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... STAR® Compliance Statement x Laser Notices ...-x Internal laser radiation ...-xi Safety Information ...-xi Introduction ...-xiv How to Use This Guide ...-xv Conventions ...-xv Conventions and Symbols used in this User's Guide xv Safety Precautions ...-xvi Installing and Relocating your Printer xvi Operating Environment ...-xviii Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections xviii Radio Interference...
... STAR® Compliance Statement x Laser Notices ...-x Internal laser radiation ...-xi Safety Information ...-xi Introduction ...-xiv How to Use This Guide ...-xv Conventions ...-xv Conventions and Symbols used in this User's Guide xv Safety Precautions ...-xvi Installing and Relocating your Printer xvi Operating Environment ...-xviii Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections xviii Radio Interference...
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... Printing on Envelopes, Transparencies, and Custom-size (Long) Paper 3-18 Printing on Envelopes ...3-18 Printer Driver Settings (for envelopes 3-19 Printing on Transparencies 3-20 Printer Driver Settings (for transparencies 3-21 Printing Custom-size Paper 3-22 Setting a User Defined Size 3-22 How... to Print ...3-23 Printer Driver Settings (for Custom-size (Long) Paper 3-23 Duplex Printing ...3-24 Types of Duplex Printing 3-24 Duplex Printing ...3-25 Printer Driver Settings (for duplex printing 3-25 4 Control Panel ...4-1 Control Panel Overview...
... Printing on Envelopes, Transparencies, and Custom-size (Long) Paper 3-18 Printing on Envelopes ...3-18 Printer Driver Settings (for envelopes 3-19 Printing on Transparencies 3-20 Printer Driver Settings (for transparencies 3-21 Printing Custom-size Paper 3-22 Setting a User Defined Size 3-22 How... to Print ...3-23 Printer Driver Settings (for Custom-size (Long) Paper 3-23 Duplex Printing ...3-24 Types of Duplex Printing 3-24 Duplex Printing ...3-25 Printer Driver Settings (for duplex printing 3-25 4 Control Panel ...4-1 Control Panel Overview...
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.... Upgrading the Printer Driver Printer driver upgrades are entirely the customer's responsibility. Follow the steps below to the format that a particular printer needs. The following is software that translates print and command instructions from the format used by a computer to install the Windows® printer driver upgrade. To share a printer through a network, install the printer driver on the Brother Solutions Center...
.... Upgrading the Printer Driver Printer driver upgrades are entirely the customer's responsibility. Follow the steps below to the format that a particular printer needs. The following is software that translates print and command instructions from the format used by a computer to install the Windows® printer driver upgrade. To share a printer through a network, install the printer driver on the Brother Solutions Center...
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... (or Properties) dialog box, click OK. ■ You can also use the CD-ROM that we provided to access the Brother Solutions Center and download the printer driver. ■ The address of the Brother Solutions Center is: http://solutions.brother.com ■ Any connection charges incurred while downloading the software are entirely the customer's responsibility.
... (or Properties) dialog box, click OK. ■ You can also use the CD-ROM that we provided to access the Brother Solutions Center and download the printer driver. ■ The address of the Brother Solutions Center is: http://solutions.brother.com ■ Any connection charges incurred while downloading the software are entirely the customer's responsibility.
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...appears. ■ In Windows® 2000/XP, click Printing Preference... The Print dialog box appears. 2 Select the HL-4200CN in the dialog box that appears. 2 - 8 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Setting default printing functions in advance saves you time, because it reduces the number of printing from the Print dialog .... 1 On the File menu, click Print. on page 2-13. Changing default printing functions Default printing functions are preset functions in the printer driver properties dialog box accessed from Microsoft® Word XP in Page range and click OK. Follow the steps below to the...
...appears. ■ In Windows® 2000/XP, click Printing Preference... The Print dialog box appears. 2 Select the HL-4200CN in the dialog box that appears. 2 - 8 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Setting default printing functions in advance saves you time, because it reduces the number of printing from the Print dialog .... 1 On the File menu, click Print. on page 2-13. Changing default printing functions Default printing functions are preset functions in the printer driver properties dialog box accessed from Microsoft® Word XP in Page range and click OK. Follow the steps below to the...
