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Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3400CN Series USER’S GUIDE Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference at all times.
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Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.
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Our 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.
Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. To Use the Printer Safely This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124lbs). When you move or lift this printer, be sure at least 2 people lift it together. The Fusing Unit becomes extremely operation.
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Warning If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. Contact your dealer. Warning Do not put consumables such as the Toner Cartridges and the Waste Toner Pack into a fire.
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In case of a fuser oil spill, you must clean it up immediately . Do not put any pressure on the Feeder Cassette or the Front Cover when it is opened. If you do so, you might get injured because there is a possibility that the printer can fall on you. Warning Warning...
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Before you move or lift the printer, remove the Toner Cartridges, Waste Toner Pack, Oil Bottle and Fusing Unit to avoid spills. Be sure to keep the printer as level as possible. Damage caused by failure to remove the supplies will void your warranty.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features Options Operating and Storage Environment CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER BEFORE USING THE PRINTER Checking the Components General View SETTING UP THE PRINTER Remove the Protective Parts Install the OPC Belt Cartridge...
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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL Selecting the Local Language Display Using the Panel Buttons Printer Settings PAPER HANDLING Print Media Cassette Feed Manual Feed CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL...
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OPC Belt Cartridge Ozone Filter Fusing Unit 120K Kit 240K Kit CLEANING THE PRINTER REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER OPTIONS Lower Tray Unit Duplex Unit Font Card, Flash Memory/HDD Card Installing a Font Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card...
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OCR Symbol Sets HP PCL Mode EPSON Mode IBM Mode HP-GL Mode Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces INDEX TABLE OF CONTENTS 6-13 6-13...
A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents.
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A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class A digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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International NERGY Statement The purpose of the International E development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipments. ® As an E Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this NERGY product meets the E NERGY EN 60825 EN 55024 ® Compliance ®...
Laser Notices Laser Safety (For 120 V Model Only) This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
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This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to shut off the power completely.
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Green and yellow: Blue: Brown: The colours of the wiring in the power lead of this printer may not correspond with the markings which identify the terminals in your plug. If you need to fit a different plug, proceed as follows.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Read this chapter first to get familiar with the printer. CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER information about this printer.
This printer has the following standard features. 2400 x 600 DPI Class Resolution This printer prints at a default resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi). By utilizing the 300-dpi mode, the printer can also print lower resolution data, if necessary. Moreover, you can achieve higher print quality...
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This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial interface and a modular input/output (MIO) compatible interface. As an alternative to the MIO interface, you can use the Brother NC-3100h Networking solution. If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface, you can monitor the printer status.
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Various Fonts This printer has 72 scalable and 12 bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used vary according to the selected emulation mode. In PCL mode, you can also print 11 kinds of bar codes. In BR-Script mode, the printer has 66 scalable fonts.
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When there is not enough memory to print the last job, you can reprint the last print page. PCMCIA Card Slot The printer has 2 Type II PCMCIA card slots that also allow the use of 1 Type III device. You can install PCMCIA-compatible flash memory and HDD cards.
Installing a NC-3100h enables you to use the printer in the following environments: (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, VINES, LAT, NetBEUI) Also, many useful utilities such as BR-Admin and Brother Network Printing software for the Network administrator are included. For details of the utilities, see the documentation included on the CD-ROM.
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PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card. By using the card, you can do logging and custom web functions. You also can use the Brother Analysis Tool software and the Brother Card Monitor software. For more details on these utilities, please refer to the documentation included on the CD-ROM.
Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: Do not block the air exit on top of the printer. Do not place objects on top of the printer, especially on the air exit. Ensure that the printer Ozone Filter is installed at all times.
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Fig. 1-1 Recommended area around the Printer Note Ensure that there is enough space behind the printer so that you can easily access the rear cover or Duplex unit if a paper jam occurs. Make sure that the Paper Cassette does not extend past the edge of the table where the printer is installed.
BEFORE USING THE PRINTER This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). When moving or lifting this printer, be sure to do so with at least 2 people to avoid injury. Checking the Components...
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Note You may have additional parts not listed above, depending on which country you live in and the HL-3400CN series model purchased. Note We recommend keeping a spare of the following consumables at all times.
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General View Control Panel Power Button Media Cassette Rear Side Cover Rear Access Cover CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER Front Cover Fig. 2-2 Front View Power Cord Connector Fig. 2-3 Rear View Top Cover Controller Box 2–3...
Important Note It is CRITICAL that you save all packing materials in the event you must ship or store the printer. Failure to empty, clean and correctly repack the printer according to the manufacturer’s instructions BEFORE shipment will result in serious damage to the printer. This damage may not be covered by your warranty.
1. Open the Top Cover and the Front Cover. 2. Release both green Belt Cartridge Lock Levers by pulling them toward you. CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER Fig. 2-5 Open the Top Cover Fig. 2-6 Release the Levers 2–5...
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OPC Belt Cartridge. 4. Remove the Protective Sheet from the OPC Belt Cartridge. 5. Insert the OPC Belt Cartridge into the printer cartridge guide with the flat side facing you. 6. Lock the Belt Cartridge Lock Levers by pushing them backward until they click into place.
CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER Install the Toner Cartridges This printer uses 4 separate color (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) toner cartridges. One of each is supplied. A new cartridge contains enough toner to print up to 14,000 (Black): 8,500 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) A4 or letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage.
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4. Install the 4 toner cartridges by positioning them in the correct guides. Each color cartridge is individually keyed to prevent improper installation. Match each cartridge color label to the corresponding color label on the printer. 5. Close the Front Cover. 2–8...
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CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER Caution Insert the toner cartridges gently into the printer. Do not try to lock them into the printer by pushing them all the way into the cartridge guide. The cartridges will be correctly positioned when the front cover is closed.
USER’S GUIDE Install the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner Open the Top Cover. Unlock the Cleaning Roller Lock Levers and Oil Bottle Lock Levers. Move the Pressure Release Levers in the Fusing Unit to the SET position. 2–10 Fig. 2-15 Release the Levers Fig.
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Caution Do not spill oil inside the printer. If oil does spill, it might cause damage to the printer. If you do spill any oil, consult your dealer or an authorized Brother service representative.
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USER’S GUIDE Place the Fuser Cleaner into the Fusing Unit with the roller side facing you. Lock the Fuser Cleaner in place by turning the Fuser Cleaner Lock Levers. Close the Top Cover. 2–12 Fig. 2-19 Install the Fuser Cleaner Fig.
Loading Paper in the Media Cassette Note This printer has a 250 sheet Media Cassette as standard. An additional Lower Tray Unit is available as an option. Since the Media Cassette supports universal paper types, you can place 13"x19", Ledger, Letter, A3, A4, B4, B5, Legal or Executive size cut sheet paper or COM10 or DL size envelopes in it.
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FORMAT MODE. For paper size change information, see “MODE Button” in Chapter The default paper size has been factory set to letter or A4, depending upon the final destination of the printer. •120V model: Letter size paper set. •220/240V model: A4 size paper set.
