Page 1 For information on the use of the Braille control panel with buzzer function, see Chapter 3 . You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You can find a printed copy in the box or view it on the CD-ROM we have supplied.
Page 2 We use the following terms throughout this User's Guide. You must follow these warnings to prevent possible WARNING personal injury. You must follow these instructions to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. Remember these useful tips when you use the printer.
Page 3: To Use The Printer Safely
To use the printer safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam or replace parts, make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet.
Page 4 WARNING To prevent injuries, at least two people should lift the printer, holding the handles on both the right and left sides of the printer, and the front of the printer as shown in the illustration below. WARNING Do not stand on the printer or the optional Stabilizer unit.
Page 5: Register Your Product
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Printer needs. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the 'Solutions' section to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
Page 6: Customer Service
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER. Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother Customer Service has an easy-to-use fax back system so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 7 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 8 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Radio interference (220-240 volt model only) This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before you use this product, make sure that you use a double-shielded interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that it is marked "IEEE1284 compliant".
Page 9 Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd., Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory, Gold Garden ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzhen, China Herewith declare that: Product description : Laser Printer Product Name...
Page 10 NERGY Laser Safety (110 to 120 volt 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.
Page 11 IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt 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 needed. This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in the scanner unit.
Page 12 Disconnect device You must install this printer near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to shut off the power completely.
Page 13 Wiring information (for UK) If the mains plug that is supplied with this printer is not suitable for your plug socket, remove the plug from the mains lead and fit an appropriate three-pin plug. If the replacement plug needs a fuse, fit the same fuse as the original.
Page 14: Compilation And Publication Notice
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 15: Table Of Contents
Positioning the printer ... 1-8 Power supply ... 1-8 Environment ... 1-9 Space needed to install your printer ... 1-10 What kind of paper can I use? ... 1-12 Type and size of paper ... 1-12 Media types in the driver settings ... 1-16 Recommended paper ...
Page 16 (Windows Software installation for Windows Software installation for Macintosh Apple LaserWriter 8 driver ... 2-20 PostScript Printer Description files (PPDs) ... 2-20 Automatic Emulation Selection ... 2-21 Automatic Interface Selection ... 2-22 Printer settings ... 2-24 Factory settings ... 2-24 Control panel ...
Page 17 Replacing the toner cartridge ... 5-3 Drum unit ... 5-6 CHANGE DRUM SOON message ... 5-6 Replacing the drum unit ... 5-6 Replacing Maintenance Parts ... 5-11 Cleaning ... 5-12 Cleaning the outside of the printer ... 5-12 of the paper ... 4-5...
Page 18 JAM A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 (Paper jam inside the Paper tray) ... 6-11 JAM B (paper jam inside the printer) ... 6-14 JAM C (paper jam where the paper comes out / paper jam in the face-up output tray) ... 6-17 JAM D (paper jam in the Duplex unit) ...
Page 19 IBM Mode ... A-32 HP-GL Mode ... A-34 Symbol sets supported by the printer’s intellifont Symbol sets supported by the printer’s TrueType™ Quick reference for commands ... A-43 Bar code control ... A-43 Print bar codes or expanded characters ... A-43 INDEX ...
Page 20: About This Printer
About this printer What is in the box? When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. Drum Unit Assembly (Drum Unit with Toner Cartridge) AC Power Cord Paper Tray Quick Setup Guide...
Page 21 (6 feet). The power cord length may differ slightly depending on the country where you bought the printer. If you use a USB cable, make sure it is a high-speed twisted cable (12 Mbps ), and that you connect it to the USB connector of your PC.
Page 22: What Is On The Cd-Rom? (For Windows )
What is on the CD-ROM? (For Windows Install Software You can install the printer driver and the following items: For All Users (For more information, see Chapter 2) Printer Driver For Administrators Web BRAdmin BRAdmin Professional Driver Deployment Wizard Network Print Software...
Page 23 Documentation Look at the printer User's Guide, Network User's Guide and other documents. Brother Solutions Center An introduction to our website. You can easily access it and receive the latest drivers and information for this printer. Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance videos for this printer. We recommend that you watch the videos before getting started.
Page 24: What Is On The Cd-Rom? (For Macintosh On A Network)
This printer supports Mac © OS X 10.1 or later. User's Guides Look at the printer User's Guide, Network User's Guide and other documents. Brother Solutions Center An introduction to our website. You can easily access it and receive the latest drivers and information for this printer.
