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... this manual from the CD-ROM at all times. i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. 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 quick and easy reference at ...
... this manual from the CD-ROM at all times. i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. 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 quick and easy reference at ...
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... 1-800-685-5381 1-514-685-5381 (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. - For USA & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which...
... 1-800-685-5381 1-514-685-5381 (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. - For USA & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which...
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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. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. iii
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. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. iii
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Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. They will damage the surface of the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. •...
Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. They will damage the surface of the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. •...
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... 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? PPrriinntt MMeeddiiaa aanndd SSiizzee RReeccoommmmeennddeedd PPaappeerr PPrriinnttaabbllee AArreeaa 1-8 11--88 11--99 ...
... 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? PPrriinntt MMeeddiiaa aanndd SSiizzee RReeccoommmmeennddeedd PPaappeerr PPrriinnttaabbllee AArreeaa 1-8 11--88 11--99 ...
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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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Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 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 from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. CD-ROM 5. Printer 2.
Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 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 from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. CD-ROM 5. Printer 2.
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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 USB connector on the front of your ...
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 USB connector on the front of your ...
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Power switch 3. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. 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. Manual feed slot 7. Tray extension flap 2.
Power switch 3. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. 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. Manual feed slot 7. Tray extension flap 2.
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Power switch 3. USB connector 2 1. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Rear cover 2. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3.
Power switch 3. USB connector 2 1. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Rear cover 2. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3.
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LED 9. USB Interface connector 6. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
LED 9. USB Interface connector 6. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Parallel Interface connector 5. AC power inlet 4. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
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... (16.5 feet). Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 If you cannot avoid using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation... transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. 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.
... (16.5 feet). Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 If you cannot avoid using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation... transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. 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.
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... a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. • Do not expose the printer to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is obstructed. Keep a gap of temperature and humidity: • Ambient temperature: 10°C... within the following ranges of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • ...
... a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. • Do not expose the printer to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is obstructed. Keep a gap of temperature and humidity: • Ambient temperature: 10°C... within the following ranges of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • ...
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Their descriptions used in the following table to see the detailed information for each selection. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper... 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. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ ...
Their descriptions used in the following table to see the detailed information for each selection. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper... 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. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ ...
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... to 356 mm (4.57 to 14.0 in the Appendix. 1-9 avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. You can see the information to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; See "Important Information for Choosing Your Paper" in .) Single sheet Optional lower tray...DATACOPY 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 use with a moisture content of paper...
... to 356 mm (4.57 to 14.0 in the Appendix. 1-9 avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. You can see the information to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; See "Important Information for Choosing Your Paper" in .) Single sheet Optional lower tray...DATACOPY 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 use with a moisture content of paper...
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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 you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. 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 in the printer driver. in this chapter. 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. 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 in the printer driver. in this chapter. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. 2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. 2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4.
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...; Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the cassette. 5. Install the paper cassette in ... extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Paper can be loaded up to the lines on one side, load the side to be printed (blank side) face...
...; Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the cassette. 5. Install the paper cassette in ... extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Paper can be loaded up to the lines on one side, load the side to be printed (blank side) face...
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in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 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.
in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 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.