Users Manual - English
Page 1
You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Download the latest drivers and utilities for all times. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in a convenient...
You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Download the latest drivers and utilities for all times. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in a convenient...
Users Manual - English
Page 2
... instructions on how 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 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For USA & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and...
... instructions on how 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 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For USA & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and...
Users Manual - English
Page 3
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. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer.
Users Manual - English
Page 4
... Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. 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 have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from the power... inside the printer. When you open the front or back covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. iv To...
... Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. 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 have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from the power... inside the printer. When you open the front or back covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. iv To...
Users Manual - English
Page 5
... 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 ...
Users Manual - English
Page 9
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
Users Manual - English
Page 10
CD-ROM 5. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Documents 2 4. 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 one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Printer 2.
CD-ROM 5. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Documents 2 4. 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 one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Printer 2.
Users Manual - English
Page 11
...use a high-speed twisted cable (12 Mbps) and connect it to use the USB connector 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 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 the USB connector of your PC or on the front of your PC. • Do not use...
...use a high-speed twisted cable (12 Mbps) and connect it to use the USB connector 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 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 the USB connector of your PC or on the front of your PC. • Do not use...
Users Manual - English
Page 12
Tray extension flap 2. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed slot 7. Face down output tray 3. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. 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. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3
Tray extension flap 2. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed slot 7. Face down output tray 3. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. 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. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3
Users Manual - English
Page 13
♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Parallel Interface connector 5.
♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Parallel Interface connector 5.
Users Manual - English
Page 14
LED 9. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 USB Interface connector 6.
LED 9. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 USB Interface connector 6.
Users Manual - English
Page 15
If 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, including extensions, ... noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. 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.
If 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, including extensions, ... noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. 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.
Users Manual - English
Page 16
... on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Keep a gap of the printer is exposed to direct sunlight. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • The printer should be installed near an air conditioner. • Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. 1-7 Use a blind or a heavy...176;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. ...
... on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Keep a gap of the printer is exposed to direct sunlight. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • The printer should be installed near an air conditioner. • Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. 1-7 Use a blind or a heavy...176;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. ...
Users Manual - English
Page 17
... 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. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper...Only A4, Letter ✔ Only A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Transparencies Plain paper Thicker paper Thick paper or Thicker paper 1-8 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick...
... 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. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper...Only A4, Letter ✔ Only A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Transparencies Plain paper Thicker paper Thick paper or Thicker paper 1-8 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick...
Users Manual - English
Page 18
...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 purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. You can see the... a small quantity to ensure that is suitable. • Use paper designed for Choosing Your Paper" in the Appendix. 1-9 Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80 g/m2 ...
...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 purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. You can see the... a small quantity to ensure that is suitable. • Use paper designed for Choosing Your Paper" in the Appendix. 1-9 Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80 g/m2 ...
Users Manual - English
Page 19
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
Users Manual - English
Page 20
in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. 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 or manual feed slot. in this chapter. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1.
in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. 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 or manual feed slot. in this chapter. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1.
Users Manual - English
Page 21
Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer.
Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer.
Users Manual - English
Page 22
... the lines on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. 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 in the... printer. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the sliding guide. Paper can...
... the lines on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. 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 in the... printer. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the sliding guide. Paper can...
Users Manual - English
Page 23
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. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
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. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.