Page 1 Brother Laser Printer USER’S GUIDE Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can print or view this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
Page 2: Laser Printer
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. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling.
Page 3 Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.
Page 4 Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! When you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. Caution After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! Wait for the printer to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the printer.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
What is included in the carton Components...1-1 General View...1-8 Positioning the printer Power supply...1-10 Environment ...1-11 What kind of paper can I use? Print media and size...1-12 Printing from the Paper cassette ...1-17 Printing from the Multi-purpose tray ...1-21 Printing envelopes...1-25 Printing on Labels, Transparencies etc.
Page 6 Printer Driver ...2-1 Features in the PCL printer driver (Windows users only) ...2-3 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows users only)...2-11 Features in the bonus software (Windows users only) ...2-16 Software for networks...2-17 Software installation for Windows computers ...2-19 Software installation for Macintosh computers ...2-20...
Page 7 Optional accessories Lower tray unit (LT-500) Installing the Lower tray unit...4-3 Network option (NC-4100h) Installing the Network board ...4-5 RAM expansion ...4-9 Installing additional memory ...4-13 IrDA interface (IR-1000) Optional font package (BS-3000) Replacing the consumables Cleaning ...5-17 Maintenance messages ...5-25 ...4-1 ...4-2 ...4-5...
Page 8 LCD messages ...6-1 Error messages...6-1 Maintenance messages ...6-3 Service call messages...6-4 Troubleshooting paper handling Paper jams and how to clear them JAM TRAY1 ...6-8 JAM TRAY2 ...6-10 JAM MP TRAY ...6-11 JAM INSIDE ...6-12 JAM REAR ...6-14 JAM DUPLEX...6-18 PAPER JAM...6-21 Improving the print quality How to print correctly Other problems...
Page 9 Printer specifications Print media and size...Appendix-5 What is important when you choose paper to use with this printer ...Appendix-8 Emulation modes Resident fonts ...Appendix-13 75 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped fonts...Appendix-13 Symbol sets / Character sets OCR symbol sets ...Appendix-16 HP LaserJet mode...Appendix-17 EPSON mode...Appendix-18...
Page 10: Chapter 1 A B O U T T H I S P R I N T Er
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 11: What Is Included In The Carton
When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 1. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Documentation 3. CD-ROM 4. Printer 5. AC power cord 6. Paper cassette Fig. 1-1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 12 • Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). • The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where you purchased the printer. • When you use a USB cable, make sure to use a high speed twisted cable (12Mbps), and connect it to the USB connector of your PC.
Page 13 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included on the CD-ROM (For Windows user)
Page 14 • Network Print Software • Storage Manager Manual User’s Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer’s Guide Brother Solutions Center Introduction to our user support web page. You can easily access it and receive the latest drivers and information for this printer.
Page 15 Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance videos for this printer. We recommend that you view the videos before getting started. Make Disk sets If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, copy the contents of the CD-ROM to floppy disks. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 16 What is included on the CD-ROM (For Macintosh users) Initial setup & Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance operations required for this printer in the video movie. We recommend that you look at the video first before getting started. 2 Printer Driver Installer...
Page 17: Brother Solutions Center
4 Manual User’s Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer’s Guide 5 Brother Solutions Center 6 Read me CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 18: General View
Face down output tray Control panel Multi-purpose tray Cover release button Paper cassette Front cover Extension flap Multi-purpose tray extension Fig. 1-2...
Page 19 Interface cover PCB access plate Parallel interface connector USB connector Power switch AC power inlet Face up output tray Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing Duplex tray Face up tray extension Fig. 1-3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 20: Positioning The Printer
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc. If it is unavoidable that you must use the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Page 21: Environment
Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity. Ambient temperature: 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 vent. Ventilate the room in which you use the printer.
Page 22: What Kind Of Paper Can I Use
Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray The printer usually loads paper from the installed Multi-purpose tray, Upper paper tray or optional Lower paper tray. Click the check mark in the following table to see the detailed information for each selection.
Page 23 Paper size 8.5 x 13 in., B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, Capacity 250 sheets (80 g/m or 21 lbs.) CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Multi-purpose Optional Lower tray (MP tray) tray unit (Tray 2) Width: A4, Letter, Legal,...
Page 24 We recommend the following print methods (output tray) for each paper media type: Media type Face down Plain paper Thick paper Recycled paper Transparencies Label Envelopes Card stock You can select the priority of the paper source in the Paper Menu on the Control Panel.
Page 25: Recommended Paper
Use neutral paper; avoid acidic or alkaline paper. ♦ Use Long grain paper. ♦ Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Champion Paper One 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300...
Page 26: Printable Area
Printable area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait Fig. 1-4 Landscape Fig. 1-5 USA/Canada 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) USA/Canada 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 1-16...
Page 27: Printing From The Paper Cassette
☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that they fit correctly into the slots.
Page 28 For Legal or 8.5 x 13 in. paper While pressing the Universal guide release lever, extend the rear of the Paper cassette. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Load paper in the paper cassette. Check that the paper is flat and below the limit mark.
Page 29 • If you choose not to extend the Extension flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. When you print on transparencies, use the Face down output tray. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER or 21 lb.) in the cassette...
Page 30: Pcl Driver
☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Change the following settings in the printer driver Properties tab. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select the Paper size. Select the Paper source etc. 1-20 Select the paper size, media type etc. Select the Paper source.
Page 31: Printing From The Multi-Purpose Tray
• If your application software does not support paper size selection in its print menu, you can change the paper size on the printer’s control panel under the PAPER menu. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1.