Page 25: General View
General view Control Panel Face-down Output Tray Support Flap Top Cover Multi-purpose Tray Multi-purpose Extension Support Paper Tray (Tray 1) 1 - 6 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-2...
Page 26 Face-up Output Tray Parallel Interface Connector USB Connector Serial Interface Connector Network Board Slot Card Slot (For optional CompactFlash Duplex Unit Connector AC Power Connector Power Switch Figure 1-3 card) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 7...
Page 27: Positioning The Printer
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Page 28: Environment
Environment Only use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Possible operation range Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) Recommended operation range Temperature: 17.5°C to 25°C (63.5°F to 77°F) Humidity: 30% to 70% (without condensation) The machine must be level within 5 mm (0.2 in.) both front-to-back...
Page 29: Space Needed To Install Your Printer
Space needed to install your printer Leave enough space around the printer. You will need this space to use the printer properly. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows. No Options 100 mm 3.94 inches 100 mm 3.94 in.
Page 30 Do not put the printer in direct sunlight. If you have to put it near a window, use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight. Do not install the printer near other electronic equipment.
Page 31: What Kind Of Paper Can I Use
Transparency Thin paper When you print on thick paper, labels or card stock, we recommend that you select the media type from the printer driver according to the paper weight as shown in the table above. 1 - 12 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 32 (16 - 53 lb) (16 - 28 lb) (16 - 28 lb) A4 or Letter A4 or Letter in the table. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 13 Select the Media type from the 60 - 105 g/m printer driver (16 - 28 lbs.)
Page 33 Sheets Paper size A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive Number of Sheets 1 - 14 ABOUT THIS PRINTER MP tray A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 COM-10, Monarch, C5, DL Width: 105 to 216 mm (4.13 to 8.5 in.)
Page 34 For more information, see page 1-22. Face-up in the table. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 15...
Page 35: Media Types In The Driver Settings
Media types in the driver settings You can select the following media types in the driver. Please see, Features in the printer driver in Chapter 2. Plain paper Thick paper Thicker paper Bond paper Transparency Envelope Thin paper Recommended paper...
Page 36: Printable Area
(0.17 in) (0.17 in) (0.17 in) 6.35 mm 6.35 mm 6.01 mm (0.25 in) (0.25 in) (0.24 in) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 17 Executive 4.2 mm 4.2 mm (0.17 in) (0.17 in) 6.35 mm 6.01 mm (0.25 in) (0.24 in) 4.2 mm...
Page 37 (0.19 in) 4.2 mm 4.2 mm (0.17 in) (0.17 in) 5.0 mm 5.0 mm (0.19 in) (0.19 in) 1 - 18 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-7 Legal B5 (JIS) B5 (ISO) 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm (0.17 in) (0.17 in) (0.17 in)
Page 38: Printing Methods
Printing methods Printing from the paper tray (Face-down printing) Pull the paper tray out of the printer. While pressing the [blue] paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
Page 39 Put paper in the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat and below the maximum paper mark ( ). Put the paper tray back in the printer. 1 - 20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-9...
Page 40 Change the following settings in the printer driver. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select Tray 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and so on. Select Tray 1. Select the Paper Size. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 21...
Page 41 (27 lb) Letter 105 g/m (28 lb) Legal 105 g/m (28 lb) Executive, A5, B6 Other (Default setting) 1 - 22 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-11 Switch 1: OFF Switch 2: OFF Switch 1: ON Switch 2: ON Switch 1: OFF...
Page 42: Tray Id Setting (If The Lower Tray Unit Is Installed)
If somebody moves the tray into another tray position and you print the data without knowing this has been done, the driver finds the tray and prints according to this setting. Blue Tray ID Figure 1-12 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 23...
Page 43: Printing From The Multi-Purpose Tray
Menu buttons to go to the PAPER menu to change the paper size. For more information, see Chapter 3. Open the multi-purpose tray and lower it gently. Pull out the multi-purpose support flap. 1 - 24 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-13 Figure 1-14...
Page 44 See Printing on envelopes (Face-up printing) or Printing on labels, transparencies and other special paper in this chapter. Figure 1-15 Press the blue lever and slide the paper guide. Figure 1-16 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 25...
Page 45 The top of the paper stack must be under the maximum paper marks that are on both sides of the tray. The stack should be no more than 10 mm (0.39 in.) high. Change the following settings in the printer driver. <PCL driver> 1 - 26 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 46 <PS driver> Select MP Tray. Select the Paper Size. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 27...
