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Please read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. HL-800/1000 Series User's Guide Keep this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Please read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. HL-800/1000 Series User's Guide Keep this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Users Manual - English
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...OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS 1-1 Finding Out How to Use the Printer 1-1 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER 1-2 Printer Overview...1-2 System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-3 Features...1-3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 1-7 Power Supply...1- 7 ......3- 2 Switch ...3-3 Other Control Features 3-3 Sleep Mode ...3-3 Test Print Mode ...3-4 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS 4-1 SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS-100M (HL-1040/1050 Only 4-1 Selecting the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface 4-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-2 Connecting the...
...OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS 1-1 Finding Out How to Use the Printer 1-1 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER 1-2 Printer Overview...1-2 System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-3 Features...1-3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 1-7 Power Supply...1- 7 ......3- 2 Switch ...3-3 Other Control Features 3-3 Sleep Mode ...3-3 Test Print Mode ...3-4 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS 4-1 SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS-100M (HL-1040/1050 Only 4-1 Selecting the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface 4-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-2 Connecting the...
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... 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for Windows 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for DOS 6-10 Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers 6-11 Paper Handling ...6-11 Printing ...6-12 Print Quality ...6-14 CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX A-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1 Printing ...A-1 Functions ...A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS A-4 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE (HL-1050 Only A-6 RESIDENT FONTS ...A-7 SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER...
... 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for Windows 6-8 Setting Up the Printer for DOS 6-10 Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers 6-11 Paper Handling ...6-11 Printing ...6-12 Print Quality ...6-14 CHAPTER 7 APPENDIX A-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1 Printing ...A-1 Functions ...A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS A-4 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE (HL-1050 Only A-6 RESIDENT FONTS ...A-7 SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER...
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...you open the top cover of the printer are extremely hot. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following illustration. When you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in... this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to prevent possible personal injury....
...you open the top cover of the printer are extremely hot. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following illustration. When you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in... this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to prevent possible personal injury....
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... for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Warning When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to remove and place it in the... plastic bag during transit. See "REPACKING THE PRINTER" in the plastic bag. Re-pack the printer. The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Shipment of the paper tray from the Printer and placed in Chapter 5. It is recommended that you must be adequately...
... for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Warning When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to remove and place it in the... plastic bag during transit. See "REPACKING THE PRINTER" in the plastic bag. Re-pack the printer. The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Shipment of the paper tray from the Printer and placed in Chapter 5. It is recommended that you must be adequately...
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...you are calling from our Bulletin Board Service, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions... fax machine, not just the one you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of Fax-Back subjects. (For ...
...you are calling from our Bulletin Board Service, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions... fax machine, not just the one you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of Fax-Back subjects. (For ...
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...operating environment requirements of your computer. Read the Quick Setup Guide to set up your printer and to ensure proper connection with your printer - Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - It also contains information for this On-...line User's Guide to get information about the following order: 1. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Printer You have two guidebooks for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. (HL-1040...
...operating environment requirements of your computer. Read the Quick Setup Guide to set up your printer and to ensure proper connection with your printer - Chapter 1 • Paper Handling - It also contains information for this On-...line User's Guide to get information about the following order: 1. CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Printer You have two guidebooks for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. (HL-1040...
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Some models may have this option pre-installed. 1-2 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview Paper Support Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Top Cover Extension Support Wire Output Tray Fig. 1-1 Front View Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot Control Panel RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface Port (HL-1040/1050 only) ON 12 345678 Parallel Interface Port USB Port...
Some models may have this option pre-installed. 1-2 ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview Paper Support Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Top Cover Extension Support Wire Output Tray Fig. 1-1 Front View Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot Control Panel RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface Port (HL-1040/1050 only) ON 12 345678 Parallel Interface Port USB Port...
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... and all fonts Microsoft Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 or Windows NT 4.0 ! Versatile Paper Handling The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder and straight paper path mechanism. HL-1050 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for graphics with microfine toner and up to 10 ... types of space available on your custom paper size. HL-1040 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with microfine toner and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following features: High Resolution...
... and all fonts Microsoft Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 or Windows NT 4.0 ! Versatile Paper Handling The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder and straight paper path mechanism. HL-1050 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for graphics with microfine toner and up to 10 ... types of space available on your custom paper size. HL-1040 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with microfine toner and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following features: High Resolution...
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... System) environment, this program allows you to easily change the default settings of these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows 95/98 and Windows 3.1 are available on your computer screen. (For... supports auto-emulation switching between HP and Epson or HP and IBM. When you operate your printer. The HL-1040 supports HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1050 supports HP LaserJet 6P/6L, Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. It can do...
... System) environment, this program allows you to easily change the default settings of these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows 95/98 and Windows 3.1 are available on your computer screen. (For... supports auto-emulation switching between HP and Epson or HP and IBM. When you operate your printer. The HL-1040 supports HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1050 supports HP LaserJet 6P/6L, Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. It can do...