Page 32 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Place paper in the Multi-purpose tray so it touches the back of the tray and remains below the limit mark. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note When you place paper on the Multi-purpose tray, note the following: •...
Page 33 • During printing, the inside tray automatically rises to feed paper into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. When you print on transparencies, use the Face down output tray. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-14 Fig. 1-15 1-23...
Page 34 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Change the following settings in the printer driver properties tab. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select the Paper source. Select the Paper size. Select the Paper source etc. 1-24 Select the paper size, media type etc.
Page 35: Printing Envelopes
• Envelopes that are not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer • Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile •...
Page 36 • If your application software does not support paper size selection in its print menu, you can change the paper size on the printer’s control panel under the PAPER menu. Fig. 1-16 For more information, see Chapter 3.
Page 37 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the Multi-purpose tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Unfold the Multi-purpose tray extension. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-17 Fig. 1-18 1-27...
Page 38 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Open the Face up output tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Place envelopes in the Multi-purpose tray so they touch the back of the tray and remain below the limit mark. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note When you place paper in the Multi-purpose tray, note the following: •...
Page 39 • Make sure that neatly stacked envelopes are correctly seated in the Multi-purpose tray otherwise envelopes may not be fed correctly, resulting in skewed printouts or paper jams. • When printing, the inside tray automatically rises to feed envelopes into the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-21 1-29...
Page 40 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Change the following settings in the printer driver properties tab. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select the envelope size. Select the Multi-purpose tray. 1-30 Select the envelope size, media type etc. Select the Multi- purpose tray.
Page 41: Printing On Labels, Transparencies Etc
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Special paper types to avoid • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper Fig. 1-22 1-31...
Page 42 • If your application software does not support paper size selection in its Print menu, you can change the paper size on the printer’s control panel under the PAPER menu. Warning...
Page 43 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the Multi-purpose tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Unfold the Multi-purpose tray extension. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-23 Fig. 1-24 1-33...
Page 44 When you use labels, open the Face up output tray. When you use transparencies, print to the Face down output tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Place paper in the Multi-purpose tray so it touches the back of the tray and remains below the limit mark.
Page 45 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Press and slide the paper width adjuster to fit the paper. Fig. 1-27 1-35...
Page 46 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Change the following settings in the printer driver Properties tab. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select the envelope size, media type etc. Select the Multi-purpose tray. Select the envelope size. Select the Multi-purpose tray. 1-36...
Page 47: Printing To The Face Up Output Tray (Face Up Printing)
When the Face up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the Paper cassette or Multi-purpose tray to the rear of the printer. Use this output method when you want to print on special media that is thick or should not be bent, such as heavy paper, labels, transparencies, card stock or envelopes.
Page 48 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Place the paper into the Paper cassette or Multi-purpose tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. After the printer ejects all the printed pages, remove them and close the Face up output tray. Fig. 1-30 1-38...
Page 49 The supplied printer drivers for ® supports automatic duplex printing. Windows 2000 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 1 If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 2 If paper is curled, straighten it, and then place it in the paper cassette.
Page 50 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Load paper into the ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. When you use A4 or Letter size paper, set the Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing to match your paper size. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note If the Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing is not correctly set for the paper size, paper jams may occur and the printing will be out of position on the paper.
Page 51 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Open the Properties tab in the printer driver. Select the duplex printing mode in the Paper tab, and then click the OK button. The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 1-41...
Page 52: Manual Feed
If you place paper in the Multi-purpose tray when the setting MANUAL FEED = ON has been set in PAPER mode using the control panel, the printer will load paper only from the Multi-purpose tray. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note When you feed paper manually, note the following: •...
Page 53: Chapter 2 D R I V E R A N D S O F T W A Re
CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE...
Page 54: Printer Driver
The printer drivers for the following operating systems are on the supplied CD-ROM. The latest printer driver can also be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. ®...
Page 55 Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT4.0 Macintosh (via Network) Macintosh (via USB) If you want to print from a DOS application, manual. PCL driver ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ please see Chapter 6 of this PS driver ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔...
Page 56: Features In The Pcl Printer Driver (Windows Users Only)
For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the tab screen. Basic tab Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation etc.. Select the Paper source etc..
Page 57 Advanced tab Change the tab settings by pressing these icons as follows: 1. Print Quality 2. Duplex 3. Watermark 4. Page Setting 5. Device Options...
Page 58: Print Quality
• You can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi HQ1200: Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed. • Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save mode, which reduces the printer density.
Page 59: Page Setting
♦ Watermark You can place a watermarked logo or text into your documents. When you use a bitmap file as a watermark, you can change the size of the watermark and place it anywhere you like on the page. When you use text as a watermark, you can change the font, darkness and angle settings.
Page 60: Device Options
CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Device Options Set the following print function modes in this tab. Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command File Page Protection Print Date & Time...
Page 61 Job Spooling You can reprint a document without sending the data again ( you will need to send the password again if one is set) from your PC because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting. •...
Page 62 When you press “Auto Detect”, options that are installed on the printer will be listed. You can manually add or delete options. Tray and other settings will match the installed options.
Page 63: Support Tab
Support tab • You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page, Test page, etc..
Page 64: Features In The Ps Printer Driver (Windows Users Only)
For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. Details tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you are using. Select the printer driver that you installed.
Page 65: Paper Tab
Paper tab Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation, etc.. Select the Paper source. Select the Duplex function. 2-12...
Page 66 CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE Graphics Set the print quality, etc.. 2-13...
