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...Systems Incorporated. All other errors relating to remove the Toner Cartridge during transit. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer. Windows is a registered trademark of Miles, Inc. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are trademarks of Apple Computer... notice in the United States and other countries. Failure to the publication. ©1997 Brother Industries Ltd. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks of...
...Systems Incorporated. All other errors relating to remove the Toner Cartridge during transit. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer. Windows is a registered trademark of Miles, Inc. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are trademarks of Apple Computer... notice in the United States and other countries. Failure to the publication. ©1997 Brother Industries Ltd. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks of...
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... 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer 2-5 Removing the Protective Parts 2-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On and Off 2-19 Plugging in the Power Cord 2-19 Pressing the...
... 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer 2-5 Removing the Protective Parts 2-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On and Off 2-19 Plugging in the Power Cord 2-19 Pressing the...
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USER'S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE 4-64 SHIFT Switch 4-64 EMULATION Switch 4-65 About Emulation Modes 4-67 ECONOMY Switch 4-69 TONER SAVE MODE 4-69 POWER SAVE MODE 4-69 FEEDER Switch 4-70 FEEDER 4-70 MP FIRST 4-72 MANUAL FEED 4-73 MP TRAY SETTING 4-73 MEDIA TYPE 4-74 ...
USER'S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE 4-64 SHIFT Switch 4-64 EMULATION Switch 4-65 About Emulation Modes 4-67 ECONOMY Switch 4-69 TONER SAVE MODE 4-69 POWER SAVE MODE 4-69 FEEDER Switch 4-70 FEEDER 4-70 MP FIRST 4-72 MANUAL FEED 4-73 MP TRAY SETTING 4-73 MEDIA TYPE 4-74 ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6-1 MAINTENANCE 6-1 Toner Cartridge 6-1 Toner Empty Message 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 6-2 Cleaning 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Interior 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6-1 MAINTENANCE 6-1 Toner Cartridge 6-1 Toner Empty Message 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 6-2 Cleaning 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Interior 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS...
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... Resolution Control The high resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts and improves even the 600-dpi resolution. Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can print at a speed of 16 pages per inch (dpi). The one piece, easy-to the page indicated at home:... This printer uses electrophotography technology by laser beam scanning so that it . See 2-7. The quiet printing will not bother you working in your office or at the end of 600 dots per minute (HL-1660e). See 4-30. When you can print graphics in HP® LaserJet 5™ (HL-1660e only...
... Resolution Control The high resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts and improves even the 600-dpi resolution. Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can print at a speed of 16 pages per inch (dpi). The one piece, easy-to the page indicated at home:... This printer uses electrophotography technology by laser beam scanning so that it . See 2-7. The quiet printing will not bother you working in your office or at the end of 600 dots per minute (HL-1660e). See 4-30. When you can print graphics in HP® LaserJet 5™ (HL-1660e only...
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...of the Power Save mode is ON that complies with conventional laser printers, this printer consumes less power even when the power saving mode is on but not being made. Bar Code Print This printer can save mode. Power Save Mode This printer has a power saving mode. See page 4-69. See... Lock Panel If the panel switch settings have been changed, the printer may not work as you expect. The factory setting of the toner cartridge. Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical toner save electricity when the printer is turned off. Compared with EPA Energy Star new specification. USER'S...
...of the Power Save mode is ON that complies with conventional laser printers, this printer consumes less power even when the power saving mode is on but not being made. Bar Code Print This printer can save mode. Power Save Mode This printer has a power saving mode. See page 4-69. See... Lock Panel If the panel switch settings have been changed, the printer may not work as you expect. The factory setting of the toner cartridge. Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical toner save electricity when the printer is turned off. Compared with EPA Energy Star new specification. USER'S...
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Caution The toner cartridge is inside a bag. USER'S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is packed inside the toner cartridge carton. ! The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig. 2-2 Toner Cartridge 2-2 Do not open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. Open it now.
Caution The toner cartridge is inside a bag. USER'S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is packed inside the toner cartridge carton. ! The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig. 2-2 Toner Cartridge 2-2 Do not open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. Open it now.
