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MFC/HL-P2000
Quick Setup Guide
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and prepare your computer for the machine.
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are useful when shipping the machine.
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©1998 Brother Industries Ltd.
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Page 1: Quick Setup Guide
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. The product names in this guidebook are trademarks or registered trade marks of each manufacturer. The specifications are subject to change without notice. ©1998 Brother Industries Ltd. -
Page 2: To Use The Machine Safely
BBS supports modem speeds up to 14,400, 8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit. Fax-Back System Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use Fax-Back System so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. -
Page 4: Action 1: Check The Supplied Items
Action 1: Check the Supplied Items After taking the printer out of the carton and removing the packing materials, make sure that the following items are not damaged and none are missing: • Machine • Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge included) 3.5”... -
Page 5: Action 2: Position The Machine
Do not cover the slots in the top cover. System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the machine in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor... -
Page 6: Action 3: Install The Toner Cartridge/Drum Unit
Action 3: Install the Toner Cartridge/Drum Unit Unpack the drum unit assembly with the toner cartridge included. Gently shake it from side to side five or six times. Caution Do not expose the drum unit to light for longer than a few minutes, as this will damage the drum. -
Page 7: Action 4: Load Paper Into Your Machine
Action 4: Load Paper into Your Machine Before loading paper, make sure that the paper meets the specification described in the On- line User’s Guide Chapter 2. Using unsuitable paper might reduce the print quality. Install the paper support (with a tube on it) onto the multi-purpose sheet feeder. - Page 8 The machine can handle paper within the following specifications: Paper Type Cut sheets A4, Letter, Legal, B5(JIS/ISO), A5, A6, 3”x 5”, Executive, Custom size (70-216 x 127-356 mm) Envelopes DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch, 9” x 12” Organizer Day-Timer® J, K, L, 70-216 x 127-356 mm Labels and A4, Letter Transparencies...
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Page 9: Action 5: Connect Your Machine To Your Computers Parallel Interface
You must connect the machine to your computer with a suitable interface cable. In most cases, a bi-directional IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable is used for this connection. For the location of your computers parallel printer port, refer to the Users Guide of your computer. -
Page 10: Action 6: Plug In And Turn On Your Machine
Action 6: Plug in and Turn on Your Machine Starter Sheet Plug the power cord into the AC power outlet and the machine power inlet. Note The shape of the power cord varies according to the country of destination. Turn on the power switch that is located on the left side of your machine. - Page 11 Refer to the relevant following section: Action 7-1: Installation from CD-ROM Action 7-2: Prepare the Printer Driver and the Scanner Driver for the Machine Action 7-3: Prepare DOS for the Machine from floppy disk Press the control panel switch .
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Page 12: Action 7-1: Installation From Cd-Rom
CD-ROM. The instruction video shows how to replace the consumables etc. If your PC does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can install the printer driver, scanner driver or RPC from the supplied floppy disks. For the other software that is supplied on the CD- ROM, it is possible to make disk sets from the CD-ROM if you can get access temporarily to a PC with CD-ROM and Floppy disk drives. -
Page 13: Action 7-2: Prepare The Printer Driver And The Scanner Driver For The
Action 7-2: Prepare the Printer Driver and the Scanner Driver for the Machine For Windows You need to configure Windows supplied disk into Windows Because the supplied scanner driver is compressed on the disk, be sure to use the supplied installer program to install it. -
Page 14: Action 7-3: Prepare Dos For The Machine
HP LaserJet IIP, EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL printers The following table shows combinations of printer drivers and printer emulation modes. To get the most out of this machine, you should install an HP printer driver in your application software. - Page 15 What Does Remote Printer Console Do? The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program which runs in the DOS environment and comprises the following two programs: Remote Printer Console Main Program This program allows you to change various machine settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup and so on from your computer screen.
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Page 16: Using The Remote Printer Console Main Program
Copies Memory Size ] Select [Alt+Character] Menu You can directly control printer functions such as Print Form, Self Print, Reset Printer, Sleep Control. You can enter the setting mode to change further machine settings, such as, margin settings, continue mode, reprint function, font, and sleep mode. - Page 17 The RPC works in the environment where your machine is directly connected to your computer. If you are using any printer buffer switches which do not support bi-directional communication between the machine and computer, the program works only in the PC to machine direction and cannot receive machine status information.
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Page 18: Lamps And Switch For Printing Function
LAMPS AND SWITCH FOR THE PRINTING FUNCTION This section refers to the following lamps and switch on the machine control panel. Note When the power switch is off or the machine is in sleep mode, all lamps including the Ready lamp are off. Ready (Paper) Lamp The Ready lamp indicates the current status of the machine. - Page 19 Drum Lamp The Drum lamp indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Lamp Machine status The drum unit can be used. The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp.
