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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 Environment... ...3-1 Ready (Paper) Lamp ...3-1 Data (Toner) Lamp ...3-2 Drum Lamp...3- 2 Alarm Lamp...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...
... 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 Environment... ...3-1 Ready (Paper) Lamp ...3-1 Data (Toner) Lamp ...3-2 Drum Lamp...3- 2 Alarm Lamp...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...
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... TONER CARTRIDGE 5-1 REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT 5-7 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit 5-12 RE-PACKING THE PRINTER 5-15 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE 6-1 Operator Calls...6-1 Service Calls ...6-4 PAPER JAMS...6-5 Q & A ...6-8 Setting Up the Printer Hardware 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for Windows 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for DOS 6-10 Setting...
... TONER CARTRIDGE 5-1 REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT 5-7 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit 5-12 RE-PACKING THE PRINTER 5-15 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE 6-1 Operator Calls...6-1 Service Calls ...6-4 PAPER JAMS...6-5 Q & A ...6-8 Setting Up the Printer Hardware 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for Windows 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for DOS 6-10 Setting...
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... during shipping will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in the plastic bag during transit. The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Warning When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the...
... during shipping will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in the plastic bag during transit. The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Warning When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the...
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... which must be replaced after approximately 2,400 pages, which 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 printing cost by saving toner. You can select from the... drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a certain amount of print job. 1-6 The printer consumes less than 13 W when in sleep mode. It is useful to replace only the toner cartridge after...
... which must be replaced after approximately 2,400 pages, which 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 printing cost by saving toner. You can select from the... drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a certain amount of print job. 1-6 The printer consumes less than 13 W when in sleep mode. It is useful to replace only the toner cartridge after...
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...authorized sales representative or the place you purchased your printer will be damaged. Avoid using short-grained paper, it could be the cause of drum unit might be shortened with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer for a special job (i.e. We recommend you use ...jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with carrier sheets exposed, or your printer. For more information on this printer. Make sure to the printer drum unit. If you use recycled paper in the printer driver for use the manual feed slot and try again. Do not use acid...
...authorized sales representative or the place you purchased your printer will be damaged. Avoid using short-grained paper, it could be the cause of drum unit might be shortened with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer for a special job (i.e. We recommend you use ...jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with carrier sheets exposed, or your printer. For more information on this printer. Make sure to the printer drum unit. If you use recycled paper in the printer driver for use the manual feed slot and try again. Do not use acid...
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Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 3-1 Lamps and Switch on the printer control panel. The printer is ready to print. See "Operator Calls" Chapter 6. 3-1 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LAMPS AND SWITCH This section refers to the following ... in sleep mode, it will wake up . (Blinking at 1 second intervals) Blinking On The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the printers internal temperature lowers. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is warming up automatically when it receives data or you press the control panel switch. This lamp also works ...
Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 3-1 Lamps and Switch on the printer control panel. The printer is ready to print. See "Operator Calls" Chapter 6. 3-1 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LAMPS AND SWITCH This section refers to the following ... in sleep mode, it will wake up . (Blinking at 1 second intervals) Blinking On The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the printers internal temperature lowers. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is warming up automatically when it receives data or you press the control panel switch. This lamp also works ...
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... no print data. On Print data remains in Chapter 5. Lamp Off Printer status The drum unit can be used to indicate a toner error. See "REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT" in the printer memory. Alarm Lamp The Alarm lamp blinks to print the remaining data. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE... They blink simultaneously to indicate printer errors with the Alarm lamp. Drum Lamp The Drum lamp indicates the drum unit is on for the error. 3-2 Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp. Note The Ready, Data and Drum lamps are used . On The drum unit is processing data in ...
... no print data. On Print data remains in Chapter 5. Lamp Off Printer status The drum unit can be used to indicate a toner error. See "REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT" in the printer memory. Alarm Lamp The Alarm lamp blinks to print the remaining data. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE... They blink simultaneously to indicate printer errors with the Alarm lamp. Drum Lamp The Drum lamp indicates the drum unit is on for the error. 3-2 Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp. Note The Ready, Data and Drum lamps are used . On The drum unit is processing data in ...
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... the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the printer is closed. 2. The Drum lamp lights to execute the selected option. Press the switch again to execute the test print or hold down the switch and turn off the printer. (HL-1040/1050 only) 3-4 USER'S GUIDE Lamp...
... the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the printer is closed. 2. The Drum lamp lights to execute the selected option. Press the switch again to execute the test print or hold down the switch and turn off the printer. (HL-1040/1050 only) 3-4 USER'S GUIDE Lamp...
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...your local dealer. Both Alarm and Data (Toner) lamps will vary depending on your printer cannot resume printing until you replace the toner cartridge. Note Actual page count will ...local regulations. Do not discard used toner cartridge according to indicate that you clean the printer when you have installed a new toner cartridge. 5-1 Be sure to indicate toner low....are not sure of the cartridge. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer can print approximately 2,400 pages (5% coverage: A4/Letter) with one toner cartridge. Discard the used...
...your local dealer. Both Alarm and Data (Toner) lamps will vary depending on your printer cannot resume printing until you replace the toner cartridge. Note Actual page count will ...local regulations. Do not discard used toner cartridge according to indicate that you clean the printer when you have installed a new toner cartridge. 5-1 Be sure to indicate toner low....are not sure of the cartridge. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer can print approximately 2,400 pages (5% coverage: A4/Letter) with one toner cartridge. Discard the used...
