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...brother.com) is your printer needs. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in a convenient place for all times. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers..., read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
...brother.com) is your printer needs. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in a convenient place for all times. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers..., read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
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...514-685-5381 (within Montreal) If you have 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 to use fax-back system so you can... use the system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357. For USA & ...
...514-685-5381 (within Montreal) If you have 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 to use fax-back system so you can... use the system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357. For USA & ...
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Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✏ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. ! iii
Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✏ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. ! iii
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... liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. They will damage the surface of the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following... illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After...
... liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. They will damage the surface of the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following... illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After...
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... PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 1-16 v Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use?
... PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 1-16 v Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use?
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Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-2 Error Message Printouts 6-4 Paper Handling 6-5 Paper Jams and How to Clear Them 6-6 Other Problems FFoorr MMaacciinnttoosshh wwiitthh UUSSBB Improving the Print Quality 6-10 66--1111 6-12 How to Print Correctly APPENDIX Printer Specifications 6-18 A-1 Important Information for Choosing Your Paper A-6 Trademarks A-10 INDEX I-1 ix
Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-2 Error Message Printouts 6-4 Paper Handling 6-5 Paper Jams and How to Clear Them 6-6 Other Problems FFoorr MMaacciinnttoosshh wwiitthh UUSSBB Improving the Print Quality 6-10 66--1111 6-12 How to Print Correctly APPENDIX Printer Specifications 6-18 A-1 Important Information for Choosing Your Paper A-6 Trademarks A-10 INDEX I-1 ix
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Printer 2. CD-ROM 5. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Documents 2 4. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
Printer 2. CD-ROM 5. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Documents 2 4. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
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... not a standard accessory. • Some computers have both a USB and a parallel port. Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC. • Do not use the...
... not a standard accessory. • Some computers have both a USB and a parallel port. Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC. • Do not use the...
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Face down output tray 3. Front cover 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Power switch 3. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Control panel 4 1. Manual feed slot 7. Paper cassette 5. Rear cover 2. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
Face down output tray 3. Front cover 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Power switch 3. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Control panel 4 1. Manual feed slot 7. Paper cassette 5. Rear cover 2. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
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AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. USB connector 2 1.
AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. USB connector 2 1.
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AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. LED 9. Rear cover 2. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Parallel Interface connector 5. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Power switch 3.
AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. LED 9. Rear cover 2. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Parallel Interface connector 5. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Power switch 3.
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If you cannot avoid using the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use ... V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. Power Supply Use the...
If you cannot avoid using the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use ... V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. Power Supply Use the...
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...surface. • Keep the printer clean. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably placed near a window. • Do not place the printer near devices that is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges ...8226; Ambient humidity: 20% to direct sunlight. Keep a gap of the printer is exposed to 80% (without condensation) • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation ...
...surface. • Keep the printer clean. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably placed near a window. • Do not place the printer near devices that is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges ...8226; Ambient humidity: 20% to direct sunlight. Keep a gap of the printer is exposed to 80% (without condensation) • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation ...
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Upper paper tray Manual feed slot Optional lower tray Tray 1 Manual Tray 2 (For HL-1450, HL-1470N users only) Click the check mark in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below. Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled... Letter ✔ Only A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Transparencies Plain paper Thicker paper Thick paper or Thicker paper 1-8 Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to see the detailed...
Upper paper tray Manual feed slot Optional lower tray Tray 1 Manual Tray 2 (For HL-1450, HL-1470N users only) Click the check mark in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below. Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled... Letter ✔ Only A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Transparencies Plain paper Thicker paper Thick paper or Thicker paper 1-8 Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to see the detailed...
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... 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2 Steinbis Recycling Copy 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Champion Paper One 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 • Before you choose paper to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral...use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets...
... 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2 Steinbis Recycling Copy 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Champion Paper One 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 • Before you choose paper to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral...use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets...
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Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10
Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10
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Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. in the printer driver. Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. in the printer driver. Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
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Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. 2. Make sure that the tips of the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3.
Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. 2. Make sure that the tips of the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3.
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... the lines on one side, load the side to be printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not to the printer. 1-13 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. Make sure it is inserted fully... tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the cassette. 5. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the...
... the lines on one side, load the side to be printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not to the printer. 1-13 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. Make sure it is inserted fully... tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the cassette. 5. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Send the print data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Plain Paper from the Manual Feed Slot ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 2 into the manual feed slot. 1. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Plain Paper from the Manual Feed Slot ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 2 into the manual feed slot. 1. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.