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Brother Laser Printer HL-600 Series User's Guide Click Here for Table of Contents I
Brother Laser Printer HL-600 Series User's Guide Click Here for Table of Contents I
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II It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. Failure to remove it and place it in Chapter 5. See "REPACKING THE PRINTER" in the plastic bag. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer and place it in the plastic bag during transit. Warning When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the Printer and will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during ...
II It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. Failure to remove it and place it in Chapter 5. See "REPACKING THE PRINTER" in the plastic bag. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer and place it in the plastic bag during transit. Warning When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the Printer and will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during ...
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Laser Printer HL-600 Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In Canada 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 714-859-9700 (within California) 1-800-361-6466 If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In Canada Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation, Ltd. 1, Rue Hôtel De Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q. Canada H9B3H6 i
Laser Printer HL-600 Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In Canada 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 714-859-9700 (within California) 1-800-361-6466 If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In Canada Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation, Ltd. 1, Rue Hôtel De Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q. Canada H9B3H6 i
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...Microsoft in this User's Guide are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh ... typographical and other countries. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ii USER'S GUIDE Trademarks The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product...
...Microsoft in this User's Guide are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh ... typographical and other countries. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ii USER'S GUIDE Trademarks The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATIONS v CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS 1-1 Finding Out How to Use the Printer 1-1 Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1-1 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER 1-2 Printer Overview 1-2 Features 1-3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 1-5 Power Supply 1-5 Environment 1-5 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER 2-4 MANUAL FEED SLOT 2-8 OUTPUT TRAY AND PAPER SUPPORT WIRE 2-10 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LAMPS 3-1 READY Lamp 3-1 DATA Lamp 3-2 MANUAL Lamp 3-2 ALARM Lamp 3-2 SWITCHES 3-3 SELECT (RESET) switch 3-3 SELECT ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATIONS v CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS 1-1 Finding Out How to Use the Printer 1-1 Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 1-1 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER 1-2 Printer Overview 1-2 Features 1-3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 1-5 Power Supply 1-5 Environment 1-5 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER 2-4 MANUAL FEED SLOT 2-8 OUTPUT TRAY AND PAPER SUPPORT WIRE 2-10 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LAMPS 3-1 READY Lamp 3-1 DATA Lamp 3-2 MANUAL Lamp 3-2 ALARM Lamp 3-2 SWITCHES 3-3 SELECT (RESET) switch 3-3 SELECT ...
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USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD 4-1 Selecting the RS-422A or RS-232C Serial Interface 4-2 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-3 Connecting the Serial Interface Cable 4-5 MEMORY BOARD 4-6 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 5-1 REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT 5-5 ADJUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY 5-9 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-10 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-10 Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit 5-11 REPACKING THE PRINTER 5-14 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE 6-1 Operator Calls 6-1 Service Calls 6-4 PAPER JAMS 6-5 Q & A 6-8 Setting...
USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD 4-1 Selecting the RS-422A or RS-232C Serial Interface 4-2 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-3 Connecting the Serial Interface Cable 4-5 MEMORY BOARD 4-6 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 5-1 REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT 5-5 ADJUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY 5-9 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-10 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-10 Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit 5-11 REPACKING THE PRINTER 5-14 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE 6-1 Operator Calls 6-1 Service Calls 6-4 PAPER JAMS 6-5 Q & A 6-8 Setting...
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... U.S. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This means that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. These limits are applied to the U.S.A. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For USA Only) This equipment has been tested and found...
... U.S. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This means that to which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. These limits are applied to the U.S.A. REGULATIONS REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For USA Only) This equipment has been tested and found...
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... 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Compliance is mandatory for laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan This product complies with the FDA regulations and must be correctly wired to provide connection...
... 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Compliance is mandatory for laser products manufactured from August 1, 1976. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan This product complies with the FDA regulations and must be correctly wired to provide connection...
