15 Restoring default settings ... 6-18 Printer driver settings ... 7-1 Printer driver settings... 7-1 How to access the printer driver settings... 7-1 Features in the Brother Native Driver ... 7-2 Basic tab... 7-2 Paper Size ... 7-3 Multiple Page... 7-3 Orientation ...
Page 16 Using the Brother Control Center (For Windows Windows NT Brother MFL-Pro Control Center... 9-1 AutoLoad the Brother Control Center ... 9-2 How to turn off AutoLoad ... 9-2 Brother Control Center features... 9-3 Auto Configuration ... 9-3 Scan key operations ... 9-4 scan using the scanner glass ...
Page 17 Number of copies ... 9-15 Using the Windows Control Center (For Windows Brother SmartUI Control Center ... 10-1 AutoLoad the Brother Control Center ... 10-2 How to turn off Auto Load... 10-2 Brother Control Center features ... 10-3 Auto Configuration... 10-4 Hardware Section: Changing the Scan to button configuration ...
Page 18 2. Select Configuration for the Scan Type...10-28 3. Select Scan Settings..10-32 Using your DCP with a Macintosh Setting up your USB-equipped Apple Using the Brother printer driver with your Apple Macintosh Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh Choosing page setup options ...
Page 19 Network Scanning ® (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and XP only) ... 12-1 Registering your PC with the DCP ... 12-1 Using the Scan key... 12-5 Scan to E-mail (PC)... 12-5 Scan to Image ... 12-6 Scan to OCR ... 12-7 Scan to File... 12-8 Important information ...
Page 20 Checking the drum life ... 14-34 Page Counter ... 14-34 Optional accessories ... 15-1 Memory board... 15-1 Installing the optional memory board... 15-2 Network (LAN) board ... 15-5 Before starting installation ... 15-6 Step 1: Hardware installation... 15-6 Step 2: Connecting the NC-9100h to an Unshielded Twisted Pair 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet Network ...
Page 21: Introduction
Introduction Using this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Digital Copier Printer (DCP). Your DCP-8020 or DCP-8025D is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your DCP by taking a few minutes to read this Guide.
Page 22: On-Line Registration (Usa And Canada)
On-line Registration (USA and Canada) Insert the MFL-Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click Online Registration to register your product. 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION...
Page 23: Dcp Part Names And Operations
5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 4 Control Panel 3 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap with Extension 2 Front Cover Release Button 1 (DCP-8020) Manual Feed Tray (DCP-8025D) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) No. Name (DCP-8020) Manual Feed Tray (DCP-8025D) Multi-purpose Tray...
Page 24: Back View
■ Back view 15 Face-up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (DCP-8025D ) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing (DCP-8025D) No. Name Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing (DCP-8025D) Duplex Tray (DCP-8025D) AC Power Connector Face-up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) ADF Cover...
Page 25 ■ Inside view (document cover open) 22 Document Cover 21 Scanner Lock Lever 20 Glass Strip 19 Document Guidelines No. Name Document Guidelines Glass Strip Scanner Lock Lever Document Cover White Film Scanner Glass Description Use to center the original on the scanner glass. This is used to scan the original when using the ADF.
Page 26: Control Panel Overview
Control panel overview DCP-8020 and DCP-8025D have similar control panel keys. Print keys: Secure Lets you print out data saved in memory by entering your four-digit password. Job Cancel Clears data from the printer memory. Status LED (Light-Emitting Diode) The LED will flash and change color depending on the DCP status.
Page 27 Sort Lets you sort multiple copies using the ADF. N in 1 (For DCP-8020) N in 1 lets you copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page. Duplex/N in 1 (For DCP-8025D) You can choose Duplex to copy on both sides of the paper or N in 1 to copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page.
Page 28: Status Led Indications
Status LED indications Status LED (Light Emitting Diode) will flash and change color depending on the DCP status. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter. Green Green DCP status Sleep Mode Warming Up Green Ready...
Page 29 If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call indication after turning the DCP back on, please call Brother Customer Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514)685-6464 (in Montreal).
Page 30: Inserting Originals For Copying (And Scanning)
Inserting originals for copying (and scanning) You can copy from either the ADF (automatic document feeder) or from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (automatic document feeder) The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 50 pages, feeding each one individually through the DCP. Use standard (20 lb/75g/m ) paper when using the ADF.
Page 31 Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your originals. The documents are Face Up in the ADF Start Press . The DCP starts scanning the first page. ADF Document Output Support Flap INTRODUCTION 1 - 11...
Page 32: Using The Scanner Glass
Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to copy one page at a time, or pages of a book. To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. You can make multiple copies; however, if you want them sorted you must use the ADF.
Page 33: Paper
Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. Model name DCP-8020, DCP-8025D DCP-8020 DCP-8025D Option for DCP-8020, DCP-8025D (20 to 24 lb). PAPER 2 - 1...
Page 34: Choosing Acceptable Paper
Do not use ink jet paper. It may cause a paper jam and damage your DCP. The output quality depends on the paper type and paper brand. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for paper that can be used with the DCP-8020 and DCP-8025D.
Page 35: Paper Capacity Of The Paper Trays
Height: 4.57 to 16.0 in. (116 to 406.4 mm) Manual feed tray Width: 2.75 to 8.66 in. (69.8 to 220 mm) (DCP-8020) Height: 4.57 to 16.0 in. (116 to 406.4 mm) Paper tray (Tray #1) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO),...
Page 36: Paper Specifications For Each Paper Tray
*1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets When printing transparencies, remove each one from the face-down output tray after it exists the DCP. 2 - 4 PAPER DCP-8020 Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope, Labels, and Transparency...
Page 37: How To Load Paper
How to load paper To load paper or other media in the paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the DCP. While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. For Legal size paper, press the universal guide release button and pull out the back of the paper tray.
Page 38 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Put paper in the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray, below the maximum paper mark, and that the paper guide is flush against the paper stack.
Page 39: To Load Paper Or Other Media In The Manual Feed Tray (For Dcp-8020)
To load paper or other media in the manual feed tray (For DCP-8020) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the manual feed tray. Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.
Page 40 When you put paper in the manual feed tray, 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 tray. ■...
Page 41: To Load Paper Or Other Media In The Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray) (For Dcp-8025D)
To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For DCP-8025D) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the multi-purpose tray. Open the MP tray and lower it gently. Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. MP tray support flap When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray.
Page 42 You can place up to 3 envelopes or up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m or 20 lb paper in the MP tray. While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit the paper size. When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following: ■...
Page 43: To Use Automatic Duplexing For Copy And Print Operations (For Dcp-8025D)
To use Automatic Duplexing for copy and print operations (For DCP-8025D) If you want to print on both sides of the paper using the Duplex feature for copy or print, you will need to set the Paper Adjustment Lever to the size of paper you are using. This feature is available for A4, Letter or Legal size paper.
Page 44: On-Screen Programming
On-screen programming User-friendly programming Your DCP is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the navigation keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your DCP 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 DCP.
Page 45: Navigation Keys
Navigation keys You can access the menu mode by pressing When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls. Press for General Setup menu —OR— Press for Copy menu —OR— Press for Printer menu —OR— Press for LAN menu (Only for the optional LAN board (NC-9100h) is installed.) —OR—...
Page 46 The LCD will then show the next menu level. Press to scroll to your next menu selection. Press When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted . to scroll backward if you passed your choices or want to save keystrokes. The current setting is always the option with “...
Page 47 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 1 for Paper Type) — — to select Main Menu Submenu 1.General 1.Paper Type Setup 2.Paper Size The default settings are shown in Bold with . to select Menu Options Selections 1.MP Tray Thin (DCP-8025D) Plain...
