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... is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are registered trademarks of Miles, Inc. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The ... Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. IBM, Proprinter XL, Proprinter, and IBM/PC are registered trademarks or trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. WARNING When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package...
... is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are registered trademarks of Miles, Inc. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The ... Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. IBM, Proprinter XL, Proprinter, and IBM/PC are registered trademarks or trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. WARNING When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package...
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... THIS PRINTER 1-4 Features 1-4 Options 1-10 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 BEFORE USING THE PRINTER 2-1 Checking the Components 2-1 Printer Carton 2-1 Toner Cartridge 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer... 2-5 Removing the Protective Parts 2-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On...
... THIS PRINTER 1-4 Features 1-4 Options 1-10 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 BEFORE USING THE PRINTER 2-1 Checking the Components 2-1 Printer Carton 2-1 Toner Cartridge 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer... 2-5 Removing the Protective Parts 2-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On...
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USER'S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE 4-64 SHIFT Switch 4-64 EMULATION Switch 4-65 About Emulation Modes 4-67 ECONOMY Switch 4-69 TONER SAVE MODE 4-69 POWER SAVE MODE 4-69 FEEDER Switch 4-70 FEEDER 4-70 MP FIRST 4-72 MANUAL FEED 4-73 MP TRAY SETTING 4-73 MEDIA TYPE 4-74 ...
USER'S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE 4-64 SHIFT Switch 4-64 EMULATION Switch 4-65 About Emulation Modes 4-67 ECONOMY Switch 4-69 TONER SAVE MODE 4-69 POWER SAVE MODE 4-69 FEEDER Switch 4-70 FEEDER 4-70 MP FIRST 4-72 MANUAL FEED 4-73 MP TRAY SETTING 4-73 MEDIA TYPE 4-74 ...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6-1 MAINTENANCE 6-1 Toner Cartridge 6-1 Toner Empty Message 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 6-2 Cleaning 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Interior 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6-1 MAINTENANCE 6-1 Toner Cartridge 6-1 Toner Empty Message 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 6-2 Cleaning 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Interior 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 ...
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... mode, the printer can also print 300-dpi data, if necessary. (In HP emulation you can print up to -replace toner cartridge does not require difficult maintenance. Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can select a horizontal 1200-dpi mode by ). 600 DPI Resolution This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine...
... mode, the printer can also print 300-dpi data, if necessary. (In HP emulation you can print up to -replace toner cartridge does not require difficult maintenance. Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can select a horizontal 1200-dpi mode by ). 600 DPI Resolution This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine...
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... Printing with Microsoft Windows 95 / Windows 3.1 Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in addition to the improved life expectancy of the toner cartridge. Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical toner save electricity when the printer is turned off. You can cut your settings to prevent changes from being used. You can...
... Printing with Microsoft Windows 95 / Windows 3.1 Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in addition to the improved life expectancy of the toner cartridge. Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical toner save electricity when the printer is turned off. You can cut your settings to prevent changes from being used. You can...
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The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig. 2-2 Toner Cartridge 2-2 Do not open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. USER'S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is packed inside the toner cartridge carton. ! Caution The toner cartridge is inside a bag. Open it now.
The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig. 2-2 Toner Cartridge 2-2 Do not open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. USER'S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is packed inside the toner cartridge carton. ! Caution The toner cartridge is inside a bag. Open it now.
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s To open the printer, hold both sides gently until it latches. Fig. 2-6 Closing the Top Cover 2-5 Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover s To close the printer. SETTING UP THE PRINTER CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open and close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides of the printer. Remember the following steps to open the top cover of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches.
s To open the printer, hold both sides gently until it latches. Fig. 2-6 Closing the Top Cover 2-5 Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover s To close the printer. SETTING UP THE PRINTER CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open and close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides of the printer. Remember the following steps to open the top cover of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches.
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...affected and might cause serious damage when printing. You have one toner cartridge as standard. Open the top cover of the printer. 2. A new cartridge contains enough toner to install the toner cartridge. 14 NO CARTRIDGE To install the toner cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Drum Shutter Fig. 2-9 Don...'ts When Handling the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Open the bag to direct light. • Do not stand the toner cartridge on its end or ...
