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... quick and easy reference at any time. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in...
... quick and easy reference at any time. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in...
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Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. • Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be sure to use a high-speed ... for the interface you use a USB cable, be IEEE 1284-compliant. • Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard. 1-2
Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. • Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be sure to use a high-speed ... for the interface you use a USB cable, be IEEE 1284-compliant. • Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard. 1-2
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Control panel 4 1. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Rear cover 2. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Power switch 3. Manual feed slot 7. AC power inlet 4. Paper cassette 5.
Control panel 4 1. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Rear cover 2. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Power switch 3. Manual feed slot 7. AC power inlet 4. Paper cassette 5.
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Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. USB Interface connector 6. USB connector 2 1. AC power inlet 4. AC power inlet 4. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5.
Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. USB Interface connector 6. USB connector 2 1. AC power inlet 4. AC power inlet 4. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5.
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Power switch 3. LED 9. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Rear cover 2.
Power switch 3. LED 9. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Rear cover 2.
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... Optional lower tray Tray 1 Manual Tray 2 (For HL-1450, HL-1470N users only) Click the check mark in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
... Optional lower tray Tray 1 Manual Tray 2 (For HL-1450, HL-1470N users only) Click the check mark in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
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... also be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000 PCL (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) driver BR-Script (PostScript Level 2 language emulation) driver (HL-1450/HL-1470N user only) For Macintosh (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Only) BR-Script...
... also be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000 PCL (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) driver BR-Script (PostScript Level 2 language emulation) driver (HL-1450/HL-1470N user only) For Macintosh (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Only) BR-Script...
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...can change the resolution as a watermark, you can manually change the size of manual duplex binding directions are available for graphics (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only) Toner Save You can change the print image scaling and select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-4 Six types of... 600 x 600 dpi 1200 x 600 dpi for each orientation. Manual Duplex If you like on the toner save and print settings. CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Print Quality Select the resolution, toner save mode, which reduces the print density. Watermark You can change the font, darkness and ...
...can change the resolution as a watermark, you can manually change the size of manual duplex binding directions are available for graphics (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only) Toner Save You can change the print image scaling and select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-4 Six types of... 600 x 600 dpi 1200 x 600 dpi for each orientation. Manual Duplex If you like on the toner save and print settings. CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Print Quality Select the resolution, toner save mode, which reduces the print density. Watermark You can change the font, darkness and ...
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♦ Support Tab CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE • You can download the latest driver or get additional 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, Font list, etc. (HL-1440/HL-1450/HL-1470N users only) 2-7
♦ Support Tab CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE • You can download the latest driver or get additional 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, Font list, etc. (HL-1440/HL-1450/HL-1470N users only) 2-7
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Select the port where your printer is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver or visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ♦ Details Tab 1. Select the printer driver that you are using. 2. CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Features in the PS Printer Driver ✏ Note This section is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-8
Select the port where your printer is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver or visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ♦ Details Tab 1. Select the printer driver that you are using. 2. CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Features in the PS Printer Driver ✏ Note This section is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-8
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For Macintosh Users CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE This printer supports Macintosh® OS 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.1. For more detailed information visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com For USB Users (HL-1440/1450/1470N Users Only) Computer Requirements: Power Macintosh having a pre-installed USB port 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Mac OS 8.51...
For Macintosh Users CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE This printer supports Macintosh® OS 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.1. For more detailed information visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com For USB Users (HL-1440/1450/1470N Users Only) Computer Requirements: Power Macintosh having a pre-installed USB port 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Mac OS 8.51...
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Software for Networks CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ✏ Note This section is for HL-1470N only. 3 BRAdmin Professional The BRAdmin Professional software is a utility for managing your printer on the network. Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can manipulate the printer forms (Fonts, Macros or fixed forms) that are running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. It allows you to easily configure and check the status of your Brother network enabled printers that you may have stored in the internal flash memory. 2-14
Software for Networks CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ✏ Note This section is for HL-1470N only. 3 BRAdmin Professional The BRAdmin Professional software is a utility for managing your printer on the network. Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can manipulate the printer forms (Fonts, Macros or fixed forms) that are running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. It allows you to easily configure and check the status of your Brother network enabled printers that you may have stored in the internal flash memory. 2-14
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... EPSON (default) HP LaserJet BR-Script 2 EPSON FX-850 IBM HP LaserJet BR-Script 2 IBM ProPrinter XL 2-15 The printer can select from the computer, it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to create automatically running .exe... CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Network Printer Driver Wizard The Network Printer Driver Wizard software can be used to ease the installation of a printer into a peerto-peer environment. Automatic Emulation Selection ✏ Note This section is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N only. 4 This printer has an ...
