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DCP-8040
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Updated:07/08/2026
These are the most viewed FAQs, ranked by popularity.
- 1.The error message "Invalid format for short nick name" appears when printing a document. (Mac OS X 10.5 or greater)
- 2.How do I factory reset the print server?
- 3.I'm trying to install the driver with network settings, but the installation wizard is not able to locate the Brother machine on my network, I'm getting the message "No devices could be found over the network".
- 4.I cannot install the Windows 7 built-in drivers from the Windows Update provided by Microsoft®.
- 5.I get an error "Print Queue is stopped". (Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.4)
Latest
These are the latest FAQs, sorted by last update date.
01/06/2026
How to identify your Operating System (OS).
05/02/2026
I cannot find a file downloaded from the Brother support website (For Windows)
16/04/2025
I cannot print from my computer via USB.
10/08/2023
Can I use my Brother printer with a 64 bit Linux distribution? (Linux)
27/06/2023
Uninstall the drivers. (Mac OS X 10.6 - macOS 12)