Quick Setup Guide - English
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...paper in the box?...7 Control panel...8 Supplied CD-ROM ...9 STEP 1- Installing the Printer Driver Windows® For USB interface cable users ...16 For parallel interface cable users (HL-4050CDN users 18 For network interface cable users ...19 For Peer-to-Peer network printer users 19 For shared network printer...Options...30 Consumables ...30 Other Information Shipment of the printer...31 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 of Contents Safety Precautions ...2 To Use the Printer Safely ...2 Regulations ...4 Getting Started What is in the paper tray ...12 Print a test page ...13 Setting your ...
...paper in the box?...7 Control panel...8 Supplied CD-ROM ...9 STEP 1- Installing the Printer Driver Windows® For USB interface cable users ...16 For parallel interface cable users (HL-4050CDN users 18 For network interface cable users ...19 For Peer-to-Peer network printer users 19 For shared network printer...Options...30 Consumables ...30 Other Information Shipment of the printer...31 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 of Contents Safety Precautions ...2 To Use the Printer Safely ...2 Regulations ...4 Getting Started What is in the paper tray ...12 Print a test page ...13 Setting your ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... are going to the USB connector of your printer. 1 8 7 2 3 4 6 5 9 1 Front cover release button 5 Paper tray 2 Control panel 1 3 USB direct interface 4 Front cover 6 Power switch 7 Face-down output tray 8 Face-down output tray support flap (Support flap) 9 Multi -purpose tray (MP tray) 1 You can adjust the angle of the... LCD display by tilting it to use. USB cable Do not use a parallel interface cable that is in case for the interface you must ship your computer. Parallel cable (For HL-4050CDN users...
... are going to the USB connector of your printer. 1 8 7 2 3 4 6 5 9 1 Front cover release button 5 Paper tray 2 Control panel 1 3 USB direct interface 4 Front cover 6 Power switch 7 Face-down output tray 8 Face-down output tray support flap (Support flap) 9 Multi -purpose tray (MP tray) 1 You can adjust the angle of the... LCD display by tilting it to use. USB cable Do not use a parallel interface cable that is in case for the interface you must ship your computer. Parallel cable (For HL-4050CDN users...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... on the CD-ROM. For more information about the consumables for your printer, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother reseller. Lower Tray Unit (For HL-4050CDN only) LT-100CL DIMM Memory The lower paper tray unit can expand the capabilities of the printer by installing the (144-pin DIMM) When the lower...
... on the CD-ROM. For more information about the consumables for your printer, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother reseller. Lower Tray Unit (For HL-4050CDN only) LT-100CL DIMM Memory The lower paper tray unit can expand the capabilities of the printer by installing the (144-pin DIMM) When the lower...
Users Manual - English
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... 240 volt model only 190 Internal laser radiation ...191 IMPORTANT - Paper handling ...146 Paper jams and how to clear them ...147 Jam MP Tray (paper jam in the MP tray 148 Jam Tray 1 / Tray 2 (paper jam inside the paper tray 148 Jam Duplex (paper jam underneath the standard paper tray (tray 1) or in the fuser unit) (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only 150 Jam Rear (paper jam behind the back...
... 240 volt model only 190 Internal laser radiation ...191 IMPORTANT - Paper handling ...146 Paper jams and how to clear them ...147 Jam MP Tray (paper jam in the MP tray 148 Jam Tray 1 / Tray 2 (paper jam inside the paper tray 148 Jam Duplex (paper jam underneath the standard paper tray (tray 1) or in the fuser unit) (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only 150 Jam Rear (paper jam behind the back...
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... g/m2(28 to 43 lb) Labels Envelopes Tray 2 (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) MP Tray p p DX (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the multi-purpose tray. Thin Env. 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p p p Recycled Paper p Bond Paper 60 g/m2 to 161 g/m2 (16 to...
... g/m2(28 to 43 lb) Labels Envelopes Tray 2 (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) MP Tray p p DX (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the multi-purpose tray. Thin Env. 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p p p Recycled Paper p Bond Paper 60 g/m2 to 161 g/m2 (16 to...
