Brother DCP 7025 User Manual

USER’S GUIDE  
DCP-7010L  
DCP-7025  
Compilation and Publication Notice  
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published,  
covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.  
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without  
notice.  
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials  
contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused  
by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors  
relating to the publication.  
i
ii  
Safety precautions  
We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide.  
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.  
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.  
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.  
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the  
machine or other objects.  
Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the  
machine.  
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how  
the current operation works with other features.  
To use the machine safely  
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any  
maintenance.  
WARNING  
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine.  
Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you  
have unplugged the power cord from the electrical socket.  
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might  
cause an electrical shock.  
After you use the machine, some  
internal parts are extremely  
HOT!  
To prevent injuries, be careful  
not to put your fingers in the  
areas shown in the illustration.  
iii  
 
WARNING  
The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please do not  
remove or damage the label.  
To prevent injuries, be careful  
not to put your hands on the edge  
of the machine under the  
document cover or scanner  
cover.  
To prevent injuries, be careful  
not to put your fingers in the area  
shaded in the illustration.  
When you move the machine,  
grasp the side hand holds that  
are under the scanner.  
DO NOT carry the machine by  
holding it at the bottom.  
Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the  
toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire, Please  
carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to  
local regulations.  
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In  
case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket  
to shut off the power completely.  
Do NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside  
of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.  
iv  
Table of Contents  
v
vi  
Introduction  
1
1
Using this Guide  
Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to important warnings, notes and  
actions. Special fonts identify keys you should press, messages that appear on the LCD, and  
important points or related topics.  
Bold  
Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the machine’s control panel.  
Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.  
Courier type face identifies the messages on the LCD of the machine.  
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.  
Italics  
Courier  
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.  
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.  
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage  
to the machine or other objects.  
Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible  
with the machine.  
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about  
how the current operation works with other features.  
Note  
Illustrations in this User’s Guide are based on DCP-7025.  
1 - 1  
   
Chapter 1  
Choosing a location  
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk.  
Put the machine near a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the  
temperature remains between 10°C and 32.5°C.  
CAUTION  
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.  
Do not place your machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.  
Do not expose your machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.  
Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket controlled by wall switches or automatic  
timers.  
Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s memory.  
Do not connect your machine to an electrical socket on the same circuit as large appliances  
or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.  
Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.  
1 - 2  
   
Introduction  
Control panel overview  
1
Stack Copies:01  
100% ꢀꢀꢁꢀꢀ Auto  
Scan  
1 Copy keys  
(Temporary settings):  
Options  
3
4
5
Lets you access Scan mode.  
Start  
Lets you start making copies or start scanning.  
You can quickly and easily select temporary  
settings for copying.  
Stop/Exit  
Enlarge/Reduce  
Stops an operation or exits from the menu.  
Lets you enlarge or reduce copies depending  
on the ratio you select.  
6 Print key:  
Job Cancel  
Contrast  
You can cancel a print job and clear the print  
memory.  
Lets you select the copy quality for your type of  
document.  
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)  
7
Number of Copies  
Displays messages on the screen to help you  
set up and use your machine.  
Use this key to make multiple copies.  
2 Menu Mode:  
Menu  
Lets you access the Menu to program.  
or  
Press to scroll through the menus and options.  
Also you can use these keys to enter numbers.  
Set  
Lets you store your settings in the machine.  
1 - 3  
   
Chapter 1  
1 Fan the pages well. Make sure you put  
the documents face up, top edge first  
in the ADF until you feel them touch the  
feed roller.  
Load document  
You can make copies and scan from the ADF  
(automatic document feeder) and from the  
scanner glass.  
2 Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of  
your documents.  
Note  
ADF is not available for DCP-7010L.  
Using the automatic  
document feeder (ADF)  
(DCP-7025 only)  
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds  
each sheet individually. Use standard  
(80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages  
before putting them in the ADF.  
3 Unfold the ADF document output  
support flap.  
Improper Setup  
DO NOT use paper that is curled,  
wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled,  
paper-clipped, pasted or taped.  
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or  
fabric.  
Make sure documents written with ink are  
completely dry.  
Documents to be scanned must be from  
147.3 to 215.9 mm wide and 147.3 to  
356 mm long.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT pull on the document while it  
is feeding.  
Thick documents left on the scanner  
glass may cause the ADF to jam.  
1 - 4  
       
Introduction  
3 Close the document cover.  
Using the scanner glass  
You can use the scanner glass to copy or  
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.  
Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and  
297 mm long.  
1
CAUTION  
If the document is a book or is thick, do not  
slam the cover or press on it.  
Note  
DCP-7025 only:  
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be  
empty.  
1 Lift the document cover.  
2 Using the document guidelines on the  
left, centre the document face down on  
the scanner glass.  
Place documents face down on the  
scanner glass.  
1 - 5  
   
Chapter 1  
Choosing acceptable paper  
About paper  
We recommend that you test paper  
(especially special sizes and types of paper)  
on the machine before purchasing large  
quantities.  
Recommended Paper  
To get the best print quality, we suggest using  
the following paper.  
For optimum printing, use a recommended  
type of paper, especially for plain paper and  
transparencies. For more information on  
paper specifications, call your nearest  
authorized sales representative or the place  
where you purchased your machine.  
Paper Type  
Plain paper  
Item  
Xerox Premier 80 g/m2  
Xerox Business 80 g/m2  
M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2  
IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2  
Xerox Recycled Supreme  
3M CG 3300  
Use labels or transparencies that are  
designed for use in laser printers.  
Recycled paper  
Transparency  
Labels  
If you are using special paper and the  
machine has problems feeding from the  
paper tray, try again using the manual  
feed slot.  
Avery laser label L7163  
Use paper that is made for plain-paper  
You can use recycled paper in this  
copying.  
machine.  
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2.  
Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or  
alkaline paper.  
Use long-grain paper.  
Use paper with a moisture content of  
approximately 5%.  
1 - 6  
         
Introduction  
CAUTION  
1
Do not use the following types of paper or envelopes, they may cause a paper jam and  
damage your machine.  
Do not use:  
• Inkjet paper;  
• Coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper;  
• Pre-prined or highly textured paper, or paper with an embossed letterhead;  
• Label sheets that have had any labels removed;  
• Paper that has been previously printed on;  
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked;  
• Paper that is made with a short grain;  
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper.  
4 mm or  
longer  
4 mm or  
longer  
Do not use:  
• Envelopes that have a baggy construction;  
• Envelopes that are embossed (have raised writing on them);  
• Envelopes that have clasps on them;  
• Envelopes that are not sharply creased;  
• Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside.  
Paper capacity of the paper trays  
Paper size  
Paper types  
No. of sheets  
Paper tray  
A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, Plain paper, Recycled paper up to 250  
B5 and B6  
(80 g/m2)  
up to 10  
1
Transparency  
Manual feed slot  
Width: 69.9 - 215.9 mm  
Length: 116 - 406.4 mm  
Plain paper, Recycled paper,  
Bond paper, Envelope, Label  
and Transparency  
1 - 7  
Chapter 1  
3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid  
How to load paper  
paper jams and mis-feeds.  
To load paper or other media in the  
paper tray  
1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the  
machine.  
4 Put paper in the paper tray.  
Maximum Paper Mark  
2 While pressing the paper guide release  
lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper  
size.  
Check that the guides are firmly in the  
slots.  
5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the  
machine and unfold the output paper  
tray support flap before you use the  
machine.  
Output Paper  
Tray Support  
Flap  
Note  
When you put paper in the paper tray, please  
remember the following:  
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and  
below the maximum paper mark, and that  
the paper guides are touching the sides of  
the paper stack.  
The side to be printed on must be face  
down.  
1 - 8  
 