...affected and might cause serious damage when printing. You have one toner cartridge as standard. Open the top cover of the printer. 2. A new cartridge contains enough toner to install the toner cartridge. 14 NO CARTRIDGE To install the toner cartridge, follow these steps: 1. Drum Shutter Fig. 2-9 Don...'ts When Handling the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Open the bag to direct light. • Do not stand the toner cartridge on its end or ...
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Rock it is detached from the toner cartridge. Bend the tab up and down several times until it gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Fig. 2-11 Detaching the Tab 2-8 Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. USER'S GUIDE 3.
Rock it is detached from the toner cartridge. Bend the tab up and down several times until it gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Fig. 2-11 Detaching the Tab 2-8 Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. USER'S GUIDE 3.
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... tape comes out all the way. Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. Fig. 2-13 Inserting the Toner Cartridge 2-9 Fig. 2-12 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape ! Hold the tab firmly and pull it off immediately with cold water. 6. If your hands or clothes... get dirty with toner, wipe or wash it out until the cartridge is seated in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of the arrows engraved...
... tape comes out all the way. Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. Fig. 2-13 Inserting the Toner Cartridge 2-9 Fig. 2-12 Pulling Out the Sealing Tape ! Hold the tab firmly and pull it off immediately with cold water. 6. If your hands or clothes... get dirty with toner, wipe or wash it out until the cartridge is seated in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of the arrows engraved...
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...stops printing. For toner cartridge replacement, see "Toner Low" in Chapter 6. 2-10 When the cartridge has almost run out of the printer. Close the top cover of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you ...can print several pages after the toner empty message appears, be sure to replace the toner cartridge with a new one before it becomes completely empty. Note You can ...
...stops printing. For toner cartridge replacement, see "Toner Low" in Chapter 6. 2-10 When the cartridge has almost run out of the printer. Close the top cover of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you ...can print several pages after the toner empty message appears, be sure to replace the toner cartridge with a new one before it becomes completely empty. Note You can ...
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...3. Press the SEL switch to scroll through the display until the display shows the message as follows. Press the v or w switch to set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. 2 Turn on the printer. To print your selection, press the SET switch. ...The ON LINE lamp goes off -line. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of internal or resident fonts, PRINT FONTS I 2-21 Wait until the desired message appears. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Hold down the SHIFT switch and...
...3. Press the SEL switch to scroll through the display until the display shows the message as follows. Press the v or w switch to set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. 2 Turn on the printer. To print your selection, press the SET switch. ...The ON LINE lamp goes off -line. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of internal or resident fonts, PRINT FONTS I 2-21 Wait until the desired message appears. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Hold down the SHIFT switch and...
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... Using the Panel Switches The printer has a versatile control panel. Ignores the error and resumes operation. Sets functions in the NORMAL and SHIFT modes. Selects toner save or power save mode. COPY - v (UP) - SEL - READY - FEEDER - TEST - For further information, see "SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE" and "SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE" in...
... Using the Panel Switches The printer has a versatile control panel. Ignores the error and resumes operation. Sets functions in the NORMAL and SHIFT modes. Selects toner save or power save mode. COPY - v (UP) - SEL - READY - FEEDER - TEST - For further information, see "SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE" and "SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE" in...
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... of printed pages. SET KEY--> END End saving the data. FONT ID=##### Set download font ID for AUTO ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF ON or OFF TONER LOW=CONT CONT or STOP exit exit to NETWORK MODE CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL AUTO or MANUAL BUZZER SETTING BUZZER=ON ON or OFF SCALABLE...
... of printed pages. SET KEY--> END End saving the data. FONT ID=##### Set download font ID for AUTO ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF ON or OFF TONER LOW=CONT CONT or STOP exit exit to NETWORK MODE CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL AUTO or MANUAL BUZZER SETTING BUZZER=ON ON or OFF SCALABLE...
