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... 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 ...1- 7 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING 2-1 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER 2-5 Loading Paper into the Feeder 2-6 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing 2-8 MANUAL FEED SLOT...2-9 OUTPUT TRAY AND PAPER SUPPORT WIRE 2-11 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL 3-1 LAMPS AND SWITCH ...3-1 Ready (Paper) Lamp ...3-1 Data (Toner) Lamp ...3-2 Drum Lamp...3- 2 Alarm Lamp...
... 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 ...1- 7 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING 2-1 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER 2-5 Loading Paper into the Feeder 2-6 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing 2-8 MANUAL FEED SLOT...2-9 OUTPUT TRAY AND PAPER SUPPORT WIRE 2-11 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL 3-1 LAMPS AND SWITCH ...3-1 Ready (Paper) Lamp ...3-1 Data (Toner) Lamp ...3-2 Drum Lamp...3- 2 Alarm Lamp...
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...; Specifications - Chapter 2 • Control Panel - Chapter 4 • Maintenance - Read each guidebook in the following . • Features and operating environment requirements of your computer. Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Printer You have two guidebooks for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. (HL-1040/1050 only) 2. Read the Quick Setup Guide to set up your printer and...
...; Specifications - Chapter 2 • Control Panel - Chapter 4 • Maintenance - Read each guidebook in the following . • Features and operating environment requirements of your computer. Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Printer You have two guidebooks for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. (HL-1040/1050 only) 2. Read the Quick Setup Guide to set up your printer and...
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... paper size. It cannot work in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS. HL-1050 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for graphics with microfine toner and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). Features This printer has the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: IBM PC or compatible...
... paper size. It cannot work in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS. HL-1050 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for graphics with microfine toner and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). Features This printer has the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: IBM PC or compatible...
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... report the current status or errors on your computer screen. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Popular Printer Emulation Support These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. You can do it using our installer program. It can monitor the printer status while running in Windows applications and allows you can easily set these emulations to easily change the default settings of these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel. (For HL-1040/1050...
... report the current status or errors on your computer screen. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Popular Printer Emulation Support These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. You can do it using our installer program. It can monitor the printer status while running in Windows applications and allows you can easily set these emulations to easily change the default settings of these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel. (For HL-1040/1050...
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... print data process. Alarm Lamp The Alarm lamp blinks to print the remaining data. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in Chapter 5 and "Operator Calls" in the printer memory. If any other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by printing an error report. Lamp Off Printer status The drum unit can be used to indicate a toner error. Lamp Printer status Off The printer has no print data. This lamp also works as "COVER OPEN" and "MEMORY FULL." On Print data remains in Chapter 6. USER'S GUIDE Data (Toner) Lamp The Data...
... print data process. Alarm Lamp The Alarm lamp blinks to print the remaining data. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in Chapter 5 and "Operator Calls" in the printer memory. If any other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by printing an error report. Lamp Off Printer status The drum unit can be used to indicate a toner error. Lamp Printer status Off The printer has no print data. This lamp also works as "COVER OPEN" and "MEMORY FULL." On Print data remains in Chapter 6. USER'S GUIDE Data (Toner) Lamp The Data...
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... have had the serial interface installed. ! For the details about installation, see the instruction guide which have to change any changes to the switch setting. 4-1 For IBM compatible PCs you are using the parallel and serial interfaces at 300 dpi. The serial interface for printer models which was provided with a serial interface or to an Apple Macintosh computer, you have been installed by either the factory or dealer...
... have had the serial interface installed. ! For the details about installation, see the instruction guide which have to change any changes to the switch setting. 4-1 For IBM compatible PCs you are using the parallel and serial interfaces at 300 dpi. The serial interface for printer models which was provided with a serial interface or to an Apple Macintosh computer, you have been installed by either the factory or dealer...
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... PRINT menu of your application software, (Refer to print the data remaining in Windows printer driver for the details.) For HL-1050 only Expand the printer memory with the supplied Windows driver, the status monitor will vary depending on paper. PRINT OVERRUN Press the panel switch to Help section in the printer. Check that the connection between your document or reduce the print resolution. Error Action COVER OPEN Close the top cover of your computer and printer. 6-2 Serial Interface Framing Error (For HL...
... PRINT menu of your application software, (Refer to print the data remaining in Windows printer driver for the details.) For HL-1050 only Expand the printer memory with the supplied Windows driver, the status monitor will vary depending on paper. PRINT OVERRUN Press the panel switch to Help section in the printer. Check that the connection between your document or reduce the print resolution. Error Action COVER OPEN Close the top cover of your computer and printer. 6-2 Serial Interface Framing Error (For HL...