Introduction  
To load paper or other media in the  
manual feed slot  
Note  
When you put paper in the manual feed slot,  
please remember the following:  
1
You can load envelopes and special print  
media one at a time into this slot. Use the  
manual feed slot to print or copy on labels,  
envelopes or thicker paper.  
The side to be printed on must be face up.  
Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in  
first and push it gently into the slot.  
1 Slide the paper guides to fit the paper  
Make sure that the paper is straight and in  
the proper position on the manual feed  
slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed  
properly, resulting in a skewed printout or  
a paper jam.  
size.  
Do not put more than one sheet or  
envelope in the manual feed slot at a time,  
or you may cause the machine to jam.  
You can remove smaller sizes of printed  
paper from the output paper tray more  
easily if you lift the scanner cover, using  
both hands, as shown in the illustration.  
2 Using both hands put the one sheet of  
paper in the manual feed slot until you  
feel the front edge of the paper touch the  
paper feed roller. Let go of the paper  
when you feel the machine feed the  
paper in a short distance.  
You can still use the machine when the  
scanner cover is raised. You can return  
the scanner cover to its home position by  
pushing it down with both hands.  
1 - 9  
 
Getting started  
2
Setting the Paper Size  
Initial Setup  
You can use seven sizes of paper for printing  
copies: Letter, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6 and  
Executive. When you change the size of  
paper you load in the paper tray, you will need  
to change the setting for paper size at the  
same time so your machine can fit a reduced  
copy on the page.  
Setting the Paper Type  
To get the best print quality, set the machine  
for the type of paper you are using.  
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
Note  
If you selected Transparencyas the paper  
type, you will only be able to select Letter or  
A4 size paper in Step 3.  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
1.Paper Type.  
General Setup  
1.Paper Type  
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
3 Press  
or  
to select Plain,  
Thin, Thick, Thicker,  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
Transparencyor Recycled Paper.  
2.Paper Size.  
Press Set.  
General Setup  
2.Paper Size  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
Press Set.  
Note  
3 Press  
or  
to select Letter, A4,  
The machine ejects paper with printed  
surfaces face down onto the output paper  
tray in the front of the machine. When you  
use transparencies or labels, remove  
each sheet immediately to prevent  
smudging or paper jams.  
A5, A6, B5, B6or Executive.  
Press Set.  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
You can select Transparencyin Step 3  
if Letter or A4 paper size has been  
selected.  
2 - 1  
               
Getting started  
Setting the Beeper Volume  
Toner Save  
You can change the beeper volume. The  
default setting is Med. When the beeper is on,  
the machine will beep when you press a key  
or make a mistake.  
You can conserve toner using this feature.  
When you set Toner Save to On, print  
appears lighter. The default setting is Off.  
2
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
2 Press  
or  
to select 4.Ecology.  
2 Press  
or  
to select 3.Beeper.  
General Setup  
4.Ecology  
General Setup  
3.Beeper  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
3 Press  
or  
to select  
3 Press  
or  
to select Low, Med,  
1.Toner Save.  
Highor Off.  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
4 Press  
or  
to select On(or Off).  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
Press Set.  
5 Press Stop/Exit.  
2 - 2  
           
Chapter 2  
Sleep Time  
Setting the LCD Contrast  
Setting the Sleep Time reduces power  
You can change the contrast to help the LCD  
look lighter or darker.  
consumption by turning off the fuser inside  
the machine while it is idle. You can choose  
how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99  
minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. The  
timer is automatically reset when the machine  
receives PC data or makes a copy. The  
factory setting is 05 minutes. While the  
machine is in sleep mode you will see Sleep  
on the LCD. If you try to print or copy in sleep  
mode, there will be a short delay while the  
fuser warms up to its working temperature.  
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
5.LCD Contrast.  
General Setup  
5.LCD Contrast  
Press Set.  
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
3 Press  
Dark.  
or  
to select Lightor  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
2 Press  
or  
to select 4.Ecology.  
General Setup  
4.Ecology  
Printing the User Settings List  
Press Set.  
You can print a list of your settings.  
3 Press  
or  
to select  
2.Sleep Time.  
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
Ecology  
2.Sleep Time  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
6.User Settings.  
4 Use the  
or  
to enter the length of  
time the machine is idle before it goes  
into sleep mode (00 to 99).  
General Setup  
6.User Settings  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
5 Press Stop/Exit.  
3 Press Start.  
Note  
If you want to turn off sleep mode, press Start  
and Options simultaneously in Step 3.  
2 - 3  
               
Making copies  
3
Making multiple copies  
Using the machine as a  
copier  
1 Load your document.  
You can use your machine as a copier,  
making up to 99 copies at a time.  
2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly  
until the number of copies you want  
appears (up to 99).  
3
The printable area of your machine begins at  
approximately 2 mm from both sides and 3  
mm from the top or bottom of the paper.  
OR—  
Press Number of Copies, and then  
press or hold  
or  
to increase or  
decrease the number of copies.  
Note  
DCP-7025 only:  
To sort the copies, press Options and  
to select Stack/Sort. (See Sorting  
or  
2 mm  
Unprintable area  
3 mm  
3 Press Start.  
Note  
The printable area shown above is for a  
single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 size  
paper. The printable area changes with the  
paper size.  
Stop copying  
To stop copying, press Stop/Exit.  
Making a single copy  
1 Load your document.  
2 Press Start.  
3 - 1  
                 
Chapter 3  
Enlarging or reducing the  
image copied  
Using the Temporary  
Copy keys  
When you want to quickly change the copy  
settings temporarily for the next copy, use the  
Temporary Copy keys. You can use different  
combinations.  
You can select the following enlargement or  
reduction ratios.  
Auto* sets the machine to calculate the  
reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper.  
Custom(25-400%)allows you to enter a  
ratio from 25% to 400%.  
Press  
100%  
Enlarge/Reduce  
104% EXELTR  
141% A5A4  
200%  
Temporary Copy keys  
Auto*  
Custom(25-400%)  
50%  
Note  
The machine returns to its default settings  
60 seconds after it finishes copying.  
70% A4A5  
78%(LGLLTR)  
83%(LGLA4)  
85% LTREXE  
91% Full Page  
94% A4LTR  
97% LTRA4  
* DCP-7025 only  
You can save the copy settings you use  
most often by setting them as default.  
Note  
DCP-7025 only:  
Autois available only when loading from the  
ADF.  
1 Load your document.  
2 Press Enlarge/Reduce.  
3 - 2  
       
Making copies  
3 Press  
or  
to select the  
Adjusting contrast  
enlargement or reduction ratio you want.  
You can change the contrast to help an image  
look sharper and more vivid.  
Press Set.  
OR—  
1 Load your document.  
2 Press Contrast.  
Contrast  
You canselect Custom(25-400%)and  
press Set.  
Press  
or  
to enter an  
3
enlargement or reduction ratio from 25%  
to 400%.  
-ꢀꢀ„ꢀꢀ+  
Press Set.  
3 Press  
to increase the contrast.  
Note  
OR—  
Enlargement or reduction ratio can also be  
increased or decreased by holding down  
Press  
to decrease the contrast.  
Press Set.  
or  
.
4 Press Start.  
OR—  
4 Press Start.  
OR—  
Press other temporary copy keys for  
more settings.  
Press other temporary copy keys for  
more settings.  
Note  
Special Copy Options (2 in 1 (P),  
2 in 1 (L), 4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L)  
or Poster(3 x 3)) are not available with  
Enlarge/Reduce.  
(P)means Portrait and (L)means  
Landscape.  
3 - 3  
   
Chapter 3  
Changing the temporary copy settings  
Use the Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next copy.  
Press  
Menu Selections  
Options  
Page  
Select & Set  
Select & Set  
Quality  
Auto  
Text  
Photo  
3-5  
Stack/Sort  
Stack  
3-5  
3-5  
(DCP-7025 only)  
Sort  
Page Layout  
Off(1 in 1)  
2 in 1 (P)  
2 in 1 (L)  
4 in 1 (P)  
4 in 1 (L)  
Poster(3 x 3)  
Note  
The factory settings are shown in Bold.  
After you choose your settings by pressing Set, the LCD shows Set temporarily.  
Press Start if you have finished choosing settings.  
3 - 4  
   