Page 47: Printing On Envelopes (Face-Up Printing)
IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR PRINTER. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. 1 - 28 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
Page 48 Print menu, you can use the control panel Menu buttons to go to the PAPER menu to change the paper size. For more information, see Chapter 3. Open the multi-purpose tray and lower it gently. Figure 1-19 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 29...
Page 49 Pull out the multi-purpose support flap. Open the face-up output tray, and then pull out the face-up output tray support if necessary. 1 - 30 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-20 Figure 1-21...
Page 50 Envelopes that have been creased after they have been printed: At the back of the printer open the face-up output tray and push down the blue tabs at the left-hand and right-hand sides (as shown in the figure below). When you have finished printing your envelopes, close the face-up output tray to reset the blue tabs automatically.
Page 51 Put the leading edge of the paper in first and push it gently into the tray. The top of the paper stack must be under the maximum paper marks ( 1 - 32 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-24 ) that are on both sides of the tray.
Page 52: Pcl Driver
Change the following settings in the printer driver. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select MP Tray. Select the envelope size, Orientation, and so on. Select Envelopes. Select MP Tray. Select the envelope size. Select Envelopes. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 33...
Page 53 You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser printer. Before you print a lot of envelopes, test one to make sure that the print results are what you want.
Page 54: Printing On Labels, Transparencies And Other Special Paper
Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together. The glue that is used might damage the printer. Do not load different types of paper at the same time in the paper tray because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
Page 55 Open the multi-purpose tray and lower it gently. Pull out the multi-purpose support flap. 1 - 36 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-27 Figure 1-28...
Page 56 Pull out the face-up output tray support. When you load paper in the multi-purpose tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray and remains below the paper guide Up to ( Figure 1-29 Figure 1-30 Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 37...
Page 57 Put the leading edge of the paper in first and push it gently into the tray. The top of the paper stack must be under the maximum paper marks that are on both sides of the tray. 1 - 38 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-32...
Page 58 Select the following setting in the printer driver. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select MP Tray Select the Paper Size, Media Type, and so on. Select MP Tray. Select the Paper Size. Select the Media Type. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 39...
Page 59: Printing To The Face-Up Output Tray (Face-Up Printing)
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 tray or multi-purpose tray to the back of the printer. Use this method when you want to print on special media that is thick or should not be bent, such as thick paper, labels, card stock or envelopes.
Page 60: Manual Feed
If you put paper in the multi-purpose tray when the setting MANUAL FEED = ON has been set in PAPER menu using the control panel Menu buttons, the printer will only load paper from the multi-purpose tray. When you feed paper manually, please remember the...
Page 61: Driver And Software
The printer drivers for the following operating systems are on the CD-ROM that we have supplied. You can also download the latest printer driver from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ® Windows 95/98/Me ®...
Page 62: Features In The Pcl Printer Driver (For Windows )
Basic tab If you are using Windows NT can access the Basic tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-7050 series Properties screen. Change the settings for Paper Size, Multiple Page, Orientation and so on.
Page 63: Advanced Tab
Advanced tab If you are using Windows NT can access the Advanced tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-7050 series Properties screen. Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex / Booklet Printing...
Page 64 Duplex Printing To use duplex printing, you need to install the optional Duplex unit onto your printer. If you click the Duplex icon, the dialog box for duplex settings will appear. There are six types of duplex print options available.
Page 65 Watermark Select Use Watermark to put a watermark logo or text into your documents: When you use a bitmap file as a watermark, you can change the size of the watermark and put it anywhere you like on the page. When you use text as a watermark, you can change the font, darkness and angle settings.
Page 66: Device Options
Device Options You can set the following Printer Function modes in this tab: Jump to the page for each Printer Function by clicking the function name. Job Spooling (For more information, see Chapter 3) Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor...
Page 67 (Intelligent Sleep Mode). While the printer is in sleep mode, the light on the display is off, but the printer can still receive data from the computer. Receiving a print file or document automatically wakes up the printer to start printing.
Page 68 Date: Specifies the format of the date. Time: Specifies the format of the time. This option allows you to change the HRC setting on your Brother HL-7050 series printer. HRC 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.
Page 69: Accessories Tab
TrueType Mode TrueType fonts may be sent to your printer in one of the following ways: Download as TrueType Download as Bit Image Print as Graphics Accessories tab When you install the optional units, you can add those options and select their settings in the Accessories tab as follows.
