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You can use the printer, you can download driver updates and product information. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the hardware and install the driver. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the printer.
You can use the printer, you can download driver updates and product information. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the hardware and install the driver. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the printer.
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... the HL-3450CN are either the property of Brother Industries, Ltd., PANTONE® and other countries. PANTONE Colors generated by qualified Pantonelicensed software packages. Use current PANTONE Color Reference Manuals for a current list of International Business Machines Corporation. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. Shipment of the Printer If...
... the HL-3450CN are either the property of Brother Industries, Ltd., PANTONE® and other countries. PANTONE Colors generated by qualified Pantonelicensed software packages. Use current PANTONE Color Reference Manuals for a current list of International Business Machines Corporation. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. Shipment of the Printer If...
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... system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESSES Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com i BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-3450CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) IMPORTANT...
... system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESSES Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com i BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-3450CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) IMPORTANT...
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... operate the equipment. Important A shielded interface cable should be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-3450CN HL-3450CN ALL complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is subject to the following measures: - Changes or modifications not expressly approved...
... operate the equipment. Important A shielded interface cable should be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-3450CN HL-3450CN ALL complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - However, there is subject to the following measures: - Changes or modifications not expressly approved...
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... the panel button settings have been changed, the printer may not work as you are an administrator of the Power Save mode is on but not being made. If you expect. Since laser printers consume power to keep the fixing assembly at a high temperature, this feature can lock your settings to HPcompatible formats, it complies with the new EPA Energy Star specification. 1-9 Power Save Mode This printer has a power save...
... the panel button settings have been changed, the printer may not work as you are an administrator of the Power Save mode is on but not being made. If you expect. Since laser printers consume power to keep the fixing assembly at a high temperature, this feature can lock your settings to HPcompatible formats, it complies with the new EPA Energy Star specification. 1-9 Power Save Mode This printer has a power save...
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... 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh® FOR NETWORK USERS For Mac® OS 8.6 to a free port on your hub. 2-19 The following window will appear automatically. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to your printer and the other end to 9.2 Users 1. To set up the LaserWriter driver, refer to install the BR-Script PPD file from the Install Software icon, please follow the instructions below.) 1. Turn ON your printer. 3. To install...
... 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh® FOR NETWORK USERS For Mac® OS 8.6 to a free port on your hub. 2-19 The following window will appear automatically. 2. Connect one end of the network cable to your printer and the other end to 9.2 Users 1. To set up the LaserWriter driver, refer to install the BR-Script PPD file from the Install Software icon, please follow the instructions below.) 1. Turn ON your printer. 3. To install...
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... menu. 14. Open the Mac® OS X folder. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 8. Open the Macintosh® HD icon. 9. Open the Applications folder. Select BRN_xxxxxx_P1_AT and then click the Add button. (xxxxxx is now complete. * For USB users, please see Chapter 7 of the Ethernet address. Double-click the install icon. The Setup is the last six digits of the Network User's Guide.) 13. Turn ON your language folder. 7. Open...
... menu. 14. Open the Mac® OS X folder. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 8. Open the Macintosh® HD icon. 9. Open the Applications folder. Select BRN_xxxxxx_P1_AT and then click the Add button. (xxxxxx is now complete. * For USB users, please see Chapter 7 of the Ethernet address. Double-click the install icon. The Setup is the last six digits of the Network User's Guide.) 13. Turn ON your language folder. 7. Open...
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... the PAPER menu of paper or envelopes, change the paper size in the printer driver or from the control panel. • The paper size has been factory set to letter for 120V models or A4 for 220/240V models. The printer automatically detects the paper size you have loaded into the Paper Cassette, note the following: • If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it , you load paper into the Paper Cassette. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING...
... the PAPER menu of paper or envelopes, change the paper size in the printer driver or from the control panel. • The paper size has been factory set to letter for 120V models or A4 for 220/240V models. The printer automatically detects the paper size you have loaded into the Paper Cassette, note the following: • If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it , you load paper into the Paper Cassette. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING...
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... print on 2. However, this printer does not have a manual feed or multi-purpose tray, you load the paper in Chapter 4 for more information on selecting this mode with the printer driver or the control panel. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER MAANNUUAALL FEEEEDD Since this printer has a special "Manual Feed" mode using the printer Control Panel. 1. The printer then starts printing. Re-install Tray 1 and press Go. MANUAL FEED =on is selected, the printer waits until you cannot manually feed irregular sized paper...
... print on 2. However, this printer does not have a manual feed or multi-purpose tray, you load the paper in Chapter 4 for more information on selecting this mode with the printer driver or the control panel. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER MAANNUUAALL FEEEEDD Since this printer has a special "Manual Feed" mode using the printer Control Panel. 1. The printer then starts printing. Re-install Tray 1 and press Go. MANUAL FEED =on is selected, the printer waits until you cannot manually feed irregular sized paper...
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...;CR 4-26 Shows the number of printed pages (1:999) This printer can check the total number of pages) vertically up to -500 (up) to LEDGER, A3, B4, LEGAL, A4, LETTER, EXECUTIVE, B5 (JIS / ISO), 13x19, COM10 or DL. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PRINT MENU DDiissppllaayy SShhoowwss MEDIA TYPE COLOR PRINT PAPER COPIES ORIENTATION PRINT POSITION AUTO FF TIME FF SUPPRESS HP LASERJET DDeessccrriippttiioonn =PLAIN PAPER/THICK PAPER/TRANSPARENCIES =ON/OFF Set cut sheet paper size to +500 (down...
...;CR 4-26 Shows the number of printed pages (1:999) This printer can check the total number of pages) vertically up to -500 (up) to LEDGER, A3, B4, LEGAL, A4, LETTER, EXECUTIVE, B5 (JIS / ISO), 13x19, COM10 or DL. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PRINT MENU DDiissppllaayy SShhoowwss MEDIA TYPE COLOR PRINT PAPER COPIES ORIENTATION PRINT POSITION AUTO FF TIME FF SUPPRESS HP LASERJET DDeessccrriippttiioonn =PLAIN PAPER/THICK PAPER/TRANSPARENCIES =ON/OFF Set cut sheet paper size to +500 (down...
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... of the printer. 2. To obtain genuine Brother supplies, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Note To ensure optimum print quality, use genuine Brother toner cartridges. To replace the toner cartridge(s), follow these steps: 1. Caution When replacing the Toner Cartridges, handle them carefully so that has run out of toner. After rocking each new Toner Cartridge 3 to 4 times from side to side, remove the tape labeled 'REMOVE' and the orange protective cover from the new Toner Cartridge. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Toner Cartridges !
... of the printer. 2. To obtain genuine Brother supplies, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Note To ensure optimum print quality, use genuine Brother toner cartridges. To replace the toner cartridge(s), follow these steps: 1. Caution When replacing the Toner Cartridges, handle them carefully so that has run out of toner. After rocking each new Toner Cartridge 3 to 4 times from side to side, remove the tape labeled 'REMOVE' and the orange protective cover from the new Toner Cartridge. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Toner Cartridges !
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Inform the dealer of the following tables. Remove the jammed paper. Error Message TONER EMPTY X Replace the X toner cartridge NO TONER X Install the X toner cartridge COVER OPEN Close the Front Cover COVER OPEN Close the Top Cover COVER OPEN Close the Rear Access Cover COVER OPEN Close the Lower Feeder Unit Cover COVER OPEN Close the Duplex Unit Cover JAM X Refer to alert you purchased the printer. If you cannot clear the problem, consult the dealer where you . Remarks X = C, M, Y, K, X = C, M, Y, K, X = A1, A2, A3, B, C, D, E1, or E2 7-1 Take the appropriate...
Inform the dealer of the following tables. Remove the jammed paper. Error Message TONER EMPTY X Replace the X toner cartridge NO TONER X Install the X toner cartridge COVER OPEN Close the Front Cover COVER OPEN Close the Top Cover COVER OPEN Close the Rear Access Cover COVER OPEN Close the Lower Feeder Unit Cover COVER OPEN Close the Duplex Unit Cover JAM X Refer to alert you purchased the printer. If you cannot clear the problem, consult the dealer where you . Remarks X = C, M, Y, K, X = C, M, Y, K, X = A1, A2, A3, B, C, D, E1, or E2 7-1 Take the appropriate...
