USER’S GUIDE DCP-9045CDN Version A UK/IRE/SAF
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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 User’s Guides................................................................................. 2 Viewing documentation ................................................................................... 3 Control panel overview ...
Section II Copy 5 Making copies 28 How to copy .........................................................................................................28 LCD display for Copy mode...........................................................................28 Making a single copy .....................................................................................28 Making multiple copies ..................................................................................28 Stop copying .....................
Section V Appendixes A Safety and legal 48 Choosing a location ............................................................................................. 48 Important information........................................................................................... 49 Safety precautions .........................................................................................49 IEC60825-1+A2:2001 Specification .............................................................. 52 Disconnect device .....
D Menu and features 147 On-screen programming ....................................................................................147 Menu table ...................................................................................................147 Memory storage...........................................................................................147 Menu keys .........................................................................................................147 How to access the menu mode .....
Section I General General information Loading paper and documents General setup Security features I 2 10 20 24
1 General information Using the documentation 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 Viewing documentation Viewing documentation (Windows®) To view the documentation, from the Start menu, point to Brother, DCP-9045CDN from the program group, and then click User’s Guides in HTML format. If you have not installed the software, you can find the documentation by following the instructions below: a Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled Windows® into your CD-ROM drive. b If the language selection screen appears, click your language.
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 Viewing documentation (Macintosh ®) a Turn on your Macintosh®. Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled Macintosh® into your CD-ROM drive. b The following window will appear. c d Double-click the Documentation icon.
General information 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 1 Scanning in Chapter 9 Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 10 Network Scanning in Chapter 11 Presto!® PageManager® User's Guide: 1 The complete Presto!® PageManager® User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help selection in the Presto!® PageManager® application.
Chapter 1 Control panel overview 1 Print keys: Direct Lets you print data from a USB flash memory drive that you can connect directly to the machine. You can also print images directly from your PictBridge compatible camera. Secure When using Secure Function Lock, you can switch restricted users by holding down d as you press the Secure key. (See Secure Function Lock on page 24.) 3 Status LED The LED will flash and change colour depending on the machine’s status.
General information 1 5 Numeric keys Use to enter information into the machine. 6 Stop/Exit Stops an operation or exits from a menu. 7 Start: Colour Lets you start making copies in full colour. Mono Lets you start making copies in black & white. 8 Copy keys: Sort Sorts multiple copies using the ADF. N in 1 You can choose N in 1 copy to 2 or 4 pages onto one page. 9 Duplex You can choose Duplex to copy on both sides of the paper. 10 Scan Puts the machine in Scan mode.
Chapter 1 Status LED indications The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change colour depending on the machine’s status. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter. LED LED Status LED is off. LED is on. Green Yellow Red LED is blinking. Green LED Yellow Red Machine Status Description Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode. Warming Up The machine is warming up for printing.
General information LED Machine Status Description Service error Follow the steps below. 1 1. Turn off the power switch. Red 2. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on and try to print again. If you cannot clear the error and you see the same service call indication after turning the machine back on, please call your Brother dealer. Red Cover open The front cover or back cover is open. Close the cover. Toner life end Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
2 Loading paper and documents Acceptable paper and other media Recommended paper To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper. Paper Type Item Plain paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m 2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme Labels Avery laser label L7163 Envelope Antalis River series (DL) Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of media: plain paper, labels or envelopes.
Loading paper and documents The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: Tray and optional unit Name Standard paper tray Tray 1 Optional lower tray Tray 2 Multi-purpose tray MP tray 2 Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper Tray (Tray #1) Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2 Paper size Paper types No. of sheets A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5 , B6 and Folio 1 Plain paper, Thin paper and Recycled paper up to 250 (80 g/m2) Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.
Chapter 2 Handling and using special paper • that is coated or has a chemical finish 2 • that exceeds the recommended weight specification in this guide 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.
Loading paper and documents • that are of a baggy construction • that are not sharply creased • that are embossed (have raised writing on them) 1 1 1 • that were previously printed by a laser machine • that are pre-printed on the inside Feeding direction • that cannot be arranged neatly when stacked Note • Before you print envelopes, you must ‘fan’ the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
Chapter 2 Types of labels to avoid • with each side folded as shown in the figure below Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape. CAUTION 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. DO NOT feed part used label sheets. The exposed carrier sheet will damage your machine.
Loading paper and documents Unprintable area 2 Unprintable area for copies The printable area begins at approximately 4 mm (0.16 in.) from the top and bottom and 3 mm (0.12 in.) from both sides of the paper. 2 2 Unprintable area when printing from a computer When using the default driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below. Portrait 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 4 mm 1 4.23 mm 3 mm 2 4.
Chapter 2 Loading paper and envelopes Loading plain paper in the paper tray 2 a The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray. Unfold the output paper tray support flap (1). 1 When printing on plain paper 60 to 105 g/m2 use the paper tray. For printing on other types of media use the MP tray (multi-purpose tray).
Loading paper and documents d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper feeding problems. Loading envelopes or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2 Use the MP tray when printing envelopes, labels, and thick paper. Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. e Put the paper into the paper tray with the top edge of the paper in first and the print side face down.
Chapter 2 c Pull out the MP tray support flap (1). Loading documents 2 You can make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass. Using the ADF (automatic document feeder) 1 d Put the envelopes (up to 3) or media in the MP tray with the top edge first and the print side face up. The ADF can hold up to 50 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 g/m2 paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.
Loading paper and documents a Unfold the ADF document output support flap (1) and the ADF support flap (2). 1 Using the scanner glass 2 You can use the scanner glass to scan or copy the pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide to 355.6 mm long (8.5 inches wide and up to 14 inches long). To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. b c Fan the pages well. d Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document. a b Lift the document cover.
