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Keep this manual thoroughly before commencing any maintenance work. Brother Color Laser Printer SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: HL-3450CN Read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. January, 2002 SM-PRN028
Keep this manual thoroughly before commencing any maintenance work. Brother Color Laser Printer SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: HL-3450CN Read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. January, 2002 SM-PRN028
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... re-design of the product. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL PREFACE This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the color laser printer (here-in-after referred to find the cause of problems. i CHAPTER 2: SPECIFICATIONS Specifications, etc. This manual consists of the following chapters: CHAPTER 1: OUTLINE OF PRODUCT Features, parts names, internal structure, and description of...
... re-design of the product. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL PREFACE This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the color laser printer (here-in-after referred to find the cause of problems. i CHAPTER 2: SPECIFICATIONS Specifications, etc. This manual consists of the following chapters: CHAPTER 1: OUTLINE OF PRODUCT Features, parts names, internal structure, and description of...
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... Supply Unit 2.6 Connection Diagram CHAPTER 5 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 1. Electrical System and Functions 2.2 Control System - ENGINE CONTROLLER MODE 3.1 Configuration of Operational Mode 3.2 Operation of Normal Mode 3.3 Service Mode 3.4 Adjustment Work Procedures CHAPTER 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 1. HL-34500CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 4 STRUCTURE OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1.
... Supply Unit 2.6 Connection Diagram CHAPTER 5 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 1. Electrical System and Functions 2.2 Control System - ENGINE CONTROLLER MODE 3.1 Configuration of Operational Mode 3.2 Operation of Normal Mode 3.3 Service Mode 3.4 Adjustment Work Procedures CHAPTER 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 1. HL-34500CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 4 STRUCTURE OF SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1.
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PAPER TRANSPORT ERROR 3.1 Feed Jam 3.2 Inner Jam 3.3 Outer Jam 3.4 Others 4. SERVICE CALL 4.1 Video Controller Mode 4.2 Engine Controller Mode 5. IMAGE FAILURE APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 3 APPENDIX 4 APPENDIX 5 APPENDIX 6 APPENDIX 7 APPENDIX 8 APPENDIX 9 HL-34500CN SERVICE MANUAL 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-5 8-8 8-10 8-10 8-11 8-13 8-13 8-14 8-15 8-18 8-47 A-1 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-11 A-14 A-21 A-36 A-38 V OPERATOR CALL 2.1 Video Controller Mode 2.2 Engine Controller Mode 3. CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. OUTLINE OF TROUBLESHOOTING 2.
PAPER TRANSPORT ERROR 3.1 Feed Jam 3.2 Inner Jam 3.3 Outer Jam 3.4 Others 4. SERVICE CALL 4.1 Video Controller Mode 4.2 Engine Controller Mode 5. IMAGE FAILURE APPENDIX 1 APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 3 APPENDIX 4 APPENDIX 5 APPENDIX 6 APPENDIX 7 APPENDIX 8 APPENDIX 9 HL-34500CN SERVICE MANUAL 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-5 8-8 8-10 8-10 8-11 8-13 8-13 8-14 8-15 8-18 8-47 A-1 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-11 A-14 A-21 A-36 A-38 V OPERATOR CALL 2.1 Video Controller Mode 2.2 Engine Controller Mode 3. CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. OUTLINE OF TROUBLESHOOTING 2.
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... kayttajan turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle nakymattomalle lasersateilylle. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. e-ArcifintSixt%4V.:2116-C-Ft MAS For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER ... 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL IEC 60825 SPECIFICATION (FOR 220-240 V MODEL ONLY) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in countries where required.
... kayttajan turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittavalle nakymattomalle lasersateilylle. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. e-ArcifintSixt%4V.:2116-C-Ft MAS For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER ... 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL IEC 60825 SPECIFICATION (FOR 220-240 V MODEL ONLY) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in countries where required.
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... a temperature of printer. Voltage is a danger of ozone gas may adversely affect the respiratory organs. When you touch the active area inside the printer. ix HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL A\WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE May cause serious injuries or fatal accidents. Be sure to cool down.
... a temperature of printer. Voltage is a danger of ozone gas may adversely affect the respiratory organs. When you touch the active area inside the printer. ix HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL A\WARNING HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE May cause serious injuries or fatal accidents. Be sure to cool down.
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Otherwise it may cause the product to the paper cassette, open cover of Duplex unit. i xi HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL A\CAUTION Do not lean against or apply any excessive force to decline or fall down and result in the injuries.
Otherwise it may cause the product to the paper cassette, open cover of Duplex unit. i xi HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL A\CAUTION Do not lean against or apply any excessive force to decline or fall down and result in the injuries.
