Quick Setup Guide - English
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... orange packing piece from the outside of the arrows as shown in the illustration. a Remove the packing tape from the belt unit. IMPORTANT To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded part shown in the illustration below.
... orange packing piece from the outside of the arrows as shown in the illustration. a Remove the packing tape from the belt unit. IMPORTANT To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded part shown in the illustration below.
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...status messages ...83 Menu table...84 Reprinting documents...98 Reprinting the last job...98 How to reprint the last job...98 Printing Secure data ...99 Secure data ...99 How to print Secure data ...99 Security features...100 Secure Function Lock 2.0...100 Setting Lock...100 Ecology features ...102 Toner Save ...102 ...Troubleshooting 157 Identifying your problem ...157 Error and maintenance messages...158 Paper jams ...163 If you are having difficulty with your machine 173 Improving the print quality...177 Machine Information ...185 Checking the Serial Number...185 Default settings...185 iv
...status messages ...83 Menu table...84 Reprinting documents...98 Reprinting the last job...98 How to reprint the last job...98 Printing Secure data ...99 Secure data ...99 How to print Secure data ...99 Security features...100 Secure Function Lock 2.0...100 Setting Lock...100 Ecology features ...102 Toner Save ...102 ...Troubleshooting 157 Identifying your problem ...157 Error and maintenance messages...158 Paper jams ...163 If you are having difficulty with your machine 173 Improving the print quality...177 Machine Information ...185 Checking the Serial Number...185 Default settings...185 iv
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... paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes or Glossy paper (see Print media on page 189). The names for the machine. Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media 1 Print quality may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For correct printing, you must choose the same paper size from the installed standard paper tray...
... paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes or Glossy paper (see Print media on page 189). The names for the machine. Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media 1 Print quality may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For correct printing, you must choose the same paper size from the installed standard paper tray...
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... that is multipart or carbonless • that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. This damage is designed for inkjet printing If you use inkjet paper because it sealed. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NOT ... the recommended weight specification in its original packaging and keep it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine. DO NOT use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 4 Types of paper to your machine. Preprinted paper must use ink that can withstand the temperature of...
... that is multipart or carbonless • that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. This damage is designed for inkjet printing If you use inkjet paper because it sealed. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NOT ... the recommended weight specification in its original packaging and keep it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine. DO NOT use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 4 Types of paper to your machine. Preprinted paper must use ink that can withstand the temperature of...
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...that you want. Types of envelopes to make sure the print results are not folded down when purchased 5 Envelopes should have feed and print-quality problems because of baggy or flimsy construction. Use only quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you print a test envelope to avoid 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT use ... lie flat and not be of the way they have raised writing on them) • that were previously printed by a laser/LED printer • that are pre-printed on surface as shown in figure below • with sealing flaps that are what you will be using the...
...that you want. Types of envelopes to make sure the print results are not folded down when purchased 5 Envelopes should have feed and print-quality problems because of baggy or flimsy construction. Use only quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you print a test envelope to avoid 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT use ... lie flat and not be of the way they have raised writing on them) • that were previously printed by a laser/LED printer • that are pre-printed on surface as shown in figure below • with sealing flaps that are what you will be using the...
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... shape. Adhesives should not come in contact with your machine. 6 Types of labels to the drum units or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should have previously been used with any part of the machine, because the label stock may damage your machine will be ...missing a few labels on the sheet. • Label sheets should be arranged so that they may stick to avoid 1 Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this material is acrylic-based since this User's Guide.
... shape. Adhesives should not come in contact with your machine. 6 Types of labels to the drum units or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should have previously been used with any part of the machine, because the label stock may damage your machine will be ...missing a few labels on the sheet. • Label sheets should be arranged so that they may stick to avoid 1 Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this material is acrylic-based since this User's Guide.
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...replace the paper. When you have a print quality problem, see Paper jams on page 163. Remove the paper and straighten it may be paper jams or poor print quality. (If there is a paper jam, see Improving the print quality on page 177.) NOTE Make sure that there may ...be curled. Printing Methods 2-sided printing The supplied printer drivers all enable 2-sided printing. 1 1 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 1 ...
...replace the paper. When you have a print quality problem, see Paper jams on page 163. Remove the paper and straighten it may be paper jams or poor print quality. (If there is a paper jam, see Improving the print quality on page 177.) NOTE Make sure that there may ...be curled. Printing Methods 2-sided printing The supplied printer drivers all enable 2-sided printing. 1 1 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 1 ...
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...Media Type Print Quality Color/Mono Multiple Page 2-sided 1 / Booklet 2 Paper Source Scaling Reverse Print Use Watermark Header-Footer Print Toner Save Mode Secure Print Administrator User Authentication Color Calibration Use Reprint Sleep Time Improve Print Output Skip Blank Page Print Text in Black Print Profile ...Script printer Macintosh Printer BR-Script printer driver driver for Driver driver for 2 Windows® Macintosh (HL-3170CDW only) (HL-3170CDW only) 1 Manual 2-sided printing is not available with the BR-Script printer driver for Windows®. 2 Booklet is not available...