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SETTING UP THE PRINTER CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open and close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides of the printer. s To open the top cover of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches. Fig. 2-6 Closing the Top Cover 2-5 Remember the following steps to open the printer, hold both sides gently until it latches. Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover s To close the printer.
SETTING UP THE PRINTER CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open and close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides of the printer. s To open the top cover of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches. Fig. 2-6 Closing the Top Cover 2-5 Remember the following steps to open the printer, hold both sides gently until it latches. Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover s To close the printer.
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... Shutter Fig. 2-9 Don'ts When Handling the Toner Cartridge 2-7 You have one toner cartridge as standard. Open the top cover of the printer. 2. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Installing the Toner Cartridge This printer uses a toner cartridge to direct light. • Do not stand the toner cartridge on the printer without the toner cartridge installed, the display shows the following operator...
... Shutter Fig. 2-9 Don'ts When Handling the Toner Cartridge 2-7 You have one toner cartridge as standard. Open the top cover of the printer. 2. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Installing the Toner Cartridge This printer uses a toner cartridge to direct light. • Do not stand the toner cartridge on the printer without the toner cartridge installed, the display shows the following operator...
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Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Bend the tab up and down several times at a 45° angle. Rock it gently several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. USER'S GUIDE 3. Fig. 2-11 Detaching the Tab 2-8
Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Bend the tab up and down several times at a 45° angle. Rock it gently several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. USER'S GUIDE 3. Fig. 2-11 Detaching the Tab 2-8
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Fig. 2-12 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape ! Fig. 2-13 Inserting the Toner Cartridge 2-9 If your hands or clothes get dirty with toner, wipe or wash it out until the cartridge is seated in its place. Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull ...out the tape. Hold the tab firmly and pull it off immediately with cold water. 6. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the...
Fig. 2-12 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape ! Fig. 2-13 Inserting the Toner Cartridge 2-9 If your hands or clothes get dirty with toner, wipe or wash it out until the cartridge is seated in its place. Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull ...out the tape. Hold the tab firmly and pull it off immediately with cold water. 6. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the...
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... almost run out of the printer. For toner cartridge replacement, see "Toner Low" in Chapter 6. 2-10 For further information, see "Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 4. The printer continues or stops printing. Close the top cover of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can...
... almost run out of the printer. For toner cartridge replacement, see "Toner Low" in Chapter 6. 2-10 For further information, see "Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 4. The printer continues or stops printing. Close the top cover of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can...
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... test pattern, TEST PRINT To print out the list of printer settings, PRINT CONFIG To print out the list of available fonts before you have already set the printer off . 4. Press the v or w switch to set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose... tray. 2 Turn on the printer. Make sure that you actually start working with the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of internal or resident fonts,...
... test pattern, TEST PRINT To print out the list of printer settings, PRINT CONFIG To print out the list of available fonts before you have already set the printer off . 4. Press the v or w switch to set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose... tray. 2 Turn on the printer. Make sure that you actually start working with the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of internal or resident fonts,...
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... the SHIFT mode as indicated above the switches. Display - Selects toner save or power save mode. Fig. 3-2 Switch Operation in NORMAL and SHIFT Modes Note When the printer is in printer memory. Shifts switch operation. Ignores the error and resumes operation. SHIFT - Resets printer or restores to print. Prints self-test pattern or fonts...
... the SHIFT mode as indicated above the switches. Display - Selects toner save or power save mode. Fig. 3-2 Switch Operation in NORMAL and SHIFT Modes Note When the printer is in printer memory. Shifts switch operation. Ignores the error and resumes operation. SHIFT - Resets printer or restores to print. Prints self-test pattern or fonts...
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... ID for saved data. DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data. FONT ID=##### Set secondary font ID for AUTO ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF ON or OFF TONER LOW=CONT CONT or STOP exit exit to NETWORK MODE CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL AUTO or MANUAL BUZZER SETTING BUZZER=ON ON or OFF SCALABLE...
... ID for saved data. DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data. FONT ID=##### Set secondary font ID for AUTO ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF ON or OFF TONER LOW=CONT CONT or STOP exit exit to NETWORK MODE CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL AUTO or MANUAL BUZZER SETTING BUZZER=ON ON or OFF SCALABLE...
