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... available in all countries. Please use the printer. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you need to. Brother Color Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-3040CN HL-3070CW For visually-impaired users You can read...
... available in all countries. Please use the printer. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you need to. Brother Color Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-3040CN HL-3070CW For visually-impaired users You can read...
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.... Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a possible electrical shock. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT describes procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible printer problems or printer damage, or damage to prevent possible personal injury. i Using this guide Symbols used in this guide We use the following icons throughout this User...
.... Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a possible electrical shock. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT describes procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible printer problems or printer damage, or damage to prevent possible personal injury. i Using this guide Symbols used in this guide We use the following icons throughout this User...
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...ii Please keep these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. Before you clean the inside the printer. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. This product must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet. We recommend that you use... later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. Always make sure that you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet to shut off the power completely. Safety precautions To use a quality surge protection device on the AC power...
...ii Please keep these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. Before you clean the inside the printer. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. This product must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet. We recommend that you use... later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. Always make sure that you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet to shut off the power completely. Safety precautions To use a quality surge protection device on the AC power...
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...on page 128 for how to clean the inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Plastic bags are used in the vicinity of the printer. • DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or any organic solvent/liquids contains alcohol or ammonia to clean the machine.... may cause a fire or electrical shock. Carefully clean the toner dust with the machine. Use the printer within the recommended power range. To avoid danger of the machine. Avoid using the printer with these bags away from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. Use only the power...
...on page 128 for how to clean the inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Plastic bags are used in the vicinity of the printer. • DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or any organic solvent/liquids contains alcohol or ammonia to clean the machine.... may cause a fire or electrical shock. Carefully clean the toner dust with the machine. Use the printer within the recommended power range. To avoid danger of the machine. Avoid using the printer with these bags away from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. Use only the power...
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...heavy and weighs approximately 19.0 kg (41.9 lb). Keep a gap of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in .) between the ventilation hole and the wall. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C ...(50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to use the printer within the following ranges of the printer will be extremely hot. To prevent injuries ...
...heavy and weighs approximately 19.0 kg (41.9 lb). Keep a gap of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in .) between the ventilation hole and the wall. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C ...(50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to use the printer within the following ranges of the printer will be extremely hot. To prevent injuries ...
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... in.) 120mm (4.72 in.) v IMPORTANT DO NOT remove or damage the caution labels located on top of the machine. DO NOT put the printer near devices that might disrupt the power supply. DO NOT connect your machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open/naked flames, salty or corrosive gasses..., moisture, or dust. DO NOT put objects on or around the printer as large appliances or other equipment that contain magnets or produce magnetic fields. Note Keep a minimum gap around the fuser. DO NOT put ...
... in.) 120mm (4.72 in.) v IMPORTANT DO NOT remove or damage the caution labels located on top of the machine. DO NOT put the printer near devices that might disrupt the power supply. DO NOT connect your machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open/naked flames, salty or corrosive gasses..., moisture, or dust. DO NOT put objects on or around the printer as large appliances or other equipment that contain magnets or produce magnetic fields. Note Keep a minimum gap around the fuser. DO NOT put ...
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... package the printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to the publication. © 2009 Brother Industries Ltd. Apple, Macintosh, Safari and TrueType are the property of Microsoft Corporation in the ... Core and Pentium are either a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective owners. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. Windows Vista is a trademark of the Printer If for any damage during transit. and other countries. Shipment of Advanced Micro Devices, ...
... package the printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to the publication. © 2009 Brother Industries Ltd. Apple, Macintosh, Safari and TrueType are the property of Microsoft Corporation in the ... Core and Pentium are either a registered trademark or a trademark of their respective owners. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. Windows Vista is a trademark of the Printer If for any damage during transit. and other countries. Shipment of Advanced Micro Devices, ...
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... Duplex printing...18 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 18 Manual duplex printing ...19 Booklet printing (for Windows® printer driver 22 Printing photos from a digital camera (HL-3070CW only 23 PictBridge requirements ...23 Setting your digital camera ...23 Printing images...24 Connecting a camera as a storage device 24 DPOF...
... Duplex printing...18 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 18 Manual duplex printing ...19 Booklet printing (for Windows® printer driver 22 Printing photos from a digital camera (HL-3070CW only 23 PictBridge requirements ...23 Setting your digital camera ...23 Printing images...24 Connecting a camera as a storage device 24 DPOF...
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button ...76 Back...77 OK ...77 LEDs ...77 LCD ...77 Back light (HL-3070CW only) ...78 LCD messages ...78 Reprinting documents...79 Printing... units ...112 Belt unit...118 Waste toner box ...122 Cleaning ...128 Cleaning the outside of the printer 128 Cleaning the LED head ...130 Cleaning the corona wires ...131 Cleaning the drum unit ...134 Cleaning the paper pick-...the paper tray 148 Jam Rear (Paper jam behind the back cover 149 Jam Inside (Paper jam inside the printer 151 Improving the print quality...154 Solving print problems ...161 viii 3 Control Panel 75 Control panel ...75 Buttons ...
button ...76 Back...77 OK ...77 LEDs ...77 LCD ...77 Back light (HL-3070CW only) ...78 LCD messages ...78 Reprinting documents...79 Printing... units ...112 Belt unit...118 Waste toner box ...122 Cleaning ...128 Cleaning the outside of the printer 128 Cleaning the LED head ...130 Cleaning the corona wires ...131 Cleaning the drum unit ...134 Cleaning the paper pick-...the paper tray 148 Jam Rear (Paper jam behind the back cover 149 Jam Inside (Paper jam inside the printer 151 Improving the print quality...154 Solving print problems ...161 viii 3 Control Panel 75 Control panel ...75 Buttons ...