...Media Type Print Quality Color/Mono Multiple Page 2-sided 1 / Booklet 2 Paper Source Scaling Reverse Print Use Watermark Header-Footer Print Toner Save Mode Secure Print Administrator User Authentication Color Calibration Use Reprint Sleep Time Improve Print Output Skip Blank Page Print Text in Black Print Profile ...Script printer Macintosh Printer BR-Script printer driver driver for Driver driver for 2 Windows® Macintosh (HL-3170CDW only) (HL-3170CDW only) 1 Manual 2-sided printing is not available with the BR-Script printer driver for Windows®. 2 Booklet is not available...
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...Windows® printer driver 2 For more information, see Accessing the printer driver settings on page 27. The screens on your document before printing, select the Print Preview check box (5). 28 To return to confirm the settings. b Choose Multiple Page and 2-sided / Booklet (2). NOTE If you... of settings (4). d Review the displayed list of the Basic tab. 1 4 2 3 5 a Choose the Paper Size, Orientation, Copies, Media Type, Print Quality, Color / Mono and Document Type (1). c Choose the Paper Source (3). NOTE • The screens in this section are from Windows® 7.
...Windows® printer driver 2 For more information, see Accessing the printer driver settings on page 27. The screens on your document before printing, select the Print Preview check box (5). 28 To return to confirm the settings. b Choose Multiple Page and 2-sided / Booklet (2). NOTE If you... of settings (4). d Review the displayed list of the Basic tab. 1 4 2 3 5 a Choose the Paper Size, Orientation, Copies, Media Type, Print Quality, Color / Mono and Document Type (1). c Choose the Paper Source (3). NOTE • The screens in this section are from Windows® 7.
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Thick Env. For the best print quality, select the type of media that will be printed. Collate With the Collate check box selected, one complete copy of copies that matches the paper you are using . Plain Paper...; Bond Paper Envelopes Env. Portrait (Vertical) Landscape (Horizontal) 2 2 2 Copies 2 The copies selection sets the number of your document will be printed for the number of how your machine. Thin Recycled Paper Label Glossy Paper 29 Orientation Orientation selects the position of copies you...
Thick Env. For the best print quality, select the type of media that will be printed. Collate With the Collate check box selected, one complete copy of copies that matches the paper you are using . Plain Paper...; Bond Paper Envelopes Env. Portrait (Vertical) Landscape (Horizontal) 2 2 2 Copies 2 The copies selection sets the number of your document will be printed for the number of how your machine. Thin Recycled Paper Label Glossy Paper 29 Orientation Orientation selects the position of copies you...
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...either the Cyan, Magenta or Yellow toner reaches the end of its life while printing a color document, the print job cannot be completed. Higher print quality takes longer to print, while lower print quality takes less time to print precise images such as black toner is detected, it in monochrome. If your ...been selected, choose Env. Use this mode if your document in Mono mode, as long as photographs. Print Quality 2 Choose one of the paper trays on the print quality setting you are using envelopes, choose Envelopes. If color is much larger than in color. If no ...
...either the Cyan, Magenta or Yellow toner reaches the end of its life while printing a color document, the print job cannot be completed. Higher print quality takes longer to print, while lower print quality takes less time to print precise images such as black toner is detected, it in monochrome. If your ...been selected, choose Env. Use this mode if your document in Mono mode, as long as photographs. Print Quality 2 Choose one of the paper trays on the print quality setting you are using envelopes, choose Envelopes. If color is much larger than in color. If no ...
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... driver will use the calibration data retrieved from your data using the Reprint function, deselect the Use Reprint check box. 42 This will ensure consistent print quality. Get Device Data Automatically If you select this check box, the printer driver will use the color calibration data from your machine. Start...
... driver will use the calibration data retrieved from your data using the Reprint function, deselect the Use Reprint check box. 42 This will ensure consistent print quality. Get Device Data Automatically If you select this check box, the printer driver will use the color calibration data from your machine. Start...
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... the machine can be reduced. Receiving a print job will increase the temperature of the machine's fusing process. 43 If you are printing only a few pages, you choose this setting. Improve Print Output 2 This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem. Reduce Paper Curl If you... do not need to start printing. Driver and Software Sleep Time 2 When the ...
... the machine can be reduced. Receiving a print job will increase the temperature of the machine's fusing process. 43 If you are printing only a few pages, you choose this setting. Improve Print Output 2 This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem. Reduce Paper Curl If you... do not need to start printing. Driver and Software Sleep Time 2 When the ...
