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...Hewlett-Packard Company. and other errors relating to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP and PCL are...this user's guide are registered trademarks or trademarks of respective companies. Shipment of the Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark of Apple ...
...Hewlett-Packard Company. and other errors relating to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP and PCL are...this user's guide are registered trademarks or trademarks of respective companies. Shipment of the Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Windows is a trademark of Apple ...
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Laser Printer HL-960 Series USER'S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call 1800-284-4357. DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS For the name of an ...-859-9700 (within California) 1-800-361-6466 If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In Canada Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation, Ltd. 1, Rue Hôtel De Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q. i Our BBS supports modem speeds up to our BBS with your...
Laser Printer HL-960 Series USER'S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call 1800-284-4357. DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS For the name of an ...-859-9700 (within California) 1-800-361-6466 If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In Canada Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 Brother International Corporation, Ltd. 1, Rue Hôtel De Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q. i Our BBS supports modem speeds up to our BBS with your...
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Remove the paper carefully. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. To Use the Printer Safely Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. ii
Remove the paper carefully. Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. To Use the Printer Safely Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. ii
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... DISK 1-3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-4 Features 1-4 Options 1-9 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 BEFORE USING THE PRINTER 2-1 Checking the Components 2-1 Printer Carton 2-1 Toner Cartridge 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer 2-5 Removing the Protective ... Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On and Off 2-19 Plugging in the Power Cord 2-19 Pressing the POWER Switch...
... DISK 1-3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-4 Features 1-4 Options 1-9 CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED 2-1 BEFORE USING THE PRINTER 2-1 Checking the Components 2-1 Printer Carton 2-1 Toner Cartridge 2-2 General View 2-3 Operating and Storage Environment 2-4 Power Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer 2-5 Removing the Protective ... Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On and Off 2-19 Plugging in the Power Cord 2-19 Pressing the POWER Switch...
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... SELECTION 3-3 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL 3-7 Adjusting the Control Panel Angle 3-7 Selecting the Local Language Display 3-8 Using the Panel Switches 3-9 Printer Settings 3-10 User Settings 3-10 Factory Settings 3-10 PAPER HANDLING 3-11 Print Media 3-11 Paper Size 3-11 Using Envelopes 3-13 Cassette Feed 3-15 Manual ...Feed 3-16 Face Down Print Delivery 3-17 Face Up Print Delivery 3-17 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL (DISK 4-1 DISPLAY AND LAMPS 4-1 Display 4-1 Printer Status Messages 4-2 Lamps 4-4 READY 4-4 DATA 4-4 ALARM 4-4 ON LINE 4-4 iv
... SELECTION 3-3 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL 3-7 Adjusting the Control Panel Angle 3-7 Selecting the Local Language Display 3-8 Using the Panel Switches 3-9 Printer Settings 3-10 User Settings 3-10 Factory Settings 3-10 PAPER HANDLING 3-11 Print Media 3-11 Paper Size 3-11 Using Envelopes 3-13 Cassette Feed 3-15 Manual ...Feed 3-16 Face Down Print Delivery 3-17 Face Up Print Delivery 3-17 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL (DISK 4-1 DISPLAY AND LAMPS 4-1 Display 4-1 Printer Status Messages 4-2 Lamps 4-4 READY 4-4 DATA 4-4 ALARM 4-4 ON LINE 4-4 iv
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... 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES (DISK Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-4 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-8 Bi-directional Parallel Interface Appendix-8 Pin Assignment Appendix-8 Signal ...
... 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam 7-6 Unsatisfactory Printouts 7-12 APPENDICES (DISK Appendix-1 PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-1 Printing Appendix-1 Functions Appendix-2 Electrical and Mechanical Appendix-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-4 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Appendix-8 Bi-directional Parallel Interface Appendix-8 Pin Assignment Appendix-8 Signal ...
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...Appendix-14 HP LaserJet 4 Mode Appendix-15 EPSON Mode Appendix-22 IBM Mode Appendix-25 HP-GL Mode Appendix-27 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Appendix-32 QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS Appendix-34 HP LaserJet 4 Mode Appendix-34 PCL Command Sets Appendix-34 CCIT G3/G4 and... TIFF Appendix-46 HP-GL/2 Command Sets Appendix-48 Printer Job Language Commands Syntax Appendix-50 EPSON FX-850 Mode Appendix-51 IBM Proprinter XL Mode Appendix-54 HP-GL Mode Appendix-57 Bar Code...
...Appendix-14 HP LaserJet 4 Mode Appendix-15 EPSON Mode Appendix-22 IBM Mode Appendix-25 HP-GL Mode Appendix-27 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Appendix-32 QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS Appendix-34 HP LaserJet 4 Mode Appendix-34 PCL Command Sets Appendix-34 CCIT G3/G4 and... TIFF Appendix-46 HP-GL/2 Command Sets Appendix-48 Printer Job Language Commands Syntax Appendix-50 EPSON FX-850 Mode Appendix-51 IBM Proprinter XL Mode Appendix-54 HP-GL Mode Appendix-57 Bar Code...
