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You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Note: Not all countries. You can find a printed copy in all models are available in the box. Version 0 ...utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you need to. Brother Color Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-3040CN HL-3070CW For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please use...
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Note: Not all countries. You can find a printed copy in all models are available in the box. Version 0 ...utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you need to. Brother Color Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-3040CN HL-3070CW For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please use...
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... arise or give tips about how the operation works with other objects. CAUTION CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible printer problems or printer damage, or damage to a possible electrical shock. Hot Surface icons warn you what to do to a situation that are hot. Electrical Hazard icons alert...
... arise or give tips about how the operation works with other objects. CAUTION CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible printer problems or printer damage, or damage to a possible electrical shock. Hot Surface icons warn you what to do to a situation that are hot. Electrical Hazard icons alert...
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... and power surges can damage this might cause an electrical shock. Always make sure that you use the printer safely If you DO NOT follow these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. Doing this product! We recommend that is ... completely. Safety precautions To use a quality surge protection device on the AC power outlet, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm. In case of the printer or replace parts, make sure the plug is easily accessible. ii This product must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut...
... and power surges can damage this might cause an electrical shock. Always make sure that you use the printer safely If you DO NOT follow these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. Doing this product! We recommend that is ... completely. Safety precautions To use a quality surge protection device on the AC power outlet, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm. In case of the printer or replace parts, make sure the plug is easily accessible. ii This product must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut...
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....5 feet). There may cause a fire or electrical shock. Doing this product during an electrical storm. Plastic bags are used in the vicinity of the printer: • Make sure that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not ...as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on page 128 for how to report a gas leak in the packaging. Avoid using the printer with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of suffocation, keep these appliances, we recommend that contain ammonia. Doing this product to clean the...
....5 feet). There may cause a fire or electrical shock. Doing this product during an electrical storm. Plastic bags are used in the vicinity of the printer: • Make sure that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not ...as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on page 128 for how to report a gas leak in the packaging. Avoid using the printer with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of suffocation, keep these appliances, we recommend that contain ammonia. Doing this product to clean the...
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... heavy and weighs approximately 19.0 kg (41.9 lb). iv DO NOT put the printer where the ventilation hole of vibration and shocks. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you have just used the printer, some internal parts of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C ...(50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to use the printer within the following ranges of the printer will be extremely hot. Keep a gap of the printer, DO NOT touch the ...
... heavy and weighs approximately 19.0 kg (41.9 lb). iv DO NOT put the printer where the ventilation hole of vibration and shocks. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you have just used the printer, some internal parts of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C ...(50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to use the printer within the following ranges of the printer will be extremely hot. Keep a gap of the printer, DO NOT touch the ...
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... the fuser. DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, chemicals or refrigerators. DO NOT put objects on top of the machine. DO NOT place the machine near...same circuit as shown in the illustration. 100mm (4 in.) 510mm(20.1 in.) 100mm (4 in.) 120mm (4.72 in.) v DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, ...
... the fuser. DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, chemicals or refrigerators. DO NOT put objects on top of the machine. DO NOT place the machine near...same circuit as shown in the illustration. 100mm (4 in.) 510mm(20.1 in.) 100mm (4 in.) 120mm (4.72 in.) v DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, ...
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... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. We recommend that you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to the publication. © 2009 Brother Industries Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are either a registered trademark or a ... this manual and the specifications of their respective owners. Brother reserves the right to change without notice in the United States and other errors relating to avoid any damage during transit. The printer should also be responsible for any damages (including consequential)...
... Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. We recommend that you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to the publication. © 2009 Brother Industries Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are either a registered trademark or a ... this manual and the specifications of their respective owners. Brother reserves the right to change without notice in the United States and other errors relating to avoid any damage during transit. The printer should also be responsible for any damages (including consequential)...
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... Duplex printing...18 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 18 Manual duplex printing ...19 Booklet printing (for Windows® printer driver 22 Printing photos from a digital camera (HL-3070CW only 23 PictBridge requirements ...23 Setting your digital camera ...23 Printing images...24 Connecting a camera as a storage device 24 DPOF printing...
... Duplex printing...18 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 18 Manual duplex printing ...19 Booklet printing (for Windows® printer driver 22 Printing photos from a digital camera (HL-3070CW only 23 PictBridge requirements ...23 Setting your digital camera ...23 Printing images...24 Connecting a camera as a storage device 24 DPOF printing...
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button ...76 Back...77 OK ...77 LEDs ...77 LCD ...77 Back light (HL-3070CW only) ...78 LCD messages ...78 Reprinting documents...79 Printing ...units ...112 Belt unit...118 Waste toner box ...122 Cleaning ...128 Cleaning the outside of the printer 128 Cleaning the LED head ...130 Cleaning the corona wires ...131 Cleaning the drum unit ...134 Cleaning the paper pick-...the paper tray 148 Jam Rear (Paper jam behind the back cover 149 Jam Inside (Paper jam inside the printer 151 Improving the print quality...154 Solving print problems ...161 viii 3 Control Panel 75 Control panel ...75 Buttons ...
button ...76 Back...77 OK ...77 LEDs ...77 LCD ...77 Back light (HL-3070CW only) ...78 LCD messages ...78 Reprinting documents...79 Printing ...units ...112 Belt unit...118 Waste toner box ...122 Cleaning ...128 Cleaning the outside of the printer 128 Cleaning the LED head ...130 Cleaning the corona wires ...131 Cleaning the drum unit ...134 Cleaning the paper pick-...the paper tray 148 Jam Rear (Paper jam behind the back cover 149 Jam Inside (Paper jam inside the printer 151 Improving the print quality...154 Solving print problems ...161 viii 3 Control Panel 75 Control panel ...75 Buttons ...