3 General setup Paper settings Paper type 3 a To set the paper size for the MP Tray press Menu, 1, 2, 1. 3 To set the paper size for Tray#1 press Menu, 1, 2, 2. Set up the machine for the type of paper you are using. This will give you the best print quality. a To set the paper size for Tray#2 press Menu, 1, 2, 3 if you installed the optional tray. Do one of the following: 12.Paper Size 1.MP Tray a A4 b Letter Select ab or OK To set the paper type for the MP Tray press Menu, 1, 1, 1.
General setup Tray use in copy mode 3 Tray use in print mode 3 You can change the priority tray that the machine will use for printing copies. You can change the default tray the machine will use for printing from your computer. When you choose Tray#1 Only, MP Only or Tray#2 Only 1, the machine loads the paper only from that tray. If the selected tray is out of paper, No Paper will appear on the LCD. Insert the paper in the empty tray.
Chapter 3 Volume settings Beeper volume 3 3 When the beeper is on, the machine will beep when you press a key or make a mistake. You can choose a range of volume levels, from High to Off. a c a Press Menu, 1, 3. Press Menu, 1, 4. 14.Auto Daylight a On b Off Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose On (or Off). Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit. 22 b Press a or b to choose On (or Off). Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit. Note Press Stop/Exit.
General setup Sleep time 3 Setting the sleep time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle. a c Press Menu, 1, 7. 17.LCD Contrast 3 -nnonn+ Select d c & OK 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. b 3 You can change the contrast to make the LCD look lighter or darker.
4 Security features Security Secure Function Lock Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public access to certain machine functions (Copy, Scan and Print). This feature also prevents users from changing the Default settings of the machine by limiting access to the Menu settings. 4 4 Setting the password for the administrator The password you set in these steps is for the administrator. This password is used to set up users and to turn Secure Function Lock on or off.
Security features Setting up the Public user 4 You can set up the Public user. Public users do not need to enter a password. Note Setting up restricted users You can set up users with restrictions and a password. a You must disable at least one function to turn on Secure Function Lock for Public user. a Press Menu, 1, 8. 18.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn Set Password b Setup User Select ab or OK b Press a or b to select Setup User. Press OK. c Enter the administrator password. Press OK. 18.
Chapter 4 Turning Secure Function Lock on/off 4 If you enter the wrong password when following the instructions below, the LCD will show Wrong Password. Re-enter the correct password. Switching Users This setting allows a restricted user to log on the machine when Secure Function Lock is turned on. Note Turning Secure Function Lock on a 4 Press Menu, 1, 8. 18.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn Set Password b Setup User Select ab or OK b Press a or b to select Lock OffiOn. Press OK.
Section II Copy Making copies II 28
5 Making copies How to copy 5 LCD display for Copy mode 5 1 2 3 01 4 Contrast 2 Quality 3 Copy ratio 4 Tray selection 5 Number of copies 6 Brightness Making a single copy a b 28 Load your document. Press Mono Start or Colour Start. Making multiple copies a b Load your document. c Press Mono Start or Colour Start. 5 Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Note 5 • (To sort your copies, see Sorting copies using the ADF on page 34.
Making copies Copy options (temporary settings) To change the default setting, follow the steps below: 5 When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the temporary Copy keys. You can use different combinations. You can also use the Duplex key to change the duplex (2-sided) copy settings. a Press Menu, 2, 1. 21.Quality a Auto Text b Photo Select ab or OK b Press a or b to choose the copy quality. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit.
Chapter 5 Enlarging or reducing the image copied You can choose the following enlargement or reduction ratios: Press 100%* 104% EXEiLTR 141% A5iA4 200% Custom(25-400%) To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow the instructions below: 5 a b Load your document. c d e Press Enlarge/Reduce. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press Enlarge/Reduce or c. Do one of the following: Press a or b to choose the enlargement or reduction ratio you want.
Making copies Making N in 1 copies (page layout) f 5 Flatbed Copy: Next Page? a 1.Yes b 2.No Select ab or OK 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 g Place the next page on the scanner glass. Press OK. Repeat f and g for each page of the layout. h After all the pages have been scanned, press 2 in f to finish.
Chapter 5 If you are copying from the ADF: 5 Insert your document face up in the direction shown below: Duplex (2-sided) copying If you want to use the “2 sided i 2 sided” or “2 sided i 1 sided” copy feature, load your document in the ADF. If you get an Out of Memory message while you are making duplex copies, try installing extra memory.
Making copies Advanced Duplex copy (short edge) 2 sided i 1 sided Portrait 5 Advanced 2 sided i 1 sided Portrait 1 1 1 2 2 1 Landscape 2 2 Landscape 11 1 c Load your document. Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies (up to 99). 2sided 2sided 1sided or OK Portrait 1 1 2 Landscape Press Mono Start or Colour Start to scan the document. Note Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size document is not available. 11 1 Press OK.
Chapter 5 d e Adjusting brightness, contrast and colour Press a or b to select 2sided i 1sided or 1sided i 2sided. Press OK. Duplex Advanced a2sided i 1sided b1sided i 2sided Brightness Select ab or OK To temporarily change the copy brightness setting, follow the steps below: Note Duplex copy using a 2-sided legal size document is not available. Sorting copies using the ADF You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so on.
Making copies Contrast 5 Colour adjust 5 Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid. You can change the default setting for colour saturation. To temporarily change the contrast setting, follow the steps below: To change the default setting follow the steps below: a b Load your document. a c Press Contrast/Quality. Press a or b to choose Contrast. Press OK. d e 24.Color Adjust 1.Red 2.Green 3.
Chapter 5 Tray selection 5 You can change the tray use only for the next copy. a b Load your document. c d Press Tray Select. e Use the numeric keys to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press d or c to choose MP>T1, T1>MP, #1(XXX) 1 or MP(XXX) 1. Press OK. Press Mono Start or Colour Start. Press Tray Select MP>T1 or M>T1>T2 T1>MP or T1>T2>M #1(XXX) 1 #2(XXX) 1 MP(XXX) 1 1 XXX is the paper size you set in Menu, 1, 2. Note • T2 or #2 appears only if the optional paper tray is installed.
Section III Direct printing 38 Printing data from a USB flash memory drive 42 Printing photos from a digital camera III
6 Printing photos from a digital camera Using PictBridge Setting your digital camera Make sure your camera is in PictBridge mode. The following PictBridge settings may be available from the LCD of your PictBridge compatible camera. Your Brother machine supports the PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect to and print photos directly from any PictBridge compatible digital camera.
Printing photos from a digital camera a Printing images Press Menu, 4, 3. 43.PictBridge 1.Paper Size 2.Orientation 3.Date & Time Select ab or OK b To set the PictBridge settings, press a or b to choose 1.Paper Size, 2.Orientation, 3.Date & Time, 4.File Name, or 5.Print Quality. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose an option for each menu setting. Press OK. d Repeat b to c for each PictBridge setting. Press Stop/Exit.
Chapter 6 Connecting a camera as a storage device CAUTION To prevent damage to your machine, DO NOT connect any device other than a digital camera or USB flash memory drive to the USB direct interface. Even if your camera is not in PictBridge mode, or does not support PictBridge, you can connect your camera as a normal storage device. This enables you to print photos from your camera. DO NOT remove the digital camera from the USB direct interface until the machine has finished printing.
Printing photos from a digital camera Understanding the error messages 6 Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are using the USB direct interface, you can easily identify and troubleshoot any problems. Out of Memory This message will appear if you are working with files that are too large for the machine's memory. Unusable Device This message will appear if you connect an incompatible or broken device to the USB direct interface.
Printing data from a USB flash memory drive 7 7 Creating a PRN or PostScript® 3 ™ file for direct printing With the direct print feature, you do not need a computer to print data. You can print by just plugging your USB flash memory drive into the machine’s USB direct interface. Note Some USB flash memory drives may not work with the machine. Supported file formats Note The screens in this section may vary depending on your application and operating system.
Printing data from a USB flash memory drive Printing data directly from the USB flash memory drive a d Do one of the following: Press a or b to choose a setting you need to change and press OK, and then press a or b to choose an option for the setting and press OK. 7 Connect your USB flash memory drive to the USB direct interface (1) on the front of the machine. If you do not need to change the current default setting, go to e.
Chapter 7 CAUTION To prevent damage to your machine, DO NOT connect any device other than a digital camera or USB flash memory drive to the USB direct interface. DO NOT remove the USB flash memory drive from the USB direct interface until the machine has finished printing. Note • If you want to change the paper tray to feed paper from, press Menu, 1, 6, 2 to change the paper tray setting.
Section IV Software Software and network features IV 46
8 Software and network features The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and scanning). These guides have easy to use links that, when clicked, will take you directly to a particular section. b Click on the manual you want (SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE, NETWORK USER’S GUIDE or USER’S GUIDE) from the top menu.
Section V Appendixes Safety and legal Options Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Menu and features Specifications Glossary V 48 57 62 147 160 170
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.
Safety and legal Important information A Safety precautions A Please read these instructions before attempting any maintenance, and keep them for later reference. 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. We DO NOT advise using an extension lead. If any cables become damaged, disconnect your machine, and contact your Brother dealer.
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. The fuser unit is marked with a caution label.
Safety and legal To prevent injuries, DO NOT 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. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations. If moving your machine, use the handholds provided. First making sure to disconnect any cables.
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. Laser Diode A Wave length: 780 - 800 nm Output: 30 mW max.
Safety and legal LAN connection A CAUTION DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages. Radio interference A This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. When connecting the machine to a computer, ensure that you use the following interface cables. A USB cable which must not exceed 2.0 metres in length. EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 A A This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol.
Important safety instructions 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 socket before cleaning inside of the machine. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
Safety and legal 15 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). Legal limitations for copying A It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud.
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. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
B Options Optional paper tray Order Number: LT-100CL An optional lower tray can be installed, and it can hold up to 500 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper. When an optional tray is installed, the machine can hold up to 800 sheets of plain paper. B B Installing the optional paper tray B WARNING This machine is heavy. To prevent injuries use at least two people to lift the machine. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you set the machine down. a Turn off the power switch.
b Using two people, lift the machine carefully and place it onto the optional lower tray unit, so that the alignment pins of the lower tray unit are inserted into the guide holes on the bottom of the machine as shown. d Using the screwdriver (1), take out the two screws as shown and save them (you will need them for step f), and then remove the paper tray front (2) from the standard paper tray.
Options 2 1 4 3 h To set the paper size for the lower tray, press Menu, 1, 2, 3. Press a or b to choose A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, B5, B6 or Folio. Press OK, and then press Stop/Exit. i For Windows® users: Go to Start > Control Panel > Printers and Faxes. Right-click on your printer icon and choose Properties. Choose the Accessories tab and click Auto Detect. When the optional lower tray and paper size have been detected click Apply.
Memory board B This machine has 128 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can expand the memory up to 640 MB by installing 144 pin small outline dual in-line memory modules (SO-DIMMs). When you add the optional memory, it increases the performance for both copy and print operations. Installing extra memory B a b Turn off the machine’s power switch. c Remove the DIMM covers (1 and 2).
Options f Put the DIMM covers (2 and 1) back on. 2 1 g Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then connect the interface cable. h Turn on the machine’s power switch.
C Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Troubleshooting C C 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. Solutions to common problems If you think there is a problem, make a copy first.
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 cartridges and drum unit are installed properly. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 120.) 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.
Scanning difficulties Difficulties Suggestions TWAIN errors appear while scanning. Make sure that the Brother TWAIN driver is chosen as the primary source. In PaperPort ™ 11SE, click File, Scan or Get Photo and choose the Brother TWAIN driver. Network scanning does not work. See Network difficulties on page 65. 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.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Print quality difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions Printed pages are smeared. The Paper Type setting may be incorrect for the type of print media you are using, or the print media may be too thick or have a rough surface. (See Acceptable paper and other media on page 10 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Printouts are too light.
Network difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The network scanning feature does not work. (For Windows® only) The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network connection. Follow the instructions below to configure your firewall. If you are using personal firewall software, see the User’s Guide for your software or contact the software manufacturer. The network printing feature does not work.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Network difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The network scanning feature does not work. For Windows Vista® users: The network printing feature does not work. (continued) a Click the Start button, Control Panel, Network and Internet, Windows Firewall and click Change settings. b When the User Account Control screen appears, do the following. Users who have administrator rights: Click Continue.
Improving the print quality If you have a print quality problem, print a test page first (Menu, 3, 2, 3). If the printout looks good, the problem is probably not the machine. Check the interface cable or try the machine on another computer. Note You can resolve a print quality problem by replacing a toner cartridge with a new one when the LCD shows the Toner Life End message. Examples of poor print quality White lines or bands or ribbing across the page ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Coloured streaks or bands down the page ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789.
Examples of poor print quality Coloured spots at 75 mm ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Recommendation Dust, paper powder, glue, and so on may stick to the surface of the photosensitive drum (OPC) and cause black or white spots to appear on printed documents.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Ghost Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Roughsurfaced paper or thick paper may cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other media on page 10.) Make sure that you choose the proper media type in the printer driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper and other media on page 10 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
Examples of poor print quality Colour misregistration ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Recommendation Make sure that the drum unit is installed properly. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 120.) Make sure that the belt unit is installed properly.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Missing image at edge Recommendation Make sure that the toner cartridges are installed properly. (See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 115.) Make sure that the drum unit is installed properly. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 120.) One of the toner cartridges may be damaged. Identify the missing colour and put in a new toner cartridge for the colour with the white line. (See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 115.
Examples of poor print quality Offset image ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality Curled or wave Recommendation Make sure that you choose the correct media type in the printer driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Acceptable paper and other media on page 10 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation EFGHIJKLMN ABCDEFG Envelope creases a b Open the back cover. c Close the back cover and re-send the print job. Pull down the two grey levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the right-hand side to the envelope position, as shown in the illustration below. Note When you have finished printing, open the back cover and reset the two grey levers back to their original position.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality White lines or ribbing down the page on duplex print ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Recommendation Choose Thin Paper mode in the printer driver and re-send the print job.
Examples of poor print quality Toner scatter or toner stain on the edge of duplex pages ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error and maintenance messages C As with any sophisticated office product, error and maintenance messages may be displayed. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. Error Message Cause Action Access Error The device is removed from the USB direct interface while the data is processing. Press Stop/Exit. Reinsert the device and try to print with direct print or PictBridge. Calibrate Calibration failed.
Error Message Cause Action Change Parts It is time to replace the paper feeding kit for the MP tray. Call your Brother dealer to purchase the PF Kit MP. It is time to replace the paper feeding kit for Tray 1. Call your Brother dealer Service to purchase the PF Kit 1. It is time to replace the paper feeding kit for Tray 2. Call your Brother dealer Service to purchase the PF Kit 2. PF kit MP Change Parts PF kit 1 Change Parts PF kit 2 Change Parts Waste Toner Box The waste toner box is almost full.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error Message Cause Action Init Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem. Turn off the machine’s power switch and then turn it on again. If the error message continues leave the machine for several minutes and then try to print, copy or scan again. Jam Duplex The paper is jammed in the duplex unit. (See Paper jams on page 85.) Jam Rear The paper is jammed in the back of the machine. (See Paper jams on page 85.
Error Message Cause Action Print Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem. Turn off the machine’s power switch and then turn it on again. If the error message continues leave the machine for several minutes and then try to print, copy or scan again. Protected Device The protect switch of the USB flash memory drive is on. Registration Registration failed. Turn off the protect switch of the USB flash memory drive. Press Mono Start or Colour Start and try it again.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error Message Cause The drum unit and toner cartridges assembly is not Replace Black(K) installed properly, or one or more Toner Cartridge. 1 of the toner cartridges are used 1 up and printing is not possible. The toner cartridge Toner Life End colour which is used up is shown in the message. Action Do one of the following: Re-install the toner cartridges and drum unit assembly. Replace the empty toner cartridge with a new one.
Document jams C If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit The document may get jammed if it is not inserted or fed properly, or if it is too long. Follow the steps below to clear a document jam. a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b c Open the ADF cover. C Document is jammed under the document 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 Document is jammed in the duplex slot Paper is jammed in the MP tray a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. If the LCD shows Jam MP Tray, follow these steps: b Pull the jammed document out to the right. C c C Jam MP Tray a b Remove the paper from the MP tray. c Close the MP tray. Then, open the front cover and close it to reset the machine. Open the MP tray again. Remove any jammed paper from in and around the MP tray. Press Stop/Exit.
e When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper height guides on both sides of the tray. Paper is jammed in Paper Tray 1 or Tray 2 For Jam Tray 2: b Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper. c Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark. While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Paper is jammed inside the machine If the LCD shows Jam Inside, follow these steps: C c Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover. Jam Inside a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. b Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper.
d 88 Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. e Release the grey lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine. Lift the front of the drum unit up and pull the drum unit completely out of the machine using the green handles on the drum unit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION Make sure that you use the drum unit handles when carrying it. DO NOT hold the sides of the drum unit. f The jammed paper may be pulled out with the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out of the paper tray opening. We recommend that you place the drum unit on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
g Put the drum unit back in the machine as follows. 1 90 Make sure that the grey lock lever (1) is in the up position and put the drum unit in the machine. Push down the grey lock lever (1). Note When you put the drum unit in the machine, match the green guides (1) of the drum unit handle to the green arrows (2) on both sides of the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 2 Push the drum unit in until it stops. Paper is jammed at the back of the machine C If the LCD shows Jam Rear, follow these steps: Jam Rear a h Press the cover release lever to open the front cover. Close the front cover of the machine. C i Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
b Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. d Pull down the two green levers, one on the left-hand-side and one on the righthand-side, as shown in the illustration below, and then fold down the fuser cover (1). 1 HOT SURFACE c 92 Open the back cover. After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance e Using both hands, gently pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. f Close the fuser cover (1) and lift the two green levers at the left and right hand sides. h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. i Close the front cover of the machine. 1 g C Close the back cover.
