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Brother DCP-L2560DW User Manual

Brother DCP-L2560DW
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Basic User's Guide
DCP-L2560DW
MFC-L2720DW
MFC-L2740DW
Online User's Guide
This Basic User's Guide does not contain all
the information about the machine.
To learn detailed information, read the Online
User's Guide at
solutions.brother.com/manuals

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Brother DCP-L2560DW Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print technologyLaser
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI
Economical printingYes
Duplex printing modeAuto
Time to first page (black, normal)8.5 s
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono15 ipm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)30 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)7.5 ppm
Copier resize25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)30 cpm
Scan toE-mail, File, FTP, Image, OCR
Scan driversICA, TWAIN, WIA
Scanner typeFlatbed scanner
Grayscale levels256
Input color depth30 bit
Maximum scan areaA4 (210 x 297) mm
Output color depth24 bit
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI
Optical scanning resolution600 x 2400 DPI
FaxingNo
PCL fonts66
Printing colorsBlack
Maximum duty cycle- pages per month
Recommended duty cycle250 - 2000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges1
Page description languagesBR-Script 3, PCL 6
Email protocolsAPOP, IMAP4, POP3
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)
Security algorithms128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, APOP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Online services supportedBox, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, OneDrive, Picasa
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print
Supported network protocols (IPv4)ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, POP3, IMAP4
Supported network protocols (IPv6)NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, POP3, IMAP4
Processor familyARM9
Sound power level (standby)33 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)45 dB
Paper input typePaper tray
Total input capacity250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets
Custom media width76.2 - 215.9 mm
Custom media length127 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media typesBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper
Paper tray media weight60 - 105 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²
DisplayLCD
Control typeTouch
Display diagonal2.7 \
Market positioningHome & office
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
AC input voltage220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)1104 W
Power consumption (off)0.08 W
Power consumption (standby)60 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)6.6 W
Power consumption (average operating)510 W
Minimum storage drive space50 MB
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Bundled softwareBrother Control Center 4\\r Nuance PaperPort 12 SE\\r Brother Control Center 2
Sustainability certificatesNordic Swan Ecolabel, Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Package depth517 mm
Package width567 mm
Package height414 mm
Package weight12700 g
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth399 mm
Width409 mm
Height267 mm

Summary

Driver Updates

Online User's Guide Information

Accessing the Online Manual

Instructions for finding the online manual via Windows and Macintosh systems.

FAQs and Troubleshooting Overview

Notes and Symbol Definitions

Definitions of Warnings, Notes, and Icons

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, important, note, and various icons used.

Publication Notice

General Information

Control Panel Overview

Details the functions of the control panel buttons and displays on the machine.

WiFi Indicator Light Status

Explains the meaning of the WiFi light status on the machine's control panel.

Touchscreen LCD Navigation and Overview

Describes the touchscreen interface and how to navigate its menus and options.

Toner Status, Shortcuts, and Stored Faxes

Information on checking toner, creating shortcuts, and managing stored faxes.

Adjusting LCD Backlight Settings

Step-by-step guide to adjust the LCD backlight brightness from Light to Med.

Accessing Brother Utilities

Launching and Using Brother Utilities

Provides instructions for launching Brother Utilities and selecting machine model and operations.

Initial Setup Procedures

Setting Date/Time and Adjusting Volumes

Guides for initial setup tasks like setting date/time and adjusting ring, beep, and speaker volumes.

Paper Handling

Loading Paper and Tray Settings

Instructions for loading paper into the tray and configuring tray settings like check size.

Changing Paper Size and Type

Guides for setting the machine's paper size and type to match loaded paper.

Recommended Print Media

Lists recommended paper types and brands for best print quality.

Guidelines for Using Special Paper

Important precautions and warnings when using special paper types with the machine.

Printing from Your Computer

Printing Documents and 2-sided Pages

Steps for printing single documents and configuring automatic 2-sided printing from Windows.

N-in-1 Printing (Multiple Pages per Sheet)

Instructions for printing multiple document pages onto a single sheet of paper.

Printing Specialty Media (Envelopes, Labels)

Detailed steps for printing on specialty media like envelopes, thick paper, or labels.

Envelope Printing Specifics

Specific instructions for printing envelopes, including lever adjustments.

Printing via Manual Feed Slot

Guide to printing various paper types using the machine's manual feed slot.

Manual Feed Slot Printing Configuration

Details on setting paper size, media type, and orientation for manual feed printing.

Copying Documents

Loading Documents and Setting Copy Quantity

Instructions for loading documents and specifying the desired number of copies.

Starting the Copy Process

How to initiate the copying process after loading documents and setting options.

Copy Settings and Options

Adjusting Copy Quality, Size, and Layout

Options for adjusting copy quality, density, contrast, enlargement/reduction, and page layout.

