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Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printer needs. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for all times. 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...
Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printer needs. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for all times. 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...
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Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. AC power inlet 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Power switch 3. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Rear cover 2. Manual feed slot 7. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3.
Control panel 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. AC power inlet 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Power switch 3. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Rear cover 2. Manual feed slot 7. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3.
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... 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. Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper 105 g/m2 ...to 161 g/m2 (28 to 43 lbs.) Transparencies Label Envelopes Card stock Tray 1 ✔ Manual feed slot ✔ Tray 2 ✔ Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray unit. Their descriptions used in the following table to 10 sheets Only...
... 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. Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper 105 g/m2 ...to 161 g/m2 (28 to 43 lbs.) Transparencies Label Envelopes Card stock Tray 1 ✔ Manual feed slot ✔ Tray 2 ✔ Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray unit. Their descriptions used in the following table to 10 sheets Only...
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... paper copying. • Use paper that is 75 to use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. 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 lbs.) Width: 70 to...
... paper copying. • Use paper that is 75 to use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. 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 lbs.) Width: 70 to...
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Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. in this chapter. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" in the printer driver. 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. in this chapter. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" in the printer driver. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1.
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Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 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.
Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14 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.
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Hold the paper in this as in Step 4 above. The printer will wait until you insert the next sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. 4 Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 3. Repeat this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the Status Monitor and control panel ... shown in a short distance, and then let go of the paper. ✏ Note Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until you need to print. 1-15 Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to be used. 4. After the printer ejects the printed page, insert...
Hold the paper in this as in Step 4 above. The printer will wait until you insert the next sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. 4 Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 3. Repeat this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the Status Monitor and control panel ... shown in a short distance, and then let go of the paper. ✏ Note Insert the paper into the manual feed slot until you need to print. 1-15 Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to be used. 4. After the printer ejects the printed page, insert...
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Select the paper you want to use referring to the rear of Paper can I Use?" in this paper feed and output method when you want to print on Thicker Paper and Card Stock When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to "What Kind of the printer. in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Use this chapter. 1. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock.
Select the paper you want to use referring to the rear of Paper can I Use?" in this paper feed and output method when you want to print on Thicker Paper and Card Stock When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to "What Kind of the printer. in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Use this chapter. 1. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock.
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Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4. Send the print data to the printer. ✏ Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 6 until you insert a sheet of the manual feed paper guides to the paper width you want to use. 1-17 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Open the rear cover. Using both hands, set the width of paper into the manual feed slot. 2.
Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4. Send the print data to the printer. ✏ Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 6 until you insert a sheet of the manual feed paper guides to the paper width you want to use. 1-17 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Open the rear cover. Using both hands, set the width of paper into the manual feed slot. 2.
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... PRINTER 6. Close the rear cover. ! Caution Remove each page you to curl or media feed jams. 1-18 5. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the printer automatically feeds the paper in a short distance, and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
... PRINTER 6. Close the rear cover. ! Caution Remove each page you to curl or media feed jams. 1-18 5. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the printer automatically feeds the paper in a short distance, and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
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Use this paper feed and output method when you insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1. in the printer driver. Printing Envelopes CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to print envelopes. ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you want to the rear of the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19
Use this paper feed and output method when you insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1. in the printer driver. Printing Envelopes CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to print envelopes. ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you want to the rear of the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19
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..., set the width of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. After you insert the next envelope. Using both hands, insert the envelope into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. 8 6. After the printer ejects the printed envelope, the printer will wait until the front ...edge of the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to the envelope width. 5. Hold the envelope in this position until the ...
..., set the width of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. After you insert the next envelope. Using both hands, insert the envelope into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. 8 6. After the printer ejects the printed envelope, the printer will wait until the front ...edge of the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to the envelope width. 5. Hold the envelope in this position until the ...
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... or tie strings. • Envelopes with transparent windows, holes, cutouts or perforations. Envelope Types to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. y Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. y See "What Kind of baggy construction. • Envelopes that are not sharply creased. • Embossed envelopes. • Envelopes that were previously printed by...
... or tie strings. • Envelopes with transparent windows, holes, cutouts or perforations. Envelope Types to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. y Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. y See "What Kind of baggy construction. • Envelopes that are not sharply creased. • Embossed envelopes. • Envelopes that were previously printed by...
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Printing on transparencies from the Paper Cassette ✏ Note Do not load more than 10 sheets of transparencies in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the paper cassette. 9 1. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies You can print on Transparencies from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
Printing on transparencies from the Paper Cassette ✏ Note Do not load more than 10 sheets of transparencies in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the paper cassette. 9 1. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies You can print on Transparencies from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies from the Manual Feed Slot When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. 1. in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-25 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies from the Manual Feed Slot When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. 1. in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-25 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
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...the printed transparency, the printer will wait until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. Using both hands, insert the transparency into the manual feed slot until you insert the next transparency. Repeat Step 5 for each transparency you finish the print job, close the rear cover. ...1-26 Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Hold the transparency in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance, and then let...
...the printed transparency, the printer will wait until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. Using both hands, insert the transparency into the manual feed slot until you insert the next transparency. Repeat Step 5 for each transparency you finish the print job, close the rear cover. ...1-26 Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Hold the transparency in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance, and then let...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on both sides of the Paper (Manual Duplex Printing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98,Me, and Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver. 1-27
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on both sides of the Paper (Manual Duplex Printing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98,Me, and Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver. 1-27
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... print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen. 4. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side...
... print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen. 4. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side...
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... output tray and re-insert them , or you may occur or print quality might not be satisfactory. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. Load the paper with the side to be printed first facing up . If a paper jam occurs, see "Paper Jams and How to straighten... printed all the odd numbered pages on the reverse side of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. • When you use the Manual Duplex function, it is possible that paper jams may get paper feed errors. • The use of the paper. 1-29 Select the required...
... output tray and re-insert them , or you may occur or print quality might not be satisfactory. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. Load the paper with the side to be printed first facing up . If a paper jam occurs, see "Paper Jams and How to straighten... printed all the odd numbered pages on the reverse side of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. • When you use the Manual Duplex function, it is possible that paper jams may get paper feed errors. • The use of the paper. 1-29 Select the required...
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Manual Duplex 3. Watermark 4. Print Quality 2. Page Setting 5. ♦ Advanced Tab 3 2 1 CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 4 5 You can change the following settings by clicking the icons. 1. Device Options 2-3
Manual Duplex 3. Watermark 4. Print Quality 2. Page Setting 5. ♦ Advanced Tab 3 2 1 CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 4 5 You can change the following settings by clicking the icons. 1. Device Options 2-3