Page 48 — to select Main Menu Submenu 1.General 3.Beeper Setup (Continued) 4.Ecology 5. Tray Use: Copy (For DCP-8020, this menu does not appear.) (If you have the optional tray#2, see page 3-9.) 5.LCD Contrast (For DCP-8020) 6.LCD Contrast (For DCP-8025D) (If you have the optional tray#2, see page 3-9.)
Page 49 (ex. Press 1, 1 for Paper Type) — — to select Main Menu Submenu 1.General 7.Page Setup Counter (Continued) (For DCP-8020) 8.Page Counter (For DCP-8025D) (If you have the optional tray#2, see page 3-9.) 8.User Settings (For DCP-8020) 9.User Settings...
Page 50 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 1 for Paper Type) — — to select If you installed optional LAN board (NC-9100h), the LCD shows the following LAN menu. (See the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Main Menu Submenu 4.LAN 1.Setup (option)
Page 51 Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Press 1, 1 for Paper Type) — — to select (See the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Main Menu Submenu 4.LAN 2.Setup Misc. (option) (Continued) The default settings are shown in Bold with . to select Menu Options...
Page 52: Menu Options
If you have the optional paper tray, the LCD displays these menu options. (For DCP-8020 with the optional paper tray #2) Main Menu Submenu 1.General 5.Tray Use: Setup Copy 6.LCD Contrast 7.Drum Life 8.Page Counter 9.User Settings (For DCP-8025D with the optional paper tray #2)
Page 53: Key Operations Table
97%, AUTO, Custom (25-400), 100% Contrast Quality Auto, Text, Photo Tray Select #1 (XXX*), #2 (XXX*), Auto (For DCP-8020) (For DCP-8025D) #1 (XXX*), #2 (XXX*), MP Tray, Auto Sort N in 1 2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L),...
Page 54: Getting Started
Getting started General Setup Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the DCP for the type of paper you are using. For DCP-8020 Menu Press —OR— If you have the optional paper tray, Menu press paper type for Tray #1 or to set the paper type for Tray #2 .
Page 55 For DCP-8025D Menu Press paper type for MP Tray . —OR— Menu Press paper type for Tray #1 . —OR— If you have the optional paper tray, press the paper type for Tray #2 . Press Plain , Thick , Thicker or Transparency .
Page 56: Setting The Paper Size
Setting the Paper Size You can use eight sizes of paper for printing copies: A4, letter, legal, executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6. When you change the size of paper in the DCP, you will need to change the setting for Paper Size at the same time so your DCP can fit reduced copy on the page.
Page 57: Setting The Beeper Volume
Setting the Beeper Volume You can change the beeper volume. The default setting is Med . When the beeper is on, the DCP beeps every time you press a key or make a mistake. Menu Press Press option. ( Low , Med , High or Off ) Press Stop/Exit Press...
Page 58: Sleep Time
Sleep Time Setting the Sleep Time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser inside the DCP, while it is idle. You can choose how long the DCP is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode.
Page 59: Setting The Tray Use For Copy Mode
Setting the Tray Use for Copy mode If your DCP is a DCP-8020 without the optional tray #2, you can skip this setting. DCP-8020 The default setting of Auto allows * Tray #2 when paper is out in Tray #1 or * will fit best on the paper in Tray #2.
Page 60: Setting The Lcd Contrast
Setting the LCD Contrast You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker. (DCP-8020) Menu Press (DCP-8025D) Menu Press —OR— If you have the optional Tray #2, press Press to increase the contrast. —OR— Press to decrease the contrast.
Page 61: Making Copies
Making copies Using the DCP as a copier Your DCP can make up to 99 copies at a time. Printable area The printable area of your DCP begins at approximately 0.14 in. (3.64 mm) on both sides and 0.12 in. (3 mm) on the top and bottom of the paper.
Page 62: Temporary Copy Settings
Tray Select Sort N in 1 Duplex/N in 1 (For DCP-8020) or (For DCP-8025D). These settings are temporary, and the DCP returns to its default settings 1 minute after it finishes copying. If you want to use these temporary settings again, place the next original in the ADF or on the scanner glass within that time.
Page 63: Making A Single Copy From The Adf
Making a single copy from the ADF Place the original face up in the ADF. Start Press Do NOT pull on the original while copying is in progress. To stop copying and eject the original, press Making multiple copies from the ADF Insert the original face up in the ADF.
Page 64: Single Or Multiple Copies Using The Scanner Glass
Single or multiple copies using the scanner glass You can make multiple copies using the scanner glass. Multiple copies will be stacked (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2, and so on). Use the Temporary Copy keys to choose more settings. (See Using the copy keys (temporary settings) on page 5-5.) Lift the document cover.
Page 65: Using The Copy Keys (Temporary Settings)
Using the copy keys (temporary settings) When you want to change the settings only for the next copy, use the temporary copy keys. Temporary Copy Keys You can use different combinations. The large LCD shows your current copy mode settings. Enlg/Red:100% Quality :Auto Contrast:-...
Page 66: Enlarge/Reduce
Enlarge/Reduce You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios. Auto sets the DCP to calculate the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. Custom allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%. Enlarge/Reduce Press Auto appears only when you place the document in the ADF. Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
Page 67 Press you want. Press —OR— You can select Custom (25-400%) and press Use the numeric keys to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400% . Press (For example, press Start Press —OR— Press other temporary copy keys for more settings. ■...
Page 68: Quality (Type Of Original)
Quality (type of original) You can select the Quality for your type of original. The default setting is Auto , which is used for originals that contain both text and photographs. Text is used for originals containing only text. Photo is used for copying photographs.
Page 69: Contrast
Contrast You can adjust the copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
Page 70: Tray Select
(For DCP-8025D with the optional paper tray #2) Tray Select Press XXX* is the paper size you set in For DCP-8020 the LCD displays the tray use selections only if the optional paper tray is installed. 5 - 10 MAKING COPIES Auto...
Page 71: Duplex/N In 1
Duplex/N in 1 ‘Duplex’ prints on both sides of the paper. Temporary Key Level 1 Press N in 1 Duplex/N in 1 (DCP-8025D) N in 1 (DCP-8020) Duplex(1 in 1) (DCP-8025D) Duplex(2 in 1) (DCP-8025D) Duplex(4 in 1) (DCP-8025D) Poster Level 2...
Page 72: Duplex/N In 1 Copy
Duplex/N in 1 copy N in 1 copy You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page. Please make sure paper size is set to A4 , Letter or Legal . Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
Page 73: Poster
After all the pages of the original have been scanned, select and press ■ ( P ) means Portrait and ( L ) means Landscape. ■ You can also combine the N in 1 and Duplex operations. (See Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For DCP-8025D) on page 5-16.) ■...
Page 74: Duplex (1 In 1) (For Dcp-8025D)
Duplex (1 in 1) (For DCP-8025D) Making a double-sided copy from a single-sided original Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
Page 75 Making a double-sided copy from a double-sided original (Not available for multiple copies) Place the original face up in the ADF. Duplex/N in 1 Press Press Press Press Press Press Make sure that you have put the original in the ADF as shown on the LCD and press After all the pages of the original have been scanned on one side, turn over the original so the other side is face up in the...
Page 76: Duplex (2 In 1) And Duplex (4 In 1) (For Dcp-8025D)
Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For DCP-8025D) Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Duplex/N in 1 Press Duplex(2 in 1) or Duplex(4 in 1) .
Page 77: Changing The Default Copy Settings
Changing the default copy settings You can adjust the copy settings that are shown in the chart. These settings will stay until you change them again. Submenu Menu Selections 1 . Quality — 2 . Contrast — Quality Menu Press Press Photo or Auto .