Page 70: Support Tab
Support tab If you are using Windows NT can access the Support tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-7050 series Properties screen. You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can see the printer driver version.
Page 71: Features In The Ps Printer Driver (For Windows )
Features in the PS printer driver ® (For Windows You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com For more information, please see the online Help in the printer driver. The screens in this section are from Windows The screens on your PC will vary depending on your Operating System.
Page 72: Device Settings Tab
Layout tab If you are using Windows NT can access the Layout tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-7050 BR-Script3 Properties screen. You can change the Layout setting by selecting the setting in the Orientation, Print on Both Sides, Page Order and Page Per Sheet.
Page 73: Paper / Quality Tab
Select the paper source. Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT can access the Brother HL-7050 BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by clicking Advanced... button in the Layout tab or the Paper / Quality tab. 2 - 13 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ®...
Page 74 Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting. You can change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: Media Type Output Bin Collate Job spooling (You will need to set the RAM Disk size first. For more information, see Chapter 3.)
Page 75: Features In The Ps Printer Driver (For Mac Os 8.6 To 9.2 / Mac Os X 10.1)
Features in the PS Printer driver ® (For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 / Mac You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com The screens in this section are from Laser Writer 8 of Mac OS 9.0.
Page 76: Layout
Layout Set the layout, Pages per sheet and so on. Specific options Set the Media Type, Resolution, secure printing, and so on. DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 16...
Page 77: Software For Networks
BRAdmin Professional The BRAdmin Professional software is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices, such as our network ready printers and multifunction centers. BRAdmin Professional can also manage other manufacturers' products that support SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
Page 78 Web BRAdmin The Web BRAdmin software is designed to manage all LAN/WAN Brother network connected devices. By installing the Web BRAdmin server software on a computer running IIS*, Administrators with a Web browser can connect to the Web BRAdmin server, which then communicates with the device itself.
Page 79: Software Installation For Windows
If the screen does not appear, click Start and select Run, and then enter the CD drive letter and type \START.EXE (for example: D:\START.EXE). Select your language, and then follow the instructions on the screen. The printer driver will complete the installation. 2 - 19 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ®...
Page 80: Software Installation For Macintosh
PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter 8 driver, access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. There is an installation program for the PPDs (BR-Script PPD Installer) on the CD-ROM. DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 20...
Page 81: Automatic Emulation Selection
Automatic Emulation Selection This printer has an Automatic Emulation Selection feature. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically chooses the emulation mode. This feature has been set at the factory to ON. The printer can choose from the following combinations:...
Page 82: Automatic Interface Selection
Xon / Xoff (Handshake protocol) DTR (ER) Robust Xon If a network board (Brother NC-4100h) has been installed, use the control panel to select NETWORK. When necessary, use the control panel in the INTERFACE menu to select the interface or the serial communications parameters manually.
Page 83 If you constantly use only one interface, we recommend that you select that interface as the default setting in the INTERFACE menu. The printer allocates the entire input buffer to that interface when only one interface is selected. 2 - 23 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE...
Page 84: Printer Settings
Printer settings Factory settings The printer settings have been preset at the factory and they are called "Factory settings." Although you can use the printer without changing these factory settings, you can tailor the printer to your particular needs by changing the 'user settings.' See List of factory settings in Chapter 3.
Page 85: Control Panel
Control panel Control panel Figure 3-1 3 - 1 CONTROL PANEL...
Page 86: Buttons
Buttons You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with seven buttons (Go, Job Cancel, Reprint, +, -, Set, Back). Button Job Cancel Reprint Back Operation Exit from the control panel menu, reprint settings and error messages.
Page 87: Go Button
During a pause, the printer is off-line. If the printer is in PAUSE mode and you do not want to print the remaining data, you can cancel the job by pressing the Job Cancel button.
Page 88: Job Cancel Button
The display shows JOB CANCELLING until the job is cancelled. After cancelling the job, the printer returns to the READY state. When the printer is not receiving data or printing, the display shows NO DATA!!! and you cannot cancel the job.
Page 89: Reprint Button
This document can then be reprinted by anyone who is on the network or at the printer control panel. You can use the Reprint button when the printer is in READY or PAUSE state.
Page 90: Reprinting The Last Job
If you want to cancel reprinting, press the Job Cancel button. If the printer does not have enough memory to spool the print job data, it will only print the last page. Pressing the - or + button makes the number of reprint copies decrease or increase.
