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...that you must be responsible for any damage during shipping will VOID THE WARRANTY. II Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard, HP and PCL are registered trademarks, and HP...to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge during transit. Shipment of International Business Machines Corporation. Centronics is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier....
...that you must be responsible for any damage during shipping will VOID THE WARRANTY. II Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Hewlett-Packard, HP and PCL are registered trademarks, and HP...to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge during transit. Shipment of International Business Machines Corporation. Centronics is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier....
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...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. - This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) ...Our BBS supports modem speeds up to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for all Brother products. 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-...
...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. - This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) ...Our BBS supports modem speeds up to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for all Brother products. 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-...
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ii 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. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer.
ii 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. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1-1 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK 1-3 ABOUT 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 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1-1 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK 1-3 ABOUT 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 ...
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USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-1 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY 3-1 AUTOMATIC EMULATION 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...
USER'S GUIDE CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-1 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY 3-1 AUTOMATIC EMULATION 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...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE 4-5 SEL Switch 4-5 SET Switch 4-6 v (UP) or w (DOWN) Switch 4-6 MODE Switch 4-7 MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes 4-8 MODE Switch Settings in BR-Script Mode 4-11 MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode 4-13 Basic Operation Procedures 4-15 Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface 4-16 INTERFACE MODE 4-17 FORMAT MODE 4-20 ORIENTATION 4-20 AUTO MODE 4-21 PAGE FORMAT MODE 4-22 GRAPHICS MODE 4-25 RESOLUTION MODE 4-28 PAGE PROTECTION 4-31 CARD OPERATION 4-32 ADVANCED MODE 4-41 NETWORK ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE 4-5 SEL Switch 4-5 SET Switch 4-6 v (UP) or w (DOWN) Switch 4-6 MODE Switch 4-7 MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes 4-8 MODE Switch Settings in BR-Script Mode 4-11 MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode 4-13 Basic Operation Procedures 4-15 Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface 4-16 INTERFACE MODE 4-17 FORMAT MODE 4-20 ORIENTATION 4-20 AUTO MODE 4-21 PAGE FORMAT MODE 4-22 GRAPHICS MODE 4-25 RESOLUTION MODE 4-28 PAGE PROTECTION 4-31 CARD OPERATION 4-32 ADVANCED MODE 4-41 NETWORK ...
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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 DUPLEX MODE 4-75 COPY Switch 4-77 RESET Switch 4-78 List of Factory Settings 4-79 TEST Switch 4-85 HEX DUMP MODE 4-88 CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5-1 LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-1200/LT-1600 5-1 Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette 5-1 FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD 5-2 Installing a Font Cartridge/Card, ...
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 DUPLEX MODE 4-75 COPY Switch 4-77 RESET Switch 4-78 List of Factory Settings 4-79 TEST Switch 4-85 HEX DUMP MODE 4-88 CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS 5-1 LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-1200/LT-1600 5-1 Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette 5-1 FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD 5-2 Installing a Font Cartridge/Card, ...
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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 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 ...
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 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 ...
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USER'S GUIDE RS-232C Serial Interface Appendix-11 Standard Specifications Appendix-11 Interface Connectors Appendix-11 Pin Assignment Appendix-11 Signal Description Appendix-12 Serial Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers Appendix-13 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS Appendix-14 OCR Symbol Sets Appendix-14 HP LaserJet 4+ Mode 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 ...
USER'S GUIDE RS-232C Serial Interface Appendix-11 Standard Specifications Appendix-11 Interface Connectors Appendix-11 Pin Assignment Appendix-11 Signal Description Appendix-12 Serial Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers Appendix-13 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS Appendix-14 OCR Symbol Sets Appendix-14 HP LaserJet 4+ Mode 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 ...
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... could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ix As an International Energy Star partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC standards, which can radiate ... receiving antenna. - A shielded interface cable should be used in a particular installation. International Energy Star Compliance Statement (For HL-1660 only) The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to operate properly and safely. Caution Changes or modifications not...
... could void the user's authority to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. ix As an International Energy Star partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC standards, which can radiate ... receiving antenna. - A shielded interface cable should be used in a particular installation. International Energy Star Compliance Statement (For HL-1660 only) The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to operate properly and safely. Caution Changes or modifications not...
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... phase of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to laser products marketed in the interference- USER'S GUIDE Canadian Department of 1968. 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 the Radiation Control...
... phase of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to laser products marketed in the interference- USER'S GUIDE Canadian Department of 1968. 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 the Radiation Control...
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Radio Interference(220-240 V model only) This printer complies with twisted-pair conductors and that you use a double-shielded interface cable with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before this product is used, ensure that it is a Class 1 laser product as defined in hazardous radiation exposure. IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is marked "IEEE1284 compliant". The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in IEC 825 ...