Page 67 Device Options You can change settings by clicking the setting and then selecting a new value in the Change Settings box. Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Job spooling (You need to set the RAM Disk size first. For more information, see Chapter 3.) Select the installed options from the list.
Page 68 CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Job Spooling You can print a document without sending the data again (except Secure printing) from your PC because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting. For more information, see Chapter 3.
Page 69: Features In The Bonus Software (Windows Users Only)
Search e-mail by the sender and the subject and auto print As soon as an e-mail is received, the printer prints it automatically without your having to start the print operation. You can also choose the mail you want to print by having the printer search by sender and subject.
Page 70: Software For Networks
♦ BRAdmin professional BRAdmin professional is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers which are running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 and allows you to easily configure and check the status of your network enabled printer.
Page 71 ♦ Network Printer Driver Wizard This installer includes the Windows PCL driver and Brother network port driver (LPR and NetBIOS). The administrator should set up the IP address, Gateway, Subnet without BRAdmin Professional before using this software. If the administrator then installs the printer driver and port driver using this software, he can save the file to the File server or send the file via E-mail to users.
Page 72: Software Installation For Windows Computers
If the screen does not appear, click Start and choose Run, enter the CD - drive letter and type \START.EXE (for example: D:\START.EXE). ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Select the LANGUAGE, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The printer driver will complete the installation. 2-19 CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE...
Page 73: Software Installation For Macintosh Computers
The Apple LaserWriter Driver may have been installed with your system. It is also available at http://www.apple.com. LaserWriter 8 versions 8.6 and 8.7 have been tested for use with this printer. PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs) PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver, access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer.
Page 74: Installing The Printer Driver For Macintosh
Installing the printer driver for Macintosh <For Network users with the PS driver> ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Turn on your Macintosh computer. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear automatically. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2.
Page 75 Turn on your Macintosh computer. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear automatically. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Double click the Printer Driver Installer icon and then follow the instructions on the screen. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3.
Page 76: Automatic Emulation Selection
This printer has an Automatic emulation selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to ON. The printer can select among the following emulation combinations: EPSON (default)
Page 77 • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, because the printer cannot distinguish between them. Since the factory setting is the EPSON emulation mode, to use the IBM emulation mode you may need to select it in the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode using the control panel.
Page 78: Automatic Interface Selection
3. Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set to ON, simply connect the interface cable to the printer. If a Network board (Brother NC-4100h) has been installed, select NETWORK mode by using the control panel. If you constantly use only one interface, we recommend that you select that interface in the interface mode.
Page 79: Printer Settings
The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They are called “Factory settings.” Although you can operate the printer with these factory settings unchanged, you can tailor the printer with user settings. Please see “List of Factory settings” in Chapter 3.
Page 80: Chapter 3 C O N T R O L P A N El
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL...
Page 81: Control Panel
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Data Back Reprint Job cancel Fig. 3-1...
Page 82: Switches
USER’S GUIDE You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with 7 Control panel switches Back). Job Cancel Reprint Back (Go, Job Cancel, Reprint, +, Function Exit from the Control panel menu, Reprint settings and Error messages.
Page 83: Go Switch
Note If you do not wish to print the remaining data when the printer is in PAUSE, you can cancel the job by pressing the Job Cancel switch. Press the Go switch to clear the PAUSE and return the printer to the “Ready” state.
Page 84: Job Cancel Switch
The display shows “JOB CANCELLING” until cancelling is completed. After cancelling the job, the printer returns to the “READY” state. When the printer is in any state except receiving data or printing, the display shows “NO DATA!!!” and you cannot cancel the job.
Page 85: Reprint Switch
This document can then be re-printed by anyone who is on the network or at the printer Control panel. You can use the reprint function when the printer is READY or in the Settings menu.
Page 86: Reprinting The Last Job
• When REPRINT is set to Off using the control panel and you press the Reprint • If you want to cancel reprinting, press the • If the printer does not have enough memory to spool the print job, it prints only the last page. • Pressing the or increase.
Page 87 Set the REPRINT menu ON with SETUP mode using the Control panel. Note If you print using this printer’s own driver, the settings for Job Spooling in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made in the Control panel.
Page 88: Printing Secure Data
Secure documents are password protected and only those people that know the password will be able to print the document. The printer will not print the document when you send it for printing; to print the document you must use the control panel of the printer.
Page 89 Reprint switch. switch, the display shows “PRESS SET TO CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL NO DATA STORED The printer will exit this menu after a timeout period.
Page 90: When There Is No Reprint Data In Memory
USER’S GUIDE ♦ When there is no reprint data in memory If the printer does not have any data in buffer memory and you press the Reprint switch, the LCD briefly shows “NO DATA STORED.” ♦ When you cancel the reprint job...
Page 91: Switch
+ or – switch to scroll faster. When you see the number you want, press the Set switch. – switch when the printer is the on-line state (READY), – switch when the printer is in the on-line state –...
Page 92: Set Switch
USER’S GUIDE If you press the switch when the printer is in the on-line state (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD displays the current mode. Pressing the switch allows you to set the selected menu or the default number. After changing the menu or number, an asterisk appears briefly on the right side of the message and the mode returns to the previous menu.
Page 93: Back Switch
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you press the Back switch when the printer is in the on-line state (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD goes to the menu display. Pressing the Back switch allows you to return to the previous level from the current menu level.
Page 94: Led
USER’S GUIDE The lamps light or blink to indicate the current printer status. DATA - Orange LED LED indication Blinking Meaning Data remains in the printer buffer. Receiving or processing data No remaining data 3-14...