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Hold the shaded parts shown below and gently slide the guides into place. Fig. 2-22 Adjust the Paper Guides Load paper into the Media Cassette and refit the paper cassette cover. CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2–15...
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Note Adjust the tray to the correct paper size indication arrow. If you do not adjust it correctly, the printer may detect the wrong size of paper. Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper (90 g/m cassette, or paper jams may occur. Paper (90 g/m NOT be loaded above the top line on the guide.
Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set, simply connect the interface cable to the printer. In some cases, you need to turn off the high-speed and bi-directional parallel communications with the Mode button.
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Secure connection with wire clips. Fig. 2-24 Connecting the Printer and Computer Note When you connect to a network, you can use the Brother NC-3100h , NC-2010h, or NC-2100h network cards. For more details, refer to the Network User’s Guide.
Make sure that the Power button is turned OFF. The power button is on the front left side of the printer. Attach the power cord to the printer and plug it into an appropriate AC outlet. Fig. 2-25 Plugging in the Power Cord 3.
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Always wait at least 5 seconds after turning off the power before turning it on again. Do not turn the power off while the printer is printing as this may cause a paper jam and adversely affect the printer. The printer performs self-diagnosis at start-up to check its hardware and software.
Printing the Test Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of available fonts before you actually start working with the printer. To do so, follow these steps: Make sure that you have already installed the toner cartridges, the OPC Belt Cartridge, the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner and have loaded paper into the cassette.
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USER’S GUIDE 6. Press the Set button. The printer starts printing the selected test pattern or list. When the printer finishes printing, it automatically returns to the off-line mode. Press the SEL button to place the printer back on-line. TEST PRINT !"#$%&'()*+,-./1234567890:;@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz[|...
5. Click the 'Install Driver & Software', select the printer driver type you want to install. 6. After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-3400CN series window will appear. Follow the onscreen messages to complete the installation. CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER...
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If you wish to use the old driver, you should re-install it. Re-installing the previous driver will make the new HL-3400CN driver inactive. The installer makes the installed printer driver the Windows default.
The printer can select the emulation among the following combinations: EPSON/IBM Priority Auto Selection Mode To get the best possible color output, we recommend you use the Brother BR-Script 2 emulation. The printer is set to the HP color printer emulation (PCL5C) mode automatically.
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Emulation button Try this function with your application software or network server. If the function does not work properly, select the required emulation mode manually using the printer panel buttons or use emulation selection commands from your software. 3–2...
Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set for standard computer serial link, you may be able to simply connect the interface cable to the printer if your computer already has the settings detailed below:...
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Mode button. If you typically use only one interface, we recommend you select that interface as your default. If only one interface is selected, the printer will allocate all of the input buffer to that interface. 3–4...
ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL Selecting the Local Language Display The display shows the current printer status. When you operate the control panel buttons, it shows functions and settings. If a problem occurs, it shows the corresponding error message. These messages are displayed in several languages.
Continue Shift Copy Fig. 3-1 Button Operation in NORMAL and SHIFT Modes Note When the printer is used in the BR-Script 2 mode, some buttons are not used. 3–6 “BUTTONS IN NORMAL MODE” Display – Shows various messages. READY – Lights when the printer is ready to print.
Factory Default Settings are restored. User Settings Although the printer settings have been set at the factory, you can change them with the control panel buttons. Your changes will be stored in the printer's memory as “User Settings.” They are recalled every time you turn on the printer.
20 lbs.) or up to 30 envelopes (paper should be loaded only up to the top line on the sliding guide). • • • The following are the specifications of paper suitable for this printer. Item Basis Weight (g/m Thickness (µm) Smoothness (Bekk)
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To get the best output quality and to avoid any damage, use smooth white paper. We recommend that you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper, on this printer before purchasing large quantities. Print quality will vary depending on the paper being used. Note Do not load envelopes in the Paper cassette in the Optional Lower Tray Unit.
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USER’S GUIDE Printable Area The Printable Area depends on the settings in your application. The figure below shows the printable and non printable areas of various paper types with this printer. Plane Paper Simplex Paper: 5mm (0.2") Other: 10mm (0.39") Duplex 5mm (0.2") Side B...
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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Note If you use paper that does not meet the specifications listed in this User’s Guide the life of the various consumables and parts may be reduced. Caution When you feed thin paper in the Long Edge Feed direction, paper jams may occur.
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USER’S GUIDE Using Envelopes You will need to attach the Envelope Adapter when you want to print envelopes. 1. Pull out the Media Cassette and remove the Media Cassette Cover. Attach the Envelope Adapter to the Media Cassette. Secure the hooks of the Envelope adapter into the Media Cassette.
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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Adjust the Paper Guide to the Envelope Adapter size . Fig. 3-5 Adjust the Paper Guide 5. Fit the Media Cassette Cover and reinstall the Media Cassette into the printer. Note Be sure to adjust the Paper Guide of the Media Cassette to the Envelope Adapter size.
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USER’S GUIDE Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Glossy or shiny surfaces • Protection cover on the envelopes’ adhesive parts • Sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • Sealing flaps as shown below • Three or more layers of paper in the marked area •...
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CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing flaps should be crisply and correctly folded (irregularly cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams).
If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it through the software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size with the printer driver or with the Mode button on the control panel.
Manual Feed Since this printer does not have a manual feed or multi purpose tray, you cannot manually feed irregular sized paper. However, this printer has a special Manual Feed Mode using Tray 1 (upper tray) to accommodate non-standard paper sizes.
CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY AND LEDS This printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD) and four LEDs on the control panel. The display can show various messages with up to 16 characters in two rows. The LEDs light to indicate the current printer status.
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USER’S GUIDE Printer Status Messages (on the upper row) The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: Printer Status Message 00 READY 001P T1 00 IDLE 001P T1 AUTO PCL5C HP PCL5C 00 BUSY...
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09 RESET The printer has reset the printer Paper Feeding Kit life. PF KIT1 LIFE The printer has reset the Lower Tray 1 Paper Feeding Kit 09 RESET life. PF KIT2 LIFE The printer has reset the Lower Tray 2 Paper Feeding Kit 09 RESET life.
About Routine Maintenance Messages This printer has some user serviceable parts that require periodic replacement. The printer counts the number of printed pages and detects the life of each of these parts. When the part nears the end of its useful life, the following messages appear on the LCD display.
LEDs The LEDs light or blink to indicate the current printer status. READY LED indication Blinking DATA LED indication Blinking ALARM LED indication ON LINE LED indication CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Meaning Ready to print Warming up Meaning Data remains in the printer buffer. Pressing the Form Feed button prints the data and clears the buffer.
To receive data from the computer, place the printer on-line. To operate the control panel buttons, take the printer off-line. If you press the Sel button when the printer is on-line, it takes the printer off-line and the LCD displays the current emulation.
All other buttons—except the Sel button—are operational only when the printer is off-line. If the printer is not in AUTO emulation mode, the LCD displays the current emulation by pressing the Sel button to take it off-line, but you cannot enter other emulation modes. To make settings in other emulation modes, press the Emulation button and select the emulation.
