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i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your printer ...the latest drivers and utilities for your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. 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 place for all times.
i You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Please keep the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your printer ...the latest drivers and utilities for your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. 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 place for all times.
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... 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 11--1100 Printing on Plain Paper 1-11 PPrriinnttiinngg oonn PPllaaiinn PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee PPaappeerr CCaasssseettttee 11--1111 PPrriinnttiinngg oonn PPllaaiinn PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144...
... 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 11--1100 Printing on Plain Paper 1-11 PPrriinnttiinngg oonn PPllaaiinn PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee PPaappeerr CCaasssseettttee 11--1111 PPrriinnttiinngg oonn PPllaaiinn PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144...
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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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... can I Use? 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. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔...
... can I Use? 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. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔...
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... Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 • Before you choose paper to use with a moisture content of paper, please test print a small quantity to ensure that is 75 to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. •...
... Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 • Before you choose paper to use with a moisture content of paper, please test print a small quantity to ensure that is 75 to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. •...
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Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in the printer driver.
Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in the printer driver.
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... of paper (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Install the paper cassette in the cassette. 5. Send the print data to the printer. 1-13 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... from sliding off the face down in the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side to be loaded up to the lines on the sliding guide.
... of paper (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Install the paper cassette in the cassette. 5. Send the print data to the printer. 1-13 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... from sliding off the face down in the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side to be loaded up to the lines on the sliding guide.
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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. 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.
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After the printer ejects the printed page, insert the next sheet of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Repeat this position until you need to the printer. ... message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 3 until the printer automatically feeds the paper in Step 4 above. Send the print data to print. 1-15 Hold the paper in this as in a short distance, and then let go of paper. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Using... for the number of pages you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed (blank side) 5 face up. 5.
After the printer ejects the printed page, insert the next sheet of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Repeat this position until you need to the printer. ... message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 3 until the printer automatically feeds the paper in Step 4 above. Send the print data to print. 1-15 Hold the paper in this as in a short distance, and then let go of paper. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Using... for the number of pages you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed (blank side) 5 face up. 5.
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Use this chapter. 1. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 in the printer driver. in this paper feed and output method when you want to "What Kind of the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Select the paper you want to use referring 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 the rear of Paper can I Use?" CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock.
Use this chapter. 1. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 in the printer driver. in this paper feed and output method when you want to "What Kind of the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Select the paper you want to use referring 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 the rear of Paper can I Use?" CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock.
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Open the rear cover. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4. 2. 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 want to the paper width you insert a sheet of the manual feed paper guides to use. 1-17 Using both hands, set the width of paper into the manual feed slot. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3.
Open the rear cover. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4. 2. 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 want to the paper width you insert a sheet of the manual feed paper guides to use. 1-17 Using both hands, set the width of paper into the manual feed slot. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3.
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... feed jams. 1-18 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 6. Close the rear cover. ! After the printer ejects the printed page, the printer will wait for each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause the paper to print. 7. Caution Remove each page you to insert the next sheet of the paper. 5. Using both hands...
... feed jams. 1-18 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 6. Close the rear cover. ! After the printer ejects the printed page, the printer will wait for each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause the paper to print. 7. Caution Remove each page you to insert the next sheet of the paper. 5. Using both hands...
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Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19 in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Use this paper feed and output method when you insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1. 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.
Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19 in the printer driver. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Use this paper feed and output method when you insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1. 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.
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.... 4. Using both hands, insert the envelope into the manual feed slot with the side to the envelope width. 5. After you want to print. 7. Using both hands, set the width of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Hold the envelope in this position until the printer automatically feeds ... go of the envelope. ✏ Note Insert the envelope into the manual feed slot until you insert the next envelope. After the printer ejects the printed envelope, the printer will wait until the front edge of the manual feed paper guides to be...
.... 4. Using both hands, insert the envelope into the manual feed slot with the side to the envelope width. 5. After you want to print. 7. Using both hands, set the width of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Hold the envelope in this position until the printer automatically feeds ... go of the envelope. ✏ Note Insert the envelope into the manual feed slot until you insert the next envelope. After the printer ejects the printed envelope, the printer will wait until the front edge of the manual feed paper guides to be...
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...paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in this chapter. 1-21 Envelope Types to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. y For correct printing, you must select the same paper size from within your software application as the paper in the tray. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED ...UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. ✏ Note y Before printing envelopes, you must fan the stack of Paper can I Use?" y Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. y See "What Kind of envelopes well to Avoid CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • ...
...paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in this chapter. 1-21 Envelope Types to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. y For correct printing, you must select the same paper size from within your software application as the paper in the tray. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED ...UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. ✏ Note y Before printing envelopes, you must fan the stack of Paper can I Use?" y Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. y See "What Kind of envelopes well to Avoid CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • ...
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in the paper cassette. 9 1. 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. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies You can print on Transparencies from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22
in the paper cassette. 9 1. 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. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies You can print on Transparencies from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 5. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note Extend the output tray extension flap to the printer. 1-24 4. Caution Remove each sheet immediately, especially when you use transparencies. 6. Install the paper cassette in the cassette at all four corners. Send the print data to prevent printouts from sliding off the face 10 down output tray. 11 ! Make sure they are flat in the printer. Load transparencies in the paper cassette.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 5. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note Extend the output tray extension flap to the printer. 1-24 4. Caution Remove each sheet immediately, especially when you use transparencies. 6. Install the paper cassette in the cassette at all four corners. Send the print data to prevent printouts from sliding off the face 10 down output tray. 11 ! Make sure they are flat in the printer. Load transparencies in the paper cassette.
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Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-25 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.
Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-25 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.
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...its front edge touches the paper feed roller. Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Send the print data. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. After the printer ejects the printed transparency, the printer will wait until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance, and then let... go of the transparency. 6. Repeat Step 5 for each transparency you insert the next transparency. After you finish the print job, close the rear cover. 1-26 Hold the transparency in this position until you want to the transparency width. 5.
...its front edge touches the paper feed roller. Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Send the print data. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. After the printer ejects the printed transparency, the printer will wait until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance, and then let... go of the transparency. 6. Repeat Step 5 for each transparency you insert the next transparency. After you finish the print job, close the rear cover. 1-26 Hold the transparency in this position until you want to the transparency width. 5.
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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 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.