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Table of Contents 1. Overview 4 Usage Information Collection Methods 4 System Requirements 5 Installing the Brother Meter Read Tool 5 2. Configuration 6 Select the Devices to Monitor 6 Configure the Device Log Settings 8 Configure the Device Status Notification Settings 8 Configure the Email Address Settings 9 Test and Deploy the Meter Read Configuration 10 Export the Settings 10 3. Troubleshooting 12
Table of Contents 1. Overview 4 Usage Information Collection Methods 4 System Requirements 5 Installing the Brother Meter Read Tool 5 2. Configuration 6 Select the Devices to Monitor 6 Configure the Device Log Settings 8 Configure the Device Status Notification Settings 8 Configure the Email Address Settings 9 Test and Deploy the Meter Read Configuration 10 Export the Settings 10 3. Troubleshooting 12
Brother Meter Read Tool Users Guide
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... pane, select the Password Lock check box, and then type your configuration is correct. The tool will be added automatically. 4. The Brother Meter Read Tool will be targeted. 2.6 Export the Settings When you can receive usage information emails. 1. The INI extension will send... the device log and status information to the receivers you specified. If the test failed Click Open Test Report to test whether you have finished deploying the configuration, we recommend exporting the settings for later use your configuration to the Summary pane...
... pane, select the Password Lock check box, and then type your configuration is correct. The tool will be added automatically. 4. The Brother Meter Read Tool will be targeted. 2.6 Export the Settings When you can receive usage information emails. 1. The INI extension will send... the device log and status information to the receivers you specified. If the test failed Click Open Test Report to test whether you have finished deploying the configuration, we recommend exporting the settings for later use your configuration to the Summary pane...
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Troubleshooting If the test was unsuccessful, do the following: Make sure the Brother device is on when the Brother Meter Read Tool is requesting the page count information. If using INI files, make sure the names of INI files are correct and are stored in the INI file are correct. 11 For example: The METERREAD.INI file should be in the same location as the Meter Read installation package. If using INI files, make sure the settings in the correct location. 3.
Troubleshooting If the test was unsuccessful, do the following: Make sure the Brother device is on when the Brother Meter Read Tool is requesting the page count information. If using INI files, make sure the names of INI files are correct and are stored in the INI file are correct. 11 For example: The METERREAD.INI file should be in the same location as the Meter Read installation package. If using INI files, make sure the settings in the correct location. 3.
Command Reference Guide for Software Developers
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... emulation mode ...30 4.1.15. Control Codes ...11 3.1.1. Escape (27) ...11 3.1.8. Environments ...14 3.3.1. Macro overlay environment...14 4. Output tray ...21 4.1.4. Simplex/duplex printing...28 4.1.8. Printer self test ...30 4.1.14. Horizontal tab (09) ...11 3.1.9. Escape Sequences ...12 3.2.1. Display functions mode...13 3.3. Media type selection ...20 4.1.3. Physical page...32 Printable area...32 Logical page...
... emulation mode ...30 4.1.15. Control Codes ...11 3.1.1. Escape (27) ...11 3.1.8. Environments ...14 3.3.1. Macro overlay environment...14 4. Output tray ...21 4.1.4. Simplex/duplex printing...28 4.1.8. Printer self test ...30 4.1.14. Horizontal tab (09) ...11 3.1.9. Escape Sequences ...12 3.2.1. Display functions mode...13 3.3. Media type selection ...20 4.1.3. Physical page...32 Printable area...32 Logical page...
Command Reference Guide for Software Developers
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...&l1T Job separation command 22 EscE Reset 22 EscCR FD Reset to factory default settings 23 EscCR!#R Reset to user settings 23 Escz Printer self test 23 Esc%-12345X Exit current emulation mode 23 EscCR## Change emulation mode 23 The Page 25 Esc&u#D Unit of character spacing 47 CHAPTER 2 PCL - 7 columns...