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... interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Important - About the Interface Cable This printer has been certified to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio ...operate the equipment. These limits are applied to operate properly and safely. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. only. only) This equipment has been tested...
... interference in a particular installation. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Important - About the Interface Cable This printer has been certified to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio ...operate the equipment. These limits are applied to operate properly and safely. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. only. only) This equipment has been tested...
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... exceed the Class B limits for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. x Laser Safety (110-120 V model only) This printer is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. Compliance is certified as set out in the United States. Since radiation emitted inside the...and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from August 1, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products marketed in the interference- MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan This product complies with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to ...
... exceed the Class B limits for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) of the U.S. x Laser Safety (110-120 V model only) This printer is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. Compliance is certified as set out in the United States. Since radiation emitted inside the...and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from August 1, 1976. These regulations apply to laser products marketed in the interference- MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan This product complies with the CDRH regulations and must be attached to ...
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...any circumstances. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of the scanner unit. USER'S GUIDE IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in countries where required. Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käytt...The label shown below is attached on the cover of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Om apparaten används på annat sä...
...any circumstances. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of the scanner unit. USER'S GUIDE IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in countries where required. Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käytt...The label shown below is attached on the cover of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Om apparaten används på annat sä...
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... by ASTA to BS1362 with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your safety, if in the mains lead of this printer is completely safe. THIS PRINTER MUST BE EARTHED The wires in a live socket outlet. Never use a plug with cut wires is dangerous if engaged ... standard three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with this printer may not correspond with the same rating as the original. Wiring Information (For U.K. Extension cords used with the equipment must be destroyed ...
... by ASTA to BS1362 with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your safety, if in the mains lead of this printer is completely safe. THIS PRINTER MUST BE EARTHED The wires in a live socket outlet. Never use a plug with cut wires is dangerous if engaged ... standard three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with this printer may not correspond with the same rating as the original. Wiring Information (For U.K. Extension cords used with the equipment must be destroyed ...
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...read this chapter before you troubleshoot the printer in case of problems. APPENDICES contain detailed technical information on the printer setup to work with the printer. Read this manual and the floppy disk supplied with the printer. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL details the ...lamps. (Disk) CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS describes the optional accessories for this printer. (Disk) CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain your printer (Disk) CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you work with your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL provides an overview ...
...read this chapter before you troubleshoot the printer in case of problems. APPENDICES contain detailed technical information on the printer setup to work with the printer. Read this manual and the floppy disk supplied with the printer. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL details the ...lamps. (Disk) CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS describes the optional accessories for this printer. (Disk) CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain your printer (Disk) CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you work with your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL provides an overview ...
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Remember that the instructions start with this printer. USER'S GUIDE Notes When you read this user's guide, note the following: • Chapters 4, 5, 6 and the Appendices of this User's Guide are on the floppy ... messages change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to letter or A4, depending upon the final destination of the printer. If you various operations of the printer. Some display messages appear differently in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you print...
Remember that the instructions start with this printer. USER'S GUIDE Notes When you read this user's guide, note the following: • Chapters 4, 5, 6 and the Appendices of this User's Guide are on the floppy ... messages change accordingly. • The paper size has been factory set to letter or A4, depending upon the final destination of the printer. If you various operations of the printer. Some display messages appear differently in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you print...
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Set up your computer and MS-DOS® or Microsoft®-Windows® version 3.1. 3. Start your printer referring to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. 2. Follow the messages on the screen) and then the Disk Manual icon. s Once you installed the Disk Manual into your .... 1-3 Follow the steps below to print out the sections you need to see . Print chapters on your hard disk drive in this description. 4. Insert the printer User's Guide floppy disk into your computer. (for DOS user) Type HL960 and press ENTER key. You do not need a minimum of the User's Guide...
Set up your computer and MS-DOS® or Microsoft®-Windows® version 3.1. 3. Start your printer referring to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. 2. Follow the messages on the screen) and then the Disk Manual icon. s Once you installed the Disk Manual into your .... 1-3 Follow the steps below to print out the sections you need to see . Print chapters on your hard disk drive in this description. 4. Insert the printer User's Guide floppy disk into your computer. (for DOS user) Type HL960 and press ENTER key. You do not need a minimum of the User's Guide...
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See page 4-26. Resolution of 600 DPI This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine, the quality of 12 pages per inch (dpi). Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge A toner cartridge can print 300-dpi ... print at the end of 600 dots per minute. USER'S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard features. High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by ). By utilizing the 300-dpi mode, the printer can print up to 6,000 single-sided pages. The controller utilizes a high...
