Brother MFC-L8610CDW - User Manual

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MFC-L8610CDW
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Replace the Drum Unit
Before starting the replacement procedure, see Related Information: Replace Supplies.
Make sure the machine is turned on.1.
Press the front cover release button and pull open the front cover.2.
Hold the drum unit's green handle. Pull the drum unit out of the machine until it stops.3.
Turn the green lock lever (1) counterclockwise until it locks in the release position. Holding the green handles
of the drum unit, lift the front of the drum unit and remove it from the machine.
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Summary

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Replace the Drum Unit - Initial Steps

Steps 1-4 cover powering on, opening the front cover, and removing the old drum unit.

Replace the Drum Unit - Toner Cartridge Transfer

Steps 5-8 guide unpacking the new drum, removing protective covers, and transferring toner cartridges.

Replace the Drum Unit - Drum Installation

Steps 9-11 detail positioning the new drum, locking the lever, and sliding it into the machine.

Replace the Drum Unit - Final Steps

Steps 12-13 cover pushing the drum back, closing the cover, and resetting the drum counter.

Drum Unit Information and Care

Explains drum wear, lifespan factors, and recommended usage environment and toner.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

This document provides comprehensive instructions for replacing the drum unit in a Brother MFC-L8610CDW machine, along with important usage and maintenance information.

Function Description

The Brother MFC-L8610CDW is a multifunction color printer, and this guide specifically addresses the replacement of its drum unit. The drum unit is a critical component responsible for transferring toner to the paper during the printing process. It works in conjunction with toner cartridges to produce images and text. The machine is designed to alert the user when the drum unit needs replacement, ensuring continued optimal print quality.

Usage Features

The replacement process is designed to be user-friendly, guiding the user through each step with clear instructions and illustrations.

1. Preparation: Before starting, ensure the machine is powered on.
2. Accessing the Drum Unit: The front cover of the machine needs to be opened by pressing the release button and pulling it open.
3. Removing the Old Drum Unit:
   • Locate the green handle on the drum unit and pull the unit out until it stops.
   • Identify the green lock lever (1) and turn it counterclockwise to the release position.
   • While holding the green handles, lift the front of the drum unit to remove it from the machine.
4. Handling the New Drum Unit:
   • Unpack the new drum unit.
   • Remove any protective covers.
   • Important Handling Note: Always hold the green handles when carrying the drum unit. Avoid holding the sides, as this could damage the unit.
5. Transferring Toner Cartridges:
   • The toner cartridges are housed within the drum unit. To remove them from the old drum unit, hold each toner cartridge's handle and gently push it away to unlock, then pull it up and out. This process must be repeated for all toner cartridges.
   • To insert the toner cartridges into the new drum unit, gently pull each cartridge toward you until it locks into place. It is crucial to match the toner cartridge color to the corresponding color label on the drum unit. This step must be repeated for all toner cartridges.
   • Caution: Ensure toner cartridges are inserted correctly; otherwise, they may separate from the drum unit during operation.
6. Installing the New Drum Unit:
   • Verify that the green lock lever (1) is in the release position.
   • Gently slide the new drum unit into the machine until it stops at the green lock lever.
   • Turn the green lock lever clockwise to the lock position.
   • Using the green handle, push the drum unit further into the machine until it locks securely in place.
7. Finalizing Installation: Close the machine's front cover.

Maintenance Features

The document emphasizes several key maintenance aspects to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of the drum unit and the printer itself.

