USER’S GUIDE DCP-7030 DCP-7040 Not all models are available in all countries.
If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: DCP-7030 and DCP-7040 (Circle your model number) Serial Number: 1 Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: 1 The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service. Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.
Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product.
Ordering accessories and supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (You can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.) Note In Canada only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE.
Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) Who is covered: This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as “Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).
Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER /FAX MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service Centres, will repair or replace (at Brother’s sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in Canada.
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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 ...................................................................................
Making multiple copies .................................................................................. 24 Stop copying.................................................................................................. 24 Copy options (temporary settings)....................................................................... 25 Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................ 25 Adjusting contrast ...............................................................
Cleaning the corona wire ...............................................................................66 Cleaning the drum unit ..................................................................................68 Replacing the consumable items.........................................................................70 Replacing a toner cartridge ...........................................................................70 Replacing the drum unit..............................................................
Section I General General information Loading paper and documents General setup I 2 7 19
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: 1 Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3 1 The complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR How-to-Guides can be viewed from the Help selection in the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE application. a b Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labeled Macintosh® into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear.
General information Accessing Brother support (for Windows®) To visit our web site for original/genuine Brother supplies (http://www.brother.com/original/), click Supplies Information. 1 You can find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers on page i and on the Brother CD-ROM. 1 To return to the main page, click Back. Or, if you have finished, click Exit. Click Brother Support on the main menu.
Chapter 1 Control panel overview 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 choose 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.
Chapter 2 e Note For Legal size paper, press in the inside latches and pull out the back of the paper tray. Unfold the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. 1 c 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. 1 Loading paper in the manual feed slot You can load envelopes and special print media one at a time into this slot.
Loading paper and documents 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 • Remove each printed sheet or envelope immediately to prevent a paper jam.
Chapter 2 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 print media (paper, transparency and so on) is straight and in the proper position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper or the transparency may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
Loading paper and documents Unprintable area 2 Unprintable area for copies 2 The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 0.12 in. (3 mm) from the top and bottom and 0.16 in. (4 mm) from both sides of the paper. 2 Unprintable area when printing from a computer 2 When using the default driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below. Portrait 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 0.12 in. (3 mm) 2 0.16 in. (4 mm) 1 0.16 in. (4.23 mm) 2 0.25 in. (6.
Chapter 2 Acceptable paper and other print media Recommended paper and print media Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: plain paper, bond paper, recycled paper, transparencies, labels or envelopes. To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper.
Loading paper and documents Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper Tray Manual Feed Slot Paper size Paper types No. of sheets A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Folio 1. Plain paper and recycled paper up to 250 [20 lb (80 g/m2)] Transparency up to 10 Plain paper, recycled paper, bond paper, envelopes, labels and transparencies 1 Width: 3 to 8.66 in. (76.2 to 220 mm) Length: 4.57 to 16 in. (116 to 406.4 mm) 1 2 2 Folio size is 8 in. × 13 in. (215.9 mm x 330.
Chapter 2 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.
Loading paper and documents 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.
Chapter 2 • with double flaps as shown in figure below • with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • with sealing flaps as shown in figure below Labels 2 The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit.
Loading paper and documents Loading documents Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (DCP-7040 only) 2 2 Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. Documents must be from 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm) wide and from 5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm) long, and of a standard weight [20 lb (80 g/m2)]. a The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb (80 g/m2 ) paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.
Chapter 2 Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to 8.5 in. wide and 11.7 in. long (215.9 mm wide and 297 mm long). 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. 18 Using the document guidelines on the left, center the document face down on the scanner glass.
3 General setup Paper settings Paper type c c Press a or b to choose 2.Paper Size. 3 General Setup 2.Paper Size 3 Press OK. Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality. a b 3 d Press a or b to choose A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 or Folio. Press OK. e Press Stop/Exit. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. 3 Note Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type. General Setup 1.
Chapter 3 Ecology features Toner save 3 3 You can save toner using this feature. When you set toner save to On, print appears lighter. The default setting is Off. a b c Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 4.Ecology. General Setup 4.Ecology Press OK. d Press a or b to choose 1.Toner Save. Press OK. e Press a or b to choose On or Off. Press OK. f Press Stop/Exit. Note We do not recommend Toner Save for printing Photo or Gray Scale images.
