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DCP-7030 DCP-7045N Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for proper set up and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this ‘Quick Setup Guide’...
Symbols used in this guide Caution Improper Setup Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Improper Setup icons alert you to possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible devices and operations that are not damage to the machine or other objects.
Table of Contents Getting Started Safety Precautions ............................2 To use the machine safely ........................2 Regulations ............................. 4 Carton components............................6 Control panel..............................7 STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine Installing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.................. 8 Loading paper in the paper tray ........................
Safety Precautions To use the machine safely Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. Warning Before cleaning the inside of the machine, first unplug the telephone line cord, and then the power cord from the electrical socket. DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or organic solvent/liquids containing alcohol/ammonia to clean the inside or outside of...
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Safety Precautions To prevent injuries, DO NOT put your fingers in the area shown in the illustrations. 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.
Safety Precautions Regulations EC Declaration of Conformity Disconnect device This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off power completely.
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The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your 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.
Getting Started Control panel DCP-7030 and DCP-7045N have the same keys. 1 Job Cancel key 5 Menu keys 2 Scan key 6 Start key 3 Copy keys 7 Stop/Exit key 4 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Installing the drum unit and into the machine. toner cartridge assembly Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver.
Setting Up the Machine Put paper in the paper tray. Make sure that the Loading paper in the paper paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum tray paper mark (1). Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Install the power cord Selecting your language Make sure that the machine’s power switch is After turning the power switch on, the LCD off. Connect the AC power cord to the machine. shows: Select Language Press OK Key Press OK.
Setting Up the Machine Setting the LCD contrast You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker. Press Menu and to select 1.General Setup. Press OK. Press to select 5.LCD Contrast. Press OK. Press to increase the contrast. —OR—...
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Guide include instructions for features available when connected to a computer. (eg. printing, scanning and Brother Solutions Center networking details) Access the Brother Solutions Center for FAQs, User’s On-Line Registration Guide, driver updates and tips for using your Register your machine from the Brother Product machine.
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
® • If this window does not appear, use Windows MFL-Pro Suite. Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC ® • For Windows Vista...
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Note The installation of the Brother drivers will (DCP-7045N only) automatically start. The installation screens If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s appear one after another, please wait for a BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and while. then follow the on-screen instructions. When the...
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XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. • After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically. If the installation is unsuccessful, the installation results window will be shown.
Note ® • If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn ® • For Windows Vista , when the User Account the power switch on.
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Choose Network Connection, and then click Next. Note (DCP-7045N only) 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...
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• XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from the The installation of the Brother drivers will applications that use the XML Paper Specification automatically start. The installation screens documents.
• Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
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Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can also easily scan, share and organize ® photos and documents using Presto! ® PageManager Choose your model name, and then click Add.
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh For Wired Network Interface Users (DCP-7045N only) ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. Important Follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure that you have finished the instructions from step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 8 through 11.
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Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh The Brother software will search for the Brother When this screen appears, click OK. device. During this time the following screen will appear. ® For Mac OS X 10.3.x or greater users: The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,...
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Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can also easily scan, share and organize ® photos and documents using Presto! ® PageManager ® ®...
BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows users) BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS X users) BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address from a ®...
Restoring the network (web browser) settings to factory default The Brother print server is equipped with a web server To restore all network settings of the internal that allows you to monitor its status or change some Print/Scan server to factory default, please follow the of its configuration settings, using HTTP (Hyper Text steps below.
Consumables and Options Consumables When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother reseller. Toner Cartridge...
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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.