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Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can use the printer, you must set up the printer. Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you can download driver updates and product information. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the hardware and install the driver.
Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at http://solutions.brother.com. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can use the printer, you must set up the printer. Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you can download driver updates and product information. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at all times. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the hardware and install the driver.
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BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-3450CN Series User's Guide (For... 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. - You can get instant answers...printer. Calls must call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESSES Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother...
BBrrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-3450CN Series User's Guide (For... 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. - You can get instant answers...printer. Calls must call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESSES Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother...
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... View 1-5 Features 1-6 Options 1-12 Compact Flash Card 1-13 RAM 1-13 Operating and Storage Environment 1-13 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINTER DRIVER 2-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows® 95/98/Me Users Only) 2-2 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows® 95/98/Me users only) 2-10 Software for networks 2-15 Software for Windows Computers 2-17...
... View 1-5 Features 1-6 Options 1-12 Compact Flash Card 1-13 RAM 1-13 Operating and Storage Environment 1-13 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINTER DRIVER 2-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows® 95/98/Me Users Only) 2-2 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows® 95/98/Me users only) 2-10 Software for networks 2-15 Software for Windows Computers 2-17...
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... your computer and software. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you general information about the printer driver and the software. INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of this chapter before you work with the printer. Read this chapter before you use the printer. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual acts as your guide...
... your computer and software. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you general information about the printer driver and the software. INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of this chapter before you work with the printer. Read this chapter before you use the printer. ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual acts as your guide...
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... laser printer-LaserJet) driver • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver For Macintosh® • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver (For more information about emulations, see the Network User's Guide on the supplied CD-ROM. Typically, this format is software that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. PRINTER DRIVER CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE A Printer Driver...
... laser printer-LaserJet) driver • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver For Macintosh® • BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver (For more information about emulations, see the Network User's Guide on the supplied CD-ROM. Typically, this format is software that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. PRINTER DRIVER CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE A Printer Driver...
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... Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. Select the Color Mode. 3. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PCL PRRIINNTTEERR DRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS®®USSEERRSS ONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on the left side of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 2 3 1. Select the Paper Source. 2-2 Select the Paper size, Multiple... the "General" tab of the tab. If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can change settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." in the printer driver.
... Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. Select the Color Mode. 3. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PCL PRRIINNTTEERR DRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS®®USSEERRSS ONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on the left side of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 2 3 1. Select the Paper Source. 2-2 Select the Paper size, Multiple... the "General" tab of the tab. If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can change settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." in the printer driver.
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If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Advanced tab by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 2-3 in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 1. Change the tab settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Advanced Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98.
If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Advanced tab by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 2-3 in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 1. Change the tab settings by clicking "Printing Preferences..." CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Advanced Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98.
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Since the print data is much larger than in normal mode, processing time / data transfer time and print time will be longer. • You can change the Color Matching mode as photographs. Use this mode to print precise images such as follows: Match Monitor Photo Graphics Vivid / Text None 2-4 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINT QUALITY Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration. • You can change the Quality as follows: Normal 600 dpi Fine 2400 dpi class with CAPT* *CAPT (Color Advanced PhotoScale Technology) = The finest print mode.
Since the print data is much larger than in normal mode, processing time / data transfer time and print time will be longer. • You can change the Color Matching mode as photographs. Use this mode to print precise images such as follows: Match Monitor Photo Graphics Vivid / Text None 2-4 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINT QUALITY Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration. • You can change the Quality as follows: Normal 600 dpi Fine 2400 dpi class with CAPT* *CAPT (Color Advanced PhotoScale Technology) = The finest print mode.
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... of duplex binding directions are available for duplex settings will need to install the optional Duplex unit onto your documents. DUPLEX CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. Six types of the watermark... and place it anywhere you can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer. PAGE SETUP Change the print image scaling, and then select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-5 When you use a bitmap file as a ...
... of duplex binding directions are available for duplex settings will need to install the optional Duplex unit onto your documents. DUPLEX CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE To use duplex printing, you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. Six types of the watermark... and place it anywhere you can place a watermarked logo or text in your printer. PAGE SETUP Change the print image scaling, and then select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-5 When you use a bitmap file as a ...