General setup LCD contrast 3 User Settings List You can change the contrast to make the LCD look lighter or darker. You can print a list of the settings you programmed. a b a b c Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 5.LCD Contrast. c General Setup 5.LCD Contrast e Press a to make the LCD darker. Or, press b to make the LCD lighter. Press OK. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. 3 Press a or b to choose 6.User Settings.
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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 following: 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 24 Load your document. Press Start. 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) Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper. Auto is only available when using the ADF. Custom(25-400%) allows you to enter a ratio from 25% to 400%.
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. Enter the number of copies you want. Press Contrast. Press a or b to increase or decrease the contrast. Press OK. Press Start. To change the default setting follow the steps below: a b Press Menu. c Press a or b to choose 2.Contrast. Press a or b to choose 2.Copy. Press OK. Copy 2.Contrast Press OK.
Making copies 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 Page 4 Quality Auto* 27 Photo Text (DCP-7040 only) Stack/Sort Stack* 28 Sort (appears when the document is in the ADF) Page Layout Off(1 in 1)* 28 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.
Chapter 4 Making N in 1 copies (page layout) To change the default setting, follow the steps below: a b c Press Menu. 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. Press a or b to choose 2.Copy. Press OK. Press a or b to choose 1.Quality. Important Copy 1.Quality Please make sure the paper size is set to Letter, A4, Legal or Folio. Press OK.
Making copies i After all the pages have been scanned, press b in h 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) 4 Out of memory message 2 in 1 (L) 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 32
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 36 46 79 83 91
A Safety and legal Choosing a location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks. Put the machine near a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50° F and 90.5° F (10° C and 32.5° C) and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation). CAUTION Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
Safety and legal To use the machine safely A Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. If you do not follow these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the AC power outlet (See Routine maintenance on page 62.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or scanner cover. (DCP-7040 only) To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration. DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire.
Safety and legal CAUTION Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line or unplug the cords during a lightning storm. Note The fuser unit is marked with a Caution label. Please DO NOT remove or damage the label.
Important information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) Responsible Party: A A Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: DCP-7030 and DCP-7040 comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety and legal Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) A This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB–003 du Canada. Disconnect device A This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off power completely.
FDA regulations A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One of the following labels on the back of the machine indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Manufactured: Brother Industries (Vietnam) Ltd.
Safety and legal 8 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT defeat the purpose of the grounded plug. 9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine. 10 DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people can walk on the cord.
18 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following: DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool or in a wet basement. DO NOT use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an electrical shock).
Safety and legal Trademarks A 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 Troubleshooting B B IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. If you are having difficulty with your machine If you think there is a problem, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Printing difficulties Difficulties No printout. Suggestions Check that the machine is plugged in and the power switch is turned on. Check that the toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 74.) Check the interface cable connection on both the machine and your computer. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen.
Software difficulties Difficulties Suggestions Cannot install software or print. Run the Repair MFL-Pro Suite program on the CD-ROM. This program will repair and reinstall the software. Cannot perform ‘2 in 1’ or ‘4 in 1’ printing. Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the same. The machine does not print from Adobe Illustrator. Try to reduce the print resolution. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Improving the print quality Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 White lines across the page B Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 12.) Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting.
Examples of poor print quality FGH ABCDE ijk h fg e d abc ABCD abcde 01234 Page skewed Recommendation Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. Set the paper guides correctly. (See Loading paper in the paper tray on page 7.) The paper tray may be too full. If you are using the manual feed slot, see Loading paper in the manual feed slot on page 8. Check the paper type and quality.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl. If you do not use the machine often, the paper may have been in the paper tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also, fan the paper stack and then rotate the paper 180° in the paper tray. Curled or wavy 2.95 in. (75 mm) 2.95 in. (75 mm) Make ten copies of a blank, white sheet of paper.
Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH CDEF abcdefghijk defg ABCD abcde 01234 Faint Recommendation Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on, may cause this print fault. (See Choosing a location on page 36.) If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off Toner Save mode in the machine menu settings or Toner Save mode in the printer Properties of the driver.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 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 12.) ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black toner marks across the page If you use label sheets for laser machines, the glue from the sheets may sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 68.
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 correct most errors and routine maintenance 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. Init Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem. Disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes and then reconnect it. Jam Rear The paper is jammed in the back of the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Document jams (DCP-7040 only) c Pull the jammed document out to the right. d e Close the document cover. B 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. d e B Pull the jammed document out to the left.
Paper jams B To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section. Note • 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 improperly, then this may cause a paper jam in your Brother machine. • If the error message remains, open and close the front cover and fuser cover firmly to reset the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper will be pulled out with the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. d e Close the scanner cover. 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.
Paper is jammed at the back of the machine a d B Pull the tabs (1) toward you to open the fuser cover (2). Open the front cover. 2 1 b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. CAUTION e Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. f g Close the back cover (back output tray). h Close the front cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 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.
e Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in properly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. Routine maintenance B WARNING Use neutral detergents. DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type of spray, or any type of flammable substance to clean the outside or inside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. For more infomation see Important safety instructions on page 42.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance b Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. g Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch. Cleaning the scanner glass c B a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. b Lift the document cover (1).
d Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch. Cleaning the laser scanner window WARNING Note In addition to cleaning the scanner glass and glass strip with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water, run your finger tip over the glass to see if you can feel anything on it. If you feel dirt or debris, clean the glass again concentrating on that area. You may need to repeat the cleaning process three or four times.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance WARNING HOT SURFACE CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 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 (back output tray) of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. If you do this, you may get burned.
d Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. Cleaning the corona wire If you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows: e f a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. b Open the front cover. c Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Close the front cover. Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet. Turn on the machine’s power switch.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance g To prevent damage to the machine caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC power outlet first, and then reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch. CAUTION To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below.
Cleaning the drum unit If you have print quality problems, clean the drum unit as follows. a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. 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. CAUTION c Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance e Put the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print. DO NOT use a scrubbing or wiping motion because this might damage the drum. h f Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in properly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the OPC drum (1).
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-330, TN-360 Order No. DR-360 Note • Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable items to the Brother collection program.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 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. When you open the front or back cover (back output tray) of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. If you do this, you may get burned.
CAUTION Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. Wait to unpack the new toner cartridge until immediately before you put it in the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long time, the toner life will be shortened. To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance f Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. i Close the front cover. CAUTION CAUTION Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.
Replacing the drum unit The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Drum End Soon, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to buy a new one. Even if the LCD shows Drum End Soon, you may be able to continue printing without having to replace the drum unit for a while. However, if there is a noticeable deterioration in the output print quality (even before Drum End Soon appears), then the drum unit should be replaced.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance b Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. c Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. CAUTION To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations. CAUTION We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
e Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in properly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. CAUTION Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit. f Clean the primary 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).
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Machine information Checking the serial number B B Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 3.Machine Info. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose 1.Serial No. Press OK. d Press Stop/Exit. B You can see the machine’s drum life on the LCD. a b You can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD. a b Checking the Drum life Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 3.Machine Info. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose 3.Drum Life. Press OK.
Packing and shipping the machine h B Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, AC cord and printed materials in the original carton as shown below: CAUTION If you pack the machine soon after turning off the power make sure the machine has cooled down completely. When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine properly, you could void your warranty. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier.
C Menu and features On-screen programming C Menu keys C 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 81.
How to access the menu mode a b Press Menu. 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. 80 Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want.
Menu and features 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. 19 Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. 19 Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 19 Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. 20 Conserves power.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup (continued) 5.LCD Contrast — b -nnnno+ a Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. 21 b -nnnon+ a Page b -nnonn+ a* b -nonnn+ a b -onnnn+ a 6.User Settings — — Lists your current settings. 21 0.Local Language — (in USA) Allows you to change the LCD language for your country. See Quick Setup Guide. English* Spanish (in Canada) English* French 2.Copy 1.Quality — Auto* Text Photo 2.