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...SIZE ERROR DX The duplex unit can print only in the sizes specified. Load Paper size into Tray MANUAL FEED Load paper into Tray 1/2/3. OIL EMPTY Replace the oil bottle. NO FC ROLLER Install the cleaning roller. ILLEGAL TONER Use only Brother genuine toner cartridge. SIZE ERROR T1/2/3 Specify the correct paper size for the indicated tray. Load XX into Tray . XX = Plain Paper, Transparencies, Thick Paper 7-2 WASTE TONER Replace the waste toner pack. SIZE MISMATCH Paper mismatch between the Printer and the Printer Driver setting. NO TR ROLLER Install the transfer roller...
...SIZE ERROR DX The duplex unit can print only in the sizes specified. Load Paper size into Tray MANUAL FEED Load paper into Tray 1/2/3. OIL EMPTY Replace the oil bottle. NO FC ROLLER Install the cleaning roller. ILLEGAL TONER Use only Brother genuine toner cartridge. SIZE ERROR T1/2/3 Specify the correct paper size for the indicated tray. Load XX into Tray . XX = Plain Paper, Transparencies, Thick Paper 7-2 WASTE TONER Replace the waste toner pack. SIZE MISMATCH Paper mismatch between the Printer and the Printer Driver setting. NO TR ROLLER Install the transfer roller...
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.... Find your HL-3450CN printer. The printer does not print. The power source is turned On. Check the following ; The interface cable is turned off). The host is configured correctly: check printer port, print manager, etc. (clear stored job or 'use print manager' is securely connected between the printer and computer. SEETTTTIINNGG UPPTTHHEE PRRIINNTTEERR HAARRDDWWAARREE Question The printer does not come on , replace the toner cartridges. The printer is not displayed. 7-20 The toner cartridges are closed. An Error message is Online. If...
.... Find your HL-3450CN printer. The printer does not print. The power source is turned On. Check the following ; The interface cable is turned off). The host is configured correctly: check printer port, print manager, etc. (clear stored job or 'use print manager' is securely connected between the printer and computer. SEETTTTIINNGG UPPTTHHEE PRRIINNTTEERR HAARRDDWWAARREE Question The printer does not come on , replace the toner cartridges. The printer is not displayed. 7-20 The toner cartridges are closed. An Error message is Online. If...
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... printer driver for your HL3450CN using the Plug & Play installation, the installation may fail sometimes and display the error dialog box as shown: Recommendation • Make sure that the supplied Windows printer driver is installed correctly and selected in your application software. • Check that the size of the printer is correct. • Recommended interface cable is being used. (IEEE 1284 compliant) Or, select the 'Control' tag in the driver and set the 'Status...
... printer driver for your HL3450CN using the Plug & Play installation, the installation may fail sometimes and display the error dialog box as shown: Recommendation • Make sure that the supplied Windows printer driver is installed correctly and selected in your application software. • Check that the size of the printer is correct. • Recommended interface cable is being used. (IEEE 1284 compliant) Or, select the 'Control' tag in the driver and set the 'Status...
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... feeding. If so, the Paper Cassette may be set too tight. Make sure you are using. Refer to your software. See 'Paper Handling' in APPENDIX. Which paper can I use? Recommendation • Check to the 'PAPER SPECIFICATIONS' section in Chapter 3 for more than one sheet at a time. Sometimes it is helpful to print on . Your application software also must be out of paper in the page setup or document setup menu of paper...
... feeding. If so, the Paper Cassette may be set too tight. Make sure you are using. Refer to your software. See 'Paper Handling' in APPENDIX. Which paper can I use? Recommendation • Check to the 'PAPER SPECIFICATIONS' section in Chapter 3 for more than one sheet at a time. Sometimes it is helpful to print on . Your application software also must be out of paper in the page setup or document setup menu of paper...