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Set the following print function modes in this tab: Job Spooling Toner Save Mode Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command/File Print Setting Print Setting (For monochrome only) Page Protection Print Date & Time 2-6 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE DEVICE OPTIONS 1 1.
Set the following print function modes in this tab: Job Spooling Toner Save Mode Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command/File Print Setting Print Setting (For monochrome only) Page Protection Print Date & Time 2-6 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE DEVICE OPTIONS 1 1.
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... the data and print it For more information about the Reprint function, see "REPRINT BUTTON" in the Job Spooling settings. 2-7 Job Spooling CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting, you want to prevent other people from your PC or sending the password again (except...
... the data and print it For more information about the Reprint function, see "REPRINT BUTTON" in the Job Spooling settings. 2-7 Job Spooling CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting, you want to prevent other people from your PC or sending the password again (except...
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CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab After you press "Auto Detect," options that are installed on the printer will match the installed options. 2. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes the size of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and... the available functions will be listed. You can manually add or remove any of the printer's optional components. Automatic Detection of paper in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. You can manually add or delete ...
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab After you press "Auto Detect," options that are installed on the printer will match the installed options. 2. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes the size of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and... the available functions will be listed. You can manually add or remove any of the printer's optional components. Automatic Detection of paper in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. You can manually add or delete ...
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CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. • You can print the Configuration page and Font page(s). 2-9 If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Support tab by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can download the latest driver by clicking "Printing Preferences..."
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. • You can print the Configuration page and Font page(s). 2-9 If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Support tab by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can download the latest driver by clicking "Printing Preferences..."
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Select the printer driver that you are using. Details Tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-10 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PS PPRRIINNTTEERR DDRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS®® 95/98/MEE UUSSEERRSS OONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver.
Select the printer driver that you are using. Details Tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you installed. 2-10 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINNTTHHEE PS PPRRIINNTTEERR DDRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDOOWWSS®® 95/98/MEE UUSSEERRSS OONNLLYY) For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver.
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Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. Select the Paper Source. 3. Click on the More Options button to add the duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device Options Tab - When the Duplex unit is installed onto the printer, you will need to choose between Flip on Short edge, Flip on Long edge or None for Duplex printing. 2-11 Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1. Installable Options).
Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. Select the Paper Source. 3. Click on the More Options button to add the duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device Options Tab - When the Duplex unit is installed onto the printer, you will need to choose between Flip on Short edge, Flip on Long edge or None for Duplex printing. 2-11 Paper Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 3 1. Installable Options).
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Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Collate (Only when an HDD or CompactFlash card is installed) Job spooling Pass Word Quality Color / Mono Color Matching Halftone Screen Lock User Name Job Name 2-13 You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer features list box, and then selecting a new value for that setting from the Change Setting for: xxxxx list box. Device Options Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 1.
Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Collate (Only when an HDD or CompactFlash card is installed) Job spooling Pass Word Quality Color / Mono Color Matching Halftone Screen Lock User Name Job Name 2-13 You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer features list box, and then selecting a new value for that setting from the Change Setting for: xxxxx list box. Device Options Tab CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 1 2 1.
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JOB SPOOLING Because the printer will save data that setting from the Change Settings for reprinting, you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, ... again (except Secure printing). • Secure Print: Print the data with a password • Public: Save the data without resending the data from the list. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2. You can print a document without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it 2-14
JOB SPOOLING Because the printer will save data that setting from the Change Settings for reprinting, you can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, ... again (except Secure printing). • Secure Print: Print the data with a password • Public: Save the data without resending the data from the list. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2. You can print a document without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it 2-14
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Using this software, you must write Fonts, Macros, or fixed forms to the Storage Device of your printer. SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-bit Windows® application designed to manage important information about ... Manager software can gain cost analysis capability by enabling the Log function with users or groups of your Brother network enabled printers that you can manipulate the printer forms that are running under Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows® 2000 and Windows® NT 4.0. To ...
Using this software, you must write Fonts, Macros, or fixed forms to the Storage Device of your printer. SOOFFTTWWAARREE FFOORR NNEETTWWOORRKKSS CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a 32-bit Windows® application designed to manage important information about ... Manager software can gain cost analysis capability by enabling the Log function with users or groups of your Brother network enabled printers that you can manipulate the printer forms that are running under Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows® 2000 and Windows® NT 4.0. To ...