Users Manual - English
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...Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb=90g/m2) N/A Avery laser labels white #5160 Columbian #138 (COM10) Before you buy a lot of approximately 5%. Use paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications. Use long-grain paper. Printing Methods Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray DX Paper size (HL-4050CDN/ (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) HL-4070CDW... paper jam or misfeed may cause a paper jam or damage your paper on page 177.) 7 Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. CA UTI ON DO NOT use acidic or alkaline paper. This printer can use with a moisture content of paper,...
...Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb=90g/m2) N/A Avery laser labels white #5160 Columbian #138 (COM10) Before you buy a lot of approximately 5%. Use paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications. Use long-grain paper. Printing Methods Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray DX Paper size (HL-4050CDN/ (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) HL-4070CDW... paper jam or misfeed may cause a paper jam or damage your paper on page 177.) 7 Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. CA UTI ON DO NOT use acidic or alkaline paper. This printer can use with a moisture content of paper,...
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Printing on page 6.) a Choose the following from the CD-ROM. 14 Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) 1 2 Printing Methods 2 2 3 Note To use , see About paper on plain paper or bond paper from the MP tray (For the recommended paper to use the BR-Script printer driver you must install the driver using the Custom Install from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings.
Printing on page 6.) a Choose the following from the CD-ROM. 14 Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) 1 2 Printing Methods 2 2 3 Note To use , see About paper on plain paper or bond paper from the MP tray (For the recommended paper to use the BR-Script printer driver you must install the driver using the Custom Install from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings.
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... the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. a Put paper in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon. 4 Make sure that Use Duplex Unit has been chosen. 5 Click OK. Automatic duplex printing (HL-4050CDN/HL-4070CDW only) If you are using...
... the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. a Put paper in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon. 4 Make sure that Use Duplex Unit has been chosen. 5 Click OK. Automatic duplex printing (HL-4050CDN/HL-4070CDW only) If you are using...
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c From the General tab, choose the Printing Preferences icon. b Open the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. d From the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon, then choose Duplex and Use Duplex Unit (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) or Manual Duplex, and then choose Booklet Printing. The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. e Click OK. 25 Printing Methods 2 Booklet printing (for Windows® printer driver) 2 a Put paper in the printer driver. 4 Click OK.
c From the General tab, choose the Printing Preferences icon. b Open the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. d From the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon, then choose Duplex and Use Duplex Unit (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) or Manual Duplex, and then choose Booklet Printing. The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. e Click OK. 25 Printing Methods 2 Booklet printing (for Windows® printer driver) 2 a Put paper in the printer driver. 4 Click OK.
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...control panel. Setting your digital camera 2 Make sure your PictBridge compatible camera. Menu PictBridge Paper Tray Submenu Paper Size 1 Orientation Date & Time 1 File Name 1 Print Quality 1 Tray Use Duplex (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) Options Letter*/ A4 / B5 / A5 / B6 / A6 Portrait*...Paper Off*/ On (Long Bind) / On(Short Bind) Tray on page 78 1 These menu selections are prioritized as long as a storage device on your camera is not set to use the Printer Settings (Default settings). 26 Printing photos from a digital camera Printing Methods 2 2 Your Brother printer...
...control panel. Setting your digital camera 2 Make sure your PictBridge compatible camera. Menu PictBridge Paper Tray Submenu Paper Size 1 Orientation Date & Time 1 File Name 1 Print Quality 1 Tray Use Duplex (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) Options Letter*/ A4 / B5 / A5 / B6 / A6 Portrait*...Paper Off*/ On (Long Bind) / On(Short Bind) Tray on page 78 1 These menu selections are prioritized as long as a storage device on your camera is not set to use the Printer Settings (Default settings). 26 Printing photos from a digital camera Printing Methods 2 2 Your Brother printer...
Users Manual - English
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...panel when the printer is not in the Direct Print mode. 2 Menu Sub menu Options 1 Paper Tray Tray Use Duplex (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) Auto*/MP Only/Tray1 Only/Tray2 Only Off*/On(Long Bind)/On(Short Bind) See Paper Tray on page 78 Print Menu Output Color Auto*/Color/Mono See ...Print Menu on page 80 Direct Print Paper Size Letter*/Legal/A4/Executive...