- Page 20 You can change the timeout for sleep mode with the supplied machine driver or Remote Printer Console program . Refer to the Help section in the printer driver or RPC program for more information about the sleep mode setting.
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Page 21: Copying Function
COPYING FUNCTION The machine allows you to make high-quality photocopies. Always make sure that paper is loaded in the Sheet Feeder before making copies. This section refers to the following lamps and switch on the machine control panel. Copying in Standard Mode 1. - Page 22 Photo / Text Button Select the copy mode from Photo or Text 1. Insert the original document face down in the Document Feeder. When you select Photo mode, the Photo lamp comes on. 2. Press the Copy button to start copying. Enlarge/Reduce Button You can make an enlarged or reduced size of copy from 50% to 150% (for USA and Canada), 50% to 200% (for other countries).
- Page 23 *When the document causes a paper jam in the document feeder when the machine is feeding the document. *When the machine is busy. (When the machine is used as a scanner or printer.) *When there is no paper in the sheet feeder.
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Page 24: Scanning Function
Scanning from TWAIN compliant applications 1. Launch the application you use. 2. Select the ‘Select Source’ menu. 3. Select the “Brother MFC-P2000” or “Brother HL-P2000” and click Select. 4. Select the “Acquire” menu. 5. Make the appropriate settings such as; Scanning Resolution, Text/Photo, Scannning Area, etc... - Page 25 Scanning from the VISIONEER PaperPort LE Software (MFC-P2000) 1. Launch the Visioneer PaperPort LE application. 2. Click the Scan icon. The scanner driver dialog is launched. 3. Make the necessary settings. 4. Press the Start button. The scanned image will be shown on the desktop with the name ‘Untitled-x.’...
- Page 26 Scanning from the Unimessage™ Viewer Software (HL-P2000 - Windows 95/98/NT users) 1. Launch the Unimessage™ Viewer application. 2. Select “Scan”. 3. After inserting the original document in the document feeder, click the “Start” button. 4. After the document has scanned completely, the “Collate Dialog” appears.
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Page 27: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The machine can print approximately 2,400 pages (5% coverage: A4/Letter) with one toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner) lamps blink once every 5 seconds to indicate toner low. Initially, some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after 1,000 pages. - Page 28 If toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened. You can only use a Brother genuine toner cartridge (TN-300 series) which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Damage caused by using toner...
- Page 29 Install the new toner cartridge into the right hand side of the drum unit. Make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the drum unit to ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly.
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Page 30: Replacing The Drum Unit
For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner. The machine should only be used in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. - Page 31 High Temperature Warning After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely hot. When you open the top cover, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in a safe place.
- Page 32 Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. Install the new drum unit into the machine. Close the top cover. The machine automatically ejects the starter sheet. Ejecting this sheet resets the drum life alarm. - 30 -...
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Page 33: Alarm Indications At A Glance
ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE Operator Calls for Printing Function If a recoverable error occurs, the machine indicates an ‘operator call’ by blinking the Alarm lamp and any of the following lamps. Find the error and take the proper action to correct it. The machine automatically recovers from most errors, but you may need to reset the machine with the panel switch as described below. - Page 34 Error machine. turning on Error Recovery in the PRINT menu of your application software, (Refer to Help section in the Windows printer driver for the details.) document or reduce the print resolution. machine. document. is secure and correct, and check the interface cable.
- Page 35 Note If the machine does not operate as you expect it to, it is recommended that you turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds and then turn it on again. If you still have problems, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative. Operator Calls for Copying and Scanning Functions If a recoverable error occurs, the machine shows “E”...
- Page 36 If you see any of these service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds and then turn it on again and try to print again. If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call indication after turning on the machine, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative.
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Page 37: How To View The On-Line Setup Guide & User Guide
HOW TO VIEW THE ON-LINE SETUP GUIDE & USER GUIDE The Quick Setup guide and User guide for this printer are prepared as PDF files. You need to install the ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these manuals. -
Page 38: Machine Specifications
Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wavelength: 780 nm / Output: 5 mW max. Resolution 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows 300 dots/inch (under DOS operating system) Print Quality Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (up to 25% and 50% toner saving) - Page 39 Emulation Brother Printing Solution for Windows selection among HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4), EPSON FX-850, or IBM Proprinter XL Printer Driver Windows supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability Interface Bi-directional parallel Memory 2 MB Diagnostics...
- Page 40 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer / Scanner / Copier MFC-P2000, MC-P2000 Product Options: ALL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
- Page 41 Declaration of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 Tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents. Safety: EN 60950, EN 60825 EMC:...
- Page 42 Shipment of the Machine If for any reason you must ship your Machine, carefully package the Machine to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Machine should also be adequately insured with the carrier. Warning When shipping the Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Machine and placed in...