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... and utilities for all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for your printer needs. 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 this ...manual from the CD-ROM at all your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in ...
... and utilities for all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for your printer needs. 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 this ...manual from the CD-ROM at all your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in ...
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... and operational assistance, you must be made from which 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. - This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in...
... and operational assistance, you must be made from which 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. - This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in...
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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. 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. !
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To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you open the front or back covers of the...
To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you open the front or back covers of the...
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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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Documents 2 4. Printer 2. 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 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. CD-ROM 5.
Documents 2 4. Printer 2. 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 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. CD-ROM 5.
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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...
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...
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Manual feed slot 7. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Paper cassette 5. AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3. Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Front cover 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
Manual feed slot 7. Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Paper cassette 5. AC power inlet 4. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3. Power switch 3. Rear cover 2. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Front cover 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
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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. USB connector 2 1. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. Power switch 3.
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. USB connector 2 1. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2. USB Interface connector 6. Power switch 3.
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Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. LED 9. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
Parallel Interface connector 5. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. LED 9. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1.
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... The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. If you cannot avoid using the printer. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation transformer...a highfrequency noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 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.
... The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. If you cannot avoid using the printer. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation transformer...a highfrequency noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 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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... objects on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Keep a gap of the printer is exposed 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...ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the printer where it is obstructed. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: •...
... objects on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Keep a gap of the printer is exposed 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...ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the printer where it is obstructed. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is easily accessible. • Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: •...
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Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to 10 sheets Only A4, Letter ✔ Only ... unit. 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 105 g/m2...
Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to 10 sheets Only A4, Letter ✔ Only ... unit. 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 105 g/m2...
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... paper designed 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 21... the information to help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer.
... paper designed 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 21... the information to help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer.
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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 Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area.
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Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" 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. in this chapter. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" 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. in this chapter. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
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Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. 2. Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. 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. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. 2. Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the printer.
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... the paper cassette in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. 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 output tray. 1 ...y If you choose not to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. Send the print data to the lines on the sliding guide. Paper can be printed (blank side) face down in the cassette. 5. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT...
... the paper cassette in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. 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 output tray. 1 ...y If you choose not to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the back of paper (80 g/m2) in the printer. Send the print data to the lines on the sliding guide. Paper can be printed (blank side) face down in the cassette. 5. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT...
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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. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
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 in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.