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... division of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript is a registered trademark of Miles, Inc. All other countries. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer. EPSON is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Shipment ...and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. It is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. II Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge during transit. Hewlett-Packard, HP...
... division of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript is a registered trademark of Miles, Inc. All other countries. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer. EPSON is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Shipment ...and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd. It is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. II Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge during transit. Hewlett-Packard, HP...
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... call 1-800-521-2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on to common technical questions and product information for your password. Laser Printer HL-1260e/HL-1660 USER'S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In CANADA 1-800-276-7746 714-...modem speeds up to any fax machine, not just the one you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. -
... call 1-800-521-2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on to common technical questions and product information for your password. Laser Printer HL-1260e/HL-1660 USER'S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA In CANADA 1-800-276-7746 714-...modem speeds up to any fax machine, not just the one you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. -
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To Use the Printer Safely Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully. ii 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.
To Use the Printer Safely Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully. ii 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.
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... 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 and Off 2-19 Plugging in the Power Cord 2-19 Pressing the POWER Switch 2-20 Printing the Test Patterns or Lists 2-21 Checking the Printed ...
... 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 and Off 2-19 Plugging in the Power Cord 2-19 Pressing the POWER Switch 2-20 Printing the Test Patterns or Lists 2-21 Checking the Printed ...
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... SELECTION 3-3 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL 3-7 Adjusting the Control Panel Angle 3-7 Selecting the Local Language Display 3-8 Using the Panel Switches 3-9 Printer Settings 3-10 User Settings 3-10 Factory Settings 3-10 PAPER HANDLING 3-11 Print Media 3-11 Paper Size 3-11 Using Envelopes 3-13 Cassette Feed 3-15 Manual ...Feed 3-16 Face Down Print Delivery 3-17 Face Up Print Delivery 3-17 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4-1 DISPLAY AND LAMPS 4-1 Display 4-1 Printer Status Messages 4-2 Lamps 4-4 READY 4-4 DATA 4-4 ALARM 4-4 ON LINE 4-4 iv
... SELECTION 3-3 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL 3-7 Adjusting the Control Panel Angle 3-7 Selecting the Local Language Display 3-8 Using the Panel Switches 3-9 Printer Settings 3-10 User Settings 3-10 Factory Settings 3-10 PAPER HANDLING 3-11 Print Media 3-11 Paper Size 3-11 Using Envelopes 3-13 Cassette Feed 3-15 Manual ...Feed 3-16 Face Down Print Delivery 3-17 Face Up Print Delivery 3-17 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4-1 DISPLAY AND LAMPS 4-1 Display 4-1 Printer Status Messages 4-2 Lamps 4-4 READY 4-4 DATA 4-4 ALARM 4-4 ON LINE 4-4 iv
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... 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 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-4 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-8 Bi-directional Parallel Interface Appendix-8 Pin Assignment Appendix-8 Signal ...
... 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 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-4 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-8 Bi-directional Parallel Interface Appendix-8 Pin Assignment Appendix-8 Signal ...
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...Appendix-15 EPSON Mode Appendix-22 IBM Mode Appendix-25 HP-GL Mode Appendix-27 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Appendix-32 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces Appendix-34 QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS Appendix-36 HP ...Appendix-36 CCITT G3/G4 and TIFF Appendix-49 Horizontal 1200-dpi Image Format Mode Appendix-52 HP-GL/2 Command Sets Appendix-55 Printer Job Language Commands Syntax Appendix-57 EPSON FX-850 Mode Appendix-58 IBM Proprinter XL Mode Appendix-61 HP-GL Mode Appendix-64 Bar...
...Appendix-15 EPSON Mode Appendix-22 IBM Mode Appendix-25 HP-GL Mode Appendix-27 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Appendix-32 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces Appendix-34 QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS Appendix-36 HP ...Appendix-36 CCITT G3/G4 and TIFF Appendix-49 Horizontal 1200-dpi Image Format Mode Appendix-52 HP-GL/2 Command Sets Appendix-55 Printer Job Language Commands Syntax Appendix-57 EPSON FX-850 Mode Appendix-58 IBM Proprinter XL Mode Appendix-61 HP-GL Mode Appendix-64 Bar...