Page 78: Using The Dcp As A Printer
The printer drivers are on the CD-ROM we have supplied. Install the drivers first by following the Quick Setup Guide. Also, the latest printer driver can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com ®...
Page 79: How To Print Your Document
From your computer select the Print command. If your computer is also connected to any other printers, select Brother DCP-8020 or DCP-8025D (USB) Printer as your printer driver from the Print or Print Settings menu in your software application, and then click on OK to begin printing.
Page 80: Simultaneous Printing And Scanning
Simultaneous printing and scanning Your DCP can print from your computer while scanning an original into the computer. Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing) The supplied printer driver supports duplex printing. (For more information, see Duplex Printing on page 7-7.) Automatic Duplex Printing (For DCP-8025D) In this mode, the DCP prints on both sides of the A4 , Letter or Legal paper automatically.
Page 81: Manual Duplex Printing
Manual Duplex Printing The DCP prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of the paper first. ® Then, the Windows driver instructs you (with a pop-up message) to reinsert the paper. Before reinserting the paper, straighten it well, or you may get a paper jam.
Page 82: Printing On Plain Paper
Printing on plain paper The manual feed tray (For DCP-8020) The DCP automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed tray. Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Page 83: The Mp Tray (For Dcp-8025D)
The MP tray (For DCP-8025D) The DCP automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the multi-purpose tray. Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
Page 84: Printing On Thicker Paper And Card Stock
DCP. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thicker paper or card stock. The manual feed tray (For DCP-8020) Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Page 85 Send the print data to the DCP. After the printed page comes out of the DCP, put in the next sheet of paper as in Step 4 above. Repeat for each page that you want to print. When you have finished the print job, close the back output tray. Caution Remove each sheet immediately after printing.
Page 86: The Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray) (For Dcp-8025D)
The multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For DCP-8025D) Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: MP Tray Open the back output tray, and then pull out the face-up output tray support if necessary.
Page 87 Send the print data to the DCP. When you have finished the print job, close the back output tray. Caution Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the paper to curl. USING THE DCP AS A PRINTER 6 - 10...
Page 88: Printing On Envelopes
All sides should be properly folded without any wrinkles or creases. Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Media Type: Envelope, Env.thin or Env.thick For DCP-8020: Open the back output tray. 6 - 11 USING THE DCP AS A PRINTER...
Page 89 Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to fit the envelope size. If envelopes are creased after they have been printed: At the back of the DCP, open the back output tray and push down the blue tabs at the left and right hand sides (as shown in the figure below).
Page 90 ■ Make sure the envelope is straight as you insert it in the manual feed tray. If it is not, the envelope may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do not put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at any one time, or it may cause a jam.
Page 91 Pull out the MP tray support flap. If envelopes are creased after they have been printed: At the back of the DCP, open the back output tray and push down the blue tabs at the left and right hand sides (as shown in the figure below).
Page 92 Press and slide the paper-width guide to fit the envelope size. When you put envelopes in the MP tray, please remember the following; ■ During printing, the inside tray rises to feed envelopes into the DCP. ■ The side to be printed on must be face up. ■...
Page 93: Printer Operation Keys
(See Device Options on page 7-11.) Secure Key function is not available when using the Brother BR-Script driver. Secure Press —OR— The LCD displays No Data ! if there is no secured data in the memory.
Page 94: Setting The Emulation Selection
Enter your password using the numeric keys. Press Press Print . Press . The DCP prints the data. —OR— If you want to delete the secured data press select Delete . Stop/Exit Press ■ If you turn the power switch off, the secured data saved in memory will be cleared.
Page 95: Printing The Internal Font List
Printing the Internal Font List You can print a list of the DCP’s internal (or resident) fonts to see how each font looks before you select it. Menu Press Start Press . The DCP prints the list. Stop/Exit Press Printing the print configuration list You can print a list of current printer settings.
Page 96: Printer Driver Settings
These settings are not available with the Universal printer driver. How to access the printer driver settings Select Print from the File menu in your application software. Select Brother DCP-8020 or DCP-8025D (USB) Printer as your printer and click Preferences for Windows (Properties for Windows Defaults for Windows NT dialog box will appear.
Page 97: Features In The Brother Native Driver
Features in the Brother Native Driver The Brother Native driver is a printer driver developed exclusively by Brother. This driver includes more features than the Microsoft ® Windows Universal printer driver. Basic tab Select the Paper Size, Multiple Page, Border Line (if any) and Orientation.
Page 98: Paper Size
Paper Size From the drop-down box select the Paper Size you are using. Multiple Page The Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to be printed on one sheet of paper or enlarging the image size for printing one page on multiple sheets of paper.
Page 99: Copies
Copies The copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed. Collate With the Collate check box selected, one complete copy of your document will be printed and then repeated for the number of copies you selected. If the Collate check box is not selected, then each page will be printed for all the copies selected before the next page of the document is printed.
Page 100: Advanced Tab
Advanced tab To return to the default settings, click the Default button. Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: 1 Print Quality 2 Duplex 3 Watermark 4 Page Setting 5 Device Options Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: ■...
Page 101 Toner Save Mode You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. Print Setting ® For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Print Setting is used for optimizing your print quality for the type of original being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). When you choose Auto (Recommended), the printer automatically prints with the most suitable print settings.
Page 102: Duplex Printing
Duplex Printing Choosing the Duplex Printing icon displays the Duplex features available. Use Duplex Unit (For DCP-8025D) Check the Duplex box and then select Use Duplex Unit. In this mode the DCP prints on both sides of the paper automatically. Manual Duplex Check the Duplex box and then select Manual Duplex.
Page 103: Watermark
Binding Offset Check the Binding Offset option, you can specify the offset value of the binding side in inches or millimeters (0 - 8 inches) [0 - 203.2 mm]. Watermark You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark. You can select one of the preset Watermarks, or you can use a bitmap file or text file that you have created.
Page 104 Print Watermark The Print Watermark feature offers the following print choices: ■ On all pages ■ On first page only ■ From second page ■ Custom ■ Apply from second copy (collate only) ® (For Windows 2000/XP/Windows NT Watermark Setting You can change the Watermark’s size and position on the page by selecting the Watermark, and clicking the Edit button.
Page 105: Page Setting
Page Setting You can change the print size of your document with the Scaling feature. ■ Check Off if you want to print the document as it appears on your screen. ■ Check Fit to Paper Size, if your document has an unusual size, or if you have only the standard size paper.
Page 106: Device Options
Device Options Lets you set the following Printer Functions: Secure Print Secure documents are documents that are password protected when they are sent to the DCP. Only the people who know the password will be able to print them. Since the documents are secured at the DCP, you must use the control panel of the DCP (with the password) to print them.
Page 107 Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup feature allows you to quickly select driver settings. To view setting, simply click your mouse button on the task tray icon. This feature can be set to ON or OFF from the Device Options section.
Page 108 Print Date & Time When enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically print the date and time from your computers system clock on your document. Click the Setting button to change the Date and Time Format. You can change the Font by clicking the Font button or the Position. To include a background with the Date and Time select Opaque.
Page 109: Accessories Tab
Accessories tab The Accessories Tab includes the settings for configuring the printer driver for the size of paper loaded in each paper source. This tab also installs any additional options into the driver settings. Paper Source Setting To configure the paper size for each paper source, highlight the source in the Paper Source Setting list.
Page 110 Available Options In order to access the optional 2nd paper tray the option must be installed in the driver. Highlight the model number from the Available Options list and click Add. The optional tray will then be listed in the Installed box, Paper Source Setting list and the screen illustration will display the 2nd tray.