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... PRINT DENSITY INPUT BUFFER SAVE SETTINGS exit COUNT= 0 Sub-Setting Menu LOCK PANEL=OFF PASS NO=### AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT exit ERROR PRINT=OFF CONTINUE=MANUAL BUZZER=ON sssss ttttt SAVE SETTING 1 SAVE SETTING 2 Setting ON or OFF Enter pass number. ON or...
... PRINT DENSITY INPUT BUFFER SAVE SETTINGS exit COUNT= 0 Sub-Setting Menu LOCK PANEL=OFF PASS NO=### AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT exit ERROR PRINT=OFF CONTINUE=MANUAL BUZZER=ON sssss ttttt SAVE SETTING 1 SAVE SETTING 2 Setting ON or OFF Enter pass number. ON or...
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... use. The factory settings are subject to the page orientation as follows. The display shows the current orientation with toner. s About Right and Left Margins The settings range of the right and left margins and lines vary according to... the paper size, or the inside of the printer will help prevent toner from being incorrectly applied to the inside of your printer, which may cause later print jobs to be ...smudged with toner. • The factory settings of the right/left margins are subject to the current page ...
... use. The factory settings are subject to the page orientation as follows. The display shows the current orientation with toner. s About Right and Left Margins The settings range of the right and left margins and lines vary according to... the paper size, or the inside of the printer will help prevent toner from being incorrectly applied to the inside of your printer, which may cause later print jobs to be ...smudged with toner. • The factory settings of the right/left margins are subject to the current page ...
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Turns on or off lock panel function. Select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is detected s Lock panel If someone other than you has changed the panel switch settings and you do not know about it, the printer ... ALL Press the SET switch to delete its contents. exit ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE Display Message LOCK PANEL=OFF AUTO FF=ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT Network Mode Turns on or off auto form feed. Turns on or off the form feed suppress function. Instructions are in this menu...
Turns on or off lock panel function. Select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is detected s Lock panel If someone other than you has changed the panel switch settings and you do not know about it, the printer ... ALL Press the SET switch to delete its contents. exit ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE Display Message LOCK PANEL=OFF AUTO FF=ON FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT Network Mode Turns on or off auto form feed. Turns on or off the form feed suppress function. Instructions are in this menu...
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... the auto error recovery mode. The printer automatically clears recoverable errors. Display Message TONER LOW=CONT Network Mode Continue printing if the "TONER EMPTY" error occurs. (Factory setting) TONER LOW=STOP Stop printing if the "TONER EMPTY" error occurs. Display Message CONTINUE=MANUAL CONTINUE=AUTO Continue Mode Select the ...manual or auto error recovery mode. USER'S GUIDE s Toner Low You can turn on the error mode so that the printer does not print an error if it occurs. (Factory setting...
... the auto error recovery mode. The printer automatically clears recoverable errors. Display Message TONER LOW=CONT Network Mode Continue printing if the "TONER EMPTY" error occurs. (Factory setting) TONER LOW=STOP Stop printing if the "TONER EMPTY" error occurs. Display Message CONTINUE=MANUAL CONTINUE=AUTO Continue Mode Select the ...manual or auto error recovery mode. USER'S GUIDE s Toner Low You can turn on the error mode so that the printer does not print an error if it occurs. (Factory setting...
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.... The fixing assembly of the print engine is turned off after which the fixing assembly of toner on the power save mode with the v or w switch: factory setting =30 minutes. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ECONOMY Switch TONER SAVE MODE You can turn on or off the power save mode as follows: Display Message... the power save mode is turned off ("SLEEP") to save mode. The amount of the print engine is turned on, the printer turns on the toner save mode from the computer. When you turn on the paper decreases and the printed image may look light gray. The time out is the...
.... The fixing assembly of the print engine is turned off after which the fixing assembly of toner on the power save mode with the v or w switch: factory setting =30 minutes. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL ECONOMY Switch TONER SAVE MODE You can turn on or off the power save mode as follows: Display Message... the power save mode is turned off ("SLEEP") to save mode. The amount of the print engine is turned on, the printer turns on the toner save mode from the computer. When you turn on the paper decreases and the printed image may look light gray. The time out is the...