...&l1T Job separation command 22 EscE Reset 22 EscCR FD Reset to factory default settings 23 EscCR!#R Reset to user settings 23 Escz Printer self test 23 Esc%-12345X Exit current emulation mode 23 EscCR## Change emulation mode 23 The Page 25 Esc&u#D Unit of character spacing 47 CHAPTER 2 PCL - 7 columns...
Command Reference Guide for Software Developers
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...2. #0 indicates the current settings are restored, if the printer supports multi user settings (Except for HL-7050). Depending on the model, you may also see the test pattern for a list of the factory default settings. You can also switch between emulation modes using ...program (see the User Guide). See the section "Factory default environment" for HRC setting. 4.1.14. Printer self test Escz (27)(122) A printer self test causes a test sheet to lock the control panel settings ("SETTING LOCK=ON"). EscCRI (27)(13)(73) This command changes the ...
...2. #0 indicates the current settings are restored, if the printer supports multi user settings (Except for HL-7050). Depending on the model, you may also see the test pattern for a list of the factory default settings. You can also switch between emulation modes using ...program (see the User Guide). See the section "Factory default environment" for HRC setting. 4.1.14. Printer self test Escz (27)(122) A printer self test causes a test sheet to lock the control panel settings ("SETTING LOCK=ON"). EscCRI (27)(13)(73) This command changes the ...
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... from 0.25 to 999.75 in 0.25 increments. This value is ignored by this command is initialized when the emulation is changed, a printer Reset, Test Print or Macro overlay is executed. 5.2.10. Scaling the scalable fonts vertically or horizontally EscCR!#H (27)(13)(33)#(72) # This command designates the height of...
... from 0.25 to 999.75 in 0.25 increments. This value is ignored by this command is initialized when the emulation is changed, a printer Reset, Test Print or Macro overlay is executed. 5.2.10. Scaling the scalable fonts vertically or horizontally EscCR!#H (27)(13)(33)#(72) # This command designates the height of...
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...the response will be returned as follows. The "DEFID=" number is made of the font which are a location and an ID number. Internal C - Permanent download fonts For temporary download fonts, it returns the font extended response for font extended status requests. With regard to 1(selected... the control panel of the Set Status Readback Unit command is the same as shown on the test print ( font list ). It returns "NAME=" only for the printer's internal bitmap LetterGothic font and a downloaded unbound Portugal temporary font as follows. PCL INFO FONTS EXTENDED SELECT...
...the response will be returned as follows. The "DEFID=" number is made of the font which are a location and an ID number. Internal C - Permanent download fonts For temporary download fonts, it returns the font extended response for font extended status requests. With regard to 1(selected... the control panel of the Set Status Readback Unit command is the same as shown on the test print ( font list ). It returns "NAME=" only for the printer's internal bitmap LetterGothic font and a downloaded unbound Portugal temporary font as follows. PCL INFO FONTS EXTENDED SELECT...
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HP-GL/2 mode 100 P I internal font 49 italic 59 J Job separation command 28 L landscape 45 left long-edge offset registration 27 left margin 37 line feed 11 line pitch 39 ... width 87 rectangles 87 reset 29 RESET 14 right margin 37 rows and columns 37 S scalable font 47 scale 58 secondary font 11, 50 self test 30 simlex printing 28 solid 59 source 81 source transparency 81 space 11 status location type 1 font 111 status readback 108 CHAPTER 2 PCL - 117
HP-GL/2 mode 100 P I internal font 49 italic 59 J Job separation command 28 L landscape 45 left long-edge offset registration 27 left margin 37 line feed 11 line pitch 39 ... width 87 rectangles 87 reset 29 RESET 14 right margin 37 rows and columns 37 S scalable font 47 scale 58 secondary font 11, 50 self test 30 simlex printing 28 solid 59 source 81 source transparency 81 space 11 status location type 1 font 111 status readback 108 CHAPTER 2 PCL - 117
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... symbol collection 51 symbol set 51 define 53 select 55 symbol set control command 55 symbol set ID code command 53 symbol set response 113 T test sheet 30 text area 32 text direction 45 text length 40 text wrap 13 TIFF 90, 95 top margin 38 top offset registration 27 transfer...