USER’S GUIDE MODE Button Pressing the Mode button allows you to enter modes where you can change settings. The mode menus and settings will vary according to the current emulation mode and options. HP PCL5C, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes INTERFACE MODE Set interface, parameters.
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Mode button in the HP PCL5C, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL modes. Note The mode menus and settings that appear will vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu...
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USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu INTERFACE I/F AUTO MODE (Continued) (Continued) FORMAT MODE ORIENTATION AUTO MODE PAGE FORMAT MODE COLOR MODE exit RESOLUTION MODE RESOLUTION HRC SETTING exit PAGE PROTECTION PROTECT=AUTO DEVICE OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card, HDD card or optional HDD has not been formatted: (HP mode only) FORMAT DEVICE DEVICE1...
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Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu DEVICE OPERATION When the commercial flash memory card, eHDD card or optional HDD has been formatted: (HP mode only) EXECUTE DATA DEVICE LIST SAVE DELETE exit CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Sub-Setting Menu Setting Execute the data on the device. DATA ID=##### Execute the selected data.
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USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE CONTINUE MODE SCALABLE FONT INPUT BUFFER SAVE SETTINGS FAX MODE TIME SETTINGS exit PAGE COUNTER COUNT= 0 MAINTENANCE MODE REMAIN LIFE IMAGE COUNTERS exit exit MODE 4–12 Sub-Setting Menu Setting LOCK PANEL=OFF ON or OFF...
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The following table shows all the selections you can choose with the Mode button in the BR-Script 2 mode. Note The mode menus and settings that appear will vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu...
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USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu Setting Menu (Continued) ADVANCED MODE NETWORK MODE LOCK PANEL=OFF ERROR PRINT CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL INPUT BUFFER SAVE SETTINGS SAVE SETTING 1 FAX MODE TIME SETTINGS exit PAGE COUNTER COUNT= 0g25 MAINTENANCE MODE REMAIN LIFE IMAGE COUNTERS exit exit MODE 4–14...
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The following table shows all the selections you can choose with the Mode button in the HP-GL mode. Note The mode menus and settings that appear will vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu...
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USER’S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) Setting Menu PAGE PROTECTION PROTECT=AUTO exit DEVICE OPERATION Same as BR-Script mode ADVANCED MODE Same as PCL5C mode PAGE COUNTER COUNT= 0 MAINTENANCE MODE REMAIN LIFE IMAGE COUNTERS exit exit MODE 4–16 Sub-Setting Menu Setting AUTO, OFF, LETTER, A4, or LEGAL Exit to PAGE PROTECTION...
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Basic Operating Procedures When you operate the Mode button, remember the following basic steps: Press the Sel button to take the printer off-line. Press the Mode button to enter the MODE menus. • Press the button to scroll forward or backward through the menus.
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Auto interface selection Press the Set button to save your selection. An asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time. Then the printer automatically exits from the setting menu to the interface menu. Press the button until the exit menu appears on the display.
You must set the time out for the auto interface selection from 1 to 99 seconds with the out is the duration during which the printer will not allow another automatic change to the interface. Even if you choose the automatic interface selection, you must set the...
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Brother driver supplied on the CD-ROM included with the printer or a third party printer driver or software that supports these features.
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Note This setting appears only when an MIO card has been installed. For installation of the MIO card, see the Network manual. The network card may be pre-installed on some HL-3400CN series models. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Settings ON: Makes DTR (ER) low when the buffer is full.
The ORIENTATION selection is effective in the HP PCL5C, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL modes. It does not work in other emulation modes. This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation. You can check the current orientation on the display. PORTRAIT When you enter the setting mode, the display first shows the current orientation with an asterisk.
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LF+CR, FF FF+CR, VT LF, FF FF, VT Line feed and carriage return occur when the printer position reaches the right margin. No line feed and carriage return occur when the printer position reaches the right margin. Form feed occurs when the printer position reaches the bottom margin.
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The paper size and the X and Y (vertical and horizontal) offsets are effective in the HP-GL mode. Other settings are not effective and they do not appear in this mode. 4–24 Printer Emulation (Factory settings in bold print) EPSON PCL5C FX-850...
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The following settings can be made in this mode: Display Message PAPER =LETTER LEFT M 0C P RIGHT M = 80C P TOP M =0.5" P BOTTOM M=0.5" P LINES = 60L P The letter “P” in the display messages indicates that the page orientation is portrait.
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When you use paper smaller than specified in the PAGE FORMAT MODE, be sure that the print area is smaller than the paper size; otherwise the inside of the printer will get stained with toner. We recommend that you perform a test before actual use. For this test,...
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Line Feed Pitch [Vertical Motion Index (VMI)] The setting of lines/page is subject to the current paper size and orientation. For example, when letter-sized paper is used, the printer can print 60 lines per page in portrait orientation. If the orientation is changed, the line settings are restored to the factory settings in that orientation.
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USER’S GUIDE GRAPHICS MODE Note The settings in this mode menu are effective only in the HP-GL mode. They do not appear in any other emulation modes. Since the HP-GL emulation mode is for a plotter, you can select the plotter pens, the pen size and percentage of gray in this mode menu.
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Character Set When you select “CHARACTER SET,” you can select the standard and alternate character sets used in the HP-GL emulation mode. Enter the sub-setting menu and select the menu for the standard or alternate character set with the Character Set standard character set alternate character set Character Sets in HP-GL Emulation Mode...
Resolution When you select “RESOLUTION,” you can choose a resolution of 300 or 600 dots per inch (dpi) on this printer. You can set the resolution in this mode according to your requirements. The printer may not be able to print large files because of the resolution and the printer’s memory.
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Note Even if you set the resolution to 600 dpi in this mode, the printer may not be able to print large and complex full color files at 600 dpi because of insufficient memory. However, it automatically decreases the resolution to 300 dpi to print them. While the printer is printing in this mode, the display prompts “01 PR300 …...
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USER’S GUIDE HRC Setting When you select “HRC SETTING,” you can set the high resolution control (HRC). This is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. Display Message HRC =OFF HRC =LIGHT...
Script 2 mode. If print images are too complex to print, the printer may print them in parts or only on part of the page. If this occurs, the printer loses print data and shows a message on the LCD panel.
HDD card or optional HDD and you have selected PCL5C, HP-GL, or BR-Script 2. They will not appear if the printer does not have a card or HDD installed or if it is in another emulation mode.
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Exit When the display shows “FORMAT DEVICE,” press the Set button to format the installed card. After the printer finishes formatting the card, you must exit to the “DEVICE OPERATION” menu. Notes When the card is formatted, data that was previously written is erased.
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With these commercially available software packages you have an option to send a form to the printer without any data. After you have sent the form to the printer, you may save the form in the flash memory as a Macro.
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The guide menu message prompts you to press the Set button again so that the printer exits from the data reception status when you have finished sending data. Send the data from your computer and then press the Set button.
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RAM, therefore, you cannot save the data to the card. The printer is reset to ensure as much capacity as possible is available in RAM. If any data remains, it will be printed first.
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24 point. This allows the printer to print fonts faster than when they are not saved. We recommend that you save the scalable fonts that you frequently use as bitmap fonts for faster printing.
