Brother DCP-8040 User manual

Quick Setup Guide DCP-8040
DCP-8045D
Before you can use the DCP, you must set up the hardware and install the driver.
To help you get started in setting up the machine and installing the driver and software,
please read this “Setup Guide” and follow the simple instructions.
For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Step 1
Setting Up the Machine
Step 2
Installing the Driver & Software
Setup is Complete!
Installing the Driver & Software
Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
For
Administrators

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Carton Components
Quick Setup Guide
CD-ROMs
For Windows®
For Macintosh®
User’s Guide
ADF Support Drum Unit Assembly
(including Toner Cartridge)
AC Power Cord Accessory Order Form
(USA/Canada only)
■The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate interface cable for
the interface you intend to use (Parallel or USB).
■For Parallel use a bi-directional shield interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant, and not longer than
6 feet (2 meters).
■For USB use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface cable that is not longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
■Please make sure that you use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified cable if your computer uses a Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 interface.
■Even if your computer has a USB 1.1 interface, you can connect the DCP.
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3
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1. Control Panel
2. Face-down Output Tray Support
Flap with Extension (Support Flap)
3. (For DCP-8040) Manual Feed Tray
(For DCP-8045D) Multi-purpose
Tray (MP Tray)
2
DCP
5
6
4. Paper Tray
5. Front Cover
6. Power Switch
7. Document Cover
8.
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
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■Getting Started

DCP-8040 and DCP-8045D have similar control panel keys.
Warning
Control Panel
1. Print keys 4. Navigation keys 7. Stop/Exit
2. Status LED (Light-Emitting Diode) 5. Copy keys (Temporary Settings) 8. Start
3. 5-Line Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 6. Numeric keys 9. Scan key
For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
When you move the DCP, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. Do NOT carry the DCP by
holding it at the bottom.
Warning Hint User’s Guide
Indicates warnings that
must be observed to
prevent possible
personal injury.
Indicates cautions that
must be observed to use
the DCP properly or to
prevent damage to the
DCP.
Indicates notes and
useful tips to remember
when using the DCP.
Indicates reference to the
User’s Guide.
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Table of Contents
Setting Up the Machine
1. Install the Automatic Document Feed (ADF) Support .................................... 2
2. Install the Drum Unit Assembly ........................................................................ 2
3. Load Paper in the Paper Tray ...........................................................................3
4. Release the Scanner Lock.................................................................................4
5. Install Power Cord.............................................................................................. 5
6. Selecting Your Language (Canada Only)......................................................... 5
Installing the Driver & Software
Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite)...................................................................... 6
For USB Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP).................................. 8
■For Windows®98/98SE/Me Users Only ............................................................ 11
■For Windows®2000 Professional Users Only..................................................13
■For Windows®XP Users Only ...........................................................................17
For Parallel Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)................................ 20
■For Windows®98/98SE/Me Users Only ............................................................ 23
■For Windows®2000 Professional Users Only..................................................24
■For Windows®XP Users Only ...........................................................................28
For Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0 Users ................................. 31
For Network Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/NT/2000 Professional/XP)..........................34
For USB Interface Cable Users................................................................. 38
■For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2 .......................................................................................38
■For Mac OS®X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater................................................................40
For Network Interface Cable Users .......................................................... 42
■For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2 .......................................................................................42
■For Mac OS®X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater................................................................44
■For Administrators
Network User's Guide Chapter Map (NC-9100h) .............................................. 46
Installing the BRAdmin Professional Configuration Utility
(Windows®Users Only) .................................................................................... 47
Web BRAdmin (Windows®Users Only) ............................................................ 47
Setting your IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin
Professional (Windows®Users Only) .............................................................. 48
Options ................................................................................................................. 49
Replacement Consumables................................................................................ 49
Step 1
Step 2