See page 4-26. Resolution of 600 DPI This printer uses a print engine with a 300-dpi engine, the quality of 12 pages per inch (dpi). Maintenance-Free Toner Cartridge A toner cartridge can print 300-dpi ... print at the end of 600 dots per minute. USER'S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard features. High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by ). By utilizing the 300-dpi mode, the printer can print up to 6,000 single-sided pages. The controller utilizes a high...
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... can be used. See page 3-5. You can connect it receives data. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Universal Paper Cassette and Manual Loading This printer loads paper automatically from the multi-purpose tray and the upper paper cassette. If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface... See page 3-1. 1-5 See 3-15 for auto loading and 3-16 for manual loading. See page 2-17. Automatic Interface Selection This printer can be connected to more than one of paper can automatically select the bi-directional parallel or RS232C serial, interface depending on the ...
... can be used. See page 3-5. You can connect it receives data. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Universal Paper Cassette and Manual Loading This printer loads paper automatically from the multi-purpose tray and the upper paper cassette. If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface... See page 3-1. 1-5 See 3-15 for auto loading and 3-16 for manual loading. See page 2-17. Automatic Interface Selection This printer can be connected to more than one of paper can automatically select the bi-directional parallel or RS232C serial, interface depending on the ...
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... print larger graphics and more to the current emulation mode. Data Compression Technology This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in total) or more fonts without additional memory. See page 3-3. Scalable Fonts: Intellifont ..., Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique Bitmapped Fonts (Portrait and Landscape): • LetterGothic16.66 Medium, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • OCR-B 1-6 Memory Expansion This printer has 2-Mbyte of RAM as standard. When you select duplex mode with an optional duplex unit installed, the memory should be expanded up to 26...
... print larger graphics and more to the current emulation mode. Data Compression Technology This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in total) or more fonts without additional memory. See page 3-3. Scalable Fonts: Intellifont ..., Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique Bitmapped Fonts (Portrait and Landscape): • LetterGothic16.66 Medium, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • OCR-B 1-6 Memory Expansion This printer has 2-Mbyte of RAM as standard. When you select duplex mode with an optional duplex unit installed, the memory should be expanded up to 26...
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...being made. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL High Speed Printing with Microsoft Windows 3.1 Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in this printer, the printer can print them with EPA Energy Star new specification. Power Save Mode This printer has a power saving mode. The factory setting of 5 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • ...UPC-A • EAN-128 • UPC-E • Codabar • US-PostNet • ISBN • Code 128 CCITT G3/G4 Since this printer supports the CCITT G3/G4 format in this format. You can rasterize fonts at a high speed without downloading them. Because the...
...being made. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL High Speed Printing with Microsoft Windows 3.1 Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in this printer, the printer can print them with EPA Energy Star new specification. Power Save Mode This printer has a power saving mode. The factory setting of 5 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • ...UPC-A • EAN-128 • UPC-E • Codabar • US-PostNet • ISBN • Code 128 CCITT G3/G4 Since this printer supports the CCITT G3/G4 format in this format. You can rasterize fonts at a high speed without downloading them. Because the...
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See pages 4-29 and 5-2. Flash Memory Card and HDD Card You can be stored. Saving User Settings You can operate the printer differently from other print data in a commercial PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card that is installed in the upper card slot of a panel ... without sending the data again from the computer. Two sets of user settings can store fonts, macros, logos, and other users with a touch of this printer. See page 4-42. 1-8 See page 4-56. USER'S GUIDE Reprint Function You can reprint the last page printed with your own panel switch settings.
See pages 4-29 and 5-2. Flash Memory Card and HDD Card You can be stored. Saving User Settings You can operate the printer differently from other print data in a commercial PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card that is installed in the upper card slot of a panel ... without sending the data again from the computer. Two sets of user settings can store fonts, macros, logos, and other users with a touch of this printer. See page 4-42. 1-8 See page 4-56. USER'S GUIDE Reprint Function You can reprint the last page printed with your own panel switch settings.
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...commercial memory modules expands the memory capacity up to print on both sides of the paper. For programming with the printer, see this manual which is available from your Brother dealer. See page 5-2. Flash Memory Card and HDD Card A commercial flash memory card or a HDD card ...can be installed into this printer: Font Cartridges Commercial font cartridges containing additional scalable fonts or bitmapped fonts. See page 5-1. Technical ...
...commercial memory modules expands the memory capacity up to print on both sides of the paper. For programming with the printer, see this manual which is available from your Brother dealer. See page 5-2. Flash Memory Card and HDD Card A commercial flash memory card or a HDD card ...can be installed into this printer: Font Cartridges Commercial font cartridges containing additional scalable fonts or bitmapped fonts. See page 5-1. Technical ...