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3 On the various tabs, make settings for , and 3 click Display. The example below is provided with the printer driver. BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 9 For details about printer driver items and settings, or need to know about the various tabs, see Help. 4 When you finish choosing settings, click OK or...you need to display. The default printer functions in question. To search for the Paper/Output tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box. To access Help, open the Properties dialog box and select the tab that contains the item in the printer driver are searching for each item as ...
3 On the various tabs, make settings for , and 3 click Display. The example below is provided with the printer driver. BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 9 For details about printer driver items and settings, or need to know about the various tabs, see Help. 4 When you finish choosing settings, click OK or...you need to display. The default printer functions in question. To search for the Paper/Output tab in the Printing Preferences dialog box. To access Help, open the Properties dialog box and select the tab that contains the item in the printer driver are searching for each item as ...
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... not possible to use the software, download it. Upgrading the Printer Driver Printer driver upgrades are available on the system when using the printer. Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh® Printer drivers for both USB and AppleTalk network connections are provided with your Brother printer. It is connected to a network and computers that are running Mac OS® 8.6 to set...
... not possible to use the software, download it. Upgrading the Printer Driver Printer driver upgrades are available on the system when using the printer. Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh® Printer drivers for both USB and AppleTalk network connections are provided with your Brother printer. It is connected to a network and computers that are running Mac OS® 8.6 to set...
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... Print. The Page Setup dialog box appears 2 Use the buttons next to Page Setup to select the settings that you must reconfigure the printer driver to use Balloon Help, see Cancel Printing on page 2-13. Configure the items in each dialog box as the lower tray module), you...cancel printing, see Changing the Configuration for Options on page 2-12. ■ Use the General Settings dialog box to adjust the image and colors to the printer. Printing from Macintosh® This section describes the steps to print from Microsoft® Word 98. The General Settings dialog box appears. ...
... Print. The Page Setup dialog box appears 2 Use the buttons next to Page Setup to select the settings that you must reconfigure the printer driver to use Balloon Help, see Cancel Printing on page 2-13. Configure the items in each dialog box as the lower tray module), you...cancel printing, see Changing the Configuration for Options on page 2-12. ■ Use the General Settings dialog box to adjust the image and colors to the printer. Printing from Macintosh® This section describes the steps to print from Microsoft® Word 98. The General Settings dialog box appears. ...
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... the item in question. To hide Balloon Help, click Hide Balloons on the Help menu on the menu bar. 2 - 12 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION See Help when you need to know about how to display the Properties dialog box, see Printing from Macintosh® on page 2-11...mouse to check different printing methods when problems occur. Balloon Help is provided with the Macintosh® printer driver. The example below is for the printer is provided with the printer driver. For details about printer driver items and settings, or need to the item in question. Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® ...
... the item in question. To hide Balloon Help, click Hide Balloons on the Help menu on the menu bar. 2 - 12 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION See Help when you need to know about how to display the Properties dialog box, see Printing from Macintosh® on page 2-11...mouse to check different printing methods when problems occur. Balloon Help is provided with the Macintosh® printer driver. The example below is for the printer is provided with the printer driver. For details about printer driver items and settings, or need to the item in question. Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® ...
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...options, see the instructions provided with the options. Changing the Configuration for Options Once you set the initial configuration of the printer, you must have the following specifications: Type: 144pin and 64bit output Clock frequency: 100MHz or more Capacity: 64Mbyte-256Mbyte...MB 256 MB Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology VN133-64M VN133-128M VN133-256M BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 15 Memory expansion In general, DIMM must reconfigure the printer driver when you install the following section, it is assumed that the options are already installed. ...
...options, see the instructions provided with the options. Changing the Configuration for Options Once you set the initial configuration of the printer, you must have the following specifications: Type: 144pin and 64bit output Clock frequency: 100MHz or more Capacity: 64Mbyte-256Mbyte...MB 256 MB Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology VN133-64M VN133-128M VN133-256M BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 15 Memory expansion In general, DIMM must reconfigure the printer driver when you install the following section, it is assumed that the options are already installed. ...
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LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 3 The names used for the paper trays in the printer driver and this User's Guide are shown in the table below. Paper Trays, Types, and Sizes The paper types, sizes, and the maximum ...1/2/3, you can use up to 57 lb) Transparency Coated paper Labels Envelopes MP tray L L Tray 2 / 3 L Duplex printing L L Select the Media type from the printer driver Plain paper Thick paper1 L Thick paper2 L Transparency L Glossy paper L Labels L Envelope ■ Using low-quality paper can cause creasing and deteriorate print quality. ■ When...
