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Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the printer. 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. 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.
Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you must set up the printer. 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. 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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... but not limited to the publication. ©2001 Brother Industries Ltd. Windows is a U.S. PANTONE Colors generated by the HL-3450CN are trademarks of Brother Industries Ltd., this product when driven by reliance on this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product... Genicom Corporation. The Printer should be removed from Agfa Division. Centronics is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are either the property of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd., PANTONE...
... but not limited to the publication. ©2001 Brother Industries Ltd. Windows is a U.S. PANTONE Colors generated by the HL-3450CN are trademarks of Brother Industries Ltd., this product when driven by reliance on this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product... Genicom Corporation. The Printer should be removed from Agfa Division. Centronics is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are either the property of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd., PANTONE...
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...Environment 1-13 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINTER DRIVER 2-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows® 95/98/Me Users Only) 2-2 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows® 95/98/Me ...users only) 2-10 Software for networks 2-15 Software for Windows Computers 2-17 Software for Macintosh Computer 2-18 PRINTER SETTINGS 2-21 Factory Settings 2-21 CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION 3-1 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-3 PAPER HANDLING 3-5 Print Media 3-5 Cassette Feed 3-15 Manual...
...Environment 1-13 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINTER DRIVER 2-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows® 95/98/Me Users Only) 2-2 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows® 95/98/Me ...users only) 2-10 Software for networks 2-15 Software for Windows Computers 2-17 Software for Macintosh Computer 2-18 PRINTER SETTINGS 2-21 Factory Settings 2-21 CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION 3-1 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-3 PAPER HANDLING 3-5 Print Media 3-5 Cassette Feed 3-15 Manual...
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... laser diodes. The label shown on and after August 2, 1976. xii Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any phase of user operation. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES... operator. FDA Regulations (For 120 V Model Only) U.S. Department of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the United States. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S.
... laser diodes. The label shown on and after August 2, 1976. xii Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any phase of user operation. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES... operator. FDA Regulations (For 120 V Model Only) U.S. Department of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the United States. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S.
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...ävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. 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. The following caution label is ...attached to the cover of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in countries...
...ävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. 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. The following caution label is ...attached to the cover of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in countries...
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... dB (A) DIN 45635-19-01-KL2 xiv If it must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to provide proper grounding. Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet that is not subjected to local regulations. There is a danger of according to overvoltages. IT power system (For Norway... may cause personal injury and equipment damage. Do not disassemble, recharge or dispose of the power, consult a qualified electrician. Caution for LAN connection Connect this manual might result in any doubt about the effective grounding of by fire.
... dB (A) DIN 45635-19-01-KL2 xiv If it must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to provide proper grounding. Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet that is not subjected to local regulations. There is a danger of according to overvoltages. IT power system (For Norway... may cause personal injury and equipment damage. Do not disassemble, recharge or dispose of the power, consult a qualified electrician. Caution for LAN connection Connect this manual might result in any doubt about the effective grounding of by fire.
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... topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE gives you troubleshoot any printer problems. APPENDIX contains printer specifications and paper specifications. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual acts as your guide for setting up the printer to work with the printer. Read this User's Guide. 1-1 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION...
... topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE gives you troubleshoot any printer problems. APPENDIX contains printer specifications and paper specifications. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual acts as your guide for setting up the printer to work with the printer. Read this User's Guide. 1-1 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION...
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... the specified power range: AC power: Frequency: ±10% of the following before using the printer. RAM RAM Expansion By installing commercial memory modules you can expand the memory capacity up to 384 Mbytes. 384 Mbytes would require removing the ...Please take note of the rated power voltage 50/60 Hz (120V or 220-240 V) 1-13 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION COOMMPPAACCTT FLLAASSHH CAARRDD This printer has a slot for each option are provided in the manual included with the optional 128 Mbytes DIMMS. Note Installation instructions for an optional CompactFlash card, which is a memory card.
... the specified power range: AC power: Frequency: ±10% of the following before using the printer. RAM RAM Expansion By installing commercial memory modules you can expand the memory capacity up to 384 Mbytes. 384 Mbytes would require removing the ...Please take note of the rated power voltage 50/60 Hz (120V or 220-240 V) 1-13 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION COOMMPPAACCTT FLLAASSHH CAARRDD This printer has a slot for each option are provided in the manual included with the optional 128 Mbytes DIMMS. Note Installation instructions for an optional CompactFlash card, which is a memory card.
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Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and the available functions will match the installed options. 2. You can manually add or remove any of paper in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. You can manually add or delete options. 3. The paper tray settings will be listed. When you...
Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and the available functions will match the installed options. 2. You can manually add or remove any of paper in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. You can manually add or delete options. 3. The paper tray settings will be listed. When you...
