Quick Setup Guide - English
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...the LEDs light, the printer will reprint the last job. Form feed If the Data LED is launched automatically. You can change the settings by clicking the icon with the right mouse button. Q Receiving data q Data remaining in memory. *2 Q Paper jam or No paper (in sleep mode, ...pressing this button to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. The printer prints any data remaining in memory. Reprinting If you press this button to print ...
...the LEDs light, the printer will reprint the last job. Form feed If the Data LED is launched automatically. You can change the settings by clicking the icon with the right mouse button. Q Receiving data q Data remaining in memory. *2 Q Paper jam or No paper (in sleep mode, ...pressing this button to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. The printer prints any data remaining in memory. Reprinting If you press this button to print ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... turned on. • Check that the front cover is completely closed. • Check that the paper is inserted correctly into the paper cassette or manual feed slot. • Check if a paper jam has occurred in the printer. • Check that the printer cable is not too long. - When you have printed a document from your PC. - Once...
... turned on. • Check that the front cover is completely closed. • Check that the paper is inserted correctly into the paper cassette or manual feed slot. • Check if a paper jam has occurred in the printer. • Check that the printer cable is not too long. - When you have printed a document from your PC. - Once...
Users Manual - English
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CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying your problem 4-1 Control Panel Indications 4-2 Operator calls and how to clear them 4-2 Service call indications 4-4 Error Messages in the Status Monitor 4-6 Error Message Printouts 4-8 Paper Handling 4-9 PAPER JAMS and how to clear them 4-10 Other 4-15 For DOS users 4-15 For Apple Macintosh Computers user 4-16 For iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB 4-16 Improving the print quality 4-17 How to print correctly 4-23 For DOS users 4-24 iii
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying your problem 4-1 Control Panel Indications 4-2 Operator calls and how to clear them 4-2 Service call indications 4-4 Error Messages in the Status Monitor 4-6 Error Message Printouts 4-8 Paper Handling 4-9 PAPER JAMS and how to clear them 4-10 Other 4-15 For DOS users 4-15 For Apple Macintosh Computers user 4-16 For iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB 4-16 Improving the print quality 4-17 How to print correctly 4-23 For DOS users 4-24 iii
Users Manual - English
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... paper. For optimum print quality, use only the recommended type of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it may be the cause of paper, especially when using short-grained paper, it will damage your nearest Brother ... test paper on paper specifications, consult your printer. Avoid using coated paper, for long periods of time, may cause a paper jam. Using short-grained paper may degrade the print quality or shorten the life of purchase. If you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-...
... paper. For optimum print quality, use only the recommended type of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it may be the cause of paper, especially when using short-grained paper, it will damage your nearest Brother ... test paper on paper specifications, consult your printer. Avoid using coated paper, for long periods of time, may cause a paper jam. Using short-grained paper may degrade the print quality or shorten the life of purchase. If you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-...
Users Manual - English
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... not load different types of paper in the paper cassette at the same time, this may cause damage to the printer. Do not use organizer sheets that is curled, straighten the paper as much as possible. Before using paper with punched holes (for example, organizer sheets), fan the paper well. Feeding curled paper can cause paper jams and misfeeds.
... not load different types of paper in the paper cassette at the same time, this may cause damage to the printer. Do not use organizer sheets that is curled, straighten the paper as much as possible. Before using paper with punched holes (for example, organizer sheets), fan the paper well. Feeding curled paper can cause paper jams and misfeeds.
Users Manual - English
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Fig. 1-10 Load the paper Note Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2) in all four corners. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure that the paper is flat in the cassette in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper height guide. Fig. 1-11 Maximum Paper Height Guide 1-17 Load paper into the paper cassette.
Fig. 1-10 Load the paper Note Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2) in all four corners. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure that the paper is flat in the cassette in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper height guide. Fig. 1-11 Maximum Paper Height Guide 1-17 Load paper into the paper cassette.
Users Manual - English
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... each sheet of the paper. 6. Fig. 1-18 Remove each sheet immediately after it exits printer. Close the rear cover of the paper touches the paper feed roller. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 4. Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of the printer. ! Stacking the sheets may cause them to curl or jam. Caution • Remove each...
... each sheet of the paper. 6. Fig. 1-18 Remove each sheet immediately after it exits printer. Close the rear cover of the paper touches the paper feed roller. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 4. Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of the printer. ! Stacking the sheets may cause them to curl or jam. Caution • Remove each...