Page 111: Support Tab
Support tab The Support tab provides driver version and setting information. In addition there are links to the Brother Solutions Center and the Driver Update Web sites. Click the Support tab to display the following screen: Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center is a Web site offering information...
Page 112: Features In The Ps Printer Driver (For Windows ® )
When the Setup Type screen appears, select Custom and check the PS Printer Driver. Then continue following on-screen instructions. You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com The screens in this section are from Windows The screens on your PC will vary depending on your Operating System.
Page 113: Ports Tab
Ports tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you are using. PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 7 - 18...
Page 114: Device Settings Tab
Device Settings tab Select the options you installed. 7 - 19 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS...
Page 115: Layout Tab
Layout tab If you are using Windows NT can access the Layout tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother DCP-8025D BR-Script3 Properties screen. You can change the Layout setting by selecting the setting in the Orientation, Page Order and Page Per Sheet.
Page 116: Paper/Quality Tab
Paper/Quality tab If you are using Windows NT can access the Layout tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother DCP-8025D BR-Script3 Properties screen. Select the Paper Source. 7 - 21 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS ® ®...
Page 117: Advanced Options
Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT can access the Advanced Options tab by clicking Advanced... button in the Layout tab or the Paper/Quality tab. Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting. You can change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■...
Page 118: How To Scan Using Windows
This means that not only can you scan images directly into the ® PaperPort viewer that Brother included with your DCP, but you can also scan images directly into hundreds of other software applications that support TWAIN scanning. These applications include popular programs like Adobe ®...
Page 119: How To Access The Scanner
Open the software application (ScanSoft a document. Select Scan from the File drop-down menu or select the Scan button. Select Brother DCP-8025D (if using a parallel interface), Brother DCP-8025D USB or Brother DCP-8025D LAN from the Scanner drop-down list box. Click Scan.
Page 120: Scanning A Document Into The Pc
Scanning a document into the PC You can scan a whole page — — Scan a portion of the page after pre-scanning the document. Scanning a whole page Place the original face up in the ADF (automatic document feeder), or face down on the scanner glass. Adjust the following settings, if required, in the Scanner window: ■...
Page 121: Pre-Scanning To Crop A Portion You Want To Scan
Select the settings for Image Type, Resolution, Scan Type, Brightness and Contrast, as needed. In the Brother DCP-8025D, Brother DCP-8025D USB or Brother DCP-8025D LAN Scanner Setup dialog box, click the PreScan button. The entire original will be scanned into the PC and will appear in the Scanning Area.
Page 122 Select the portion you want to scan by clicking the left mouse button and dragging it. You can enlarge the portion you selected by pressing check it. If you want to select the different portion, use undo the image. If you have used the ADF in Step 1, please the original face up in the ADF again.
Page 123: Settings In The Scanner Window
Settings in the Scanner window Image Type Select the image type of output from Photo, Web or Text. Resolution and Scan Type will be altered for each default setting. The default settings are: Image Type Photo Select for scanning photo images. Select for attaching the scanned image to web pages.
Page 124: Scan Type
Scan Type Black & White: Set the Scan Type to Black & White for text or line art. Gray Scale: Set the Scan Type to Gray or True Gray for photographic images. Colors: Set either: 256 Color, which scans up to 256 colors, or 24-bit color which scans up to 16.8 million colors.
Page 125: Document Size
Document Size Set the Size to one of the following: ■ Letter (8 1/2 × 11 in.) ■ A4 (210 × 297 mm) ■ Legal (8 1/2 × 14 in.) ■ A5 (148 × 210 mm) ■ B5 (182 × 257 mm) ■...
Page 126 You can see the actual paper size you selected on the screen. ■ Width: shows the width of scanning area ■ Height: shows the height of scanning area ■ Data Size: shows the approximate data size calculated in a Bitmap format. The size will be different for other file formats such as JPEG.
Page 127: Scanning A Document (For Windows Xp Only)
DCP. You can scan images directly into the ® PaperPort viewer that Brother included with your DCP or you can scan images directly into any other software application that supports WIA or TWAIN scanning. How to access the scanner The instructions for scanning in this Guide are for when you use ®...
Page 128: Scanning A Document Into The Pc
Scanning a document into the PC These are two ways in which you can scan a whole page. You can either use the ADF or the Flatbed scanner glass. If you would like to scan and then crop a portion of the page after pre-scanning the document you will need to use the scanner glass (Flatbed).
Page 129 The scanner resolution you can select is up to 1200 × 1200 dpi. ■ For resolutions greater than 1200dpi, use the Brother Scanner Utility. (See Brother Scanner Utility on page 8-15.) To start scanning your document, click the Scan button in the Scan dialog box. HOW TO SCAN USING WINDOWS ®...
Page 130: Pre-Scanning To Crop A Portion You Want To Scan Using The Scanner Glass
Pre-Scanning to crop a portion you want to scan using the scanner glass The Preview button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the image. When you are satisfied with the preview, click the Scan button from the scanner window to scan the image.
Page 131 If you require advanced settings, click Picture Type from the Adjust the quality of the scanned picture (C). You can select Brightness, Contrast, Resolution and Advanced Properties. Click the OK button after you choose your settings. To start scanning your document, click the Scan button in the Scan dialog box.
Page 132: Brother Scanner Utility
Brother Scanner Utility The Brother Scanner Utility is used for configuring the scanner driver for resolutions greater than 1200dpi and for changing the paper size. If you want to set Legal size as the default size, change the setting using this utility. You must restart your PC for the new settings to take effect.
Page 133: Using The Scan Key
For Scan to E-mail, Scan to Image, Scan to OCR and Scan to File Before you can use connected the DCP to your Windows loaded the appropriate Brother Drivers for your version of ® Windows When you are ready to use Control Center application is running on your computer.
Page 134: Scan To E-Mail
Scan to E-mail You can either scan a black and white or color original into your E-mail application as a file attachment. You can change the configuration. (See Scan to E-mail on page 9-10 to 9-11) (For ® Windows XP: See Hardware Section: Changing the Scan to button configuration on page 10-5 to 10-11.) Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
Page 135: Scan To Ocr
The file type and specific folder are based on the settings you have chosen in the Scan to File screen of the Brother MFL-Pro Control Center. (See Scan to File on page 9-8 to 9-9.) (For Windows Changing the Scan to button configuration on page 10-5 to 10-11.)
Page 136: Using Scansoft ® Paperport
2000 Professional, we recommend that you are logged on with administrator rights. 8 - 19 HOW TO SCAN USING WINDOWS ® PaperPort for Brother is a document management ® to view scanned documents. can be accessed through the ScanSoft ®...
Page 137: Viewing Items
Viewing items ® ® ScanSoft PaperPort provides several ways to view items: Desktop View displays a thumbnail (a small graphic that represents each item in a Desktop or folder). ® Items in the selected folder appear on the PaperPort Desktop. You ®...
Page 138: Organizing Your Items In Folders
Organizing your items in folders ® PaperPort has an easy-to-use filing system for organizing your items. The filing system consists of folders and items that you select to view in Desktop View. An item can be a PaperPort ® non-PaperPort item: ■...
Page 139: Ocr Lets You Convert
® ScanSoft TextBridge image text into text you can edit Software by: ® ScanSoft TextBridge ® PaperPort when you install MFL-Pro Suite on your computer. ® ® ScanSoft PaperPort ® PaperPort item (which is really just a picture of the text) into text that you can edit with a word processing application.
Page 140: You Can Export Items In Other Formats
95/98/98SE, and Windows NT ® Windows Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and the Install/Uninstall tab. Select Brother Extensions for Paperport and click the Add/Remove button. ® Select PaperPort 8.0 SE from the list and click the Add/Remove button.
