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...Printer. All other brand and product names mentioned in this user's guide are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are subject to the publication. ©1996 Brother Industries Ltd. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks of International.... Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the United States and other errors relating to change without notice. WARNING When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to...
...Printer. All other brand and product names mentioned in this user's guide are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are subject to the publication. ©1996 Brother Industries Ltd. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks of International.... Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the United States and other errors relating to change without notice. WARNING When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to...
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... 1-1 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK 1-3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-4 Features 1-4 Options 1-10 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 BEFORE USING THE PRINTER 2-1 Checking the Components 2-1 Printer Carton 2-1 Toner Cartridge 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer 2-5 Removing the Protective Parts 2-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11...
... 1-1 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK 1-3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-4 Features 1-4 Options 1-10 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 BEFORE USING THE PRINTER 2-1 Checking the Components 2-1 Printer Carton 2-1 Toner Cartridge 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer 2-5 Removing the Protective Parts 2-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6-1 MAINTENANCE 6-1 Toner Cartridge 6-1 Toner Empty Message 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 6-2 Cleaning 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Interior 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-4 ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE 6-1 MAINTENANCE 6-1 Toner Cartridge 6-1 Toner Empty Message 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 6-2 Cleaning 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Interior 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-4 ...
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...Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by ). 600 DPI Resolution This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine, the quality of 600 dots per minute. See page 4-28. The controller utilizes a high speed 32-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips. Advanced Photoscale Technology This printer can print up to -replace toner cartridge... does not require difficult maintenance. USER'S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard ...
...Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by ). 600 DPI Resolution This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine, the quality of 600 dots per minute. See page 4-28. The controller utilizes a high speed 32-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips. Advanced Photoscale Technology This printer can print up to -replace toner cartridge... does not require difficult maintenance. USER'S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard ...
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...that complies with conventional laser printers, this printer consumes less power even when the power saving mode is on but not being made. Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical toner save electricity when the printer is turned off. See page 4-41. As laser printers consume power to ...Windows version 3.1 at a high speed. See page 4-69. 1-8 Bar Code Print This printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes: • Code 39 • Interleaved 2 of the toner cartridge. Compared with EPA Energy Star new specification. See page 4-69. USER'S GUIDE High ...
...that complies with conventional laser printers, this printer consumes less power even when the power saving mode is on but not being made. Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical toner save electricity when the printer is turned off. See page 4-41. As laser printers consume power to ...Windows version 3.1 at a high speed. See page 4-69. 1-8 Bar Code Print This printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes: • Code 39 • Interleaved 2 of the toner cartridge. Compared with EPA Energy Star new specification. See page 4-69. USER'S GUIDE High ...
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Do not open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig. 2-2 Toner Cartridge 2-2 Open it now. Caution The toner cartridge is inside a bag. USER'S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is packed inside the toner cartridge carton. !
Do not open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig. 2-2 Toner Cartridge 2-2 Open it now. Caution The toner cartridge is inside a bag. USER'S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is packed inside the toner cartridge carton. !
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Remember the following steps to open the top cover of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches. SETTING UP THE PRINTER CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open and close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides of the printer. Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover s To close the printer. Fig. 2-6 Closing the Top Cover 2-5 s To open the printer, hold both sides gently until it latches.
Remember the following steps to open the top cover of the top cover and raise it upwards until it latches. SETTING UP THE PRINTER CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open and close the printer, lower the top cover and push both sides of the printer. Fig. 2-5 Opening the Top Cover s To close the printer. Fig. 2-6 Closing the Top Cover 2-5 s To open the printer, hold both sides gently until it latches.
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... print approximately 6,000 A4 or letter-size single-sided pages at level 8). CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Installing the Toner Cartridge This printer uses a toner cartridge to unpack the toner cartridge. ! Drum Shutter Fig. 2-9 Don'ts When Handling the Toner Cartridge 2-7 A new cartridge contains enough toner to prompt you turn it up-side down. • Do not touch the shaded parts shown below...
... print approximately 6,000 A4 or letter-size single-sided pages at level 8). CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Installing the Toner Cartridge This printer uses a toner cartridge to unpack the toner cartridge. ! Drum Shutter Fig. 2-9 Don'ts When Handling the Toner Cartridge 2-7 A new cartridge contains enough toner to prompt you turn it up-side down. • Do not touch the shaded parts shown below...
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Bend the tab up and down several times at a 45° angle. Rock it gently several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. Fig. 2-11 Detaching the Tab 2-8 This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. USER'S GUIDE 3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands.
Bend the tab up and down several times at a 45° angle. Rock it gently several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. Fig. 2-11 Detaching the Tab 2-8 This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. USER'S GUIDE 3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands.
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... ! Fig. 2-13 Inserting the Toner Cartridge 2-9 Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the toner cartridge gently until the cartridge is seated in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of... the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until the sealing tape comes...
... ! Fig. 2-13 Inserting the Toner Cartridge 2-9 Caution If the tab breaks from the sealing tape, hold and pull out the tape. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the toner cartridge gently until the cartridge is seated in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of... the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until the sealing tape comes...
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... almost run out of the printer. For toner cartridge replacement, see "Toner Low" in Chapter 6. 2-10 USER'S GUIDE 7. For further information, see "Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 4. The printer continues or stops printing. Close the top cover of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can print...
... almost run out of the printer. For toner cartridge replacement, see "Toner Low" in Chapter 6. 2-10 USER'S GUIDE 7. For further information, see "Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 4. The printer continues or stops printing. Close the top cover of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can print...
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... 5. Press the v or w switch to set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. 2 Turn on the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of internal or resident fonts, PRINT FONTS I 2-21 Choose from one... of the following selections : To print out the demo page, DEMO PAGE To print out the test pattern, TEST PRINT To print out the list of printer settings, PRINT CONFIG To print out ...
