Brother DCP 8085DN User manual

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Start Here DCP-8080DN
DCP-8085DN
Quick Setup Guide
USA/CAN Version A
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 and check the components
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.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Drum Unit Assembly
(including Standard Toner
Cartridge)
CD-ROMS
(Windows®)
(Macintosh®)
Product Registration
Sheet
(USA only)
AC Power Cord Quick Setup Guide User’s Guide Accessory Order Form
Note
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the interface you
want to use (USB, Parallel or Network).
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
• DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during MFL-Pro
installation process.
• When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB
port on a keyboard or non-powered USB hub.
Parallel cable
DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2 meters). 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.

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Symbols used in this guide
CAUTION
CAUTION
When you move the machine, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. DO NOT carry the machine
by holding it at the bottom.
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 printed User’s Guide, the Software User’s Guide or
the Network User’s Guide. The Software User’s Guide and Network User’s
Guide are located on the supplied CD-ROM.
Note
Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
11.8 in. (300 mm)
5.12 in.
(130 mm)
7.87 in.
(200 mm)
19.68 in.
(500 mm)

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2
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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3
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.
Note
For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release
button ain the bottom of the paper tray and then
pull out the back of the paper tray.
(Legal or Folio size paper are not available in
some regions.)
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IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of
the paper so it will feed properly.
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Release the scanner lock
aPush the lever ain the direction shown to
unlock the scanner.
(The gray 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.
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Choose your language
(If needed)
aPress Menu.
bPress 1.
cPress 0.
dPress or to choose your
language.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the LCD contrast
(If needed)
If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try
changing the contrast setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress 1.
cPress 5.
dPress to increase the contrast.
—OR—
Press to decrease the contrast.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Note
If Scanner Locked appears on the LCD,
immediately release the scanner lock and press
Stop/Exit. (See Release the scanner
lock on page 5.)
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Set the date and time
This setting allows the machine to name files created
when using the Scan to USB feature.
aPress Menu.
bPress 6.
cPress 1.
dEnter the last two digits of the year on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
61.Date&Time
Year:2009
Enter & OK Key
(e.g. Enter 0, 9for 2009.)
eEnter the two digits for the month on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
61.Date&Time
XX/XX/2009
Month:03
Enter & OK Key
(e.g. Enter 0, 3for March.)
fEnter the two digits for the day on the dial pad,
and then press OK.
61.Date&Time
03/XX/2009
Day:25
Enter & OK Key
(e.g. Enter 2, 5.)
gEnter the time in 24-hour format on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
61.Date&Time
03/25/2009
Time:15:25
Enter & OK Key
(e.g. Enter 15, 25for 3:25 P.M.)
hPress Stop/Exit.
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Automatic Daylight
Savings Time
You can set the machine to change automatically for
daylight savings time. It will reset itself forward one
hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Fall.
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 12
For Parallel interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 14
For Wired Network
Windows
®
, go to page 18
Macintosh
®
, go to page 23
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
®
)
11
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.
12
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.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• Make sure a USB Flash memory device is
not inserted into the machine.
• The screen may differ depending on the
operating system.
• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports
Windows®2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or
greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows Vista®. Update to the latest
Windows®Service Pack before installing
MFL-Pro Suite.
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®
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 notification from your
computer, uncheck Enable Status Monitor
and then click Next.
iWhen this screen appears, go to the next step.
Note
• If the installation does not continue
automatically, open the main menu again by
ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or
double-click the Start.exe program from the
root folder, and continue from step cto install
MFL-Pro Suite.
• For Windows Vista®, when the
User Account Control screen appears, click
Allow.
Note
If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s
BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and
then follow the on-screen instructions. When the
Select Features screen appears, check
PS Printer Driver, and then continue following
the on-screen instructions.

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Windows®
USB
13
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.
14
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.
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
computer.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®
USB
Macintosh®
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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.
bIf this screen appears, choose the firmware
update setting and click OK.
Note
If an error message appears during the software
installation, run the Installation Diagnostics
located in Start/All Programs/Brother
/DCP-XXXX (where DCP-XXXX is your model
name).
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)
11
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.
12
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.
Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the
software to install. After the installation, click
Restart to finish installing the software.
IMPORTANT
Make sure a USB Flash memory device is not
inserted into the machine.
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®.
Note
Please see the Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM if you want to install the PS driver.
(Brother’s BR-Script Driver)

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Macintosh®
USB
Windows®
USB
Macintosh®
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.
The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now
complete.
Go to step 14 on page 13.
Finish The installation is now
complete.