...panel when the printer is not in the Direct Print mode. 2 Menu Sub menu Options 1 Paper Tray Tray Use Duplex (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) Auto*/MP Only/Tray1 Only/Tray2 Only Off*/On(Long Bind)/On(Short Bind) See Paper Tray on page 78 Print Menu Output Color Auto*/Color/Mono See ...Print Menu on page 80 Direct Print Paper Size Letter*/Legal/A4/Executive...
Users Manual - English
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...the type of media in your printer. Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Envelopes Env. If your document contains color, selecting Mono mode prints your ... document in color. Paper Source 3 You can change the Color/Mono settings as the Black toner does not run out. Duplex / Booklet (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only)...Color/Mono 3 You can choose Auto Select, Tray1, MP Tray or Manual and specify separate trays for printing the first page and for color. Thick Env. When using ordinary plain paper (19 to keep printing as long as follows: Color...
...the type of media in your printer. Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Envelopes Env. If your document contains color, selecting Mono mode prints your ... document in color. Paper Source 3 You can change the Color/Mono settings as the Black toner does not run out. Duplex / Booklet (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only)...Color/Mono 3 You can choose Auto Select, Tray1, MP Tray or Manual and specify separate trays for printing the first page and for color. Thick Env. When using ordinary plain paper (19 to keep printing as long as follows: Color...
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...Menu Selections Drum Life Belt Life PF KitMP Life PF Kit1 Life PF Kit2 Life (HL-4050CDN/HL-4070CDW only) Fuser Life Laser Life Drum Unit Belt Unit PF KitMP PF Kit1 PF Kit2 (HL-4050CDN/HL-4070CDW only) Descriptions Shows the remaining life for the belt unit. Resets the drum unit... life. Appears when you replace the PF Kit2. Shows the pages left to feed paper manually. 78 Appears when you replace the belt unit. Resets the PF kit2 parts life. Paper Tray Submenu Tray ...
...Menu Selections Drum Life Belt Life PF KitMP Life PF Kit1 Life PF Kit2 Life (HL-4050CDN/HL-4070CDW only) Fuser Life Laser Life Drum Unit Belt Unit PF KitMP PF Kit1 PF Kit2 (HL-4050CDN/HL-4070CDW only) Descriptions Shows the remaining life for the belt unit. Resets the drum unit... life. Appears when you replace the PF Kit2. Shows the pages left to feed paper manually. 78 Appears when you replace the belt unit. Resets the PF kit2 parts life. Paper Tray Submenu Tray ...
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...The default settings are shown in seconds that contain paper of paper you loaded in the standard paper tray. On*/Off Return to Level 10=2.0 sec. -nnonn+ Adjusts the contrast of paper you put in which the printer uses the paper trays that an LCD message will scroll across the LCD... shown in Bold with an asterisk. 79 Control Panel Paper Tray (continued) Submenu Priority MP First Duplex (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) MP Size Tray1 Size Tray2 Size (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) Options Descriptions MP>T1*/T1>MP When Tray Use is chosen as a priority. Any*/Letter/Legal/...
...The default settings are shown in seconds that contain paper of paper you loaded in the standard paper tray. On*/Off Return to Level 10=2.0 sec. -nnonn+ Adjusts the contrast of paper you put in which the printer uses the paper trays that an LCD message will scroll across the LCD... shown in Bold with an asterisk. 79 Control Panel Paper Tray (continued) Submenu Priority MP First Duplex (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) MP Size Tray1 Size Tray2 Size (HL-4050CDN/ HL-4070CDW only) Options Descriptions MP>T1*/T1>MP When Tray Use is chosen as a priority. Any*/Letter/Legal/...
Users Manual - English
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... the capabilities of the printer with the lower tray unit. 92 Lower tray (LT-100CL) (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) 5 One optional lower tray (Tray 2) can be installed, and the lower tray can hold up to 800 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. See SO-DIMM on... this page. When the optional tray is installed, the printer can hold up to buy the optional lower tray unit, call the dealer you want to 500 sheets of plain 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. 5 Options 5 This printer has the following optional accessories. If you bought the printer from or Brother...
