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USER'S GUIDE DCP-8040/DCP-8045D
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   

7 - 12

Software Difficulties

Cannot install software or 
print.

Run the 

MFC-Pro Suite Repair and Install

 program on the CD-ROM. 

This program will repair and reinstall the software.

Cannot perform ‘2 in 1 or 4 in 1’ 
printing.

Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer 
driver are the same.

Cannot print when using 
Adobe Illustrator.

Try to reduce the print resolution.

When using ATM fonts, some 
characters are missing or 
some characters are printed in 
their place.

If you are using Windows

®

 98/98SE/Me, select ‘Printer Settings’ from 

the ‘Start’ menu. Select the properties of the ‘Brother DCP-8040 or 
DCP-8045D (USB) Printer’. Click ‘Spool Setting’ on the ‘Details’ tab. 
Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool Data Format.’

“Unable to write to LPT1” or 
“LPT1 already in use” Error 
Message appears.

1. Make sure the DCP is on (plugged into the AC power outlet) and 

turned the power switch on. and that it is connected directly to the 
computer using a IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel cable. The cable 
must not go through another peripheral device (such as a Zip Drive, 
External CD-ROM Drive, or Switch box).

2. Make sure the DCP is not displaying an error message on the LCD 

Display.

3. Make sure no other device drivers, which also communicate through 

the parallel port, are running automatically when you boot up the 
computer (such as, drivers for Zip Drives, External CD-ROM Drive, 
etc.) Suggested areas to check: (

Load=, Run=command lines in the 

win.ini file or the Statup Group

)

4. Check with you computer manufacturer to confirm that the computer’s 

parallel port settings in the BIOS are set to support a bi-directional 
machine; i.e. (Parallel Port Mode – ECP)

“MFC is Busy” Error Message 
appears.

“MFC  Connect Failure”

If the DCP is not connected to your PC and you have loaded the Brother 
software, the PC will show ‘MFC Connect Failure’ each time you restart 
Windows

®

. You can ignore this message or you can turn it off as follows.

Double-click “\tool\WarnOFF.REG” from the supplied CD-ROM.
The Scan key on the DCP’s control panel will not work unless you restart 
your PC with the DCP connected. To turn it back on, Double-click 
“\tool\WarnON.REG” from the supplied CD-ROM.

Paper Handling Difficulties

The DCP does not load paper. 
The LCD shows 

Check 

Paper

 or 

Paper Jam

.

Check to see if the 

Check Paper

 or 

Paper Jam

 message appears on 

the LCD. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray. If 
there is paper in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the paper is 
curled, you should straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the 
paper, turn the stack over and put it back into the paper tray. Reduce the 
amount of paper in the paper tray, and then try again. Check that the 
manual feed mode or MP tray or MP mode is not selected in the printer 
driver.

The DCP does not feed paper 
from the manual feed tray.

Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet at a time. Make sure that 
manual feed mode or MP mode is selected in the printer driver.

How can I load envelopes?

You can load envelopes from the manual feed or MP tray. Your 
application software must be set up to print the envelope size you are 
using. This is usually done in the Page Setup or Document Setup menu 
of your software. Refer to your software application manual. 

What paper can I use?

You can use plain paper, envelopes, transparencies and labels that are 
made for laser machines. (For information on paper you can use, see 

Printer operation keys

 in Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

How can I clear paper jams?

See 

Paper jams

.

DIFFICULTY

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Lists of information found in Brother DCP-8040 User's Guide - Page 93

  • 1. Make sure the DCP is on (plugged into the AC power outlet) and turned the power switch on.
  • 2. Make sure the DCP is not displaying an error message on the LCD Display.
  • 3. Make sure no other device drivers, which also communicate through the parallel port, are running automatically when you boot up the computer (such as, drivers for Zip Drives, External CD-ROM Drive, etc.
  • 4. Check with you computer manufacturer to confirm that the computer’s parallel port settings in the BIOS are set to support a bi-directional machine; i.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Brother DCP-8040 User's Guide - Page 93

  • Make sure that manual feed mode or MP mode is selected in the printer driver. How can I load envelopes?
  • What paper can I use?
  • (For information on paper you can use, see Printer operation keys in Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) How can I clear paper jams?

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