Page 95: Lcd Display
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL The display shows the current printer status. When you use the control panel switches, the display will change. When you take the printer off-line, the display changes to show the selected emulation. If any problems occur, the display shows the corresponding operator call, error, or service call message to prompt you to take an action.
Page 96: Back Lights
USER’S GUIDE Green (General) Red (Error) Orange (Setting) The printer is in sleep status. Warming up Ready to print Printing A problem has occurred with the printer. Setting Menu Setting reprint times Pause 3-16...
Page 97: Printer Status Messages
Printer Status Messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: Printer Status Message READY PROCESSING SLEEP PRINTING SELF TEST PAUSE NOW INITIALIZING WARMING UP MEMORY SIZE=XX MB JOB CANCELLING RESOLUTION ADAPT PRESS SET TO PRINT...
Page 98: How To Use The Control Panel
USER’S GUIDE When you operate the following basic steps: ♦ If no control panel operations are performed for 30 seconds, the LCD automatically returns to READY. ♦ When you press the appears at the end of display. After that, the display returns to the previous menu level.
Page 99 ♦ For example : When you want to turn the MP FIRST setting ON Choose this setting to load paper from the Multi-purpose tray first. READY INFORMATION PAPER SOURCE MP FIRST =OFF Press the +switch. Press the – switch to scroll forward or backward through the Menu selections.
Page 100 USER’S GUIDE We named the Paper tray in this manual and LCD panel as shown below: There are 8 modes. For more information about the selections available for each mode, refer to the pages listed below. ♦ INFORMATION For more information, see 3-21 ♦...
Page 101 REMAIN FUSER REMAIN LASER Description Printer serial number. ROM firmware version (only Network users) ROM date (only Network users) Network firmware version Network date The size of memory in this printer. =###### =###### =###### =###### =###### =###### 3-21 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL...
Page 102 USER’S GUIDE PAPER Setting Menu SOURCE MP FIRST MANUAL FEED DUPLEX QUALITY Setting Menu RESOLUTION TONER SAVE DENSITY Description =AUTO / MP TRAY /TRAY1 / TRAY2 =OFF/ON Feed paper from the MP tray first. =OFF/ON =OFF/ON(LONG BIND)/ON(SHORT BIND) Description =300/600/HQ1200 You can choose a print resolution of 300, 600 or HQ1200.
Page 103 SETUP Setting Menu Description = ENGLISH /FRANÇAIS /… LANUGAGE =0/1/2 LCD DENSITY =1:99MIN. POWER SAVE TIME =OFF/ON AUTO CONTINUE =OFF/ON LOCK PANEL Turn on/off lock panel function. PASS NO.=### =ON/OFF RERRINT PROTECT = AUTO PAGE PROTECTION =AUTO (EPSON)/AUTO(IBM)/ HP LASERJET/…. EMULATION =OFF/ON KEEP PCL...
Page 104: Print Menu
EXECUTIVE, COM10, MONARCH, C5 and DL =1:999 Shows the number of printed pages. =PORTRAIT/LANDSCAPE This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation. This printer can be adjusted to correct the page format. Sub-Setting Menu Description Move the print start position (at the upper left X OFFSET=0 corner of pages) horizontally up to –500 (left) to...
Page 105 Line feed and carriage return occur when the printer reaches the right margin. =ON/OFF line feed and carriage return occur when the printer position reaches the bottom margin. =#### Set the left margin at column 0 to 126 columns at 10 cpi.
Page 106 USER’S GUIDE Setting Menu Description =#### BOTTOM MARGIN Set the bottom margin at a distance from the bottom edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0” Factory setting: 0.33(None-HP), 0.5(HP) =#### LINES Set the number of lines per page from 5 to 128 lines.
Page 107 PRINT MENU (continued) Setting Menu Description EPSON FX-850 FONT NO. FONT PITCH/POINT SYMBOL/CHARACTER TABLE PRINT AUTO LF=OFF AUTO MASK LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN TOP MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN LINES =I0000:????? =???.?? PC-8/… Set the symbol set or the character set. Print code table. =OFF/ON ON: CR→CR+LF OFF: CR→CR...
Page 108 USER’S GUIDE PRINT MENU (continued) Setting Menu IBM PROPRINTER Description =I0000:????? FONT NO. =???.?? FONT PITCH/POINT PC-8/… SYMBOL/CHARACTER Set the symbol set and the character set. Print code table. TABLE PRINT =OFF/ON AUTO LF=OFF ON: CR→CR+LF, OFF: CR→CR =OFF/ON AUTO CR=OFF LEFT MARGIN =#### Set the left margin at column 0 to 126 columns...
Page 109 PRINT MENU (continued) Setting Menu Description BR-SCRIPT ERROR PRINT =OFF/ON =OFF/ON APT: Advanced Photoscale Technology offers photographic fine grayscale on graphics. APT setting is available only at 600 dpi. 3-29 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL...
Page 110 USER’S GUIDE NETWORK Setting Menu TCP/IP NETWARE APPLETALK NETBEUI DLC/LLC BANYAN NETBIOS/IP ENET Description Description Sub-Setting Menu =ON/OFF TCP/IP ENABLE ###.###.###.### IP ADDRESS= ###.###.###.### SUBNET MASK= ###.###.###.### GATEWAY= IP BOOT TRIES =AUTO/STATIC/RARP/BOOTP/DHCP IP METHOD =ON/OFF NETWARE ENABLE =AUTO/8023/ENET/8022/SNAP NET FRAME =ON/OFF =ON/OFF =ON/OFF...
