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Brother Color Laser Printer HL-2600CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer and keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. Please set up the printer while referring to the Quick Setup Guide. You can use the printer, you can download driver updates and product information.
Brother Color Laser Printer HL-2600CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer and keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. Please set up the printer while referring to the Quick Setup Guide. You can use the printer, you can download driver updates and product information.
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... have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the...HL-2600CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates: http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother...
... have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the...HL-2600CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates: http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS User's Guide ABOUT THIS PRINTER Checking the Carton Components General View Features Options RAM Operating and Storage Environment CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me Users Only) Features in the PS printer driver (Windows 95/98/Me users only) Software for networks Software for Windows Computers Software for Macintosh Computer Printer Settings Factory Settings TABLE OF CONTENTS 1-1 1-3 1-3 1-5 1-6 1-12 1-13 1-13 2-1 2-2 2-10 2-15 2-17 2-18 2-21 2-21 v
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS User's Guide ABOUT THIS PRINTER Checking the Carton Components General View Features Options RAM Operating and Storage Environment CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me Users Only) Features in the PS printer driver (Windows 95/98/Me users only) Software for networks Software for Windows Computers Software for Macintosh Computer Printer Settings Factory Settings TABLE OF CONTENTS 1-1 1-3 1-3 1-5 1-6 1-12 1-13 1-13 2-1 2-2 2-10 2-15 2-17 2-18 2-21 2-21 v
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you general information about the printer driver and the software. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE gives you troubleshoot any printer problems. APPENDIX contains printer specifications and paper specifications. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION details the functions of this chapter before you work with your computer and software. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides ...
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you general information about the printer driver and the software. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE gives you troubleshoot any printer problems. APPENDIX contains printer specifications and paper specifications. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION details the functions of this chapter before you work with your computer and software. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides ...
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... and Windows® 2000/XP • PCL (Hewlett-Packard laser printer-LaserJet) driver • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver For Macintosh • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver (For more information about emulations, see Chapter 3. • If...) Macintosh (via USB) PCL driver ! ! ! Typically, this format is software that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. PS driver ! ! ! ! ! PRINTER DRIVER CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE A Printer Driver is a printer command language or page description language...
... and Windows® 2000/XP • PCL (Hewlett-Packard laser printer-LaserJet) driver • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver For Macintosh • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver (For more information about emulations, see Chapter 3. • If...) Macintosh (via USB) PCL driver ! ! ! Typically, this format is software that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. PS driver ! ! ! ! ! PRINTER DRIVER CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE A Printer Driver is a printer command language or page description language...
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Basic Tab 1 2 3 1. Select the Paper Source, etc. 2-2 Select the Color Mode. 3. Select the Paper size, Multiple page, Orientation etc. 2. You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on -line Help in the printer driver. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PCL PRRIINNTTEERR DRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS 95/98/MEE USSEERRSS ONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on the left side of the tab.
Basic Tab 1 2 3 1. Select the Paper Source, etc. 2-2 Select the Color Mode. 3. Select the Paper size, Multiple page, Orientation etc. 2. You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on -line Help in the printer driver. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PCL PRRIINNTTEERR DRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS 95/98/MEE USSEERRSS ONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on the left side of the tab.
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Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 2-3 Advanced Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 1.
Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 2-3 Advanced Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 1.
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Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Since the print data is much larger than in normal mode, processing time / data transfer time and printing time will be longer. • You can change the Color Matching mode as follow: Match Monitor Photo Graphics Vivid / Text None 2-4 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Print Quality Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration settings. • You can change the Quality as follows: Normal 600 dpi Fine 2400 dpi class with CAPT* *CAPT (Color Advanced PhotoScale Technology) = The finest print mode.
Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Since the print data is much larger than in normal mode, processing time / data transfer time and printing time will be longer. • You can change the Color Matching mode as follow: Match Monitor Photo Graphics Vivid / Text None 2-4 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Print Quality Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration settings. • You can change the Quality as follows: Normal 600 dpi Fine 2400 dpi class with CAPT* *CAPT (Color Advanced PhotoScale Technology) = The finest print mode.