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... and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by : Brother International Europe Ltd. declare that this product is registered by JQA Quality Assurance and BSI Quality Assuarance. Brother Industries, Ltd., Kariya Plant 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya-shi,...ministère des Communications. Manufactured at the following the provisions of Communications. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. JQA Certificate of Registration No. 0340 Issued...
... and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by : Brother International Europe Ltd. declare that this product is registered by JQA Quality Assurance and BSI Quality Assuarance. Brother Industries, Ltd., Kariya Plant 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya-shi,...ministère des Communications. Manufactured at the following the provisions of Communications. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. JQA Certificate of Registration No. 0340 Issued...
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only) If the power cord supplied with cut wires is dangerous if plugged into a live socket outlet. If the replacement plug is marked with the letter "E" or by ASTA to the terminal in your electrical outlet, remove the plug from the power cord then it . If a moulded plug is coloured green and yellow must be connected to BS1362 with the same rating as the orginal fuse. THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED. Cut each of the cord must be secured inside . USER'S GUIDE IMPORTANT (For U.K. The wires in the mains cord are cololured in accordance with the following code...
only) If the power cord supplied with cut wires is dangerous if plugged into a live socket outlet. If the replacement plug is marked with the letter "E" or by ASTA to the terminal in your electrical outlet, remove the plug from the power cord then it . If a moulded plug is coloured green and yellow must be connected to BS1362 with the same rating as the orginal fuse. THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED. Cut each of the cord must be secured inside . USER'S GUIDE IMPORTANT (For U.K. The wires in the mains cord are cololured in accordance with the following code...
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Read each guidebook in this printer. Read the Software Setup Guide to set up your computer for this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury or damage to the printer. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. 1-1 Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - Chapter 3 • Options - Chapter 6 • Specifications - CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Printer ...
Read each guidebook in this printer. Read the Software Setup Guide to set up your computer for this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury or damage to the printer. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. 1-1 Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - Chapter 3 • Options - Chapter 6 • Specifications - CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Printer ...
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Some models have these options pre-installed. 1-2 USER'S GUIDE ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview Paper Support Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Top Cover Control Panel Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot Output Tray Paper Support Wire Fig. 1-1 Front View RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface ON 12 345678 Power Cord Print Density Dial Parallel Interface Port Slide Switch Fig. 1-2 Rear View DIP Switches Note (*) RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface Port, RS-422A/RS-232C Slide Switch and DIP Switches for Serial are optionally available.
Some models have these options pre-installed. 1-2 USER'S GUIDE ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview Paper Support Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Top Cover Control Panel Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot Output Tray Paper Support Wire Fig. 1-1 Front View RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface ON 12 345678 Power Cord Print Density Dial Parallel Interface Port Slide Switch Fig. 1-2 Rear View DIP Switches Note (*) RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface Port, RS-422A/RS-232C Slide Switch and DIP Switches for Serial are optionally available.
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When you want to set various printer settings including economy printing mode, custom paper size and sleep mode settings. t Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™-compatible fonts for DOS The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. t Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows 3.1 are available on a floppy disk supplied with microfine toner and six pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). You can monitor the printer status while running in the DOS (...
When you want to set various printer settings including economy printing mode, custom paper size and sleep mode settings. t Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™-compatible fonts for DOS The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. t Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows 3.1 are available on a floppy disk supplied with microfine toner and six pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). You can monitor the printer status while running in the DOS (...
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t Enhanced Memory Management The printer has its own Data Compression Technology, which allows your printer to be used for IBM PC or compatible. t Environmentally Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will cut your printer. You can select this option, you can use . You need to Apple Macintosh computers. t Optional Apple Macintosh Interface (Pre-installed in some countries) The optional Apple Macintosh serial interface kit is available, which can both an IBM PC, or compatible and an Apple Macintosh at the same time. The printer consumes less than 10W when in use ...
t Enhanced Memory Management The printer has its own Data Compression Technology, which allows your printer to be used for IBM PC or compatible. t Environmentally Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will cut your printer. You can select this option, you can use . You need to Apple Macintosh computers. t Optional Apple Macintosh Interface (Pre-installed in some countries) The optional Apple Macintosh serial interface kit is available, which can both an IBM PC, or compatible and an Apple Macintosh at the same time. The printer consumes less than 10W when in use ...