Page 111 = Level1:5:15 INPUT BUFFER Increase or decrease the input buffer capacity. When using the parallel interface PARALLEL Sub-setting Menu HIGH SPEED BI-DIR=ON/OFF RESTART PRINTER? Description =ON/OFF Turns the high speed parallel communications ON/OFF. =ON/OFF Turns the bi-directional parallel communications ON/OFF. 3-31...
Page 112: Reset Menu
RESET PRINTER FACTORY RESET Description Resets the printer and restores all printer settings – including command settings – to settings you have previously made with the control panel switches. Resets the printer and restores all printer settings – including command settings –...
Page 113: Set Ip Address
Set IP Address INFORMATION ↓ Press the NETWORK ↓ Press the TCP/IP ↓ Press the TCP/IP ENABLE ↓ Press the IP ADDRESS= ↓ Press the 192.0.0.192 The last number in the digit which you can change is blinking. Press the ↓...
Page 114: About Emulation Modes
The HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) is the emulation mode in which this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. Many software applications support this type of laser printer. Using this mode will allow your printer to operate at its optimum performance with those applications.
Page 115 EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Mode The EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL modes are the emulation modes that this printer emulates to meet the industry-standard for dot matrix printers of their respective manufacturers. Some applications support these dot matrix printer emulations. Use these emulation modes for optimum performance when printing from those types of applications.
Page 116: List Of Factory Settings
PANEL, PAGE COUNTER and local language for display messages. • The COPY setting is always restored to the factory setting when the printer is turned off and on again. • It is not possible to reset NETWORK setting on the Control panel. If you...
Page 117 MODE MENU PAPER SOURCE MP FIRST MP SIZE= MANUAL FEED DUPLEX QUALITY RESOLUTION TONER SAVE DENSITY SETUP LANGUAGE LCD DENSITY POWER SAVE TIME AUTO CONTINUE LOCK PANEL REPRINT EMULATION KEEP PCL Factory Setting =AUTO =OFF =A4/LTR =OFF =OFF =600 =MEDIUM =OFF =ENGLISH =5 MIN.
Page 118 USER’S GUIDE MODE PRINT MENU MENU Factory Setting =PLAIN PAPER MEDIA TYPE =A4/LETTER PAPER COPIES =PORTRAIT ORIENTATION X OFFSET=0 PRINT POSITION Y OFFSET=0 AUTO FF TIME =OFF FF SUPPRESS FONT NO.=59 HP LASER JET FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET=PC8 AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF AUTO WRAP=OFF AUTO SKI=ON...
Page 119 MODE MENU EPSON FX-850 IBM PROPRINTER Factory Setting FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET=US ASCII AUTO LF=OFF AUTO MASK=OFF LEFT MARGIN=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=#### LINES=#### FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET=PC8 AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF LEFT MARGIN=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=####...
Page 120 USER’S GUIDE MODE NETWORK MENU Factory Setting ERROR PRINT=OFF BR-SCRIPT APT=OFF TCP/IP ENABLE=ON TCP/IP IP METHOD=AUTO IP ADDRESS=192.0.0.192 SUBNET MASK=0.0.0.0 GATEWAY=0.0.0.0 IP BOOT TRIES=3 IP METHOD=AUTO NETWARE ENABLE=ON NETWARE NEE FRAME=AUTO APPLETALK NETBEUI DLC/LLC BANYAN NETBIOS/IP =AUTO ENET 3-40...
Page 121 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS...
Page 122: Optional Accessories
This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. ♦ Options Lower tray unit Network board LT-500 NC-4100h See Lower tray unit See Network option in this chapter in this chapter...
Page 123 It can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m Paper cassette (Tray 1) 250 sheets To purchase the optional Lower tray unit (tray 2), consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Expands up to 600 sheets total Fig. 4-1 or 21 lb.). Multi-purpose tray...
Page 124 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Lift the printer carefully with both hands and place it on top of the Lower tray unit, so that the alignment pins of the Lower tray unit are inserted into the guide holes in the underside of the printer.
Page 125 Change the following settings in the printer driver Properties tab. Select the paper size. Select the Paper Source and Media type.
Page 126 Installing the Network board enables you to use the printer in the TCP/IP , IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, Banyan VINES, DEC LAT and NetBEUI environments. Also, useful utilities such as BR-Admin 32 and Network Printing software for the administrator are included.
Page 127 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Unscrew the two screws that secure the PCB access plate. Remove the plate. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Remove the two screws securing the Network board cover plate and remove the plate. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Unpack the Network board.
Page 128 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Insert the Network board connector into the PCB connector, and then secure it with the two screws removed in Step 4. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7. Re-install the PCB access plate, and then secure it with the two screws you removed in Step 3.
Page 129 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Close the Interface cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 9. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the power switch. Fig. 4-8...
Page 130 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS HL-1650: This printer has 8 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 136 Mbytes by installing commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory installed varies depending on the country where it is purchased.)
Page 131 ♦ Minimum memory recommendation HL-1650 (Including 8 Mbytes of internal memory) HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes Letter/A4 Legal BR-Script 3 mode Letter/A4 Legal Duplex printing HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 300 dpi 600 dpi Standard Standard Standard Standard 300 dpi...
Page 132 HL-1670N (Including 16 Mbytes of internal memory) HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes 300 dpi Letter/A4 Standard Legal Standard BR-Script 3 mode 300 dpi Letter/A4 Standard Legal Standard Duplex printing 300 dpi HP LaserJet Standard BR-Script 3 Standard 600 dpi HQ1200...