1. Drum Counter Reset: After installing a new drum unit, it is mandatory to reset the drum counter. This step is crucial for the machine to accurately track the drum's life and provide timely replacement alerts. The document refers to "Related Information: Reset the Drum Counter" for specific instructions on this process.
2. Drum Life and Replacement:
   • Wear and Tear: Drum wear and tear are a natural consequence of use, involving rotation, and interaction with paper, toner, and other materials.
   • Design and Alert System: Brother designs its products to use the number of drum rotations as a reliable indicator of drum life. When the drum reaches its factory-established rotation limit (corresponding to the rated page yield), the machine's LCD will prompt the user to replace it.
   • Continued Functionality: While the machine can continue to function after the drum replacement alert, print quality may degrade.
   • Environmental Factors: Unpacked drum units should not be exposed to direct sunlight or room light for extended periods, as this can cause damage.
   • Factors Affecting Drum Life: Actual drum life is influenced by various factors, including temperature, humidity, paper type, toner type, and usage patterns.
   • Page Yield Estimates: Under ideal conditions, the average drum life is estimated at approximately 30,000 pages (based on 1 page per job) or 50,000 pages (based on 3 pages per job for A4/letter simplex pages). However, these figures can vary significantly due to media type and size. Brother cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages due to the variability of these factors.
3. Genuine Supplies: For optimal performance, the use of genuine Brother toner is strongly recommended.
4. Environmental Conditions for Machine: The machine should be operated in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation to ensure its longevity and print quality.
5. Warranty and Non-Brother Supplies: Using a non-Brother drum unit may negatively impact print quality, as well as the overall quality and life of the machine. Furthermore, warranty coverage will not apply to problems arising from the use of non-Brother drum units.

This comprehensive guide ensures users can effectively replace the drum unit, maintain print quality, and understand the factors influencing the life and performance of their Brother MFC-L8610CDW printer.

Brother MFC-L8610CDW Specifications

General

Scan to	Cloud, E-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, File, Image, OCR, USB
Scan drivers	ICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
Scanner type	Flatbed & ADF scanner
Input color depth	48 bit
Output color depth	24 bit
Scan speed (color)	29 ppm
Image formats supported	BMP, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, TIFF
Maximum scan resolution	19200 x 19200 DPI
Document formats supported	DOCX, HTM, PDF, PPTX, RTF, TXT, XLS, XLSX, XPS
Optical scanning resolution	1200 x 2400 DPI
Custom media width	76.2 - 215.9 mm
Maximum print size	210 x 297 mm
Custom media length	127 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Postcard, Recycled paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5, B6
Multi-purpose tray media types	Envelopes, Executive, Legal, Letter
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Paper tray media weight (imperial)	16 - 28 lbs
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight (imperial)	16 - 43 lbs
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight (imperial)	17 - 24 lbs
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	2400 x 600 DPI
Economical printing	Yes
Time to first page (black, normal)	15 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)	4.2 mm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	33 ppm
Paper input type	Paper tray
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Maximum input capacity	1050 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	50 sheets
Card reader integrated	-
Sound pressure level (printing)	49 dB
Standard interfaces	Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, APOP, EAP-FAST, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, IPSec, LEAP, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Online services supported	Box, Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneNote
Mobile printing technologies	Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	APIPA (Auto IP), ARP, BOOTP, CIFS Client, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, DHCP, DNS Resolver, FTP Client and Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, ICMP, IMAP4, IPP/IPPS, LDAP, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, mDNS, POP3, RARP, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SNTP Client, TELNET Server, TFTP Client and Server, Web Services (Print/Scan), WINS/NetBIOS Name Resolution
Supported network protocols (IPv6)	NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP/IPPS, POP3, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client and Server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LDAP, Web Services (Print/Scan), IMAP4
Display	LCD
Control type	Touch
Product color	Black, Grey
Display diagonal	3.7 \
Market positioning	Business
Minimum processor	1 GHz
Minimum storage drive space	650 MB
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 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 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
AC input voltage	120 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	600 W
Power consumption (ready)	75 W
Power consumption (sleep)	1.5 W
Power consumption (standby)	9.5 W
Power consumption (average operating)	1030 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)	1.8 kWh/week
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Printing colors	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum duty cycle	40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle	0 - 3000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges	4
Page description languages	BR-Script 3, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, XPS
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies	999 copies
N-in-1 copy function (N=)	2, 4
Time to first copy (black, normal)	16 s
Time to first copy (color, normal)	17 s
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	33 cpm
Faxing	Color faxing
Fax memory	500 pages
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax forwarding to	E-mail, PC
Fax coding methods	JBIG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR
Fax transmission speed	2.5 sec/page
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)	300
Cables included	Phone
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)	1800 pages
Included cartridge capacity (black)	3000 pages
Package depth	542 mm
Package width	663 mm
Package height	654 mm
Package weight	33300 g
Sustainability certificates	EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	526 mm
Width	435 mm
Height	539 mm
Maximum width	215.9 mm
Minimum width	105 mm