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Network problems...161 Other problems ...162 For Macintosh with USB ...162 BR-Script 3 (HL-3070CW only) ...162 A Appendix 163 Printer specifications...163 Engine ...163 Controller ...164 Software ...165 Direct Print feature...165 Control panel ...166 Paper handling ...166 Media specifications ...173 Symbol and character sets list...174 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-3070CW only)...176 Print bar codes or expanded characters 176 Libtiff Copyright and License ...184 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 185 Brother numbers ...185 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 186...
Network problems...161 Other problems ...162 For Macintosh with USB ...162 BR-Script 3 (HL-3070CW only) ...162 A Appendix 163 Printer specifications...163 Engine ...163 Controller ...164 Software ...165 Direct Print feature...165 Control panel ...166 Paper handling ...166 Media specifications ...173 Symbol and character sets list...174 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-3070CW only)...176 Print bar codes or expanded characters 176 Libtiff Copyright and License ...184 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 185 Brother numbers ...185 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 186...
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The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed slot Tray 1 Manual When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can ...jump to the page for each printing method by clicking p in .) 1 sheet 1 Thick Paper size Number of paper 1 The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper...
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed slot Tray 1 Manual When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can ...jump to the page for each printing method by clicking p in .) 1 sheet 1 Thick Paper size Number of paper 1 The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper...
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...laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) Before you buy a lot of approximately 5%. Use neutral paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. CAUTION DO NOT use acidic or alkaline paper. Do not use ink jet paper because it ...may exhibit degraded performance. (To help you choose which paper to use recycled paper that is made for choosing your printer. This printer can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper...
...laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) Before you buy a lot of approximately 5%. Use neutral paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. CAUTION DO NOT use acidic or alkaline paper. Do not use ink jet paper because it ...may exhibit degraded performance. (To help you choose which paper to use recycled paper that is made for choosing your printer. This printer can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper...
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... paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. Do not use envelopes with edges that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. Do not use damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes. This... baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. However, some envelopes may change the envelope specifications. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 1 Most envelopes will be...
... paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. Do not use envelopes with edges that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. Do not use damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes. This... baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. However, some envelopes may change the envelope specifications. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 1 Most envelopes will be...
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Printing Methods Unprintable area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on the paper size and the printer driver you are using. Portrait 1 Landscape 1 2 4 2 4 3 3 Windows® Printer Driver and Macintosh printer driver BRScript Printer Driver for A4 / Letter size paper. The unprintable area shown below : 1 1 Note The area that cannot be printed on may vary depending on is shown in the table below is for Windows® and Macintosh (HL-3070CW only) 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4
Printing Methods Unprintable area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on the paper size and the printer driver you are using. Portrait 1 Landscape 1 2 4 2 4 3 3 Windows® Printer Driver and Macintosh printer driver BRScript Printer Driver for A4 / Letter size paper. The unprintable area shown below : 1 1 Note The area that cannot be printed on may vary depending on is shown in the table below is for Windows® and Macintosh (HL-3070CW only) 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4
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Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 5 Printing Methods 1 1 1 1 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on page 1.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Printing methods Printing on plain paper Printing on plain paper from the paper tray (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 5 Printing Methods 1 1 1 1 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on page 1.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Printing methods Printing on plain paper Printing on plain paper from the paper tray (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
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Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. e Lift up the support flap (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb) (1). The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . 1 1 IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the printer. 1 6 Printing Methods c Put paper in the printer.
Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. e Lift up the support flap (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb) (1). The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . 1 1 IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the printer. 1 6 Printing Methods c Put paper in the printer.
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Printing Methods f Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) 1 Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings you may want to make. (See Driver and Software in Chapter 2.) Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver for Windows® (HL-3070CW only) 1 3 2 Note To use the BR-Script printer driver for Windows® you must install the driver using the Custom Install from the CD-ROM. 7
Printing Methods f Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) 1 Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings you may want to make. (See Driver and Software in Chapter 2.) Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver for Windows® (HL-3070CW only) 1 3 2 Note To use the BR-Script printer driver for Windows® you must install the driver using the Custom Install from the CD-ROM. 7
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Printing Methods 1 3 8 Macintosh printer driver 1 2 g Send the print data to the printer.
Printing Methods 1 3 8 Macintosh printer driver 1 2 g Send the print data to the printer.
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Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. a Lift up the support flap (1) to use, see About paper on page 1.) 1 1 Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper or bond paper from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover. 9
Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. a Lift up the support flap (1) to use, see About paper on page 1.) 1 1 Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper or bond paper from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover. 9
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.... • If you put paper or other print media in the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it may occur and the printer will stop printing. 10 Wait until the front edge of paper in the manual feed slot...
.... • If you put paper or other print media in the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it may occur and the printer will stop printing. 10 Wait until the front edge of paper in the manual feed slot...