Page 133 Height: Parity Dram Type: SDRAM can be used. Note • For more information, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. • For the latest information, please visit our user support web site. TECHWORKS PM-HP 16M-BR TECHWORKS PM-HP 32M-BR TECHWORKS...
Page 134 Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from the printer. Note Be sure to turn off the power to the printer before you install or remove the DIMM. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2.
Page 135 Do not touch the memory chips or the board surface. Wear an antistatic wrist strap when you install or remove the board. If you do not have an antistatic wrist strap, frequently touch the bare metal on the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5.
Page 136 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly). Make sure the locks on each side of the DIMM snap inward into place. (To remove a DIMM, the locks must be released.) ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7. Install the PCB access plate.
Page 137 AC outlet, and then turn on the power switch. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 10. After you turn on the printer, the current RAM disk size will appear on the LCD. Check it to make sure you added the new memory correctly.
Page 138 4.0,Windows 2000 Infrared printer device. • Transmits and receivers data up to 4 Mbits/s. • Connects to PC parallel port and connects to Centronic port on printer. • Allows a printer to communicate with an infrared-equipped portable computer. • Transmission range : 1 cm (0.39 inch) up to 100 cm (39 inch) meet IrDA standard.
Page 139 The optional font package (BS-3000) is a CD-ROM from which you can install the 136 PS3 Agfa TrueType Fonts. 4-18...
Page 140 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
Page 141: Replacing The Consumables
You need to replace the consumables periodically. When the time comes to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. (appears at intervals) TONER LOW See the TONER LOW message explanation in this chapter. TONER EMPTY See the TONER EMPTY message explanation in this chapter. CHANGE DRUM SOON See the CHANGE DRUM SOON message explanation in this chapter.
Page 142: Periodic Maintenance Parts
Periodic maintenance parts You need to replace the maintenance parts periodically to maintain print quality. When it is time to replace parts, the following messages will appear on the LCD. REPLACE FUSER See “Maintenance messages” in this chapter. REPLACE PF KIT See “Maintenance messages”...
Page 143: Toner Cartridge
• The greater the image coverage, the greater the toner consumption. • If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, toner consumption varies accordingly. • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it in the printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
Page 144: Toner Low Message
TONER LOW message (appears at intervals) TONER LOW If the LCD shows this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. To replace the toner cartridge, refer to ”Replacing the Toner Cartridge”...
Page 145: Toner Empty Message
TONER EMPTY message Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages routinely. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. TONER EMPTY Replacing the Toner cartridge ✒...
Page 146 • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below.
Page 147 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the Drum unit assembly. Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ✒...
Page 148 • If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to ensure optimum print quality. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party Toner cartridge may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself.
Page 149 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5 Remove the protective cover. Fig. 5-5 Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown below.
Page 150 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you hear it lock into place. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. Fig. 5-6 Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly.
Page 151 Home Position Caution Make sure that you return the tab to the home position (L) before you re- install the Drum unit assembly in the printer; otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. Close the Front cover.
Page 152: Change Drum Soon Message
For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner. The printer should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. with one Drum unit.
Page 153 • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below.
Page 154 Unpack the new Drum unit. Caution Wait to unpack a Drum unit until immediately before you install it in the printer. If an unpacked Drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Fig. 5-11...
Page 155 Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it may separate from the Drum unit when you pick up the Drum unit assembly. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Re-install the Drum unit assembly in the printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-12 Fig.
Page 156 Do not reset the page counter when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Close the Front cover. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace the Drum unit. See “How to clean the printer” in this chapter. 5-16...
Page 157: Cleaning
Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Wipe dirt and dust away from the printer exterior with a damp cloth and allow the printer to dry completely before turning the power on again.
Page 158: Cleaning The Printer Interior
Turn off the power switch, and then unplug the power cord. Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from the outlet. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2.
Page 159 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Pull the Drum unit assembly out of the printer. Caution Handle the Drum unit carefully since it contains toner. If toner scatters and your hands or cloths get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.
Page 160 Gently wipe the scanner window with a soft dry cloth. Fig. 5-16 Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! When you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations.
Page 161 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. Close the Front cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the power switch. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-17 5-21...
Page 162: Cleaning The Corona Wire
Cleaning the corona wire ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1 Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Pull out the Drum unit assembly. Fig. 5-18 Fig. 5-19 5-22...
Page 163 • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below.
Page 164 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Close the Front cover. Fig. 5-21 5-24...
Page 165: Maintenance Messages
This printer periodically prompts you to replace parts so you can rely upon it to maintain optimum print quality. LCD message Item REPLACE FUSER Fixing unit REPLACE PF Paper feeding kit KIT1 REPLACE PF Paper feeding kit KIT2 REPLACE LASER Scanner unit At 5% coverage print (A4-Letter size).
Page 166 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
Page 167: Lcd Messages
DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL Replace the Toner cartridge with a new one. cartridge” in Chapter 5. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. Close the Front cover. Close the Jam clear cover. See illustration of the Jam clear cover in this chapter.
Page 168 Reduce the resolution, or add the optional memory. additional memory” in Chapter 4. • Set Page Protect to correct size. Send correct data to the printer. Specify the printable paper size. Install the Duplex tray correctly. Set Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing.
Page 169: Maintenance Messages
CHANGE DRUM SOON TONER LOW REPLACE PF KIT1/2 REPLACE FUSER KIT REPLACE LASER KIT The Drum unit is almost at the end of life. Prepare a new Drum unit. See “CHANGE DRUM SOON message” in Chapter 5. Prepare a new Toner cartridge. See “TONER LOW message”...