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... the user's authority to the U.S.A. International Energy Star Compliance Statement (For HL-1660 only) The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is encouraged to try to comply with FCC standards, which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world...circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. About the Interface Cable This printer has been certified to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. A shielded interface cable should be used in a residential installation. However, there is...
... the user's authority to the U.S.A. International Energy Star Compliance Statement (For HL-1660 only) The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is encouraged to try to comply with FCC standards, which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world...circuit different from that interference will not occur in a particular installation. About the Interface Cable This printer has been certified to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. A shielded interface cable should be used in a residential installation. However, there is...
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...from August 1, 1976. CDRH Regulations (110-120 V model only) The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Communications. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan This product complies with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser...in the United States. These regulations apply to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. USER'S GUIDE Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada only) This digital apparatus ...
...from August 1, 1976. CDRH Regulations (110-120 V model only) The Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of Communications. MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan This product complies with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to laser...in the United States. These regulations apply to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. USER'S GUIDE Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada only) This digital apparatus ...
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...of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. xi This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Before this product is attached in length. ...IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is attached on the cover of the scanner unit. REGULATIONS Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other ...
...of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. xi This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Before this product is attached in length. ...IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is attached on the cover of the scanner unit. REGULATIONS Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other ...
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...it should be destroyed because a plug with cut wires is severed from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three pin plug. THIS PRINTER MUST BE EARTHED xii Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa ...246;r osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. Wiring Information (For U.K. Never use a plug with this printer is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be three-conductor and...
...it should be destroyed because a plug with cut wires is severed from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three pin plug. THIS PRINTER MUST BE EARTHED xii Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa ...246;r osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. Wiring Information (For U.K. Never use a plug with this printer is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be three-conductor and...
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... wire which is marked with the letter "E" or by the safety earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow. The outer sheath of this printer may not correspond with the letter "N" or coloured black or blue. If the construction of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer...
... wire which is marked with the letter "E" or by the safety earth symbol , or coloured green or green and yellow. The outer sheath of this printer may not correspond with the letter "N" or coloured black or blue. If the construction of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer...
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... 5 OPTIONS describes the optional accessories for this printer. (Disk) CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain your printer (Disk) CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you use the printer. Read this chapter first to get familiar with your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL... of this manual and the floppy disk supplied with the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED gives you work with the printer. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER gives you important information on the printer as well as your guide to the setup and operation ...
... 5 OPTIONS describes the optional accessories for this printer. (Disk) CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain your printer (Disk) CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you use the printer. Read this chapter first to get familiar with your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL... of this manual and the floppy disk supplied with the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED gives you work with the printer. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER gives you important information on the printer as well as your guide to the setup and operation ...
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USER'S GUIDE Notes When you read this user's guide, note the following: • Chapters 4, 5, 6 and the Appendices of the printer. Some display messages appear differently in accordance with the factory settings, particularly in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. If you change the settings, particularly the emulation mode... upon the final destination of this User's Guide are on the floppy disk provided with this setting. 1-2 Remember that the instructions start with this printer. Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you various operations of the...
USER'S GUIDE Notes When you read this user's guide, note the following: • Chapters 4, 5, 6 and the Appendices of the printer. Some display messages appear differently in accordance with the factory settings, particularly in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. If you change the settings, particularly the emulation mode... upon the final destination of this User's Guide are on the floppy disk provided with this setting. 1-2 Remember that the instructions start with this printer. Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you various operations of the...
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... Double-click the HL1260e or HL1660 Series folder on the screen, and then the Disk Manual icon. s Once you installed the Disk Manual into your printer referring to see . 1. Follow the messages on the screen. Notes • You will need to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. 2. Start your... below to print out the sections you need to see . ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK CHAPTER 1 GENERAL s The floppy disk provided with this printer contains Chapters 4, 5, 6, and the Appendices of this description. 4. Follow the messages on the screen. (for Windows 3.1 user) Double-click the ...
