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... is On or Flashing 5-22 The Alarm Lamp is On ...5-22 The Alarm Lamp is Flashing 5-22 Forcing the Printer to Print Remaining Data (When Printing is Halted 5-23 Cleaning the Density Sensor ...5-24 6 Paper Jams ...6-1 Clearing Paper... Jams in the 2 Tray Module 6-10 7 Routine Maintenance and Consumable Replacement 7-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C 7-1 Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions 7-1 Handling Precautions ...7-1 Storage Precautions ...7-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridges 7-2 Replacing the Print Head Cartridge (PH-12CL 7-5 Print Head Cartridge Handling Precautions 7-5 ...
... is On or Flashing 5-22 The Alarm Lamp is On ...5-22 The Alarm Lamp is Flashing 5-22 Forcing the Printer to Print Remaining Data (When Printing is Halted 5-23 Cleaning the Density Sensor ...5-24 6 Paper Jams ...6-1 Clearing Paper... Jams in the 2 Tray Module 6-10 7 Routine Maintenance and Consumable Replacement 7-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C 7-1 Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions 7-1 Handling Precautions ...7-1 Storage Precautions ...7-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridges 7-2 Replacing the Print Head Cartridge (PH-12CL 7-5 Print Head Cartridge Handling Precautions 7-5 ...
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Consumable Items ...A-2 Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/TN12-Y/TN12-M/TN12-C A-2 Print Head Cartridge (PH-12CL A-2 Transfer Roll Cartridge (TR-11CL A-2 Fuser unit (FP-12CL) ...A-2 Getting Product Support Information A-3 General Specifications ...A-4 Printer Specifications ...A-4 Network Specifications ...A-7 Common Specifications ...A-7 TCP/IP Specifications ...A-7 NetBIOS Specifications ...A-7 NetWare Specifications ...A-7 AppleTalk Specifications ...A-7 Printable Area ...A-8 Important information for choosing your paper A-8 Life...
Consumable Items ...A-2 Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/TN12-Y/TN12-M/TN12-C A-2 Print Head Cartridge (PH-12CL A-2 Transfer Roll Cartridge (TR-11CL A-2 Fuser unit (FP-12CL) ...A-2 Getting Product Support Information A-3 General Specifications ...A-4 Printer Specifications ...A-4 Network Specifications ...A-7 Common Specifications ...A-7 TCP/IP Specifications ...A-7 NetBIOS Specifications ...A-7 NetWare Specifications ...A-7 AppleTalk Specifications ...A-7 Printable Area ...A-8 Important information for choosing your paper A-8 Life...
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... and eventually cause fire. This constitutes an electric shock hazard. Never touch a power cord with wet hands. Loose toner can cause damage. ■ Do not use the printer when it is tilted at an ambient temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F), the relative humidity should not...fire or electric shock. If you do not remove the toner cartridges, leave them locked in place. When the relative humidity reaches 85%, the ambient temperature should not exceed 65%. xviii Operating Environment ■ Use the printer in a place that meets the following requirements: Ambient temperature...
... and eventually cause fire. This constitutes an electric shock hazard. Never touch a power cord with wet hands. Loose toner can cause damage. ■ Do not use the printer when it is tilted at an ambient temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F), the relative humidity should not...fire or electric shock. If you do not remove the toner cartridges, leave them locked in place. When the relative humidity reaches 85%, the ambient temperature should not exceed 65%. xviii Operating Environment ■ Use the printer in a place that meets the following requirements: Ambient temperature...
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...instructions and precautions provided with the consumables. ■ Administer emergency first aid as toner may spill inside the printer and deteriorate print quality. xxii Notes on Handling Consumables WARNING Never put a toner cartridge into an open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries. Caution &#... consumables until you remove the transfer roll cartridge from the printer because the waste toner collection box is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice. ■ When you are ready to empty the waste toner box and reuse the cartridge, as follows: ■ Eye...
...instructions and precautions provided with the consumables. ■ Administer emergency first aid as toner may spill inside the printer and deteriorate print quality. xxii Notes on Handling Consumables WARNING Never put a toner cartridge into an open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries. Caution &#... consumables until you remove the transfer roll cartridge from the printer because the waste toner collection box is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice. ■ When you are ready to empty the waste toner box and reuse the cartridge, as follows: ■ Eye...
