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Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. 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. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the hardware and install the driver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. 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. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the hardware and install the driver.
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...printer contains UFST and Micro Type from the Printer. and /or three-color process simulations and may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color...HL-3450CN are four- The Printer should be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on this User's Guide are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks Brother...of International Business Machines Corporation. Intellifont is a registered trademark of their respective companies. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Brother ...
...printer contains UFST and Micro Type from the Printer. and /or three-color process simulations and may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color...HL-3450CN are four- The Printer should be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on this User's Guide are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks Brother...of International Business Machines Corporation. Intellifont is a registered trademark of their respective companies. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks or trademarks of Brother ...
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... HL-3450CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which you purchased the printer. Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother ...to use Fax-Back System so you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA: Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In Canada: Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Calls must call the country where you are calling. In USA: 1-...
... HL-3450CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which you purchased the printer. Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother ...to use Fax-Back System so you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA: Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In Canada: Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Calls must call the country where you are calling. In USA: 1-...
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... becomes extremely HOT (approx. 150°C) during operation. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. ! TOO USSEETTHHEE PRRIINNTTEERR SAAFFEELLYY ! Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). DEEFFIINNIITTIIOONNSS OOFFWAARRNNIINNGGSS, CAAUUTTIIOONNSS, AANNDD NOOTTEESS The following conventions are used in this...
... becomes extremely HOT (approx. 150°C) during operation. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. ! TOO USSEETTHHEE PRRIINNTTEERR SAAFFEELLYY ! Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). DEEFFIINNIITTIIOONNSS OOFFWAARRNNIINNGGSS, CAAUUTTIIOONNSS, AANNDD NOOTTEESS The following conventions are used in this...
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...your eyesight. Warning Do not look directly at the laser beam light. Warning If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. Warning Do not run the printer with the instructions found in accordance with the Top... Cover, Front Cover and Rear Access Covers open the printer's safety interlocks. ! Contact your dealer. ...
...your eyesight. Warning Do not look directly at the laser beam light. Warning If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. Warning Do not run the printer with the instructions found in accordance with the Top... Cover, Front Cover and Rear Access Covers open the printer's safety interlocks. ! Contact your dealer. ...
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Warning Do not put any pressure on you. iv If you do, you must clean it is open. ! Warning In case of a fuser oil spill, you injured because the printer fall on the Feeder Cassette or the Front Cover when it up immediately. !
Warning Do not put any pressure on you. iv If you do, you must clean it is open. ! Warning In case of a fuser oil spill, you injured because the printer fall on the Feeder Cassette or the Front Cover when it up immediately. !
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Caution Do not touch the rollers of the Fusing Unit. Be sure to remove the supplies will void your warranty. ! This can degrade print quality. v Damage caused by failure to keep the printer as level as possible. PRRIINNTTEERR DOO'SS AANNDD DOONN'TTSS FFOORR OPPTTIIMMUUMM PRRIINNTT QUUAALLIITTYY ! 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. Be sure to remove the supplies will void your warranty. ! This can degrade print quality. v Damage caused by failure to keep the printer as level as possible. PRRIINNTTEERR DOO'SS AANNDD DOONN'TTSS FFOORR OPPTTIIMMUUMM PRRIINNTT QUUAALLIITTYY ! Caution Before you move or lift the printer, remove the Toner Cartridges, Waste Toner Pack, Oil Bottle and Fusing Unit to avoid spills.
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Bottle Fuser Cleaner Waste Toner Pack OPC Belt Cartridge Ozone Filter Fusing Unit 120K Kit 240K Kit CLEANING THE PRINTER Cleaning the Printer Exterior Periodic Printer Cleaning REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER How to Repack the Printer TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-21 5-1 5-5 5-9 5-13 5-16 5-18 5-21 5-22 5-27...
... Bottle Fuser Cleaner Waste Toner Pack OPC Belt Cartridge Ozone Filter Fusing Unit 120K Kit 240K Kit CLEANING THE PRINTER Cleaning the Printer Exterior Periodic Printer Cleaning REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER How to Repack the Printer TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-21 5-1 5-5 5-9 5-13 5-16 5-18 5-21 5-22 5-27...
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... Drive) 6-16 RAM EXPANSION 6-18 Installing DIMMs 6-19 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Error Messages 7-1 Maintenance Messages 7-4 Call Service Messages 7-5 Paper Jams 7-8 Q & A 7-20 Setting Up the Printer Hardware 7-20 Setting Up the Printer 7-21 Paper Handling 7-22 Printing 7-23 Print Quality 7-24 viii
... Drive) 6-16 RAM EXPANSION 6-18 Installing DIMMs 6-19 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Error Messages 7-1 Maintenance Messages 7-4 Call Service Messages 7-5 Paper Jams 7-8 Q & A 7-20 Setting Up the Printer Hardware 7-20 Setting Up the Printer 7-21 Paper Handling 7-22 Printing 7-23 Print Quality 7-24 viii
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APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing Functions Electrical and Mechanical PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Envelopes Labels and Overhead Transparencies SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS OCR Symbol Sets HP PCL Mode EPSON Mode IBM Mode HP-GL Mode Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces INDEX TABLE OF CONTENTS A-1 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-9 A-10 A-12 A-13 A-14 A-15 A-17 ix
APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing Functions Electrical and Mechanical PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Envelopes Labels and Overhead Transparencies SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS OCR Symbol Sets HP PCL Mode EPSON Mode IBM Mode HP-GL Mode Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces INDEX TABLE OF CONTENTS A-1 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-9 A-10 A-12 A-13 A-14 A-15 A-17 ix
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... reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-3450CN HL-3450CN ALL complies with the limits for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of...IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS ELLEECCTTRROONNIICC EMMIISSSSIIOONN NOOTTIICCEESS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that interference ...
... reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-3450CN HL-3450CN ALL complies with the limits for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of...IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS ELLEECCTTRROONNIICC EMMIISSSSIIOONN NOOTTIICCEESS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that interference ...
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... 60950, EN 60825 EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 following the provisions of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that this product is in conformity with twisted-pair ... mark. xi Information & Document Company Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only) This printer complies with Canadian ICES-003. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement ENERGY STAR® is to promote the development and popularization...
... 60950, EN 60825 EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 following the provisions of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that this product is in conformity with twisted-pair ... mark. xi Information & Document Company Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only) This printer complies with Canadian ICES-003. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement ENERGY STAR® is to promote the development and popularization...
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...reflected) eye contact with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. 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. The label shown on and after August 2,... the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any possible laser beam exposure to laser products marketed in the United States. REGULATIONS Laser Notices Laser Safety (120 V Model Only) This printer is ...
...reflected) eye contact with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. 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. The label shown on and after August 2,... the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any possible laser beam exposure to laser products marketed in the United States. REGULATIONS Laser Notices Laser Safety (120 V Model Only) This printer is ...
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... gränsen för laserklass 1. xiii 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 hazardous radiation exposure. The label shown below is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The Scanner Unit should not be opened...228;yttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS...
... gränsen för laserklass 1. xiii 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 hazardous radiation exposure. The label shown below is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The Scanner Unit should not be opened...228;yttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS...
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... is grounded and that an extension cord has to shut off the power completely. Caution for IT power system with the equipment. Disconnect device This printer must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet that is properly grounded through the normal household wiring. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze...
... is grounded and that an extension cord has to shut off the power completely. Caution for IT power system with the equipment. Disconnect device This printer must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet that is properly grounded through the normal household wiring. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze...
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...outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord then it ! The colored wires should be the last to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or colored black or blue. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with this printer may not correspond with the following code: Green and yellow: Earth ...Blue: Neutral Brown: Live The colors of this printer is intended to fit a different plug, proceed as the original. If a moulded plug is marked with the cover omitted. Remove a length of the cord must...
...outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord then it ! The colored wires should be the last to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or colored black or blue. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with this printer may not correspond with the following code: Green and yellow: Earth ...Blue: Neutral Brown: Live The colors of this printer is intended to fit a different plug, proceed as the original. If a moulded plug is marked with the cover omitted. Remove a length of the cord must...
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... an alphabetical list of the contents of the panel buttons and LEDs. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you general information about the printer driver and the software. Be sure to read this User's Guide. 1-1 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION details the functions of...provides guidance on how to work with the printer. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER provides detailed information for the setup and operation of your printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to become familiar with the printer. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...
... an alphabetical list of the contents of the panel buttons and LEDs. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you general information about the printer driver and the software. Be sure to read this User's Guide. 1-1 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION details the functions of...provides guidance on how to work with the printer. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER provides detailed information for the setup and operation of your printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to become familiar with the printer. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...
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... User's Guide, note the following: • This User's Guide contains instructions or steps to either letter or A4, depending upon the final destination of the printer. Some display messages will change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to teach you the various operations of the...
... User's Guide, note the following: • This User's Guide contains instructions or steps to either letter or A4, depending upon the final destination of the printer. Some display messages will change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to teach you the various operations of the...
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... to see that you have all of time or it will be exposed to use at least two people. CHHEECCKKIINNGGTTHHEE COOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS After unpacking the printer, check to install them. Only open them when you are packed inside a separate carton as a starter kit. To avoid injury when... Syringe Quick Setup Guide Toner Cartridges (Black, Cyan, magenta and Yellow) CD-ROM Power Cord Fig. 1-1 ! CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS PRINTER ! Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). Do not open them now. The OPC Belt Cartridge must not be damaged. 1-3
... to see that you have all of time or it will be exposed to use at least two people. CHHEECCKKIINNGGTTHHEE COOMMPPOONNEENNTTSS After unpacking the printer, check to install them. Only open them when you are packed inside a separate carton as a starter kit. To avoid injury when... Syringe Quick Setup Guide Toner Cartridges (Black, Cyan, magenta and Yellow) CD-ROM Power Cord Fig. 1-1 ! CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS PRINTER ! Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). Do not open them now. The OPC Belt Cartridge must not be damaged. 1-3
