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...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 Environment ...1- 7 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING ... ...3-1 Ready (Paper) Lamp ...3-1 Data (Toner) Lamp ...3-2 Drum Lamp...3- 2 Alarm Lamp...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 ...
...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 Environment ...1- 7 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING ... ...3-1 Ready (Paper) Lamp ...3-1 Data (Toner) Lamp ...3-2 Drum Lamp...3- 2 Alarm Lamp...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 ...
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... 5-7 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit 5-12 RE-PACKING THE PRINTER 5-15 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE 6-1 Operator Calls...6-1 Service Calls ...6-4 PAPER JAMS...6-5 Q & A ...6-8 Setting ...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 SETS A-9 INDEX ...Index-1
... 5-7 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-11 Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit 5-12 RE-PACKING THE PRINTER 5-15 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1 ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE 6-1 Operator Calls...6-1 Service Calls ...6-4 PAPER JAMS...6-5 Q & A ...6-8 Setting ...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 SETS A-9 INDEX ...Index-1
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...REPACKING THE PRINTER" in the plastic bag during transit. The Printer should also be removed from the printer. 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 Chapter 5. Re-pack the printer. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord and the extention wire of the paper tray...
...REPACKING THE PRINTER" in the plastic bag during transit. The Printer should also be removed from the printer. 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 Chapter 5. Re-pack the printer. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord and the extention wire of the paper tray...
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... supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after approximately 2,400 pages, which is not used for proof-reading. You can select from the drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a certain amount of print job. 1-6 It is useful to replace only the toner cartridge after 1,000 pages...
... supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after approximately 2,400 pages, which is not used for proof-reading. You can select from the drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a certain amount of print job. 1-6 It is useful to replace only the toner cartridge after 1,000 pages...
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.... Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. We recommend you are designed for a special job (i.e. Make sure to the printer drum unit. Use a recommended type of drum unit might be the cause of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer...
.... Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. We recommend you are designed for a special job (i.e. Make sure to the printer drum unit. Use a recommended type of drum unit might be the cause of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with narrower width than A4/Letter continuously Using the printer...
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Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 3-1 Lamps and Switch on the printer control panel. If the printer is in sleep mode, all lamps including the Ready lamp ... is in sleep mode, it will wake up . (Blinking at 1 second intervals) Blinking On The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the printers internal temperature lowers. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is off . Lamp Off Blinking Printer status The power switch is ready to indicate a paper error. The...
Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 3-1 Lamps and Switch on the printer control panel. If the printer is in sleep mode, all lamps including the Ready lamp ... is in sleep mode, it will wake up . (Blinking at 1 second intervals) Blinking On The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the printers internal temperature lowers. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is off . Lamp Off Blinking Printer status The power switch is ready to indicate a paper error. The...
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...as "COVER OPEN" and "MEMORY FULL." See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in Chapter 5 and "Operator Calls" in the printer memory. Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp. If any other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by printing an error report. Note The Ready, Data and... a printer error status such as the Toner lamp with another lamp or by blinking the Alarm lamp with the Alarm lamp. See "REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT" in Chapter 6 and take corrective action for a long period of its life. USER'S GUIDE Data (Toner) Lamp The Data lamp indicates...
...as "COVER OPEN" and "MEMORY FULL." See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in Chapter 5 and "Operator Calls" in the printer memory. Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp. If any other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by printing an error report. Note The Ready, Data and... a printer error status such as the Toner lamp with another lamp or by blinking the Alarm lamp with the Alarm lamp. See "REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT" in Chapter 6 and take corrective action for a long period of its life. USER'S GUIDE Data (Toner) Lamp The Data lamp indicates...
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The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer returns to execute the test print or hold down the switch and turn off the printer. (HL-1040/1050 only) 3-4 The Drum lamp lights to turn on . Press the switch again to the ready status after... printing. USER'S GUIDE Lamp Lit Drum Alarm Ready Data Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print ...
The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer returns to execute the test print or hold down the switch and turn off the printer. (HL-1040/1050 only) 3-4 The Drum lamp lights to turn on . Press the switch again to the ready status after... printing. USER'S GUIDE Lamp Lit Drum Alarm Ready Data Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print ...
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... supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after the first toner low indication. Discard the used toner cartridges together with one toner cartridge. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 5-1 Toner Low and Empty Indication !
... supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after the first toner low indication. Discard the used toner cartridges together with one toner cartridge. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 5-1 Toner Low and Empty Indication !
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Follow these steps to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. Caution Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge, to replace the toner cartridge: 1. Open the top cover towards you . Remove the drum unit by holding each side of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-2 Fig. 5-2 Removing the Drum Unit Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of the drum and gently lifting the drum forwards towards you . USER'S GUIDE !
Follow these steps to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. Caution Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge, to replace the toner cartridge: 1. Open the top cover towards you . Remove the drum unit by holding each side of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-2 Fig. 5-2 Removing the Drum Unit Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of the drum and gently lifting the drum forwards towards you . USER'S GUIDE !
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Fig. 5-6 Shaking the Toner Cartridge and Remove the Protective Part 5-4 Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by pulling it five or six times and then remove the protective part. ! Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently shake it ... formulated to ensure top print quality. Caution Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before installing it off with cold water immediately. 4. You can only use a Brother genuine toner cartridge (TN-300 series) which is shortened. If toner scatters on your printer's warranty. Fig. 5-5 Removing the Old Toner Cartridge ! USER'S...
Fig. 5-6 Shaking the Toner Cartridge and Remove the Protective Part 5-4 Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by pulling it five or six times and then remove the protective part. ! Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently shake it ... formulated to ensure top print quality. Caution Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before installing it off with cold water immediately. 4. You can only use a Brother genuine toner cartridge (TN-300 series) which is shortened. If toner scatters on your printer's warranty. Fig. 5-5 Removing the Old Toner Cartridge ! USER'S...
