Brother DCP-L8450CDW Manual

The Brother DCP-L8450CDW is a color laser all-in-one printer featuring print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities. It offers high-speed printing, automatic duplex printing, wireless and network connectivity, a large paper capacity, and a color touchscreen display. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation & Setup 3. First-Time Configuration 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Settings 6. Connecting to Network 7. Printing & Copying 8. Scanning & Faxing 9. Maintenance & Supplies 10. Regulatory Information 11. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Color Laser Engine, Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), Color Touchscreen Control Panel, Paper Trays, Toner Cartridges, and Connectivity Ports.

Feature	Description
Print Speed	Up to 33 pages per minute (black & color)
Automatic Duplex Printing	Print on both sides of the paper automatically
Paper Capacity	Up to 350 sheets (standard)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB 2.0
Display	5-inch color touchscreen
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)	Holds up to 50 sheets for scanning/copying
Toner Save Mode	Reduces toner consumption for draft prints
Mobile Printing	Support for Brother iPrint&Scan, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Fax Capability	Super G3 fax with 33.6 Kbps modem
Energy Star Certified	Energy-efficient operation

Installation & Setup

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on a stable, level surface near a power outlet and network connection if needed.

Install Toner Cartridges: Open front cover, remove packing material, insert color (C, M, Y) and black (K) toner cartridges.
Load Paper: Adjust paper guides in tray, load plain paper.
Connect Power: Plug power cord into printer and wall outlet.
Connect to Computer/Network: Use USB cable, Ethernet cable, or configure Wi-Fi.
Install Drivers: Insert installation CD or download from Brother website.

WARNING! Toner cartridges are sensitive; handle with care. Avoid touching the green drum surface.

First-Time Configuration

Power on printer; follow on-screen prompts on touchscreen.

Language & Region: Select language, country, and time zone.
Network Setup: Choose connection type (Wi-Fi/Ethernet) and enter credentials if needed.
Print Alignment: Perform automatic color calibration for best print quality.
Test Print: Print a configuration report to verify setup.
Register Product: Optional online registration for support.

CAUTION! Do not turn off the printer during initial setup or firmware updates.

Specifications

Printer Type: Color Laser All-in-One.
Print Resolution: Up to 2400 x 600 dpi.
Copy Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 dpi.
Scan Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi.
Fax Transmission: Approx. 3 seconds per page.
Memory: 256 MB (standard).
Supported Media: Plain, Bond, Recycled, Labels, Envelopes, Cardstock.
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Power Consumption: Approx. 560W (printing), 65W (ready), 1.4W (sleep).
Dimensions (W x D x H): 16.5" x 18.1" x 17.7".
Weight: Approx. 55.1 lbs.

Controls and Settings

Access functions via the 5-inch color touchscreen or physical buttons.

Touchscreen Menu: Home, Copy, Scan, Fax, Settings, Network, Reports.

Physical Buttons: Power, Stop/Exit, Toner Save, Wireless, Start (Black & Color).

Settings Menu: Device Settings (Language, Sleep Timer), Network Settings (Wi-Fi, Ethernet, TCP/IP), Print Settings (Duplex, Toner Save), Fax Settings (Line Type, ECM), Maintenance (Clean Drum, Firmware Update).

Connecting to Network

For wireless or wired network printing and scanning.

Wi-Fi Setup: Use touchscreen (Settings > Network > Wireless > Setup Wizard) or WPS button.
Ethernet: Connect Ethernet cable to router and printer.
Verify Connection: Print Network Configuration Report.
Install Drivers on Devices: Use Brother installation software or add printer via OS settings.

Tip: Place printer within range of your Wi-Fi router for stable connection.

Printing & Copying

Supports various print jobs and copy functions.

Printing: Send job from computer or mobile device. Use touchscreen to check job status or cancel.
Copying: Place original in ADF or on glass. Use touchscreen to select copies, color, darkness, size, etc. Press Start.
Duplex Printing/Copying: Enable in print driver or touchscreen settings.
Tonersave Mode: Activate via Toner Save button or driver settings for draft quality.
Collate & N-Up: Print multiple pages per sheet or in ordered sets.

WARNING! Do not touch the fuser unit inside; it is hot during and after printing.

Scanning & Faxing

Scan to email, network, USB, or cloud services. Send/receive faxes.

Scanning: Place document. Use touchscreen (Scan > To PC, Email, USB, Cloud) or computer software (ControlCenter). Adjust resolution, format (PDF, JPEG).

Faxing: Connect phone line to LINE port. Program speed dials. Send fax via ADF or glass. Receive mode can be set to Manual, Auto, or FAX/TEL.

Maintenance & Supplies

Replace toner, clean printer, update firmware.

Toner Replacement: Open front cover when prompted. Replace individual color or black cartridges as needed.
Drum Unit Cleaning: Run Drum Cleaning from Maintenance menu on touchscreen.
Paper Jam Clearing: Follow on-screen instructions. Open rear cover, duplex unit, or ADF to remove jammed paper.
Firmware Updates: Check Brother website or enable auto-update in settings.

CAUTION! Use only genuine Brother TN-221/ TN-222 (color) and TN-227 (black) toner cartridges.

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits for residential use. Energy Star certified. Copyright © Brother Industries, Ltd. For support, visit support.brother.com or contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-276-8437.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not printing	Connection, driver, paper jam	Check network/USB connection; reinstall driver; clear paper jam.
Poor print quality	Low toner, dirty drum	Replace toner; run drum cleaning; check paper type.
Paper jams frequently	Paper loaded incorrectly, worn rollers	Reload paper correctly; clean paper feed rollers.
Scanner not working	Driver, connection	Reinstall scanner driver; ensure USB/network connection.
Fax not sending/receiving	Phone line, settings	Check phone line connection; verify fax settings (ECM On).
Touchscreen unresponsive	Software lock, debris	Restart printer; clean screen with soft, dry cloth.

Reset: Settings > Device Settings > Reset Settings (if needed).

Service: 1-877-276-8437; support.brother.com