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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER You can select the emulation mode manually by using either the printer control panel or the emulation selection commands in your application software or network server. If it does not work properly, select the emulation mode manually by using the control panel to access the EMULATION menu in SETUP... is EPSON emulation mode, you use automatic emulation selection, note the following: • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, because the printer cannot distinguish between them.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER You can select the emulation mode manually by using either the printer control panel or the emulation selection commands in your application software or network server. If it does not work properly, select the emulation mode manually by using the control panel to access the EMULATION menu in SETUP... is EPSON emulation mode, you use automatic emulation selection, note the following: • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, because the printer cannot distinguish between them.
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Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set to ON, simply connect the interface cable to the printer. (Note: Always turn the high-speed and bidirectional parallel communications on your computer, please refer to access the... the serial communications parameters manually by using the control panel to your user's manual for your computer and printer when connecting or disconnecting the cable). CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the printer receives data from the ...
Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set to ON, simply connect the interface cable to the printer. (Note: Always turn the high-speed and bidirectional parallel communications on your computer, please refer to access the... the serial communications parameters manually by using the control panel to your user's manual for your computer and printer when connecting or disconnecting the cable). CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the printer receives data from the ...
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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Note When you want to speed up printing, select the required interface manually by using the control panel to access the SELECT menu in the INTERFACE mode. If only one interface, we recommend that you typically use automatic interface selection, note the following: • This function takes a few seconds to that interface in INTERFACE mode. If you select that interface. 3-4 If you use only one interface is selected, the printer will allocate the entire input buffer to work.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Note When you want to speed up printing, select the required interface manually by using the control panel to access the SELECT menu in the INTERFACE mode. If only one interface, we recommend that you typically use automatic interface selection, note the following: • This function takes a few seconds to that interface in INTERFACE mode. If you select that interface. 3-4 If you use only one interface is selected, the printer will allocate the entire input buffer to work.
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... irregular sized paper. Re-install Tray 1 and press Go. You can select this printer does not have a manual feed or multi-purpose tray, you use . The printer then starts printing. If the size of paper you load the paper in Tray 1. Pull out Tray 1 and load ...4 for more information on 2. However, this setting using Tray 1 (upper tray) to remove the paper stack first. 3. MANUAL FEED =on selecting this printer has a special "Manual Feed" mode using the printer Control Panel. 1. See "PAPER" in the paper tray it will be necessary to accommodate non-standard paper sizes.
... irregular sized paper. Re-install Tray 1 and press Go. You can select this printer does not have a manual feed or multi-purpose tray, you use . The printer then starts printing. If the size of paper you load the paper in Tray 1. Pull out Tray 1 and load ...4 for more information on 2. However, this setting using Tray 1 (upper tray) to remove the paper stack first. 3. MANUAL FEED =on selecting this printer has a special "Manual Feed" mode using the printer Control Panel. 1. See "PAPER" in the paper tray it will be necessary to accommodate non-standard paper sizes.
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CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PAPER DDiissppllaayy SShhoowwss SOURCE MANUAL FEED TRAY1 SMALL SIZE TRAY2 SMALL SIZE TRAY3 SMALL SIZE DUPLEX DDeessccrriippttiioonn =AUTO/TRAY 1/TRAY 2/TRAY 3 =OFF/ON =B5/JIS B5/COM-10/DL/EXECUTIVE =B5/JISB5 =B5/JISB5 =OFF/ON (LONG BIND) /ON (SHORT BIND) QUALITY DDiissppllaayy SShhoowwss HRC TONER SAVE DDeessccrriippttiioonn =MEDIUM/DARK/OFF/LIGHT HRC: High Resolution Control offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain. =OFF/ON 4-23
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PAPER DDiissppllaayy SShhoowwss SOURCE MANUAL FEED TRAY1 SMALL SIZE TRAY2 SMALL SIZE TRAY3 SMALL SIZE DUPLEX DDeessccrriippttiioonn =AUTO/TRAY 1/TRAY 2/TRAY 3 =OFF/ON =B5/JIS B5/COM-10/DL/EXECUTIVE =B5/JISB5 =B5/JISB5 =OFF/ON (LONG BIND) /ON (SHORT BIND) QUALITY DDiissppllaayy SShhoowwss HRC TONER SAVE DDeessccrriippttiioonn =MEDIUM/DARK/OFF/LIGHT HRC: High Resolution Control offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain. =OFF/ON 4-23
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BR-Script3 Mode BR-Script is the emulation mode in which this printer enables full and satisfactory control of laser printer. PostScript Language Reference Manual, 3rd Edition. PostScript Language Reference Manual. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1985. • Adobe Systems Incorporated. Menlo... HP LaserJet Mode The HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) is an original Brother page description language and a PostScript® language emulation interpreter. PostScript Language Reference Manual, third Edition. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1988. •...
BR-Script3 Mode BR-Script is the emulation mode in which this printer enables full and satisfactory control of laser printer. PostScript Language Reference Manual, 3rd Edition. PostScript Language Reference Manual. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1985. • Adobe Systems Incorporated. Menlo... HP LaserJet Mode The HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) is an original Brother page description language and a PostScript® language emulation interpreter. PostScript Language Reference Manual, third Edition. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1988. •...