... Double-click the HL1260e or HL1660 Series folder on the screen, and then the Disk Manual icon. s Once you installed the Disk Manual into your printer referring to see . 1. Follow the messages on the screen. Notes • You will need to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. 2. Start your... below to print out the sections you need to see . ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK CHAPTER 1 GENERAL s The floppy disk provided with this printer contains Chapters 4, 5, 6, and the Appendices of this description. 4. Follow the messages on the screen. (for Windows 3.1 user) Double-click the ...
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...not require difficult maintenance. Just install it can print at home: max. 49 dB A (printing)/40 dB A (stand-by). 600 DPI Resolution This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine, the quality of 12 pages per inch (dpi). See page 4-28. When you working in your... office or at a speed of the output is far superior. High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by special control command. Compared with a resolution of gray in 256 shades of 600 dots per minute. Maintenance-Free Toner ...
...not require difficult maintenance. Just install it can print at home: max. 49 dB A (printing)/40 dB A (stand-by). 600 DPI Resolution This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine, the quality of 12 pages per inch (dpi). See page 4-28. When you working in your... office or at a speed of the output is far superior. High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by special control command. Compared with a resolution of gray in 256 shades of 600 dots per minute. Maintenance-Free Toner ...
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...15 for auto loading and 3-16 for features such as EPSON® FX-850™, and IBM® Proprinter XL® printers. Three Interfaces This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial interface, and a modular input/output (MIO) compatible interface. ... application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface, you can emulate the Hewlett-Packard® laser printer-LaserJet 4+ (PCL® 5e), PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HP-GL™ plotter as well as networking or...
...15 for auto loading and 3-16 for features such as EPSON® FX-850™, and IBM® Proprinter XL® printers. Three Interfaces This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial interface, and a modular input/output (MIO) compatible interface. ... application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface, you can emulate the Hewlett-Packard® laser printer-LaserJet 4+ (PCL® 5e), PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HP-GL™ plotter as well as networking or...
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..., Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • Utah, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique • Utah Condensed, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique 1-6 Data Compression Technology This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in total or more to 66 Mbytes. s HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL... unit installed, the memory should be expanded to the current emulation mode. USER'S GUIDE Automatic Emulation Selection This printer can automatically select the printer emulation mode depending on a network. The memory should be expanded to 6 Mbytes in total or more to enjoy...
..., Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • Utah, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique • Utah Condensed, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique 1-6 Data Compression Technology This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in total or more to 66 Mbytes. s HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL... unit installed, the memory should be expanded to the current emulation mode. USER'S GUIDE Automatic Emulation Selection This printer can automatically select the printer emulation mode depending on a network. The memory should be expanded to 6 Mbytes in total or more to enjoy...
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...13 • UPC-A • EAN-128 • UPC-E • Codabar • US-PostNet • ISBN • Code 128 CCITT G3/G4 Since this printer supports the CCITT G3/G4 format in addition to the improved life expectancy of the Power Save mode is turned off. The factory setting of... the toner cartridge. See page 4-69. 1-8 Because the printer has a TrueType Font rasterizer, it can quickly receive and print data compressed in this mode in addition to HPcompatible formats, it can rasterize fonts...
...13 • UPC-A • EAN-128 • UPC-E • Codabar • US-PostNet • ISBN • Code 128 CCITT G3/G4 Since this printer supports the CCITT G3/G4 format in addition to the improved life expectancy of the Power Save mode is turned off. The factory setting of... the toner cartridge. See page 4-69. 1-8 Because the printer has a TrueType Font rasterizer, it can quickly receive and print data compressed in this mode in addition to HPcompatible formats, it can rasterize fonts...
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... panel switch settings. See page 447. 1-9 Flash Memory Card and HDD Card You can store fonts, macros, logos, and other users with a touch of this printer. See pages 4-32 and 5-2. Saving User Settings You can be stored. Two sets of user settings can operate the... printer differently from other print data in a commercial PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card that is installed in the upper card slot of a panel ...
... panel switch settings. See page 447. 1-9 Flash Memory Card and HDD Card You can store fonts, macros, logos, and other users with a touch of this printer. See pages 4-32 and 5-2. Saving User Settings You can be stored. Two sets of user settings can operate the... printer differently from other print data in a commercial PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card that is installed in the upper card slot of a panel ...