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Since the font can be saved in either the flash memory card in card slot 1 or 2 (the HDD card can be used only in card slot 2) of the printer, or in the optional HDD, you can select the saved fonts as “DEVICE1(2 or 3) FONT”...
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• Data When you press the Set button at “DATA ID=#####,” the cursor moves to the ID number. The printer prompts you to select the ID number of the data to be deleted. Select the ID number with the the printer deletes the selected data.
Lock panel If someone other than you has changed the control panel settings and you do not know about it, the printer may not print as expected or it may not print at all. To address this problem, lock or unlock the control panel as follows:...
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INCORRECT!! Auto Form Feed If unprinted data remains in the printer’s memory, the Data LED stays on. You must print the remaining data with the Form Feed button. See “FORM FEED The auto form feed mode you can set in this menu allows you to print the remaining data without pressing the Form Feed button.
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When you turn this function on, you can suppress printing blank pages. When the printer is used in a network environment, it may be set to deliberately print a blank page at the end of each print job. When you turn on this function, the printer does not print the blank pages.
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Since this printer has many scalable fonts, some application programs may not be able to handle them correctly. When the HP PCL5C emulation mode has been selected, the printer may print a different font rather than the font you have selected with your program or a font selection command.
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After you change the input buffer capacity (make sure you press the Set button), be sure to turn off the printer and then turn it on again. The setting takes effect when you turn the printer back on. Notes The set capacity is not changed even if the emulation mode is changed.
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To use this function, you need to download the Fax driver and the operation manual from the Brother web site. Please visit : www.brother.com. For the details of how to use this function, please see the 'Brother FAX Share' operation manual. TIME SETTINGS A real time clock is built into this printer.
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USER’S GUIDE Please refer to the following chart when you want to set the Time Zone. - 12.0 Eniwetok, Kwajalein - 11.0 Midway Island, Samoa - 10.0 Hawaii - 9.0 Alaska - 8.0 Pacific time (US & Canada) - 7.0 Mountain time (US &...
PAGE COUNTER You can check the total number of printed pages with this mode. When you enter this mode, the display shows the number for a short time and then automatically moves to “exit MODE” menu. EXIT MODE When you finish setting your desired option in the mode menus, advance to the following message: MODE exit MODE...
Font button. The software or command setting overrides the button setting. If you want to use optional fonts instead of the printer’s resident fonts, be sure to install a font cartridge/card that has your preferred fonts.
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To select the font and symbol set in the HP PCL5C mode, follow these steps: Press the Sel button to take the printer off-line. Press the Font button and then press the select the primary or secondary font setting menu.
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USER’S GUIDE Display Message Note The style indication appears after the font name and the style name differs according to the font name. The italic or oblique indication can appear after another style indication: “BdIt” indicates a bold italic font, “LtIt” indicates a light italic font, etc.
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Press the Set button to start printing the code table of the selected font, or press the The display shows the exit menu. Press the Set button to exit from the setting mode. The printer returns to the off-line state. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL button to skip this menu. 4–53...
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Set the font Set the character set Print the code table Press the Sel button to take the printer off-line. Press the Font button. The display shows the font setting menu. You can skip the font setting menu and advance to the character set setting menu with the button.
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Notes When you select the optional fonts or permanent download fonts, note the following: If the optional font card is not installed, the optional font cannot be selected. No selection appears on the display. If permanent fonts are not downloaded in the HP emulation mode or another emulation mode is selected, the permanent fonts cannot be selected.
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USER’S GUIDE Note The style indication appears after the font name and the style name differs according to the font name. The italic or oblique indication can appear after another style indication: “BdIt” indicates a bold italic font, “LtIt” indicates a light italic font, etc. Note When you have selected fixed-pitch fonts, you set the font size by the character pitch (width).
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Then the display shows the exit menu. 17. Press the Set button to exit from the setting mode. The printer returns to the off-line state. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL button to skip this menu. 4–57...
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USER’S GUIDE List of Fonts Display Message BROUGHAM LETTERGOTHIC OCR-A OCR-B LETTERGOTH16.6 LTRGOTH16 LTN2 LTRGOTH16 LTN5 LTRGOTH16 LTN6 PcTENNESSEE OKLAHOMA CONNECTICUT CLEVELAND Cd PcBRUSSELS UTAH UTAH CONDENSED AntiqueOAKLAND GUATEMALA MARYLAND ALASKA HELSINKI BR SYMBOL TENNESSEE W DINGBATS GERMANY SAN DIEGO BERMUDA SCRIPT US ROMAN ATLANTA...
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List of Symbol/Character Sets The symbol sets and character sets are subject to the current emulation mode. HP PCL5C EPSON US ASCII * ROMAN 8 ISO LATIN1 GERMAN ISO LATIN2 UK ASCII I ISO LATIN5 FRENCH I ISO LATIN6 DANISH I PC-775 ITALY PC-8 *...
After printing is finished, set the printer off-line and press the Form Feed button once, so that the printer prints the pages of the last print job. However, if there is not enough memory to keep all the pages of the last print job, the printer will print only the last page of the last job.
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When you want to print a document which is stored in the HDD, you can do collated printing of multiple copies of the document. When the printer is idle and the optional HDD is installed, when you press the FormFeed button, the printer displays the following messages.
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USER’S GUIDE This function works as follows. Proof User 1 User 2 Public User 1 User 2 Private User 1 User 2 exit 4–62 Document 1 Action = Print / Delete Document2 Document3 Document 1 Document 1 Action = Print / Delete Document2 Document3 Document 1...
Mode button. Since the CONTINUE mode has been factory set to MANUAL, you need to press the Continue button to recover from a printer error message. If you set the mode to AUTO, the printer attempts to resume the printing operation without the need to press the Continue button.
The factory settings are printed in bold in this section. SHIFT Button When you hold the Shift button down with the printer off-line, you can change settings with the panel buttons in SHIFT mode. Since the shift state is not locked, you need to hold it down and press the button to get access to the corresponding shifted function labeled under the button.
Go to the next step. Set “Time Out” with the This time out is the duration during which the printer will not allow another automatic emulation change. You can set it from 1 second to 99 seconds: the factory setting is 5 seconds.
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If the function is turned on, the downloaded macros and fonts are kept in the printer’s memory until the printer is turned off, so that they are not cleared by changing the emulation to BR-Script 2 mode.
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Since many popular software packages support this emulation, this may be the best choice for general use. BR-Script 2 Mode (color) BR-Script is a Brother original page description language and it is a ® PostScript language emulation interpreter. This printer has level 2 BR- Script, which supports full color printing at 600 dpi.
(“SLEEP”) to save power. When the power save mode is on, the printer automatically turns on the fixing assembly again after it receives data from the computer. Since the fixing assembly must reach the specified high temperature, it takes a slightly longer time to start printing the first page.
FEEDER To select the feeder, follow these steps: Press the Sel button to take the printer off-line. Hold down the Shift button and press the Feeder button. When you enter the setting mode, the display first shows the current feeder setting with the asterisk.