2
Setting Up the Machine
Do NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is
done when installing the driver.
1Open the ADF cover.
2Insert the tabs of ADF support into the holes
of the ADF one side at a time.
3Push ADF Support down until it latches in
place.
4Close the ADF cover.
1Open the front cover by pressing the front
cover release button.
2Unpack the drum unit assembly.
Remove the protective part.
1
Install the Automatic
Document Feed (ADF)
Support
ADF Cover
Hole
Tab
ADF support
Tab
2Install the Drum Unit
Assembly
Front Cover
Release Button
Front Cover
Drum Unit
Assembly
Protective part
Step 1

3
Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
For
Administrators
3Rock it from side to side several times to
distribute the toner evenly inside the
assembly.
4
Push the drum unit assembly into the
machine (until it snaps into place).
5Close the front cover of the machine.
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
2While pressing the paper guide release lever,
slide the adjusters to fit the paper size.
Check that the guides are firmly in the slots
on the tray.
3Load Paper in the Paper
Tray
For Legal size paper, press the universal
guide release button and pull out the rear of
the paper tray.
Paper Guide
Release Lever
Universal Guide
Release Button

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Setting Up the Machine
3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper
jams and misfeeds.
4Put paper in the paper tray.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and
below the maximum paper mark.
5
Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine
and unfold the Support flap before you use
the machine.
1Push the lever up to unlock the scanner.
(The gray scanner lock lever is located at
the back left under side of the document
cover.)
For details on supported paper
specifications, see “Paper” in Chapter 2 of
the User’s Guide.
Up to here.
Support
Flap
4Release the Scanner
Lock
Scanner Lock Lever
Step 1

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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
For
Administrators
Do not connect the Parallel or USB
cable yet.
1Make sure that the power switch is off.
Connect the AC power cord to the machine.
2Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
Turn the power switch on.
1Press the Menu key.
2Press the key.
3Press the key.
4Select your language (ENGLISH or
FRENCH) by using or , and
then press the Set key.
5Press the Stop/Exit key.
5Install Power Cord
If Check Scan Lock appears on the LCD,
immediately release the scanner lock and
press Stop/Exit.
6Selecting Your
Language (Canada Only)
10.Local Language
▲English *
▼French
Select ▲▼ & Set
Go to Next page to
install the driver

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Installing the Driver & Software
You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM.
Install Software
You can install printer, scanner drivers and the
various utility items, including PaperPort®and
OmniPage®OCR.
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Registration Web Page for quick registration of your
DCP (Internet access required).
Documentation
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format. (Viewer included)
Brother Support
You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is
a Web site offering information about your Brother
product including FAQs, User’s Guides, Driver
updates and Tips for using your machine.
Help
Helpful hints.
Start Here
You can install the printer driver, scanner driver, and
Presto!®PageManager®for Mac OS®8.6 - 9.2
Documentation
View the User’s Guide and other documentations in
PDF format.
Start Here OSX
You can install the printer driver, scanner driver, and
Presto!®PageManager®for Mac OS®10.1/10.2.1 or
greater (Scanning is not supported in Mac OS®10.1).
Brother Solutions Center
You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is
a Web site offering information about your Brother
product including FAQs, User’s Guides, Driver
updates and Tips for using your machine.
ReadMe!
You can get important information and
troubleshooting tips.
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Registration Web Page for quick registration of your
DCP (Internet access required).
Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite)
Step 2

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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
For
Administrators
Installing the Driver & Software
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable.
Step 2
USB Interface Cable Users.................................... Go to page 8
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Parallel Interface Cable Users............................. Go to page 20
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0 Users... Go to page 31
(For Parallel Interface Cable Users)
Network Interface Cable Users ........................... Go to page 34
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/NT/2000 Professional/XP)
USB Interface Cable Users
■For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2..................................... Go to page 38
■For Mac OS®X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater ............. Go to page 40
Network Interface Cable Users
■For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2..................................... Go to page 42
■For Mac OS®X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater ............. Go to page 44
For Administrators............................................... Go to page 46