Radio Interference(220-240 V model only) This printer complies with twisted-pair conductors and that you use a double-shielded interface cable with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before this product is used, ensure that it is a Class 1 laser product as defined in hazardous radiation exposure. IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is marked "IEEE1284 compliant". The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in IEC 825 ...
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Varning - Extension cords used with the equipment must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is intended to take a fuse then fit the same rating fuse as the original fuse. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with cut wires is not suitable for your safety, if in a live socket outlet. Always replace the fuse cover. WARNING - Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasers...
Varning - Extension cords used with the equipment must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is intended to take a fuse then fit the same rating fuse as the original fuse. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with cut wires is not suitable for your safety, if in a live socket outlet. Always replace the fuse cover. WARNING - Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasers...
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Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to disconnect. REGULATIONS The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code : GREEN AND YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this printer may not correspond with the letter "N" or coloured black or blue. If the construction of the cord must be secured inside . The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be the last to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside the plug. The coloured wires should not hang out of the ...
Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to disconnect. REGULATIONS The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code : GREEN AND YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this printer may not correspond with the letter "N" or coloured black or blue. If the construction of the cord must be secured inside . The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be the last to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside the plug. The coloured wires should not hang out of the ...
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USER'S GUIDE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. Manufacture at the following the provisions of Registration No. Brother Industries, Ltd., Kariya Plant 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, ...EN 55022 Class B, EN 50082-1 following facilities is carried out under a Quality System which is registered by : Brother International Europe Ltd. European Development and Technical Services Division xiv FM27391 JQA Certificate of Registration No. 0340 Issued by BSI Quality...
USER'S GUIDE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. Manufacture at the following the provisions of Registration No. Brother Industries, Ltd., Kariya Plant 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, ...EN 55022 Class B, EN 50082-1 following facilities is carried out under a Quality System which is registered by : Brother International Europe Ltd. European Development and Technical Services Division xiv FM27391 JQA Certificate of Registration No. 0340 Issued by BSI Quality...
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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER gives you important information on how to the setup and operation of your computer and software. Be sure to read this manual and the floppy disk supplied with the printer. 1-1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual acts as the character sets and a quick reference guide to the printer control commands. (Disk) INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of the printer. Read this chapter first to read this chapter before you work with your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER ...
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER gives you important information on how to the setup and operation of your computer and software. Be sure to read this manual and the floppy disk supplied with the printer. 1-1 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual acts as the character sets and a quick reference guide to the printer control commands. (Disk) INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of the printer. Read this chapter first to read this chapter before you work with your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER ...
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Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you print out the additional chapters included on the floppy disk provided with this printer. Remember that the instructions start with the factory settings, particularly in accordance with this setting. 1-2 If you change the settings, particularly the emulation mode, the display messages change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to teach you various operations of the printer. Some display messages appear differently in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. USER'S GUIDE Notes When you read this ...
Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you print out the additional chapters included on the floppy disk provided with this printer. Remember that the instructions start with the factory settings, particularly in accordance with this setting. 1-2 If you change the settings, particularly the emulation mode, the display messages change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to teach you various operations of the printer. Some display messages appear differently in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. USER'S GUIDE Notes When you read this ...
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Set up your computer and MS-DOS® or Windows 95 / Windows 3.1. 3. Start your printer referring to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. 2. It is assumed that A: is your floppy disk drive in the Program Manager. You do not need a minimum of 6 MB free area on the screen) and then the Disk Manual icon. 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. Insert the printer User's Guide floppy disk into your computer. Follow the messages on the screen. (for Windows 95 ...
Set up your computer and MS-DOS® or Windows 95 / Windows 3.1. 3. Start your printer referring to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. 2. It is assumed that A: is your floppy disk drive in the Program Manager. You do not need a minimum of 6 MB free area on the screen) and then the Disk Manual icon. 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. Insert the printer User's Guide floppy disk into your computer. Follow the messages on the screen. (for Windows 95 ...
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See page 4-28. See 4-30. Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can print graphics in 256 shades of gray in your office or at the end of the output is far superior. Compared with a resolution of 12 pages per inch (dpi). Advanced Photoscale Technology This printer can print up to 6,000 single-sided pages. See page Appendix-52.) High Resolution Control The high resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts and improves even the 600-dpi resolution. The one piece, easy-to the page indicated at home: max. 49 dB A (printing)/40 dB A (...
See page 4-28. See 4-30. Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can print graphics in 256 shades of gray in your office or at the end of the output is far superior. Compared with a resolution of 12 pages per inch (dpi). Advanced Photoscale Technology This printer can print up to 6,000 single-sided pages. See page Appendix-52.) High Resolution Control The high resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts and improves even the 600-dpi resolution. The one piece, easy-to the page indicated at home: max. 49 dB A (printing)/40 dB A (...
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... the card, you can use one of paper 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 printer sharing. See page 3-1. 1-5 See 3-15 for auto loading...
... the card, you can use one of paper 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 printer sharing. See page 3-1. 1-5 See 3-15 for auto loading...