USER’S GUIDE DCP-7030 DCP-7040 Version A ARL/ASA/NZ
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Table of Contents Section I 1 General General information 2 Using the documentation .......................................................................................2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide ...................................................................3 Viewing documentation ...................................................................................3 Control panel overview ............
Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................ 23 Using the Options key ................................................................................... 24 Improving copy quality................................................................................... 25 Sorting copies using the ADF (DCP-7040 only) ............................................ 25 Adjusting contrast ...................................................................................
Cleaning the laser scanner window ...............................................................65 Cleaning the corona wire ...............................................................................67 Cleaning the drum unit ..................................................................................69 Replacing the consumable items.........................................................................71 Replacing a toner cartridge ...............................................................
Section I General General information Loading paper and documents General setup I 2 6 18
1 General information Using the documentation Note 1 Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Bold Bold style identifies keys on the machine control panel or computer screen. Italics Italicized style emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.
General information Accessing the Software User’s Guide 1 This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use the advanced features of Printer and Scanner. When you are ready to learn detailed information about these operations, read the Software User’s Guide.
Chapter 1 How to find scanning instructions 1 There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows: Software User's Guide: Note 1 1 The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be viewed from the Help selection in the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE application. Viewing documentation (Macintosh®) a b Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled Macintosh® into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear.
General information Control panel overview 1 1 DCP-7030 and DCP-7040 have the same keys. 1 Print key Job Cancel Cancels a programmed print job and clears it from the machine’s memory. To cancel multiple print jobs, hold down this key until the LCD shows Job Cancel (All). 2 Scan key Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) 3 Copy keys: Options You can choose and easily choose temporary settings for copying.
2 Loading paper and documents Loading paper and print media The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray or manual feed slot. When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following: If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it through the software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size in the printer driver or by using the control panel buttons.
Loading paper and documents e Note (For Asia) For Legal size paper, press the release button in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal size paper is not available in some regions) Fold out the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. 2 1 c Loading paper in the manual feed slot Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1). The side to be printed on must be face down.
Chapter 2 b Open the manual feed slot cover. Printing on thick paper, bond paper, labels and envelopes 2 When the back output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, labels or envelopes. Note c d 8 Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use.
Loading paper and documents c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or print media (see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 11.) is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper or the transparency may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
Chapter 2 Unprintable area 2 Unprintable area for copies 2 The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 3 mm from the top and bottom and 2 mm from both sides of the paper. 2 Unprintable area when printing from a computer When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below. Portrait 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 mm 1 4.23 mm 2 2 mm 2 6.
Loading paper and documents Acceptable paper and other print media 2 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. 2 You can use the following types of print media: plain paper, bond paper, recycled paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes. For best results, follow the instructions below: Use paper made for plain paper copying. Use paper that is 75 to 90 gsm. Use labels and transparencies which are designed for use in laser machines.
Chapter 2 Type and size of paper 2 The machine loads paper from the installed standard paper tray or manual feed slot. Standard paper tray 2 Manual Feed Slot 2 The manual feed slot can hold a sheet with a size of 76.2 to 220 mm wide and 116 to 406.4 mm long. You can use the manual feed slot if you are using special paper, envelopes or labels.
Loading paper and documents Handling and using special paper The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Chapter 2 Envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two sheets of paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction.
Loading paper and documents • with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • with sealing flaps as shown in figure below • with each side folded as shown in figure below If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.
Chapter 2 Loading documents Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (DCP-7040 only) a 2 Unfold the ADF document output support flap (1) and the ADF support flap (2). 2 1 2 The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 gsm paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF. CAUTION DO NOT leave thick documents on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam. b c Fan the pages well.
Loading paper and documents Using the scanner glass (Flatbed) 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. CAUTION 2 If the document is a book or is thick do not slam the cover or press on it. 2 Note (DCP-7040 only) To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. a b Lift the document cover. c Close the document cover.
3 General setup Paper settings Paper type 3 Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type. Press OK. d Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain, Thick, Thicker, Transparency or Recycled Paper. Press OK. e Press Stop/Exit. Paper size (For Oceania) 3 Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality.
