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Brother Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Brother Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
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... call. Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. In USA 1-800-521-2846 In Canada 1-800-685-5381 1-514-685-5381 (within Montreal) DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS ..., please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 1-514-685-6464 (within that country. Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA ...
... call. Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. In USA 1-800-521-2846 In Canada 1-800-685-5381 1-514-685-5381 (within Montreal) DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS ..., please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 1-514-685-6464 (within that country. Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA ...
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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.
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.
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Wait for the printer to cool down before you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. ! When you touch the internal parts of the printer. To Use the Printer Safely Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! Caution After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT!
Wait for the printer to cool down before you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. ! When you touch the internal parts of the printer. To Use the Printer Safely Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! Caution After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton 1-1 Components 1-1 General View 1-8 Positioning the printer 1-10 Power supply 1-10 Environment 1-11 What kind of paper can I use 1-12 Print media and size 1-12 Printing from the Paper cassette 1-17 Printing from the Multi-purpose tray 1-21 Printing envelopes 1-25 Printing on Labels, Transparencies etc 1-31 Printing to the Face up output tray (Face up printing 1-37 Printing on both sides of the paper (Duplex printing 1-39 Manual Feed 1-42
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton 1-1 Components 1-1 General View 1-8 Positioning the printer 1-10 Power supply 1-10 Environment 1-11 What kind of paper can I use 1-12 Print media and size 1-12 Printing from the Paper cassette 1-17 Printing from the Multi-purpose tray 1-21 Printing envelopes 1-25 Printing on Labels, Transparencies etc 1-31 Printing to the Face up output tray (Face up printing 1-37 Printing on both sides of the paper (Duplex printing 1-39 Manual Feed 1-42
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... use the Control panel 3-18 Control Panel setting menu 3-20 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver 2-1 Features in the PCL printer driver (Windows users only 2-3 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows users only 2-11 Features in the bonus software (Windows users only 2-16 ...for Windows computers 2-19 Software installation for Macintosh computers 2-20 Automatic Emulation Selection 2-23 Automatic Interface Selection 2-25 Printer Settings 2-26 Factory settings 2-26 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Control panel 3-1 Switches 3-2 Go switch 3-3 Job Cancel switch 3-4 Reprint switch 3-5 + /...
... use the Control panel 3-18 Control Panel setting menu 3-20 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver 2-1 Features in the PCL printer driver (Windows users only 2-3 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows users only 2-11 Features in the bonus software (Windows users only 2-16 ...for Windows computers 2-19 Software installation for Macintosh computers 2-20 Automatic Emulation Selection 2-23 Automatic Interface Selection 2-25 Printer Settings 2-26 Factory settings 2-26 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Control panel 3-1 Switches 3-2 Go switch 3-3 Job Cancel switch 3-4 Reprint switch 3-5 + /...
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APPENDIX Printer specifications Appendix-1 Print media and size Appendix-5 What is important when you choose paper to use with this printer Appendix-8 Emulation modes Appendix-11 Resident fonts Appendix-13 75 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped fonts Appendix-13 Symbol sets / Character sets Appendix-16 OCR symbol sets Appendix-16 HP LaserJet mode Appendix-17 EPSON mode Appendix-18 IBM mode Appendix-18 Trademarks Appendix-23 Regulations Appendix-24 INDEX
APPENDIX Printer specifications Appendix-1 Print media and size Appendix-5 What is important when you choose paper to use with this printer Appendix-8 Emulation modes Appendix-11 Resident fonts Appendix-13 75 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped fonts Appendix-13 Symbol sets / Character sets Appendix-16 OCR symbol sets Appendix-16 HP LaserJet mode Appendix-17 EPSON mode Appendix-18 IBM mode Appendix-18 Trademarks Appendix-23 Regulations Appendix-24 INDEX
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Printer 5. AC power cord 6. Documentation 3. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1. CD-ROM 4. Paper cassette 1-1
Printer 5. AC power cord 6. Documentation 3. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1. CD-ROM 4. Paper cassette 1-1
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... cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). • The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where you purchased the printer. • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC or on the front of your PC. Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment...
... cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). • The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where you purchased the printer. • When you intend to the USB connector of your PC or on the front of your PC. Some computers have an incompatible pin assignment...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included on the CD-ROM (For Windows user) 1 3 4 2 5 6 1-3
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included on the CD-ROM (For Windows user) 1 3 4 2 5 6 1-3
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...access it and receive the latest drivers and information for this printer. 1-4 1 Initial setup See the setup process from hardware setup to driver installation on a video. 2 Install software For general users Printer driver (For more information, see Chapter 2) Automatic E-mail ...Printing For administrators Network utility (For Administrator) • BRAdmin Professional • Network Printer Driver Wizard • Network Print Software • Storage Manager...
