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...Laser Printer HL-1800 series USER'S GUIDE (For USA & Canada only) IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have any comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In Canada Brother International...printer, you must call while you purchased the machine. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. INTERNET ADDRESS Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support, Technical Questions and Driver Updates: http://solutions.brother.com (USA only) For Brother...
...Laser Printer HL-1800 series USER'S GUIDE (For USA & Canada only) IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have any comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In Canada Brother International...printer, you must call while you purchased the machine. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. INTERNET ADDRESS Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support, Technical Questions and Driver Updates: http://solutions.brother.com (USA only) For Brother...
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... 1-6 What Kind of Paper Can I Use 1-7 Type and Size of Paper 1-7 Choose the Paper Size, Media Type and so on in the Printer Driver Settings 1-9 PCL Driver ...1-9 PS Driver ...1-10 Macintosh Driver 1-11 Printable Area 1-13 Printing from the Paper Cassette 1-14 Printing from the Multi-purpose Tray 1-17 Printing to the Face Up Output... printing 1-20 Printing Envelopes 1-22 Printing on Labels and Transparencies 1-27 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Duplex printing 1-30 Booklet Printing (For PCL Driver Only 1-34 Manual Feed 1-36 iv
... 1-6 What Kind of Paper Can I Use 1-7 Type and Size of Paper 1-7 Choose the Paper Size, Media Type and so on in the Printer Driver Settings 1-9 PCL Driver ...1-9 PS Driver ...1-10 Macintosh Driver 1-11 Printable Area 1-13 Printing from the Paper Cassette 1-14 Printing from the Multi-purpose Tray 1-17 Printing to the Face Up Output... printing 1-20 Printing Envelopes 1-22 Printing on Labels and Transparencies 1-27 Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Duplex printing 1-30 Booklet Printing (For PCL Driver Only 1-34 Manual Feed 1-36 iv
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...® Users Only 2-10 Details Tab 2-10 Paper Tab ...2-11 Graphics ...2-12 Device Options 2-13 Features in the PS Printer Driver (Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.1 only 2-14 Page Setup 2-14 Layout...2-15 Specific Options 2-16 Software for ...Networks 2-17 Software installation for Windows Computers 2-18 Software Installation for Macintosh Computers 2-19 Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver 2-19 PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs 2-19 Automatic Emulation Selection 2-20 Automatic Interface Selection 2-21 Printer Settings 2-22 Factory Settings 2-22 v
...® Users Only 2-10 Details Tab 2-10 Paper Tab ...2-11 Graphics ...2-12 Device Options 2-13 Features in the PS Printer Driver (Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.1 only 2-14 Page Setup 2-14 Layout...2-15 Specific Options 2-16 Software for ...Networks 2-17 Software installation for Windows Computers 2-18 Software Installation for Macintosh Computers 2-19 Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver 2-19 PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs 2-19 Automatic Emulation Selection 2-20 Automatic Interface Selection 2-21 Printer Settings 2-22 Factory Settings 2-22 v
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... to see detailed information about each selection. Thin Envelopes - Type and Size of Paper Can I Use? CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What Kind of Paper The names we used for the paper trays and their LCD panel descriptions are shown below: Upper Paper Tray... Multi-purpose Tray Optional Lower Tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 ✒ Note The printer usually loads paper from the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Label Envelopes Card Stock ✔ ✔...
... to see detailed information about each selection. Thin Envelopes - Type and Size of Paper Can I Use? CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What Kind of Paper The names we used for the paper trays and their LCD panel descriptions are shown below: Upper Paper Tray... Multi-purpose Tray Optional Lower Tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 ✒ Note The printer usually loads paper from the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Label Envelopes Card Stock ✔ ✔...
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PCL Driver Select the Paper Size and Layout (Multiple Page). Select the Paper Source. 1-9 Select the Orientation, number of Copies and Media Type. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Choose the Paper Size, Media Type and so on in the Printer Driver Settings Before printing, choose the Paper size, Media type, Paper Source in the Printer Driver. !
PCL Driver Select the Paper Size and Layout (Multiple Page). Select the Paper Source. 1-9 Select the Orientation, number of Copies and Media Type. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Choose the Paper Size, Media Type and so on in the Printer Driver Settings Before printing, choose the Paper size, Media type, Paper Source in the Printer Driver. !
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! Select the Printer features, and then select the Media Type. 1-10 Select the Layout and Orientation. PS Driver Select the Paper size. Select the Paper source and number of Copies.
! Select the Printer features, and then select the Media Type. 1-10 Select the Layout and Orientation. PS Driver Select the Paper size. Select the Paper source and number of Copies.
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Select Print on Both Sides if you want this to be a two-sided document. 1-11 In Layout, select the Pages per sheet, Layout direction and Border. Macintosh Driver CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER In Page Attributes, select the Paper size, Orientation and Scaling. ! In General, select the number of Copies and Paper Source.
Select Print on Both Sides if you want this to be a two-sided document. 1-11 In Layout, select the Pages per sheet, Layout direction and Border. Macintosh Driver CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER In Page Attributes, select the Paper size, Orientation and Scaling. ! In General, select the number of Copies and Paper Source.
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Fig. 1-10 ☛ 5. Put the paper cassette back into the printer. Choose the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source and so on transparencies, use the Face Down Output Tray. When you remove paper as soon as it is completely in the printer. ✒ Note • Extend the Extension Flap to prevent the paper from sliding off the Face Down Output Tray. • If you choose not to extend the Extension Flap, we recommend that you print on from the Printer Driver. 1-16 ☛ 4. Make sure it comes out of the printer.
Fig. 1-10 ☛ 5. Put the paper cassette back into the printer. Choose the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source and so on transparencies, use the Face Down Output Tray. When you remove paper as soon as it is completely in the printer. ✒ Note • Extend the Extension Flap to prevent the paper from sliding off the Face Down Output Tray. • If you choose not to extend the Extension Flap, we recommend that you print on from the Printer Driver. 1-16 ☛ 4. Make sure it comes out of the printer.
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Paper source is correctly seated in skewed printouts or paper jams. • During printing, the inside of the printer driver. 1-19 Select the MP Tray from paper source. otherwise, paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in the Multi-purpose Tray; ✒ Note CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • Make sure that the paper is neatly stacked and is in the Basic tab of the Multi-purpose tray automatically rises to feed paper into the printer. • When you print on transparencies, use the Face Down Output Tray. ☛ 5.
Paper source is correctly seated in skewed printouts or paper jams. • During printing, the inside of the printer driver. 1-19 Select the MP Tray from paper source. otherwise, paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in the Multi-purpose Tray; ✒ Note CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • Make sure that the paper is neatly stacked and is in the Basic tab of the Multi-purpose tray automatically rises to feed paper into the printer. • When you print on transparencies, use the Face Down Output Tray. ☛ 5.
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Fig. 1-21 ✒ Note • Make sure that neatly stacked envelopes are correctly seated in skewed printouts or paper jams. ☛ 6. otherwise, envelopes may not be fed correctly, resulting in the Multi-purpose Tray; Press and slide the paper width adjuster to fit the envelope size. Select the driver setting as follows: Paper Size Envelope Size Media Envelopes Envelopes-Thin Envelopes-Thick Paper Source MP tray 1-26 ☛ 5.
Fig. 1-21 ✒ Note • Make sure that neatly stacked envelopes are correctly seated in skewed printouts or paper jams. ☛ 6. otherwise, envelopes may not be fed correctly, resulting in the Multi-purpose Tray; Press and slide the paper width adjuster to fit the envelope size. Select the driver setting as follows: Paper Size Envelope Size Media Envelopes Envelopes-Thin Envelopes-Thick Paper Source MP tray 1-26 ☛ 5.
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✒ Note CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER When you place paper in the Multi-purpose Tray, note the following: • If you will be printed on paper that weighs more than 135 g/...), use the face up output tray. • Insert the leading edge of the paper first and push it gently into the tray. ☛ 4. Select the driver settings as follows: To be printing on Transparencies Labels Paper Size A4 Letter A4 Letter Media Transparencies Thick paper Paper Source Tray 1 MP tray MP...
✒ Note CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER When you place paper in the Multi-purpose Tray, note the following: • If you will be printed on paper that weighs more than 135 g/...), use the face up output tray. • Insert the leading edge of the paper first and push it gently into the tray. ☛ 4. Select the driver settings as follows: To be printing on Transparencies Labels Paper Size A4 Letter A4 Letter Media Transparencies Thick paper Paper Source Tray 1 MP tray MP...