Users Manual - English
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... numbered pages from the driver. 2. Fig. 1-20 Paper operation for the manual feed slot 4. If a paper jam occurs, please see to "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them , or you may get paper feed errors. • The use of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. • When you use the Manual...the side to be printed first facing up , and the top of the printed side towards the printer. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. To print on the reverse side of the paper. 1-26 Caution • Before re-inserting the sheets, straighten them " in order into the manual...
... numbered pages from the driver. 2. Fig. 1-20 Paper operation for the manual feed slot 4. If a paper jam occurs, please see to "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them , or you may get paper feed errors. • The use of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. • When you use the Manual...the side to be printed first facing up , and the top of the printed side towards the printer. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. To print on the reverse side of the paper. 1-26 Caution • Before re-inserting the sheets, straighten them " in order into the manual...
Users Manual - English
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... the internal temperature of the printer. Then press the panel button. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. LED Off r Blinking On Printer status The power switch is off or the printer is ready to Chapter. The printer is in sleep mode. See Chapter 4 "PAPER JAMS and How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer. Ready (Paper) LED...
... the internal temperature of the printer. Then press the panel button. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. LED Off r Blinking On Printer status The power switch is off or the printer is ready to Chapter. The printer is in sleep mode. See Chapter 4 "PAPER JAMS and How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer. Ready (Paper) LED...
Users Manual - English
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...printer. The Lower Tray unit The lower tray unit is an optional device that may be used in the lower paper cassette are not the same as a third paper source. To purchase the optional lower tray unit, please see the dealer or store where you load paper in the upper paper cassette. Caution If a paper jam... occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for the upper paper cassette....
...printer. The Lower Tray unit The lower tray unit is an optional device that may be used in the lower paper cassette are not the same as a third paper source. To purchase the optional lower tray unit, please see the dealer or store where you load paper in the upper paper cassette. Caution If a paper jam... occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for the upper paper cassette....
Users Manual - English
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... in the Status Monitor" on page 4-6. • Printed Error Message Go to "Error Messages printouts" on page 4-8. • Paper Handling Go to "Paper Handling" on page 4-9, or "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them" on page 4-10. • Other Go to "Others" on . • All of the ...above checks, please find your problem First, check the following list and go to the recommended section. • Printer LED is incorrect Go to "How to the correct printer port. Network Problems Please see Network User's Guide 4-1 Pages are printed, however there are installed correctly. •...
... in the Status Monitor" on page 4-6. • Printed Error Message Go to "Error Messages printouts" on page 4-8. • Paper Handling Go to "Paper Handling" on page 4-9, or "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them" on page 4-10. • Other Go to "Others" on . • All of the ...above checks, please find your problem First, check the following list and go to the recommended section. • Printer LED is incorrect Go to "How to the correct printer port. Network Problems Please see Network User's Guide 4-1 Pages are printed, however there are installed correctly. •...
Users Manual - English
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... Chapter 3. 4-3 See the next section "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them". Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed Toner Low Action Clear the paper jam. Press the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. Purchase...
... Chapter 3. 4-3 See the next section "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them". Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed Toner Low Action Clear the paper jam. Press the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. Purchase...
Users Manual - English
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...PAPER or MISFEED PAPER JAM TONER LOW TONER EMPTY PRINT OVERRUN Action • Close the front cover of the printer. • The paper cassette may be out of paper or not properly installed. See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • See "PAPER JAMS...document. Graphics Mode True TypeTM mode Use Printer True TypeTM Fonts 4-6 If the paper is curled, straighten it is paper in the paper cassette, make sure it before printing. ...Status Monitor reports. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper cassette. • If there is straight. Error Messages in the Status...
...PAPER or MISFEED PAPER JAM TONER LOW TONER EMPTY PRINT OVERRUN Action • Close the front cover of the printer. • The paper cassette may be out of paper or not properly installed. See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • See "PAPER JAMS...document. Graphics Mode True TypeTM mode Use Printer True TypeTM Fonts 4-6 If the paper is curled, straighten it is paper in the paper cassette, make sure it before printing. ...Status Monitor reports. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper cassette. • If there is straight. Error Messages in the Status...
Users Manual - English
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... feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. See "What kind of your software application manual. • See "PAPER JAMS and how to the printer • Make sure that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. Make sure your application software is curled, you are using . See your software. Sometimes it is helpful to the output tray. The...
... feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. See "What kind of your software application manual. • See "PAPER JAMS and how to the printer • Make sure that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. Make sure your application software is curled, you are using . See your software. Sometimes it is helpful to the output tray. The...
Users Manual - English
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PAPER JAMS and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer notifies you by a paper jam Warning After you open the front or rear cover of the printer are extremely HOT. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-3 LED indication caused by illuminating the LEDs as shown below. High temperature Front view Fig 4-4 Inside the printer High temperature Rear view 4-10 When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram.
PAPER JAMS and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer notifies you by a paper jam Warning After you open the front or rear cover of the printer are extremely HOT. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-3 LED indication caused by illuminating the LEDs as shown below. High temperature Front view Fig 4-4 Inside the printer High temperature Rear view 4-10 When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram.
Users Manual - English
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... printing. This helps prevent multiple sheets of the upper paper cassette. • Always remove all the jammed paper has been removed from feeding through the printer at once and reduces paper jams. 1. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Clear the jammed paper. If the jammed paper is added. Fig. 4-5 Remove the paper cassette 4-11 If the printer does not resume printing automatically, press the control panel...
... printing. This helps prevent multiple sheets of the upper paper cassette. • Always remove all the jammed paper has been removed from feeding through the printer at once and reduces paper jams. 1. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Clear the jammed paper. If the jammed paper is added. Fig. 4-5 Remove the paper cassette 4-11 If the printer does not resume printing automatically, press the control panel...
Users Manual - English
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Fig. 4-6 Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer. 2. Pull any jammed paper up and out 3. Open the front cover. 4-12
Fig. 4-6 Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer. 2. Pull any jammed paper up and out 3. Open the front cover. 4-12
Users Manual - English
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Instead, pull the edge of the printer. Pull any jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. Fig. 4-7 Remove the drum unit assembly Fig. 4-8 Pull out the jammed paper 4-13 Remove the drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Do not use additional force to remove the drum unit assembly if you cannot remove it easily.
Instead, pull the edge of the printer. Pull any jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. Fig. 4-7 Remove the drum unit assembly Fig. 4-8 Pull out the jammed paper 4-13 Remove the drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Do not use additional force to remove the drum unit assembly if you cannot remove it easily.
Users Manual - English
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... close the front cover. 4-14 Caution To prevent damage to pull the paper toward the back of the test page until the toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. Print a few copies of the printer, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and may result in scattered... toner on the printed pages stops. 6. Fig. 4-9 Electrodes 5. If you have to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Fig. 4-10 Pull out the jammed paper 7. Close the rear cover. Open the rear cover and pull the...
... close the front cover. 4-14 Caution To prevent damage to pull the paper toward the back of the test page until the toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. Print a few copies of the printer, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and may result in scattered... toner on the printed pages stops. 6. Fig. 4-9 Electrodes 5. If you have to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Fig. 4-10 Pull out the jammed paper 7. Close the rear cover. Open the rear cover and pull the...
Users Manual - English
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... corona wire 3-8, 3-18 Print Config 1-34 Print Fonts I 1-34 print method A-1 print quality A-1 printable area 1-15 printer driver A-3 printer status monitor 1-4 I - Network Interface A-8 -O- A-5 parallel interface specification........... CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS INDEX -A- card 1-22 character ...1-27 LEDs 1-27 lower paper cassette 1-11 lower tray unit 1-8 -M- paper empty 1-28, 4-3 jam 1-28, 4-3 paper capacity 1-12 paper cassette 1-11, 1-16 paper guides 1-16 Paper lamp 1-28 paper LED 1-28 paper recommended 1-12 paper size 1-11 paper type 1-11 parallel interface pin...
... corona wire 3-8, 3-18 Print Config 1-34 Print Fonts I 1-34 print method A-1 print quality A-1 printable area 1-15 printer driver A-3 printer status monitor 1-4 I - Network Interface A-8 -O- A-5 parallel interface specification........... CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS INDEX -A- card 1-22 character ...1-27 LEDs 1-27 lower paper cassette 1-11 lower tray unit 1-8 -M- paper empty 1-28, 4-3 jam 1-28, 4-3 paper capacity 1-12 paper cassette 1-11, 1-16 paper guides 1-16 Paper lamp 1-28 paper LED 1-28 paper recommended 1-12 paper size 1-11 paper type 1-11 parallel interface pin...