... 5. Press the v or w switch to set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. 2 Turn on the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of internal or resident fonts, PRINT FONTS I 2-21 Choose from one... of the following selections : To print out the demo page, DEMO PAGE To print out the test pattern, TEST PRINT To print out the list of printer settings, PRINT CONFIG To print out ...
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... Toner Cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,000 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at level 8). You can check the current page count or the number of toner or the toner is set at about 5% coverage (if the print density is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can select the printer...
... Toner Cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,000 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at level 8). You can check the current page count or the number of toner or the toner is set at about 5% coverage (if the print density is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can select the printer...
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... at a 45° angle to install the toner cartridge. 14 NO CARTRIDGE 2. Replacing the Toner Cartridge Every time you replace the toner cartridge, you to distribute the toner evenly inside of the toner cartridge slightly and pull it or the display still shows the toner empty message, replace the old toner cartridge with it out of the printer. 3. Before you begin the following operator...
... at a 45° angle to install the toner cartridge. 14 NO CARTRIDGE 2. Replacing the Toner Cartridge Every time you replace the toner cartridge, you to distribute the toner evenly inside of the toner cartridge slightly and pull it or the display still shows the toner empty message, replace the old toner cartridge with it out of the printer. 3. Before you begin the following operator...
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...; angle. CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Note Never touch or clean the transfer roller, or print quality may deteriorate. Open the bag to "Cleaning the Printer Interior" in this chapter. 6. Handle the toner cartridge with both hands. Clean Brush Anti-Static Teeth Fig. 6-1 Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth Transfer Roller 5. 4. Clean the anti-static teeth with...
...; angle. CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Note Never touch or clean the transfer roller, or print quality may deteriorate. Open the bag to "Cleaning the Printer Interior" in this chapter. 6. Handle the toner cartridge with both hands. Clean Brush Anti-Static Teeth Fig. 6-1 Cleaning the Anti-Static Teeth Transfer Roller 5. 4. Clean the anti-static teeth with...
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Close the top cover of the toner cartridge gently until it until the sealing tape comes out all the way. 10. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in place. 11. Bend the tab up and down several times until the cartridge is detached from the toner cartridge. 9. USER'S GUIDE 8. Hold the tab firmly and pull it is seated correctly in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of the printer. 6-4
Close the top cover of the toner cartridge gently until it until the sealing tape comes out all the way. 10. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in place. 11. Bend the tab up and down several times until the cartridge is detached from the toner cartridge. 9. USER'S GUIDE 8. Hold the tab firmly and pull it is seated correctly in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of the printer. 6-4
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...with a dry soft cloth. Fig. 6-3 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Dip the cloth in water and wring it . It might damage the printer, particularly the toner cartridge. Open the multi-purpose tray. 4. When you replace the toner cartridge, be sure to remove dust from it out thoroughly... for cleaning. Note Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as...
...with a dry soft cloth. Fig. 6-3 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Dip the cloth in water and wring it . It might damage the printer, particularly the toner cartridge. Open the multi-purpose tray. 4. When you replace the toner cartridge, be sure to remove dust from it out thoroughly... for cleaning. Note Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as...
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...with a dry, soft cloth. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Transfer Guide Paper Access Cover Fig. 6-6 Cleaning the Paper Access Cover and Transfer Guide 4. Close the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Paper Guide Fig. 6-7 Cleaning the ...Paper Guide 5. Open the top cover of the printer and plug in the power cord. 6-7 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer interior as described in REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE. 7. After cleaning, replace the ...
...with a dry, soft cloth. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Transfer Guide Paper Access Cover Fig. 6-6 Cleaning the Paper Access Cover and Transfer Guide 4. Close the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Paper Guide Fig. 6-7 Cleaning the ...Paper Guide 5. Open the top cover of the printer and plug in the power cord. 6-7 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer interior as described in REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE. 7. After cleaning, replace the ...
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... message appears alternately to and press the FORM FEED show a particular size.) switch. 7-1 is jammed in the printer. Paper is open. The printer has almost run out Remove the toner cartridge, of the upper paper cassette and adjust to 100 pages. (The ALARM install it again. Operator Call Messages ... upper cover of paper into the cassette. See page 7-6. XX is TRAYS/ from the indicated area. Load a stack of the printer Close the cover. The toner cartridge is MP TRAY/ TRAY 1/ TRAY 2. Or replace the lamp lights at 45°, and 30 to the correct setting in the ...
... message appears alternately to and press the FORM FEED show a particular size.) switch. 7-1 is jammed in the printer. Paper is open. The printer has almost run out Remove the toner cartridge, of the upper paper cassette and adjust to 100 pages. (The ALARM install it again. Operator Call Messages ... upper cover of paper into the cassette. See page 7-6. XX is TRAYS/ from the indicated area. Load a stack of the printer Close the cover. The toner cartridge is MP TRAY/ TRAY 1/ TRAY 2. Or replace the lamp lights at 45°, and 30 to the correct setting in the ...
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Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2. Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully. ! Wash toner stains immediately with both hands and pulling it with cold water. • Never touch the transfer roller. Remove the jammed...• Remove the jammed paper carefully so as not to spread toner. • Take care not to remove the jammed paper: 1. Install the toner cartridge and close the top cover. 7-9 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING s Paper Jam at Fixing Roller inside the printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at Fixing Roller 3....
Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2. Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully. ! Wash toner stains immediately with both hands and pulling it with cold water. • Never touch the transfer roller. Remove the jammed...• Remove the jammed paper carefully so as not to spread toner. • Take care not to remove the jammed paper: 1. Install the toner cartridge and close the top cover. 7-9 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING s Paper Jam at Fixing Roller inside the printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at Fixing Roller 3....