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Use the printer only within the specified power range. Do not place the printer in your district Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should be installed near a window. Do not place the printer where it is not stable. Do not place objects on a flat, horizontal surface. AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage in a dusty place. Place the printer on top of the printer. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, it is easily accessible. Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. Do not ...
Use the printer only within the specified power range. Do not place the printer in your district Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should be installed near a window. Do not place the printer where it is not stable. Do not place objects on a flat, horizontal surface. AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage in a dusty place. Place the printer on top of the printer. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, it is easily accessible. Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. Do not ...
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Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for the best print quality. We recommend you use label or transparancies which are designed for laser printer. CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer can handle paper that you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper, on paper specifications, consult your nearest authorised sales representative or the place of purchase of your printer will not load from the multi-purpose sheet feeder, use the manual feed slot and try again. 2-1 For more ...
Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for the best print quality. We recommend you use label or transparancies which are designed for laser printer. CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer can handle paper that you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper, on paper specifications, consult your nearest authorised sales representative or the place of purchase of your printer will not load from the multi-purpose sheet feeder, use the manual feed slot and try again. 2-1 For more ...
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If so, you should straighten the paper as much as organizer sheets, you must fan the stack well to avoid the paper jams and misfeeds. Feeding curled paper cause paper jams and misfeeds. Before using paper with a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that it has no curl. Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper The following types of envelopes are not recommended for use. • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped envelopes • Extremely shiny or highly textured envelopes • Envelopes with clasps • Envelopes of...
If so, you should straighten the paper as much as organizer sheets, you must fan the stack well to avoid the paper jams and misfeeds. Feeding curled paper cause paper jams and misfeeds. Before using paper with a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that it has no curl. Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper The following types of envelopes are not recommended for use. • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped envelopes • Extremely shiny or highly textured envelopes • Envelopes with clasps • Envelopes of...
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Printable Area CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING The figure below shows the physically printable area. Unprintable area Approximately 4 mm(0.16 inch) for any sizes of paper Fig. 2-3 Printable Area 2-3
Printable Area CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING The figure below shows the physically printable area. Unprintable area Approximately 4 mm(0.16 inch) for any sizes of paper Fig. 2-3 Printable Area 2-3
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USER'S GUIDE MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder that can feed plain paper, envelopes and organizer paper. Caution When you have selected the proper paper source, paper size and orientation. Note • You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application software. • If your application software does not support your application software. 2. Then adjust the print area by loading paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder. To use the manual feed slot. If the printer is in sleep mode when it receives data,...
USER'S GUIDE MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder that can feed plain paper, envelopes and organizer paper. Caution When you have selected the proper paper source, paper size and orientation. Note • You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application software. • If your application software does not support your application software. 2. Then adjust the print area by loading paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder. To use the manual feed slot. If the printer is in sleep mode when it receives data,...
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If you load too many sheets, paper jams could occur. • Make sure that the paper is stacked below the w mark. • If there is still some paper in the feeder, you load envelopes in the feeder, make sure they are inserted in the direction shown above. 2-5 Load paper into the feeder, follow these steps. 1. Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder. ( ) 2. Fig. 2-4 Opening the Feeder and Loading Paper or Envelope in the Feeder Note If you must first remove it, put it together with the printing surface face down. ( ) Caution • The feeder can hold up to 200 ...
If you load too many sheets, paper jams could occur. • Make sure that the paper is stacked below the w mark. • If there is still some paper in the feeder, you load envelopes in the feeder, make sure they are inserted in the direction shown above. 2-5 Load paper into the feeder, follow these steps. 1. Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder. ( ) 2. Fig. 2-4 Opening the Feeder and Loading Paper or Envelope in the Feeder Note If you must first remove it, put it together with the printing surface face down. ( ) Caution • The feeder can hold up to 200 ...