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Loading the same size and type of paper in both paper trays allows your print job to continue without error if one of the paper trays becomes empty. The printer automatically will select the other tray when one tray becomes empty.
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Manual Feed Mode with Tray 1 to accommodate non-standard paper sizes. When “MANUAL MODE=ON” is selected or a manual feed command is sent to the printer, the printer will wait for you to replace the paper in Tray 1 with the paper for manual printing.
BIND=LONG Press the Set button to exit the DUPLEX MODE. The printer exits from the Duplex setting mode to the Feeder setting mode. Press the Set button again to exit the FEEDER setting mode to the printer off-line state.
LJ READY 003P T1 AUTO Note If you send too many pages to be stored in the printer memory, part or all of the set of pages or copies may not be printed. To set the number of copies, follow these steps: 1.
USER’S GUIDE RESET Button You can reset the printer with the Reset button. The print data that the printer has already received from the computer is cleared and the printer settings are restored to the user settings or factory settings.
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RESET PRINTER RESET SETTING 1-2 FACTORY SETTINGS 1* - # indicates the selected number of saved settings The printer automatically exits from the reset mode to the on- line state. 5. When you enter the RESET PARTS LIFE mode: LCD Message...
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USER’S GUIDE Button Item MODE INTERFACE MODE FORMAT MODE 4–76 Sub-Item – For AUTO mode TIME OUT For bi-directional PARALLEL interface HIGH SPEED BI-DIR For RS-232C serial interface Baud Rate Code Type Parity Stop Bit Xon/Xoff DTR (ER) Robust Xon ORIENTATION (Except for BR- Script 2) AUTO MODE (HP PCL5C)
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Button Item MODE (continued) FORMAT MODE (continued) CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Sub-Item Factory Setting PAGE FORMAT MODE (HP PCL5C, EPSON, & IBM) PAPER LETTER (For 110/120V model) A4 (For 220/240V model) LEFT M 0 (13 x 19", Portrait) 0 (A3, Portrait) 0 (B4, Portrait) 0 (Ledger, Portrait) 0 (LETTER, Portrait)
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Button Item MODE (continued) RESOLUTION MODE PAGE PROTECTION (Non-BR-Script2) ADVANCED MODE PAGE COUNTER FONT (HP) PRIMARY FONT SECONDARY FONT FONT (EPSON) FONT CHARACTER SET FONT (IBM) FONT CHARACTER SET EMULATION – For AUTO mode Sub-Item Factory Setting RESOLUTION RESOLUTION=600 CAPT SETTING CAPT=OFF HRC SETTING HRC=MEDIUM...
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USER’S GUIDE Button Item ECONOMY TONER SAVE MODE POWER SAVE MODE - FEEDER FEEDER MANUAL MODE MEDIA TYPE COPY – LANGUAGE (FORM FEED + POWER ON) 4–82 Sub-Item Factory Setting – TONER SAVE=OFF POWER SAVE=ON For POWER SAVE=ON TIME OUT TIME OUT=30m FEEDER=AUTO For FEEDER=AUTO...
TEST Button You can test the printer or print the list of fonts with the Test button. To do so, hold down the Shift button and press the Test button. You will then enter the test mode where you can test the printer or print the list of fonts.
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For more information, see 4. Press the Set button to make the displayed selection effective. The printer prints the test patterns or lists according to the selected test mode. Note The printed list shows the panel button settings you have made as user settings with the Mode button.
HEX DUMP MODE This printer has a useful Hex Dump Mode for checking the print data sent from your computer. The printer lists the print data in hexadecimal form. To enter the hex dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Check the printer power status.
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To exit from the hex dump mode, follow these basic steps: 1. Press the Sel button to take the printer off-line. 2. Reset the printer with the Reset button. Or turn off the printer, wait for a few seconds, and turn it on again. 4–86...
You will need to replace the following consumables periodically. When the time comes to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. The printer will stop printing when the following Operator Call Messages are displayed: LCD Operator Call...
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*1 - at 5 % coverage print (A4-Letter size). Note The toner cartridges shipped with the printer are starter cartridges. Each starter cartridge will produce approximately7,000 pages (Black) and 4,250 A4 pages (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow). *2 - For example, if the Cyan and Magenta toner cartridges are almost empty, the indication will be “...
Toner Cartridges Caution We strongly recommend using genuine Brother toner cartridges. Using generic or refilled toner cartridges may void the warranty for this printer. Toner Nearly Empty Message Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages periodically. If indicator starts blinking ( ), the printer has nearly run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge.
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When replacing the Toner Cartridges, handle them carefully so that toner does not spill. Note To ensure optimum print quality, use genuine Brother toner cartridges. Third party toner cartridges may not work in your printer. To obtain genuine Brother supplies, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.
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The printer may be damaged or may not work correctly if you install consumables other than genuine Brother supplies or if you use refilled toner cartridges. This could void your warranty. Do not stand the toner cartridge on its end or turn it upside down.
If you spill some oil, consult your dealer or Brother authorized service representative. Replacing the Oil Bottle 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer and wait until it has cooled down sufficiently. 2. Open the Top Cover.
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Oil Bottle and lift it out of the Fusing Unit. Move the bottle away from the printer to the right, so that the oil will not spill into it. Be careful not to spill oil inside the printer. It could cause considerable damage to the printer.
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Install the new Oil Bottle into the Fusing Unit with the label facing you. The Oil Bottle is keyed to prevent incorrect installation. 6. Lock the Oil Bottle Lock Levers securely. 7. Close the Top Cover. 8. Press the Power button to turn the printer On. Fig. 5-7 Install the Oil Bottle...
Fusing Unit has cooled sufficiently before replacing the Fuser Cleaner. If you touch the HOT parts, you might get injured. 1. Press the Power button to turn the printer off and wait until it has cooled down sufficiently. 2. Open the Top Cover.
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USER’S GUIDE 3. Release the Fuser Cleaner Lock Levers on both sides as shown below: Fig. 5-8 Release the Levers 4. Take the Fuser Cleaner out of the Fusing Unit by holding the handle of the Fuser Cleaner as shown below. Fig.
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9. Press the Sel button and take the printer Off Line. 10. Press the Reset button while holding down the Shift button. 11. When you see “RESET PRINTER” on the LCD panel, press the (UP) or (DOWN) button and select “RESET PARTS LIFE”. Press the Set button and select “FC ROLLER”...
Waste Toner Pack. Waste Toner Pack Full Message When the Waste Toner Pack is full, the following message appears on the LCD panel and the printer will stop printing. When you see this message, you must replace the Waste Toner Pack: Caution Do not re-use the Waste Toner Pack.
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Open the Front Cover. Remove the Waste Toner Pack from the holder located at the lower right side of the printer. Be careful not to spill the toner. Fig. 5-11 Take the Waste Toner Pack out Peel off the sealing sticker on the right side of the Waste Toner Pack.
Do not expose the OPC Belt Cartridge to light (more than 800 lux) for more than 2 minutes. This could degrade print quality. Be sure to open the printer Front Cover BEFORE you open the Top Cover to handle the OPC Belt Cartridge.
