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... quick and easy reference at any time. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is 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 the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in a convenient...
... quick and easy reference at any time. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is 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 the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in a convenient...
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... the correct printer port. Printer LED is blinking See "CONTROL PANEL" in this chapter. Printout is incorrect See "How to Print Correctly" in Chapter 3. CHAPTER 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying Your Problem First, check the following list and then go to the section listed.
... the correct printer port. Printer LED is blinking See "CONTROL PANEL" in this chapter. Printout is incorrect See "How to Print Correctly" in Chapter 3. CHAPTER 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying Your Problem First, check the following list and then go to the section listed.
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...HL-1440, HL-/1450 and HL-/1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory. in Chapter 1. • See "Paper Jams and How to Clear Them" in this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your document. The best combination of Paper can I Use?" CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING... driver or RPC program. • Change the following settings in the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Graphics Mode True TypeTM mode Use Printer True TypeTM Fonts 6-2 Take the corrective actions listed in...
...HL-1440, HL-/1450 and HL-/1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory. in Chapter 1. • See "Paper Jams and How to Clear Them" in this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your document. The best combination of Paper can I Use?" CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING... driver or RPC program. • Change the following settings in the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Graphics Mode True TypeTM mode Use Printer True TypeTM Fonts 6-2 Take the corrective actions listed in...
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... , wait a few seconds and then turn it on again. • Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) TONER EMPTY TONER LOW FUSER MALFUNCTION LASER BD MALFUNCTION SCANNER MALFUNCTION D-RAM... ENGINE INTERFACE ERROR Action • Reduce the complexity of your document before you print to prevent automatic reduction of the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory.
... , wait a few seconds and then turn it on again. • Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) TONER EMPTY TONER LOW FUSER MALFUNCTION LASER BD MALFUNCTION SCANNER MALFUNCTION D-RAM... ENGINE INTERFACE ERROR Action • Reduce the complexity of your document before you print to prevent automatic reduction of the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory.
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...See "Installing Additional Memory" in the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. Error Message Printouts CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The printer will vary depending on your document. RESOLUTION ...ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by...
...See "Installing Additional Memory" in the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. Error Message Printouts CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The printer will vary depending on your document. RESOLUTION ...ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by...
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.... • Reduce the amount of your software. Sometimes it is helpful to Clear Them" or the paper jam instructional video on the specified paper. (For HL-1450 with optional lower tray unit user only) Recommendation • If there is paper in the paper cassette, make sure it back in the printer... the printer driver. • Re-insert the paper firmly, one sheet at a time. • Make sure that manual feed mode is straight. Paper Handling CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications.
.... • Reduce the amount of your software. Sometimes it is helpful to Clear Them" or the paper jam instructional video on the specified paper. (For HL-1450 with optional lower tray unit user only) Recommendation • If there is paper in the paper cassette, make sure it back in the printer... the printer driver. • Re-insert the paper firmly, one sheet at a time. • Make sure that manual feed mode is straight. Paper Handling CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications.
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When you can install the paper cassette first, and then close the front cover and the printer will resume printing automatically. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams and How to the following description. Then try printing again. 6-6 If the printer does not resume printing automatically, press the ...by lighting the control panel LEDs as shown below. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. If the printer still does not resume printing, please ...
When you can install the paper cassette first, and then close the front cover and the printer will resume printing automatically. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams and How to the following description. Then try printing again. 6-6 If the printer does not resume printing automatically, press the ...by lighting the control panel LEDs as shown below. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. If the printer still does not resume printing, please ...
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y Always remove all paper from feeding through the printer at one time and reduces paper jams. 1. Open the front cover. 6-7 This helps prevent multiple sheets of the printer. 2. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the upper paper cassette. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note y If a paper jam occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for correct installation of the printer. 3. Pull the paper cassette completely out of paper from the paper cassette and straighten the stack when new paper is added.
y Always remove all paper from feeding through the printer at one time and reduces paper jams. 1. Open the front cover. 6-7 This helps prevent multiple sheets of the printer. 2. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the upper paper cassette. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note y If a paper jam occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for correct installation of the printer. 3. Pull the paper cassette completely out of paper from the paper cassette and straighten the stack when new paper is added.
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Pull the jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. ! Instead, pull the edge of the printer. If you cannot remove the drum unit assembly easily at this time, do not touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 6-8 Caution To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not use additional force. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Pull out the drum unit assembly.
Pull the jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. ! Instead, pull the edge of the printer. If you cannot remove the drum unit assembly easily at this time, do not touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 6-8 Caution To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not use additional force. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Pull out the drum unit assembly.