... the capabilities of the printer with the lower tray unit. 92 Lower tray (LT-100CL) (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) 5 One optional lower tray (Tray 2) can be installed, and the lower tray can hold up to 800 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. See SO-DIMM on... this page. When the optional tray is installed, the printer can hold up to buy the optional lower tray unit, call the dealer you want to 500 sheets of plain 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. 5 Options 5 This printer has the following optional accessories. If you bought the printer from or Brother...
Users Manual - English
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...that is indicated on the second line of paper in Paper jams and how to alert you bought the printer from the area shown in the MP tray as follows. • Standard paper tray: Tray1 • Multi-purpose tray: MP • Optional Lower tray(HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only): Tray2 Error messages Error message A... jammed paper from or Brother Customer Service. Manual Feed Put the same size of LCD and put the correct sized paper in tray that is indicated on the second line of the LCD, in the tray. (See About paper on page 105) No Paper Put paper in the printer. If the printer is...
...that is indicated on the second line of paper in Paper jams and how to alert you bought the printer from the area shown in the MP tray as follows. • Standard paper tray: Tray1 • Multi-purpose tray: MP • Optional Lower tray(HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only): Tray2 Error messages Error message A... jammed paper from or Brother Customer Service. Manual Feed Put the same size of LCD and put the correct sized paper in tray that is indicated on the second line of the LCD, in the tray. (See About paper on page 105) No Paper Put paper in the printer. If the printer is...
Users Manual - English
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Note Do not put the paper tray back in the fuser unit) (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) 7 Jam Duplex If a paper jam occurs inside the duplex unit, follow these steps: a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer and check inside the printer. 7 b If paper is not caught inside the printer, check underneath the paper tray. Troubleshooting Jam Duplex (paper jam underneath the standard paper tray (tray 1) or in at this point. 150
Note Do not put the paper tray back in the fuser unit) (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) 7 Jam Duplex If a paper jam occurs inside the duplex unit, follow these steps: a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer and check inside the printer. 7 b If paper is not caught inside the printer, check underneath the paper tray. Troubleshooting Jam Duplex (paper jam underneath the standard paper tray (tray 1) or in at this point. 150
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...) 3 Auto Duplex Monochrome N/A (A4/Letter) (HL-4050CDN Full Color N/A /HL-4070CDW only) Up to 7 sides per minute (3.5 sheets per minute) Up to 7 sides per minute (3.5 sheets per minute) First print Monochrome Less than 16 sec time 4 Full Color Less than 17 sec A Resolution Windows® 2000...printing speed may change depending on the type of document you print. 2 Print speed may be slower when the printer is connected by wireless LAN. 3 From standard paper tray and optional paper tray. 4 First print out time may change if the machine is calibrating or registering itself. 171
...) 3 Auto Duplex Monochrome N/A (A4/Letter) (HL-4050CDN Full Color N/A /HL-4070CDW only) Up to 7 sides per minute (3.5 sheets per minute) Up to 7 sides per minute (3.5 sheets per minute) First print Monochrome Less than 16 sec time 4 Full Color Less than 17 sec A Resolution Windows® 2000...printing speed may change depending on the type of document you print. 2 Print speed may be slower when the printer is connected by wireless LAN. 3 From standard paper tray and optional paper tray. 4 First print out time may change if the machine is calibrating or registering itself. 171
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... N/A 150 sheets Yes N/A HL-4050CDN 500 sheets HL-4070CDW Yes A Model HL-4040CN HL-4050CDN HL-4070CDW Media types Multi-purpose tray Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Label, Thin paper, A Thick paper, Post card Paper tray Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper Lower tray unit (Option) N/A (LT-100CL) Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper Automatic duplex printing N/A Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper Media weights Multi-purpose tray Paper tray 60 to 163 g/m2...
... N/A 150 sheets Yes N/A HL-4050CDN 500 sheets HL-4070CDW Yes A Model HL-4040CN HL-4050CDN HL-4070CDW Media types Multi-purpose tray Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Label, Thin paper, A Thick paper, Post card Paper tray Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper Lower tray unit (Option) N/A (LT-100CL) Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper Automatic duplex printing N/A Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper Media weights Multi-purpose tray Paper tray 60 to 163 g/m2...