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... time to finish printing. • When the Data LED is blinking, the printer is correctly set to see that cannot be printed. Then, turn the printer off and on, or reset the printer and try again. The printer doesn't print in color Recommendation • Cancel the print job from your application software is getting ready to complete printing. • When you print in your application software. Check to monochrome mode. • Check that the color toner...
... time to finish printing. • When the Data LED is blinking, the printer is correctly set to see that cannot be printed. Then, turn the printer off and on, or reset the printer and try again. The printer doesn't print in color Recommendation • Cancel the print job from your application software is getting ready to complete printing. • When you print in your application software. Check to monochrome mode. • Check that the color toner...
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... print on most types of labels and transparencies designed for use with the customer. Labels should be able to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit) for the quality and performance of labels and transparencies lies with a laser printer. Labels and transparencies exceeding this specification may not feed or print properly and can cause damage to the drum or rollers, which would cause jams and print quality problems...
... print on most types of labels and transparencies designed for use with the customer. Labels should be able to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit) for the quality and performance of labels and transparencies lies with a laser printer. Labels and transparencies exceeding this specification may not feed or print properly and can cause damage to the drum or rollers, which would cause jams and print quality problems...
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... and time setting delete storage Device DIMM Drum Cleaner Drum Cover duplex Duplex Unit 1-8 4-34 4-25, 4-33 2-6 6-19 5-31 5-31 2-5 6-7 E emulation mode Envelopes EPSON FX-850 mode 1-8, 4-36 3-11 4-37 F factory setting Fuser Cleaner Fuser Cleaner Lock Levers Fusing Unit 2-21, 4-38 5-13 5-14 5-22 G Go switch H High Resolution Control HP LaserJet mode HP-GL mode I IBM Proprinter XL mode information mode interface interface mode IP address J Job Cancel switch L LCD LCD message LED Legal Cassette Lower Media Cassette Lower Tray Unit M Macintosh Maintenance Message Manual Feed MIO interface...
... and time setting delete storage Device DIMM Drum Cleaner Drum Cover duplex Duplex Unit 1-8 4-34 4-25, 4-33 2-6 6-19 5-31 5-31 2-5 6-7 E emulation mode Envelopes EPSON FX-850 mode 1-8, 4-36 3-11 4-37 F factory setting Fuser Cleaner Fuser Cleaner Lock Levers Fusing Unit 2-21, 4-38 5-13 5-14 5-22 G Go switch H High Resolution Control HP LaserJet mode HP-GL mode I IBM Proprinter XL mode information mode interface interface mode IP address J Job Cancel switch L LCD LCD message LED Legal Cassette Lower Media Cassette Lower Tray Unit M Macintosh Maintenance Message Manual Feed MIO interface...
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INDEX P panel setting paper Paper Discharger Paper Jam paper mode Paper Size parallel interface PCL5C mode PCL6 Power Save Mode PPD print menu print menu mode print quality printer driver printer status message proof data protective sheet public data Q quality mode R RAM RAM Expansion Rear Side Cover 4-21 4-39 5-28 7-8 4-23 3-5 3-3 3-1 2-1 1-9 2-18, 2-19 4-40 4-26 2-4 2-1, 2-2, 2-10 4-18 4-8 5-20 4-9 4-23 6-18 1-13 5-21 reprint Reprint switch reset menu mode 2-7, 2-14 4-2 4-33 S secure data serial interface Service Call Messages Set switch setup setup mode Standard Media Cassette Storage ...
INDEX P panel setting paper Paper Discharger Paper Jam paper mode Paper Size parallel interface PCL5C mode PCL6 Power Save Mode PPD print menu print menu mode print quality printer driver printer status message proof data protective sheet public data Q quality mode R RAM RAM Expansion Rear Side Cover 4-21 4-39 5-28 7-8 4-23 3-5 3-3 3-1 2-1 1-9 2-18, 2-19 4-40 4-26 2-4 2-1, 2-2, 2-10 4-18 4-8 5-20 4-9 4-23 6-18 1-13 5-21 reprint Reprint switch reset menu mode 2-7, 2-14 4-2 4-33 S secure data serial interface Service Call Messages Set switch setup setup mode Standard Media Cassette Storage ...