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 3 The names used for the paper trays in the printer driver and this User's Guide are shown in the table below. Paper Trays, Types, and Sizes The paper types, sizes, and the maximum ...1/2/3, you can use up to 57 lb) Transparency Coated paper Labels Envelopes MP tray L L Tray 2 / 3 L Duplex printing L L Select the Media type from the printer driver Plain paper Thick paper1 L Thick paper2 L Transparency L Glossy paper L Labels L Envelope ■ Using low-quality paper can cause creasing and deteriorate print quality. ■ When...
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... should lie flat and not be used in the printer driver setting and image quality before feeding and load as illustrated below. All envelopes should be tested prior to configure the driver each time you will be of paper in a laser printer. Example printed like this. 3 - 18 LOADING... an example of their construction. Printing on Envelopes, Transparencies, and Custom-size (Long) Paper Take care when selecting the settings for laser printers. ■ Do not use to ensure desirable print results. When printing on transparencies or specialty paper, make sure that the envelopes will...
... should lie flat and not be used in the printer driver setting and image quality before feeding and load as illustrated below. All envelopes should be tested prior to configure the driver each time you will be of paper in a laser printer. Example printed like this. 3 - 18 LOADING... an example of their construction. Printing on Envelopes, Transparencies, and Custom-size (Long) Paper Take care when selecting the settings for laser printers. ■ Do not use to ensure desirable print results. When printing on transparencies or specialty paper, make sure that the envelopes will...
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MP Tray OFF Envelope For details about individual printer driver items, see Using Windows® Help on page 2-9 or Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® (Mac OS... Print Paper Tray Duplex Print Paper Type Setting Com-10 Monarch C5 DL Same as shown below: Printer Driver Settings (for the size of envelope you are about how to use . 2 Make sure the ... be printed on facing down, and the flap facing right. 3 Start printing from your program after putting the envelope in Printer Driver Settings (for envelopes) as Document Size (When the document size is Com-10, Monarch, C5 or DL) Turn on ...
MP Tray OFF Envelope For details about individual printer driver items, see Using Windows® Help on page 2-9 or Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® (Mac OS... Print Paper Tray Duplex Print Paper Type Setting Com-10 Monarch C5 DL Same as shown below: Printer Driver Settings (for the size of envelope you are about how to use . 2 Make sure the ... be printed on facing down, and the flap facing right. 3 Start printing from your program after putting the envelope in Printer Driver Settings (for envelopes) as Document Size (When the document size is Com-10, Monarch, C5 or DL) Turn on ...
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... to set paper between the sheets. Do not use Help, see Help. Now choose the items for Printer Driver Settings (for transparencies) as shown below: Printer Driver Settings (for transparencies) Windows® settings Tab Paper/Output Item Paper Size Duplex Paper Tray Paper Type ... about the way to use full color transparencies. 3 Put the transparencies into the multi-purpose tray until they lightly touch the feeding slot. They can also print transparencies with paper inserted between the sheets and the functions of individual printer driver items, see Using Windows® ...
... to set paper between the sheets. Do not use Help, see Help. Now choose the items for Printer Driver Settings (for transparencies) as shown below: Printer Driver Settings (for transparencies) Windows® settings Tab Paper/Output Item Paper Size Duplex Paper Tray Paper Type ... about the way to use full color transparencies. 3 Put the transparencies into the multi-purpose tray until they lightly touch the feeding slot. They can also print transparencies with paper inserted between the sheets and the functions of individual printer driver items, see Using Windows® ...
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...Sizes'. MP Tray For details about how to use Help, see Help. LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 23 Choose the items for Printer Driver Settings (for Custom-size (Long) Paper) Windows® settings Tab Paper/Output Item Paper Size Paper Tray Setting A paper size selected from your... slot. 3 Start printing from Custom Size 1 - When printing on long paper, after putting the paper in the MP Tray. For details about individual printer driver items, see Using Windows® Help on page 2-9 or Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2 only) on page 2-12....
...Sizes'. MP Tray For details about how to use Help, see Help. LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 23 Choose the items for Printer Driver Settings (for Custom-size (Long) Paper) Windows® settings Tab Paper/Output Item Paper Size Paper Tray Setting A paper size selected from your... slot. 3 Start printing from Custom Size 1 - When printing on long paper, after putting the paper in the MP Tray. For details about individual printer driver items, see Using Windows® Help on page 2-9 or Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2 only) on page 2-12....