Configuring 2-sided Copy

Settings for enabling and configuring 2-sided copying.

Saving Copy Settings as a Shortcut

Procedure to save current copy settings as a custom shortcut.

Copying Multiple Pages

Selecting 2-sided Copy Layouts and Loading Documents

Choosing 2-sided copy layouts and loading documents into ADF or onto scanner.

Copying 2-sided Documents via ADF

Step-by-step guide to copy 2-sided documents using the Automatic Document Feeder.

Copying 2-sided Documents via Scanner Glass

Instructions for copying 2-sided documents using the flatbed scanner glass.

Copying ID Cards

Using the 2-in-1 ID Copy Feature

Guide to copy both sides of an ID card onto a single page.

Scanning ID Card Sides for Copying

Steps to scan the first and second sides of an ID card for the 2-in-1 copy.

Scanning from Computer

Scanning to Computer via ControlCenter4 and Saving as PDF

Instructions for scanning documents to computer using ControlCenter4, saving as PDF.

Using the Scan Button on the Machine

Guide to initiating scans directly from the machine's control panel buttons.

Configuring Scan Settings via Scan Button

How to select scan modes and settings using the machine's scan button.

Faxing Operations

Before Faxing: Station ID and Line Compatibility

Preparatory steps for faxing, including setting station ID and line compatibility.

Understanding Receive Modes

Explains different modes for receiving faxes (Fax Only, Fax/Tel, etc.).

Manual and External TAD Fax Reception

How to manually receive faxes or use an external answering device.

Selecting the Appropriate Receive Mode

A guide to help choose the best receive mode based on connected devices and services.

Setting F/T Ring Time and Ring Delay

Configuring ring time for voice calls and delay for automatic fax answering.

Storing and Managing Fax Numbers

How to store numbers in the machine and manage the address book entries.

Editing Address Book Entries

Detailed instructions for changing names or numbers in the address book.

Telephone Services and Connections

Using Voice Mail, VoIP, and External Devices

Information on using voice mail, VoIP, and connecting external answering devices and telephones.

Sending and Receiving Faxes

Sending a Fax from the Machine and Entering Numbers

Steps to send a fax and methods for entering fax numbers using the machine.

Initiating Fax Transmission

How to start the fax transmission process after loading documents and entering numbers.

Computer-Based Faxing (PC-FAX)

Sending and Receiving Faxes via Computer

Instructions for sending faxes from and receiving faxes to a computer using PC-FAX.

Setting Up PC-FAX Receive on Windows

Steps to set up and configure PC-FAX Receive software on a Windows computer.

Troubleshooting Guide

Initial Problem Checks and Status Monitor Usage

Basic checks and using the Status Monitor to identify problems and find solutions.

Understanding Error and Maintenance Messages

Explains common error messages displayed on the LCD and their causes/actions.

Resolving Cartridge, Cover, and Document Jam Errors

Steps to fix errors related to cartridges, covers, and clearing document jams from the ADF.

Resolving Drum, Paper Feed, and Tray Jams

Actions for drum unit errors and clearing paper jams from trays and feed slots.

Resolving Paper, Toner, and Print/Scan Issues

Solutions for paper, toner, print, and scan availability problems.

Resolving Size Mismatch and Toner Alerts

Actions for size errors in 2-sided printing and low toner alerts.

Troubleshooting Fax and Telephone Issues

Steps to diagnose and resolve problems with sending or receiving faxes.

Resolving Other Fax Difficulties

Solutions for common fax problems like no dial tone, poor quality, or vertical lines.

Troubleshooting Print and Scan Problems

Steps to diagnose and fix issues preventing printing or scanning.

Troubleshooting Paper Jams

Identifying and Clearing Document Jams

How to locate and clear jammed documents from the ADF.

Clearing Paper Jams from ADF, Tray, and Feed Slots

Steps to remove jammed paper from the ADF, paper tray, and manual feed slot.

Clearing Paper Jams from the Output Tray

Instructions for clearing paper jams from the output tray area.

Clearing Paper Jams from the Back of the Machine

Steps to remove jammed paper from the rear of the machine, including the fuser unit.

Clearing Paper Jams from Inside the Machine

Instructions for clearing paper jams from the internal components of the machine.

Clearing Paper Jams from the 2-sided Tray

Steps to remove jammed paper from the 2-sided paper tray.

Clearing Jams from Rear and 2-sided Tray Areas

Final steps for clearing jams from the rear, including the 2-sided tray.

Appendix

Entering Text on the Machine's LCD

Guide to using the on-screen keyboard for text input, including corrections.

Replacing Machine Supplies (Toner and Drum)

Information about replacing toner cartridges and drum units, and where to find more details.

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