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... the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for all times. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. i Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn...
... the CD-ROM in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for all times. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. i Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn...
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... machine, not just the one from within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660. This is available...
... machine, not just the one from within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660. This is available...
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Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. iii Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✏ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. !
Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. iii Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✏ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. !
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To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from the... printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you open the front or back covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! When you have just used the printer, some internal...
To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from the... printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you open the front or back covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are extremely HOT! When you have just used the printer, some internal...
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... PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 1-16 v Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use?
... PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee MMaannuuaall FFeeeedd SSlloott 11--1144 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 1-16 v Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use?
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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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Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Printer 2. CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 CD-ROM 5.
Documents 2 4. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Printer 2. CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 CD-ROM 5.
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...; Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. • Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. • Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you use...
...; Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. • Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. • Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you use...
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Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Manual feed slot 7. Control panel 4 1. AC power inlet 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. Face down output tray 3. Power switch 3.
Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Manual feed slot 7. Control panel 4 1. AC power inlet 4. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Tray extension flap 2. Front cover 4. Paper cassette 5. Face down output tray 3. Power switch 3.
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Parallel Interface connector 5. USB connector 2 1. Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4
Parallel Interface connector 5. USB connector 2 1. Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Rear cover 2. AC power inlet 4. USB Interface connector 6. AC power inlet 4. Rear cover 2. Parallel Interface connector 5. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4
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AC power inlet 4. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Rear cover 2. LED 9. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6.
AC power inlet 4. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 Rear cover 2. LED 9. Power switch 3. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6.
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... an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. Power Supply Use the... printer within the specified power range. AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) ...
... an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. Power Supply Use the... printer within the specified power range. AC power: AC 220 - 240V or AC 110 - 120V Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) ...
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... horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place the printer in a well-ventilated room. •... wall. • Do not place the printer where it is obstructed. Keep a gap of the printer. • Do not place the printer near a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. •...
... horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place the printer in a well-ventilated room. •... wall. • Do not place the printer where it is obstructed. Keep a gap of the printer. • Do not place the printer near a power outlet that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. •...
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... 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. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Their descriptions used in the following table...10004; Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray unit. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to ...
... 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. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Their descriptions used in the following table...10004; Select the Media type from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray unit. Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to ...
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...is 75 to use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. You can see the information to help you purchase large quantities of paper, please test print a small quantity to ensure that the paper is suitable...3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 • Before you choose paper to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; 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...
...is 75 to use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. You can see the information to help you purchase large quantities of paper, please test print a small quantity to ensure that the paper is suitable...3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 • Before you choose paper to 90 g/m2. • Use neutral paper; 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...
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Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10
Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10
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in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1.
in this chapter. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1.
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2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Make sure that the tips of the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load.
2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Make sure that the tips of the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12 Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load.
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Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding ...data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the sliding guide. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side...or paper jams may occur. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Install the paper cassette in the printer. Paper can be printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not to ...
Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding ...data to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you print on the sliding guide. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side...or paper jams may occur. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. Install the paper cassette in the printer. Paper can be printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not to ...
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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. in the printer driver.