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...) is your one stop resource for all times. i Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printer needs. 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 place for...
...) is your one stop resource for all times. i Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printer needs. 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 place for...
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... 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. - Calls must be made from which you must call. Marketing Dept. ...1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother Customer Service has installed an easy...
... 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. - Calls must be made from which you must call. Marketing Dept. ...1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother Customer Service has installed an easy...
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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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...; There are extremely HOT! Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord...
...; There are extremely HOT! Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord...
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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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AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Printer 2. Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CD-ROM 5. 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 slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Printer 2. Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CD-ROM 5. 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 slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
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... 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 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 a parallel...
... 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 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 a parallel...
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Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2. Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 AC power inlet 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2. Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 AC power inlet 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
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Power switch 3. USB Interface connector 6. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. 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. USB connector 2 1. Power switch 3.
Power switch 3. USB Interface connector 6. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. 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. USB connector 2 1. Power switch 3.
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AC power inlet 4. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. LED 9. Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
AC power inlet 4. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. LED 9. Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
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Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: ... power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. 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...
Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: ... power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. 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...
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.... • Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. Keep a gap of the printer is obstructed. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably placed near a window. • Do not place the printer near devices that is easily accessible. ... (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...
.... • Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. Keep a gap of the printer is obstructed. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably placed near a window. • Do not place the printer near devices that is easily accessible. ... (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...
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Upper paper 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. Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) ...Letter ✔ Only A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Transparencies Plain paper Thicker paper Thick paper or Thicker paper 1-8 Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to see the detailed...
Upper paper 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. Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) ...Letter ✔ Only A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Transparencies Plain paper Thicker paper Thick paper or Thicker paper 1-8 Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to see the detailed...
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... 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 use with a moisture content of paper... designed for plain paper copying. • Use paper that is 75 to help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. 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 choose paper to use with a moisture content of paper... designed for plain paper copying. • Use paper that is 75 to help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. 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...
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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 Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area.
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Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in the printer driver.
Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in the printer driver.
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. 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. 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. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 2.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. 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. 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. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 2.
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... cassette. 5. Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side to 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...
... cassette. 5. Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side to 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...
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Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 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. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 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.