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... Photoscale Technology (CAPT). FEATURES This printer has the following features: 2400 x 600 dpi Class Resolution The printer prints pages with the HL-3450CN printer. The one piece, easy-to 14,000 (Black) and 8,500 (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) single-sided pages at a...Network User's Guide. 1-3 HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OUTLINE 1. It also provides higher quality printout which enables you can print up to -replace toner cartridges do not require difficult maintenance. The Brother network board (NC-4100h) is factory installed in the HL-3450CN, which is the equivalent...
... Photoscale Technology (CAPT). FEATURES This printer has the following features: 2400 x 600 dpi Class Resolution The printer prints pages with the HL-3450CN printer. The one piece, easy-to 14,000 (Black) and 8,500 (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) single-sided pages at a...Network User's Guide. 1-3 HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT OUTLINE 1. It also provides higher quality printout which enables you can print up to -replace toner cartridges do not require difficult maintenance. The Brother network board (NC-4100h) is factory installed in the HL-3450CN, which is the equivalent...
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... you to the improved life expectancy of the PANTONE Color simulation, including; . Type of toner used . Type of paper used . HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL Toner Save Mode The printer has an economical toner save mode. It can be reprinted. When the private print driver is selected, Secure... of the toner cartridge. One set of user settings can be stored. *PANTONr Calibrated There are used. 1) NEUSIEDLER color copy paper 2) Brother Toner Cartridges TN-02 BK/C/M/Y 3) 600 x 600 dpi resolution 1-5 Saving User Settings It is not enough memory to operate the printer differently...
... you to the improved life expectancy of the PANTONE Color simulation, including; . Type of toner used . Type of paper used . HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL Toner Save Mode The printer has an economical toner save mode. It can be reprinted. When the private print driver is selected, Secure... of the toner cartridge. One set of user settings can be stored. *PANTONr Calibrated There are used. 1) NEUSIEDLER color copy paper 2) Brother Toner Cartridges TN-02 BK/C/M/Y 3) 600 x 600 dpi resolution 1-5 Saving User Settings It is not enough memory to operate the printer differently...
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... display the status of Functions To act as an upper enclosure and also as a rear enclosure, opened when replacing a toner cartridge or waste toner pack. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL No. Space where the main (video controller) PCB is installed. 1-7 To operate power-on and off to the printer. (Push for On/Off operation) 6...operations and control the printer directly. 3 Front cover 4 Top cover (Paper exit unit) 5 Power button To act as a front enclosure, opened when clearing an internal jam or doing maintenance work. . To be opened when replacing an OPC belt cartridge or Drum cleaner.
... display the status of Functions To act as an upper enclosure and also as a rear enclosure, opened when replacing a toner cartridge or waste toner pack. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL No. Space where the main (video controller) PCB is installed. 1-7 To operate power-on and off to the printer. (Push for On/Off operation) 6...operations and control the printer directly. 3 Front cover 4 Top cover (Paper exit unit) 5 Power button To act as a front enclosure, opened when clearing an internal jam or doing maintenance work. . To be opened when replacing an OPC belt cartridge or Drum cleaner.
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... the power button. Refer to CHAPTER 5 for detailed information. 1-9 The Video Controller Mode supplies the general test printing and setting functions and some common functions. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 4. The Video Controller Mode and the Engine Controller Mode have some of the printer including test printing, maintenance operations performed by the engine controller.
... the power button. Refer to CHAPTER 5 for detailed information. 1-9 The Video Controller Mode supplies the general test printing and setting functions and some common functions. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 4. The Video Controller Mode and the Engine Controller Mode have some of the printer including test printing, maintenance operations performed by the engine controller.
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... viii. 2-3 RATING WARNING Use the power supply cable supplied with the printer, or a similar cable complying with the following specification (3-wire power cable with ground). HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 1. Figure A B Rating 250VAC, 6A Figure A: For Europe (Sample) Approval Agency VDE, DEMKO, SEV BS Applicable Area Europe (Continent) UK 0 0 2.5m Figure B: For UK...
... viii. 2-3 RATING WARNING Use the power supply cable supplied with the printer, or a similar cable complying with the following specification (3-wire power cable with ground). HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 1. Figure A B Rating 250VAC, 6A Figure A: For Europe (Sample) Approval Agency VDE, DEMKO, SEV BS Applicable Area Europe (Continent) UK 0 0 2.5m Figure B: For UK...
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... peak figure ofpower consumption is worked out excluding inrush current value. • The peak figure ofpower consumption is a reference value and should be usedinternally at Brother offices only. • The power consumption figure quoted for sleep mode is when the fan has stopped. 2-5 Electrical and Mechanical Power source U.S.A. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 2.3.
... peak figure ofpower consumption is worked out excluding inrush current value. • The peak figure ofpower consumption is a reference value and should be usedinternally at Brother offices only. • The power consumption figure quoted for sleep mode is when the fan has stopped. 2-5 Electrical and Mechanical Power source U.S.A. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 2.3.