Paper is jammed underneath Paper Tray 1 or in the fuser unit c If the paper is not caught in the paper tray, open the back cover. d Push the grey lever on the left hand side (1) to the right. C If the LCD shows Jam Duplex, follow these steps: Jam Duplex a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and check inside the machine. 1 b If paper is not caught inside the machine, check underneath the paper tray.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance e Pull out the jammed paper slowly. Routine maintenance C CAUTION The drum unit contains toner, so handle it carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. f Reset the grey lever on the left hand side (1) back to the original position. Cleaning the outside of the machine C CAUTION 1 Use neutral detergents.
Clean the outside of the machine as follows: a Turn off the machine’s power switch. 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 of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free 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 AC electrical socket first, and reconnect all cables. Turn the machine’s power switch.
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 a non-flammable glass cleaner. Cleaning the laser scanner windows C CAUTION DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol to clean the laser scanner windows. DO NOT touch the laser scanner windows with your fingers. a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.
c 98 Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. d Release the grey lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine. Lift the front of the drum unit and pull the drum unit completely out of the machine using the green handles on the drum unit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. CAUTION Make sure that you use the drum unit handles when carrying it. DO NOT hold the sides of the drum unit.
e Wipe the scanner windows (1) with a dry, lint-free cloth. f Put the drum unit back in the machine as follows. 1 1 100 Make sure that the grey lock lever (1) is in the up position and put the drum unit in the machine. Push down the grey lock lever (1).
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 2 Note Push the drum unit in until it stops. When you put the drum unit in the machine, match the green guides (1) of the drum unit handle to the green arrows (2) on both sides of the machine. g Close the front cover of the machine. C h Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC electrical socket first, and reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch.
Cleaning the corona wires C c Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. d Using their coloured handles to lift them out, remove all four toner cartridges from the drum unit. If you have print quality problems, clean the corona wires as follows: a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. b Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION e Unclip and fold back the white corona wire cover(1). We recommend that you place the toner cartridges on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. It could explode, resulting in injuries. Handle the toner cartridges carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
f Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left several times. i Holding the toner cartridges by their coloured handles, insert them one by one back into the drum units as shown. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge colour to the same colour label on the drum unit, and make sure that you fold down the toner cartridge handle (A) once the toner cartridge is in place. Repeat this for all the toner cartridges.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance j Push the drum unit in until it stops. Cleaning the drum unit C If you have print quality problems caused by repeating marks on the pages, clean the drum unit as follows. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
c Pull out the MP tray (1) and unfold the MP tray support flap (2). g The following message appears on the LCD when the machine has finished cleaning. DRUM CLEANING COMPLETED 1 h Press Stop/Exit so that the machine returns to the Ready state. i Try to print again. If this problem still remains, repeat steps c to h several times. If the problem still remains after repeating step c to h several times, go to step j. j Turn off the machine’s power switch.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance l Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. CAUTION We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridges on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath them in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
m Release the grey lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine. Lift the front of the drum unit and pull the drum unit completely out of the machine using the green handles on the drum unit. n Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and pull it out of the drum unit. Repeat this for all of the toner cartridges. CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance o While holding both hands, turn the drum unit upside down and place on a piece of disposable paper or cloth. Make sure that the drum unit gears (1) are on your left hand side. p See the print sample to identify the colour causing the problem. The colour of the spots or toner stain is the colour of the drum you should clean. For example, if the spots are cyan, you should clean the drum for cyan.
q Turn the drum unit gear on the drum that matches that mark (for example, for a cyan mark, turn the drum for cyan). You should see the mark eventually on the surface of the drum (1). 1 r When you have found the mark on the drum that matches the print sample, wipe the surface of the drum gently with a cotton swab until the dust or paper powder on the surface comes off. CAUTION The drum is photosensitive so DO NOT touch it with your fingers.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance t Holding the toner cartridges by their coloured handles, insert them one by one back into the drum unit as shown. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge colour to the same colour label on the drum unit, and make sure that you fold down the toner cartridge handle (A) once the toner cartridge is in place. Repeat this for all the toner cartridges. 1 C - Cyan 2 M - Magenta 3 Y - Yellow 4 K - Black u Put the drum unit back in the machine as follows.
2 Note Push the drum unit in until it stops. When you put the drum unit in the machine, match the green guides (1) of the drum unit handle to the green arrows (2) on both sides of the machine. 112 v Close the front cover of the machine. w Plug the machine’s power cord back into the AC electrical socket first, and reconnect all cables. Turn on the machine’s power switch.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Replacing the consumable items C When the time comes to replace consumable items, the following messages will appear on the LCD. The machine will stop printing when the following maintenance messages appear on the LCD. LCD messages Consumable item to replace Approximate life How to replace Order No. Toner Life End Toner cartridges standard 2,500 pages (Black) 2 See Replacing a toner cartridge on page 115. TN-130BK Replace Black(K) Toner Cartridge.
The following are maintenance messages that appear alternately with the normal message on the upper row of the LCD when the machine is in the Ready mode. These messages advise you that you will need to replace each of the consumable items as soon as possible, since the consumable item’s end of life has been reached. The machine will continue printing when any of these messages appear on the LCD. LCD messages Consumable item to replace Approximate life 1 How to replace Order No.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Replacing a toner cartridge C Toner Cartridge Standard: TN-130 (BK, C, M, Y) Toner Cartridge High Yield: TN-135 (BK, C, M, Y) Toner Life End The High Yield toner cartridges can print approximately 5,000 pages (Black) and approximately 4,000 pages each (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow). The Standard toner cartridges can print approximately 2,500 pages (Black) and approximately 1,500 pages each (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow).
Replacing the toner cartridges C b Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. c Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and pull it out of the drum unit. Repeat this for all the toner cartridges. 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 of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION We recommend that you place the toner cartridges on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. It could explode, resulting in injuries. Handle the toner cartridges carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT use flammable substances near the machine. DO NOT use any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. Refer to Routine maintenance on page 95 for how to clean the machine. Close the corona wire cover. 4 Repeat step 1 through step 3 to clean each of the remaining three corona wires. Clean the corona wires as follows. Push to release the latches of the white corona wire cover (1), and then open the cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance f Remove the orange protective cover. g Holding the toner cartridges by their coloured handles, insert them one by one back into the drum unit as shown. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge colour to the same colour label on the drum unit, and make sure that you fold down the toner cartridge handle(A) once the toner cartridge is in place. Repeat this for all the toner cartridges. h Push the drum unit in until it stops.
Replacing the drum unit C Order Number: DR-130CL Change Parts Drum message Change Parts Drum The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Change Parts Drum, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to buy a new one. Even if the LCD shows Change Parts Drum, you may be able to continue printing without having to replace the drum unit for a while.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover. b Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops.
CAUTION We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridges separately on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath them in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. c Release the grey lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine. Lift the front of the drum unit and pull the drum unit completely out of the machine using the green handles on the drum unit. Note Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations. d Make sure that you use the drum unit handles when carrying it. DO NOT hold the sides of the drum unit. Using their coloured handles to lift them out, remove all four toner cartridges from the drum unit.
e Unpack the new drum unit and remove the protective cover. 2 1 124 f Holding the toner cartridges by their coloured handles, insert them one by one back into the drum units as shown. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge colour to the same colour label on the drum unit, and make sure that you fold down the toner cartridge handle(A) once the toner cartridge is in place. Repeat this for all the toner cartridges.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance g Put the drum unit back in the machine as follows. 1 Make sure that the grey lock lever (1) is in the up position and put the drum unit in the machine. Push down the grey lock lever (1). Note When you put the drum unit in the machine, match the green guides (1) of the drum unit handle to the green arrows (2) on both sides of the machine.
2 Push the drum unit in until it stops. j Press Menu, 6, 6. Only the parts counters that need to be reset appear in the menu. 66.Reset Menu Drum Select ab or OK h Close the front cover of the machine. When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you need to reset the drum unit counter by completing the following steps: i 126 Turn on the machine’s power switch. k Press a or b to choose Drum. Press OK. l m Press 1 to reset the drum unit counter. Press Stop/Exit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Replacing the belt unit C a b Order Number: BU-100CL Change Parts Belt Unit message Replacing the belt unit C C Turn off the machine’s power switch. Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover. When the belt unit runs out, the following message appears on the LCD. When you see this message, you must replace the belt unit: Change Parts Belt Unit CAUTION DO NOT touch the surface of the belt unit.
c 128 Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. d Release the grey lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine. Lift the front of the drum unit and pull the drum unit completely out of the machine using the green handles on the drum unit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION Make sure that you use the drum unit handles when carrying it. DO NOT hold the sides of the drum unit. e Hold the green parts of the belt unit with both hands and lift the belt unit up, then pull it out. We recommend that you place the drum unit on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
f Unpack the new belt unit, and remove the protective cover and paper. h Put the drum unit back in the machine as follows. 1 g 130 Put the new belt unit in the machine. Match the h mark on the belt unit to the g mark on the machine. Push down on the green area of the belt unit to lock it in place. Make sure that the grey lock lever (1) is in the up position and put the drum unit in the machine. Push down the grey lock lever (1).
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 2 Note Push the drum unit in until it stops. When you put the drum unit in the machine, match the green guides (1) of the drum unit handle to the green arrows (2) on both sides of the machine. i Close the front cover of the machine. C When you replace the belt unit with a new one, you need to reset the belt unit counter by completing the following steps: j Turn on the machine’s power switch.
k Replacing the waste toner box Press Menu, 6, 6. Only the parts counters that need to be reset appear in the menu. WARNING 66.Reset Menu DO NOT put the waste toner box into a fire. It could explode. Belt Unit Select ab or OK l Press a or b to choose Belt Unit. Press OK. m n Press 1 to reset the belt unit counter. Be careful not to spill the toner. DO NOT inhale or allow it to get into your eyes. CAUTION Press Stop/Exit. Replacing the waste toner box C Handle the waste toner box carefully.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance b Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. c Release the grey lock lever (1) that is on the left side of the machine. Lift the front of the drum unit and pull the drum unit completely out of the machine using the green handles on the drum unit.
CAUTION Make sure that you use the drum unit handles when carrying it. DO NOT hold the sides of the drum unit. d Hold the green parts of the belt unit with both hands and lift the belt unit up, then pull it out. We recommend that you place the drum unit on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance e Remove the waste toner box from the machine using the green handle. g Put the belt unit back in the machine. Match the h mark on the belt unit to the g mark on the machine. Push down on the green area of the belt unit to lock it in place. Note Discard the used waste toner box according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposable office.
h Put the drum unit back in the machine as follows. 1 136 Make sure that the grey lock lever (1) is in the up position and put the drum unit in the machine. Push down the grey lock lever (1). Note When you put the drum unit in the machine, match the green guides (1) of the drum unit handle to the green arrows (2) on both sides of the machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 2 Push the drum unit in until it stops. How to change the LCD Language C You can change the LCD lanugage. a Press Menu, 1, 0. 10.Local Language a English Français b Deutsch Select ab or OK i b Press a or b to select your language. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit. Close the front cover of the machine.