Page 170 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 a Brother authorized service representative.
Page 171 Close the Face up output tray. • Turn the paper in the Paper cassette over. • Change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thicker level setting than current setting. • Make sure that the cable is connected to the printer •...
Page 172: Paper Jams And How To Clear Them
If paper jams in the printer, it will stop printing and display the following messages. The shaded areas in the following illustrations show the location of the jammed paper. JAM TRAY1 JAM TRAY2 JAM MP TRAY PAPER JAM If you see the “PAPER JAM” error message there are several possible places that the paper could have jammed.
Page 173 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the jam location and follow the instructions to remove the jammed paper. After you have followed the instructions, the printer will automatically resume printing.
Page 174: Jam Tray1
JAM TRAY1 Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Pull the Paper cassette completely out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Fig. 6-1...
Page 175 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Install the paper cassette into the printer. Caution Do not pull out the standard Paper cassette while paper is being fed from the optional Lower paper cassette because it will cause a paper jam.
Page 176: Jam Tray2
☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Pull the Lower paper cassette completely out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Using both hands, pull the jammed paper out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Install the Lower paper cassette into the printer.
Page 177: Jam Mp Tray
JAM MP TRAY Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Multi-purpose tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Reset all the paper into the Multi-purpose tray correctly. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig.
Page 178: Jam Inside
☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Pull the Drum unit assembly out of the printer. Pull the Paper cassette completely out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3.
Page 179 Take care not to stain your hands and clothes with toner. Immediately wash toner stains with cold water. • Never touch the transfer roller. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Install the Drum unit assembly and Paper cassette into the printer. Close the Front cover. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 6-9 6-13...
Page 180: Jam Rear
Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Pull the Drum unit assembly out of the printer. Fig. 6-10 Fig. 6-11 6-14...
Page 181 • We recommend that you put the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth so you don’t accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below.
Page 182 Caution After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot! Wait for the printer to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Open the Jam clear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit.
Page 183 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7. Install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Close the Front cover. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 6-16 6-17...
Page 184: Jam Duplex
JAM DUPLEX Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the Face up output tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Fig. 6-17 Fig. 6-18 6-18...
Page 185 If the paper jam cannot be cleared, go to the next step. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Pull the Duplex tray and Paper cassette out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Pull the jammed paper out of the printer.
Page 186 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Install the Duplex tray and Paper cassette into the printer. ✒ Note • The JAM DUPLEX message appears if you remove a sheet of paper from the Face down output tray after only one side has printed.
Page 187: Paper Jam
PAPER JAM Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Pull the Paper cassette completely out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 10.
Page 188 Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Pull the Drum unit assembly out of the printer. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 8.
Page 189 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Open the Jam clear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Jam clear cover ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7. Close the Jam clear cover. Close the Face up output tray. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig.
Page 190 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 9. Close the Front cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 10. Install the paper cassette into the printer. Fig. 6-30 6-24...
Page 191: Improving The Print Quality
“Place the printer” in Chapter 1. • If the whole page is too light, toner save mode may be on. Disable toner save mode in the Printer Properties tab of the Driver. • Try installing a new Toner cartridge.
Page 192 Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. “What kind of paper can I use” in Chapter 1. • Select the ‘Thick paper mode’ in the printer driver, or use Thinner paper than you are currently using. • Check the printer’s environment because conditions such as high humidity may cause this situation to occur.
Page 193 Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) White Spots Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Black Spots Printed pages have black spots at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.).
Page 194 Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) White Spots Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Printed pages have black spots at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.).
Page 195 The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 5. • Make sure that a torn piece of paper is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be smudged. Call Customer Support.
Page 196 Chapter 1. • If you use the printer infrequently, the paper may have sat for too long in the paper cassette. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper cassette. Also, try rotating the paper 180° in the paper cassette.
Page 197 Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected in ‘Set as Default’. • Check that the printer is not connected to the same port that is also connected to a mass storage device or scanner. Remove all other devices and connect the port to the printer only.
Page 198 Problem My headers or footers appear when I view my document on screen but do not show up on printed pages. Recommendation • Most laser printers have a restricted area that cannot be printed on. Usually the first two lines and the last two lines of a page cannot have print (leaving 62 printable lines).
Page 199: Other Problems
Recommendation • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the correct printer is selected if you have an interface switching device. Recommendation • Check that the DOS application software interface settings match...
Page 200: Br-Script 3 Language
Chapter 4. You need the following settings to print this type of data. 1. Select the printer you use in the Printer folder. 2. Press the “Advanced” button on the PostScript tab. 3. Select the “Tagged binary communication protocol” in the Data format section.
Page 201: A P P E N D Ix
APPENDIX...
Page 202: Printer Specifications
ENGINE Technology Normal Print Speed Duplex Printing Warm Up Time First Print Time Windows Resolution Windows NT Windows Mac OS Electrophotographic Up to 16 ppm Up to 7.5 ppm Less than 25 sec Less than 15 sec ® 95 / 98 Me, HQ1200 ®...
Page 203 CONTROLLER Processor Memory Standard Option Standard Interface Option Network Connectivity Interface Protocol Management tool Emulation Resident Fonts BR-Script 3 Option Fujitsu MB86834 100MHz HL-1650 HL-1670N 16MB HL-1650 1 DIMM (100pin) slot (16, 32, 64, 128MB) ; expandable up to 136MB HL-1670N 1 DIMM (100pin) slot (16, 32, 64, 128MB) ;...
