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CD-ROM 4. Documentation 3. AC power cord 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1. Paper cassette 1-1 Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Printer 5.
CD-ROM 4. Documentation 3. AC power cord 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1. Paper cassette 1-1 Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Printer 5.
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...Toner Save mode, which reduces the printer density. • With the Print setting set to MANUAL, you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. 2-5 If you can save and Print settings. • You can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi HQ1200: Brother... HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed. • Toner Save You can change the Brightness, Contrast, Graphics mode settings and TrueType mode options manually. ...
...Toner Save mode, which reduces the printer density. • With the Print setting set to MANUAL, you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. 2-5 If you can save and Print settings. • You can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi HQ1200: Brother... HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed. • Toner Save You can change the Brightness, Contrast, Graphics mode settings and TrueType mode options manually. ...
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For more information, see Chapter 3.) 2 Select the installed options from the list. 2-14 Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Job spooling (You need to set the RAM Disk size first. Device Options 1 2 1 You can change settings by clicking the setting and then selecting a new value in the Change Settings box.
For more information, see Chapter 3.) 2 Select the installed options from the list. 2-14 Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Job spooling (You need to set the RAM Disk size first. Device Options 1 2 1 You can change settings by clicking the setting and then selecting a new value in the Change Settings box.
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...(SHORT BIND) QUALITY Setting Menu RESOLUTION HRC TONER SAVE DENSITY Description =300/600/HQ1200 You can choose a print resolution of 300, 600 or HQ1200. =OFF/LIGHT/MEDIUM/DARK HRC: High Resolution Control offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with a resolution of 300 or 600...
...(SHORT BIND) QUALITY Setting Menu RESOLUTION HRC TONER SAVE DENSITY Description =300/600/HQ1200 You can choose a print resolution of 300, 600 or HQ1200. =OFF/LIGHT/MEDIUM/DARK HRC: High Resolution Control offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with a resolution of 300 or 600...
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MODE PAPER QUALITY SETUP MENU SOURCE MP FIRST MP SIZE= MANUAL FEED DUPLEX RESOLUTION HRC TONER SAVE DENSITY LANGUAGE LCD DENSITY POWER SAVE TIME AUTO CONTINUE LOCK PANEL REPRINT EMULATION KEEP PCL Factory Setting =AUTO =OFF =A4/LTR =OFF =OFF =600 =MEDIUM =OFF =0 =ENGLISH =0 =5 MIN. =OFF =OFF =ON =AUTO (EPSON) =OFF CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL 3-37
MODE PAPER QUALITY SETUP MENU SOURCE MP FIRST MP SIZE= MANUAL FEED DUPLEX RESOLUTION HRC TONER SAVE DENSITY LANGUAGE LCD DENSITY POWER SAVE TIME AUTO CONTINUE LOCK PANEL REPRINT EMULATION KEEP PCL Factory Setting =AUTO =OFF =A4/LTR =OFF =OFF =600 =MEDIUM =OFF =0 =ENGLISH =0 =5 MIN. =OFF =OFF =ON =AUTO (EPSON) =OFF CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL 3-37
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the consumables You need to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. (appears at intervals) TONER LOW See the TONER LOW message explanation in this chapter. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter. When the time comes to replace the consumables periodically. CHANGE DRUM SOON See the CHANGE DRUM SOON message explanation in this chapter. • Accessories Toner cartridge Drum unit See Replacing the Toner cartridge in this chapter See Replacing the Drum unit in this chapter 5-1
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the consumables You need to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. (appears at intervals) TONER LOW See the TONER LOW message explanation in this chapter. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter. When the time comes to replace the consumables periodically. CHANGE DRUM SOON See the CHANGE DRUM SOON message explanation in this chapter. • Accessories Toner cartridge Drum unit See Replacing the Toner cartridge in this chapter See Replacing the Drum unit in this chapter 5-1
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...Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,500 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 0). ✒ Note • Toner... consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page and the print density setting. • The greater the image coverage, the greater the toner consumption. ...8226; If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, toner consumption varies accordingly. • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge ...
...Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,500 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 0). ✒ Note • Toner... consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page and the print density setting. • The greater the image coverage, the greater the toner consumption. ...8226; If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, toner consumption varies accordingly. • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge ...
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To replace the toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. TONER LOW message (appears at intervals) TONER LOW If the LCD shows this chapter. 5-4
To replace the toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. TONER LOW message (appears at intervals) TONER LOW If the LCD shows this chapter. 5-4
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To obtain toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. ☛1 Press the Cover release button and then open the Front cover. Fig. 5-1 5-5 TONER EMPTY message CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages routinely. TONER EMPTY Replacing the Toner cartridge ✒ Note To ensure optimum print quality, be sure to use quality toner cartridges. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge.
