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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 a convenient place for quick and easy reference at any time. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. i The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother....com) is your one stop resource for your printer needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for all your printers, read this manual from the...
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 a convenient place for quick and easy reference at any time. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. i The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother....com) is your one stop resource for your printer needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for all your printers, read this manual from the...
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...276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 1-514-685-6464 (within Montreal) If you can use the system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. INTERNET ADDRESSES http://www....brother.com and http://solutions.brother.com ii You can get instant answers to use fax-back system so you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA...
...276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 1-514-685-6464 (within Montreal) If you can use the system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. INTERNET ADDRESSES http://www....brother.com and http://solutions.brother.com ii You can get instant answers to use fax-back system so you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA...
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Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. iii 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. iii 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. !
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... sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! Caution y Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. They will damage the surface of the printer. When you have turned off the power switch... and unplugged the power cord from the power outlet. ! iv Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you open the front or back covers of the...
... sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! Caution y Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. They will damage the surface of the printer. When you have turned off the power switch... and unplugged the power cord from the power outlet. ! iv Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you open the front or back covers of the...
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... is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use? PPrriinntt MMeeddiiaa aanndd SSiizzee RReeccoommmmeennddeedd PPaappeerr PPrriinnttaabbllee AArreeaa 1-8 11--88 11--99 ...
... is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use? PPrriinntt MMeeddiiaa aanndd SSiizzee RReeccoommmmeennddeedd PPaappeerr PPrriinnttaabbllee AArreeaa 1-8 11--88 11--99 ...
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Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-2 Error Message Printouts 6-4 Paper Handling 6-5 Paper Jams and How to Clear Them 6-6 Other Problems FFoorr MMaacciinnttoosshh wwiitthh UUSSBB Improving the Print Quality 6-10 66--1111 6-12 How to Print Correctly APPENDIX Printer Specifications 6-18 A-1 Important Information for Choosing Your Paper A-6 Trademarks A-10 INDEX I-1 ix
Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-2 Error Message Printouts 6-4 Paper Handling 6-5 Paper Jams and How to Clear Them 6-6 Other Problems FFoorr MMaacciinnttoosshh wwiitthh UUSSBB Improving the Print Quality 6-10 66--1111 6-12 How to Print Correctly APPENDIX Printer Specifications 6-18 A-1 Important Information for Choosing Your Paper A-6 Trademarks A-10 INDEX I-1 ix
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CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CD-ROM 5. Printer 2. Documents 2 4. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1
CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CD-ROM 5. Printer 2. Documents 2 4. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1
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Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC. • Do not use . • Today most parallel cables support bi-directional ...
Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC. • Do not use . • Today most parallel cables support bi-directional ...
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Rear cover 2. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Tray extension flap 2. Paper cassette 5. Front cover 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Manual feed slot 7. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Face down output tray 3.
Rear cover 2. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Tray extension flap 2. Paper cassette 5. Front cover 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Manual feed slot 7. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Face down output tray 3.
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Parallel Interface connector 5. USB connector 2 1. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Rear cover 2. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3.
Parallel Interface connector 5. USB connector 2 1. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Rear cover 2. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3.
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Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. LED 9.
Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. LED 9.
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... the specified power range. If you use an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. Use a voltage regulator if ...the power source is not stable. 1-6 Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord...
... the specified power range. If you use an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. Use a voltage regulator if ...the power source is not stable. 1-6 Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord...
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... open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on top of the printer. • Do not place the printer near devices that is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: • Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32...;C (50°F to 90.5°F) • Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not...
... open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on top of the printer. • Do not place the printer near devices that is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: • Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32...;C (50°F to 90.5°F) • Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not...
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... tray Manual feed slot 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? Their descriptions used in the following ...10004; Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray unit. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to see...
... tray Manual feed slot 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? Their descriptions used in the following ...10004; Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray unit. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to see...
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...DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 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 you choose paper to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral ...paper; You can see the information to help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual...
...DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 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 you choose paper to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral ...paper; You can see the information to help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual...
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Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10
Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10
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Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
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Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure that the tips of the printer. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. 2. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load.
Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure that the tips of the printer. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. 2. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load.
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... lines on one side, load the side to be printed (blank side) face down in the cassette. 5. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not ...to the printer. 1-13 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. y When you remove printed pages ...
... lines on one side, load the side to be printed (blank side) face down in the cassette. 5. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not ...to the printer. 1-13 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. y When you remove printed pages ...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Plain Paper from the Manual Feed Slot ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 2 into the manual feed slot. 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Plain Paper from the Manual Feed Slot ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 2 into the manual feed slot. 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 in the printer driver.