Page 91 Turn the REPRINT function ON by using the control panel buttons to go to the SETUP menu. If you print using the driver we have supplied with the printer, the settings for Job Spooling in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made on the control panel.
Page 92: Printing Proof Data
PUBLIC area of the printer memory. Documents here will not be protected by a password and anyone can access them using the front panel or a web browser. The printer will not print a PUBLIC document when you send it to the printer. You must use the control panel of the printer or connect to the printer through a web browser.
Page 93: Printing Secure Data
SECURE documents are protected by a password and only those people who 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 (with the password) or connect to the printer using a web browser.
Page 94: How To Print Secure Data
Press the Set button to set the job. Type your password. Press the Set button to set the password The printer will exit this menu after a time-out period. Press the Set button or the Reprint button. If you press the Go button, the display shows PRESS SET TO PRINT.
Page 95 When there is no reprint data in memory If the printer does not have reprint data in the memory and you press the Reprint button, the LCD shows NO DATA STORED. To cancel the reprint job Pressing the Job Cancel button allows you to cancel the current reprint job.
Page 96: Or - Button
+ or - button If you press the + or - button when the printer is on-line (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD displays the menu. To move through menus on the LCD If you press the + or - button when the printer is the on-line (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD displays the current mode.
Page 97: Set Button
Set button If you press the Set button when the printer is the on-line (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD goes to the menu. Pressing the Set button allows you to choose the displayed menu or option. After changing a setting, an asterisk (*) appears briefly on the right-hand side of the message.
Page 98: Back Button
Back button If you press the Back button when the printer is on-line (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD goes to the menu. Pressing the Back button allows you to return to the previous level from the current menu level.
Page 99: Light-Emitting Diode (Led)
Light-emitting diode (LED) The LED is a light that shows the printer status. Data - Orange LED LED indication Blinking 3 - 15 CONTROL PANEL Meaning Data is in the printer memory. Receiving or processing data. No data left in the memory.
Page 100: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)
The display shows the current printer status. When you use the control panel buttons, the display will change. If you take the printer off-line, the display changes to show the emulation you have chosen. If there are any problems, the display shows the appropriate error message, maintenance message or call service message so you will know that you need to take action.
Page 101: Back Light
Light Green (General) (Error) Orange (Setting) 3 - 17 CONTROL PANEL Meaning The printer is off-line or in sleep status. Ready to print Printing Warming Up There is a problem with the printer. Choosing a menu Setting Reprint times Pause...
Page 102: Lcd Message
LCD message You can choose the message that is displayed on the second line of the LCD as shown below. Select NONE, PAGE COUNTER or JOB NAME in the lower LCD setting of the SETUP menu. READY READY JOB NAME READY PAGE = XXXX CONTROL PANEL 3 - 18...
Page 103: 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 PROGRAMING-WAIT SELF TEST PAUSE NOW INITIALIZING The printer is setting up. WARMING UP RAM SIZE=XX MB JOB CANCELLING RESOLUTION ADAPT Printing with reduced resolution.
Page 104: How To Use The Control Panel
How to use the control panel When you operate the Menu buttons (+, -, Set or Back), remember the following basic steps: If no control panel operations are performed for 30 seconds, the LCD automatically returns to READY. When you press the Set button to choose a setting, an asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time.
Page 105 =OFF 3 - 21 CONTROL PANEL Press any of the Menu buttons (+, -, Set or Back) to turn the printer off-line. Press the + or - button to move forward or backward through the menus. Press the Set button to move to the next menu level.
Page 106: Control Panel Lcd Menu
Control Panel LCD menu The control panel LCD names for the paper trays are as follows. Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray Optional Duplex unit for Duplex printing Optional Mailbox unit There are eight menus. For more information about the selections available in each menu, please see the pages listed below.
Page 107: Information
REMAIN PF KIT 3 REMAIN PF KIT 4 REMAIN FUSER REMAIN LASER 3 - 23 CONTROL PANEL Description Shows Printer serial number. Shows ROM version. Shows Network version (only Network users). Network users). Shows the size of memory in this printer.
Page 108: Quality
PAPER Display Shows Description =AUTO/MP/TRAY 1/TRAY 2/TRAY 3/TRAY 4 SOURCE Select which paper tray the paper will be fed from. =MP>T1>T2>T3>T4* PRIORITY MP>T4>T3>T2>T1 T1>T2>T3>T4>MP T4>T3>T2>T1>MP =ON/OFF MP FIRST Select whether to feed paper from the MP tray as a priority. =ANY/LETTER/LEGAL/A4...