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 4. Remove the OPC Belt Cartridge from the printer. Fig. 5-14 Removing the OPC Belt Cartridge 5. Remove the Tension Release Pins from both sides of the new OPC Belt Cartridge. Fig. 5-15 Removing the Tension Release Pins 6.
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USER’S GUIDE 7. Insert the new Belt Cartridge into the printer guides with the flat side facing you. 8. Press the Belt Cartridge Lock Levers on both sides of the OPC Belt Cartridge to the rear to lock the cartridge into the printer.
Ozone Filter Ozone Filter You will need to replace the Ozone Filter once a year to prevent ozone from coming out of the printer. Caution You must replace the Ozone Filter once a year. If you do not, it might cause a noticeable smell of Ozone.
Replacing the Fusing Unit 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. Unplug the printer. To avoid injury, wait until the printer has cooled down sufficiently before replacing the Fusing Unit.
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5. Remove the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner from the Fusing Unit. 6. Install the new Fusing Unit into the printer. Be sure to insert the Fusing Unit completely into the printer. Fig. 5-22 Installing the New Fusing Unit...
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Please wait for 30 minutes after installing a new Fusing Unit to allow the oil to circulate completely through the Heat Roller. 10. Close the Top Cove and plug the printer into the AC outlet. 5-20 Fig. 5-23 Secure the retaining clips Fig.
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Fusing Unit; it should fit in easily. If it does not, make sure the Fusing Unit connector is free to move. Do not apply force! It could damage both the Fusing Unit and the printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
Note User replacement of some of the following 120K Kit parts is not recommended. We recommend that you contact your local Brother authorized dealer or service center for replacing the Paper Feeding Roller, Separator Pad and Transfer Drum. We recommend you contact your Service provider when you see...
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Transfer Drum, consult your local dealer/retailer. Actions 6 to 9 should only be carried out by your dealer or Brother authorized service center when they have replaced the Paper Feeding Roller, Separator Pad and the Transfer Drum. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
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6. Press the Sel button to take the printer Off Line. 7. Press the Reset button while holding down the Shift button. 8. When you see “RESET PRINTER” on the LCD panel, press the (UP) or the Set button and select “120K KIT” with the (DOWN) button.
For user replacement of the Drum Cleaner and Transfer Roller please refer to the instructions below. We recommend that you contact your local Brother authorized dealer or service center for replacing the Paper Feeding Roller, Separator Pad and Transfer Drum.
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USER’S GUIDE 3. Remove the Drum Cleaner Cover. Fig. 5-28 Opening the Cover 4. Remove the Drum Cleaner by lifting it upwards out of the printer with both hands. Fig. 5-29 Removing the Drum Cleaner 5-26...
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5. Install the new Drum Cleaner into the printer by gently placing the brass bearings into the guides and pushing the handle down until the bearings click into place. Ensure that the Drum Cleaner is free to move slightly upwards (rotating slightly around the bearings) in the housing after you have installed it.
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USER’S GUIDE Replacing the Transfer Roller 1. Release the Transfer Roller Lock Lever and lift the Lever to release the Transfer Roller. 2. Remove the Transfer Roller. Install the new Transfer Roller by holding the Lock Levers of the Transfer Roller and adjusting the angle of the Transfer Roller Lever Shafts (both sides) to match the Transfer Unit groove.
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Transfer Drum, consult your local dealer/retailer. Actions 7 to 10 should only be carried out by your dealer or Brother authorized service center when they have replaced the Paper Feeding Roller, Separator Pad and the Transfer Drum. Replacement of only the Transfer Roller is not a full 240K service and the counter should not be reset until these additional parts are replaced.
USER’S GUIDE CLEANING THE PRINTER Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically with a dry soft cloth. If the printed page gets stained with toner, clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as follows: Note Use water for cleaning.
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Periodic Printer Cleaning Every 20,000 pages printed or every 12 months, we recommend cleaning the following parts with a dry cloth. Clean the Paper Guide and Registration Roller to prevent paper jams. Fig. 5-35 Paper Guide and Registration Roller Clean the Exit Roller after opening the Top Cover slightly.
This will void the printer’s warranty. Before you ship or move the printer, be sure to take out the following items and put them in separate bags (do not put them in the printer...
Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). When moving or lifting this printer, be sure to do so with at least 2 people to avoid injury. Be sure to lift the printer using the handholds located at the bottom four corners of the printer.
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USER’S GUIDE Adjust the Anchor Feet located at the rear and right hand side at the bottom of the Lower Tray Unit to level the tray unit. The Anchor Foot moves up and down as it is turned. Adjustment is completed when the Anchor Foot touches the surface of the work surface and the tray unit is level.
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Fig. 5-40 Metal Plate Position Check the two alignment pins on the Lower Tray Unit. Use two people to lift the printer and place it onto the Lower Tray Unit. Be sure to use the handholds located at the bottom four corners of the printer.
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8. Securely connect the printer and the Tray Unit at the rear with the metal lock plate and the screw. Undo the screw a little to release the lock plate and hook the metal tip into the printer, then retighten the screw.
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9 . Insert the connection cable into the printer’s connector. Fig. 5-44 Inserting the Connection Cable 10. Lock the printer and the Tray unit at the front by turning the Metal Plate Lock as shown below. Fig. 5-45 Lock the Metal Plate Lock...
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USER’S GUIDE 11. Install the covers on both sides of the Lower Tray Unit. Install the covers by fitting them first to the rear of the printer and then fit the cover into the front of the printer. 12. Install the Media Cassette into the Lower Tray Unit.
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Paper Jam in the Cassette 1. When a Paper Jam has occurred in the Media Cassette, remove the Media Cassette from the printer. Pull the Cassette out, slightly lift it and then pull the cassette from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper and reinstall the cassette into the printer.
330 x 483 mm (13 x 19"), A3, A4, B4, B5 Executive, Ledger, Legal, Letter, Caution It is essential that the printer is correctly earthed when the Duplex unit is installed. Failure to do so will cause paper jams. Note The Lower Tray Unit must be connected before installing the Duplex Unit.
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Remove the Back caps (2 pieces) of the Lower Tray Unit. Push down lightly on the cap and then slide to the rear of the printer to remove them. Fig.5-49 Removing the Back Caps 5. Use the handholds of the Duplex Unit to lift the Duplex Unit up.
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USER’S GUIDE 7. Secure the pawl of the Duplex Unit into the rectangular hole in the back of the printer. Fig.5-52 Secure the Pawl 8. Open the Duplex Cover Top Assembly. 9. Securely connect the Duplex Unit and the Printer with the thumb screws (2 pieces).
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 11. Connect the connector cable to the upper connector on the printer. Fig.5-54 Connecting the Connector Cable 12. Fit the left hand side cover of the Lower Tray Unit to the Lower Tray Unit. 13. Plug in the printer and turn the printer on.
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USER’S GUIDE How to Clear a Paper Jam in the Duplex Unit Paper Jam in the Duplex Cover Top Assembly When the following message appears on the LCD panel, follow the steps shown to remove the jammed paper. When a Paper Jam occurs in the Duplex Cover Top Assembly, open the Duplex Cover Top Assembly.
