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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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Please note the indication and report the error status and problem by referring to the above table. ✏ Note Ensure that the front cover is fully closed before reporting a service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on the printer, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative. CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you cannot clear the error and see any of these service call . 1 3-5 If you see the same service call indication after turning on and try to print again.
Please note the indication and report the error status and problem by referring to the above table. ✏ Note Ensure that the front cover is fully closed before reporting a service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on the printer, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative. CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you cannot clear the error and see any of these service call . 1 3-5 If you see the same service call indication after turning on and try to print again.
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... to problems caused by the use of a drum unit. It may also cause serious damage to side five or six times. ! Caution • Wait to ensure optimum print quality. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridge may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother toner ...cartridge that is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. Remove the protective cover. 5-5 Unpack the new toner ...
... to problems caused by the use of a drum unit. It may also cause serious damage to side five or six times. ! Caution • Wait to ensure optimum print quality. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridge may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother toner ...cartridge that is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. Remove the protective cover. 5-5 Unpack the new toner ...
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...pages. The printer should be used , number of 3rd party drum unit. 5-8 y Printing with a 3rd party drum unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of pages that will be significantly less than this estimate. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by your... we have no control over the many factors that your drum. The actual number of printed pages may be printed by the use only genuine Brother toner. The actual number of pages that determine the actual drum life, such as the temperature, humidity, type of paper, type of toner ...
...pages. The printer should be used , number of 3rd party drum unit. 5-8 y Printing with a 3rd party drum unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of pages that will be significantly less than this estimate. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by your... we have no control over the many factors that your drum. The actual number of printed pages may be printed by the use only genuine Brother toner. The actual number of pages that determine the actual drum life, such as the temperature, humidity, type of paper, type of toner ...
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... quality See "Improving the Print Quality" in this chapter. Printer printed "Error Message" See "Error Message Printouts" in this chapter. 6-1 Other Problems See "Other Problems" in this chapter. Printer does not print: If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, please find your problem in Chapter 3. Printout is blinking See "CONTROL PANEL" in...
... quality See "Improving the Print Quality" in this chapter. Printer printed "Error Message" See "Error Message Printouts" in this chapter. 6-1 Other Problems See "Other Problems" in this chapter. Printer does not print: If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, please find your problem in Chapter 3. Printout is blinking See "CONTROL PANEL" in...
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..., HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. See "Installing Additional Memory" in the printer. • If this .... Graphics Mode True TypeTM mode Use Printer True TypeTM Fonts 6-2 in Chapter 1. • See "Paper Jams and How to Clear Them" in this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems with the printer. See "Installing Additional Memory" in...
..., HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. See "Installing Additional Memory" in the printer. • If this .... Graphics Mode True TypeTM mode Use Printer True TypeTM Fonts 6-2 in Chapter 1. • See "Paper Jams and How to Clear Them" in this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems with the printer. See "Installing Additional Memory" in...
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..."Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. • Set page protection to prevent automatic reduction in the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table. See "Installing Additional ... 4. • Press the control panel button to print the data remaining in the printer. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows...
..."Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. • Set page protection to prevent automatic reduction in the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table. See "Installing Additional ... 4. • Press the control panel button to print the data remaining in the printer. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows...
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...printer driver. • The printer can I Use?" The printer does not print on the envelope size you are using . Your application software must be set up correctly to print on the specified paper. (For HL...straighten it is straight. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The printer will not load envelopes. Problem The printer does not load paper. Refer... is helpful to your software. Paper Handling CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING First, ensure that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. See "What Kind of paper in the paper cassette, and then...
...printer driver. • The printer can I Use?" The printer does not print on the envelope size you are using . Your application software must be set up correctly to print on the specified paper. (For HL...straighten it is straight. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The printer will not load envelopes. Problem The printer does not load paper. Refer... is helpful to your software. Paper Handling CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING First, ensure that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. See "What Kind of paper in the paper cassette, and then...
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Recommendation • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • If you have an interface-switching device, make sure the correct printer is selected. 6-10 error message occurs on your PC. Other Problems CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer."
Recommendation • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • If you have an interface-switching device, make sure the correct printer is selected. 6-10 error message occurs on your PC. Other Problems CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer."
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Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on. • Check that the USB interface cable is connected correctly. • Check the printer driver is installed correctly. Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed in Chooser. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING For Macintosh with USB ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 Problem HL-1440 (or HL-1450 and HL-1470N) does not appear in the System Folder and that it is selected with Chooser. 6-11 Unable to print from application software.
Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on. • Check that the USB interface cable is connected correctly. • Check the printer driver is installed correctly. Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed in Chooser. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING For Macintosh with USB ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 Problem HL-1440 (or HL-1450 and HL-1470N) does not appear in the System Folder and that it is selected with Chooser. 6-11 Unable to print from application software.
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... Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. See "Positioning the Printer" in Chapter 1. • If the whole page is too light, toner save mode within the Printer Properties tab of the Driver. • Try installing a new toner cartridge...Kind of Paper can increase the amount of Paper can cause the problem. • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in Chapter 5. • Make sure that you use paper that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. Ghost 6-12 A rough surfaced paper, paper ...
... Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. See "Positioning the Printer" in Chapter 1. • If the whole page is too light, toner save mode within the Printer Properties tab of the Driver. • Try installing a new toner cartridge...Kind of Paper can increase the amount of Paper can cause the problem. • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in Chapter 5. • Make sure that you use paper that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. Ghost 6-12 A rough surfaced paper, paper ...
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...What Kind of Paper can I Use?" in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in the printer driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. • Check the printer's environment because conditions such as high humidity may be damaged. See "Cleaning" in Chapter 1. • The... drum unit may cause the problem. See "What Kind of the drum unit. Install a new drum unit. in ...