Page 141: Using The Brother Control Center (For Windows ® 95/98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional And Windows Nt ® Ws 4.0)
Brother MFL-Pro Control Center The Brother Control Center is a software utility that pops up on the PC screen whenever paper is put in the ADF of the DCP. This allows you to quickly and with very few mouse clicks, to access the most frequently used scanning applications.
Page 142: Autoload The Brother Control Center
Click Control Center button. A dialog box will appear: Uncheck the ‘AutoLoad’ Pop-Up check box. 9 - 2 USING THE BROTHER CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® is started. icon does not appear on your task icon on the desktop or icon and click Show.
Page 143: Auto Configuration
For example, you can change a scan button from MS Word Pad to MS Word by changing the application that is listed for the Word Processor. ® ® USING THE BROTHER CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME/2000 PROFESSIONAL AND WINDOWS NT WS 4.0) 9 - 3...
Page 144: Copy Operations
Copy—Lets you use the PC and any Windows printer driver for enhanced copy operations. You can scan the page on the Brother DCP and print the copies using any of the features of the Brother DCP printer driver. —OR— ®...
Page 145: Scanner Settings For Scan And Copy Buttons
Scanner settings for Scan and Copy buttons When the Pop-Up screen appears, you can access the Scanner Settings window. Click the Smart Click icon at the top right of the Brother Control Center screen —OR— Click the Modify Settings button on any of the Configuration screens.
Page 146: Setting Up The Scanner Configurations
Restore Defaults button when the scanning mode is displayed. Faxing is only possible if you have a fax modem attached to your computer. 9 - 6 USING THE BROTHER CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® 95/98/98SE/ME/2000 PROFESSIONAL AND WINDOWS NT ®...
Page 147: Perform An Operation From The Control Center Screen
Control Center screen. If you want to scan the original from the scanner glass, please Scan on the control panel of the DCP. USING THE BROTHER CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® 95/98/98SE/ME/2000 PROFESSIONAL AND WINDOWS NT ® WS 4.0) 9 - 7...
Page 148: To Access Scan To File Configurations Screen
Scan to File To access Scan to File Configurations screen Place the original face up in the ADF. The Brother Control Center screen will pop up. Right-click Scan to File and click on Configuration. Click the Modify Settings button to view the configuration screen of the Control Center.
Page 149: Destination Folder
Portable Network Graphics (*.png) FlashPix (*.fpx) To Search your system for the directory and folder you want, click the Browse button. Click OK to save your settings. USING THE BROTHER CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® 95/98/98SE/ME/2000 PROFESSIONAL AND WINDOWS NT ®...
Page 150: To Access Scan To E-Mail Configurations Screen
Scan to E-mail To access Scan to E-mail Configurations screen Place the original face up in the ADF. The Brother Control Center screen will pop up. Right-click the E-mail application button and click on Configuration. Click the Modify Settings button to view the configuration screen of the Control Center.
Page 151: E-Mail Application
This option is available only when the file type supports multiple pages, such as multi-page TIFF. ® ® USING THE BROTHER CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME/2000 PROFESSIONAL AND WINDOWS NT WS 4.0) 9 - 11...
Page 152: Scan To Ocr (Word Processor)
Scan to OCR (Word Processor) To access Scan to OCR Configurations screen Place the original face up in the ADF. The Brother Control Center screen will pop up. Right-click the word processor application button and click on Configuration. Click the Modify Settings button to view the configuration screen of the Control Center.
Page 153: Word Processor
■ Single column output—Click this checkbox if you want to remove columns from multi-column documents so that converted text appears in a one-column format. USING THE BROTHER CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® 95/98/98SE/ME/2000 PROFESSIONAL AND WINDOWS NT ® WS 4.0) 9 - 13...
Page 154: Scan To Image
Scan to Image To access Scan to Image Configurations screen Place the original face up in the ADF. The Brother Control Center screen will pop up. Right-click the graphic application button and click on Configuration. Click the Modify Settings button to view the configuration screen of the Control Center.
Page 155: Copy
Copy To access the Copy Configurations screen Place the original face up in the ADF. The Brother Control Center screen will pop up. Right-click the Copy and click on Configuration. Click the Modify Settings button to view the configuration screen of the Control Center.
Page 156: Brother Smartui Control Center
Brother SmartUI Control Center (For Windows Brother SmartUI Control Center The Brother Control Center is a software utility that allows you to quite easily, with very few mouse clicks, access the most frequently used scanning applications. Using the Control Center eliminates the need to manually launch the specific applications and allows you to scan a document directly to a folder on your computer.
Page 157: Autoload The Brother Control Center
Uncheck the AutoLoad Pop-Up option to prevent the SmartUI from automatically loading every time Windows is started. ® USING THE WINDOWS icon in the Task Tray and select -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® XP) 10 - 2...
Page 158: Brother Control Center Features
Select which section you want by clicking on the appropriate tab. ® ® 10 - 3 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 159: Auto Configuration
For example, you can change the E-mail scan button from Outlook Express to Outlook by changing the application that is listed. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 4...
Page 160: Hardware Section: Changing The Scan To Button Configuration
DCP. Click the Hardware Section tab at the top left of the SmartUI Control Center screen. (See Using the scan key (For USB or Parallel interface cable users) on page 8-16.) ® ® 10 - 5 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 161: Scan To E-Mail
If you wish to change the attachment file type click on the Link Preferences button to display a list of file types. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 6...
Page 162: Scan To File
You can save the file to the default PaperPort folder so the file appears in PaperPort or you can select another folder/directory by clicking the Browse button. ® ® 10 - 7 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 163: Scan To Image
To configure the Scan to Image feature left-click on the Scan to Image button and the following screen will appear. You can change the configuration, which includes the destination image format or document application. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 8...
Page 164 The resolution can be changed from 100 to 1200 dpi. You can define the size of the paper you’re using, and you can adjust the brightness and contrast of the image before scanning. ® ® 10 - 9 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 165: Scan To Ocr
To configure the Scan to OCR feature left-click on the Scan to OCR button and the following screen will appear. You can change the configuration, which includes the destination applications. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 10...
Page 166 File Type window according to your needs. You have the option to choose your OCR setting from Single column output to Auto orient page. ® ® 10 - 11 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 167: Control Center (For Windows ® Xp)
Scan to Image applications. The Copy section contains three buttons for N to 1 copying. The Custom section contains three buttons with you can assign your own function. ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® XP) 10 - 12...
Page 168: Scan
PC including network printers. Four/Two to One Copy—enables you to use the Four/Two on One-page features of the Brother printer driver to copy four/two original pages onto a single output page. ® 10 - 13 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ®...
Page 169: Custom
Scan to File feature. You can change the configuration of each of these buttons to meet your specific requirements by right-clicking on a button and following the configuration menus. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 14...
Page 170: Scan To File
Scan to File button and click Configuration. The Scan Action tab is set to File and should not be changed. ® ® 10 - 15 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 171 You can change the default setting by selecting the Other Folder button and then clicking Browse and selecting the folder in which you wish to save your files. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 16...
Page 172: Scan To E-Mail
The Scan Action tab is set to E-mail and should not be changed. To change the E-mail application click on the Configuration tab. From the Application pull down list, select your preferred E-mail application. ® ® 10 - 17 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 173 Check the Convert attachment to specified file type box and then select the appropriate file type from the pull down list. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 18...
