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... keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for all times. 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...
... keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for all times. 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...
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... & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, 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. - In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 1-514-685-6464 (within Montreal) If you...
... & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, 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. - In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 1-514-685-6464 (within Montreal) If you...
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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 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.
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... sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. When you open the front or back covers of the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have turned off the power switch and unplugged...water or neutral detergents for cleaning. 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, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! iv ...
... sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. When you open the front or back covers of the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have turned off the power switch and unplugged...water or neutral detergents for cleaning. 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, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! iv ...
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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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Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. Documents 2 4. 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 one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Printer 2. CD-ROM 5. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. Documents 2 4. 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 one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 Printer 2. CD-ROM 5. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
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... and connect it to use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard. 1-2 Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. • Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. •... Do not use a parallel cable that 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 . • Today most parallel cables ...
... and connect it to use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard. 1-2 Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. • Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. •... Do not use a parallel cable that 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 . • Today most parallel cables ...
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Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Control panel 4 1. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7.
Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Control panel 4 1. Paper cassette 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7.
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USB Interface connector 6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Parallel Interface connector 5. ♦ 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.
USB Interface connector 6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Parallel Interface connector 5. ♦ 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.
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Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. 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. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Power switch 3. LED 9. AC power inlet 4.
Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. 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. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Power switch 3. LED 9. AC power inlet 4.
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... if the power source is not stable. 1-6 If you use an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the... printer. 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....
... if the power source is not stable. 1-6 If you use an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the... printer. 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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...(50°F to 90.5°F) • Ambient humidity: 20% 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 hole and the wall. • Do... not place the printer where it is obstructed. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • The printer should be installed near a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. •...
...(50°F to 90.5°F) • Ambient humidity: 20% 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 hole and the wall. • Do... not place the printer where it is obstructed. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • The printer should be installed near a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. •...
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Their descriptions used in the following table to see the detailed information for each selection. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to 43 lbs.) ...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. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to...
Their descriptions used in the following table to see the detailed information for each selection. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to 43 lbs.) ...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. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to...
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...Important Information for plain paper copying. • Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; 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 or ... 80 g/m2 Modo 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 purchase large quantities of approximately 5%.
...Important Information for plain paper copying. • Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; 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 or ... 80 g/m2 Modo 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 purchase large quantities of approximately 5%.
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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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Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in the printer driver. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in the printer driver. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?"
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Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. 2.
Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. 2.
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y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. Send the print data to be printed (blank ... (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Install the paper cassette in the cassette. 5. 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...
y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on the sliding guide. Send the print data to be printed (blank ... (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Install the paper cassette in the cassette. 5. 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...
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Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. 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 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. 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.