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... lamp is turned on . USER'S GUIDE Q & A This section contains questions and answers for Windows Question I cannot print from my application software. Press the panel switch to the Operator Call section of the serial interface is securely connected between the printer and computer. Check to correct the problem. The interface cable is in sleep mode. If you use the serial interface, make sure that the serial slide switch of this manual. The toner cartridge and drum unit are...
... lamp is turned on . USER'S GUIDE Q & A This section contains questions and answers for Windows Question I cannot print from my application software. Press the panel switch to the Operator Call section of the serial interface is securely connected between the printer and computer. Check to correct the problem. The interface cable is in sleep mode. If you use the serial interface, make sure that the serial slide switch of this manual. The toner cartridge and drum unit are...
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... interface settings are using a parallel printer cable, you are correctly set up with your software supplier on how to add a Page Eject (or Form Feed) command to the printer but the printer did not receive the Page Eject command: print screens do not match. This was a common problem with the slide switch. Make sure that the RS-232C serial interface is an indication that of your printer: for HL-1050) printer...
... interface settings are using a parallel printer cable, you are correctly set up with your software supplier on how to add a Page Eject (or Form Feed) command to the printer but the printer did not receive the Page Eject command: print screens do not match. This was a common problem with the slide switch. Make sure that the RS-232C serial interface is an indication that of your printer: for HL-1050) printer...
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... Installed into Your Printer (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Question I clear paper jams? Check the PORT selection within the Chooser: it back into the paper tray. Refer to print on the envelope size you should be out of paper or not properly installed. Reduce the amount of your software. This is installed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder, make sure it is curled, you are blinking on your application manual. How can I load envelopes? Recommendation Check...
... Installed into Your Printer (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Question I clear paper jams? Check the PORT selection within the Chooser: it back into the paper tray. Refer to print on the envelope size you should be out of paper or not properly installed. Reduce the amount of your software. This is installed in the multi-purpose sheet feeder, make sure it is curled, you are blinking on your application manual. How can I load envelopes? Recommendation Check...
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... Windows NT 4.0 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6.0.7 or higher (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Interface Bi-directional parallel USB interface (HL-1050 only) RS-422A/RS-232C serial interface (RS-100M) is optionally available. (For HL-1040/1050 only) A-2 USER'S GUIDE First Print Print Media 15 seconds (when loading A4 or letter-size paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder) Toner cartridge: Life Expectancy: 2,400 pages/new toner cartridge 1,000 pages/starter toner cartridge...
... Windows NT 4.0 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6.0.7 or higher (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Interface Bi-directional parallel USB interface (HL-1050 only) RS-422A/RS-232C serial interface (RS-100M) is optionally available. (For HL-1040/1050 only) A-2 USER'S GUIDE First Print Print Media 15 seconds (when loading A4 or letter-size paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder) Toner cartridge: Life Expectancy: 2,400 pages/new toner cartridge 1,000 pages/starter toner cartridge...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... the printer on . Caution The HL-820/1020 printer has been designed specifically for Windows: IBM PC or compatible with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on a flat, horizontal surface. Keep the printer clean. System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for the printer driver and all fonts Microsoft Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 or Windows NT 4.0 ! Power Supply Use the printer within the...
... the printer on . Caution The HL-820/1020 printer has been designed specifically for Windows: IBM PC or compatible with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on a flat, horizontal surface. Keep the printer clean. System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for the printer driver and all fonts Microsoft Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 or Windows NT 4.0 ! Power Supply Use the printer within the...
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... the HL-1050 icon in printers so that the installed USB driver will be set to the following port". 6. Click Details tab. 5. Select BRUSB:(USB Printer Port) in Settings. 2. Click OK to the Software Quick Setup Guide. Click the Start button and select Printers in the box for "Print to 'USB port'. 1. Select Properties from File menu. 4. The USB driver is highlighted. 3. 4 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the drive of the USB driver is complete, install the printer driver. Click...
... the HL-1050 icon in printers so that the installed USB driver will be set to the following port". 6. Click Details tab. 5. Select BRUSB:(USB Printer Port) in Settings. 2. Click OK to the Software Quick Setup Guide. Click the Start button and select Printers in the box for "Print to 'USB port'. 1. Select Properties from File menu. 4. The USB driver is highlighted. 3. 4 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the drive of the USB driver is complete, install the printer driver. Click...
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... Printer (Only for HL-1040/1050 Users) from your computer to the instructions below. NOTE The following test page operation will be invalid after reviewing the information in Chapter 3 of the On-line User's Guide. If the printer does not print a test sample page, see "CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING, Q & A" of received data. The software setup varies depending upon your computer. Refer to execute the test print. Keep the switch depressed until the Drum lamp comes on the power switch...
