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...-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. 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. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your ...
...-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. 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. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your ...
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...PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use fax-back system so you must be 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...
...PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use fax-back system so you must be 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...
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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 Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer.
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... Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. Before cleaning the printer, make 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! They will damage the surface of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. When you have just used the printer, some internal...
... Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. Before cleaning the printer, make 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! They will damage the surface of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. When you have just used the printer, some internal...
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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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Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 CD-ROM 5. Printer 2. 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.
Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 CD-ROM 5. Printer 2. 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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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...
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...
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Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Paper cassette 5. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Manual feed paper guides 3 6. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Tray extension flap 2. Control panel 4 1.
Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Paper cassette 5. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Manual feed paper guides 3 6. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Tray extension flap 2. Control panel 4 1.
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Rear cover 2. USB connector 2 1. Rear cover 2. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3.
Rear cover 2. USB connector 2 1. Rear cover 2. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3.
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USB Interface connector 6. LED 9. AC power inlet 4. 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. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8.
USB Interface connector 6. LED 9. AC power inlet 4. 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. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8.
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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, including extensions... 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.
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, including extensions... 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.
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...; Do not place objects on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • 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 place the printer where it is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: • Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C ...
...; Do not place objects on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • 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 place the printer where it is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: • Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C ...
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... kind of Paper can I Use? 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 information for each selection. ...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...
... kind of Paper can I Use? 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 information for each selection. ...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...
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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 approximately... 5%. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal ...
...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 approximately... 5%. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal ...
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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. 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. 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. in this chapter. 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. 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.
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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 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure that the tips of the printer. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette.
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 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure that the tips of the printer. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette.
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Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the sliding guide. 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 to the ... (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Install the paper cassette 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 in the...
Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the sliding guide. 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 to the ... (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Install the paper cassette 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 in the...
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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. 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.