Making copies  
Quality  
Making N in 1 copies (Page Layout)  
You can select the copy quality. The default  
setting is Auto.  
You can reduce the amount of copies by  
using the N in 1 copy feature. This allows you  
to copy two or four pages onto one page,  
allowing you to save paper.  
Suitable for documents that  
contain both text and  
photographs.  
Auto  
Note  
Suitablefordocumentscontaining  
only text.  
Text  
Please make sure paper size is set to A4  
3
or Letter.  
Suitable for copying photographs.  
Photo  
You can use the N in 1 copy feature with  
100% copy size only.  
1 Load your document.  
(P)means Portrait and (L)means  
Landscape.  
2 Press Options and  
Quality.  
or  
to select  
1 Load your document.  
Press Set.  
2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly  
until the number you want appears  
(up to 99).  
3 Press  
or  
to select the copy  
quality you want (Auto, Textor  
Photo).  
Press Set.  
3 Press Options and  
Page Layout.  
or  
to select  
4 Press Start.  
Press Set.  
4 Press  
or  
to select 2 in 1 (P),  
Sorting copies using the ADF  
(DCP-7025 only)  
2 in 1 (L), 4 in 1 (P), or  
4 in 1 (L).  
You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be  
Press Set.  
stackedin theorder  
and so on.  
(1, 2, 3),  
(1, 2, 3)  
5 Press Start to scan the document.  
1 Load your document.  
2 Press Number of Copies repeatedly  
until the number you want appears  
(up to 99).  
3 Press Options and  
Stack/Sort.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
4 Press  
or  
Press Set.  
5 Press Start.  
to select Sort.  
3 - 5  
           
Chapter 3  
If you are using the scanner glass:  
Place document face down on the scanner  
glass in the direction shown below.  
6 After the machine scans the page,  
2 in 1 (P)  
the LCD shows:  
Next Page?  
Yes  
No  
2 in 1 (L)  
Press  
to scan the next page.  
7 Put the next document on the scanner  
glass.  
4 in 1 (P)  
4 in 1 (L)  
Set Next Page  
Then Press Set  
Press Set.  
Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for each page of  
the layout.  
8 After all the pages of the document have  
been scanned, press  
to end.  
Place document face up in the ADF in the  
direction shown below. (DCP-7025 only)  
2 in 1 (P)  
2 in 1 (L)  
4 in 1 (P)  
4 in 1 (L)  
3 - 6  
Making copies  
Making a poster (Page Layout)  
Changing the default  
copy settings  
You can save the copy settings you use most  
often by setting them as default. These  
settings will remain until you change them  
again.  
You can create a poster. When you use the  
Poster feature your machine divides your  
document into sections, then enlarges the  
sections so you can assemble them into a  
poster. If you want to print a poster, use the  
scanner glass.  
3
Note  
Quality  
Please make sure paper size is set to A4  
or Letter.  
For Poster copies, you cannot make more  
than one copy or use the Enlarge/Reduce  
feature.  
1 Press Menu and  
2.Copy.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
2 Press  
Copy  
or  
to select 1.Quality.  
to select Auto, Text  
1 Load your document.  
2 Press Options and  
Page Layout.  
or  
to select  
1.Quality  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
3 Press  
or  
3 Press  
or  
to select  
or Photo.  
Poster(3 x 3).  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
4 Press Start to scan the document.  
Poster (3x3)  
3 - 7  
         
Chapter 3  
Adjusting contrast  
Out of Memory  
message  
You can change the contrast to help an image  
look sharper and more vivid.  
If the memory becomes full while you are  
making copies, the LCD message will guide  
you through the next step.  
1 Press Menu and  
2.Copy.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
For DCP-7025:  
If the Out of Memorymessage appears  
when you are scanning the first page of your  
document, press Stop/Exit and wait until the  
other operations in process finish and then try  
again.  
2 Press  
or  
to select 2.Contrast.  
Copy  
2.Contrast  
Press Set.  
If you were scanning subsequent pages,  
press Stop/Exit to cancel or Start to copy the  
scanned pages.  
3 Press  
to increase the contrast.  
OR—  
Press  
to decrease the contrast.  
For DCP-7010L:  
Press Set.  
If the Out of Memorymessage appears,  
press Stop/Exit and wait until the other  
operations in process finish and then try  
again.  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
3 - 8  
         
Software Features  
4
The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide for features available when  
connected to a computer (for example, Printing and Scanning). The availability of the features  
listed below varies by model:  
Using the machine as a Printer (See Chapter 1 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)  
How to Scan (See Chapter 2 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)  
Using ControlCenter2.0 (See Chapter 3 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)  
4
4 - 1  
 
Important information  
5
IEC 60825-1 Specification  
Disconnect device  
This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined  
in IEC 60825-1 specifications. The label shown  
below is attached in countries where required.  
This product must be installed near an electrical  
socket that is easily accessible. In case of  
emergency, you must disconnect the power cord  
from the electrical socket to shut off the power  
completely.  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1  
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT  
Wiring information  
Important  
If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that  
is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same  
rating as the original fuse.  
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.  
Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug  
that does not have a cover.  
Warning - This printer must be earthed.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line  
with the following code:  
Laser Diode  
Green and Yellow: Earth  
Wave length:  
Output:  
770 - 810 nm  
5 mW max.  
Class 3B  
Blue:  
Neutral  
Live  
Brown:  
Laser Class:  
If in any doubt, call a qualified electrician.  
WARNING  
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of  
procedures other than those specified in this  
manual may result in hazardous radiation  
exposure.  
5 - 1  
     
Important information  
Radio interference (220-240V  
Model Only)  
Important safety instructions  
1
2
3
Read all of these instructions.  
Save them for later reference.  
This product complies with EN55022(CISPR  
Publication 22)/Class B.  
Before this product is used, ensure that you use  
the following interface cables.  
Follow all warnings and instructions marked  
on the product.  
1
A shielded parallel interface cable with  
twisted-pair conductors and that is marked  
"IEEE 1284 compliant". The cable must not  
exceed 2.0 meters in length.  
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.  
2
A USB cable. The cable must not exceed 2.0  
meters in length.  
5
5
6
Do not use this product near water.  
Do not place this product on an unstable  
cart, stand, or table. The product may fall,  
causing serious damage to the product.  
7
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the  
back or bottom are provided for ventilation;  
to ensure reliable operation of the product  
and to protect it from overheating, these  
openings must not be blocked or covered.  
The openings should never be blocked by  
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or  
other similar surface. This product should  
never be placed near or over a radiator or  
heater. This product should never be placed  
in a built-in installation unless proper  
ventilation is provided.  
8
This product should be operated from the  
type of power source indicated on the label.  
If you are not sure of the type of power  
available, call your dealer or local power  
company.  
9
0
Use only the power cord supplied with this  
machine.  
This product is equipped with a 3-wire  
grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a  
grounded power outlet. This is a safety  
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug  
into the outlet, call your electrician to replace  
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the  
purpose of the grounded plug.  
5 - 2  
     
Chapter 5  
A
B
Do not allow anything to rest on the power  
cord. Do not place this product where people  
can walk on the cord.  
Trademarks  
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of  
Brother Industries, Ltd.  
Do not place anything in front of the machine  
that will block printing. Do not place anything  
in the path of printing.  
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother  
Industries, Ltd.  
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of  
Brother International Corporation.  
C
D
Wait until pages have exited the machine  
before picking them up.  
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks  
of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.  
Unplug this product from the power socket  
and refer servicing to Authorized Service  
Personnel under the following conditions:  
Macintosh and TrueType are registered  
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.  
• When the power cord is damaged or  
frayed.  
PaperPort and OmniPage OCR are registered  
trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.  
• If liquid has been spilled into the product.  
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of  
NewSoft Technology Corporation.  
• If the product has been exposed to rain or  
water.  
Each company whose software title is mentioned  
in this manual has a Software License Agreement  
specific to its proprietary programs.  
• If the product does not operate normally  
when the operating instructions are  
followed. Adjust only those controls that  
are covered by the operating instructions.  
Improper adjustment of other controls may  
result in damage and will often require  
extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the product to normal operation.  
All other brand and product names mentioned  
in this User’s Guide, and the Software User’s  
Guide are registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
• If the product has been dropped or the  
cabinet has been damaged.  
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in  
performance, indicating a need for service.  
E
F
To protect your product against power  
surges, we recommend the use of a power  
protection device (Surge Protector).  
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.  
• Use only the power cord supplied with this  
machine.  
5 - 3  
 
