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You can print or view this guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-1800 series USER'S GUIDE Please read this guide from the CD-ROM at all times. Version 2 Please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at any time.
You can print or view this guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-1800 series USER'S GUIDE Please read this guide from the CD-ROM at all times. Version 2 Please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at any time.
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... you are in Canada, call while you are calling. 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 Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel...
... you are in Canada, call while you are calling. 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 Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel...
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ii Definitions of Warnings, Cautions and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✒ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer.
ii Definitions of Warnings, Cautions and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✒ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer.
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When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. iii To Use the Printer Safely Warning After you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. ! Wait for the printer to cool down before you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! Caution After you touch the internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT!
When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. iii To Use the Printer Safely Warning After you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. ! Wait for the printer to cool down before you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! Caution After you touch the internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Definitions of Warnings, Cautions and Notes ii To Use the Printer Safely iii TABLE OF CONTENTS iv CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What Is in the Carton 1-1 Components 1-1 General View 1-3 Positioning the Printer 1-5 Power supply 1-5 Environment 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...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Definitions of Warnings, Cautions and Notes ii To Use the Printer Safely iii TABLE OF CONTENTS iv CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What Is in the Carton 1-1 Components 1-1 General View 1-3 Positioning the Printer 1-5 Power supply 1-5 Environment 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...
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... (Windows® 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...
... (Windows® 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...
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Orange LED 3-13 LCD Display 3-14 BACK LIGHTS 3-14 Printer Status Messages 3-15 How to Use the Control Panel 3-16 Control Panel Menus 3-18 INFORMATION 3-19 PAPER...3-20 QUALITY ...3-20 SETUP...3-21 PRINT MENU 3-22 ...
Orange LED 3-13 LCD Display 3-14 BACK LIGHTS 3-14 Printer Status Messages 3-15 How to Use the Control Panel 3-16 Control Panel Menus 3-18 INFORMATION 3-19 PAPER...3-20 QUALITY ...3-20 SETUP...3-21 PRINT MENU 3-22 ...
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CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS Optional Accessories 4-1 Lower Tray Unit (LT-500 4-2 Installing the Lower Tray Unit 4-3 Network Option NC-4100h (For HL-1850 User Only)4-5 Installing the Network Board 4-5 RAM Expansion 4-9 Installing Additional Memory 4-13 IrDA Interface (IR-1000 4-16 Optional Font Package (BS-3000 4-17...LOW Message 5-4 TONER EMPTY Message 5-5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5-5 CHANGE DRUM SOON Message 5-11 Replacing the Drum Unit 5-11 Cleaning 5-14 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-14 Cleaning the Printer Interior 5-15 Cleaning the Corona Wire 5-17 Maintenance Messages 5-19 vii
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS Optional Accessories 4-1 Lower Tray Unit (LT-500 4-2 Installing the Lower Tray Unit 4-3 Network Option NC-4100h (For HL-1850 User Only)4-5 Installing the Network Board 4-5 RAM Expansion 4-9 Installing Additional Memory 4-13 IrDA Interface (IR-1000 4-16 Optional Font Package (BS-3000 4-17...LOW Message 5-4 TONER EMPTY Message 5-5 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 5-5 CHANGE DRUM SOON Message 5-11 Replacing the Drum Unit 5-11 Cleaning 5-14 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-14 Cleaning the Printer Interior 5-15 Cleaning the Corona Wire 5-17 Maintenance Messages 5-19 vii
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APPENDIX Printer Specifications A-1 Print Media and Size A-5 What Is Important When You Choose Paper to Use with This Printer A-8 Emulation Modes A-11 HP LaserJet Mode A-11 BR-Script 3 Mode A-11 EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes A-12 Resident Fonts A-13 66 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped Fonts A-13 HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes A-13 BR-Script 3 Mode A-15 Symbol Sets / Character Sets A-16 OCR Symbol Sets A-16 HP LaserJet Mode A-17 EPSON Mode A-18 IBM Mode A-18 Trademarks A-23 Regulations A-24 INDEX I-1 ix
APPENDIX Printer Specifications A-1 Print Media and Size A-5 What Is Important When You Choose Paper to Use with This Printer A-8 Emulation Modes A-11 HP LaserJet Mode A-11 BR-Script 3 Mode A-11 EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes A-12 Resident Fonts A-13 66 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped Fonts A-13 HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes A-13 BR-Script 3 Mode A-15 Symbol Sets / Character Sets A-16 OCR Symbol Sets A-16 HP LaserJet Mode A-17 EPSON Mode A-18 IBM Mode A-18 Trademarks A-23 Regulations A-24 INDEX I-1 ix
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Printer 5. AC Power Cord 6. Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What Is in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1. Paper Cassette 1-1 Documentation 3. CD-ROM 4.
