DCP-8080DN
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DCP-8080DN
Date: 12/03/2018 ID: faq00002592_000
Select automatic 2-sided(duplex) or booklet print using my Windows computer.
Before attempting to 2-sided(duplex), please make note of the following conditions:
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Use A4, Letter, Legal, or Folio size paper when you use the automatic 2-sided(duplex) printing function.
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Make sure that the back cover is closed.
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Make sure that the duplex tray is installed correctly in the printer.
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If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it back in the paper tray.
- You should use regular paper. Do not use bond paper or thin paper.
Make sure you have installed the latest Full Driver & Software Package.
> Click here to download Full Driver & Software Package in the Downloads section.
For the printer driver:
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Put paper in the paper tray or MP tray.
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On the computer access the Printers folder:
NOTE : The steps may differ depending on the operating system.-
Click start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Printers (and Faxes)
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Click start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware then View Installed Printer.
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Click start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Printers (and Faxes)
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Right click on the Brother printer and left click on Properties.
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Click Printing Preferences.
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From the Basic tab, click the Duplex /Booklet dropdown box.
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Select Duplex or Booklet.
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Click the Duplex Settings... button.
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Make sure that Use Duplex Unit has been chosen. This will allow for automatic 2-sided(duplex) printing. You may select your preferred binding direction from the list of available Duplex Types and choose your binding offset in inches or millimeters.
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Click OK.
- Click Apply -> OK. All subsequent print jobs will print on both sides of the paper automatically.
For the BR-Script printer driver:
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Put paper in the paper tray or MP tray.
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On the computer access the Printers folder:
NOTE : The steps may differ depending on the operating system.-
Click start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Printers (and Faxes)
- Click start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware then View Installed Printer.
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Click start -> (Settings) -> Control Panel -> Printers (and Faxes)
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Right click on the Brother printer and left click on Properties.
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Click Printing Preferences.
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From the Layout tab, choose Orientation, Print on Both Sides and Page Order.
- Click OK. All subsequent print jobs will print on both sides of the paper automatically.
DCP-8070D, DCP-8080DN, DCP-8085DN, MFC-8480DN, MFC-8680DN, MFC-8690DW, MFC-8890DW
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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