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 110-120 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Peak: 1056 W Copying: Average 320 W 1 Sleep: (DCP-7030) Average 8 W (DCP-7040) Average 9 W Standby: 1 Average 75 W When making a copy from one sheet Dimensions DCP-7030 D 10.1 in. (257 mm) 15.6 in. (396 mm) 16.9 in.
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: 50° F to 90.5° F (10 to 32.
Specifications 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, Executive, Legal and Folio Paper Weight: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2) Maximum Paper Tray Capacity: Up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) Plain Paper Manual Feed Slot Paper Type: Plain Paper, Transparencies, Recycled Paper, Bond Paper, Envelopes or Labels 1 Paper Size: Width: 3.0 to 8.66 in. (76.2 to 220 mm) Length: 4.57 to 16 in.
Copy D Copy Speed Up to 23 pages/minute (Letter size) 1 Color/Monochrome Monochrome Document Size ADF Width: (DCP-7040 only) 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm) ADF Length: (DCP-7040 only) 5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm) Copy Width: Multiple Copies Max. 8.26 in.
Specifications Scan D Color/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®) Color Depth 24 bit color Resolution Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (interpolated) 1 Up to 600 × 2400 dpi (optical) (From Scanner Glass) (DCP-7040 only) Up to 600 × 600 dpi (optical) (From ADF) Document Size ADF Width: (DCP-7040 only) 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148.0 to 215.
Print Printer Driver D Host-Based Driver for Windows® 2000 Professional/ XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista® Macintosh® Printer Driver for Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Resolution HQ1200 (2400 × 600 dpi), 600, 300 dpi Print Speed Up to 23 pages/minute (Letter size) 1 First Print Out Time Less than 10 seconds (from the Ready state and the standard tray) 1 The print speed may change depending on the type of document you print. Interfaces USB D Use a USB 2.
Specifications Computer requirements D Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Operating System Version Windows® Operating System 1 Windows ® 2000 Supported PC PC Interface Software Functions Processor Minimum Recommended Available Hard Minimum RAM RAM Disk Space Speed For For Drivers Applications Printing, Scanning Intel® Pentium® II or AMD equivalent USB Professional 4 Windows 64 MB 256 MB 150 MB 310 MB 500 MB 500 MB 128 MB ® XP Home 2 4 Windo
Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life Starter Toner Cartridge: D Approx. 1,000 pages 1 Standard Toner Cartridge: TN-330: Approx. 1,500 pages (Letter) 1 High-Yield Toner Cartridge: Drum Unit TN-360: Approx. 2,600 pages (Letter) 1 DR-360: Approx. 12,000 pages (Letter) 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.
E Glossary E ADF (automatic document feeder) (DCP-7040 only) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. Temporary settings You can choose certain options for each copy without changing the default settings. Beeper Volume Volume setting for the beep when you press a key or make an error. User Settings List A printed report that shows the current settings of the machine. Cancel Job Cancels a programmed print job and clears the machine’s memory.
F Index A Accessories and supplies .......................... ii ADF (automatic document feeder) using .....................................................17 Apple®Macintosh® See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. B Brother accessories and supplies ........................ ii Brother numbers ...................................... i Customer Service .................................... i FAQs (frequently asked questions) .......... i product support ........................................
Index L Labels ................... 8, 9, 12, 13, 16, 48, 85 LCD (liquid crystal display) ................. 6, 79 contrast .................................................21 M Machine information checking remaining life of drum unit .....77 page counts ..........................................77 Macintosh® See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Maintenance, routine ...............................62 checking the remaining life of drum unit 77 replacing drum unit .........................................
T Temporary copy settings ..........................25 Toner cartridge, replacing ........................70 Toner save ...............................................20 Transparency ...............7, 8, 12, 13, 48, 85 Troubleshooting .......................................46 document jam .......................................57 error messages on LCD ........................55 if you are having difficulty copy quality ........................................46 paper handling ...............................
EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS (Canada only) NOTICE This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.
Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, 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 requirement of your Digital Copier/Printer may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries.