Printer 5. AC Power Cord 6. Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What Is in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1. Paper Cassette 1-1 Documentation 3. CD-ROM 4.
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... be IEEE 1284-compliant. • Do not use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the country where you purchased the printer. • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC. Do not use a parallel cable that is not a standard accessory. Most parallel cables support...
... be IEEE 1284-compliant. • Do not use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the country where you purchased the printer. • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC. Do not use a parallel cable that is not a standard accessory. Most parallel cables support...
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General View CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-2 1 Control Panel 2 Cover Release Button 3 Paper Cassette 4 Multi-purpose Tray 5 Extension Flap 6 Front cover 7 Multi-purpose Tray Extension 8 Face Down Output Tray 1-3
General View CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-2 1 Control Panel 2 Cover Release Button 3 Paper Cassette 4 Multi-purpose Tray 5 Extension Flap 6 Front cover 7 Multi-purpose Tray Extension 8 Face Down Output Tray 1-3
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...with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. If you cannot avoid using the printer. Power supply Use the printer within the specified power range: AC power: • AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz or • AC 100-120 ..., should not exceed 5 metres (16 ½ feet). Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-5 Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please note the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on.
...with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. If you cannot avoid using the printer. Power supply Use the printer within the specified power range: AC power: • AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz or • AC 100-120 ..., should not exceed 5 metres (16 ½ feet). Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-5 Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please note the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on.
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...Keep a gap of the printer can be blocked. Do not place objects on top of the printer, especially on top of the printer. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight if you use the printer. Do not install the printer near an air conditioner. Do... not install the printer in a dusty place. Environment Use the printer only within the...
...Keep a gap of the printer can be blocked. Do not place objects on top of the printer, especially on top of the printer. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight if you use the printer. Do not install the printer near an air conditioner. Do... not install the printer in a dusty place. Environment Use the printer only within the...
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... 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 ✔ ✔ ✔...
... 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 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. ! Select the Paper Source. 1-9
PCL Driver Select the Paper Size and Layout (Multiple Page). 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. ! Select the Paper Source. 1-9
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Select the Printer features, and then select the Media Type. 1-10 ! Select the Layout and Orientation. Select the Paper source and number of Copies. PS Driver Select the Paper size.
Select the Printer features, and then select the Media Type. 1-10 ! Select the Layout and Orientation. Select the Paper source and number of Copies. PS Driver Select the Paper size.
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Macintosh Driver CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER In Page Attributes, select the Paper size, Orientation and Scaling. In Layout, select the Pages per sheet, Layout direction and Border. Select Print on Both Sides if you want this to be a two-sided document. 1-11 In General, select the number of Copies and Paper Source. !
Macintosh Driver CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER In Page Attributes, select the Paper size, Orientation and Scaling. In Layout, select the Pages per sheet, Layout direction and Border. Select Print on Both Sides if you want this to be a two-sided document. 1-11 In General, select the number of Copies and Paper Source. !
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... 80 g/m2 Steinbis Recycling Copy 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Champion Paper One 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ♦ Before buying a lot of about 5% ♦ This printer can use recycled paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2...
... 80 g/m2 Steinbis Recycling Copy 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Champion Paper One 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ♦ Before buying a lot of about 5% ♦ This printer can use recycled paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2...
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Portrait Fig. 1-4 Letter 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) A4 4.2 mm 6.01 mm 4.2 mm 6.01 mm Landscape Fig. 1-5 Letter 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) A4 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-13 Printable Area CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The figure below shows the part of the paper that will be printed on. !
Portrait Fig. 1-4 Letter 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) A4 4.2 mm 6.01 mm 4.2 mm 6.01 mm Landscape Fig. 1-5 Letter 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) A4 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-13 Printable Area CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The figure below shows the part of the paper that will be printed on. !