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Fig. 5-2 Removing the Drum Unit Note It is recommended to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. USER'S GUIDE ! Open the top cover towards you . Caution Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge, to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of the drum and gently lifting the drum forwards towards you . Follow these steps to replace the toner cartridge: 1. Remove the drum unit by holding each side of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-2
Fig. 5-2 Removing the Drum Unit Note It is recommended to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. USER'S GUIDE ! Open the top cover towards you . Caution Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge, to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of the drum and gently lifting the drum forwards towards you . Follow these steps to replace the toner cartridge: 1. Remove the drum unit by holding each side of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-2
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Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently shake it into the printer. If toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it out gently.... toner cartridge immediately before installing it five or six times and then remove the protective part. ! If toner scatters on your printer's warranty. Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by pulling it off with cold water immediately. 4. Fig. 5-5 Removing the Old Toner Cartridge ! USER'S GUIDE 3. You can only...
Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently shake it into the printer. If toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it out gently.... toner cartridge immediately before installing it five or six times and then remove the protective part. ! If toner scatters on your printer's warranty. Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by pulling it off with cold water immediately. 4. Fig. 5-5 Removing the Old Toner Cartridge ! USER'S GUIDE 3. You can only...
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Fig. 5-7 Installing the Toner Cartridge into the right hand side of the drum unit. Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. Fig. 5-8 Turning the Lever to ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly. Install the new toner cartridge into the Drum Unit 6. Turn the drum unit upside down gently. 5-5 Make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the drum unit to Open the Shutter 7. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5.
Fig. 5-7 Installing the Toner Cartridge into the right hand side of the drum unit. Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. Fig. 5-8 Turning the Lever to ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly. Install the new toner cartridge into the Drum Unit 6. Turn the drum unit upside down gently. 5-5 Make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the drum unit to Open the Shutter 7. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5.
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Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab to the right and left several times. Home Position ( ) Fig. 5-9 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 9. USER'S GUIDE 8. Re-install the drum unit into the printer and close the top cover. Fig. 5-10 Close the top cover 5-6
Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab to the right and left several times. Home Position ( ) Fig. 5-9 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 9. USER'S GUIDE 8. Re-install the drum unit into the printer and close the top cover. Fig. 5-10 Close the top cover 5-6
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... no control over the many factors that you use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should only be used in the output print quality even before the Drum lamp lights, then the drum unit should clean the printer when you prepare a new drum unit to replace the current one. If there is a noticeable deterioration...
... no control over the many factors that you use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should only be used in the output print quality even before the Drum lamp lights, then the drum unit should clean the printer when you prepare a new drum unit to replace the current one. If there is a noticeable deterioration...
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...the shaded parts shown in this chapter. Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in case of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-8 Note Discard the used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are not sure of them, consult your local dealer/retailer. It is ...recommended to local regulations. When you have just used drum unit according to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in...
...the shaded parts shown in this chapter. Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in case of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-8 Note Discard the used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are not sure of them, consult your local dealer/retailer. It is ...recommended to local regulations. When you have just used drum unit according to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in...
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... is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Fig. 5-15 Shaking the Drum Unit ! Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it into the printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-14 Removing the Toner Cartridge 3. Caution Do not remove the starter sheet. If toner scatters and...
... is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Fig. 5-15 Shaking the Drum Unit ! Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it into the printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-14 Removing the Toner Cartridge 3. Caution Do not remove the starter sheet. If toner scatters and...
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Fig. 5-17 Installing the Drum Unit 6. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-18 Ejecting the Starter Sheet 5-10 Close the top cover. 7. USER'S GUIDE 4. Ejecting this chapter. 5. For more information, see "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in this sheet resets the drum life alarm. The printer automatically ejects the starter sheet. Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Install the new drum unit into the new drum unit.
Fig. 5-17 Installing the Drum Unit 6. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-18 Ejecting the Starter Sheet 5-10 Close the top cover. 7. USER'S GUIDE 4. Ejecting this chapter. 5. For more information, see "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in this sheet resets the drum life alarm. The printer automatically ejects the starter sheet. Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Install the new drum unit into the new drum unit.
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... the multi-purpose sheet feeder, and plug in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 3. Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as follows: 1. Remove the paper in the power cord. 5-11 Caution Use water or neutral detergents... cloth for cleaning. Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the printer exterior and feeder with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. CLEANING THE PRINTER CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically.
... the multi-purpose sheet feeder, and plug in the multi-purpose sheet feeder. 3. Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as follows: 1. Remove the paper in the power cord. 5-11 Caution Use water or neutral detergents... cloth for cleaning. Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the printer exterior and feeder with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. CLEANING THE PRINTER CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically.
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.... When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration. Fig. 5-20 Turning off the Switch and Unplugging 2. High Temperature Fig. 5-21 Inside the Printer 5-12 USER'S GUIDE Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit Clean the printer interior and the drum unit as follows: 1.
.... When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration. Fig. 5-20 Turning off the Switch and Unplugging 2. High Temperature Fig. 5-21 Inside the Printer 5-12 USER'S GUIDE Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit Clean the printer interior and the drum unit as follows: 1.
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... not wipe the scanner window with your hands or cloths get dirty, wipe or wash it contains toner. Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-14 USER'S GUIDE 4. Turn the...
... not wipe the scanner window with your hands or cloths get dirty, wipe or wash it contains toner. Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-14 USER'S GUIDE 4. Turn the...