General setup Volume settings Beeper volume When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press a key, make a mistake. You can choose a range of volume levels, from High to Off. a b Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose 3.Beeper. Press OK. d Press a or b to choose Off, Low, Med or High. Press OK. e Press Stop/Exit. 3 3 Ecology features 3 Toner Save 3 You can save toner using this feature.
Chapter 3 Sleep time 3 Setting the sleep time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. When the machine receives computer data or makes a copy, the timer will be reset. The default setting is 05 minutes. While the machine is in sleep mode the LCD will display Sleep. When printing or copying in sleep mode, there will be a short delay while the fuser warms up.
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4 Making copies How to copy Entering copy mode 4 4 4 Making multiple copies a b 4 Load your document. Do one of the folowing: Press Number of Copies to enter the number of copies (Up to 99). Press or hold a or b to increase or decrease the number of copies. 1 Stack/Sort 1 2 Copy ratio and copy layout 3 Contrast 4 Quality 5 Number of copies 1 Sort is only available for the DCP-7040. Making a single copy a b 22 c Press Start.
Making copies Copy options (temporary settings) 4 When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different combinations. (DCP-7040 only) When set to Auto, the machine calculates the reduction ratio that best fits the paper size the paper tray is set to. (See Paper size on page 18.) Auto is only available when using the ADF. Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400% in 1% increments.
Chapter 4 Using the Options key 4 Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy. Press Menu selections Options Press a or b, then press OK Press a or b, then press OK Quality Auto* Page 25 Text Photo (DCP-7040 only) Stack/Sort Stack* 25 Sort (appears when the document is in the ADF) Page Layout Off(1 in 1)* 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Making copies Improving copy quality 4 You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Auto. Auto Auto is the recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs. Text Suitable for documents containing only text. Sorting copies using the ADF (DCP-7040 only) You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so on. a b c Photo Suitable for copying photographs.
Chapter 4 Adjusting contrast Contrast Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid. To temporarily change the contrast setting, follow the steps below: a b c d e Load your document. 4 Making N in 1 copies (page layout) 4 You can reduce the amount of paper used when copying by using the N in 1 copy feature. This allows you to copy two or four pages onto one page, which lets you save paper. Important 4 Enter the number of copies you want.
Making copies i After all the pages have been scanned, press b in g to finish. (DCP-7040 only) If you are copying from the ADF: 4 in 1 (P) 4 Insert your document face up in the direction shown below: 4 in 1 (L) 2 in 1 (P) Out of memory message 2 in 1 (L) 4 4 If the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD message will guide you through the next step. 4 in 1 (P) (DCP-7030 only) If you get an Out of Memory message, press Stop/Exit to cancel the operation.
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Section III Software Software features III 30
5 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). This guide has easy to use links that, when clicked, will take you directly to a particular section. You can find information on these features: Printing How to read HTML User’s Guide ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh®) Note For Windows® Note If you have not installed the software, see Chapter 1.
Software features For Macintosh® a Make sure your Macintosh® is turned on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. b c Double-click the Documentation icon. d Click on SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE in the top menu, and then click the heading you would like to read from the list at the left of the window. 5 Double-click your language folder, and then double-click the top page file.
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Section IV Appendixes Safety and legal Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Menu and features Specifications Glossary IV 34 47 80 84 92
A Safety and legal Choosing a location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration. Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° C and 32.5° C and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation). Make sure cables leading to the machine do not constitute a trip hazard. Avoid placing your machine on the carpet. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators.
Safety and legal Important information A Safety precautions A Please read these instructions before attempting any maintenance, and keep them for later reference. When using your equipment, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. DO NOT use this product near water, or in a damp environment. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
WARNING Before cleaning the inside of the machine, unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. Always make sure the plug is fully inserted. After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
Safety and legal If moving your machine, use the handholds provided. First making sure to disconnect any cables. DO NOT use any flammable substances, spray or organic solvent/liquids containing alcohol/ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. Refer to Routine maintenance on page 63 for how to clean the machine. Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine.
IEC60825-1+A2:2001 Specification A This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC60825-1+A2:2001 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Internal laser radiation A Wave length: 780 - 800 nm Output: 10 mW max.