Troubleshooting and routine  
maintenance  
6
Troubleshooting  
Error messages  
As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine identifies  
the problem and displays an error message. The most common error messages are shown below.  
You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center  
offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.  
ERROR MESSAGES  
ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE  
ACTION  
6
Back Cover Open The back cover is not completely  
Close the back cover of the machine.  
closed.  
Change Drum Soon The drum unit is near the end of its life. Use the drum unit until you have a print quality  
problem; then replace the drum unit with a new one.  
Cooling Down  
The temperature of the drum unit or  
toner cartridge is too hot. The machine  
will pause its current print job and go  
into cooling down mode. During the  
cooling down mode, you will hear the  
cooling fan running while the display on  
the machine shows Cooling Down,  
and Wait for a while.  
You must wait 20 minutes for it to cool.  
Wait for a while  
Cover is Open  
Data Remaining  
The front cover is not completely  
closed.  
Close the front cover for the drum unit.  
Re-start printing from your computer.  
Print data is left in the machine’s  
memory.  
Print data is left in the machine’s  
Press Job Cancel. The machine will cancel the job  
memory. The USB or Parallel cable was and eject the page that is being printed.  
unplugged while the computer was  
sending the data to the machine.  
Try to print again.  
Document Jam  
The document was not inserted or fed  
properly or the document scanned from  
the ADF was too long.  
(DCP-7025 only)  
Drum Error  
The drum unit needs to be cleaned.  
Fail to Warm up The fuser unit is too cold.  
Unit is too Hot The fuser unit is too hot.  
Turn off the machine’s power switch, and check the  
machine’s environment. If it is in a location that is too  
cold or too hot, try to cool or warm the room by turning  
on the air conditioner or heater. Or, change the  
location. Then, turn on the machine’s power switch.  
6 - 1  
         
Chapter 6  
ERROR MESSAGES  
ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE  
ACTION  
Machine too Hot The inside of the machine is too hot.  
Listen to the machine to check that the cooling fan is  
spinning. Make sure that the air vents are not covered  
up or blocked.  
If the fan is spinning and air vents are clear, you should  
let the machine cool down for several minutes before  
using it again.  
If the fan is not spinning, turn off the machine and then  
on again.  
No cartridge  
No Paper Fed  
The toner cartridge is not installed  
properly.  
Reinstall the toner cartridge.  
The machine is out of paper or paper is Refill the paper in the paper tray and then press Start.  
not properly loaded in the paper tray.  
OR—  
Remove the paper and load it again and then press  
Start.  
Out of Memory  
The machine’s memory is full.  
(Copy operation in process)  
Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations in  
process finish and then try again.  
(Printing operation in process)  
Reduce print resolution. (See Advanced tab in the  
Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)  
Paper jam Inside The paper is jammed inside the  
machine.  
Paper Jam Rear  
Paper Jam Tray  
Scanner Locked  
The paper is jammed in the back of the (See Paper jams on page 6-4.)  
machine.  
The paper is jammed in the paper tray  
of the machine.  
The scanner glass’s sensor  
Turn off the machine and then on again.  
does not move to the home position.  
Toner Life End  
The toner cartridge and drum unit  
assembly are not installed or it is not  
installed properly.  
Re-install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.  
OR—  
Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.  
6-20.)  
OR—  
Toner is used up and printing is not  
possible.  
Toner Low  
The toner cartridge is near the end of its Order a new toner cartridge now.  
life and will soon need replacing.  
Unable to Init. The machine has a mechanical  
Turn off the machine’s power switch, and then on  
again, If the error message continues, leave the  
machine for several minutes, and then try to print, copy  
or scan again.  
problem.  
(Initialize)  
Unable to Print  
Unable to Scan  
6 - 2  
         
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
Document is jammed inside the ADF  
unit  
Document jams  
(DCP-7025 only)  
1 Take out any paper from the ADF that is  
If the document is jammed, follow the steps  
below.  
not jammed.  
2 Lift the document cover.  
Document is jammed in the top of the  
ADF unit  
3 Pull the jammed document out to the  
right.  
1 Take out any paper from the ADF that is  
not jammed.  
2 Open the ADF cover.  
3 Pull the jammed document out to the  
left.  
6
4 Close the document cover.  
5 Press Stop/Exit.  
OR—  
1 Pull the jammed document out to the  
4 Close the ADF cover.  
5 Press Stop/Exit.  
right.  
2 Press Stop/Exit.  
6 - 3  
   
Chapter 6  
4 Pull out the drum unit and toner  
cartridge assembly. 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 up and out of the paper tray  
opening.  
Paper jams  
To clear paper jams, please follow the steps  
in this section.  
WARNING  
After you have just used the machine,  
some parts inside the machine are  
extremely hot. When you open the front  
cover or back cover of the machine, never  
touch the shaded parts shown in the  
following diagram.  
Paper is jammed inside the machine  
1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the  
machine.  
5 If you cannot remove the drum unit and  
toner cartridge assembly easily, do not  
use extra force. Instead, lift the scanner  
cover and use both hands to carefully  
pull the jammed paper up and out of the  
output tray opening.  
2 Pull the jammed paper up and out of the  
paper tray opening.  
3 Open the front cover.  
6 - 4  
   
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
Paper is jammed at back of the  
machine  
CAUTION  
To prevent damage to the machine  
caused by static electricity, do not touch  
the electrodes shown in the following  
diagram.  
1 Open the front cover.  
6 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge  
2 Pull out the drum unit and toner  
assembly back in the machine.  
6
cartridge assembly.  
7 Close the front cover.  
3 Open the back cover.  
8 Put the paper tray in the machine.  
6 - 5  
Chapter 6  
4 Pull the tab toward you to open the rear  
7 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge  
chute cover.  
assembly back into the machine.  
8 Close the front cover.  
5 Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser  
unit. If the jammed paper cannot be  
pulledout easily, pushdown the bluetab  
with one hand as you gently pull the  
paper out with other hand.  
6 Close the back cover.  
6 - 6  
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
4 Put the toner cartridge back into the  
drum unit until you hear it lock into place.  
If you put it in properly, the lock lever will  
lift automatically.  
Paper is jammed inside the drum unit  
and toner cartridge assembly  
1 Open the front cover.  
5 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge  
assembly back in the machine.  
2 Pull out the drum unit and toner  
cartridge assembly.  
6
6 Close the front cover.  
3 Hold down the lock lever on the left and  
pull the toner cartridge out of the drum  
unit.  
Take out the jammed paper if there is  
any inside the drum unit.  
6 - 7  
Chapter 6  
If you are having difficulty with your machine  
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the  
troubleshooting tips.  
The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.  
DIFFICULTY  
SUGGESTIONS  
Printing Difficulties  
Poor print quality  
Vertical black lines.  
Sometimes you may see vertical streaks/black lines on the printed pages. The  
drum unit’s primary corona wire for printing may be dirty. Clean your primary  
Copy Quality Difficulties  
Vertical black streaks or black spots Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies. Either the scanner or the  
appear in copies.  
drum unit’s primary corona wire for printing is dirty. Clean them both.  
Printer Difficulties  
The machine does not print.  
Please make sure:  
• The machine is plugged in and the power switch is turned on.  
OR—  
• The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See Replacing the  
OR—  
• The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer.  
(See the Quick Setup Guide.)  
OR—  
• Check to see if LCD is showing an error message. (See Error messages on  
OR—  
• Machine is online. Click Start and then Printer and Faxes. Right-click the  
‘Brother DCP-7010 or DCP-7025’. Make sure that “Use Printer Offline” is  
unchecked.  
The machine prints unexpectedly  
or it prints garbage.  
Turn off the machine’s power switch and then on it again. Check the primary  
settings in your application software to make sure it is set up to work with your  
machine.  
The machine prints first couple of  
pages correctly, then some pages  
have text missing.  
Your computer is not recognizing the machine’s input buffer full signal. Please  
make sure you connect the machine cable correctly. (See the Quick Setup Guide.)  
The machine cannot print full pages Reduce the printing resolution. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide  
of a document.  
on the CD-ROM.)  
Out of Memorymessage occurs.  
Reduce the complexity of your document and try again. Reduce the graphic quality  
or the number of font sizes within your application software.  
My headers or footers appear when Your machine can print 62 lines per page. The top two lines and bottom two lines  
I view my document on the screen are a restricted area that will not accept print. Adjust the top and bottom margins  
but do not appear when I print  
them.  
in your document to allow for this.  
6 - 8  
     
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
DIFFICULTY  
SUGGESTIONS  
Scanning Difficulties  
TWAIN errors appear while  
scanning.  
Make sure the Brother TWAIN driver is selected as the primary source. In  
PaperPort®, click Scan in the File menu and select the Brother TWAIN driver.  
Software Difficulties  
Cannot install software or print.  
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.  
Cannot print when using Adobe  
Illustrator.  
Try to reduce the print resolution. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide  
on the CD-ROM.)  
When using ATM fonts, some  
characters are missing or some  
characters are printed in their  
place.  
If you are using Windows® 98/98SE/Me, select ‘Printer Settings’ from the ‘Start’  
menu. Select the properties of the ‘Brother DCP-7010 or DCP-7025’. Click ‘Spool  
Setting’ on the ‘Details’ tab. Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool Data Format’.  
‘Unable to write to LPT1’ or ‘LPT1  
already in use’ Error Message  
appears.  
1. Make sure the machine is on (plugged into the electrical socket and the power  
switch turned on) and that it is connected directly to the computer using the  
IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel cable. The cable must not go through another  
peripheral device (such as a Zip Drive, External CD-ROM Drive, or Switch box).  
6
‘MFC is Busy’ Error Message  
appears.  
2. Make sure the machine is not displaying an error message on the LCD Display.  
3. Make sure no other device drivers, which also communicate through the  
parallel port, are running automatically when you boot up the computer (such  
as, drivers for Zip Drives, External CD-ROM Drive, etc.) Suggested areas to  
check: (Load=, Run=command lines in the win.ini file or the Setup Group)  
4. Check with your computer manufacturer to confirm that the computer’s parallel  
port settings in the BIOS are set to support a bi-directional machine; i.e.  
(Parallel Port Mode – ECP)  
6 - 9  
 
Chapter 6  
DIFFICULTY  
SUGGESTIONS  
Paper Handling Difficulties  
The machine does not load paper. If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray. If there is paper  
The LCD shows No Paper Fedor in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled, you should  
Paper Jam.  
straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper, turn the stack over and  
put it back into the paper tray. Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray, and  
then try again. Check that the manual feed mode is not selected in the printer  
driver. If the LCD shows Paper Jamand you still have a problem, see Paper jams  
The machine does not feed paper  
from the manual feed slot.  
Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet at a time. Make sure that manual feed  
mode is selected in the printer driver.  
How can I load envelopes?  
You can load envelopes from the manual feed slot. Your application software must  
be set up to print the envelope size you are using. This is usually done in the Page  
Setup or Document Setup menu of your software. You should refer to the manual  
provided with your software application.  
What paper can I use?  
You can use plain paper, recycled paper, envelopes, transparencies and labels  
that are made for laser machines. (For information on paper you can use, see  
How can I clear paper jams?  
Print Quality Difficulties  
Printed pages are curled.  
Low quality thin or thick paper can cause this problem. Make sure you select the  
Paper Type that suits the media type you use. (See About paper on page 1-6.)  
Printed pages are smeared.  
The Paper Type setting may be incorrect for the type of print media you are  
using—OR—The print media may be too thick or have a rough surface.  
(See About paper on page 1-6 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the  
CD-ROM.)  
Printouts are too light.  
If your machine is not connected to a computer, turn off Toner Save mode in the  
machine’s menu setting. (See Toner Save on page 2-2.)  
Set Toner Save mode to off in the Advanced tab in the printer driver.  
(See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)  
If the printout is a copy, adjust the contrast. (See Adjusting contrast on page 3-8.)  
6 - 10  
   
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
Improving the print quality  
This section provides information on the following topics:  
Examples of poor print quality  
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  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off Toner Save  
mode in the machine menu settings or in the printer driver. (See Toner Save on  
page 2-2 or Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)  
OR—  
Faint  
If your machine is not connected to a computer, turn off Toner Save mode in the  
machine’s menu setting. (See Toner Save on page 2-2.)  
Clean the laser scanner window and the primary corona wire on the drum unit.  
wire on page 6-19.) If the print quality has not improved, install a new drum unit.  
6
Make sure that you use paper that meets the recommended specifications.  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
Check the machine’s environment - high temperatures and high humidity can  
increase the amount of background shading. (See Choosing a location on page  
1-2.)  
Gray background  
Clean the primary corona wire on the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire on  
page 6-19.) If the print quality has not improved, install a new drum unit.  
Make sure you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-surfaced paper or  
thick print media may cause this problem. (See About paper on page 1-6.)  
Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver or in  
the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Basic tab in the Software User’s  
Guide on the CD-ROM and Setting the Paper Type on page 2-1 in this User’s  
Guide.)  
Ghost  
Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-surfaced  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
paper may cause the problem. (See About paper on page 1-6.)  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
Clean the primary corona wire and the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire  
on page 6-19 and Cleaning the drum unit on page 6-12.) If the print quality has not  
improved, install a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit (DR-2000) on  
Toner specks  
Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See About paper on  
Choose Thick paper mode in the printer driver or in the machine’s Paper Type  
menu setting, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. (See Basic tab in  
the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)  
Hollow print  
Check the machine’s environment because conditions such as high humidity can  
cause hollow print. (See Choosing a location on page 1-2.)  
Clean the primary corona wire on the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire on  
page 6-19.) If the print quality has not improved, install a new drum unit.  
6 - 11  
   
Chapter 6  
Examples of poor print quality  
Recommendation  
Clean the primary corona wire on the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire on  
If the print quality has not improved, install a new drum unit. (See Replacing the  
All black  
Cleaning the drum unit  
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.  
78.5 mm  
78.5 mm  
Make a few copies of a blank, white sheet of paper. (See Making multiple copies  
White Spots on black text and  
graphics at 78.5 mm  
intervals  
1 Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, and then remove the toner  
cartridge from the drum unit.  
78.5 mm  
78.5 mm  
2 Position the print sample in front of the drum unit so you will know the exact  
position on the drum that is causing the poor print.  
Black Spots at 78.5 mm  
intervals  
3 Turn the black gear on the drum as you check the surface of the OPC drum.  
Do not touch the OPC drum with your fingers.  
OPC drum surface  
4 When you find the substance on the drum surface that matches the print  
sample, gently dab the surface of the OPC drum with a cotton swab that is lightly  
dampened with isopropyl alcohol.  
Do not use a scrubbing or wiping motion because this might damage the  
drum.  
Do not try to clean the surface of the OPC drum with a sharp object, such as  
a ball-point pen, because this might cause permanent damage to the drum  
unit.  
If the print quality still has not improved you need to install a new drum.  
6 - 12  
   