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...photographic images. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Optional Apple Macintosh® Interface An optional Apple Macintosh serial interface is recommended. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on your printer. With this option, you can use your printer is out of ... photographic quality. You can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. Advanced Photoscale Technology enables the printer to multiple peripheral devices. (For HL-1050 Only) High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology High resolution control (HRC) ...
...photographic images. (For HL-1040/1050 Only) Optional Apple Macintosh® Interface An optional Apple Macintosh serial interface is recommended. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on your printer. With this option, you can use your printer is out of ... photographic quality. You can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. Advanced Photoscale Technology enables the printer to multiple peripheral devices. (For HL-1050 Only) High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology High resolution control (HRC) ...
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...Some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after 1,000 pages.) The actual number of pages printed with your printer. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is not used for proof-reading. Environment-Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will cut your ...average type of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. The printer consumes less than 13 W when in sleep mode. You can select from the drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a...
...Some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after 1,000 pages.) The actual number of pages printed with your printer. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is not used for proof-reading. Environment-Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will cut your ...average type of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. The printer consumes less than 13 W when in sleep mode. You can select from the drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a...
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... range. Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: 20% to direct sunlight. Do not place the printer in your country Frequency: 50/60 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should be used... circuit with these appliances, it is easily accessible. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is exposed to 80% (without condensation) The printer should be installed near a power outlet, which is recommended that you must use an isolation transformer or a...
... range. Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: 20% to direct sunlight. Do not place the printer in your country Frequency: 50/60 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should be used... circuit with these appliances, it is easily accessible. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is exposed to 80% (without condensation) The printer should be installed near a power outlet, which is recommended that you must use an isolation transformer or a...
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Do not subject the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. Do not cover the slots in the top cover. 1-8 Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. Do not place objects on top of the printer. Do not expose the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
Do not subject the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. Do not cover the slots in the top cover. 1-8 Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. Do not place objects on top of the printer. Do not expose the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
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... Paper (in Europe) or equivalent Label: Avery laser label or equivalent Transparency: 3M CG3300 or equivalent 2-1 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer can handle paper that has the following specifications.
... Paper (in Europe) or equivalent Label: Avery laser label or equivalent Transparency: 3M CG3300 or equivalent 2-1 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer can handle paper that has the following specifications.
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...has problems feeding from the multi-purpose sheet feeder, use acid paper to avoid any damage to select the appropriate media type in this printer before purchasing large quantities. Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. The print quality might be degraded or the life of... drum unit might be shortened with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer for the best print quality. If you are designed for optimum printing. Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for...
...has problems feeding from the multi-purpose sheet feeder, use acid paper to avoid any damage to select the appropriate media type in this printer before purchasing large quantities. Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. The print quality might be degraded or the life of... drum unit might be shortened with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer for the best print quality. If you are designed for optimum printing. Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for...
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Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper The printer can cause paper jams and misfeeds. Before using paper with holes such as possible. The paste used might cause damage to avoid paper jams and ... outside 8.5" width or on the back of paper are stuck together. If it is not curled. However, you must fan the stack well to the printer.
Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper The printer can cause paper jams and misfeeds. Before using paper with holes such as possible. The paste used might cause damage to avoid paper jams and ... outside 8.5" width or on the back of paper are stuck together. If it is not curled. However, you must fan the stack well to the printer.
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... The following types of envelopes are not recommended for any sizes of baggy construction Envelopes not sharply creased Embossed envelopes Envelopes already printed by a laser printer Envelopes pre-printed on the inside Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 2-2 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below shows the...
... The following types of envelopes are not recommended for any sizes of baggy construction Envelopes not sharply creased Embossed envelopes Envelopes already printed by a laser printer Envelopes pre-printed on the inside Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 2-2 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below shows the...
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..., media type and orientation. Make sure that can feed plain paper, envelopes, transparencies and organizer paper. Send your application software. When the printer receives data, it will wake up that the multi-purpose sheet feeder contains the selected size of paper in the feeder. 3. If your application...the print area by loading paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder. If necessary, change the paper in the selected orientation. If the printer is in sleep mode when it receives data, it begins the print process by changing the right and left margins in your file or ...
..., media type and orientation. Make sure that can feed plain paper, envelopes, transparencies and organizer paper. Send your application software. When the printer receives data, it will wake up that the multi-purpose sheet feeder contains the selected size of paper in the feeder. 3. If your application...the print area by loading paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder. If necessary, change the paper in the selected orientation. If the printer is in sleep mode when it receives data, it begins the print process by changing the right and left margins in your file or ...
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... to a paper empty error. Caution Failure to set the paper guide to cancel the alarm and continue printing. You have to load paper in the printer, the Alarm and Paper lamps also blink. Move the paper guide to the paper width. ( ) ! If paper jams in the feeder and push the panel...
... to a paper empty error. Caution Failure to set the paper guide to cancel the alarm and continue printing. You have to load paper in the printer, the Alarm and Paper lamps also blink. Move the paper guide to the paper width. ( ) ! If paper jams in the feeder and push the panel...