Safety and legal International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement A The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
7 Slots and openings in the casing at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless adequate ventilation is provided.
Safety and legal Important Information for New Zealand A Important Safety Instructions A 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outside of the machine and the scanner glass. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable surface, stand, or table.
If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. IMPORTANT-For Your Safety A To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard threepin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide connection to ground.
Safety and legal Important Information for Some Countries A Important Safety Instructions A 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outside of the machine and the scanner glass. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5 DO NOT place this product near water. 6 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
Safety and legal Legal limitations for copying A It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. This memorandum is intended to be a guide rather than a complete list. We suggest you check with relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document.
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. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
B Troubleshooting and routine maintenance B Troubleshooting B If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. If you are having difficulty with your machine B Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips.
Printing difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The machine prints the first couple of pages correctly, then some pages have text missing. Check the settings in your application to make sure that it is set up to work with your machine. The headers or footers appear when the document displays on the screen but they do not show up when it is printed. There is an unprintable area on the top and bottom of the page. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document to allow for this.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Print quality difficulties Difficulties Printed pages are curled. Suggestions Low quality thin or thick paper or not printing on the recommended side of the paper could cause this problem. Try turning over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Make sure that you choose the Paper Type that suits the print media type you are using. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 11.) Printed pages are smeared. Printouts are too light.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 11.) Choose Thick paper mode in the printer driver, choose Thick in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting or use thinner paper than you are currently using. (See Paper type on page 18 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high humidity can cause hollow print.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Check the paper type and quality. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 11.) B DEFGH abc efghijk A CD bcde 1 34 Make sure that paper is loaded correctly. (See Loading paper in the paper tray on page 6.) Turn over the stack of paper in the tray or rotate the paper 180° in the input tray.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation 75 mm Make ten copies of a blank, white sheet of paper. (See Making multiple copies on page 22.) If the problem is not solved, the drum unit may have glue from a label stuck on the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 69.) 75 mm The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 74.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab. Be sure to return the green tab to the home position (a). (See Cleaning the corona wire on page 67.) The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 74.) The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call your Brother dealer for service. All black Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use our recommended paper. (See Device Options (For Windows®) or Print Settings (For Macintosh®) in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Turn the paper over in the paper tray, and print again. (Excluding Letterhead paper) Lift up the output tray support flap. Curled Replace the paper in the paper tray with paper from a freshly opened ream.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error and maintenance messages B As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. You can clear most errors and routine maintenance messages by yourself.
Error Message Cause Fuser Error The temperature of fuser unit Turn the power switch off, wait a few does not rise at a specified seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the temperature within specified time. machine for 15 minutes with the power on. Action The fuser unit is too hot. The machine has a mechanical problem. Disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes, then reconnect it. Jam Rear The paper is jammed in the back of the machine. (See Paper jams on page 59.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error Message Cause Action Toner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low, you can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the toner cartridge is near the end of its life and the toner will soon need replacing. Order a new toner cartridge now.
Document jams (DCP-7040 only) Document is jammed under the document cover If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. Note After removing a jammed document, check that no paper scraps are left in the machine that could cause another jam. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b c Open the ADF cover. a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b c Lift the document cover. d e Close the document cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper jams To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section. Note CAUTION B To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. • Please confirm that you have installed both a toner cartridge and a drum unit in the machine. If you have not installed a drum unit or have installed the drum unit incorrectly, then this may cause a paper jam in your Brother machine.
CAUTION e If you cannot pull the jammed paper out of the output tray opening, take the paper tray completely out of the machine. f Pull the jammed paper out of the paper tray opening. g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. h i Put the paper tray back in the machine. We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed at the back of the machine a d B Pull the tabs toward you to open the fuser cover (1). Open the front cover. 1 b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. e Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. B CAUTION We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a sheet of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
Paper is jammed inside the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly a Open the front cover. b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. c B Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. CAUTION Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance e Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correctly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. Routine maintenance B WARNING Use neutral detergents. f Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. DO NOT use any flammable substances, spray or organic solvent/liquids containing alcohol/ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine.
