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...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 ...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 (IBM) Serial Interface 4-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-2 Connecting the Serial Interface Cable 4-4 ADDITIONAL MEMORY (HL-1050...
...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 ...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 (IBM) Serial Interface 4-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 4-2 Connecting the Serial Interface Cable 4-4 ADDITIONAL MEMORY (HL-1050...
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......6-5 Q & A ...6-8 Setting Up the Printer Hardware 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...
......6-5 Q & A ...6-8 Setting Up the Printer Hardware 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...
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... 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 the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in Chapter 5. Re-pack the printer. Shipment of the paper...
... 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 the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in Chapter 5. Re-pack the printer. Shipment of the paper...
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... per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). HL-1050 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for graphics with microfine toner and up to setup and operate the printer in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS. HL-1020 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with 80486...Windows NT 4.0. It cannot work in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: IBM PC or compatible with microfine toner and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). Caution The HL-820/1020 printer has been designed specifically for the printer driver and all fonts Microsoft Windows 95...
... per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). HL-1050 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for graphics with microfine toner and up to setup and operate the printer in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS. HL-1020 : True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with 80486...Windows NT 4.0. It cannot work in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: IBM PC or compatible with microfine toner and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). Caution The HL-820/1020 printer has been designed specifically for the printer driver and all fonts Microsoft Windows 95...
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... monitor program, which is available on a floppy disk supplied with your printer. It can do it using our installer program. The driver supports our unique compression mode to choose various printer settings including toner saving mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution...® The dedicated printer driver and TrueType-compatible fonts for DOS The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. The HL-1040 supports HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1050 supports HP LaserJet 6P...
... monitor program, which is available on a floppy disk supplied with your printer. It can do it using our installer program. The driver supports our unique compression mode to choose various printer settings including toner saving mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution...® The dedicated printer driver and TrueType-compatible fonts for DOS The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. The HL-1040 supports HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1050 supports HP LaserJet 6P...
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...from the drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a certain amount of pages printed with your printer. It is useful to replace only the toner cartridge after 1,000 pages.) The actual number of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. Environment-Friendly ... (Some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after approximately 2,400 pages, which is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with each toner cartridge may vary depending on your printing cost...
...from the drum unit, you need to obtain draft copies for a certain amount of pages printed with your printer. It is useful to replace only the toner cartridge after 1,000 pages.) The actual number of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. Environment-Friendly ... (Some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after approximately 2,400 pages, which is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with each toner cartridge may vary depending on your printing cost...
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... . USER'S GUIDE Data (Toner) Lamp The Data lamp indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, you need to press the switch to print the remaining data. Lamp Off Printer status The drum unit can be used to indicate printer errors with the Alarm lamp.... The Alarm lamp blinks to indicate a toner error. Lamp Printer status Off The printer has no print data. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in Chapter 5 and "Operator Calls" in the printer memory. They blink simultaneously to indicate a printer error status such as the Toner lamp with another lamp or by blinking the...
... . USER'S GUIDE Data (Toner) Lamp The Data lamp indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, you need to press the switch to print the remaining data. Lamp Off Printer status The drum unit can be used to indicate printer errors with the Alarm lamp.... The Alarm lamp blinks to indicate a toner error. Lamp Printer status Off The printer has no print data. See "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in Chapter 5 and "Operator Calls" in the printer memory. They blink simultaneously to indicate a printer error status such as the Toner lamp with another lamp or by blinking the...
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... them, consult your local dealer. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 5-1 Toner Low and Empty Indication ! CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer can print approximately 2,400 pages (5% coverage: A4/Letter) with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after the first toner low indication. Be sure to local regulations. See "CLEANING THE...
... them, consult your local dealer. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra Fig. 5-1 Toner Low and Empty Indication ! CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer can print approximately 2,400 pages (5% coverage: A4/Letter) with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after the first toner low indication. Be sure to local regulations. See "CLEANING THE...
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Warning After you open the top cover of the printer are extremely hot. Note The toner cartridge cannot be removed unless the shutter is completely closed by turning the lever fully to Close the Shutter 5-3 High Temperature Fig. 5-3 Inside the Printer 2. Fig. 5-4 Turning the Lever to the front. Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge forward until it stops. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Warning After you open the top cover of the printer are extremely hot. Note The toner cartridge cannot be removed unless the shutter is completely closed by turning the lever fully to Close the Shutter 5-3 High Temperature Fig. 5-3 Inside the Printer 2. Fig. 5-4 Turning the Lever to the front. Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge forward until it stops. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration.
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... Caution Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before installing it five or six times and then remove the protective part. ! If toner scatters on your printer's warranty. You can only use a Brother genuine toner cartridge (TN-300 series) which is shortened. If toner cartridges are left unpacked ...for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, wipe ...
... Caution Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before installing it five or six times and then remove the protective part. ! If toner scatters on your printer's warranty. You can only use a Brother genuine toner cartridge (TN-300 series) which is shortened. If toner cartridges are left unpacked ...for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, wipe ...
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... print without replacing the drum unit for a while. If the Drum lamp is nearly at 1 page per print job, etc.. See "CLEANING THE PRINTER" in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. 5-7 The actual number of pages that you may be used in this chapter. For best ...number of its Life ! You should be able to continue to replace it may contain toner. Even if the Drum lamp is on , it indicates the drum unit is on , you use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should only be significantly less than these estimates. Because we have no...
... print without replacing the drum unit for a while. If the Drum lamp is nearly at 1 page per print job, etc.. See "CLEANING THE PRINTER" in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. 5-7 The actual number of pages that you may be used in this chapter. For best ...number of its Life ! You should be able to continue to replace it may contain toner. Even if the Drum lamp is on , it indicates the drum unit is on , you use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should only be significantly less than these estimates. Because we have no...
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...piece of disposable paper or cloth in the following illustration. It is recommended to seal up the drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-8 Remove the old drum unit. If you open the top cover of them, consult your local dealer.../retailer. Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in this chapter. Open the top cover towards you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are not sure of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in case of...
...piece of disposable paper or cloth in the following illustration. It is recommended to seal up the drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of accidental toner spill or scatter. 5-8 Remove the old drum unit. If you open the top cover of them, consult your local dealer.../retailer. Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in this chapter. Open the top cover towards you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are not sure of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in case of...
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... your hands or clothes get dirty, wipe or wash it into the printer. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-16 Do Not Remove the Starter Sheet Only unpack a drum unit immediately before installing it off with cold water immediately. 5-9 Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it five or six times horizontally.... Unpack the drum unit and gently shake it contains toner. Caution Do not remove the starter sheet. Fig. 5-15 Shaking the Drum Unit ! If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or ...
... your hands or clothes get dirty, wipe or wash it into the printer. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-16 Do Not Remove the Starter Sheet Only unpack a drum unit immediately before installing it off with cold water immediately. 5-9 Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it five or six times horizontally.... Unpack the drum unit and gently shake it contains toner. Caution Do not remove the starter sheet. Fig. 5-15 Shaking the Drum Unit ! If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or ...
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Ejecting this chapter. 5. Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Close the top cover. 7. USER'S GUIDE 4. Fig. 5-17 Installing the Drum Unit 6. Install the new drum unit into the new drum unit. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-18 Ejecting the Starter Sheet 5-10 The printer automatically ejects the starter sheet. For more information, see "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in this sheet resets the drum life alarm.
Ejecting this chapter. 5. Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Close the top cover. 7. USER'S GUIDE 4. Fig. 5-17 Installing the Drum Unit 6. Install the new drum unit into the new drum unit. Starter Sheet Fig. 5-18 Ejecting the Starter Sheet 5-10 The printer automatically ejects the starter sheet. For more information, see "REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE" in this sheet resets the drum life alarm.
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...such as follows: 1. If printed pages get stained with a cloth. 5. Turn off the Switch and Unplugging 2. CLEANING THE PRINTER CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically. Wipe dirt and dust away from the power outlet Fig. 5-19 Turning off the power switch and...sheet feeder. 3. Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the printer exterior and feeder with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as thinners or benzene will ...
...such as follows: 1. If printed pages get stained with a cloth. 5. Turn off the Switch and Unplugging 2. CLEANING THE PRINTER CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically. Wipe dirt and dust away from the power outlet Fig. 5-19 Turning off the power switch and...sheet feeder. 3. Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the printer exterior and feeder with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as thinners or benzene will ...
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... the AC cord and the extention wire of the paper tray from the AC outlet. Note Remove the drum unit assembly with your printer. Fig. 5-24 Removing the Drum Unit Assembly 5-15 Open the top cover. 3. Remove the drum unit assembly, referring to re-pack the... printer, or the printer may be damaged which are provided with the toner cartridge included. Caution Whenever you transport the printer, use the packing materials which will void the printer's warranty. 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the...
... the AC cord and the extention wire of the paper tray from the AC outlet. Note Remove the drum unit assembly with your printer. Fig. 5-24 Removing the Drum Unit Assembly 5-15 Open the top cover. 3. Remove the drum unit assembly, referring to re-pack the... printer, or the printer may be damaged which are provided with the toner cartridge included. Caution Whenever you transport the printer, use the packing materials which will void the printer's warranty. 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the...
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...it in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. Manuals Drum Unit Including Toner Cartridge Printer Carton Fig. 5-26 Repacking the Printer 5-16 Place any documents (manual and any documentation describing the reason for repacking the printer) and the drum unit assembly in the Plastic Bag 5. USER'S GUIDE 4.... Close the top cover, the extension wire, and the output tray. 6. Wrap the printer in the plastic bag and place it . Place the drum...
...it in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. Manuals Drum Unit Including Toner Cartridge Printer Carton Fig. 5-26 Repacking the Printer 5-16 Place any documents (manual and any documentation describing the reason for repacking the printer) and the drum unit assembly in the Plastic Bag 5. USER'S GUIDE 4.... Close the top cover, the extension wire, and the output tray. 6. Wrap the printer in the plastic bag and place it . Place the drum...
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... AT A GLANCE Operator Calls If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by blinking the Alarm lamp and any of printing left before the toner cartridge is empty. The printer automatically recovers from most errors, but you may need to reset the... panel switch if the printer does not automatically resume printing. Blinking Lamp Paper Alarm Toner Alarm (every 5 seconds) Toner Alarm (Fast blinking) Error Paper jam Paper empty Misfeed Toner low Action Clear the paper jam referring to Chapter 5. 6-1 Toner Empty Replace the toner cartridge with the panel...
... AT A GLANCE Operator Calls If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by blinking the Alarm lamp and any of printing left before the toner cartridge is empty. The printer automatically recovers from most errors, but you may need to reset the... panel switch if the printer does not automatically resume printing. Blinking Lamp Paper Alarm Toner Alarm (every 5 seconds) Toner Alarm (Fast blinking) Error Paper jam Paper empty Misfeed Toner low Action Clear the paper jam referring to Chapter 5. 6-1 Toner Empty Replace the toner cartridge with the panel...
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... the next section "Paper Jam near the Drum Unit." 6-6 Fig. 6-4 Paper Jam in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder If a paper jam has occurred inside the printer referring to the next section. Fig. 6-3 Do Not Pull the Jammed Paper from the output tray. then close the multi-purpose sheet feeder. USER'S GUIDE... inside the multi-purpose sheet feeder, open the multi-purpose sheet feeder to remove the jam, or the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and may result in toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. Also, open the top cover to pull the jammed paper upward out of the...
... the next section "Paper Jam near the Drum Unit." 6-6 Fig. 6-4 Paper Jam in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder If a paper jam has occurred inside the printer referring to the next section. Fig. 6-3 Do Not Pull the Jammed Paper from the output tray. then close the multi-purpose sheet feeder. USER'S GUIDE... inside the multi-purpose sheet feeder, open the multi-purpose sheet feeder to remove the jam, or the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and may result in toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. Also, open the top cover to pull the jammed paper upward out of the...
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...your application software. (For HL-1040/1050) If you have been removed. All of the serial interface is blinking, refer to the Operator Call section of the printer to lower the temperature. The toner cartridge and drum unit ...are off. Recommendation Make sure the supplied Windows printer driver is securely connected between the printer and computer. USER'S GUIDE Q & A This section contains questions and answers for Windows Question I cannot print from my application software. Check to lower the printers internal...
...your application software. (For HL-1040/1050) If you have been removed. All of the serial interface is blinking, refer to the Operator Call section of the printer to lower the temperature. The toner cartridge and drum unit ...are off. Recommendation Make sure the supplied Windows printer driver is securely connected between the printer and computer. USER'S GUIDE Q & A This section contains questions and answers for Windows Question I cannot print from my application software. Check to lower the printers internal...