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... orientation. Page Setup Change the print image scaling, and then select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-5 Watermark You can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer. Duplex CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you will appear.
... orientation. Page Setup Change the print image scaling, and then select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-5 Watermark You can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer. Duplex CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you will appear.
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CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Device Options 1 1. Set the following print function modes in this tab: Job Spooling Toner Save Mode Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command/File Print Setting Print Setting (For monochrome only) Page Protection Print Date & Time 2-6
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Device Options 1 1. Set the following print function modes in this tab: Job Spooling Toner Save Mode Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command/File Print Setting Print Setting (For monochrome only) Page Protection Print Date & Time 2-6
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... CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE You can reprint a document without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it For more information about the Reprint function, see "REPRINT BUTTON" in Job Spooling settings. 2-7 Note If you want to prevent other people from your PC (except for secure printing) because the printer will save...
... CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE You can reprint a document without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it For more information about the Reprint function, see "REPRINT BUTTON" in Job Spooling settings. 2-7 Note If you want to prevent other people from your PC (except for secure printing) because the printer will save...
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... are installed on the printer will match the installed options. 2. The paper tray settings will be listed. When you install options, add those options and choose the settings for them in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab When... you press "Auto Detect," options that are reflected in the printer driver. You can manually add or remove any of paper in each paper tray automatically. 2-8 Paper...
... are installed on the printer will match the installed options. 2. The paper tray settings will be listed. When you install options, add those options and choose the settings for them in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab When... you press "Auto Detect," options that are reflected in the printer driver. You can manually add or remove any of paper in each paper tray automatically. 2-8 Paper...
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CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab • You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page and Font page(s). 2-9
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab • You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page and Font page(s). 2-9
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CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PS PPRRIINNTTEERR DDRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS 95/98/MEE UUSSEERRSS OONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. Select the printer driver that you are using. Details Tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-10
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PS PPRRIINNTTEERR DDRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS 95/98/MEE UUSSEERRSS OONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. Select the printer driver that you are using. Details Tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-10
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Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. When the Duplex unit is installed onto the printer, you will need to choose between Flip on Short edge, Flip on the More Options button to add the duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device Options Tab - Click on Long edge or None for Duplex printing. 2-11 Select the Paper Source. 3. Installable Options). Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1.
Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. When the Duplex unit is installed onto the printer, you will need to choose between Flip on Short edge, Flip on the More Options button to add the duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device Options Tab - Click on Long edge or None for Duplex printing. 2-11 Select the Paper Source. 3. Installable Options). Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1.
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Set the print quality, etc. 2-12 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Graphics Tab 1.
Set the print quality, etc. 2-12 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Graphics Tab 1.
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Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Collate (Only when an HDD or CompactFlash card is installed) Job spooling Pass Word Quality Color / Mono Color Matching Halftone Screen Lock User Name Job Name 2-13 You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer features list box, then select a new value for that setting from the Change Settings for: xxxxx list box. Device Options Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 1.
Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Collate (Only when an HDD or CompactFlash card is installed) Job spooling Pass Word Quality Color / Mono Color Matching Halftone Screen Lock User Name Job Name 2-13 You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer features list box, then select a new value for that setting from the Change Settings for: xxxxx list box. Device Options Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 1.
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CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2. Job Spooling Because the printer will save data that you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, then select a new value for that setting ...
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2. Job Spooling Because the printer will save data that you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, then select a new value for that setting ...
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... groups of users. 2-15 Analysis Tool Software is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that you may have stored in a CompactFlash or 2.5" HDD. Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can print a fixed form document at any time from the ...control panel. SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-...
... groups of users. 2-15 Analysis Tool Software is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that you may have stored in a CompactFlash or 2.5" HDD. Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can print a fixed form document at any time from the ...control panel. SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-...