Cleaning the outside of the machine a Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. e Wipe the inside and the outside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust. f Re-load the paper and put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. g Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance c In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) and the scanner glass strip (2) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. Cleaning the laser scanner window B WARNING 1 Use neutral detergents. 2 d DO NOT use any flammable substances, spray or organic solvent/liquids containing alcohol/ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open the front or back cover (back output tray) of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance d Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. e f Close the front cover. If you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows: b Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. Open the front cover. Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. CAUTION Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first. Turn on the machine.
d Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times. 1 CAUTION Be sure to return the green tab to the home position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. e Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. f g Close the front cover. 68 Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Cleaning the drum unit If you have print quality problems, clean the drum unit as follows. a Turn off the machine. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. b Open the front cover. B To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
e Put the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print. f Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the OPC drum (1). 1 g Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. i Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. j k Close the front cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Replacing the consumable items B You will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates that the life of the consumable is over. Toner cartridge Drum unit Order No. TN-2130 (Standard), TN-2150 (High Yield) Order No. DR-2125 Note • Discard used consumable items according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office.
WARNING b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open the front or back cover (back output tray) of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations. Unpack the toner cartridge just before you put it in the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long time, the toner life will be shortened.
f Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correctly, the lock lever will lift automatically. CAUTION Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. i Close the front cover. CAUTION Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge correctly or it may separate from the drum unit. g h Clean the corona wire of the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Note The drum unit is a consumable item, and it is necessary to replace it periodically. There are many factors that determine the actual 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 approximately 12,000 pages 1. The actual number of pages your drum will print may be significantly less than this estimate.
To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. Note Be sure to seal up the used drum unit tightly in a bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the unit. d e c Unpack the new drum unit. Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the green lock lever will lift automatically.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance g Machine information Put the new drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the machine. B Checking the serial number B You can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD. a b h i Press Clear/Back. To confirm you are installing a new drum, press a. When the LCD shows Accepted, close the front cover. Changing LCD language You can change the LCD language. a b c Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 0.
Checking the Drum life You can see the machine’s drum life on the LCD. a b c d Packing and shipping the machine CAUTION Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 3.Machine Info. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 3.Drum Life. Press OK. You can see the remaining percentage of drum life. Press Stop/Exit. Note The drum life check will be accurate only if you have reset the drum counter when you installed a new drum unit. It will not be accurate if you have reset the drum counter during the life of a used drum.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance h Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, AC cord and printed materials in the original carton as shown below: B i Close the carton and tape it shut.
C Menu and features On-screen programming C Menu keys C Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys. We have created step by step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine. Simply follow the steps as they guide you through the menu selections and programming options. Menu table Access the menu. C Accept an option. You can program your machine by using the Menu table on page 82.
Menu and features How to access the menu mode a b C Press Menu. Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want. c Press OK when the option you want appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level. d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection. e Press OK. When you have finished setting an option, the LCD will show Accepted. f Press Stop/Exit to exit Menu mode.
Menu table C The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup 1.Paper Type — Thin Sets the type of paper in the paper tray. 18 Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. 18 Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 19 Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. 19 Conserves power. 20 Plain* Page Thick Thicker Transparency Recycled Paper 2.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup (continued) 5.LCD Contrast — b -nnnno+ a Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. 20 b -nnnon+ a Page b -nnonn+ a* b -nonnn+ a b -onnnn+ a 2.Copy 6.User Settings — — Lists your current settings 20 0.Local Language — (Choose your language) Allows you to change the LCD language for your country. 77 1.Quality — Auto* You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document.
D Specifications D General D Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Memory Capacity 16 MB LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters × 2 lines Power Source 220 - 240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption Peak: 1056 W Copying: Average 320 W 1 Sleep: (DCP-7030) Average 8 W (DCP-7040) Average 9 W Standby: Average 75 W 1 When making a copy from one sheet Dimensions DCP-7030 257 mm 428 mm 396 mm DCP-7040 304 mm 428 mm 84 396 mm
Specifications Weight Without Drum/Toner Unit: (DCP-7030) 8.7 kg (DCP-7040) 10 kg Noise level Sound power Operating (Copying): LWAd = 6.2 Bell Standby: LWAd = 4.4 Bell Sound pressure Temperature Humidity ADF (automatic document feeder) Operating (Copying): LpAm = 53 dBA Standby: LpAm = 32 dBA Operating: 10 to 32.