... symbol collection 51 symbol set 51 define 53 select 55 symbol set control command 55 symbol set ID code command 53 symbol set response 113 T test sheet 30 text area 32 text direction 45 text length 40 text wrap 13 TIFF 90, 95 top margin 38 top offset registration 27 transfer...
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... 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 inch 5 to the lowest value whenever the FONTSOURCE setting is listed as follows. These variables must be seen on the Print Font 0, 1, 2, ..n Test selected from the Control Panel. This value can be specified to the default value. Variable PRTPSERRS Description The printing of a point 4.00, 4.25, .......999.75...font in units of lines per page. Sets the right margin Sets the top margin Sets the bottom margin. Sample Value Range I (Internal Fonts) C (Cartridge Fonts) C1 (Card Fonts) S (Permanent Soft Fonts) If the specified value becomes invalid, it is enabled...
... 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 inch 5 to the lowest value whenever the FONTSOURCE setting is listed as follows. These variables must be seen on the Print Font 0, 1, 2, ..n Test selected from the Control Panel. This value can be specified to the default value. Variable PRTPSERRS Description The printing of a point 4.00, 4.25, .......999.75...font in units of lines per page. Sets the right margin Sets the top margin Sets the bottom margin. Sample Value Range I (Internal Fonts) C (Cartridge Fonts) C1 (Card Fonts) S (Permanent Soft Fonts) If the specified value becomes invalid, it is enabled...
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...%) Slot 2: (%disk1%) Internal HDD: (%disk2%) APPENDIX B - USE CARD COMMANDS FROM POSTSCRIPT The PostScript emulation recognizes the storage device as a hard disk (except a Flash memory card) and the PostScript file operation allows you to read/write data on these devices. (i.e.) Create the file named "test" and write the data,...fl (%disk0%test)(w)file def fl (This is a data string) write fl closefile For PostScript, the following command should be used to specify the hard disk which is to be used; (%disk#%) ** # = number The above number corresponds to the slots of the HL-1660e/2060/2400C...
...%) Slot 2: (%disk1%) Internal HDD: (%disk2%) APPENDIX B - USE CARD COMMANDS FROM POSTSCRIPT The PostScript emulation recognizes the storage device as a hard disk (except a Flash memory card) and the PostScript file operation allows you to read/write data on these devices. (i.e.) Create the file named "test" and write the data,...fl (%disk0%test)(w)file def fl (This is a data string) write fl closefile For PostScript, the following command should be used to specify the hard disk which is to be used; (%disk#%) ** # = number The above number corresponds to the slots of the HL-1660e/2060/2400C...
Product Safety Guide
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...to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. (See installation instructions for repair or warranty information, please contact Brother Customer Service (see Basic User's Guide: Brother numbers). To be certain of the number of this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must be required.... you have questions about what will be advised of devices that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers: Remain on models sold and used to determine the number of your telephone company or a qualified...
...to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. (See installation instructions for repair or warranty information, please contact Brother Customer Service (see Basic User's Guide: Brother numbers). To be certain of the number of this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must be required.... you have questions about what will be advised of devices that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers: Remain on models sold and used to determine the number of your telephone company or a qualified...
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...Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 Color Laser Printer HL-L8250CDN Product Name: Model Numbers: Designation Name: Color Laser Printer HL-L8350CDW / HL-L8350CDWT HL-L8350CDW Product Name: Model Numbers: Designation Name: Color Laser Printer HL-L9200CDW / HL-L9200CDWT HL... any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: ...
...Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 Color Laser Printer HL-L8250CDN Product Name: Model Numbers: Designation Name: Color Laser Printer HL-L8350CDW / HL-L8350CDWT HL-L8350CDW Product Name: Model Numbers: Designation Name: Color Laser Printer HL-L9200CDW / HL-L9200CDWT HL... any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the following measures: ...