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... will be longer. Media Type You can use the following types of media in the Printer Features list (3): 2 3 Print Quality Choose one of media you are using. • Plain Paper • Thin Paper • Thick Paper • Thicker Paper • Bond ...Paper • Envelopes • Env. Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Good print quality with good print speed. • Fine (2400 dpi class) 2400 dpi class. For the best print quality, select the type of the following print quality settings. • Normal (600 x 600 dpi) 600 dpi class. ...
... will be longer. Media Type You can use the following types of media in the Printer Features list (3): 2 3 Print Quality Choose one of media you are using. • Plain Paper • Thin Paper • Thick Paper • Thicker Paper • Bond ...Paper • Envelopes • Env. Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Good print quality with good print speed. • Fine (2400 dpi class) 2400 dpi class. For the best print quality, select the type of the following print quality settings. • Normal (600 x 600 dpi) 600 dpi class. ...
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... capabilities may be improved. If you set High Quality Image Printing to On, the print speed will be slower. Improve Print Output This feature allows you to a thin setting. If you are printing only a few pages, you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to improve a print quality problem. • Reduce Paper Curl If you...
... capabilities may be improved. If you set High Quality Image Printing to On, the print speed will be slower. Improve Print Output This feature allows you to a thin setting. If you are printing only a few pages, you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to improve a print quality problem. • Reduce Paper Curl If you...
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.... • Fine 2400 dpi class. The finest print mode. Thick • Env. Recommended for ordinary printing. Since the print data is much larger than in the Print Settings list: 2 2 Media Type Select one of the following print quality settings: • Normal 600 dpi class. Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Driver and...
.... • Fine 2400 dpi class. The finest print mode. Thick • Env. Recommended for ordinary printing. Since the print data is much larger than in the Print Settings list: 2 2 Media Type Select one of the following print quality settings: • Normal 600 dpi class. Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Driver and...
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...color. If no color content is available. Paper Source Choose Auto Select, Tray1 or Manual. 68 Higher print quality takes longer to print, while lower print quality takes less time to print. Color / Mono 2 Choose the appropriate Color/Mono setting: • Auto The machine checks the ... as long as black toner is detected, it prints in color. Mono mode makes the print processing speed faster than color mode. Driver and Software NOTE The print speed will change depending on the print quality setting you want to print it in color, select this mode. •...
...color. If no color content is available. Paper Source Choose Auto Select, Tray1 or Manual. 68 Higher print quality takes longer to print, while lower print quality takes less time to print. Color / Mono 2 Choose the appropriate Color/Mono setting: • Auto The machine checks the ... as long as black toner is detected, it prints in color. Mono mode makes the print processing speed faster than color mode. Driver and Software NOTE The print speed will change depending on the print quality setting you want to print it in color, select this mode. •...
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... mode: • Normal This is selected, the printer driver detects blank pages and excludes them from printing. Driver and Software Improve Print Output This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem. • Reduce Paper Curl If you choose this setting, the paper curl may be improved....this selection does not provide enough improvement, change the Sleep Time, choose Manual and then enter the time in Media Type to start printing. Other Print Options • Skip Blank Page If Skip Blank Page is the Default color mode. • Vivid The color of a shaded ...
... mode: • Normal This is selected, the printer driver detects blank pages and excludes them from printing. Driver and Software Improve Print Output This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem. • Reduce Paper Curl If you choose this setting, the paper curl may be improved....this selection does not provide enough improvement, change the Sleep Time, choose Manual and then enter the time in Media Type to start printing. Other Print Options • Skip Blank Page If Skip Blank Page is the Default color mode. • Vivid The color of a shaded ...
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... Toner Save Mode You can conserve toner using this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Good print quality with reasonable print speeds. • Fine 2400 dpi class. Thick • Env. Since the print data is Off. 73 Recommended for ordinary printing. The default setting is much larger than in the machine. • Plain...
... Toner Save Mode You can conserve toner using this mode to print precise images such as photographs. Good print quality with reasonable print speeds. • Fine 2400 dpi class. Thick • Env. Since the print data is Off. 73 Recommended for ordinary printing. The default setting is much larger than in the machine. • Plain...
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If you set High Quality Image Printing to On, the print speed will be slower. Improve Print Output This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem. • Reduce Paper Curl If you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting. ...in Media Type to a thin setting. The Default setting is On. High Quality Image Printing You can improve the image of a shaded area. Enhance Black Printing If a black graphic does not print correctly, choose this setting. Halftone Screen Lock Stops other applications from modifying the...
If you set High Quality Image Printing to On, the print speed will be slower. Improve Print Output This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem. • Reduce Paper Curl If you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting. ...in Media Type to a thin setting. The Default setting is On. High Quality Image Printing You can improve the image of a shaded area. Enhance Black Printing If a black graphic does not print correctly, choose this setting. Halftone Screen Lock Stops other applications from modifying the...