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Please read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. HL-800/1000 Series User's Guide Keep this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Please read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. HL-800/1000 Series User's Guide Keep this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Users Manual - English
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...OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS 1-1 Finding Out How to Use the Printer 1-1 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER 1-2 Printer Overview...1-2 System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-3 Features...1-3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 1-7 Power Supply...1- 7 ......3- 2 Switch ...3-3 Other Control Features 3-3 Sleep Mode ...3-3 Test Print Mode ...3-4 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS 4-1 SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS-100M (HL-1040/1050 Only 4-1 Selecting the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface 4-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-2 Connecting the...
...OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS 1-1 Finding Out How to Use the Printer 1-1 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER 1-2 Printer Overview...1-2 System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-3 Features...1-3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 1-7 Power Supply...1- 7 ......3- 2 Switch ...3-3 Other Control Features 3-3 Sleep Mode ...3-3 Test Print Mode ...3-4 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS 4-1 SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS-100M (HL-1040/1050 Only 4-1 Selecting the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface 4-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-2 Connecting the...
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... 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for Windows 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for DOS 6-10 Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers 6-11 Paper Handling ...6-11 Printing ...6-12 Print Quality ...6-14 CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX A-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1 Printing ...A-1 Functions ...A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS A-4 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE (HL-1050 Only A-6 RESIDENT FONTS ...A-7 SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER...
... 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for Windows 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for DOS 6-10 Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers 6-11 Paper Handling ...6-11 Printing ...6-12 Print Quality ...6-14 CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX A-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1 Printing ...A-1 Functions ...A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS A-4 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE (HL-1050 Only A-6 RESIDENT FONTS ...A-7 SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER...
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... extremely hot. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to turn off the Switch and Unplugging the Printer When you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following illustration. To Use the...
... extremely hot. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to turn off the Switch and Unplugging the Printer When you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following illustration. To Use the...
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... seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord and the extention wire of the Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. See "REPACKING THE PRINTER" in Chapter 5. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in the... plastic bag during transit. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. Re-pack the printer. The Printer should also be removed ...
... seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord and the extention wire of the Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. See "REPACKING THE PRINTER" in Chapter 5. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in the... plastic bag during transit. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. Re-pack the printer. The Printer should also be removed ...
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... of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed...to use Fax-Back System so you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-...
... of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed...to use Fax-Back System so you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-...
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... ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to get information about the following order: 1. Read this On-line User's Guide to Use the Printer You have two guidebooks for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. (HL-1040/1050 only) 2. Chapter 6 • Specifications - Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - It also contains information for this...
... ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to get information about the following order: 1. Read this On-line User's Guide to Use the Printer You have two guidebooks for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. (HL-1040/1050 only) 2. Chapter 6 • Specifications - Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - It also contains information for this...
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Some models may have this option pre-installed. 1-2 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview Paper Support Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Top Cover Extension Support Wire Output Tray Fig. 1-1 Front View Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot Control Panel RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface Port (HL-1040/1050 only) ON 12 345678 Parallel Interface Port USB Port...
Some models may have this option pre-installed. 1-2 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview Paper Support Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Top Cover Extension Support Wire Output Tray Fig. 1-1 Front View Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot Control Panel RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface Port (HL-1040/1050 only) ON 12 345678 Parallel Interface Port USB Port...
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... speed (A4 or Letter paper). Versatile Paper Handling The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder and straight paper path mechanism. System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following features: High Resolution and Fast Printing Speed HL-820 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with... paper, and various types of space available on your custom paper size. Features This printer has the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS. HL-1040 : True 600 dots per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). ...
... speed (A4 or Letter paper). Versatile Paper Handling The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder and straight paper path mechanism. System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following features: High Resolution and Fast Printing Speed HL-820 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with... paper, and various types of space available on your custom paper size. Features This printer has the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS. HL-1040 : True 600 dots per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). ...
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... do it using our installer program. When you use any of these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows 95/98 and Windows 3.1 are available on . It...the current status or errors on a floppy disk supplied with your computer screen. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Popular Printer Emulation Support These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. The HL-1040 supports HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL. Enhanced Printing Performance ...
... do it using our installer program. When you use any of these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows 95/98 and Windows 3.1 are available on . It...the current status or errors on a floppy disk supplied with your computer screen. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Popular Printer Emulation Support These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. The HL-1040 supports HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL. Enhanced Printing Performance ...
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... quality. Use this function when you want to print photographic images. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Optional Apple Macintosh® Interface An optional Apple Macintosh serial interface is an interface which allows the printer to connect to multiple peripheral devices. (For HL-1050 Only) High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology High resolution control (HRC...
... quality. Use this function when you want to print photographic images. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Optional Apple Macintosh® Interface An optional Apple Macintosh serial interface is an interface which allows the printer to connect to multiple peripheral devices. (For HL-1050 Only) High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology High resolution control (HRC...
