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.... Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your one stop resource for all times. i 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 quick and easy reference...
.... Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your one stop resource for all times. i 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 quick and easy reference...
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Paper cassette 5. Manual feed slot 7. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3. Control panel 4 1. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
Paper cassette 5. Manual feed slot 7. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Front cover 4. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3. Control panel 4 1. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1.
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... kind of Paper can I Use? 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 ✔... 1 ✔ Manual feed slot ✔ Tray 2 ✔ Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray 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...
... kind of Paper can I Use? 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 ✔... 1 ✔ Manual feed slot ✔ Tray 2 ✔ Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray 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...
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avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. See "Important Information for Choosing Your Paper" in .) Single sheet Optional lower tray A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 ... g/m2. • Use neutral paper; You can see the information to help you purchase large quantities 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...
avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. See "Important Information for Choosing Your Paper" in .) Single sheet Optional lower tray A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 ... g/m2. • Use neutral paper; You can see the information to help you purchase large quantities 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...
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Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in this chapter.
Printing on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 in this chapter.
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in the printer driver. 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 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
in the printer driver. 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 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc.
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Hold the paper in a short distance, and then let go of paper into the manual feed slot until you need to be used. 4. Repeat this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in this as in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 3 until you insert a sheet of the paper. ...9999; Note Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to print. 1-15 Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. 4 Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 3. The printer will wait until the front edge of paper. Using both hands, slide ...
Hold the paper in a short distance, and then let go of paper into the manual feed slot until you need to be used. 4. Repeat this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in this as in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs 3 until you insert a sheet of the paper. ...9999; Note Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to print. 1-15 Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. 4 Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 3. The printer will wait until the front edge of paper. Using both hands, slide ...
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Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 Select the paper you want to use referring to the rear of Paper can I Use?" in the printer driver. 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. Use this chapter. 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock.
Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-16 Select the paper you want to use referring to the rear of Paper can I Use?" in the printer driver. 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. Use this chapter. 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on thicker paper or card stock.
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Open the rear cover. Using both hands, set the width of the manual feed paper guides to use. 1-17 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. 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 paper into the manual feed slot. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4.
Open the rear cover. Using both hands, set the width of the manual feed paper guides to use. 1-17 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. 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 paper into the manual feed slot. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4.
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...the paper. Caution Remove each page you to curl or media feed jams. 1-18 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. Stacking the ...sheets may cause the paper to insert the next sheet of paper. Close the rear cover. ! CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 6. After the printer ejects the printed page, the printer will wait for each sheet immediately after printing. 5. Repeat Step 5 for you want to print. 7.
...the paper. Caution Remove each page you to curl or media feed jams. 1-18 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. Stacking the ...sheets may cause the paper to insert the next sheet of paper. Close the rear cover. ! CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 6. After the printer ejects the printed page, the printer will wait for each sheet immediately after printing. 5. Repeat Step 5 for you want to print. 7.
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in the printer driver. Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to the rear of the printer. 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 insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1.
in the printer driver. Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed PCL driver PS driver 1-19 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to the rear of the printer. 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 insert paper 7 into the manual feed slot. 1.
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... the side to be printed face up. 8 6. Using both hands, set the width of the envelope. ✏ Note Insert the envelope into the manual feed slot until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Hold the envelope in a short distance, and then let go of... the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to the envelope width. 5. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. After you insert the next envelope. 2. Send the print data. 4. Open the rear cover....
... the side to be printed face up. 8 6. Using both hands, set the width of the envelope. ✏ Note Insert the envelope into the manual feed slot until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Hold the envelope in a short distance, and then let go of... the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to the envelope width. 5. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. After you insert the next envelope. 2. Send the print data. 4. Open the rear cover....
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...• Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile. • Envelopes constructed with paper that exceeds the paper weight specifications for the printer. • Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are not straight or consistently square. • Envelopes with self-adhesive closures. • Envelopes of envelopes ... • Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings. • Envelopes with transparent windows, holes, cutouts or perforations. y Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. y See "What Kind of Paper can I Use?" in the tray.
...• Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile. • Envelopes constructed with paper that exceeds the paper weight specifications for the printer. • Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are not straight or consistently square. • Envelopes with self-adhesive closures. • Envelopes of envelopes ... • Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings. • Envelopes with transparent windows, holes, cutouts or perforations. y Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. y See "What Kind of Paper can I Use?" in the tray.
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in the paper cassette. 9 1. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22 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.
in the paper cassette. 9 1. Media Type: Transparency Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-22 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.
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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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Using both hands, insert the transparency into the manual feed slot until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Repeat Step 5 for each transparency you want to the transparency width. 5. Hold the transparency in this position until you ...print job, close the rear cover. 1-26 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. Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. After you insert ...
Using both hands, insert the transparency into the manual feed slot until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Repeat Step 5 for each transparency you want to the transparency width. 5. Hold the transparency in this position until you ...print job, close the rear cover. 1-26 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. Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to print. 7. After you insert ...
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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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... automatically print all the odd pages on the reverse side of the paper first. 3. The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with...
... automatically print all the odd pages on the reverse side of the paper first. 3. The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with...
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... the sheets, you may get paper feed errors. • The use of the paper. 1-29 Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. Load the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face up . Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 4. Remove...not recommended. • When you have printed all the even numbered pages. 3. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the driver. 2. Repeat this step until you use the Manual Duplex function, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality might not be printed first facing...
... the sheets, you may get paper feed errors. • The use of the paper. 1-29 Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot. Load the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face up . Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 4. Remove...not recommended. • When you have printed all the even numbered pages. 3. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the driver. 2. Repeat this step until you use the Manual Duplex function, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality might not be printed first facing...
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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. Manual Duplex 3. Device Options 2-3 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. Manual Duplex 3. Device Options 2-3 Watermark 4.