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Brother DCP-8080DN User Manual

Brother DCP-8080DN
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SOFTWARE
USER’S GUIDE
DCP-8080DN
DCP-8085DN
MFC-8480DN
MFC-8890DW
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Version 0
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Brother DCP-8080DN Specifications

General IconGeneral
Zoom capability25 - 400%
Maximum print size-
Standard input capacity250 sheets
Color scanningYes
Enhanced scan resolution19.200 x 19.200 DPI
Print technologyLaser
Time to first page (black, normal)8.5 s
Standard interfacesUSB 2.0/RJ-45
Built-in processorNEC VR5500
Internal memory64 MB
Compatible operating systemsWindows/Mac OS
TypeDigital copier
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Power consumption (standby)16 W
Power consumption (typical)680 W
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)50 - 91 °C
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)627.38 x 566.42 x 574.04 mm
Processor modelVR5500
Processor familyNEC
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight18098 g
Package weight22000 g
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)530.86 x 449.58 x 474.98 mm

Summary

Printing

Using the Brother printer driver

A printer driver translates data from PC format to printer format using a printer command language.

Printing a document

Learn how to print a document by sending data from your computer to the machine.

Duplex printing

The supplied printer driver supports duplex printing for printing on both sides of the paper.

Printer operation keys

Details on printer operation keys like Job Cancel and Secure Key for managing print jobs.

Printer Emulation Support

Information on printer emulations supported by the machine for different operating systems.

Printer driver settings

Overview of various printer settings that can be changed when printing from a computer.

Features in the Windows® printer driver

Details on accessing and using the printer driver's advanced features via the Printing Preferences dialog.

Restoring default printer settings

Steps to return the machine's printer settings to their original factory defaults.

Status Monitor

Utility for monitoring machine status, receiving error notifications like paper jams.

Scanning

Scanning a document using the TWAIN driver

How to scan documents using the TWAIN driver, compatible with various applications.

Scanning a document into the PC

Steps to scan a document into the PC using either the ADF or the scanner glass.

Pre-Scanning to crop a portion you want to scan

How to preview and crop unwanted areas from an image before scanning.

Scanning a document using the WIA driver (Windows® XP/Windows Vista®)

How to scan documents using the WIA driver on Windows XP and Vista.

Using the Scan key (For USB or Parallel cable users)

How to use the Scan key on the control panel to scan documents to various applications.

Scan to USB

Scanning documents directly to a USB Flash memory drive.

ControlCenter3

Using ControlCenter3

How ControlCenter3 helps access applications and configure scan, copy, and fax functions.

SCAN

Overview of the four scan options: Image, OCR, E-mail, and File.

CUSTOM SCAN

Creating custom scan options by configuring buttons for specific scanning needs.

COPY

Using PC and printer driver for enhanced copy operations.

PC-FAX (MFC models only)

Sending and receiving faxes using the Brother PC-FAX application.

DEVICE SETTINGS

Options to configure or check machine settings.

Network Scanning (For models with built-in network)

Before using Network Scanning

Prerequisites and considerations before using the machine as a network scanner.

Configuring Network Scanning

Steps to configure network scanning settings, especially for different machines or network changes.

Using the Scan key

How to use the Scan key for network scanning functions like Scan to E-mail (PC).

Scan to E-mail (PC)

Scanning documents directly to a designated PC on the network via E-mail.

Scan to E-mail (E-mail Server) (MFC-8890DW only)

Scanning documents directly to an E-mail address from the machine using an E-mail server.

Scan to FTP

Scanning documents directly to an FTP server on the local network or internet.

Scan to Network

Scanning documents directly to a shared folder on a CIFS server on the network.

Remote Setup (MFC models only)

Remote Setup

Using the Remote Setup application to configure machine and network settings from a Windows application.

Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only)

PC-FAX sending

Steps to send documents as faxes from your PC using the Brother PC-FAX software.

Setting up user information

Entering user information for fax header and cover page creation.

Sending setup

Configuring PC-FAX sending settings, including outside line access and user interface.

Address Book

Managing contacts for PC-FAX sending, choosing address book types.

PC-FAX receiving

How the PC-FAX software receives and stores faxes on your PC.

Firewall settings (For Network users)

Before using the Brother software

Firewall settings on PC may reject network connections; configure Windows Firewall as needed.

Windows® XP SP2

Steps to configure Windows Firewall for network scanning and PC-Fax on Windows XP SP2.

Windows Vista®

Steps to configure Windows Firewall for network scanning and PC-Fax on Windows Vista.

Printing and Faxing

Printer operation key

Details on printer operation keys like Job Cancel and Secure Key for managing print jobs.

Printer Emulation Support

Information on printer emulations supported by the machine for different operating systems.

Duplex

How to choose automatic duplex printing, with driver settings taking priority.

Status Monitor

Monitoring machine status and accessing web-based management.

Features in the printer driver (Macintosh®)

Printer driver features available for Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater.

Secure Print

Securing documents with a password, requiring the password for printing.

Print Settings

Changing basic print settings like Media Type, Resolution, and Toner Save Mode.

Duplex Printing

Setting up duplex printing using the duplex unit or manual duplex methods.

Sending a fax (MFC models only)

Sending faxes directly from a Macintosh application.

Scanning

Scanning from a Macintosh®

Using the TWAIN Scanner driver with Macintosh applications that support TWAIN.

Scanning an image into your Macintosh®

Steps to scan a whole page into your Macintosh using the Scanner Setup dialog box.

Pre-Scanning an image

Previewing and cropping unwanted image areas using the PreScan button.

Settings in the Scanner window

Options for changing scanning resolution and scan types.

Adjusting the Image

Adjusting brightness and contrast settings for scanned images.

Using the Scan key (For USB cable users)

Using the Scan key on the control panel to scan documents to applications or folders.

Scan to USB

Scanning documents directly to a USB Flash Memory Drive.

ControlCenter2

Using ControlCenter2

Using ControlCenter2 for quick access to applications and scan functions.

SCAN

Overview of scan functions: Image, OCR, E-mail, and File.

CUSTOM SCAN

Customizing buttons for specific scanning needs.

COPY / PC-FAX (PC-FAX is on MFC models only)

Using copy and PC-FAX functions with Macintosh and printer drivers.

DEVICE SETTINGS

Options to configure or check machine settings.

Network Scanning

Before using Network Scanning

Prerequisites for network scanning, including choosing the networked machine.

Using the Scan key

Using the Scan key for network scanning functions like Scan to E-mail (PC).

Scan to E-mail (PC)

Scanning documents to a designated Macintosh via E-mail.

Scan to E-mail (E-mail server, MFC-8890DW only)

Scanning documents directly to an E-mail address from the machine using an E-mail server.

Scan to FTP

Scanning documents directly to an FTP server on the network.

Scan to Network

Scanning documents directly to a shared folder on a CIFS server on the network.

Remote Setup

Remote Setup (MFC models only)

Using Remote Setup application to configure machine and network settings from Macintosh.

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