Page 174: File Attachments
Windows Bitmap (*.bmp) PC Paintbrush (*.pcx) PCX Multi-page (*.dcx) JPEG (*.jpg) TIFF-Uncompressed (*.tif) TIFF Group 4 (*.tif) Multi-Page -Uncompressed (*.tif) Multi-Page - Group 4 (*.tif) ® 10 - 19 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ®...
Page 175: Scanner Settings
You have the ability to change the scanner settings used to create the file attachments. Click on the Scan Settings tab and select the appropriate settings. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 20...
Page 176: Scan To Ocr (Word Processing Program)
To change the word processing application click on the Configuration Tab. You can select the destination word processing application from the Application pull down list. ® ® 10 - 21 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 177 File Type—From the pull-down list, select the file format you want to use for documents. OCR—Select the OCR application from the OCR pull down list. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 22...
Page 178: Scan To Graphics Application (Example: Microsoft Paint)
The Scan Action tab is set to Application and should not be changed. To change the configuration of the destination application click on the Configuration Tab. ® ® 10 - 23 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 179 These options enable you to reduce the image to a screen resolution of (96dpi), show a warning if the item has any annotations and update the original item if the sent item is modified. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 24...
Page 180: Copy
Copy The copy buttons can be customized to allow you to take advantage of the features built into the Brother printer drivers to do advanced copy functions such as n-in-1 printing. The Copy buttons are automatically linked to the default Windows printer driver.
Page 181 As an example to configure the section Copy button to copy two pages to one you must select 2 in 1. You must configure each of the copy buttons before they can be used. ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS ® XP) 10 - 26...
Page 182: Custom: User-Defined Buttons
Custom: User-defined buttons There are up to three Custom buttons on the Brother SmartUI Control Center. (NOTE: The number of Custom buttons depends on which Brother model you purchased.) You can set your own preferences and configuration to fit your required application.
Page 183: Select Configuration For The Scan Type
Select the destination application program from the pull down list. Click on Link Preferences to set the Send to options. You can select the application from the scroll menu on the left. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 28...
Page 184 PaperPort directory or select your own destination directory by selecting Other Folder. Use the Browse button to select the destination directory. ® ® 10 - 29 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 185 OCR pull down list if another is installed on you system. ® ® ScanSoft TextBridge is installed as part of the PaperPort 8.0 application. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 30...
Page 186 Click on the Link Preferences button to configure the Send To E-mail options. You can select the File type and Quick Send E-mail address list. ® ® 10 - 31 USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS...
Page 187: Select Scan Settings
You can select the scanner settings from each of the Scan Type options for the Custom buttons. You have the option to select Color Mode, Resolution, Paper Size and Brightness and Contrast settings. ® ® USING THE WINDOWS -BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER (FOR WINDOWS XP) 10 - 32...
Page 188: Using Your Dcp With A Macintosh
■ Some descriptions in this chapter are based on the DCP-8025D. These descriptions also apply to the DCP-8020. The features supported by the DCP will depend on the operating system you are using. The chart below shows which features are supported.
Page 189: Using The Brother Printer Driver With Your Apple Macintosh (Mac Os 8.6 - 9.2)
8.6 - 9.2) To select a Printer: Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the Brother Laser icon. On the right side of the Chooser window, click the printer you want to print to. Close the Chooser. To print a document: From the application software such as Presto! click File menu and select Page Setup.
Page 190 ® ® From application software such as Presto! PageManager click File menu and select Print. Click Print to start printing. If you want to change Copies, Pages, Resolution, Paper Source and Media Type, select your settings before clicking Print. Device Options allows you to select Duplex. Automatic Duplex is only available with the DCP-8025D.
Page 191: Choosing Page Setup Options
From application software such as Presto! click the File menu and select Page Setup. Make sure DCP-8020 or DCP-8025D is selected in the Format for pop-up menu. You can change the settings for Paper Size, Orientation and Scaling, then click OK.
Page 192: Specific Settings
Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings. Press Copies & Pages to select settings you want to change. Duplex Automatic Duplex is only available with the DCP-8025D. ® 11 - 5 USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH...
Page 193 Printer settings ® USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH 11 - 6...
Page 194: Using The Ps Driver With Your Apple Macintosh
Using the PS driver with your Apple ® Macintosh To use the PS driver on a Network, see the NC-9100h Network User’s Guide on CD-ROM. To use the PS driver with a USB cable, you need to set the Emulation to BR-Script 3 ( the USB cable.
Page 195 Open the Desktop Printer Utility icon. Select Printer (USB), and then click OK. USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH ® 11 - 8...
Page 196 Click Change... in the PostScript Select Brother DCP-8025D, and then click Select. Click Change... in the USB Printer Selection. Select Brother DCP-8025D, and then click OK. 11 - 9 USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH ® Printer Description (PPD) file.
Page 197 Click Create... Enter your DCP name (DCP-8025D), and then click Save. Select Quit from the File menu. USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH ® 11 - 10...
Page 198: Users
If you use a USB cable and your Macintosh only one printer driver for a DCP can be registered in Print Center. ■ If a Brother Native Driver (DCP-XXX) is already listed in Printer list, you will need to delete it and then install the PS driver. ■...
Page 199 Open the Utilities folder. Open the Print Center icon. Click Add Printer… . USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH ® 11 - 12...
Page 200 Select USB. Select DCP-8025D, and then click Add. Select Quit Printer Center from the Print Center menu. 11 - 13 USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH ®...
Page 201: Using The Brother Twain Scanner Driver With Your Macintosh
Accessing the scanner ® Run your Macintosh first time you use the Brother TWAIN driver (MFL Pro/P2500), set it as the default by choosing Select Source (or the other menu name to select the device). Afterwards, for each document you scan choose Acquire Image or Scan.
Page 202: Scanning An Image Into Your Macintosh
Scanning an image into your Macintosh You can scan a whole page —OR— scan a portion after prescanning the document. Scanning a whole page Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass. Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner Setup dialog box: Resolution Color Type...
Page 203: Pre-Scanning An Image
Pre-Scanning an image Pre-Scanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image, so you can see how it will look. The PreScan button will allow you to crop unwanted areas from the images.
Page 204: Settings In The Scanner Window
Settings in the Scanner window Image Resolution From the Resolution pop-up menu choose the scanning resolution. Higher resolutions use more memory and transfer time, but produce a finer scanned image. ® 11 - 17 USING YOUR DCP WITH A MACINTOSH...
Page 205 Color Type Black & White—Set the image Type to Black and White for text or line art. For photographic images, set the image type to Gray (Error diffusion) or True Gray. Gray (Error Diffusion)—is used for documents with photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated gray images by placing black dots instead of the true gray dots in a specific matrix instead of true gray dots.) True Gray—is used for documents with photographic images or...
Page 206: Scanning Area
Scanning Area Set the Size to one of the following: Letter (8.5 × 11 in.) ■ A4 (210 × 297 mm) ■ Legal (8 1/2 × 14 in.) ■ A5 (148 × 210 mm) ■ ■ B5 (182 × 257 mm) Executive (7.25 ×...
Page 207: Adjusting The Image
Adjusting the Image Brightness Adjust the Brightness setting to get the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 100 Brightness levels (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an ‘average’ setting. You can set the Brightness level by dragging the slide bar to the right to lighten the image or to the left to darken the image.
Page 208: Using Presto
Using Presto! ® Presto! PageManager documents in your computer. Since it is compatible with most image editors and word processing programs, Presto! gives you unmatched control over your computer files. You can easily manage your documents and edit your E-mail files and read documents with the OCR software built into Presto! ®...
Page 209: System Requirements
System requirements ■ PowerPC processor ■ System 8.6, 9X, 10.1, or greater ■ CD-ROM drive ■ Hard disk drive with at least 120 MB of free disk space Recommended: ■ 8-bit Color or higher video adapter. ■ Eudora Mail, or Outlook Express electronic mail software Technical Support For USA Newsoft America Inc.
