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You can use the printer, you can download driver updates and product information. Please set up the printer while referring to the Quick Setup Guide. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Brother Color Laser Printer HL-2600CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the hardware and install the driver. 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.
You can use the printer, you can download driver updates and product information. Please set up the printer while referring to the Quick Setup Guide. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Brother Color Laser Printer HL-2600CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the hardware and install the driver. 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.
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... trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are four- PANTONE Colors generated by qualified Pantonelicensed software packages. All other errors relating to the publication. ©2001 Brother Industries Ltd. for accurate color. Shipment of the Printer If for ...the HL-2600CN are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. WARNING When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGES and ALL CONSUMABLES must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Brother reserves...
... trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are four- PANTONE Colors generated by qualified Pantonelicensed software packages. All other errors relating to the publication. ©2001 Brother Industries Ltd. for accurate color. Shipment of the Printer If for ...the HL-2600CN are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. WARNING When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGES and ALL CONSUMABLES must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Brother reserves...
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BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-2600CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 514-... to any fax machine, not just the one you 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. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-284-4357. Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hô...
BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-2600CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 514-... to any fax machine, not just the one you 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. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-284-4357. Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hô...
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... must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ! TOO USSEETTHHEE PRRIINNTTEERR SAAFFEELLYY ! Wait until it together. ! Note Indicates notes and useful tips to the printer. Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 39kg (86lbs). When you move or lift this User's guide: ! DEEFFIINNIITTIIOONNSS OOFF WAARRNNIINNGGSS, CAAUUTTIIOONNSS, AANNDD NOOTTEESS The following conventions...
... must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ! TOO USSEETTHHEE PRRIINNTTEERR SAAFFEELLYY ! Wait until it together. ! Note Indicates notes and useful tips to the printer. Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 39kg (86lbs). When you move or lift this User's guide: ! DEEFFIINNIITTIIOONNSS OOFF WAARRNNIINNGGSS, CAAUUTTIIOONNSS, AANNDD NOOTTEESS The following conventions...
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...Cover and Rear Access Covers open the printer's safety interlocks. ! Warning In case of a fuser oil spill, you must clean it up immediately. Contact your dealer. Some consumables can be flammable under certain conditions. ! Warning Do not look directly at the laser beam light. Do not remove or... break open and the interlocks removed. ! Warning If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. iii Contact your eyesight. Warning Do not put...
...Cover and Rear Access Covers open the printer's safety interlocks. ! Warning In case of a fuser oil spill, you must clean it up immediately. Contact your dealer. Some consumables can be flammable under certain conditions. ! Warning Do not look directly at the laser beam light. Do not remove or... break open and the interlocks removed. ! Warning If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. iii Contact your eyesight. Warning Do not put...
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This can degrade print quality. Be sure to remove the supplies will void your warranty. ! iv PRRIINNTTEERR DOO'SS AANNDD DOONN'TTSS FFOORR OPPTTIIMMUUMM PRRIINNTT QUUAALLIITTYY ! Damage caused by failure to keep the printer as level as possible. Caution Before you move or lift the printer, remove the Toner Cartridges, Waste Toner Pack, Oil Bottle and Fusing Unit to avoid spills. Caution Do not touch the rollers of the Fusing Unit.
This can degrade print quality. Be sure to remove the supplies will void your warranty. ! iv PRRIINNTTEERR DOO'SS AANNDD DOONN'TTSS FFOORR OPPTTIIMMUUMM PRRIINNTT QUUAALLIITTYY ! Damage caused by failure to keep the printer as level as possible. Caution Before you move or lift the printer, remove the Toner Cartridges, Waste Toner Pack, Oil Bottle and Fusing Unit to avoid spills. Caution Do not touch the rollers of the Fusing Unit.
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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION 3-1 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-3 PAPER HANDLING 3-4 Print Media 3-4 Cassette Feed 3-12 Manual Feed 3-13 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CONTROL PANEL 4-1 BUTTONS 4-2 Go button 4-3 Job Cancel button 4-3 Secure Print button 4-4 Reprint button 4-5 +, - buttons 4-13 Set button 4-13 Back button 4-14 LEDs 4-15 LCD DISPLAY 4-16 LCD Messages 4-17 HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL 4-19 PANEL SETup MENU 4-21 vi
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION 3-1 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-3 PAPER HANDLING 3-4 Print Media 3-4 Cassette Feed 3-12 Manual Feed 3-13 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CONTROL PANEL 4-1 BUTTONS 4-2 Go button 4-3 Job Cancel button 4-3 Secure Print button 4-4 Reprint button 4-5 +, - buttons 4-13 Set button 4-13 Back button 4-14 LEDs 4-15 LCD DISPLAY 4-16 LCD Messages 4-17 HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL 4-19 PANEL SETup MENU 4-21 vi
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...Toner Cartridges Oil Bottle Fuser Cleaner Waste Toner Pack OPC Belt Cartridge Ozone Filter Fusing Unit 120K Kit CLEANING THE PRINTER REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER OPTIONS Lower Tray Unit (LT-26CL) Duplex Unit (DX-2600) CompactFlash Card / HDD Card (HD-6G/HD...-EX) RAM Expansion CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages Maintenance Messages Call Service Messages Paper Jams Q & A Setting Up the Printer Hardware Setting Up the Printer Paper Handling Printing Print Quality TABLE OF CONTENTS 5-1 5-5 5-9 5-13 5-16 5-18 5-22 5-23 5-27 5-35 5-43 5-45 5-45 5-50 5-...
...Toner Cartridges Oil Bottle Fuser Cleaner Waste Toner Pack OPC Belt Cartridge Ozone Filter Fusing Unit 120K Kit CLEANING THE PRINTER REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER OPTIONS Lower Tray Unit (LT-26CL) Duplex Unit (DX-2600) CompactFlash Card / HDD Card (HD-6G/HD...-EX) RAM Expansion CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages Maintenance Messages Call Service Messages Paper Jams Q & A Setting Up the Printer Hardware Setting Up the Printer Paper Handling Printing Print Quality TABLE OF CONTENTS 5-1 5-5 5-9 5-13 5-16 5-18 5-22 5-23 5-27 5-35 5-43 5-45 5-45 5-50 5-...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1 Printing A-1 Functions A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS A-4 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS A-9 OCR Symbol Sets A-9 HP PCL Mode A-10 EPSON Mode A-12 IBM Mode A-13 HP-GL Mode A-14 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces A-15 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces A-17 INDEX viii
TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1 Printing A-1 Functions A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS A-4 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS A-9 OCR Symbol Sets A-9 HP PCL Mode A-10 EPSON Mode A-12 IBM Mode A-13 HP-GL Mode A-14 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces A-15 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces A-17 INDEX viii
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Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that may cause harmful interference to comply with ...Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-2600CN HL-2600CN ALL complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that may cause harmful interference to comply with ...Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-2600CN HL-2600CN ALL complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
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.../31/EEC). x Information & Document Company Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only) This printer complies with Canadian ICES-003. The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that...
.../31/EEC). x Information & Document Company Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only) This printer complies with Canadian ICES-003. The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that...
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... Health and Safety Act of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to the operator. The label shown on and after August 2, 1976. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage...
... Health and Safety Act of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to the operator. The label shown on and after August 2, 1976. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage...
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... (220 - 240 V Model Only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen ... following caution label is attached in hazardous radiation exposure. CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode that emits invisible laser radiation in IEC 60825 specifications. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of the ...
... (220 - 240 V Model Only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen ... following caution label is attached in hazardous radiation exposure. CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode that emits invisible laser radiation in IEC 60825 specifications. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of the ...
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... supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is also designed for IT power system with the equipment. Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet that is essential that the installation is incorrectly replaced. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren...
... supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is also designed for IT power system with the equipment. Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet that is essential that the installation is incorrectly replaced. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren...
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...blue. xiv Do not leave it where a child might find it should not hang out of the colored insulation to BS1362 with the letter "E" or by ASTA to expose the wires. THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED. The wire which is marked with the same rating as follows. REGULATIONS Wiring ...to the terminal in a live socket outlet. Cut each of the plug, the green and yellow wire will be connected to damage the colored insulation of this printer is intended to fit a different plug, proceed as the original fuse. If the replacement plug is not suitable for your plug. If ...
...blue. xiv Do not leave it where a child might find it should not hang out of the colored insulation to BS1362 with the letter "E" or by ASTA to expose the wires. THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED. The wire which is marked with the same rating as follows. REGULATIONS Wiring ...to the terminal in a live socket outlet. Cut each of the plug, the green and yellow wire will be connected to damage the colored insulation of this printer is intended to fit a different plug, proceed as the original fuse. If the replacement plug is not suitable for your plug. If ...
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... to read this User's Guide. 1-1 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This manual acts as your guide to the setup ... 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION details the functions of this chapter before you use the printer. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER provides detailed information for setting up the printer to get familiar with your computer and software. INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of...
... to read this User's Guide. 1-1 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This manual acts as your guide to the setup ... 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION details the functions of this chapter before you use the printer. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER provides detailed information for setting up the printer to get familiar with your computer and software. INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of...
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..., particularly the emulation mode, the display messages change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to teach you the various operations of the printer. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note When you read this setting. 1-2 Some display messages vary according to this User's Guide, note the following: • This User's Guide contains...
..., particularly the emulation mode, the display messages change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to teach you the various operations of the printer. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note When you read this setting. 1-2 Some display messages vary according to this User's Guide, note the following: • This User's Guide contains...
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... to use at least two people. Fig. 1-1 1-3 To avoid injury when moving or lifting this printer, be sure to see that you have all of the following parts: Printer Standard Paper Cassette (pre-installed) Oil Bottle (FO-2CL) Oil Syringe Quick Setup Guide* OPC Belt Cartridge Fuser Cleaner (CR-3CL) * Power Cord...
... to use at least two people. Fig. 1-1 1-3 To avoid injury when moving or lifting this printer, be sure to see that you have all of the following parts: Printer Standard Paper Cassette (pre-installed) Oil Bottle (FO-2CL) Oil Syringe Quick Setup Guide* OPC Belt Cartridge Fuser Cleaner (CR-3CL) * Power Cord...
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... purchase the appropriate cable for any length of the following consumables at all times. Note Depending on the country where you purchased the printer, the power cord may differ slightly from this diagram. Depending on the country you live in length. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note Depending... Caution The Toner Cartridges, OPC Belt cartridge, Oil Bottle and Fuser Cleaner are exhausted, the printer will be IEEE 1284 compliant and should not exceed 1.8 meters (6 feet) in and the HL-2600CN series model purchased, you may have additional parts that are ready to use. When these are...
... purchase the appropriate cable for any length of the following consumables at all times. Note Depending on the country where you purchased the printer, the power cord may differ slightly from this diagram. Depending on the country you live in length. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note Depending... Caution The Toner Cartridges, OPC Belt cartridge, Oil Bottle and Fuser Cleaner are exhausted, the printer will be IEEE 1284 compliant and should not exceed 1.8 meters (6 feet) in and the HL-2600CN series model purchased, you may have additional parts that are ready to use. When these are...