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Paper Jam in the Lower Assembly of the Duplex Unit When the following message appears on the LCD panel, follow the steps shown to remove the jammed paper. 13 JAM DPX2 When a Paper Jam occurs in the Lower Assembly of the Duplex Unit, open the Duplex Lower Cover.
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USER’S GUIDE If you cannot still find the jammed paper, open the cover of the Inside Unit and remove the jammed paper. 4. Close the Cover of the Inside Unit, the Inside Unit and the Duplex Lower Cover. 5-46 Fig.5-58 Open the Cover of the Inside Unit...
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Paper Jam in the Fusing Unit with the Duplex Unit Installed When the following message appears on the LCD panel with the Duplex Unit installed , follow the steps shown to remove the jammed paper. 13 JAM REAR Open the Duplex Lower Cover. Fig.5-59 Open the Duplex lower Cover Open the Inside Unit of the Duplex Unit CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
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USER’S GUIDE 3. Open the Rear Access Cover of the printer. Open the Duplex Cover Top Assembly. Open the Top Cover of the printer and set the Pressure Release Levers of the Fusing Unit to the OPEN position. 5-48 Fig.5-61 Open the Rear Access Cover Fig.5-62 Open the Duplex Cover Top Assembly...
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7. Set the Pressure Release Levers of the Fusing Unit to the SET position and close the Top Cover. Fig.5-65 Set the Levers 8. Close the Duplex Cover Top Assembly. 9. Close the Rear Access Cover of the printer. 10. Close the Inside Unit and the Duplex Lower Cover of the Duplex Unit. 5-49...
Font Card, Flash Memory/HDD Card Installing a Font Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card This printer has two slots for an optional font cartridge and one slot for an optional font card, flash memory card or HDD card. (Type III HDD cards will only fit into card slot 2.)
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The following type of flash memory card can be installed: • 4 Mbyte : Fujitsu MB98A81273 • 8 Mbyte : Fujitsu MB98A81373 • 16 Mbyte : Fujitsu MB98A81473 • 32 Mbyte : Fujitsu MB98A81573 • 1 Mbyte : AMD AMC001CFLKA •...
You do not need to be concerned about the Font button setting. The software or command setting overrides the button setting. Be sure to install the font card that has your desired fonts. The printer automatically selects the font that has exactly the same or similar characteristics as those you set through the software or with a command.
NC-3100h first to install an MIO card. When you install the MIO card, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the wall socket. Note Be sure to turn off the power to the printer before installing or removing the MIO card.
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USER’S GUIDE Unscrew the two screws securing the rear plate of the main controller board. Remove the screws and pull out the main controller board. Fig. 5-68 Unscrew the two screws 3. Remove the Lock Bar securing the NC-3100h Fig. 5-69 Removing the Lock Bar 5-54...
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Insert the card until it is securely seated. Secure the MIO card with the two captive screws on the card. Fig. 5-71 Securing the MIO Plug in the power cord and turn the printer on. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-55...
USER’S GUIDE RAM Expansion This printer has 64 Mbytes of memory standard and 2 slots for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 320 Mbytes by installing commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory fitted can vary depending on the printer model and country.)
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Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Note Be sure to turn off the power to the printer before installing or removing the DIMMs. Unscrew the two screws securing the rear plate of the main controller board and pull out the main controller board.
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DIMM in Slot 1 and the smaller capacity DIMM in Slot 2. Refit the main controller board into the printer by sliding it into 7. Secure the main controller board with the two screws. 8. Reconnect the printer cable from your computer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet and turn on the printer.
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from AC outlet. Unscrew the two screws securing the rear plate of the main controller board and pull out the main controller board. Fig. 5-76 Removing the Main Controller Board Insert the 4 pins supplied with the HDD unit into the bottom of the 2.5-inch HDD.
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USER’S GUIDE Fit the 4 HDD pins into the 4 holes of the main controller board, and secure the pillars with the screws provided from the rear of the main controller board. Connect the flat cable to the main controller board. 5-60 Fig.
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Install the main controller board into the printer by sliding it into the guide rails. Fig. 5-81 Install the main controller board Secure the main controller board with the 2 screws. Connect the printer interface cable, AC power cord and turn the printer on.
Take the appropriate action, referring to the following tables. If you cannot clear the problem, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Inform the dealer of the message number for quick troubleshooting.
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Unit is installed. The Transfer Roller is not Install the Transfer Roller. installed. The printer detects the toner Install the Brother original toner installed is not Brother cartridge. original. Out put stacker is full. Remove the paper from the out put stacker.
Replace the Paper Feeding Kit Feeding Kit (Paper Feeding (Paper Feeding Roller and Roller and Separator Pad) in Separator Pad) in the printer. the printer. It is time to replace the Paper Replace the Paper Feeding Kit Feeding Kit (Paper Feeding...
Press the Continue button to resume printing. If the same error should occur after you press the Continue button, turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. Reduce the input buffer size. Turn off “KEEP PCL.” Add DIMM memory with printer power off.
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Error Message 42 DEVICE1(2/3) FULL 43 DEVICE1(2/ 3)W 45 MIO ERROR 47 DEVICE1(2/3)R IGNORE DATA (BR-Script 2 mode only) Meaning Card in slot 1 or 2 or HDD overflow Card in slot 1 or 2 or HDD write error Error in communication with the MIO card Card in slot 1 or 2 or HDD read error...
Service Call Messages When any of the following messages appear on the LCD, turn the printer Off , wait 5 seconds and then turn the printer On again. If this does not clear the problem, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative.
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88 WARNING D3 K switching clutch error 88 WARNING D4 88 WARNING D5 K,Y switching solenoid error C, M switching solenoid error Turn off the printer. Wait a 88 WARNING D6 Developing motor error 88 WARNING E1 Main motor error...
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88 WARNING P5 88 WARNING P6 6–8 Meaning Action Ozone fan error Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. Fuser fan error Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again.
Paper Jams This printer has been designed to be trouble free. However, if a problem should occur, note the display message and take the appropriate action. This section describes the actions to be taken against paper jams and unsatisfactory printouts.
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However, the Data LED may come on and the following message may appear on the display: After a paper jam has occurred, data usually remains in the printer memory. The message prompts you to execute a form feed and print the remaining data.
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Cover, then close the Rear Access Cover. Note When paper jams at the Rear Access Cover replace the Paper Discharger. Paper Jam at Fusing Roller inside the printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the Fusing Roller, follow the steps to remove the jammed paper in the same way as for ‘Paper Jam at Paper Exit’.
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USER’S GUIDE Caution Do not touch the printed surface of the jammed paper. Toner may stain your hands or clothes. After removing the jammed paper, if the next printed paper is stained with toner, print several test pages before restarting your print job. Remove the jammed paper carefully to prevent smearing the toner.
Q & A This section contains commonly asked questions and the answers concerning your HL-3400CN printer. If you have encountered a problem, find your question below and follow the recommended steps: Setting Up the Printer Question The printer does not come on.