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Windows®
Parallel
For Parallel Interface Users
(Windows
®
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition)
11
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.
12
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.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the Parallel cable yet.
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• Make sure a USB Flash memory device is
not inserted into the machine.
• The screen may differ depending on the
operating system.
• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports
Windows®2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or
greater) and XP Professional x64 Edition.
Update to the latest Windows®Service Pack
before installing MFL-Pro Suite.
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®
Parallel
Windows®
Parallel
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 notification from your
computer, uncheck Enable Status Monitor
and then click Next.
iWhen this screen appears, go to the next step.
Note
If the installation does not continue automatically,
open the main menu again by ejecting and then
reinserting the CD-ROM or double-click the
Start.exe program from the root folder, and
continue from cto install MFL-Pro Suite.
Note
If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s
BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and
then follow the on-screen instructions. When the
Select Features screen appears, check
PS Printer Driver, and then continue following
the on-screen instructions.

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Windows®
Parallel
13
Connect the Parallel
cable
aConnect the Parallel interface cable to your
computer, and then connect it to the machine.
14
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.
bDo one of the following:
For Windows®2000 Professional users,
click Next.
For Windows®XP/XP Professional x64
Edition users, wait for a while since the
installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The screens appear one
after another.
cWhen 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.
IMPORTANT
Connect the machine directly to your
computer.
Note
If this screen appears, click OK.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.

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Windows®
Parallel
Windows®
Parallel
15
Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bIf this screen appears, choose the firmware
update setting and click OK.
Note
If an error message appears during the software
installation, run the Installation Diagnostics
located in Start/All Programs/Brother
/DCP-XXXX LPT (where DCP-XXXX is your
model name).
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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Windows®
Wired Network
For Wired Network Interface Users
(Windows
®
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/
Windows Vista
®
)
11
Before you install
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
bUnplug the machine from the AC outlet.
12
Connect the network
cable
aConnect the network interface cable to the LAN
connector marked with a symbol and then
connect it to a free port on your hub.
13
Connect the power cord
aPlug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn
the power switch on.
IMPORTANT
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• Make sure a USB Flash memory device is
not inserted into the machine.
• The screens may differ depending on the
operating system.
• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports
Windows®2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or
greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows Vista®. Update to the latest
Windows®Service Pack before installing
MFL-Pro Suite.
IMPORTANT
Disable all personal firewall
software (other than Windows®
Firewall), anti-spyware or
antivirus applications for the
duration of the installation.

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Windows®
Wired Network
Windows®Macintosh®
Wired Network
14
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.
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.
Note
• If the installation does not continue
automatically, open the main menu again by
ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or
double-click the Start.exe program from the
root folder, and continue from cto install
MFL-Pro Suite.
• For Windows Vista®, when the
User Account Control screen appears, click
Allow.

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Windows®
Wired Network
gChoose Network Connection, and then click
Next.
hFor Windows®XP SP2/XP Professional x64
Edition/ Windows Vista®users, when this
screen appears, choose Change the Firewall
port settings to enable network connection
and continue with the installation.
(Recommended) and click Next.
If you are not using the Windows®Firewall, see
the User’s Guide for your software for
information on how to add the following
network ports.
For network scanning, add UDP port 54925.
If you still have trouble with your network
connection, add UDP port 137.
iIf the machine is configured for your network,
choose the machine from the list, and then click
Next.
jIf you do not want to monitor the machine
status and error notification from your
computer, uncheck Enable Status Monitor
and then click Next.
kThe installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The installation screens
appear one after another.
Note
If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s
BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and
then follow the on-screen instructions. When the
Select Features screen appears, check
PS Printer Driver, and then continue following
the on-screen instructions.
Note
• You can find your machine’s IP address and
the node name by printing out the Network
Configuration List. See Print the Network
Configuration List on page 27.
• If your machine is not found over the network,
following screen will appear.
Confirm your network setting by following the
on-screen instructions.
• If the machine is not yet configured for use on
your network, the following screen appears.
Click OK and then Configure IP Address.
Enter an IP address for your machine that is
suitable for your network by following the
on-screen instructions.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.