Page 204 SOFTWARE Printer Driver Utility Software CONTROL PANEL Display 7 Keys Switches PRINTER DRIVER FUNCTIONS Page Layout N-up Printing Poster Printing Watermark Printing Others SUPPLIES Toner Drum DIMENSIONS / WEIGHTS Dimensions Weights HL-1650 HL-1670N ® PCL Driver for Windows 95 / 98 / Me, ®...
Page 205 Standby Ecology Power Saving Toner Saving 23°C (73.4°F) From standard Paper cassette Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed. High Resolution Control Advanced Photoscale Technology ® Original Windows utility for print server management...
Page 206: Print Media And Size
The Paper trays and LCD panel descriptions in this manual are named as shown below. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray The printer loads paper from either the installed Multi-purpose tray, Upper paper tray or optional Lower paper tray. Media type Tray 1 ✔...
Page 207 Upper paper tray (Tray 1) A4, Letter, Legal, Paper size 8.5 x 13 in., B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, 250 sheets Capacity (80 g/m or 21 lbs.) Multi-purpose Optional Lower tray (MP tray) tray unit (Tray 2) Width: A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), 70 to 216 mm...
Page 208 We recommend the following print methods (output tray) for each paper media type: Media type Face down ✔ Plain paper Thick paper ✔ Recycled paper ✔ Transparencies Label Envelopes Card Stock You can select the priority of the paper source in the Paper Menu on the Control Panel.
Page 209: Basis Weight
Though most plain paper for copying is long grain, some is short grain. We recommend that you use long grain paper for this printer. Short grain paper is too weak for the paper carriage of the printer.
Page 210: Moisture Content
However, many forms of acid paper can be found in recycled paper.We recommend that you use neutralized paper for this printer. You can use an acid paper check pen to distinguish acid paper from neutral paper.
Page 211 Paper size Letter Folio Legal Executive B5 (JIS) B6 (JIS) B5 (ISO) Envelope Monarch Envelope #9 Envelope #10 Envelope #11 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Envelope B5 Envelope B6 210 x 297 mm 148 x 210 mm 105 x 148 mm 182 x 257 mm 128 x 182 mm 201 x 276 mm...
Page 212: Emulation Modes
This printer has the following emulation modes: HP LaserJet mode This printer uses the HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) that emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. Since many application software packages support the HP LaserJet printer, your printer will operate at its optimum performance in this mode.
Page 213 EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL mode The EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL modes are the emulation modes this printer uses to emulate the industry-standard dot matrix printers of their respective manufacturer. Since most applications support these printers, you do not have to be concerned about compatibility.
Page 214: Resident Fonts
This printer has the following scalable fonts and bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used will vary according to the current emulation mode. HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL modes ♦ Scalable fonts: Intellifont compatible fonts: • Alaska, Extrabold •...
Page 215 ♦ Type 1 font compatible fonts: • Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique • Calgary MediumItalic • Copenhagen Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • Portugal Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic ♦ Original fonts: • Bermuda Script • Germany • San Diego • US Roman ♦...
Page 216 APPENDIX BR-Script 3 mode Scalable Fonts: • Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique • Alaska, Extrabold • Antique Oakland, Oblique, Bold • Bermuda Script • BR Dingbats • BR Symbol • Brougham, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique • Brussels Light, LightItalic, Demi, DemiItalic •...
Page 217: Symbol Sets / Character Sets
When the OCR-A or OCR-B font is selected, its corresponding symbol set is always used. • OCR-A • OCR-B Appendix–16...
Page 218: Hp Laserjet Mode
• Roman 8 (8U) • ISO Latin1 (0N) ISO Latin2 (2N) • ISO Latin5 (5N) • ISO Latin6 (6N) • PC-8 (10U) • PC-8 D/N (11U) • PC-850 (12U) • PC-852 (17U) • PC-775 (26U) • PC-1004 (9J) • PC-8 Turkish (9T) •...
Page 219: Epson Mode
• US ASCII • PC-8 • PC-8 D/N • PC-850 • PC-852 • PC-860 • PC-863 • PC-865 • PC-8 Turkish • German • UK ASCII I • French I • PC-8 • PC-8 D/N • PC-850 • PC-852 ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note If you want to know the characters that are available in each symbol/character set, you can see them in the TABLE PRINT menu in PRINT MENU mode for each emulation.
Page 220 APPENDIX ♦ HP LaserJet 6P Appendix–19...
Page 221 The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see the Roman 8 character set.
Page 222 APPENDIX ♦ HP LaserJet IIP/6P, EPSON FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL ♦ EPSON FX-850 Appendix–21...
Page 223 The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set. Appendix–22...
Page 224: Trademarks
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered ♦ 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 225: Regulations
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-1650, HL-1670N Model Numbers : HL-16 Product Options : complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two...
Page 226 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.
Page 227 FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. MANUFACTURED: Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzhen, CHINA This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR...
Page 228 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. Safety: EN 60950, EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2, following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC).
Page 229 IEC 60825 Specification (For 220–240 V Model Only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where it is required. This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode that emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit.
Page 230 Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet which is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet in order to shut off power completely.
Page 231 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.
Page 232 APPENDIX The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black or blue. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red or brown. The outer sheath of the cord must be secured inside the plug.
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1-12, print menu print menu mode print quality printable area printer driver 2-1, 2-3, printer status message quality REPLACE FUSER REPLACE LASER REPLACE PF KIT1 REPLACE PF KIT2 reprint 2-8, 2-15, 3-5, Reprint switch reset menu mode...

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