To obtain toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. ☛1 Press the Cover release button and then open the Front cover. Fig. 5-1 5-5 TONER EMPTY message CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages routinely. TONER EMPTY Replacing the Toner cartridge ✒ Note To ensure optimum print quality, be sure to use quality toner cartridges. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge.
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Fig. 5-2 ! Pull out the Drum unit assembly. Caution • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. 5-6 ☛ 2.
Fig. 5-2 ! Pull out the Drum unit assembly. Caution • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. 5-6 ☛ 2.
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Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with local plastic waste regulations. 5-7 Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the used toner cartridge in accordance with cold water. ✒ Note • Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge. • Dispose of the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. Fig. 5-3 !
Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with local plastic waste regulations. 5-7 Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the used toner cartridge in accordance with cold water. ✒ Note • Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge. • Dispose of the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. Fig. 5-3 !
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... • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party Toner cartridge may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to the performance and life of the printer itself. Unpack the new Toner cartridge. Keeping the cartridge horizontal, gently ...rock it in the printer. Fig. 5-4 ! Warranty coverage does not apply to side ...
... • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party Toner cartridge may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to the performance and life of the printer itself. Unpack the new Toner cartridge. Keeping the cartridge horizontal, gently ...rock it in the printer. Fig. 5-4 ! Warranty coverage does not apply to side ...
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☛5 Remove the protective cover. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 ! Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9
☛5 Remove the protective cover. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 ! Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9
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Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it lock into place. Caution Make sure you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 Fig. 5-6 ! When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. ☛ 6.
Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it lock into place. Caution Make sure you pick up the Drum unit assembly. 5-10 Fig. 5-6 ! When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. ☛ 6.
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... this chapter. 5-11 Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you return the tab to the home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. Caution Make sure that you clean the printer when you re-install the Drum unit assembly. Close the Front cover. ☛ 7. otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛...
... this chapter. 5-11 Fig. 5-8 ✒ Note We recommend that you return the tab to the home position (L) before you replace the Toner cartridge. Caution Make sure that you clean the printer when you re-install the Drum unit assembly. Close the Front cover. ☛ 7. otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛...
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...humidity, type of paper, type of pages per print job, etc. The printer should be printed by your drum will be used , the number of toner used only in the print quality. Replacing the Drum unit This printer can print approximately 20,000 pages *1 with adequate ventilation. 5-12 Under ideal ... at approximately 20,000 pages. Because we cannot guarantee a minimum number of its life. CHANGE DRUM SOON message CHANGE DRUM SOON The printer uses a Drum unit to create the print images on the average type of print job and paper. ✒ Note There are many factors that...
...humidity, type of paper, type of pages per print job, etc. The printer should be printed by your drum will be used , the number of toner used only in the print quality. Replacing the Drum unit This printer can print approximately 20,000 pages *1 with adequate ventilation. 5-12 Under ideal ... at approximately 20,000 pages. Because we cannot guarantee a minimum number of its life. CHANGE DRUM SOON message CHANGE DRUM SOON The printer uses a Drum unit to create the print images on the average type of print job and paper. ✒ Note There are many factors that...
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Caution • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. 5-13 Press the Cover release button; Fig. 5-10 ! Fig. 5-9 ☛ 2. and then open the Front cover. Pull out the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 1.
Caution • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. 5-13 Press the Cover release button; Fig. 5-10 ! Fig. 5-9 ☛ 2. and then open the Front cover. Pull out the Drum unit assembly. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 1.
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Fig. 5-11 ! Be sure to unpack a Drum unit until immediately before you install it in the printer. Caution Wait to seal up the Drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the Drum unit assembly. If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to local regulations. ...While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. ✒ Note Discard the...
Fig. 5-11 ! Be sure to unpack a Drum unit until immediately before you install it in the printer. Caution Wait to seal up the Drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the Drum unit assembly. If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to local regulations. ...While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the unit. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. ✒ Note Discard the...
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Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. Fig. 5-12 ! Fig. 5-13 5-15 Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it lock into the new Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly. ☛ 6. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer.
Install the Toner cartridge into place with a click. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. Fig. 5-12 ! Fig. 5-13 5-15 Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it lock into the new Drum unit until you hear it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly. ☛ 6. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer.
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☛ 7. See "How to the instructions supplied with the new Drum unit. ✒ Note Do not reset the page counter when you replace the Drum unit. Reset the page counter referring to clean the printer" in this chapter. 5-16 Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8.
☛ 7. See "How to the instructions supplied with the new Drum unit. ✒ Note Do not reset the page counter when you replace the Drum unit. Reset the page counter referring to clean the printer" in this chapter. 5-16 Close the Front cover. ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8.