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NOTE: Keep the paper sealed in the manual. • Paper with tabs and staples. • Letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography. • Multipart or carbonless paper. • Envelopes... weight specifications for the printer. • Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are not straight or consistently square. • Envelopes with `baggy' construction of 0.1 seconds. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL (3) Recommended paper specifications Item Description Basis Weight (g/m2) 82 ± 5 Thickness (µ m) 95 ± 6 Smoothness (Bekk) (seconds) 90 ± 20 ...
NOTE: Keep the paper sealed in the manual. • Paper with tabs and staples. • Letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography. • Multipart or carbonless paper. • Envelopes... weight specifications for the printer. • Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are not straight or consistently square. • Envelopes with `baggy' construction of 0.1 seconds. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL (3) Recommended paper specifications Item Description Basis Weight (g/m2) 82 ± 5 Thickness (µ m) 95 ± 6 Smoothness (Bekk) (seconds) 90 ± 20 ...
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HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL Table 2-1: Effective Printing Areas Size A 4 Letter Legal B5 (JIS) B 5 (ISO) Executive COM-10 D L 13x19 A 3 B 4 Ledger A 210.0mm 8.27" (2,480 dots) 215.9mm 8.5" (2,550 dots) 215....
HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL Table 2-1: Effective Printing Areas Size A 4 Letter Legal B5 (JIS) B 5 (ISO) Executive COM-10 D L 13x19 A 3 B 4 Ledger A 210.0mm 8.27" (2,480 dots) 215.9mm 8.5" (2,550 dots) 215....
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 3.1 Ambient Temperature I Humidity / Altitude (1) Under Operational conditions: 10.0 - 32.5°C (50 - 90.5°F), 20 - 80%RH (See the figure below) 80 ce 70 >, 60 50 40 < 20 Recommended Condition; ':, 17.5 - 27.0°C 50 - 70%RH 0 10 17.5 20 27 30 32.5 40 Ambient Temperature (°C) (2) Under Non Operational conditions: 5.0 - 35.0°C (41 - 95°F), 10 - 80%RH (See the figure below.) 80 Ambient Humidity (%RH) 60 40 30 20 10 0 5 10 20 30 35 40 Ambient TemperaturerC 2-11 HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 3.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 3.1 Ambient Temperature I Humidity / Altitude (1) Under Operational conditions: 10.0 - 32.5°C (50 - 90.5°F), 20 - 80%RH (See the figure below) 80 ce 70 >, 60 50 40 < 20 Recommended Condition; ':, 17.5 - 27.0°C 50 - 70%RH 0 10 17.5 20 27 30 32.5 40 Ambient Temperature (°C) (2) Under Non Operational conditions: 5.0 - 35.0°C (41 - 95°F), 10 - 80%RH (See the figure below.) 80 Ambient Humidity (%RH) 60 40 30 20 10 0 5 10 20 30 35 40 Ambient TemperaturerC 2-11 HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 3.
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... to in the following factors should not be influenced by the environment of Printer Set-up in an inappropriate location, the printer may cause injuries. 3-3 HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION 1. Environmental Conditions The printer should not be set on a table, confirm that the media cassette does not to protrude out beyond the edge...
... to in the following factors should not be influenced by the environment of Printer Set-up in an inappropriate location, the printer may cause injuries. 3-3 HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION 1. Environmental Conditions The printer should not be set on a table, confirm that the media cassette does not to protrude out beyond the edge...
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.... (for US / Canada only). 7) Open up the polyethylene bag enclosing the printer and remove it is too heavy for one person to move the printer. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 2. It needs two adults or more to carry.
.... (for US / Canada only). 7) Open up the polyethylene bag enclosing the printer and remove it is too heavy for one person to move the printer. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 2. It needs two adults or more to carry.
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... remaining in the fusing unit with Envelope Adapter .----, 1 ------=-----i APRECAUTION When shipping the printer, remove the oil bottle and the fuser cleaner from the fusing unit. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 2.2 Unpack the Starter Kit 1) Open the vinyl bag and slide off the cardboard sleeve covering the starter kit. 2) Confirm all of the following parts are...
... remaining in the fusing unit with Envelope Adapter .----, 1 ------=-----i APRECAUTION When shipping the printer, remove the oil bottle and the fuser cleaner from the fusing unit. HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL 2.2 Unpack the Starter Kit 1) Open the vinyl bag and slide off the cardboard sleeve covering the starter kit. 2) Confirm all of the following parts are...
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... bare hands or gloves. • If the belt is exposed for the fuser cleaner and oil bottle are located as shown in the figure below; HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL NOTE: The retainer lock levers for more than two minutes to a light source of 800 lux, the belt may be damaged. (1) Open the front cover...
... bare hands or gloves. • If the belt is exposed for the fuser cleaner and oil bottle are located as shown in the figure below; HL-3450CN SERVICE MANUAL NOTE: The retainer lock levers for more than two minutes to a light source of 800 lux, the belt may be damaged. (1) Open the front cover...