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
Examples of poor print quality  
Recommendation  
Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See About paper on  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
If you use label sheets for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may sometimes  
stick to the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit. (See Cleaning the drum unit  
Black toner marks across the page  
Do not use paper that has clips or staples because they will scratch the surface of  
the drum.  
If the unpacked drum unit is in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be  
damaged.  
The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum  
Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. A rough surfaced  
paper or thick print media can cause the problem. (See About paper on page 1-6.)  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver or in  
the machine’s Paper Type menu setting. (See Basic tab in the Software User’s  
Guide on the CD-ROM and Setting the Paper Type on page 2-1 in this User’s  
Guide.)  
White lines across the page  
6
The problem may disappear by itself. Try printing multiple pages to clear this  
problem, especially if the machine has not been used for a long time.  
You may clear the problem by wiping the laser scanner window with a soft cloth.  
The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum  
Clean the inside of the machine and the primary corona wire in the drum unit.  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
You may clear the problem by wiping the laser scanner window with a soft cloth.  
The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum  
Lines across the page  
Clean the primary corona wire of the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire on  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
Make sure the primary corona wire is at the home position ().  
The drum unit may be damaged. Install a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum  
Black lines down the page  
Printed pages have toner stains down  
the page.  
The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing  
the toner cartridge (TN-2000) on page 6-20.) Make sure that a torn piece of paper  
is not inside the machine covering the laser scanner window.  
You may clear the problem by wiping the laser scanner window with a soft cloth.  
ABCDEFGH  
abcdefghijk  
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.  
White lines down the page  
Make sure the paper or other print media is loaded properly in the paper tray and  
that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.  
H
ijk  
FG  
efg  
E
D
cd  
C
B
ab  
A
h
A B C D  
abcde  
0 1 2 3 4  
Set the paper guides correctly.  
If you are using the manual feed slot, see To load paper or other media in the  
Page skewed  
The paper tray may be too full.  
Check the paper type and quality. (See About paper on page 1-6.)  
6 - 13  
Chapter 6  
Examples of poor print quality  
Recommendation  
Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause  
paper to curl.  
If you don’t use the machine very often, the paper may have been in the paper tray  
too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also, fan the paper stack  
and then rotate the paper 180° in the paper tray.  
Curl or wave  
Make sure that paper is loaded properly.  
B
DEFGH  
Check the paper type and quality. (See About paper on page 1-6.)  
Turn over the stack of paper in the tray or rotate the paper 180° in the input tray.  
abc efghijk  
A
bcde  
1
C D  
3 4  
Wrinkles or creases  
6 - 14  
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
How to change the LCD  
language  
Packing and shipping  
the machine  
When you transport the machine, use the  
packing materials that came with your  
machine. If you do not pack the machine  
properly, you could void your warranty.  
You can change the LCD language.  
1 Press Menu and  
1.General Setup.  
or  
to select  
Press Set.  
1 Turn off the machine’s power switch.  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
0.Local Language.  
2 Unplug the machine from the electrical  
Press Set.  
socket.  
3 Press  
or  
to select your  
3 Unplug the cable from the machine.  
4 Open the front cover.  
language.  
Press Set.  
6
5 Remove the drum unit and toner  
cartridge assembly. Leave the toner  
cartridge installed in the drum unit.  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
6 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge  
assembly into the plastic bag and seal  
the bag.  
7 Close the front cover.  
8 Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and  
place it in the original carton with the  
original packing material.  
6 - 15  
       
Chapter 6  
9 Pack the drum unit and toner cartridge  
assembly, AC power cord and printed  
materials in the original carton as shown  
below:  
Routine maintenance  
CAUTION  
The drum unit contains toner, so handle it  
carefully. If toner scatters and your hands  
or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or  
wash it off with cold water.  
Cleaning the outside of the  
machine  
CAUTION  
Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with  
volatile liquids such as thinner or  
benzine will damage the outside  
surface of the machine.  
0 Close the carton and tape it shut.  
Do not use cleaning materials that  
contain ammonia.  
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove  
dirt from the control panel. It may crack  
the panel.  
1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the  
machine.  
6 - 16  
     
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
2 Wipe the outside of the machine with a  
Cleaning the scanner glass  
soft cloth to remove dust.  
Turn off the machine’s power switch and lift  
the document cover. Clean the scanner glass  
and the white plastic surface underneath the  
document cover with isopropyl alcohol and  
soft lint-free cloth.  
Document  
Cover  
3 Remove anything that is stuck inside the  
paper tray.  
White  
Plastic  
Surface  
4 Wipe the inside and the outside of the  
paper tray with a soft cloth to remove  
dust.  
6
In the ADF unit, clean the white plastic bar  
and the scanner glass strip under the film with  
isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.  
5 Re-load the paper and put the paper tray  
in the machine.  
White Plastic  
Bar  
Glass Strip  
6 - 17  
   
Chapter 6  
Cleaning the laser scanner  
window  
CAUTION  
To prevent damage to the machine from  
static electricity, do not touch the  
electrodes shown below.  
CAUTION  
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean  
the laser scanner window.  
Do not touch the laser scanner window  
with your fingers.  
1 Before you clean the inside of the  
machine, turn off the machine’s power  
switch.  
3 Gently clean the laser scanner window  
by wiping it with a clean soft, dry,  
lint-free cloth. Do not use isopropyl  
alcohol.  
2 Open the front cover and pull out the  
drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.  
Laser Scanner  
Window  
WARNING  
Just after you have used the machine,  
some internal parts of the machine are  
extremely HOT! When you open the front  
cover of the machine, never touch the  
shaded parts shown in the diagram below.  
6 - 18  
   
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
4 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge  
Cleaning the corona wire  
assembly back into the machine.  
We recommend placing the drum unit and  
toner cartridge assembly on a cloth or large  
disposable paper to avoid spilling and  
scattering toner.  
1 Open the front cover and pull out the  
drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.  
5 Close the front cover.  
6 Turn on the machine’s power switch.  
6
2 Clean the primary corona wire inside the  
drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab  
from right to left several times.  
3 Return the blue tab and snap it into the  
Home position ().  
CAUTION  
If you do not return the blue tab to the  
Home position (), your printed pages  
may have vertical black stripes on them.  
4 Reinstall the drum unit and toner  
cartridge assembly in the machine.  
5 Close the front cover.  
6 - 19  
     
Chapter 6  
Replacing the toner cartridge  
(TN-2000)  
How to replace the toner  
cartridge  
The toner cartridge can print up to 2,500  
pages. When the toner cartridge is running  
low, the LCD shows Toner Low. The  
machine is supplied with a starter toner  
cartridge that must be replaced after  
approximately 1,500 pages. Actual page  
count will vary depending on your average  
type of document (i.e., standard letter,  
detailed graphics).  
WARNING  
Just after you use the machine, some  
internal parts of the machine will be  
extremely HOT! Never touch the shaded  
parts shown in the illustration.  
Note  
It is a good idea to keep a new toner cartridge  
ready for use when you see the Toner Low  
warning.  
1 Open the front cover and pull out the  
drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.  
Discard the used toner cartridge according to  
local regulations, keeping it separate from  
domestic waste. You can also check our  
ecology website www.brothergreen.co.uk for  
recycling information. Be sure to seal the  
toner cartridge tightly so toner powder does  
not spill out of the cartridge. If you have  
questions, call your local waste disposal  
office.  
We recommend that you clean the machine  
and drum unit when you replace the toner  
CAUTION  
To prevent damage to the machine from  
static electricity, do not touch the  
electrodes shown below.  
6 - 20  
     
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
2 Hold down the lock lever on the left and  
pull the toner cartridge out of the drum  
unit.  
CAUTION  
Brother printers are designed to work  
with toner of a particular specification  
and work to a level of optimum  
performance when used with genuine  
Brother toner cartridges (TN-2000).  
Brother cannot guaranteethis optimum  
performance if toner or toner cartridges  
of other specifications are used.  
Brother does not therefore recommend  
the use of cartridges other than Brother  
cartridges with this printer, or the  
refilling of empty cartridges with toner  
from other sources. If damage is  
caused to the drum unit or other part of  
this machine as a result of the use of  
toner or toner cartridges other than  
genuine Brother products due to the  
incompatibility or lack of suitability of  
those products with this machine, any  
repairs required as a result may not be  
covered by the warranty.  
6
CAUTION  
Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or  
large piece of disposable paper to  
avoid spilling and scattering the toner.  
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If  
toner scatters on your hands or  
clothes, immediately wipe it off or wash  
it with cold water.  
Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until  
immediately before you install it in the  
machine. If a toner cartridge is left  
unpacked for a long period of time, the  
toner life is shortened.  
3 Unpack the new toner cartridge. Place  
the used toner cartridge into the  
aluminium bag and discard it according  
to local regulations.  
6 - 21  
Chapter 6  
5 Remove the protective cover.  
CAUTION  
Do not touch the shaded parts shown in  
theillustrations to prevent any degradation  
to the print quality.  
6 Insert the new toner cartridge in the  
drum unit until it clicks into place. If you  
put it in properly, the lock lever will lift  
automatically.  
4 Gently rock the toner cartridge from side  
to side five or six times to distribute the  
toner evenly inside the cartridge.  
7 Clean the primary corona wire inside the  
drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab  
from right to left several times. Return  
the blue tab to the Home position ()  
before reinstalling the drum unit and  
toner cartridge assembly.  
8 Install the drum unit and toner cartridge  
assembly into the machine.  
9 Close the front cover.  
6 - 22  
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
Replacing the drum unit  
(DR-2000)  
WARNING  
Just after you have used the machine,  
some internal parts of the machine are  
extremely HOT! So please be careful.  
The machine uses a drum unit to create print  
images on paper. If the LCD shows  
Change Drum Soon, the drum unit is near  
the end of its life and it is time to buy a new  
one.  
Even if the LCD shows Change Drum Soon,  
you may be able to continue printing without  
having to replace the drum unit for a while.  
However, if there is a noticeable deterioration  
in the output print quality (even before  
Change Drum Soonappears), then the  
drum unit should be replaced. You should  
clean the machine when you replace the  
1 Open the front cover and pull out the  
drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.  
6
CAUTION  
When removing the drum unit, handle it  
carefully because it contains toner. If toner  
scatters and your hands or clothes get  
dirty, immediately wipe or wash with cold  
water.  
CAUTION  
To prevent damage to the printer from  
static electricity, do not touch the  
electrodes shown below.  
Note  
The drum unit is a consumable item, and it is  
necessary to replace it periodically. There are  
many factors that determine the drum life,  
such as temperature, humidity, type of paper  
and how much toner you use for the number  
of pages per print job. The estimated drum life  
is up to 12,000 pages. The actual number of  
pages your drum will print may be  
significantly less than these estimates.  
Because we have no control over the many  
factors that determine the actual drum life, we  
cannot guarantee a minimum number of  
pages that will be printed by your drum.  
6 - 23  
   
Chapter 6  
2 Hold down the lock lever on the left and  
pull the toner cartridge out of the drum  
unit.  
4 Install the drum unit and toner cartridge  
assembly in the machine.  
5 Press Options.  
Replace Drum?  
Yes  
No  
To confirm you are installing a new  
drum, press  
Note  
.
Discard the used drum unit according to  
local regulations, keeping it separate from  
domestic waste. You can also check our  
for recycling information. Be sure to seal  
the drum unit tightly so toner powder does  
not spill out of the unit. If you have  
questions, call your local waste disposal  
office.  
6 When the LCD shows Accepted, close  
the front cover.  
Wait to unpack the new drum unit until  
immediately before installing it. Place the  
old drum unit into the plastic bag.  
3 Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new  
drum unit. If you put it in properly, the  
lock lever will lift automatically.  
6 - 24  
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance  
3 Press  
or  
to select Total,  
Machine Information  
List, Printor Copy.  
Press Set.  
Checking the Serial Number  
Page Counter  
Total:  
XXXXX  
You can view the machine’s serial number on  
the LCD.  
Page Counter  
List:  
XXXXX  
1 Press Menu and  
or  
to select  
3.Machine Info.or  
4.Machine Info.  
Page Counter  
Print:  
XXXXX  
Press Set.  
Page Counter  
Copy:  
XXXXX  
2 Press or  
1.Serial No.  
to select  
4 Press Stop/Exit.  
Machine Info.  
1.Serial No.  
6
Checking the Drum Life  
Press Set.  
You can view the machine’s drum life on the  
LCD.  
3 Press Stop/Exit.  
1 Press Menu and  
or  
to select  
Checking the Page Counters  
3.Machine Info.or  
4.Machine Info.  
You can view the machine’s page counters  
for copies, printer pages, lists and a summary  
total.  
Press Set.  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
3.Drum Life.  
1 Press Menu and  
or  
to select  
3.Machine Info.or  
4.Machine Info.  
Machine Info.  
3.Drum Life  
Press Set.  
Press Set.  
2 Press  
or  
to select  
3 Press Stop/Exit.  
2.Page Counter.  
Machine Info.  
2.Page Counter  
Press Set.  
6 - 25  
             
Appendix  
A
On-screen  
programming  
Menu Mode  
Your machine is designed to be easy to use  
with LCD on-screen programming.  
User-friendly programming helps you take full  
advantage of all the menu selections your  
machine has to offer.  
Since your programming is done on the LCD,  
we have created step-by-step on-screen  
instructions to help you program your  
machine. All you need to do is follow the  
instructions as they guide you through the  
menu selections and programming options.  
Access the menu  
Menu table  
Scroll through the current menu  
level  
The Menu table that begins on page A-3 will  
help you understand the menu selections and  
options that are found in the machine’s  
programs. Once you become familiar with  
programming, you can use the Menu table as  
a quick reference when you want to change  
your settings.  
Accept an option  
Go to the next menu level  
Exit the menu  
You can access the menu mode by pressing  
Menu.  
When you enter the menu, press  
or  
to scroll through the Main Menu.  
Select ▲▼ & Set  
1.General Setup  
Select ▲▼ & Set  
2.Copy  
Select ▲▼ & Set  
3.Machine Info.  
For DCP-7010L: 3.Machine Info.  
For DCP-7025: 4.Machine Info.  
A - 1  
           
Appendix  
You can scroll more quickly through each  
menu level by pressing the arrow for the  
direction you want:  
or  
.
Select an option by pressing Set when that  
option appears on the LCD.  
The LCD will then show the next menu level.  
Press  
or  
to scroll to your next menu  
selection.  
Press Set.  
When you finish setting an option, the LCD  
shows Accepted.  
A
A - 2  
to exit  
to accept  
Select  
Select  
Set  
Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
1. General  
Setup  
1. Paper Type  
Thin  
Plain  
Thick  
Sets the type of paper in  
the paper tray.  
2-1  
Thicker  
Transparency  
Recycled Paper  
2. Paper Size  
A4  
Letter  
Executive  
Sets the size of the paper in 2-1  
the paper tray.  
A5  
A6  
B5  
B6  
3. Beeper  
High  
Med  
Low  
Off  
Adjusts the volume level of 2-2  
the beeper.  
4. Ecology  
1. Toner Save  
2. Sleep Time  
On  
Off  
Increases the life of the  
toner cartridge.  
2-2  
2-3  
(0-99)  
05 Min  
Conserves power.  
5. LCD  
Contrast  
Light  
Dark  
Adjusts the contrast of the 2-3  
LCD.  
6. User  
Settings  
You can print a list of your 2-3  
settings.  
0. Local  
Language  
Depending on your Allows you to change the  
6-15  
country  
LCD Language.  
2. Copy  
1. Quality  
Text  
Auto  
Photo  
Selects the Copy resolution 3-7  
for your type of document.  
2. Contrast  
-ꢀꢀꢀꢀ„+ ▲  
-ꢀꢀꢀ„ꢀ+ ▲  
-ꢀꢀ„ꢀꢀ+ ▲  
-ꢀ„ꢀꢀꢀ+ ▲  
-„ꢀꢀꢀꢀ+ ▲  
Adjusts the contrast for  
copies.  
3-8  
Note  
The factory settings are shown in Bold.  
A - 3  
   