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Computer indicates Off Line Computer indicates Power Off Computer indicates an error message other than above. If you install the printer driver for your HL-3400CN from the Plug & Play installation, the installation may sometimes fail with the following error dialog. 6–14...
Papers were fanned before loading. The stack of paper is not too high. The side guide is not set too tight. Set the printer Off-line, then push the Form Feed button. Then push the On Line button. Check the following;...
6–16 Recommendation Cancel the print job from your computer. Then, turn on and off the printer or reset the printer and try your print job again. Make sure your application software is correctly set up to use this printer and check the printer driver settings or printer settings in your application software.
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation 1) Check the printer is installed on a solid, level surface. 2) Check the rear access cover is closed correctly. 3) Check the toner cartridges are installed correctly. 4) Shake the toner cartridges gently 1) Check the specified paper is used.
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3) Check the room temperature is higher than 10 degrees C. 1) Check which color is missing and check the toner cartridge is installed correctly. 2) Replace the toner cartridge 3) Replace the OPC belt cartridge Contact your dealer or Brother authorized service representative.
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4) Adjust the color by using the custom setting in the driver. Colors the printer can display and colors you see on a monitor are different. The printer may not be able to reproduce the colors on your monitor. 5) Check to ensure the specified paper is used.
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USER’S GUIDE Question Uneven density appears periodically in the horizontal direction ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Missing image at edge ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Wrinkle ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.
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Dirt on the printed paper. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. If the same problem re-occurs, contact your dealer or Brother authorized service representative. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation 1) Check that the specified paper is being used.
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Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from.
(Fine) 2400x600 dots per using CAPT and HRC (The resolution can be enhanced to 2400 dpi class by using Brother exclusive HRC (High Resolution Control) and (Color Advanced Photoscale Technology) 24 pages per minute (A4/Letter size in monochrome) 6 pages per minute (A4/Letter size in full color)
Electrical and Mechanical Power Source Power Consumption Noise Temperature Humidity Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight U.S.A. and Canada: AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Printing (Average): 600 W or less Stand-by: 200W or less Stand-by in sleep mode:...
USER’S GUIDE PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Input Printed Output Paper Type A–4 Media Trays : • Standard upper tray (Tray 1) • Optional lower tray (Tray 2) • Paper sizes: Standard: Letter, Ledger, Legal, A4, A3, ISO B5, JIS B5, B4, Executive, 330x483mm(13"x19"), A5, COM10, DL Optional lower tray: Letter, Ledger, A4, A3, B4, Legal...
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PAPER The printer is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before buying to ensure that it provides the desired performance.
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Note The manufacturer does not warrant the use of any particular paper. The operator is responsible for the quality of paper used with the printer. Paper Types to Avoid Some types of paper might not perform well or may cause damage to your printer.
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LABELS AND OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES The printer will print on most type of labels and transparencies designed for use with a laser printer. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic- based since such material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fusing unit.
USER’S GUIDE INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Bi-directional Parallel Interface Interface Connector A shielded cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant with the following pin assignment should be used. Most standard parallel cables support bi- directional communication, but some might have incompatible pin assignments or may not be IEEE 1284 compliant. Pin Assignment Pin No.
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Data is latched at the leading edge of this signal. Parallel 8 bit data Data reception is completed and the printer is ready for the next data reception when this signal becomes low. The printer cannot receive data when this signal is high.
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Signal DATA STROBE DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 ACKNLG BUSY SLCT AUTO FEED FAULT SLCT IN A–10 Printer Pin No. Computer Pin No. 19 - 30 18 - 25...
Interface Connectors A shielded cable should be used. Fig. A-2 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment Signal Printer Controller 150, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 or 115200 baud Start-stop Serial 7 bits or 8 bits Odd, even, or none...
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Send Data. Receive Data. Receives data transmitted from the computer. Request To Send. “SPACE” level when the printer is ready to send data to the computer. Data Set Ready. When DSR is at “SPACE” level, data can be accepted. –...
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DB-9 Serial Connection When you use a computer with a 9-pin serial port, use a cable with the following pin configurations. Printer (Male) DR (DSR) ER (DTR) DB-25 Serial Connection When you use a computer with a 25-pin serial port, use a cable with the following pin configurations.
USER’S GUIDE Network Interface Network Interface Pin Assignment RJ45 pin 1 TX+ 2 TX 3 RX+ 6 RX For more information, see the “Network User’s Guide” on the CD-ROM. A–14 Fig. A-3 10/100Base TX Port Signal Transmit Data + Transmit Data Receive Data + N.C.
APPENDICES SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS You can select the symbol and character sets with the FONT switch in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. See “FONT Switch” in Chapter 4. When you have selected the HP-GL emulation mode, you can select the standard or alternate character set with the MODE switch.
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APPENDICES PC-8 Turkish (9T) Windows Latin1 (19U) Windows Latin2 (9E) Windows Latin5 (5T) A–19...
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USER’S GUIDE Legal (1U) Ventura Math (6M) Ventura Intl (13J) Ventura US (14J) A–20...
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APPENDICES PS Math (5M) PS Text (10J) Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) A–21...
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USER’S GUIDE MS Publishing (6J) Windows 3.0 (9U) Desktop (7J) MC Text (12J) A–22...
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Symbol (19M) Windings (579L) The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set.
USER’S GUIDE EPSON Mode US ASCII The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set.
USER’S GUIDE Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Set ID Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 IS O 8 8 5 9 - 1 0 La t i n 6...
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PCL Symbol Set Typeface(Continued) LetterGothic Mary- Set ID Symbol Set 16.66** Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 1 0 U PC-8 1 1 U PC-8 D/N 1 2 U PC-850 1 7 U PC-852 2 6 U PC-775...
USER’S GUIDE Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Set ID Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 1 0 U...
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PCL Symbol Set Typeface Bermuda Script Set ID Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 1 0 U PC-8 1 1 U PC-8 D/N 1 2 U PC-850 1 7 U PC-852 2 6 U PC-775 PC-Turk...
INDEX 120K Kit 240K Kit Alarm LED Auto Form Feed Auto Mode Automatic Interface Selection Automatic Emulation Selection Automatic Interface Selection 1-3, 2-17, Belt Cartridge Lock Lever bitmapped fonts BR-Script 2 Mode 4-13, Cassette Feed Card List Character Set charging wire Color Advanced Photoscale Technology (CAPT) Setting Color Mode...
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4-76 Power Save Mode 4-59 primary font 4-60 Primary Font or Secondary Font 4-43 Printer Driver 1-6, 5-33 Printer Status Messages Protective Parts Protective Sheet 4-4, 5-1, 5-2, 3-17 4-72 4-72 RAM Expansion Ready LED Rear Side Cover Reprint Function...
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Select button Serial Interface 2-17, 3-3, Service Call Messages Set button Shift button Standard Media Cassette 2-13, 3-8, Tension Release Pin Test button Test Pattern TIME SETTINGS Time Zone Toner Cartridge Toner Save Mode Transfer Roller 4-20 Transfer Roller Lock Lever 4-65 User Settings (UP) button...