...access it and receive the latest drivers and information for this printer. 1-4 1 Initial setup See the setup process from hardware setup to driver installation on a video. 2 Install software For general users Printer driver (For more information, see Chapter 2) Automatic E-mail ...Printing For administrators Network utility (For Administrator) • BRAdmin Professional • Network Printer Driver Wizard • Network Print Software • Storage Manager...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 5 Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance videos for this printer. We recommend that you view the videos before getting started. 6 Make Disk sets If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, copy the contents of the CD-ROM to floppy disks. 1-5
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 5 Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance videos for this printer. We recommend that you view the videos before getting started. 6 Make Disk sets If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, copy the contents of the CD-ROM to floppy disks. 1-5
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We recommend that you look at the video first before getting started. 2 Printer Driver Installer For more information, See Chapter 2. 3 BR-Script PPD Installer Printer driver (For more information, see Chapter 2) This printer has support for this printer in the video movie. What is included on the CD-ROM (For Macintosh users) 2 1 1 4 5 6 1 Initial setup & Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance operations required for Mac OS 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.04. 1-6
We recommend that you look at the video first before getting started. 2 Printer Driver Installer For more information, See Chapter 2. 3 BR-Script PPD Installer Printer driver (For more information, see Chapter 2) This printer has support for this printer in the video movie. What is included on the CD-ROM (For Macintosh users) 2 1 1 4 5 6 1 Initial setup & Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance operations required for Mac OS 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.04. 1-6
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4 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 5 Brother Solutions Center 6 Read me CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-7
4 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 5 Brother Solutions Center 6 Read me CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-7
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 11 12 10 9 13 14 17 Fig. 1-3 9 Interface cover 10 PCB access plate 11 Parallel interface connector 12 USB connector 13 Power switch 14 AC power inlet 15 Face up output tray 16 Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing 17 Duplex tray 18 Face up tray extension 15 18 16 1-9
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 11 12 10 9 13 14 17 Fig. 1-3 9 Interface cover 10 PCB access plate 11 Parallel interface connector 12 USB connector 13 Power switch 14 AC power inlet 15 Face up output tray 16 Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing 17 Duplex tray 18 Face up tray extension 15 18 16 1-9
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... V or AC 100-120 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency... noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is unavoidable that you must use the printer with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc. If it is not stable. 1-10 Positioning the...
... V or AC 100-120 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency... noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is unavoidable that you must use the printer with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc. If it is not stable. 1-10 Positioning the...
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...Ambient humidity: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) 20% to direct sunlight. Place the printer on the air vent. Do not place the printer where the air vent of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the air vent and the wall. 1-11 Do not subject... open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. Do not install the printer near a window. Do not install the printer near an air conditioner. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Use the printer only within the following ranges of the printer, especially on a flat, horizontal surface. Do not place objects on ...
...Ambient humidity: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) 20% to direct sunlight. Place the printer on the air vent. Do not place the printer where the air vent of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the air vent and the wall. 1-11 Do not subject... open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. Do not install the printer near a window. Do not install the printer near an air conditioner. Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Use the printer only within the following ranges of the printer, especially on a flat, horizontal surface. Do not place objects on ...
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... to see the detailed information for each selection. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer usually loads paper from the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Plain paper Envelopes Thick paper or Thicker paper...
... to see the detailed information for each selection. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer usually loads paper from the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Plain paper Envelopes Thick paper or Thicker paper...
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Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray (Tray 1) Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional Lower Duplex printing tray unit (Tray 2) A4, Letter, Legal, 8.5 x 13 in., B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) Width: 70 to 216 mm (215 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116 to 356 mm (4.57 to 14.0 in.) 100 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) A4, Letter, Legal Legal : 30 8.5 x 13 in. : 30 labels : 10 1-13
Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray (Tray 1) Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional Lower Duplex printing tray unit (Tray 2) A4, Letter, Legal, 8.5 x 13 in., B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) Width: 70 to 216 mm (215 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116 to 356 mm (4.57 to 14.0 in.) 100 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) A4, Letter, Legal Legal : 30 8.5 x 13 in. : 30 labels : 10 1-13