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... for your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. 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 all times. The...
... for your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. 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 all times. The...
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... made from which 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. - Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions... on how to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses ...
... made from which 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. - Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions... on how to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses ...
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Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. 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. ! iii
Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. 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. ! iii
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... sure you open the front or back covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! 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...
... sure you open the front or back covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! 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...
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... PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 1-16 v Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What 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?
... PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 1-16 v Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What 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?
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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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CD-ROM 5. 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. Printer 2.
CD-ROM 5. 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. Printer 2.
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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 or on the front of your PC. • Do not use a parallel ...
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 or on the front of your PC. • Do not use a parallel ...
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AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Face down output tray 3. Rear cover 2. Control panel 4 1. Power switch 3. Manual feed slot 7. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Face down output tray 3. Rear cover 2. Control panel 4 1. Power switch 3. Manual feed slot 7. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
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Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. USB connector 2 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1.
Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. USB connector 2 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1.
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Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 AC power inlet 4. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. LED 9. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3.
Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 AC power inlet 4. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. LED 9. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3.
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...5 metres (16.5 feet). 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. Do not share... the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the...
...5 metres (16.5 feet). 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. Do not share... the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the...
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... used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place the printer in a well-ventilated room. • Place the printer on top of the printer. • Do not place the printer near a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields...
... used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place the printer in a well-ventilated room. • Place the printer on top of the printer. • Do not place the printer near a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields...
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... of Paper can I Use? 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 ...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...
... of Paper can I Use? 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 ...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... 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 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... 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 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. in this chapter. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in the printer driver. Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in this chapter. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in the printer driver. Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. 2.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. 2.
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... extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Install the paper cassette in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Make sure it is inserted fully into the... the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the cassette. 5. Send the print data to the printer. 1-13 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 be loaded up...
... extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Install the paper cassette in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Make sure it is inserted fully into the... the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the cassette. 5. Send the print data to the printer. 1-13 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 be loaded up...
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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. 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.