Print media Paper Input D Paper Tray Paper Type: Plain paper, Transparencies 1 or Recycled paper Paper Size: Letter, A4, B5 (ISO), A5, B6, A6 and Executive (Legal and Folio for Asia) Paper Weight: 60 to 105 gsm Maximum paper tray capacity: Up to 250 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper Manual Feed Slot Paper Type: Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies, Bond paper, Envelopes or Labels Paper Size: Width: 76.2 to 220 mm Length:116 to 406.
Specifications Copy D Colour/Monochrome Monochrome Document Size ADF Width: 148 to 215.9 mm ADF Length: 148 to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mm Scanner Glass Length: Max. 297 mm Copy Width: 1 Max. 210 mm Multiple Copies Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages Reduce/Enlarge 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Resolution Up to 600 × 600 dpi First Copy Out Time less than 15 seconds (from READY mode) 1 The first copy out time may vary depending on scanner lamp warm up time.
Scan D Colour/Monochrome Yes TWAIN Compliant Yes (Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®) Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater WIA Compliant Yes (Windows® XP/Windows Vista®) Colour Depth 24 bit colour Resolution Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (interpolated) 1 Up to 600 × 2400 dpi (optical) 1(From Scanner Glass) Up to 600 × 600 dpi (optical) 1(From ADF) Document Size ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm ADF Length: 148.0 to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.
Specifications Print Printer Driver D Host-Based Driver for Windows® 2000 Professional/ XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/ Windows Server® 2003 (print only via network) Macintosh® Printer Driver for Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater 1 Resolution HQ1200 (2400 × 600 dpi), 600, 300 dpi Print Speed Up to 22 pages/minute (A4 size) 1 First Print Out Time Less than 10 seconds. (from the Ready state and the standard tray) The print speed may change depending on the type of document you print.
Computer requirements D Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Operating System Version Supported PC Software Functions Windows® Windows® Printing, Scanning Operating 2000 1 4 System Professional PC Interface Processor Minimum Speed Minimum Recom Hard Disk Space RAM mended to install RAM For For Drivers Applic ations USB Intel® Pentium II® or equivalent 64 MB 256 MB 150 MB 310 MB 128 MB Windows® XP Home® 2 4 Windows® XP Professional 2 4 Windows® XP P
Specifications Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life D Standard Toner Cartridge: TN-2130: Approx. 1,500 pages (A4) 1 High-Yield Toner Cartridge: Drum Unit TN-2150: Approx. 2,600 pages (A4) 1 DR-2125: Approx. 12,000 pages (A4) 2 1 Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. 2 Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use. Note • Brother does not recommend the use of consumables other than genuine Brother consumables.
E Glossary E This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. Scanning The process of sending an electronic image of a paper document into your computer. Beeper Volume Volume setting for the beep when you press a key or make an error.
F Index A ADF (automatic document feeder) using .....................................................16 Apple® Macintosh® See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. C Canceling print jobs .................................................5 Changing LCD language ..........................77 Cleaning corona wire ...........................................67 drum unit ...............................................69 laser scanner window ...........................65 scanner glass .............................
M Machine information checking remaining life of drum unit .....78 page counts ..........................................77 Macintosh® See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Maintenance, routine ...............................63 checking the remaining life of drum unit 78 replacing drum unit ............................................74 toner cartridge ....................................71 Memory storage ..................................................80 Menu Table ....................................
paper handling ...................................48 print quality ........................................49 printing ...............................................47 scanning ............................................48 software .............................................48 maintenance messages on LCD ...........55 paper jam ..............................................59 U User Settings List .....................................20 V Volume, setting beeper .........................................
For Australia Only: Warranty & Repair – For details about warranty on your Brother Product, the details are listed on the following link: www.brother.com.au under Warranty.
This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchsed in their own countries.