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The printer consumes less than 13 W when in sleep mode. It is cost effective and ecologically friendly. (Some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must ... Since the toner cartridge is not used for proof-reading. Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode) When the printer is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with each toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of time, sleep mode...
The printer consumes less than 13 W when in sleep mode. It is cost effective and ecologically friendly. (Some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must ... Since the toner cartridge is not used for proof-reading. Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode) When the printer is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with each toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of time, sleep mode...
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...Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: 20% to direct sunlight. Place the printer on . Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the rated power voltage in your country Frequency: 50/60 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz... cord, including extensions, should be used in a dusty place. Do not place the printer near a power outlet, which is not stable. Keep the printer clean. Power Supply Use the printer within the following before using the printer. If it is unavoidably set up near a window. Use a voltage regulator if the...
...Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: 20% to direct sunlight. Place the printer on . Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the rated power voltage in your country Frequency: 50/60 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz... cord, including extensions, should be used in a dusty place. Do not place the printer near a power outlet, which is not stable. Keep the printer clean. Power Supply Use the printer within the following before using the printer. If it is unavoidably set up near a window. Use a voltage regulator if the...
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Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. Do not subject the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. Do not cover the slots in the top cover. 1-8 Do not place objects on top of the printer. Do not expose the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. Do not subject the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. Do not cover the slots in the top cover. 1-8 Do not place objects on top of the printer. Do not expose the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
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CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer can handle paper that has the following specifications. Paper Type Cut sheet Envelopes Organizer Labels and Transparencies Paper Size A4, Letter, Legal, B5(JIS/ISO), ...
CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer can handle paper that has the following specifications. Paper Type Cut sheet Envelopes Organizer Labels and Transparencies Paper Size A4, Letter, Legal, B5(JIS/ISO), ...
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... labels with carrier sheets exposed, or your printer. If you purchased your printer will be shortened with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer for optimum printing. Make sure to the printer drum unit. You can use recycled paper in this printer before purchasing large quantities. The print quality .... Using paper with the following usage. USER'S GUIDE Remarks It is recommended that you use long-grained paper for use in laser printers. 2-2 If the paper has problems feeding from the multi-purpose sheet feeder, use the manual feed slot and try again.
... labels with carrier sheets exposed, or your printer. If you purchased your printer will be shortened with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer for optimum printing. Make sure to the printer drum unit. You can use recycled paper in this printer before purchasing large quantities. The print quality .... Using paper with the following usage. USER'S GUIDE Remarks It is recommended that you use long-grained paper for use in laser printers. 2-2 If the paper has problems feeding from the multi-purpose sheet feeder, use the manual feed slot and try again.
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... mis-feeds. 2-3 If different types of the paper. Before using paper with holes such as possible. However, you must fan the stack well to the printer. The paste used might cause damage to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Feeding curled paper can handle 9" width paper. CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING Special Paper Before... get stains on the paper outside 8.5" width or on the back of paper are stuck together. Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper The printer can cause paper jams and misfeeds.
... mis-feeds. 2-3 If different types of the paper. Before using paper with holes such as possible. However, you must fan the stack well to the printer. The paste used might cause damage to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Feeding curled paper can handle 9" width paper. CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING Special Paper Before... get stains on the paper outside 8.5" width or on the back of paper are stuck together. Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper The printer can cause paper jams and misfeeds.
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... The following types of envelopes are not recommended for any sizes of baggy construction Envelopes not sharply creased Embossed envelopes Envelopes already printed by a laser printer Envelopes pre-printed on the inside Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 2-2 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below shows the...
... The following types of envelopes are not recommended for any sizes of baggy construction Envelopes not sharply creased Embossed envelopes Envelopes already printed by a laser printer Envelopes pre-printed on the inside Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 2-2 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below shows the...
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... larger than the custom size. If necessary, change the paper in the selected orientation. MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder that you have selected the proper paper source, paper size, media type and orientation. To use the multi...in your application software. Send your custom paper size, select the next paper size up and start the printing process automatically. 2-5 When the printer receives data, it will wake up that the multi-purpose sheet feeder contains the selected size of paper in the feeder. 3. If your ...
... larger than the custom size. If necessary, change the paper in the selected orientation. MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder that you have selected the proper paper source, paper size, media type and orientation. To use the multi...in your application software. Send your custom paper size, select the next paper size up and start the printing process automatically. 2-5 When the printer receives data, it will wake up that the multi-purpose sheet feeder contains the selected size of paper in the feeder. 3. If your ...
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... the paper guide to the paper width. ( ) ! You have to load paper in the feeder and push the panel switch to "PAPER JAMS" in the printer, the Alarm and Paper lamps also blink. If the error is a paper jam, clear it referring to cancel the alarm and continue printing. Close the...
... the paper guide to the paper width. ( ) ! You have to load paper in the feeder and push the panel switch to "PAPER JAMS" in the printer, the Alarm and Paper lamps also blink. If the error is a paper jam, clear it referring to cancel the alarm and continue printing. Close the...