Appendix  
Main Menu  
Submenu  
Menu Selections Options  
Descriptions  
Page  
3. Printer  
1. Emulation  
Auto  
HP LaserJet  
BR-Script 3  
Selects the emulation  
mode.  
See  
Software  
User’s  
(DCP-7025 only)  
Guide  
on the  
CD-ROM  
2. Print  
Options  
1. Internal  
Font  
Prints a list of the  
machine’s internal fonts or  
current printer settings.  
2. Configuration  
3. Reset  
Printer  
Returns the PCL settings to  
the original factory default  
settings.  
3. Machine  
Info.  
1. Serial No.  
Lets you check the serial  
number of your machine.  
6-25  
(DCP-7010L only)  
2. Page  
Counter  
Total  
Copy  
Print  
List  
Lets you check the number 6-25  
of pages the machine has  
printed during its life.  
3. Drum Life  
1. Serial No.  
You can check the  
percentage of drum life that  
remains available.  
6-25  
6-25  
4. Machine  
Info.  
Lets you check the serial  
number of your machine.  
A
(DCP-7025 only)  
2. Page  
Counter  
Total  
Copy  
Print  
List  
Lets you check the number 6-25  
of pages the machine has  
printed during its life.  
3. Drum Life  
You can check the  
percentage of drum life that  
6-25  
remains available.  
Note  
The factory settings are shown in Bold.  
A - 4  
Specifications  
S
Product description  
General  
Memory Capacity  
16 MB (DCP-7010L)  
32 MB (DCP-7025)  
Up to 35 pages  
Automatic Document Feeder  
(ADF) (DCP-7025 only)  
Paper Tray  
250 Sheets (80 g/m2)  
Printer Type  
Laser  
Print Method  
Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning  
16 characters × 2 lines  
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)  
Power Source  
220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz  
Power Consumption  
Copying: Average 460 W  
Sleep:  
Average 10 W  
Standby: Average 75 W  
DCP-7010L  
Dimensions  
DCP-7025  
294 mm  
253 mm  
432 mm  
432 mm  
395 mm  
395 mm  
Weight  
Noise  
Without Drum/Toner Unit:  
8.3 kg (DCP-7010L)  
9.45 kg (DCP-7025)  
Operating:  
Standby:  
53 dB A or less  
30 dB A or less  
S - 1  
     
Specifications  
Temperature  
Humidity  
Operating:  
Storage:  
10 - 32.5°C  
0 - 40°C  
Operating:  
Storage:  
20 to 80% (without condensation)  
10 to 90% (without condensation)  
Print media  
Paper Input  
Paper Tray  
Paper type:  
Plain paper, Recycled paper or Transparencies  
Paper size:  
A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6  
Paper Weight:  
60 - 105 g/m2  
Maximum paper tray capacity:  
Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 plain paper or  
up to 10 transparencies  
Manual Feed Slot  
Paper type:  
Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies, Envelopes, Bond  
paper or Labels  
S
Paper size:  
Width:  
69.9 - 215.9 mm  
Length: 116 - 406.4 mm  
Paper Weight:  
60 - 161 g/m2  
Maximum paper tray capacity: One sheet at a time  
Paper Output  
Up to 100 sheets of A4 size plain paper (Face down print delivery to  
the output paper tray)  
Note  
For transparency or label, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray  
immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging.  
For more details, see About paper on page 1-6.  
S - 2  
   
Copy  
Color/Monochrome  
Document Size  
Monochrome  
ADF Width: 147.3 mm to 215.9 mm (For DCP-7025 only)  
ADF Height: 147.3 mm to 356 mm (For DCP-7025 only)  
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mm  
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm  
Multiple Copies  
Stacks up to 99 pages  
Sorts up to 99 pages (DCP-7025 only)  
Enlarge/Reduce  
Resolution  
25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)  
600 x 300 dpi  
Scanner  
Colour/Monochrome  
TWAIN Compliant  
Colour/Monochrome  
Yes (Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/  
Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0)  
Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater  
Yes (Windows® XP)  
WIA Compliant  
Colour Depth  
Resolution  
24 bit colour  
Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi (interpolated)*  
Up to 600 x 2400 dpi (optical)  
* Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning with Windows® XP (resolution up to 9600 x 9600 dpi  
can be selected by using the Brother scanner utility)  
Document Size  
ADF Width: 147.3 to 215.9 mm (For DCP-7025 only)  
ADF Height: 147.3 to 356 mm (For DCP-7025 only)  
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mm  
Scanner Glass Height: Max. 297 mm  
Scanning Width  
Gray Scale  
215.9 mm  
256 levels  
Note  
Mac OS® X scanning is supported in Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.  
S - 3  
         
Specifications  
Printer  
Emulation  
Brother Printing System for Windows®  
PCL6 and BR-Script (PostScript®) Level 3 (DCP-7025 only)  
Printer Driver  
Support for Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/  
Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0  
Support for Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater  
HQ1200 (Max. 2400 x 600 dots per inch (dpi))  
Resolution  
Print Quality  
Normal printing mode  
Economy printing mode (save toner usage)  
Print Speed  
First Print  
up to 20 pages/minute (A4 size)  
* Based on Brother standard pattern.  
Does not include the time it takes to feed the paper.  
Less than 10 seconds  
Interfaces  
Interface  
Parallel  
Recommended Cable  
A bi-directional shielded parallel cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant  
and no longer than 2.0 m.  
S
USB  
A USB 2.0 interface cable that is not longer than 2.0 m.  
(Cables are not included.)  
Note  
Your machine has a full-speed USB 2.0 interface. This interface is compatible with Hi-Speed USB  
2.0; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be  
connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.  
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 2.0 m.  
S - 4  
       
Computer requirements  
Minimum System Requirements  
Computer Platform & Operating System  
Version  
Processor  
Minimum  
Speed  
Minimum  
RAM  
Recommended Available Hard Disk Space  
RAM  
for Drivers  
for  
Applications  
98, 98SE  
Pentium® II or  
equivalent  
32 MB  
64 MB  
128 MB  
64 MB  
90 MB  
130 MB  
Windows® Operating  
System  
Me  
NT® Workstation 4.0  
2000 Professional  
XP 1  
128 MB  
256 MB  
64 MB  
150 MB  
80 MB  
220 MB  
200 MB  
Apple® Macintosh®  
Operating System  
Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2  
(Printing and  
All base  
models meet  
minimum  
Scanning 2 Only)  
Requirements  
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or  
greater  
128 MB  
160 MB  
NOTE: All registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.  
For the latest drivers, go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/  
Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning with Windows® XP. (Resolutions up to 9600 x 9600 dpi can be selected using  
the Brother Utility.)  
1
2
Dedicated “Scan” key supported in Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.  
Consumable items  
Toner Cartridge Life  
Starter: Up to 1,500 pages*  
Standard (TN-2000): Up to 2,500 pages*  
*(when printing letter or A4 size paper at 5% print coverage)  
Note  
Toner life expectancy will vary depending upon the type of average print job.  
Drum Unit Life Expectancy  
(DR-2000)  
Up to 12,000 pages  
Note  
There are many factors that determine the drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper,  
toner you use and number of pages per print job.  
S - 5  
     
Index  
I
A
J
Jams  
C
M
Cleaning  
Copy  
P
Print  
default settings  
D
Q
Drum Unit  
Quality  
E
R
Resolution  
S
G
I - 1  
 
UK/IRE/SAF  

AdobeAir CM120A User Manual
Amana R 410A User Manual
Briggs Stratton 304705 User Manual
Brother MFC 7360N User Manual
Emerson Process Management Emerson Electric Co Automobile Accessories 3095FC User Manual
Epson Stylus CX4800 User Manual
Harbor Freight Tools Mini Off Road Fog Lights 46908 User Manual
Havis Shields Ford Van Rear Air Vent Adapter Kit KK F VAK User Manual
HP Hewlett Packard CC431A User Manual
HP Hewlett Packard SP 3300 User Manual