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Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. 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. i Download the latest ...
Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. 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. i Download the latest ...
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...1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use the system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357. You can get instant...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,...
...1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use the system and your index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357. You can get instant...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,...
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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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... with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. 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. •... There are extremely HOT! Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off ...
... with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. 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. •... There are extremely HOT! Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off ...
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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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CD-ROM 5. Documents 2 4. Printer 2. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 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 this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
CD-ROM 5. Documents 2 4. Printer 2. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 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 this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1.
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... you use a USB cable, 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 use the USB connector on the front of your PC. • Do not use . • Today most... parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some might have both a USB and a parallel port. Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An...
... you use a USB cable, 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 use the USB connector on the front of your PC. • Do not use . • Today most... parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some might have both a USB and a parallel port. Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An...
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Paper cassette 5. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Rear cover 2. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4.
Paper cassette 5. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Rear cover 2. Face down output tray 3. Manual feed slot 7. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4.
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Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Rear cover 2. 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.
Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Rear cover 2. 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.
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AC power inlet 4. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. USB Interface connector 6. LED 9. Parallel Interface connector 5. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
AC power inlet 4. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. USB Interface connector 6. LED 9. Parallel Interface connector 5. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
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... take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: ...50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances...
... take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: ...50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances...
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... open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in a well-ventilated room. • Place the printer on top of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the...
... open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in a well-ventilated room. • Place the printer on top of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the...
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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 ✔ Thick...
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 ✔ Thick...
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... 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 this printer. You can see the information to help you ...purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed...
... 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 this printer. You can see the information to help you ...purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed...
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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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Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in the printer driver. 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 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. in this chapter.
Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in the printer driver. 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 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. in this chapter.
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Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. 2.
Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. 2.
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...printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that 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. Install the paper cassette...
...printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that 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. Install the paper cassette...
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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. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 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. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 in the printer driver.