... Printer (Only for HL-1040/1050 Users) from your computer to the instructions below. NOTE The following test page operation will be invalid after reviewing the information in Chapter 3 of the On-line User's Guide. If the printer does not print a test sample page, see "CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING, Q & A" of received data. The software setup varies depending upon your computer. Refer to execute the test print. Keep the switch depressed until the Drum lamp comes on the power switch...
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... the File menu. 4. Choose Run. 5. In this utility. Other useful utilities Several other software that appear on the CDROM. For Windows 3.1/3.11 1. If your PC does not have a CD-ROM drive, you need to make disk sets from the Windows DOS box you can view the On-Line guides with CD-ROM and Floppy disk drives. For Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 1. After the installer starts...
... the File menu. 4. Choose Run. 5. In this utility. Other useful utilities Several other software that appear on the CDROM. For Windows 3.1/3.11 1. If your PC does not have a CD-ROM drive, you need to make disk sets from the Windows DOS box you can view the On-Line guides with CD-ROM and Floppy disk drives. For Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 1. After the installer starts...
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... the setting mode to the sub menus. Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program Type C:\RPCX>RPCX and press the Enter key to make the selected setting valid. Alt + P You can change further printer settings, such as Print Form, Self Print, Reset Printer, Sleep Control. Remote Printer Console Direct_Access Printer_Setup Console_Config Guide Current Status Status Ready Media Type Regular Emulation Auto Paper Size Letter Orientation Portrait Quality Copies Normal 1 Memory Size 1048576 Bytes [/] Select [Enter]Setting [Alt+Character] Menu [F1] Help...
... the setting mode to the sub menus. Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program Type C:\RPCX>RPCX and press the Enter key to make the selected setting valid. Alt + P You can change further printer settings, such as Print Form, Self Print, Reset Printer, Sleep Control. Remote Printer Console Direct_Access Printer_Setup Console_Config Guide Current Status Status Ready Media Type Regular Emulation Auto Paper Size Letter Orientation Portrait Quality Copies Normal 1 Memory Size 1048576 Bytes [/] Select [Enter]Setting [Alt+Character] Menu [F1] Help...
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Ready (Paper) Lamp The Ready lamp indicates the current status of the print data process. The printer is ready to print. They blink simultaneously to indicate a toner error. Print data remains in memory. If the printer is in this manual. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" and "Operator Calls" section in sleep mode, it will wake up . (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is cooling down and has stopped printing until the printers internal temperature lowers. (Blinking at 2 seconds...
Ready (Paper) Lamp The Ready lamp indicates the current status of the print data process. The printer is ready to print. They blink simultaneously to indicate a toner error. Print data remains in memory. If the printer is in this manual. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" and "Operator Calls" section in sleep mode, it will wake up . (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is cooling down and has stopped printing until the printers internal temperature lowers. (Blinking at 2 seconds...
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... indicate toner low. Follow these steps to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra ! Once this indication appears, your printer cannot resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge. Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge, to replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the top cover towards you. Note It is recommended that you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you get the toner low warning. Discard the used toner cartridge according...
... indicate toner low. Follow these steps to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra ! Once this indication appears, your printer cannot resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge. Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge, to replace the toner cartridge: 1 Open the top cover towards you. Note It is recommended that you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you get the toner low warning. Discard the used toner cartridge according...
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... printer is secure and correct, and check the interface cable. Graphics Mode TrueType mode Use Printer TrueType Fonts If this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your application software, (Refer to Help section in Windows printer driver for the details.) (For HL-1050 only) Expand the printer memory with the supplied Windows driver, the status monitor will vary depending on your document. Serial Interface Parity Error (For HL- Press the panel switch to resume printing. Check...
... printer is secure and correct, and check the interface cable. Graphics Mode TrueType mode Use Printer TrueType Fonts If this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your application software, (Refer to Help section in Windows printer driver for the details.) (For HL-1050 only) Expand the printer memory with the supplied Windows driver, the status monitor will vary depending on your document. Serial Interface Parity Error (For HL- Press the panel switch to resume printing. Check...
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... other operating system) HL-1050 1200 (H) x 600 (V) dots/inch (for Windows DIB graphics) 600 x 600 dots/inch (for Windows and DOS) 300 x 300 dots/inch (using Apple Macintosh with the optional RS-100M) Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (up time depends on interface type, emulation, processing power of the computer, memory allocated to 10 pages/minute (when loading A4 or letter-size paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder) Toner cartridge...
... other operating system) HL-1050 1200 (H) x 600 (V) dots/inch (for Windows DIB graphics) 600 x 600 dots/inch (for Windows and DOS) 300 x 300 dots/inch (using Apple Macintosh with the optional RS-100M) Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (up time depends on interface type, emulation, processing power of the computer, memory allocated to 10 pages/minute (when loading A4 or letter-size paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder) Toner cartridge...