Page 210: Network Scanning (Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional And Xp Only)
NC-9100h User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Registering your PC with the DCP If you need to change the DCP that was registered to your PC during the installation of Brother MFL-Pro Suite (see Quick Setup Guide on page 34), follow the steps below. ®...
Page 211 Right-click Scanner Device icon and select properties to view the Network Scanner Properties dialog box. Click the Network Setting tab in the dialog box and select a method to specify the DCP as a Network scanner for your PC. < ®...
Page 212 Specify your DCP by address Enter the actual IP address of the DCP in the IP Address field. Click Apply and then OK. Specify your DCP by Name Enter the DCP Node name in the Node Name field. Click Apply and then OK. Search from a list of available device Click Browse and select the appropriate device you want to use.
Page 213 Click the Scan To Button tab in the dialog box and enter your PC Name in the Display Name field. The DCP's LCD displays the Name you enter. Default setting is your PC Name. You can enter a name if you like. You can avoid receiving unwanted documents by setting a 4-digit PIN Number.
Page 214: Using The Scan Key
E-mail from the PC as an attachment. For Network Scanning the Brother Control Center (SmartUI) selections are used only for configuring the will not be able to initiate a Network scan from the Brother Control Center (SmartUI). Scan You can change the 98/98SE/Me/2000: (See Scan to E-mail on page 9-10 to 9-11.) (For...
Page 215: Scan To Image
Scan to Image When you select Scan to Image your original will be scanned and sent directly to the PC you designated on your network. The Brother SmartUI will activate the default graphics application on the designated PC. You can change the ®...
Page 216: Scan To Ocr
For Network Scanning the Brother Control Center (SmartUI) selections are used only for configuring the will not be able to initiate a Network scan from the Brother Control Center (SmartUI). Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
Page 217: Scan To File
For Network Scanning the Brother Control Center (SmartUI) selections are used only for configuring the will not be able to initiate a Network scan from the Brother Control Center (SmartUI). Place the original face up in the ADF, or face down on the scanner glass.
Page 218: Important Information
Important information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: DCP-8020, DCP-8025D comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 219: Important
Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. WARNING Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties extended or granted by this document.
Page 220: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)
The purpose of the International E promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. TAR ® As an E Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined NERGY that this product meets the E efficiency. 13 - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ®...
Page 221: Laser Safety
FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Manufactured: BROTHER CORP. (ASIA) LTD. BROTHER BUJI NAN LING FACTORY Gold Garden Industry, Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzhen, China. This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J.
Page 222 WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Internal laser radiation Max. Radiation Power Wave Length Laser Class 13 - 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10)
Page 223: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Before cleaning, turn off the DCP’s power switch and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Page 224 Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call: In USA: 1-800-284-4357 or In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER.
Page 225: Trademarks
Trademarks 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. © Copyright 2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Page 226: Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance
DCP 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 additional help, call the Brother fax back system (USA only). In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 ERROR MESSAGES...
Page 227 (For DCP-8025D) on page 2-11.) Please close the face-up out tray. Please close the jam clear cover. (See Paper jams on page 14-5.) Call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: (514) 685-6464 Install the duplex tray correctly.
Page 228 If the DCP cannot reset itself and return to the copy setting prompt, it will display Machine Error XX. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number: In USA: 1-800-284-4329...
Page 229: Original Jams
Original jams Based upon where the original is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it. Original is jammed in the top of the ADF unit. Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Lift the ADF cover. Pull the jammed original out to the right.
Page 230: Paper Jams
Paper jams To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section. WARNING After you have just used the DCP, some parts inside the DCP are extremely hot. When you open the front cover or back output tray of the DCP, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram.
Page 231 Pull the paper tray completely out of the DCP. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the DCP. Press the cover release button and then open the front cover. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the DCP.
Page 232 WARNING To prevent damage to the DCP caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in the following diagram. Open the back output tray. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 7. If you have to pull the paper toward the back of the DCP, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and it may scatter on the next printouts.
Page 233 WARNING After you have just used the DCP, some internal parts of the DCP are extremely HOT! Wait for the DCP to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the DCP. Open the jam clear cover (fuser cover). Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit.
Page 234: Paper Is Jammed In The Duplex Tray (For Dcp-8025D)
Push the lock lever down and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Take out the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. Then put the toner cartridge back in the drum unit. Put the drum unit assembly back in the DCP. Put the paper tray in the DCP.
Page 235 Put the duplex tray and paper tray back into the DCP. ■ The Jam Duplex message appears if you remove a sheet of paper from the Face Down Output Tray after only one side has printed. ■ If the Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing is not set correctly for the paper size, paper jams may occur and the printing will be out of position on the page.
Page 236: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Dcp
SUGGESTIONS If the copy looks bad, clean the scanner area. If there is still problem, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514) 685-6464 (in Montreal) or your dealer for service. See Improving the print quality on page 14-14.
Page 237 4. Check with you computer manufacturer to confirm that the computer’s “MFC Connect Failure” If the DCP is not connected to your PC and you have loaded the Brother software, the PC will show ‘MFC Connect Failure’ each time you restart Windows Double-click “\tool\WarnOFF.REG”...
Page 238 DIFFICULTY Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are curled. Printed pages are smeared. Printouts are too light. Network Difficulties I cannot print over the Network 14 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS Thin or thick paper below the standard can cause this problem. Make sure you select the Paper Type that suits the media type you use.
Page 239: Improving The Print Quality
Improving the print quality This section provides information on the following topics: Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH CDEF abcdefghijk defg A B C D a b c d e b c d 0 1 2 3 4 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk A B C D a b c d e...
Page 240 Examples of poor print quality 3.7 in. (94 mm) 3.7 in. (94 mm) White Spots on black text and graphics at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals 3.7 in. (94 mm) 3.7 in. (94 mm) Black Spots at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals 14 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may...
Page 241 Examples of poor print Recommendation quality The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 14-30.) ABCDEFGH Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See About abcdefghijk A B C D paper on page 2-1.) a b c d e...
Page 242 Examples of poor print quality Curl or wave B DEFGH abc efghijk b c d e 1 3 4 Wrinkles or creases The drum unit is a consumable item and it is necessary to replace it periodically. 14 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Recommendation Check the paper type and quality.
Page 243: Packing And Shipping The Dcp
Packing and shipping the DCP Whenever you transport the DCP, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the DCP correctly, you may void your warranty. Turn the DCP power switch off. Unplug the DCP from the AC outlet. Lock the Scanner Lock Push the Scanner Lock Lever up to lock the scanner.
Page 244 Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. Close the front cover. Fold down the face-down output tray flap. Wrap the DCP in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing...
Page 245 Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, AC cord and printed materials in the original carton as shown below: If you are returning the DCP to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the DCP. Keep all separate parts to use with your ‘Exchange’...
Page 246: Routine Maintenance
White Film Glass strip Document Cover White film If the screen still displays a scanner error, call Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada), or (514) 685-6464 (in Montreal). 14 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...
Page 247: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the printer Caution ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may crack the panel. ■ Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the laser scanner window. ■ Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. ■...
Page 248: Cleaning The Drum Unit
Cleaning the drum unit We recommend placing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a cloth or large disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 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 ( ▼...
Page 249: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
Replacing the toner cartridge The DCP can print up to 6,500 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows Toner Low . The DCP is supplied with a standard toner cartridge that must be replaced after approximately 3,300 pages.
Page 250: How To Replace The Toner Cartridge
How to replace the toner cartridge WARNING Just after you use the DCP, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. HOT! Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. 14 - 25 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...
