Brother DCP 8085DN User manual

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Start Here DCP-8085DN
Quick Setup Guide
EEU-ENG Version 0
Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Unpack the machine
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
Symbols used in this guide
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Note
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no longer than 2 metres.
Parallel cable
DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 2 metres. Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE
1284-compliant.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Network.
WARNINGS tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible
minor injuries.
IMPORTANT describe procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible
machine problems or machine damage, or damage to other objects.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.
Note 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.
User’s Guide
Software User’s Guide
Network User’s Guide
Indicates reference to the User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide or Network
User’s Guide.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT

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Install the drum unit and
toner cartridge assembly
aRemove the protective tape and film covering
the scanner glass.
bPress the front cover release button and open
the front cover a.
cUnpack the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly.
dGently shake it from side to side several times
to distribute the toner evenly inside the
assembly.
ePut the drum unit assembly into the machine
until it clicks into place.
fClose the front cover of the machine.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
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Load paper in the paper
tray
aPull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
bWhile pressing the blue paper-guide release
lever a, slide the paper guides to fit the paper
size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that
the guides are firmly in the slots.
cFan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
dPut paper in the tray, and make sure that the
paper is below the maximum paper mark a.
The side to be printed on must be face down.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Make sure that it is completely inserted into the
machine.
fUnfold the support flap ato prevent paper
from sliding off the face-down output tray.
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IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of
the paper so it will feed correctly.
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Attach the control panel
cover
aOpen the document cover.
bChoose your language and attach the control
panel cover to the machine.
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Release the scanner lock
Push the lever ain the direction shown to unlock the
scanner.
(The grey scanner lock lever is located at the back left
side, under the document cover b.)
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Connect the power cord
aMake sure that the machine power switch is off.
Connect the AC power cord to the machine.
bPlug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn
the power switch on.
Note
If the control panel cover is not fitted correctly, the
key operations will not work.
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IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.

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Choose your language
aAfter turning the power switch on, the LCD
shows:
Select Language
aEnglish
Français
bDeutsch
Select ab or OK
Press or to choose your language
and press OK.
bThe LCD prompts you to confirm your
selection.
Select Language
English
1.Yes
2.No
Enter Number
If the LCD shows the correct language, press
1.
—OR—
Press 2to go back to step ato choose the
language again.
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Set the LCD contrast
(If needed)
aPress Menu.
bPress 1.
cPress 5.
dPress to increase the contrast.
—OR—
Press to decrease the contrast.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
Note
•IfScanner Locked appears on the LCD,
immediately release the scanner lock and
press Stop/Exit. (See Release the scanner
lock on page 4.)
• If you have set the wrong language, you can
change the language from the control panel
menu of the machine. (Menu, 1, 0)

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Set the date and time
aPress Menu.
bPress 6.
cPress 1.
dEnter the last two digits of the year on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 0, 9for 2009.)
eEnter the two digits for the month on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 0, 3for March.)
fEnter the two digits for the day on the dial pad,
and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 2, 5.)
gEnter the time in 24-hour format on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 15, 25for 3:25 P.M.)
hPress Stop/Exit.
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Automatic Daylight
Savings Time
aPress Menu.
bPress 6.
cPress 2.
dPress or to choose On (or Off).
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.

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Windows®
USB
Macintosh®Windows®
Parallel
Windows®Macintosh®
Wired Network
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Choose your connection type
For USB Interface Users
Windows
®
, go to page 8
Macintosh
®
, go to page 10
For Parallel interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 11
For Wired Network
Windows
®
, go to page 13
Macintosh
®
, go to page 15
For Windows Server®2003/ 2008, see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.

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Windows®
USB
For USB Interface Users
(Windows
®
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/
Windows Vista
®
)
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Before you install
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
bTurn off and unplug the machine from the AC
outlet and disconnect it from your computer, if
you already connected an interface cable.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
bThe CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click
Initial Installation.
cClick Install MFL-Pro Suite.
dWhen the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE
License Agreement window appears, click
Yes if you agree to the Software
License Agreement.
eThe installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™
11SE will automatically start and is followed by
the installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
fWhen the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
License Agreement window appears, click
Yes if you agree to the Software
License Agreement.
gChoose Local Connection, and then click
Next. The installation continues.
hIf you do not want to monitor the machine
status and error notifications from your
computer, uncheck Enable Status Monitor
and then click Next.
iWhen this screen appears, go to the next step.
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Connect the USB cable
aRemove the label covering the USB interface
connector.
bConnect the USB cable to the USB connector
on the machine marked with the symbol.
Then connect the cable to your computer.
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer (Computer),
double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click Start.exe.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®
USB
Macintosh®
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Connect the power cord
aPlug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn
the power switch on.
The installation will continue automatically.
The installation screens appear one after
another.
bWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions. Once you have
completed the registration process, close your
web browser to return to this window.
Then click Next.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bIn the Check for Firmware Updates screen,
choose the firmware update setting you want
and click OK. If you disabled the Status Monitor
setting in step hthe screen will not appear.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.
Note
Internet access is required for the firmware
upgrade.
Finish The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver when printing from the
applications that use the XML Paper Specification
documents. Please download the latest driver by
accessing the Brother Solutions Center at
http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Macintosh®
USB
For USB Interface Users
(Mac OS
®
X 10.3.9 or greater)
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Before you install
aMake sure your machine is connected to the
power and your Macintosh®is ON. You must
be logged on with Administrator rights.
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Connect the USB cable
aRemove the label covering the USB interface
connector.
bConnect the USB cable to the USB connector
on the machine marked with the symbol.
Then connect the cable to your computer.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
bDouble-click Start Here OSX to install.
cThe Brother software will search for the Brother
device. During this time the following screen
will appear.
dChoose the machine from the list, and then
click OK.
eWhen this screen appears, click OK.
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Install
Presto! PageManager
When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR
capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You
can easily scan, share and organize photos and
documents using Presto! PageManager.
aDouble-click Presto! PageManager and follow
the on-screen instructions.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port
on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
• Connect the machine directly to your
Macintosh®.
The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now
complete.
Go to step 15 on page 10.
Finish The installation is now
complete.