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... latest drivers and utilities 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 at any time. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for your...
... latest drivers and utilities 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 at any time. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for your...
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...; The PC is set up to connect to Print Correctly" in this chapter. Printout is incorrect See "How to the correct printer port. CHAPTER 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying Your Problem First, check the following: • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective...
...; The PC is set up to connect to Print Correctly" in this chapter. Printout is incorrect See "How to the correct printer port. CHAPTER 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying Your Problem First, check the following: • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective...
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...; Reduce the amount of your document or reduce the print resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-/1450 and HL-/1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory....or RPC program. • Change the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Sometimes it back in the paper cassette, and then try again...Printer True TypeTM Fonts 6-2 See "What Kind of paper or not properly installed. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages in Chapter 4. Error message COVER OPEN MEMORY FULL Action • Close the front...
...; Reduce the amount of your document or reduce the print resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-/1450 and HL-/1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory....or RPC program. • Change the following table for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Sometimes it back in the paper cassette, and then try again...Printer True TypeTM Fonts 6-2 See "What Kind of paper or not properly installed. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages in Chapter 4. Error message COVER OPEN MEMORY FULL Action • Close the front...
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...the power switch off, wait a few seconds and then turn it ready 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 ...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. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. ...
...the power switch off, wait a few seconds and then turn it ready 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 ...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. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. ...
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...reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter...Fonts • Reduce the complexity of your document. Error Message Printouts CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The printer will vary depending on your document. PRINT OVERRUN (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. RESOLUTION...
...reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the resolution. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter...Fonts • Reduce the complexity of your document. Error Message Printouts CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The printer will vary depending on your document. PRINT OVERRUN (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. RESOLUTION...
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Paper Handling CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. A paper jam has occurred. Sometimes it is not selected in the paper cassette, make sure it before printing. See "What Kind of ... video on the CD-ROM. • Close the rear cover. • Make sure that the cable is connected to print on the specified paper. (For HL-1450 with optional lower tray unit user only) Recommendation • If there is paper in the printer driver. • Re-insert the paper firmly, one...
Paper Handling CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. A paper jam has occurred. Sometimes it is not selected in the paper cassette, make sure it before printing. See "What Kind of ... video on the CD-ROM. • Close the rear cover. • Make sure that the cable is connected to print on the specified paper. (For HL-1450 with optional lower tray unit user only) Recommendation • If there is paper in the printer driver. • Re-insert the paper firmly, one...
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... Them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates it by using the information in the following description. Then try printing again. 6-6 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams and How to the following diagram. If the printer still does not resume printing, please check that all the remaining jammed paper has... been removed from the printer. 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 steps, you open the front or rear cover of the ...
... Them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates it by using the information in the following description. Then try printing again. 6-6 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams and How to the following diagram. If the printer still does not resume printing, please check that all the remaining jammed paper has... been removed from the printer. 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 steps, you open the front or rear cover of the ...
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note y If a paper jam occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for correct installation of the printer. 2. y Always remove all paper from feeding through the printer at one time and reduces paper jams. 1. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the upper paper cassette. This helps prevent multiple sheets of the printer. 3. Pull the jammed paper up and out of paper from the paper cassette and straighten the stack when new paper is added. Open the front cover. 6-7
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note y If a paper jam occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for correct installation of the printer. 2. y Always remove all paper from feeding through the printer at one time and reduces paper jams. 1. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the upper paper cassette. This helps prevent multiple sheets of the printer. 3. Pull the jammed paper up and out of paper from the paper cassette and straighten the stack when new paper is added. Open the front cover. 6-7
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Instead, pull the edge of the printer. Pull out the drum unit assembly. If you cannot remove the drum unit assembly easily at this time, do not touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 6-8 Pull the jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. ! Caution To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not use additional force. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4.
Instead, pull the edge of the printer. Pull out the drum unit assembly. If you cannot remove the drum unit assembly easily at this time, do not touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 6-8 Pull the jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. ! Caution To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not use additional force. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4.
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Close the rear cover. 7. Install the drum unit assembly. 8. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note If you have to pull the paper toward the back of toner stops. 6. Close the front cover. 6-9 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. Open the rear cover. Install the paper cassette in the printer. 9. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. 5.
Close the rear cover. 7. Install the drum unit assembly. 8. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note If you have to pull the paper toward the back of toner stops. 6. Close the front cover. 6-9 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. Open the rear cover. Install the paper cassette in the printer. 9. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. 5.
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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 Other Problems CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer." error message occurs on your PC.
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 Other Problems CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer." error message occurs on your PC.
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CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING For Macintosh with Chooser. 6-11 Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed correctly. Unable to print from application software. 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.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING For Macintosh with Chooser. 6-11 Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed correctly. Unable to print from application software. 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.
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... driver. in Chapter 5. • Make sure that you use paper that you use paper that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in Chapter 1. • Try installing a new drum unit. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the Print Quality This section provides information on . high temperature and high humidity conditions can I Use...
... driver. in Chapter 5. • Make sure that you use paper that you use paper that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in Chapter 1. • Try installing a new drum unit. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the Print Quality This section provides information on . high temperature and high humidity conditions can I Use...
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... Drum Unit" in Chapter 5. in Chapter 5. • The drum unit may cause the problem. See "What Kind of Paper can I Use?" All black 6-13 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. Hollow print • Clean the...
... Drum Unit" in Chapter 5. in Chapter 5. • The drum unit may cause the problem. See "What Kind of Paper can I Use?" All black 6-13 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. Hollow print • Clean the...
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... the print sample, wipe the surface of the image defect. Black Spots Printed pages have black spots at the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in . CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the...
... the print sample, wipe the surface of the image defect. Black Spots Printed pages have black spots at the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in . CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the...
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Recommendation ! Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 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. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in . Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in .). 6-15 Install a new drum unit.
Recommendation ! Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 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. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in Chapter 5. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in . Caution Do not try to clean the surface of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in .). 6-15 Install a new drum unit.
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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. in Chapter 1. ...
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. in Chapter 1. ...
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.... See "Cleaning" in Chapter 1. • If you are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. • Set the paper guides correctly. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • You may be too full.
.... See "Cleaning" in Chapter 1. • If you are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. • Set the paper guides correctly. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • You may be too full.
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...document to allow for this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of 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. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. ...to ON by adding a commercially available SIMM. Most laser printers have print (leaving 62 printable lines). How to Print Correctly CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it . The printer cannot print full pages of settings below will vary depending on . See "...
...document to allow for this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of 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. See "Installing Additional Memory" in Chapter 4. ...to ON by adding a commercially available SIMM. Most laser printers have print (leaving 62 printable lines). How to Print Correctly CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it . The printer cannot print full pages of settings below will vary depending on . See "...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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1470QSG Eng_front Black Pantone285 Laser Printer HL-1230/1440/1450/1470N Quick Setup Guide Read the "Safety Sheet" first to ensure that you use (Parallel, USB or Network). Follow the instructions in this CD-ROM. Carton...printer. What is your printer. Paper cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette completely out of your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions. Macintosh® ©2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Protective part 2 Unpack the drum unit assembly. The opening screen will find a variety of your one country...
1470QSG Eng_front Black Pantone285 Laser Printer HL-1230/1440/1450/1470N Quick Setup Guide Read the "Safety Sheet" first to ensure that you use (Parallel, USB or Network). Follow the instructions in this CD-ROM. Carton...printer. What is your printer. Paper cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette completely out of your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions. Macintosh® ©2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Protective part 2 Unpack the drum unit assembly. The opening screen will find a variety of your one country...