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... power cord here. 17 Exhaust Grille Allows internal heat to dissipate. Remove it to prevent it from overheating. It acts Output Tray) as the top cover and the face-down . Printed documents are never blocked. 2 - 2 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Name Description 13 Parallel Interface Connector To... Grille Allows air to enter the printer to change the toner cartridges. Make sure that the exhaust grilles are never blocked. 18 Toner Cartridges Insert the black, yellow, magenta, and cyan toner cartridges here. 19 Top Cover (Face-Down This is the printer's top cover. Make sure that ...
... power cord here. 17 Exhaust Grille Allows internal heat to dissipate. Remove it to prevent it from overheating. It acts Output Tray) as the top cover and the face-down . Printed documents are never blocked. 2 - 2 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Name Description 13 Parallel Interface Connector To... Grille Allows air to enter the printer to change the toner cartridges. Make sure that the exhaust grilles are never blocked. 18 Toner Cartridges Insert the black, yellow, magenta, and cyan toner cartridges here. 19 Top Cover (Face-Down This is the printer's top cover. Make sure that ...
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... are initially created as an electrical charge on the print head surface to the paper and collects used toner. Uses heat to fuse the toner to replace the print head cartridge and fuser unit. BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 3 Open to the paper. Name 23 Transfer Roll Cartridge 24 Print Head Cartridge 25 Paper Outlet...
... are initially created as an electrical charge on the print head surface to the paper and collects used toner. Uses heat to fuse the toner to replace the print head cartridge and fuser unit. BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 3 Open to the paper. Name 23 Transfer Roll Cartridge 24 Print Head Cartridge 25 Paper Outlet...
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...8226; DL Cardboard Basis weight: 100 to 216 g/m2 (26 to the printer. When printing on coated paper, feed the sheets one of which can result in the process of reproducing color generated by the HL-4200CN, any one at one time, which may shift. We recommend using envelopes ... many variables in malfunction or damage to 57 lb) Coated paper Important Do not use NEUSIEDLER Color Copy 90 g/m2 (24.0 lb), a genuine Brother toner cartridge, and the Pantone Mode setting (only for laser printers. Printing some types of pre-glued envelopes may not be possible, depending on rigid cardboard,...
...8226; DL Cardboard Basis weight: 100 to 216 g/m2 (26 to the printer. When printing on coated paper, feed the sheets one of which can result in the process of reproducing color generated by the HL-4200CN, any one at one time, which may shift. We recommend using envelopes ... many variables in malfunction or damage to 57 lb) Coated paper Important Do not use NEUSIEDLER Color Copy 90 g/m2 (24.0 lb), a genuine Brother toner cartridge, and the Pantone Mode setting (only for laser printers. Printing some types of pre-glued envelopes may not be possible, depending on rigid cardboard,...
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...quality, change the print head cartridge, the printer adjusts the Color Registration automatically. ■ ON (default) ■ OFF Deactivates the Auto PDF align function. setting may be poor. ColorRegiCorrect Use ColorRegiCorrect to ensure that is bluish or has toner scatter, adjust the Media Current Adj. If... white spots appear on your country.) Put the A4 or Letter paper in lengthwise into the paper tray. After setting up the printer or change this operation, consulte Adjusting Color Registration en la pá...
...quality, change the print head cartridge, the printer adjusts the Color Registration automatically. ■ ON (default) ■ OFF Deactivates the Auto PDF align function. setting may be poor. ColorRegiCorrect Use ColorRegiCorrect to ensure that is bluish or has toner scatter, adjust the Media Current Adj. If... white spots appear on your country.) Put the A4 or Letter paper in lengthwise into the paper tray. After setting up the printer or change this operation, consulte Adjusting Color Registration en la pá...
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... correct. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 3-7. See Loading Paper on page 3-1 Is the paper damp? Is the printer driver's toner save function on page 7-14 5 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING See Help. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 7-11. Print...Creases, Blurs Symptom Faded printouts Dirty spots are correct. In the printer driver, deactivate the toner save function active? Replace the media with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Check the print head cartridge, transfer roll cartridge and ...
... correct. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 3-7. See Loading Paper on page 3-1 Is the paper damp? Is the printer driver's toner save function on page 7-14 5 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING See Help. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 7-11. Print...Creases, Blurs Symptom Faded printouts Dirty spots are correct. In the printer driver, deactivate the toner save function active? Replace the media with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Check the print head cartridge, transfer roll cartridge and ...
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.... to 0 for all media types, using the control panel. to the type of media that is being used .See BTR CurrentAdj on non-recommended paper, toner appears scattered and the print result is blurred. When duplex printing on page 4-10. When duplex printing, white spots appear. BTR CurrentAdj. Set the BTR... duplex printing on page 4-10. Symptom Possible Cause When duplex printing on non-recommended paper, print result appears bluish. See BTR CurrentAdj on recommended paper, toner appears scattered and the print result is blurred.
.... to 0 for all media types, using the control panel. to the type of media that is being used .See BTR CurrentAdj on non-recommended paper, toner appears scattered and the print result is blurred. When duplex printing on page 4-10. When duplex printing, white spots appear. BTR CurrentAdj. Set the BTR... duplex printing on page 4-10. Symptom Possible Cause When duplex printing on non-recommended paper, print result appears bluish. See BTR CurrentAdj on recommended paper, toner appears scattered and the print result is blurred.
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... Possible Cause Is the transparency sheet suitable? Is the printer driver configured to print envelopes? Are the envelopes of a suitable type? Is the media properly loaded into the multi-purpose tray? Is the printer driver toner save or low-resolution functions active? See Printing on ...Transparencies on page 3-18. Use envelopes suitable for use with this printer. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 3-1 Make sure that ...
... Possible Cause Is the transparency sheet suitable? Is the printer driver configured to print envelopes? Are the envelopes of a suitable type? Is the media properly loaded into the multi-purpose tray? Is the printer driver toner save or low-resolution functions active? See Printing on ...Transparencies on page 3-18. Use envelopes suitable for use with this printer. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 3-1 Make sure that ...
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...each end of the density sensor. Action: Remove the transfer roll cartridge and check the cleanliness of the yellow toner cartridge with your dealer or Brother Customer Service. There is dirty. See Paper Jams in the Paper Rotator on the display, the screen changes ...Fuser Jam Open A/B-Cover Duplex Jam Open B-Cover Meaning and Action The yellow toner cartridge is improperly set. Action: Replace the yellow toner cartridge. It is displayed, find the corresponding message in the printer. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 16 "xxx-xxx" indicates numeric characters. See Clearing Paper...
...each end of the density sensor. Action: Remove the transfer roll cartridge and check the cleanliness of the yellow toner cartridge with your dealer or Brother Customer Service. There is dirty. See Paper Jams in the Paper Rotator on the display, the screen changes ...Fuser Jam Open A/B-Cover Duplex Jam Open B-Cover Meaning and Action The yellow toner cartridge is improperly set. Action: Replace the yellow toner cartridge. It is displayed, find the corresponding message in the printer. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 16 "xxx-xxx" indicates numeric characters. See Clearing Paper...
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... or is defective. See Changing the Configuration for Options on page 6-3. See Cancel Printing at a time. • Deactivate the printer driver's hard disk setting. The cyan toner cartridge is paper jammed in the multi-purpose tray, the paper tray, or the optional tray module (2 shelves) if installed....All Tray Disk Full Please Press Set Check Paper in MP Tray Meaning and Action There is empty. There is no cyan toner cartridge inserted in the printer or the cartridge is properly loaded into the Multi-purpose Tray on page 2-14. 5 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING The print head ...
... or is defective. See Changing the Configuration for Options on page 6-3. See Cancel Printing at a time. • Deactivate the printer driver's hard disk setting. The cyan toner cartridge is paper jammed in the multi-purpose tray, the paper tray, or the optional tray module (2 shelves) if installed....All Tray Disk Full Please Press Set Check Paper in MP Tray Meaning and Action There is empty. There is no cyan toner cartridge inserted in the printer or the cartridge is properly loaded into the Multi-purpose Tray on page 2-14. 5 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING The print head ...
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... Meaning and Action None of the black toner cartridge with your dealer or Brother Customer Service. The magenta toner cartridge is properly closed. See Adding Expansion Memory on page 7-1. Wait until printing finishes. Action: Push the all paper trays completely back into the printer. See Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C) on page A-10. There...
... Meaning and Action None of the black toner cartridge with your dealer or Brother Customer Service. The magenta toner cartridge is properly closed. See Adding Expansion Memory on page 7-1. Wait until printing finishes. Action: Push the all paper trays completely back into the printer. See Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C) on page A-10. There...
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...unit cannot be used. (ID error) Action: Remove the top cover, then fit the proper Brother toner cartridge. A F/W (firmware) error has occurred when downloading. A toner seal is still left in the magenta toner cartridge. Action: Press the Set button. Action: Press the Set button. Action: Press the ... Network Please Press Set Meaning and Action A toner seal is still left in the cyan toner cartridge. This toner cartridge cannot be used . (ID error) Action: Remove the top cover, then fit the proper Brother toner cartridge. This toner cartridge cannot be used . (ID error) ...
...unit cannot be used. (ID error) Action: Remove the top cover, then fit the proper Brother toner cartridge. A F/W (firmware) error has occurred when downloading. A toner seal is still left in the magenta toner cartridge. Action: Press the Set button. Action: Press the Set button. Action: Press the ... Network Please Press Set Meaning and Action A toner seal is still left in the cyan toner cartridge. This toner cartridge cannot be used . (ID error) Action: Remove the top cover, then fit the proper Brother toner cartridge. This toner cartridge cannot be used . (ID error) ...
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TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 24 Cleaning the Density Sensor When the printer's density sensor is dirty, follow the steps below to clean it out of the printer. Lift the roll carefully to turn the printer off. 2 Push up button A (1) and fully open the front cover (2). 3 Grip the orange tabs at both ends of the transfer roll and gently lift it . 1 On the printer's right side, press the side of the power switch marked O to prevent waste toner from spilling out.
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 24 Cleaning the Density Sensor When the printer's density sensor is dirty, follow the steps below to clean it out of the printer. Lift the roll carefully to turn the printer off. 2 Push up button A (1) and fully open the front cover (2). 3 Grip the orange tabs at both ends of the transfer roll and gently lift it . 1 On the printer's right side, press the side of the power switch marked O to prevent waste toner from spilling out.
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... to 80% RH (no condensation.) ■ Toner should be washed off immediately if it gets on the operation panel (xxxx is the toner cartridge color). Handling Precautions ■ Never use toner cartridges recommended by Brother. Avoid hot and humid areas. ■ Avoid... 7 Routine Maintenance and Consumable Replacement Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C) The printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta and cyan. Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions WARNING Never throw a used toner cartridges. ■ After moving a toner cartridge from a cold place to a warm ...
... to 80% RH (no condensation.) ■ Toner should be washed off immediately if it gets on the operation panel (xxxx is the toner cartridge color). Handling Precautions ■ Never use toner cartridges recommended by Brother. Avoid hot and humid areas. ■ Avoid... 7 Routine Maintenance and Consumable Replacement Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C) The printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta and cyan. Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions WARNING Never throw a used toner cartridges. ■ After moving a toner cartridge from a cold place to a warm ...
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Replacing the Toner Cartridges Follow the procedure below to replace toner cartridges. 1 Remove the top cover and place it on a flat surface. 2 Grip the levers at the ends of the toner cartridge that you want to replace and pull them up. 7 - 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT
Replacing the Toner Cartridges Follow the procedure below to replace toner cartridges. 1 Remove the top cover and place it on a flat surface. 2 Grip the levers at the ends of the toner cartridge that you want to replace and pull them up. 7 - 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT
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.... ■ To prevent residual toner form spilling, avoid shaking or bumping used toner cartridges. 4 Select the new toner cartridge that is being replaced, and remove it from its packaging. 5 Shake the toner cartridge 7 or 8 times as illustrated to distribute toner evenly. 6 Align the toner cartridge with the corresponding insertion point in the printer and insert it as...
.... ■ To prevent residual toner form spilling, avoid shaking or bumping used toner cartridges. 4 Select the new toner cartridge that is being replaced, and remove it from its packaging. 5 Shake the toner cartridge 7 or 8 times as illustrated to distribute toner evenly. 6 Align the toner cartridge with the corresponding insertion point in the printer and insert it as...
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...push down firmly to rotate the levers forward to the ( ) position. 8 Pull the toner seal straight up to remove it takes more than five seconds until you remove the toner seal after inserting the toner cartridge in the printer, an error message may tear the seal. ■ If it . ■ Pull ...the toner seal straight up. Pulling the toner seal diagonally may appear. In this case, perform step 7 again,...
...push down firmly to rotate the levers forward to the ( ) position. 8 Pull the toner seal straight up to remove it takes more than five seconds until you remove the toner seal after inserting the toner cartridge in the printer, an error message may tear the seal. ■ If it . ■ Pull ...the toner seal straight up. Pulling the toner seal diagonally may appear. In this case, perform step 7 again,...