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Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit to Open the Shutter 7. Fig. 5-8 Turning the Lever to ensure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the right hand side of the drum unit. Make sure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly. Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Fig. 5-7 Installing the Toner Cartridge into the Drum Unit 6. Turn the drum unit upside down gently. 5-5
Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit to Open the Shutter 7. Fig. 5-8 Turning the Lever to ensure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the right hand side of the drum unit. Make sure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly. Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Fig. 5-7 Installing the Toner Cartridge into the Drum Unit 6. Turn the drum unit upside down gently. 5-5
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Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab to the right and left several times. Fig. 5-10 Close the top cover 5-6 Re-install the drum unit into the printer and close the top cover. Home Position ( ) Fig. 5-9 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 9. USER'S GUIDE 8.
Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab to the right and left several times. Fig. 5-10 Close the top cover 5-6 Re-install the drum unit into the printer and close the top cover. Home Position ( ) Fig. 5-9 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 9. USER'S GUIDE 8.
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...Because we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages that will print may be able to continue to print without replacing the drum unit for a while. Note The drum unit is a consumable, and it is a noticeable deterioration in this chapter. If there is necessary to replace it ...periodically. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT The printer uses a drum unit to create the print images on , you use only genuine Brother toner, and the...
...Because we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages that will print may be able to continue to print without replacing the drum unit for a while. Note The drum unit is a consumable, and it is a noticeable deterioration in this chapter. If there is necessary to replace it ...periodically. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT The printer uses a drum unit to create the print images on , you use only genuine Brother toner, and the...
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... 5-13 Inside the Printer 2. If you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are not sure of them, consult your local dealer/retailer. Do not discard used drum unit according to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in this chapter. Be sure... to replace the drum unit: 1. Fig. 5-12 Removing the Drum Unit Warning After you are extremely hot. USER'S GUIDE Follow ...
... 5-13 Inside the Printer 2. If you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are not sure of them, consult your local dealer/retailer. Do not discard used drum unit according to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in this chapter. Be sure... to replace the drum unit: 1. Fig. 5-12 Removing the Drum Unit Warning After you are extremely hot. USER'S GUIDE Follow ...
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Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it off with cold water immediately. 5-9 Fig. 5-15 Shaking the Drum Unit ! If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, wipe or wash it contains toner. Caution Do not remove the starter sheet. Starter ...Sheet Fig. 5-16 Do Not Remove the Starter Sheet Only unpack a drum unit immediately before installing it five or six times horizontally. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-14 Removing the Toner Cartridge 3. Unpack the...
Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it off with cold water immediately. 5-9 Fig. 5-15 Shaking the Drum Unit ! If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, wipe or wash it contains toner. Caution Do not remove the starter sheet. Starter ...Sheet Fig. 5-16 Do Not Remove the Starter Sheet Only unpack a drum unit immediately before installing it five or six times horizontally. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-14 Removing the Toner Cartridge 3. Unpack the...
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For more information, see "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in this sheet resets the drum life alarm. Ejecting this chapter. 5. The printer automatically ejects the starter sheet. Fig. 5-17 Installing the Drum Unit 6. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-18 Ejecting the Starter Sheet 5-10 USER'S GUIDE 4. Install the new drum unit into the new drum unit. Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Close the top cover. 7.
For more information, see "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in this sheet resets the drum life alarm. Ejecting this chapter. 5. The printer automatically ejects the starter sheet. Fig. 5-17 Installing the Drum Unit 6. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-18 Ejecting the Starter Sheet 5-10 USER'S GUIDE 4. Install the new drum unit into the new drum unit. Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Close the top cover. 7.
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CLEANING THE PRINTER CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically. Cleaning with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as thinners or benzene will damage the surface of the printer. 4. Remove the paper in the ...
CLEANING THE PRINTER CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically. Cleaning with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as thinners or benzene will damage the surface of the printer. 4. Remove the paper in the ...
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USER'S GUIDE Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit Clean the printer interior and the drum unit as follows: 1. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration. Warning There are extremely hot. Warning After you ... High Temperature Fig. 5-21 Inside the Printer 5-12 Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the Switch and Unplugging 2. Take the drum unit out of the printer. 3. Fig. 5-20 Turning off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Open the top cover...
USER'S GUIDE Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit Clean the printer interior and the drum unit as follows: 1. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration. Warning There are extremely hot. Warning After you ... High Temperature Fig. 5-21 Inside the Printer 5-12 Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the Switch and Unplugging 2. Take the drum unit out of the printer. 3. Fig. 5-20 Turning off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the outlet. Open the top cover...
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...upside down carefully. ! USER'S GUIDE 4. Gently wipe the scanner window with cleaning alcohol (isopropyl). 5. Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-14 Caution Do not touch the scanner window ...with cold water immediately. If toner scatters and your fingers. Scanner Window Fig. 5-22 Cleaning the Scanner Window ! Caution Handle the drum unit carefully as it off with your hands or cloths get dirty, wipe or wash it contains toner. Do not wipe the scanner window with...
...upside down carefully. ! USER'S GUIDE 4. Gently wipe the scanner window with cleaning alcohol (isopropyl). 5. Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-14 Caution Do not touch the scanner window ...with cold water immediately. If toner scatters and your fingers. Scanner Window Fig. 5-22 Cleaning the Scanner Window ! Caution Handle the drum unit carefully as it off with your hands or cloths get dirty, wipe or wash it contains toner. Do not wipe the scanner window with...