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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 all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printer needs. i Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your...
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 Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printer needs. i Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your...
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Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Power switch 3. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. AC power inlet 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Face down output tray 3. Paper cassette 5. Rear cover 2. Manual feed slot 7.
Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Power switch 3. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. AC power inlet 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Face down output tray 3. Paper cassette 5. Rear cover 2. Manual feed slot 7.
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... 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 ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up...
... 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 ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up...
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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...you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. You can see the information to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; 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 or 21 lbs...
... 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...you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. You can see the information to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; 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 or 21 lbs...
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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 or manual feed slot. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
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 or manual feed slot. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
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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. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
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..., and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to print. 1-15 Repeat this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 3 until you need to be... printed (blank side) 5 face up. 5. The printer will wait until the front edge of the paper. ✏ Note Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be used. 4. Hold the paper in this as necessary for the...
..., and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to print. 1-15 Repeat this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 3 until you need to be... printed (blank side) 5 face up. 5. The printer will wait until the front edge of the paper. ✏ Note Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be used. 4. Hold the paper in this as necessary for the...
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Select the paper you want to use referring to the rear of Paper can I Use?" Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 in the printer driver. in this paper feed and output method when you want to print on Thicker Paper and Card Stock When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to "What Kind of the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock. Use this chapter. 1.
Select the paper you want to use referring to the rear of Paper can I Use?" Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 in the printer driver. in this paper feed and output method when you want to print on Thicker Paper and Card Stock When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to "What Kind of the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock. Use this chapter. 1.
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Open the rear cover. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4. Send the print data to the printer. ✏ Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 6 until you want to the paper width you insert a sheet of the manual feed paper guides to use. 1-17 2. Using both hands, set the width of paper into the manual feed slot.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Open the rear cover. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4. Send the print data to the printer. ✏ Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 6 until you want to the paper width you insert a sheet of the manual feed paper guides to use. 1-17 2. Using both hands, set the width of paper into the manual feed slot.
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Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of the paper. After the printer ejects the printed page, the printer will wait for each sheet immediately after printing. Caution Remove each page you to insert the next sheet of paper. Stacking the sheets may cause... the paper to print. 7. Close the rear cover. ! CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 6. Repeat Step 5 for you want to curl or media feed jams. 1-18 5. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the printer automatically feeds the paper in a short distance, and then let go of the...
Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of the paper. After the printer ejects the printed page, the printer will wait for each sheet immediately after printing. Caution Remove each page you to insert the next sheet of paper. Stacking the sheets may cause... the paper to print. 7. Close the rear cover. ! CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 6. Repeat Step 5 for you want to curl or media feed jams. 1-18 5. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the printer automatically feeds the paper in a short distance, and then let go of the...
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in the printer driver. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to the rear of the printer. Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing Envelopes CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to print envelopes. ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1.
in the printer driver. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to the rear of the printer. Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing Envelopes CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to print envelopes. ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1.
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... hands, insert the envelope into the manual feed slot with the side to print. 7. 2. Using both hands, set the width of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. After you insert the next envelope. Hold the envelope in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance..., and then let go of the envelope. ✏ Note Insert the envelope into the manual feed slot until you finish the print job, close the rear cover. 1-20 ...
... hands, insert the envelope into the manual feed slot with the side to print. 7. 2. Using both hands, set the width of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. After you insert the next envelope. Hold the envelope in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance..., and then let go of the envelope. ✏ Note Insert the envelope into the manual feed slot until you finish the print job, close the rear cover. 1-20 ...
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... creased. • Embossed envelopes. • Envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. • Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside. • Envelopes that ...printing envelopes, you must fan the stack of envelopes well to Avoid CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • Envelopes that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. • Envelopes that... a pile. • Envelopes constructed with paper that exceeds the paper weight specifications for the printer. • Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are extremely shiny or highly textured. •...
... creased. • Embossed envelopes. • Envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. • Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside. • Envelopes that ...printing envelopes, you must fan the stack of envelopes well to Avoid CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • Envelopes that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. • Envelopes that... a pile. • Envelopes constructed with paper that exceeds the paper weight specifications for the printer. • Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are extremely shiny or highly textured. •...
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Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the paper cassette. 9 1. Printing on transparencies from the Paper Cassette ✏ Note Do not load more than 10 sheets of transparencies in the printer driver. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies You can print on Transparencies from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the paper cassette. 9 1. Printing on transparencies from the Paper Cassette ✏ Note Do not load more than 10 sheets of transparencies in the printer driver. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies You can print on Transparencies from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
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in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-25 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies from the Manual Feed Slot When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. 1.
in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-25 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies from the Manual Feed Slot When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. 1.
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... transparency you insert the next transparency. Using both hands, insert the transparency into the manual feed slot until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. After the printer ejects the printed transparency, the printer will wait until the printer automatically feeds it in this position until you want to the transparency width. 5. 2. Open...
... transparency you insert the next transparency. Using both hands, insert the transparency into the manual feed slot until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. After the printer ejects the printed transparency, the printer will wait until the printer automatically feeds it in this position until you want to the transparency width. 5. 2. Open...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on both sides of the Paper (Manual Duplex Printing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98,Me, and Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver. 1-27
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on both sides of the Paper (Manual Duplex Printing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98,Me, and Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver. 1-27
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Remove the printed even numbered pages from the Paper Cassette 1. in the printer driver. 2. The printer will automatically print all the odd pages on the computer screen. 4. The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on one side of the paper. 1-28 Follow the instructions on the... reverse side of the paper first. 3. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank...
Remove the printed even numbered pages from the Paper Cassette 1. in the printer driver. 2. The printer will automatically print all the odd pages on the computer screen. 4. The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on one side of the paper. 1-28 Follow the instructions on the... reverse side of the paper first. 3. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank...
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...Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the Manual Feed Slot ! Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them , or you may get... paper feed errors. • The use of the paper. 1-29 Select the required manual duplex printing mode and manual feed mode from the driver...
...Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the Manual Feed Slot ! Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them , or you may get... paper feed errors. • The use of the paper. 1-29 Select the required manual duplex printing mode and manual feed mode from the driver...
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Page Setting 5. Manual Duplex 3. Device Options 2-3 ♦ Advanced Tab 3 2 1 CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 4 5 You can change the following settings by clicking the icons. 1. Print Quality 2. Watermark 4.
Page Setting 5. Manual Duplex 3. Device Options 2-3 ♦ Advanced Tab 3 2 1 CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 4 5 You can change the following settings by clicking the icons. 1. Print Quality 2. Watermark 4.