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☛ 3. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER For Windows User Open the Properties dialog box in the Advanced tab, make sure that 'Use Duplex Unit' has been selected, and then click the OK button. Select Duplex Printing mode in the printer driver. The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 1-31
☛ 3. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER For Windows User Open the Properties dialog box in the Advanced tab, make sure that 'Use Duplex Unit' has been selected, and then click the OK button. Select Duplex Printing mode in the printer driver. The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 1-31
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... paper, set for Windows® 95 / 98 / Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP support booklet printing. Booklet Printing (For PCL Driver Only) The supplied printer drivers for the paper size, paper jams may occur and the print will be curled. When you use bond paper. • If the paper is...
... paper, set for Windows® 95 / 98 / Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP support booklet printing. Booklet Printing (For PCL Driver Only) The supplied printer drivers for the paper size, paper jams may occur and the print will be curled. When you use bond paper. • If the paper is...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Open the Properties dialog box in the Advanced tab, check the Booklet Printing function. The printer will print a Booklet automatically. 1-35 Select the Duplex mode. After you check the Duplex function in the printer driver. ☛ 3.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Open the Properties dialog box in the Advanced tab, check the Booklet Printing function. The printer will print a Booklet automatically. 1-35 Select the Duplex mode. After you check the Duplex function in the printer driver. ☛ 3.
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...; XP PCL Driver (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ BR-Script Driver (Postscript Level3 language emulation) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mac OS 8.6-9.2 *Use the LaserWriter 8 Driver that we have supplied for your OS Mac OS X 10.1 *Use the PostScript Driver that we have supplied. CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE CHAPTER 2 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver A Printer Driver is done...
...; XP PCL Driver (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ BR-Script Driver (Postscript Level3 language emulation) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Mac OS 8.6-9.2 *Use the LaserWriter 8 Driver that we have supplied for your OS Mac OS X 10.1 *Use the PostScript Driver that we have supplied. CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE CHAPTER 2 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver A Printer Driver is done...
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Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows® Users Only) You can download the latest driver or get other product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the tab screen. ! Basic Tab 1 2 1 Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation, Copies and Media Type. 2 Select the Paper Source. 2-2
Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows® Users Only) You can download the latest driver or get other product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the tab screen. ! Basic Tab 1 2 1 Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation, Copies and Media Type. 2 Select the Paper Source. 2-2
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... change the Brightness, Contrast, Graphics mode settings and TrueType mode options. ♦ Duplex Printing This printer has a Duplex Printing function as standard. If you select the Duplex icon, the dialogue box for... will appear. If you can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi HQ1200: Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed. • Toner ...available for each orientation. ♦ Booklet Printing (For PCL driver Only) This printer has a Booklet Printing function as standard. There are six types of booklet options. 2-4
... change the Brightness, Contrast, Graphics mode settings and TrueType mode options. ♦ Duplex Printing This printer has a Duplex Printing function as standard. If you select the Duplex icon, the dialogue box for... will appear. If you can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi HQ1200: Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed. • Toner ...available for each orientation. ♦ Booklet Printing (For PCL driver Only) This printer has a Booklet Printing function as standard. There are six types of booklet options. 2-4
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.... 3 Paper Source Setting "Auto Detect function" recognises the size of paper in the printer driver. The available functions are installed on the printer will match the installed options. When you can add those options and select their settings in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 3 2 ✒ Note 1 You can ...
.... 3 Paper Source Setting "Auto Detect function" recognises the size of paper in the printer driver. The available functions are installed on the printer will match the installed options. When you can add those options and select their settings in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 3 2 ✒ Note 1 You can ...
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! Support Tab CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE • You can download the latest driver or get other product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page, Test page, and so on. 2-9
! Support Tab CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE • You can download the latest driver or get other product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page, Test page, and so on. 2-9
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Details Tab Choose the port where your Windows® Operating System. ! The screens on on your PC vary depending on your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you have installed. 2-10 Features in the PS Printer Driver (Windows® Users Only) ✒ Note You can download the latest driver or get other product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com The screens shown in this section are using. Choose the printer driver that you are from Windows® 98.
Details Tab Choose the port where your Windows® Operating System. ! The screens on on your PC vary depending on your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you have installed. 2-10 Features in the PS Printer Driver (Windows® Users Only) ✒ Note You can download the latest driver or get other product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com The screens shown in this section are using. Choose the printer driver that you are from Windows® 98.