...What Kind of Paper can I Use?" in Chapter 1. • Select the 'Thick paper mode' in the printer driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. • Check the printer's environment because conditions such as high humidity may be damaged. See "Cleaning" in Chapter 1. • The... drum unit may cause the problem. See "What Kind of the drum unit. Install a new drum unit. in ...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the OPC drum surface. 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 ...
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the OPC drum surface. 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 ...
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...use paper that meets specifications. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 • Clean the printer interior and the primary corona wire in Chapter 5. Install a new drum unit. in the printer driver. • The problem may sometimes stick to clear this chapter. • Do not use paper ...to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may disappear by itself. See "Cleaning" in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Drum ...
...use paper that meets specifications. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 • Clean the printer interior and the primary corona wire in Chapter 5. Install a new drum unit. in the printer driver. • The problem may sometimes stick to clear this chapter. • Do not use paper ...to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may disappear by itself. See "Cleaning" in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Drum ...
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... or other media is loaded properly. See "Printing on Plain Paper from the Paper Cassette" in Chapter 1. • If you use the printer infrequently, the paper may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. Also, try rotating the paper 180° in Chapter 1. • If you are not...
... or other media is loaded properly. See "Printing on Plain Paper from the Paper Cassette" in Chapter 1. • If you use the printer infrequently, the paper may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. Also, try rotating the paper 180° in Chapter 1. • If you are not...
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...your document. (HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. The printer cannot print full pages of your document or reduce the print resolution. (HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N only) • Expand the printer memory by ... combination of a page cannot have a restricted area that is not too long. Most laser printers have print (leaving 62 printable lines). How to Print Correctly CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it . An error message "PRINT OVERRUN" occurs. Adjust the top and...
...your document. (HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. The printer cannot print full pages of your document or reduce the print resolution. (HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N only) • Expand the printer memory by ... combination of a page cannot have a restricted area that is not too long. Most laser printers have print (leaving 62 printable lines). How to Print Correctly CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it . An error message "PRINT OVERRUN" occurs. Adjust the top and...
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... Wizard*10 ♦ Control Panel MODEL LED Switch HL-1230 4 LEDs 1 Key HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N *7 AppleTalk only *8 Utility software that automatically prints specified e-mail messages at a pres cheduled time. (For Windows 95 / 98 / Me) *9 Instructional animations for problem solving *10 The Network Printer Driver Wizard automates the installation of a printer in a peer-to-peer network. A-3
... Wizard*10 ♦ Control Panel MODEL LED Switch HL-1230 4 LEDs 1 Key HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N *7 AppleTalk only *8 Utility software that automatically prints specified e-mail messages at a pres cheduled time. (For Windows 95 / 98 / Me) *9 Instructional animations for problem solving *10 The Network Printer Driver Wizard automates the installation of a printer in a peer-to-peer network. A-3
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... given below to prevent any damage to avoid any paper jams, print quality problems or printer damage; • It is being used, it might be printed with the ... • A4: Xerox 4200 (75 g/m2) Xerox 80 Premier Paper (80 g/m2) • Label: Avery laser label or equivalent • Transparency: 3M CG3300 or equivalent ! CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 3.5 Paper 3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type...70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) Optional lower Normal paper paper cassette (HL-1450/1470N only) Transparencies A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, Executive, Legal* *NOTE: Legal-size paper...
... given below to prevent any damage to avoid any paper jams, print quality problems or printer damage; • It is being used, it might be printed with the ... • A4: Xerox 4200 (75 g/m2) Xerox 80 Premier Paper (80 g/m2) • Label: Avery laser label or equivalent • Transparency: 3M CG3300 or equivalent ! CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 3.5 Paper 3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type...70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) Optional lower Normal paper paper cassette (HL-1450/1470N only) Transparencies A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, Executive, Legal* *NOTE: Legal-size paper...
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Fig. 5-1 5-1 CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE To avoid creating secondary problems by mishandling, follow the warnings below during the period of warranty of its life. CONSUMABLE PARTS The consumable parts described in the following figures. 1. WARNING (1) ... as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use, the number of pages per print job, etc. (1) Open the front cover of the printer and pull out the drum unit. (2) Place the drum unit on when the drum unit is nearly at the end of the product if any...
Fig. 5-1 5-1 CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE To avoid creating secondary problems by mishandling, follow the warnings below during the period of warranty of its life. CONSUMABLE PARTS The consumable parts described in the following figures. 1. WARNING (1) ... as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use, the number of pages per print job, etc. (1) Open the front cover of the printer and pull out the drum unit. (2) Place the drum unit on when the drum unit is nearly at the end of the product if any...
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... after you remove the protective part. Warranty cover is not applied to problems caused by a click. Do not touch the development roller and photosensitive drum...immediately. • Only unpack a toner cartridge immediately before you need to install it locks into the printer, or printed pages may have vertical stripes. (Refer to Fig. 5-5.) • Install the toner...the unit may be damaged. • Use a Brother genuine toner cartridge which is returned to the right end and left unpacked for a long period of a genuine Brother drum unit. CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (4) Remove the...
... after you remove the protective part. Warranty cover is not applied to problems caused by a click. Do not touch the development roller and photosensitive drum...immediately. • Only unpack a toner cartridge immediately before you need to install it locks into the printer, or printed pages may have vertical stripes. (Refer to Fig. 5-5.) • Install the toner...the unit may be damaged. • Use a Brother genuine toner cartridge which is returned to the right end and left unpacked for a long period of a genuine Brother drum unit. CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (4) Remove the...