... EPSON (default) HP LaserJet BR-Script 2 EPSON FX-850 IBM HP LaserJet BR-Script 2 IBM ProPrinter XL 2-15 The printer can select from the computer, it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to create automatically running .exe... CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Network Printer Driver Wizard The Network Printer Driver Wizard software can be used to ease the installation of a printer into a peerto-peer environment. Automatic Emulation Selection ✏ Note This section is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N only. 4 This printer has an ...
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Using the Printer Driver ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only. 2 If you are using Brother's Windows PCL printer driver, you can print the current configuration and a list of the internal fonts by clicking the Print Config and Print Font buttons in the Support tab. 3-10
Using the Printer Driver ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only. 2 If you are using Brother's Windows PCL printer driver, you can print the current configuration and a list of the internal fonts by clicking the Print Config and Print Font buttons in the Support tab. 3-10
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... full errors. For HL-1440 Users This printer has 2 Mbytes of 34 Mbytes by installing a commercially available SIMM (single in the following optional accessories. We recommend that you need to a total of standard memory and a slot for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only. ...is fitted on the board, the other 4 Mbytes is for optional additional memory. For HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users These printers have 8 Mbytes of standard memory and a slot for each item. Model HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N SIMM ✔ ✔ ✔ Lower Tray Unit ✔ ✔ Print...
... full errors. For HL-1440 Users This printer has 2 Mbytes of 34 Mbytes by installing a commercially available SIMM (single in the following optional accessories. We recommend that you need to a total of standard memory and a slot for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only. ...is fitted on the board, the other 4 Mbytes is for optional additional memory. For HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users These printers have 8 Mbytes of standard memory and a slot for each item. Model HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N SIMM ✔ ✔ ✔ Lower Tray Unit ✔ ✔ Print...
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... and may be necessary if you are using the Page Protection function. (For HL-1440 users) y The resident memory of HL-1440 printer is 2 MB, you will need to expand the printer memory by adding a SIMM to print at 1200 dpi. (For HL-1470N users) y You have already installed a SIMM module in the slot, ...you need to use the FTP/IPP protocol. ✏ Note The printer has only one slot for...
... and may be necessary if you are using the Page Protection function. (For HL-1440 users) y The resident memory of HL-1440 printer is 2 MB, you will need to expand the printer memory by adding a SIMM to print at 1200 dpi. (For HL-1470N users) y You have already installed a SIMM module in the slot, ...you need to use the FTP/IPP protocol. ✏ Note The printer has only one slot for...
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It can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb.). For installation details, see the instructions supplied with the lower tray unit. 4-6 To purchase the optional lower tray unit, please consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. The lower tray unit is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. Lower Tray Unit ✏ Note This section is a device that functions as an additional paper source.
It can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb.). For installation details, see the instructions supplied with the lower tray unit. 4-6 To purchase the optional lower tray unit, please consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. The lower tray unit is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. Lower Tray Unit ✏ Note This section is a device that functions as an additional paper source.
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...when you use it on the HL-1230, HL-1440 or HL-1450 printers: • TCP/IP, Netware, NetBIOS, Banyan VINES, LAT and DLC/LLC protocols • Superior network and printer management: - Embedded web server support. • Flash memory for HL-1230, HL-1440 and HL-1450 users only. BRAdmin Professional ...Windows-based Management utility. - SNMP MIB I and MIB II over IP or IPX - An optional network print server (NC-2010p) allows your printer to be connected to your network via DEC ...
...when you use it on the HL-1230, HL-1440 or HL-1450 printers: • TCP/IP, Netware, NetBIOS, Banyan VINES, LAT and DLC/LLC protocols • Superior network and printer management: - Embedded web server support. • Flash memory for HL-1230, HL-1440 and HL-1450 users only. BRAdmin Professional ...Windows-based Management utility. - SNMP MIB I and MIB II over IP or IPX - An optional network print server (NC-2010p) allows your printer to be connected to your network via DEC ...
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..., HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. ...See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. • The paper cassette may be out of settings below will report problems with the printer...
..., HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. ...See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. • The paper cassette may be out of settings below will report problems with the printer...
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... toner cartridge and have it on . CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) TONER EMPTY TONER LOW FUSER MALFUNCTION LASER BD MALFUNCTION SCANNER MALFUNCTION D-RAM ERROR NV-RAM ERROR MAIN MOTOR ERROR ENGINE INTERFACE ERROR ...Action • Reduce the complexity of the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a ...
... toner cartridge and have it on . CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) TONER EMPTY TONER LOW FUSER MALFUNCTION LASER BD MALFUNCTION SCANNER MALFUNCTION D-RAM ERROR NV-RAM ERROR MAIN MOTOR ERROR ENGINE INTERFACE ERROR ...Action • Reduce the complexity of the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a ...