Packing and shipping the machine Make sure that you have the following parts for repacking: C If for any reason you must move or ship your machine, carefully re-pack the machine in the original packing material to avoid any damage during transport. If you do not pack the machine properly, you could void your warranty. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Repacking the machine a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Disconnect all cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. b Push the Scanner Lock Lever down to lock the scanner. This lever is located on the left of the scanner glass. c Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover. C d Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops.
f Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and pull it out of the drum unit. Repeat this for all of the toner cartridges. CAUTION We recommend that you place the toner cartridges on a clean, flat surface with a piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. g CAUTION Attach the original orange protective cover to each of the toner cartridges. Place each of the toner cartridges into the plastic bag that the cartridge originally came in.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance h Hold the green parts of the belt unit with both hands and lift the belt unit up, then pull it out. i Remove the waste toner box from the machine using the green handle and place it into the plastic bag included in the carton. j Put the belt unit back in the machine. Match the h mark on the belt unit to the g mark on the machine. Push down on the green area of the belt unit to lock it in place.
k Insert the original orange packing material for locking the belt unit as shown in the illustration. m Put the drum unit back in the machine as follows. 1 Make sure that the grey lock lever (1) is in the up position and put the drum unit in the machine. Push down the grey lock lever (1). 1 l Put a piece of paper (letter or A4) on the belt unit to prevent damage to the belt unit.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 2 Note When you put the drum unit in the machine, match the green guides (1) of the drum unit handle to the green arrows (2) on both sides of the machine. Push the drum unit back in until it stops. 2 1 2 1 n Insert the original orange packing material for the drum unit until as shown in the illustration, and then close the front cover.
o r Note We recommend you repack the machine on a table or desk. Put the styrofoam piece marked “FRONT” (1) into the lower carton (3), so that the arrow cutout (4) points toward it. Put the styrofoam piece marked “REAR” into the lower carton so that the arrow cutout (4) points away from it. 2 1 3 Put the assembled “FRONT” (1) and “REAR” (2) cardboard pieces in the lower carton at the front and rear of the machine as shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance t Put the two styrofoam pieces for the toner cartridges on the top of the machine. Match the right side of the machine to the “RIGHT” mark on one of the styrofoam pieces, and the left side of the machine to the “LEFT” mark on the other styrofoam piece. Put the toner cartridges in the styrofoam. v Put the four joints (1) into the holes of the carton using steps A and B as shown below. 1 1 A B w u Close the carton and tape it shut.
Machine information Checking the serial number C C You can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD. a Checking the remaining life of parts You can view the remaining life of these parts on the LCD. a Press Menu, 6, 5. Press Menu, 6, 2. 65.Parts Life 1.Drum 2.Belt Unit 3.PF kit MP Select ab or OK 62.Serial No. XXXXXXXXX b b Press Stop/Exit. Checking the page counters C Press a or b to choose 1.Drum, 2.Belt Unit, 3.PF kit MP, 4.PF kit 1, 5.PF kit 2 1, 6.Fuser or 7.Laser. Press OK. 65.
D Menu and features On-screen programming D Menu keys D D 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. D Go to the next menu level. You can program your machine by using the Menu table on page 149.
How to access the menu mode a b Press Menu. Choose an option. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Copy menu. Press 3 for Printer menu. Press 4 for USB Direct I/F menu. Press 5 for LAN menu. Press 6 for Machine Info. menu. You can also scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want. c Press OK. The LCD will then show the next menu level. d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection. e Press OK.
Menu and features Menu table D 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 1.MP Tray Thin Sets the type of paper in the MP tray. 20 Sets the type of paper in the paper tray. 20 Sets the type of paper in the optional paper tray #2. 20 Sets the size of the paper in the MP tray. 20 Plain* Page Thick Thicker Recycled Paper 2.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup 2.Paper Size 2.Tray#1 A4* Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. 20 Sets the size of the paper in the optional paper tray #2. 20 Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 22 Changes for Daylight Savings Time automatically. 22 Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. 22 Conserves power. 23 Selects the tray that will be used for Copy mode.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup 6.Tray Use 2.Print Tray#1 Only Selects the tray that will be used for PC print. 21 Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. 23 (continued) Tray#2 Only (continued) Page MP Only MP>T1* T1>MP MP>T1>T2* T1>T2>MP (Tray#2 or T2 appears only if you installed the optional paper tray.) 7.LCD Contrast — -nnnno+ -nnnon+ -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ 8.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 2.Copy 4.Color Adjust 1.Red (continued) Options Descriptions -nnnno+ Adjusts the red colour for copies. -nnnon+ Page 34 -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ 2.Green -nnnno+ -nnnon+ Adjusts the green colour for copies. -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ 3.Blue -nnnno+ -nnnon+ Adjusts the blue colour for copies. -nnonn+* -nonnn+ -onnnn+ 3.Printer 1.Emulation — Auto* HP LaserJet Chooses the emulation mode. BR-Script 3 2.Print Options 1.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 3.Printer 6.Calibration — Calibrate Adjusts the colour density or returns the colour calibration to the factory setting. See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. (continued) Reset 7.Auto Regist. 1.Registration 1.Start Adjust the print position of each colour automatically. 2.Exit 2.Frequency Low Medium* Set the interval time you want to carry out the auto registration. High Off 8.Manual Regist. 1.
Main Menu Submenu 4.USB Direct I/F Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.Direct Print 3.Multiple Page 1in1* 42 (continued) 2in1 Sets the page style when printing multiple pages directly from the USB flash memory drive. Sets the page orientation when printing directly from the USB flash memory drive. 42 Enables or disables the page collation when printing directly from the USB flash memory drive. 42 Sets the print quality option when printing directly from the USB flash memory drive.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 4.USB Direct I/F 3.PictBridge 2.Orientation Letter Sets the page orientation when printing data from a camera using PictBridge. If you choose the paper size Letter, A4 or B5, Portrait will be chosen. If you choose A5, B6 or A6, Landscape will be chosen. 38 Prints the date and time the photo is being taken on the photo. 38 Prints the file name of the data on the photo.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 5.LAN 1.TCP/IP 7.WINS Server (Primary) (continued) (continued) Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server. See Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. 000.000.000.000 (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 8.DNS Server (Primary) 000.000.000.000 Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server. (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 9.APIPA On* Off 0.