Page 251 Caution ■ Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. ■ To prevent damage to the DCP from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
Page 252 DCP. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened. ■ Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your DCP. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges.
Page 253 Gently rock the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Remove the protective cover. 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. Toner Cartridge TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 14 - 28 Drum Unit...
Page 254 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 to the Home position ( ▼ ) before reinstalling the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Home Position(▼) Reinstall the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly and close the front cover.
Page 255: Replacing The Drum Unit
Replacing the drum unit The DCP 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 purchase 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.
Page 256 WARNING Just after you have used the DCP, some internal parts of the DCP are extremely HOT! So please be careful. Follow these steps to replace the drum unit: Press the cover release button and then open the front cover. Remove the old drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
Page 257 Caution To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 14-24.) Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste.
Page 258 Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit into the plastic bag and discard it according to local regulations. Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 14-24.) Reinstall the new drum unit, keeping the front cover open.
Page 259: Checking The Drum Life
Checking the drum life You can see the percentage of the drum’s life that remains available. (DCP-8020) Menu Press —OR— If you have the optional tray #2, Menu press (DCP-8025D) Menu Press For five seconds, the LCD shows the available percentage of drum life.
Page 260: Optional Accessories
DCP. When you add the optional memory board, it increases the performance for both copier and printer operations. Model Name DCP-8020 (32 MB Standard Memory) DCP-8025D (32 MB Standard Memory) In general, the DIMM must have the following specifications: Type:...
Page 261: Installing The Optional Memory Board
Installing the optional memory board WARNING ■ DO NOT touch the surface of the main board within 15 minutes after turning off the power. Turn the DCP power switch off, unplug the DCP power cord from the AC outlet, and then disconnect the interface cable. WARNING Turn the DCP power switch off, before installing (or removing) the memory board.
Page 262 WARNING DIMM boards can be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity. Do not touch the memory chips or the board surface. Wear an antistatic wrist strap when you install or remove the board. If you do not have an antistatic wrist strap, frequently touch the bare metal on the printer.
Page 263 You can check the current memory size to press Menu (DCP-8020) or WARNING If the Status LED turns Red for a Service Error, please coll Brother Custome Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514) 685-6464 (in Montreal). Menu (DCP-8025D).
Page 264: Network (Lan) Board
Network (LAN) board When you add the optional Network (LAN) Board (NC-9100h), you can connect your DCP into the network to use the Network Scanner, Network Printer and Network Management operations. WARNING DO NOT touch the surface of the main board within 15 minutes after turning off the power.
Page 265: Before Starting Installation
Before starting installation Be careful when handling the NC-9100h. There are many delicate electronic components that are susceptible to damage from static electricity. To avoid such damage, use the following precautions when handling the board. ■ Leave the NC-9100h in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.
Page 266 WARNING Turn the DCP power switch off, before installing (or removing) the NC-9100h board. Remove the side cover. Loosen the two screws, and then remove the metal shield plate. Loosen the two screws, and then remove the metal cover plate. 15 - 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Cover Plate...
Page 267 Plug the NC-9100h into connector P1 located on the main board as shown in the illustration (press finmly) and secure the NC-9100h with the two screws. Put the metal shield plate back on and secure it with the two screws. Put the side cover back on.
Page 268: Step 2: Connecting The Nc-9100H To An Unshielded Twisted Pair 10Base-T Or 100Base-Tx Ethernet Network
Step 2: Connecting the NC-9100h to an Unshielded Twisted Pair 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet Network To connect the NC-9100h to a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Network, you must have an Unshielded Twist Pair Cable. One side of the cable must be connected to a free port on your Ethernet hub and the other side must be connected to the 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connector (an RJ45 Connector) of the NC-9100h.
Page 269: Test Switch
Link/Speed LED is green: 10 BASE T Ethernet This Link/Speed LED will be green if the print server is connected to a 10 BASE T Ethernet. Active LED is yellow: The Active LED will blink if the print server is receiving or transmitting data.
Page 270: Paper Tray #2
Paper Tray #2 You can purchase the Paper Tray #2 accessory (LT-5000) to use as a third paper source. Tray #2 holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 ) paper. Paper Tray #2: Basis Weight: Moisture Content: We Recommend: Cut sheet: 15 - 11 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Holds approx.
Page 271: Glossary
True Type fonts The fonts that are used in the Windows systems. If you install the Brother True Type fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows User Settings A printed report that shows the current settings of your DCP.
Page 272: Specifications
Specifications Product description The DCP-8020, DCP-8025D are 3 in 1 Multi-Function Centers: Printer, Copier and Color Scanner. The DCP-8025D includes Duplex Printing. General Memory Capacity Optional Memory Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Paper Tray Manual Feed Tray Multi-Purpose Tray Printer Type...
Page 273: Print Media
Weight Noise Temperature Humidity Print media Paper Input Paper Output Without Drum/Toner Unit: DCP-8020: 36.6 lb/16.6 kg DCP-8025D: 39.9 lb/18.1 kg Operating: 53 dB A or less Standby: 30 dB A or less Operating: 50 - 90.5 (10 - 32.5 °F...
Page 274: Copy
Up to 600 × 2,400 dpi (optical) * Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning with ® Windows XP (resolution up to 9600 x 9600 dpi can be selected by using the Brother scanner utility) ADF Width: 5.8" to 8.5" (148 mm to 216 mm) ADF Height: 5.8"...
Page 275: Printer
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. ■ Even if your computer has a USB 1.1 interface you can connect the DCP. PCL6 (Brother Printing System for Windows emulation mode of HP LaserJet) and BR-Script ® (PostScript ) Level 3 ®...
Page 276: Computer Requirements
Scanning* Only) NOTE: USB is not supported under Windows All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. For the latest drivers, access the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ Application Software is different for Windows ® Macintosh Scanning is supported in 10.2.1 or greater.
Page 277: Consumable Items
Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life Expectancy Drum Unit Life Expectancy TN-530: Standard Toner Cartridge - Up to 3,300* pages TN-560: High Yield Toner Cartridge - Up to 6,500* pages *(when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Toner life expectancy will vary depending upon the type of average print job.
Page 278: Network (Lan) Board (Nc-9100H
Ethernet 10/100 BASE-TX Auto Negotiation TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC,NetBIOS RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA, WINS LPR/LPD, Port9100, SMTP/POP3 SMB(NetBIOS/ IP), IPP, SSDP, Rendezvous, FTP SNMP, MIBII as well as Brother private MIB TELNET, HTTP, TFTP Included Utilities: BRAdmin Professional and Web Based Management ■...
Page 279: Index
Accessories and supplies ...ii ADF (automatic document feeder), using ... 1-10 ADF cover ... 14-4 Brother accessories and supplies ...ii Brother numbers ... i Customer Service ... i fax back system ...ii frequently asked questions (FAQs) ... i product support ... i warranties ...iii, iv, vii...
Page 280 Out of Memory ... 14-2 while scanning a document ... 5-4 FCC Notices (USA) ... 13-1 to 13-2 gray scale ... S-3 jams original ... 14-4 paper ... 14-5 LAN Configuration ... 3-7, 3-8 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) LCD Contrast ... 4-7 maintenance, routine ...
Page 281 ® Scansoft TextBridge OCR ... 8-22 Secure key ...6-16 shipping the DCP ... 14-18 Sleep Time ...4-5 software Brother Control Center ... 9-1 ® ScanSoft Paper Port specifications, general ...S-1 temporary copy settings ...5-5 toner cartridge replacing ... 14-24, 14-25 save toner ...4-4...
Page 282 Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because the power requirements of your Digital Copier/Printer may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries.

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