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... PRINT DENSITY INPUT BUFFER SAVE SETTINGS exit COUNT= 0 Sub-Setting Menu LOCK PANEL=OFF PASS NO=### AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT exit ERROR PRINT=OFF CONTINUE=MANUAL BUZZER=ON sssss ttttt SAVE SETTING 1 SAVE SETTING 2 Setting ON or OFF Enter pass number. Exit MODE...
... PRINT DENSITY INPUT BUFFER SAVE SETTINGS exit COUNT= 0 Sub-Setting Menu LOCK PANEL=OFF PASS NO=### AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT exit ERROR PRINT=OFF CONTINUE=MANUAL BUZZER=ON sssss ttttt SAVE SETTING 1 SAVE SETTING 2 Setting ON or OFF Enter pass number. Exit MODE...
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... PAGE FORMAT MODE, note the following table shows the settings range in bold. It is recommended that the print area is completely inside of your printer, which may cause later print jobs to be sure that you perform a test before actual use: for 220/240V model. • When you are... changed , the margin settings are going to the page orientation as follows. s About Right and Left Margins The settings range of the printer will help prevent toner from being incorrectly applied to the inside the paper size you use a letter or A4 size of the right/left margins exceed the paper...
... PAGE FORMAT MODE, note the following table shows the settings range in bold. It is recommended that the print area is completely inside of your printer, which may cause later print jobs to be sure that you perform a test before actual use: for 220/240V model. • When you are... changed , the margin settings are going to the page orientation as follows. s About Right and Left Margins The settings range of the printer will help prevent toner from being incorrectly applied to the inside the paper size you use a letter or A4 size of the right/left margins exceed the paper...
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exit ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE Display Message LOCK PANEL=OFF AUTO FF=ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT Network Mode Turns on or off the form feed suppress function. When you expected or it , the printer may not print at all contents of the card: SET-->DELETE ALL Press the SET ... off lock panel function. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FONT ID=##### Select the ID number with the v or w switch and press the SET switch. Select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is detected s Lock panel If someone other than you has changed the panel switch settings and you do not know about it may...
exit ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE Display Message LOCK PANEL=OFF AUTO FF=ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT Network Mode Turns on or off the form feed suppress function. When you expected or it , the printer may not print at all contents of the card: SET-->DELETE ALL Press the SET ... off lock panel function. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL FONT ID=##### Select the ID number with the v or w switch and press the SET switch. Select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is detected s Lock panel If someone other than you has changed the panel switch settings and you do not know about it may...
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... You can select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is selected with the CONTINUE switch. Press the CONTINUE switch to clear errors. (Factory ... mode. You can be cleared with this mode setting. The CONTINUE switch function is detected. The printer automatically clears recoverable errors. Display Message ERROR PRINT=ON ERROR PRINT=OFF Error Mode Turn on the error mode so that... the printer prints an error if it can turn on or off the error mode so that the printer does not print an error if it occurs. (Factory setting) CONTINUE...
... You can select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is selected with the CONTINUE switch. Press the CONTINUE switch to clear errors. (Factory ... mode. You can be cleared with this mode setting. The CONTINUE switch function is detected. The printer automatically clears recoverable errors. Display Message ERROR PRINT=ON ERROR PRINT=OFF Error Mode Turn on the error mode so that... the printer prints an error if it can turn on or off the error mode so that the printer does not print an error if it occurs. (Factory setting) CONTINUE...
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... on the power save mode with the SET switch, the display shows the next sub-setting menu as follows: Display Message TONER SAVE=OFF TONER SAVE=ON Toner Save Mode Turn off the toner save mode. (Factory setting) Turn on to keep its temperature at the specified level. When the power save mode is... always powered on the toner save mode. The amount of the print engine is turned on, the printer turns on the paper decreases and...
... on the power save mode with the SET switch, the display shows the next sub-setting menu as follows: Display Message TONER SAVE=OFF TONER SAVE=ON Toner Save Mode Turn off the toner save mode. (Factory setting) Turn on to keep its temperature at the specified level. When the power save mode is... always powered on the toner save mode. The amount of the print engine is turned on, the printer turns on the paper decreases and...