Menu and features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 6.Machine Info. 5.Parts Life 1.Drum — You can check the percentage of a machine part’s life that remains available. 2.Belt Unit (continued) 3.PF kit MP Page 146 PF kit 2 appears only when the optional LT-100CL tray is installed. 4.PF kit 1 5.PF kit 2 6.Fuser 7.Laser 6.Reset Menu — Drum Belt Unit PF kit MP PF kit 1 PF kit 2 Resets the machine part’s life counter. Appears when you replace the machine part.
Entering text D When setting certain menu selections, you will need to type text characters. The numeric keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. Press the appropriate numeric keys the required number of times to access the characters below: For setting Scan to FTP menu options Press Key one time two times three times four times five times six times seven times eight times 1 @ . / 1 @ .
Menu and features Special characters and symbols Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor to the symbol or character you want. Press OK to choose it. The symbols and characters below appear depending on the menu selection you choose. Press l for (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) l + , - .
E Specifications General E Memory Capacity 128 MB ADF (automatic document feeder) Up to 50 pages (Staggered) 80 g/m2 Duplex, up to Letter Recommended Environment for Best Results: Temperature: 20 to 30° C Humidity: 50% - 70% Paper: Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 or Xerox Business Paper Tray 250 Sheets 80 g/m2 Paper Tray 2 (option) 500 Sheets 80 g/m2 Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning LCD (liquid crystal display) 22 characters × 5 lines Power S
Specifications Noise level Sound power Operating (Copying): LWAd= 6.9 Bell Standby: LWAd = 4.4 Bell Sound pressure Operating (Copying): LpAm = 54.5 dBA Temperature Humidity Standby: LpAm = 30 dBA Operating: 10 to 32.
Print media Paper Input E Paper Tray Paper Type: Plain paper, Thin paper or Recycled paper Paper Size: A4, Letter, B5, A5, B6, A6, Executive, Legal and Folio Paper Weight: 60 to 105 g/m2 Maximum paper tray capacity: Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 plain paper Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Paper Type: Plain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Recycled paper, Bond paper, Envelopes or Labels Paper Size: Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116.0 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16 in.
Specifications Copy E Colour/Monochrome Yes/Yes Single-Sided Document Size ADF Width: 148 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.) ADF Height: 148 to 355.6 mm (5.8 to 14 in.) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) Scanner Glass Height: Max. 355.6 mm (14 in.) Copy Width: Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm) 2-Sided (Duplex) Document Size ADF Width: 147.3 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.) ADF Height: 147.3 to 297.0 mm (5.8 to 11.7 in.
Scan E Colour/Monochrome Yes/Yes Duplex Scanning 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 1200 × 2400 dpi (optical) 2 Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (optical) 3 Single-Sided Document Size ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.) ADF Height: 148.0 to 355.6 mm (5.8 to 14 in.
Specifications Print Emulations E PCL6 BR-Script (PostScript®) Level 3 Printer Driver Host-Based Driver for Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ Windows Vista®/ Windows Server® 2003 (print only via network) BR-Script (PPD file) for Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ Windows Vista® Macintosh® Printer Driver for Mac OS® × 10.2.4 or greater BR-Script (PPD file) for Mac OS® × 10.2.
Interfaces E USB Use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 2.0 m (6 feet). 1 2 LAN cable Use an Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. 1 Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface. 2 Third party USB ports are not supported. PictBridge Compatibility E Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001. Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbridge for more information.
Specifications Computer requirements E Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Supported PC PC Interface Operating System Software Version Functions Processor Minimum Speed Minimum Recom Available Hard RAM mended Disk Space RAM For For Drivers Applications Printing, Windows® Windows® Scanning Operating 2000 3 System Professional Intel® Pentium ® or equivalent 64 MB USB, Ethernet 256 MB 150 MB 310 MB 128 MB Windows® XP Home 1 3 Windows® XP Professional
Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life E Standard Toner Cartridges: TN-130BK (Black): Approx. 2,500 pages 1 TN-130C, TN-130M, TN-130Y (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow): Approx.1,500 pages 1 High-Yield Toner Cartridges: TN-135BK (Black): Approx. 5,000 pages 1 TN-135C, TN-135M, TN-135Y (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow): Approx. 4,000 pages 1 Drum Unit Life Expectancy DR-130CL: Approx. 17,000 pages 2 Belt Unit BU-100CL: Approx. 50,000 pages 2 Waste Toner Box WT-100CL: Approx.
Specifications Ethernet wired network E Network board model name NC-6500h LAN You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing and Network Scanning 1 Support for Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista ®, Windows Server ® 2003 and Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition 1 Mac OS® X 10.2.
F Glossary F 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.
G Index A D ADF (automatic document feeder) using .....................................................18 Apple® Macintosh® See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Automatic daylight savings time ...............22 Direct print ......................................... 42, 43 Direct key ............................................... 6 specification ....................................... 166 Document how to load ADF ................................................... 18 scanner glass .................
H N HELP LCD messages ...................................147 Menu Table ................................ 147, 149 using menu keys .................................147 N in 1 (page layout) ............................. 7, 31 Network printing See Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. scanning See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. J Jams document ..............................................84 paper .....................................................84 Job Cancel key ...................................
Q T Quality (copying) ......................................29 Temporary copy settings ......................... 29 Text, entering ........................................ 158 Toner cartridge, replacing ..................... 115 Toner save .............................................. 22 Tray selection ...................................... 7, 36 Tray use, setting copy ...................................................... 21 print ......................................................
This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.