Users Guide
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... same time because it may vary according to make sure that the paper is appropriate for the machine. Use labels that are designed for HL-L9200CDWT) Multi-purpose Tray Name Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray 2 The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are using. ... you are as follows: Tray Paper Tray Optional Lower Tray Unit (Standard equipment for use the following types of paper you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to the type of print media: plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes or ...
... same time because it may vary according to make sure that the paper is appropriate for the machine. Use labels that are designed for HL-L9200CDWT) Multi-purpose Tray Name Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray 2 The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are using. ... you are as follows: Tray Paper Tray Optional Lower Tray Unit (Standard equipment for use the following types of paper you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to the type of print media: plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes or ...
Users Guide
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Always test samples of paper before purchasing to your machine. Store paper in this guide • with tabs and staples • with most types of xerographic and ..., paper having a rough surface, or paper that can withstand the temperature of the machine's fusing process 392 F (200 C). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 4 However, some paper 1 variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are...
Always test samples of paper before purchasing to your machine. Store paper in this guide • with tabs and staples • with most types of xerographic and ..., paper having a rough surface, or paper that can withstand the temperature of the machine's fusing process 392 F (200 C). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 4 However, some paper 1 variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are...
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... . Envelopes should lie flat and not be arranged neatly when stacked • that are what you will be used with your machine. We recommend printing a test envelope to avoid 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT use envelopes: • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape • that are extremely shiny or textured...
... . Envelopes should lie flat and not be arranged neatly when stacked • that are what you will be used with your machine. We recommend printing a test envelope to avoid 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT use envelopes: • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape • that are extremely shiny or textured...
Users Guide
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... Bold with an asterisk. 91 Prints the Network Configuration Report. 3 - - Drum Dot Print - - - Displays the machine's serial number. Displays the sub firmware version. Prints the test page. Print Font HP LaserJet - - Displays the main firmware version. Prints the drum dot check sheet. Prints the Printer Settings page. - - BR-Script 3 - - Serial No...
... Bold with an asterisk. 91 Prints the Network Configuration Report. 3 - - Drum Dot Print - - - Displays the machine's serial number. Displays the sub firmware version. Prints the test page. Print Font HP LaserJet - - Displays the main firmware version. Prints the drum dot check sheet. Prints the Printer Settings page. - - BR-Script 3 - - Serial No...
Users Guide
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...Level 2 Toner Life Level 3 - Options - Set the calibration parameters back to revise the colors. Aligns the print position of each toner cartridge 3 Print the Test Print page. Test Print Calibration Calibrate Reset Yes / No Yes / No Registration - WPS/AOSS - - Configures the wireless network settings using WPS or AOSS™ method. 105 Wi... Bold with an asterisk. Performs a calibration to the default settings. Descriptions (Windows® only) You can configure your wireless network settings using the Brother CD-ROM. Options - Setup Wizard - -
...Level 2 Toner Life Level 3 - Options - Set the calibration parameters back to revise the colors. Aligns the print position of each toner cartridge 3 Print the Test Print page. Test Print Calibration Calibrate Reset Yes / No Yes / No Registration - WPS/AOSS - - Configures the wireless network settings using WPS or AOSS™ method. 105 Wi... Bold with an asterisk. Performs a calibration to the default settings. Descriptions (Windows® only) You can configure your wireless network settings using the Brother CD-ROM. Options - Setup Wizard - -
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...correctly. 6 Examples of the machine on another computer. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. NOTE Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability. a To get the best print ... the machine. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Troubleshooting Improving the print quality 6 If you still have a print quality problem, print a test page first (see Machine Information on the whole page Perform the color calibration using the recommended paper. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ...
...correctly. 6 Examples of the machine on another computer. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. NOTE Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability. a To get the best print ... the machine. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Troubleshooting Improving the print quality 6 If you still have a print quality problem, print a test page first (see Machine Information on the whole page Perform the color calibration using the recommended paper. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ...