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Please set up the printer while referring to the Quick Setup Guide. 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. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. 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. 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. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. You can use the printer, you can download driver updates and product information.
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... 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. - BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-2600CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and...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 Accessories & Supplies: http://www....
... 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. - BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-2600CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and...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 Accessories & Supplies: http://www....
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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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... the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of this User's Guide. 1-1 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 the panel buttons and LEDs.
... the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of this User's Guide. 1-1 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 the panel buttons and LEDs.
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... a computer into the format required by a particular printer. PRINTER DRIVER CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE A Printer Driver is a printer command language or page description language. The printer drivers for the following operating systems are using. 2-1 For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP • PCL (Hewlett-Packard laser printer-LaserJet) driver • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation...
... a computer into the format required by a particular printer. PRINTER DRIVER CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE A Printer Driver is a printer command language or page description language. The printer drivers for the following operating systems are using. 2-1 For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP • PCL (Hewlett-Packard laser printer-LaserJet) driver • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation...
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Select the Paper size, Multiple page, Orientation etc. 2. Select the Color Mode. 3. Select the Paper Source, etc. 2-2 You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on -line Help in the printer driver. Basic Tab 1 2 3 1. 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.
Select the Paper size, Multiple page, Orientation etc. 2. Select the Color Mode. 3. Select the Paper Source, etc. 2-2 You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on -line Help in the printer driver. Basic Tab 1 2 3 1. 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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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. Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 2-3
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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 photographs. Use this mode to print precise images such 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.
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 photographs. Use this mode to print precise images such 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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Duplex CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you will appear. Six types of the watermark and place it anywhere you can change the font, darkness and angle settings. When you use text as a watermark, you like on the page. If you can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer. Watermark...
Duplex CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you will appear. Six types of the watermark and place it anywhere you can change the font, darkness and angle settings. When you use text as a watermark, you like on the page. If you can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer. Watermark...
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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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Job Spooling CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE You can reprint a document without sending the data again from your PC (except for secure printing) because the printer will save data that you want to prevent other people from using the Reprint function to print your data, remove the "Use Reprint" check mark ...
Job Spooling CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE You can reprint a document without sending the data again from your PC (except for secure printing) because the printer will save data that you want to prevent other people from using the Reprint function to print your data, remove the "Use Reprint" check mark ...
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... of paper in each paper tray automatically. 2-8 Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and the available functions are installed on the printer will match the installed options. 2. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes... the size of the printer's optional components. You can manually add or delete options. 3. When you install options, add those options and choose the settings for them in the printer driver. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab When you press "Auto...
... of paper in each paper tray automatically. 2-8 Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and the available functions are installed on the printer will match the installed options. 2. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes... the size of the printer's optional components. You can manually add or delete options. 3. When you install options, add those options and choose the settings for them in the printer driver. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab When you press "Auto...
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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. Details Tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-10 Select the printer driver that you are using.
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. Details Tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-10 Select the printer driver that you are using.
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Select the Paper Source. 3. Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1. When the Duplex unit is installed onto the printer, you will need to choose between Flip on Short edge, Flip on Long edge or None for Duplex printing. 2-11 Click on the More Options button to add the duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device Options Tab - Installable Options).
Select the Paper Source. 3. Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1. When the Duplex unit is installed onto the printer, you will need to choose between Flip on Short edge, Flip on Long edge or None for Duplex printing. 2-11 Click on the More Options button to add the duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device Options Tab - Installable Options).
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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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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. 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
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Job Spooling Because the printer will save data that setting from the Change Settings for reprinting, you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, ...). • Secure Print: Print the data with a password • Public: Save the data without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it 2-14 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2. You can print a document without resending the data from the list.
Job Spooling Because the printer will save data that setting from the Change Settings for reprinting, you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, ...). • Secure Print: Print the data with a password • Public: Save the data without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it 2-14 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2. You can print a document without resending the data from the list.
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SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-bit Windows application designed to manage important information about a print job, such as the username, job name ... gain cost analysis capability by enabling the log function with users or groups of printed pages. 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. Using this software, you can easily associate printing costs with the embedded web management. Then...
SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-bit Windows application designed to manage important information about a print job, such as the username, job name ... gain cost analysis capability by enabling the log function with users or groups of printed pages. 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. Using this software, you can easily associate printing costs with the embedded web management. Then...