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... the necessary settings in the User Settings tab. Duplex Printing You can print on page 3-1. If you use duplex printing frequently in the printer driver upon executing the print command. ■ For thicker paper or glossy paper, you can perform duplex printing with the two types are two... types of printing with the printer, using this printer. The results of duplex printing: long edge binding, and short edge binding. For details about the User Settings tab, see Suitable Paper...
... the necessary settings in the User Settings tab. Duplex Printing You can print on page 3-1. If you use duplex printing frequently in the printer driver upon executing the print command. ■ For thicker paper or glossy paper, you can perform duplex printing with the two types are two... types of printing with the printer, using this printer. The results of duplex printing: long edge binding, and short edge binding. For details about the User Settings tab, see Suitable Paper...
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... Help on page 2-9 or Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2 only) on page 2-12. Follow the steps below : Printer Driver Settings (for duplex printing) Windows® settings If you are using Tab a) Plain Paper Paper/Output b)Thick Paper Paper/Output Thicker Paper Item Duplex Print... tray or multi-purpose tray. When printing on the back of speciality paper, make sure that you configure the necessary items in the printer driver when giving the print command from your program after putting the paper in the appropriate tray. LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 -...
... Help on page 2-9 or Using Balloon Help on Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2 only) on page 2-12. Follow the steps below : Printer Driver Settings (for duplex printing) Windows® settings If you are using Tab a) Plain Paper Paper/Output b)Thick Paper Paper/Output Thicker Paper Item Duplex Print... tray or multi-purpose tray. When printing on the back of speciality paper, make sure that you configure the necessary items in the printer driver when giving the print command from your program after putting the paper in the appropriate tray. LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 -...
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...■ Select Nearest The printer selects the nearest paper size, does not resize the print job, then prints. ■ Select Larger The printer selects the next larger paper size, does not resize the print job, then prints. Although you specified from the driver, load the nearest paper size... not print until the specified paper is no paper in the tray that you set this setting using either the printer driver or the control panel, the printer driver setting takes priority over the control panel setting for when the two settings are different. ■ 0 to 900 seconds (default: 0 seconds) ...
...■ Select Nearest The printer selects the nearest paper size, does not resize the print job, then prints. ■ Select Larger The printer selects the next larger paper size, does not resize the print job, then prints. Although you specified from the driver, load the nearest paper size... not print until the specified paper is no paper in the tray that you set this setting using either the printer driver or the control panel, the printer driver setting takes priority over the control panel setting for when the two settings are different. ■ 0 to 900 seconds (default: 0 seconds) ...
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...off immediately, disconnect the power cord from the outlet/socket, and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. The Ready lamp is Is the control panel display on page 5-16. Is the printer's IP address correct? (When using TCP/IP.) Action Check the message and rectify the...the print screen. Printing Problems Indicators are not correct. • Make sure that the appropriate printer driver for your operating system is installed. • Make sure that the port is set correctly in the printer driver. The Alarm lamp is A problem that you use a Category 5 100Base-TX Ehternet cable...
...off immediately, disconnect the power cord from the outlet/socket, and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. The Ready lamp is Is the control panel display on page 5-16. Is the printer's IP address correct? (When using TCP/IP.) Action Check the message and rectify the...the print screen. Printing Problems Indicators are not correct. • Make sure that the appropriate printer driver for your operating system is installed. • Make sure that the port is set correctly in the printer driver. The Alarm lamp is A problem that you use a Category 5 100Base-TX Ehternet cable...
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... recommend size and type, and confirm that your dealer or Brother Customer Service. The print head cartridge is old or damaged. Replace the media with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your printer driver settings are correct. The print head cartridge is old or damaged..., transfer roll cartridge and fuser unit and replace them as necessary. Replace the paper. In the printer driver, deactivate the toner save function active? Contact your printer driver settings are printed Possible Cause Action Is the media suitable? Check the print head cartridge, transfer roll...
... recommend size and type, and confirm that your dealer or Brother Customer Service. The print head cartridge is old or damaged. Replace the media with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your printer driver settings are correct. The print head cartridge is old or damaged..., transfer roll cartridge and fuser unit and replace them as necessary. Replace the paper. In the printer driver, deactivate the toner save function active? Contact your printer driver settings are printed Possible Cause Action Is the media suitable? Check the print head cartridge, transfer roll...