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Network problems...161 Other problems ...162 For Macintosh with USB ...162 BR-Script 3 (HL-3070CW only) ...162 A Appendix 163 Printer specifications...163 Engine ...163 Controller ...164 Software ...165 Direct Print feature...165 Control panel ...166 Paper handling ...166 Media specifications... 173 Symbol and character sets list...174 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-3070CW only)...176 Print bar codes or expanded characters 176 Libtiff Copyright and License ...184 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 185 Brother numbers ...185 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 186...
Network problems...161 Other problems ...162 For Macintosh with USB ...162 BR-Script 3 (HL-3070CW only) ...162 A Appendix 163 Printer specifications...163 Engine ...163 Controller ...164 Software ...165 Direct Print feature...165 Control panel ...166 Paper handling ...166 Media specifications... 173 Symbol and character sets list...174 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-3070CW only)...176 Print bar codes or expanded characters 176 Libtiff Copyright and License ...184 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 185 Brother numbers ...185 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 186...
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Thick Paper size Number of paper 1 The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper p p A4 or ... sheets Manual Width: 76.2 to 220 mm (3.0 to 8.66 in.) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to the page for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed slot Tray 1 Manual When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can...
Thick Paper size Number of paper 1 The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p 60 g/m2 to 163 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb) p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper p p A4 or ... sheets Manual Width: 76.2 to 220 mm (3.0 to 8.66 in.) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to the page for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed slot Tray 1 Manual When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can...
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...degraded performance. (To help you choose which paper to 24 lb). CAUTION DO NOT use recycled paper that is suitable. This printer can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is... made for choosing your printer. Printing Methods Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Labels Envelope Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme...
...degraded performance. (To help you choose which paper to 24 lb). CAUTION DO NOT use recycled paper that is suitable. This printer can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is... made for choosing your printer. Printing Methods Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Labels Envelope Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme...
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... envelopes. Do not use envelopes that cannot be suitable for the quality and performance of paper in a laser printer. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. Do not use envelopes that are not straight or consistently square. Note • Do not put in the... tray. 3 creased folds and the leading edge should have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Brother does not recommend a particular ...
... envelopes. Do not use envelopes that cannot be suitable for the quality and performance of paper in a laser printer. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. Do not use envelopes that are not straight or consistently square. Note • Do not put in the... tray. 3 creased folds and the leading edge should have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Brother does not recommend a particular ...
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The unprintable area shown below is shown in the table below: 1 1 Note The area that cannot be printed on is for Windows® and Macintosh (HL-3070CW only) 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 Portrait 1 Landscape 1 2 4 2 4 3 3 Windows® Printer Driver and Macintosh printer driver BRScript Printer Driver for A4 / Letter size paper. Printing Methods Unprintable area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on may vary depending on the paper size and the printer driver you are using.
The unprintable area shown below is shown in the table below: 1 1 Note The area that cannot be printed on is for Windows® and Macintosh (HL-3070CW only) 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 Portrait 1 Landscape 1 2 4 2 4 3 3 Windows® Printer Driver and Macintosh printer driver BRScript Printer Driver for A4 / Letter size paper. Printing Methods Unprintable area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on may vary depending on the paper size and the printer driver you are using.
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Printing methods Printing on plain paper Printing on page 1.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 5 Printing Methods 1 1 1 1 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on plain paper from the paper tray (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
Printing methods Printing on plain paper Printing on page 1.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 5 Printing Methods 1 1 1 1 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on plain paper from the paper tray (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
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e Lift up the support flap (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it will feed properly. Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . 1 1 IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it comes out of the printer. 1 6 Printing Methods c Put paper in the printer. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb) (1).
e Lift up the support flap (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it will feed properly. Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . 1 1 IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it comes out of the printer. 1 6 Printing Methods c Put paper in the printer. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb) (1).
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Printing Methods f Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) 1 Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings you may want to make. (See Driver and Software in Chapter 2.) Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver for Windows® (HL-3070CW only) 1 3 2 Note To use the BR-Script printer driver for Windows® you must install the driver using the Custom Install from the CD-ROM. 7
Printing Methods f Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) 1 Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings you may want to make. (See Driver and Software in Chapter 2.) Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver for Windows® (HL-3070CW only) 1 3 2 Note To use the BR-Script printer driver for Windows® you must install the driver using the Custom Install from the CD-ROM. 7
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Printing Methods 1 3 8 Macintosh printer driver 1 2 g Send the print data to the printer.
Printing Methods 1 3 8 Macintosh printer driver 1 2 g Send the print data to the printer.
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a Lift up the support flap (1) to use, see About paper on page 1.) 1 1 Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper or bond paper from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover. 9 Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot.
a Lift up the support flap (1) to use, see About paper on page 1.) 1 1 Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper or bond paper from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover. 9 Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot.
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... • Put the paper into the manual feed slot. • Do not put paper or other print media in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the paper, let go. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put one time, as it may cause a jam. • If you feel the machine... the paper that you are going to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may occur and the printer will stop printing. 10 If it is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot.
... • Put the paper into the manual feed slot. • Do not put paper or other print media in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the paper, let go. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put one time, as it may cause a jam. • If you feel the machine... the paper that you are going to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may occur and the printer will stop printing. 10 If it is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot.