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Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before 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 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. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can use the printer, you must set up the printer.
Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before 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 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. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can use the printer, you must set up the printer.
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... In Canada: Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Calls must 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...
... In Canada: Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Calls must 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...
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... View 1-5 Features 1-6 Options 1-12 Compact Flash Card 1-13 RAM 1-13 Operating and Storage 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...
... View 1-5 Features 1-6 Options 1-12 Compact Flash Card 1-13 RAM 1-13 Operating and Storage 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...
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... covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. CHAPTER 6 OPTIONS provides guidance on how to install optional units. 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. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
... covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. CHAPTER 6 OPTIONS provides guidance on how to install optional units. 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. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
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...174; 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 the Network...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. The printer drivers for the ...
...174; 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 the Network...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. The printer drivers for the ...
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...NT/2000/XP, you can change settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PCL PRRIINNTTEERR DRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS®®USSEERRSS ONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on the left side of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 2 3 1. Select the Paper size, Multiple ...the Basic tab by clicking the illustration on -line Help in the "General" tab of the tab. Select the Color Mode. 3. Select the Paper Source. 2-2 Basic Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. in the printer driver.
...NT/2000/XP, you can change settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PCL PRRIINNTTEERR DRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS®®USSEERRSS ONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on the left side of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 2 3 1. Select the Paper size, Multiple ...the Basic tab by clicking the illustration on -line Help in the "General" tab of the tab. Select the Color Mode. 3. Select the Paper Source. 2-2 Basic Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. in the printer driver.
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in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 1. Change the tab settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Advanced Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Advanced tab by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 2-3
in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 1. Change the tab settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Advanced Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Advanced tab 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 print time will be longer. • You can change the Color Matching mode as follows: Match Monitor Photo Graphics Vivid / Text None 2-4 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINT QUALITY Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration. • 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 print time will be longer. • You can change the Color Matching mode as follows: Match Monitor Photo Graphics Vivid / Text None 2-4 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINT QUALITY Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration. • 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.
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... onto your documents. Six types of the watermark and place it anywhere you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. DUPLEX CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you will appear. PAGE SETUP Change the print image scaling, and then select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-5 If you.... WATERMARK You can change the font, darkness and angle settings. When you use text as a watermark, you can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer.
... onto your documents. Six types of the watermark and place it anywhere you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. DUPLEX CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you will appear. PAGE SETUP Change the print image scaling, and then select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-5 If you.... WATERMARK You can change the font, darkness and angle settings. When you use text as a watermark, you can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer.
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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 Because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting, you want to prevent other people from using the Reprint function to print your PC or sending ...
Job Spooling CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting, you want to prevent other people from using the Reprint function to print your PC or sending ...
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...tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes the size of the printer's optional components. You can manually add or remove any of paper in the printer driver. The paper tray settings will be reflected in each paper tray automatically. 2-8 You can manually... add or delete options. 3. Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically...
...tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes the size of the printer's optional components. You can manually add or remove any of paper in the printer driver. The paper tray settings will be reflected in each paper tray automatically. 2-8 You can manually... add or delete options. 3. Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically...
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in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. • You can print the Configuration page and Font page(s). 2-9 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Support tab by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can download the latest driver by clicking "Printing Preferences..."
in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. • You can print the Configuration page and Font page(s). 2-9 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Support tab by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can download the latest driver by clicking "Printing Preferences..."
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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. 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.
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Installable Options). 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 - Select the Paper Source. 3. Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1.
Installable Options). 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 - Select the Paper Source. 3. Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1.
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You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer features list box, and then selecting a new value for that setting from the Change Setting for: xxxxx list box. 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 Device Options Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 1.
You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer features list box, and then selecting a new value for that setting from the Change Setting for: xxxxx list box. 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 Device Options Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 1.
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JOB SPOOLING Because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting, you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, and then select a ... the data without resending the data from the list. You can print a document without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it 2-14 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2.
JOB SPOOLING Because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting, you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, and then select a ... the data without resending the data from the list. You can print a document without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it 2-14 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2.
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... configure and check the status of your network-enabled printer. Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can print a fixed form document at any time from the control panel. You can manipulate the printer forms that are running under Windows® 95/98...users. 2-15 Analysis Tool Software is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that you can easily associate printing costs with the embedded web management. SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-bit Windows®...
... configure and check the status of your network-enabled printer. Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can print a fixed form document at any time from the control panel. You can manipulate the printer forms that are running under Windows® 95/98...users. 2-15 Analysis Tool Software is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that you can easily associate printing costs with the embedded web management. SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-bit Windows®...