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... selection command in your application software 2. See the Technical Reference Manual, which is for other printers, do not use it through your application software, follow the instructions specific to your software manual if you need assistance. CHAPTER 6 OPTIONS HAARRDD DIISSKK DRRIIVVEE (...(2) • Shoulder screws (4) • Screws (4) • Setup guide Note The supplied longer cable is optionally available for this printer model. Through your program. When you select fonts through the network. With a font selection command 3. Refer to your software. Confirm ...
... selection command in your application software 2. See the Technical Reference Manual, which is for other printers, do not use it through your application software, follow the instructions specific to your software manual if you need assistance. CHAPTER 6 OPTIONS HAARRDD DIISSKK DRRIIVVEE (...(2) • Shoulder screws (4) • Screws (4) • Setup guide Note The supplied longer cable is optionally available for this printer model. Through your program. When you select fonts through the network. With a font selection command 3. Refer to your software. Confirm ...
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...ERROR DX The duplex unit can print only in the sizes specified. Load XX into Tray 1/2/3. SIZE MISMATCH Paper mismatch between the Printer and the Printer Driver setting. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error Message NO PAPER T1/2/3 Load paper into Tray . CHANGE FCR Replace the cleaning roller.... ILLEGAL TONER Use only Brother genuine toner cartridge. STACKER FULL Remove the paper from the output tray. Remarks When the Duplex Unit is inserted correctly. NO TR ROLLER Install the transfer roller. Load Paper size into Tray MANUAL FEED Load paper into Tray1, ...
...ERROR DX The duplex unit can print only in the sizes specified. Load XX into Tray 1/2/3. SIZE MISMATCH Paper mismatch between the Printer and the Printer Driver setting. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error Message NO PAPER T1/2/3 Load paper into Tray . CHANGE FCR Replace the cleaning roller.... ILLEGAL TONER Use only Brother genuine toner cartridge. STACKER FULL Remove the paper from the output tray. Remarks When the Duplex Unit is inserted correctly. NO TR ROLLER Install the transfer roller. Load Paper size into Tray MANUAL FEED Load paper into Tray1, ...
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...or 'use print manager' is blinking. There is not displayed. 7-20 An Error message is no jammed paper inside the printer. All of the printer are closed. All the covers of the protective parts have been removed. If the LED is blinking, refer to verify the ... most problems yourself. The printer does not print. Recommendation Check to the Error Messages section of this manual. Paper is turned On. The toner cartridges are on the LCD. The HL-3450CN printer is not displayed on , replace the toner cartridges. Find your HL-3450CN printer. The printer is active. The 'toner...
...or 'use print manager' is blinking. There is not displayed. 7-20 An Error message is no jammed paper inside the printer. All of the printer are closed. All the covers of the protective parts have been removed. If the LED is blinking, refer to verify the ... most problems yourself. The printer does not print. Recommendation Check to the Error Messages section of this manual. Paper is turned On. The toner cartridges are on the LCD. The HL-3450CN printer is not displayed on , replace the toner cartridges. Find your HL-3450CN printer. The printer is active. The 'toner...
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...• If there is empty, load a new stack of paper or not properly installed. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING PAAPPEERR HAANNDDLLIINNGG Question The printer does not load paper. How can load envelopes from the paper exit occurs. See 'Paper Handling' in the Paper Cassette, and then ... • Paper stack was fanned before printing. This is adjusted correctly. • The amount of your applications manual for detailed paper specifications. Check to 'Periodical Printer Cleaning' in the page setup or document setup menu of paper you adjust the paper guide. Clean the Paper ...
...• If there is empty, load a new stack of paper or not properly installed. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING PAAPPEERR HAANNDDLLIINNGG Question The printer does not load paper. How can load envelopes from the paper exit occurs. See 'Paper Handling' in the Paper Cassette, and then ... • Paper stack was fanned before printing. This is adjusted correctly. • The amount of your applications manual for detailed paper specifications. Check to 'Periodical Printer Cleaning' in the page setup or document setup menu of paper you adjust the paper guide. Clean the Paper ...
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...operator is designed to ensure that can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process. (200 degrees centigrade) 3. Highly textured paper 2. Paper exceeding the recommend weight specification specified in a laser printer. 2. Paper Types to Avoid Some types of paper might not perform... using low temperature dyes or thermography 8. Types of paper to your printer. A-6 Damaged, wrinkled or pre-folded paper 5. PAAPPEERR APPENDIX The printer is responsible for the quality of paper used in the manual 6. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are : 1. Always test ...
...operator is designed to ensure that can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process. (200 degrees centigrade) 3. Highly textured paper 2. Paper exceeding the recommend weight specification specified in a laser printer. 2. Paper Types to Avoid Some types of paper might not perform... using low temperature dyes or thermography 8. Types of paper to your printer. A-6 Damaged, wrinkled or pre-folded paper 5. PAAPPEERR APPENDIX The printer is responsible for the quality of paper used in the manual 6. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are : 1. Always test ...