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Close the rear cover. 7. Close the front cover. 6-9 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note If you have to pull the paper toward the back of toner stops. 6. Print a few copies of the test page until the scattering of the printer, the fuser may get dirty 0 with toner powder and it may scatter on the next printouts. Install the paper cassette in the printer. 9. Install the drum unit assembly. 8. 5. Open the rear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit.
Close the rear cover. 7. Close the front cover. 6-9 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note If you have to pull the paper toward the back of toner stops. 6. Print a few copies of the test page until the scattering of the printer, the fuser may get dirty 0 with toner powder and it may scatter on the next printouts. Install the paper cassette in the printer. 9. Install the drum unit assembly. 8. 5. Open the rear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit.
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error message occurs on your PC. Other Problems CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. Recommendation • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • If you have an interface-switching device, make sure the correct printer is selected. 6-10 "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer."
error message occurs on your PC. Other Problems CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. Recommendation • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • If you have an interface-switching device, make sure the correct printer is selected. 6-10 "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer."
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Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on. • Check that it is selected with USB ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 Problem HL-1440 (or HL-1450 and HL-1470N) does not appear in the System Folder and that the USB interface cable is connected correctly. • Check the printer driver is installed in Chooser. Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed correctly. Unable to print from application software. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING For Macintosh with Chooser. 6-11
Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on. • Check that it is selected with USB ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 Problem HL-1440 (or HL-1450 and HL-1470N) does not appear in the System Folder and that the USB interface cable is connected correctly. • Check the printer driver is installed in Chooser. Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed correctly. Unable to print from application software. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING For Macintosh with Chooser. 6-11
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the Print Quality This section provides information on . See "Positioning the Printer" in Chapter 5. • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type ... that has absorbed moisture or thick print media can I Use?" See "What Kind of Paper can cause the problem. • Make sure that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. in Chapter 5. • Installing a new drum unit. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in the printer driver. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in Chapter...
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the Print Quality This section provides information on . See "Positioning the Printer" in Chapter 5. • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type ... that has absorbed moisture or thick print media can I Use?" See "What Kind of Paper can cause the problem. • Make sure that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. in Chapter 5. • Installing a new drum unit. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in the printer driver. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in Chapter...
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... driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. • Check the printer's environment because conditions such as high humidity may be damaged. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. in Chapter 1. • Select the...
... driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. • Check the printer's environment because conditions such as high humidity may be damaged. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. in Chapter 1. • Select the...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have black spots at intervals of 94 ...
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have black spots at intervals of 94 ...
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Recommendation ! See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in .). 6-15 Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in . Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in Chapter 5. Install a new drum unit. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in . White Spots Printed pages have black spots at intervals of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object, such as a ball-point pen, etc. • The drum unit may be damaged.
Recommendation ! See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in .). 6-15 Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in . Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in Chapter 5. Install a new drum unit. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in . White Spots Printed pages have black spots at intervals of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object, such as a ball-point pen, etc. • The drum unit may be damaged.
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... Chapter 5. • Make sure that you use paper that a torn piece of the drum unit. Try printing multiple pages to the OPC drum surface. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black Horizontal repetitive defects Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Install a new drum unit. See "Replacing...
... Chapter 5. • Make sure that you use paper that a torn piece of the drum unit. Try printing multiple pages to the OPC drum surface. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black Horizontal repetitive defects Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Install a new drum unit. See "Replacing...
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... Feed Slot" in Chapter 1. • The paper cassette may be too full. Make sure that the guides are using the straight-through output path. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • You may have sat for too long in the paper cassette.
... Feed Slot" in Chapter 1. • The paper cassette may be too full. Make sure that the guides are using the straight-through output path. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • You may have sat for too long in the paper cassette.
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... error message occurs. The printer cannot print full pages of a document. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. How to Print Correctly CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it . We recommend you use a parallel cable of less than 2 metres (6 1/2 feet) in length. •... depending on screen but do not show up when I view my document on your document or reduce the print resolution. (HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. My headers or footers appear when I ...
... error message occurs. The printer cannot print full pages of a document. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. How to Print Correctly CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it . We recommend you use a parallel cable of less than 2 metres (6 1/2 feet) in length. •... depending on screen but do not show up when I view my document on your document or reduce the print resolution. (HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. My headers or footers appear when I ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...Guide and Network User's Guide in PDF format. (Viewer included) Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printer. Check that the test page printed correctly... into the AC outlet. 3 Turn the power switch on the HL-1440/1450 printers. Some illustrations and screen shots are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...in the U.S. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions. The opening screen will find a variety of their...
...Guide and Network User's Guide in PDF format. (Viewer included) Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printer. Check that the test page printed correctly... into the AC outlet. 3 Turn the power switch on the HL-1440/1450 printers. Some illustrations and screen shots are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the...in the U.S. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions. The opening screen will find a variety of their...