Page 109: Setup
SETUP Display Shows Description = ENGLISH /FRANÇAIS /... LANGUAGE Subsetting PANEL CONTROL LOWER LCD LCD DENSITY AUTO ONLINE BUTTON REPEAT MESSAGE SCROLL ERROR BUZZER NORMAL SPECIAL PANEL BUZZER BUZZER VOLUME HIGH =1MIN:240MIN POWER SAVE TIME =CONTINUE/STOP TONER LOW CONT: Continue printing even if there is a TONER LOW error. STOP: Stop printing if there is a TONER LOW error.
Page 110 =YY /MM /DD or MM /DD /YY or DD /MM /YY TIME STYLE DISPLAY DATE & TIME YEAR MONTH HOUR MINUTE RESTART PRINTER? Description Select the user name, job name and password. Select the user name and job name. Select the user name and job name. =#### =####...
Page 111: Print Menu
Shows the number of printed pages (1 to 999). This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape ORIENTATION orientation. PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE This printer can be adjusted to align the page format. PRINT POSITION Subsetting X OFFSET=0 Y OFFSET=0...
Page 112 OFF: LF LF, FF FF, or VT VT =OFF/ON Select whether a line feed and carriage return will happen when the printer reaches the right margin. =ON/OFF Select whether a line feed and carriage return will happen when the printer position reaches the bottom margin.
Page 113 PRINT MENU (continued) Display Shows Description Subsetting EPSON FX-850 (continued) AUTO LF AUTO MASK LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN TOP MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN LINES IBM PROPRINTER FONT NO. FONT PITCH CHARACTER SET TABLE PRINT AUTO LF AUTO CR AUTO MASK LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN 3 - 29 CONTROL PANEL Description...
Page 114 PRINT MENU (continued) Display Shows Description Subsetting IBM PROPRINTER (continued) TOP MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN LINES HP-GL CHAR SET(STD) CHAR SET(ALT) PEN # SIZE PEN # GRAY BR-SCRIPT3 ERROR PRINT Description Set the top margin at a distance from the top edge of the paper - 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0.
Page 115: Network (Only On A Network)
NETWORK (only on a Network) Display Shows Description Subsetting TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLE IP ADDRESS= SUBNET MASK= GATEWAY= IP BOOT TRIES IP METHOD NETWARE NETWARE ENABLE NET FRAME =ON/OFF APPLETALK =ON/OFF NETBEUI =ON/OFF DLC/LLC =ON/OFF BANYAN =ON/OFF =ON/OFF NETBIOS/IP =ON/OFF APIPA =AUTO/100B-FD/100B-HD/10B-FD/10B-HD ENET 3 - 31 CONTROL PANEL...
Page 116: Interface
BI-DIR When using the serial interface RS-232C Sub-setting Menu FAX MODE BAUDRATE CODETYPE PARITY STOP BIT XON/XOFF RESTART PRINTER? Description =ON/OFF Turns high-speed parallel communications on or off. =ON/OFF Turns bi-directional parallel communications on or off. Description =OFF/ON Data transfer speed can be set to 150/300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/ 19200/38400/57600/115200 baud.
Page 117: Reset Menu
Appears when FAX MODE is on. RESET MENU Display Shows Description Resets the printer and restores all printer settings (including RESET PRINTER command settings) to settings you have previously made with the control panel buttons. Resets the printer and restores all printer settings (including FACTORY RESET command settings) to the factory settings.
Page 118: Set Date And Time
Set date and time --MENU-- INFORMATION --MENU-- SETUP SETUP DATE & TIME DATE & TIME YEAR YEAR =1999 YEAR =2000 YEAR =2000 DATE & TIME YEAR DATE & TIME MONTH DATE & TIME 2000/04/25 10:22 Press the + or - button until the SETUP mode appears (and to display each setting shown below).
Page 119: Set Ip Address
Set IP Address --MENU-- INFORMATION --MENU-- NETWORK NETWORK TCP/IP TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLE TCP/IP IP ADDRESS= IP ADDRESS= 192.0.0.192 IP ADDRESS= 123.0.0.192 IP ADDRESS= 123.45.67.89 IP ADDRESS= 123.45.67.89 3 - 35 CONTROL PANEL Press the + or - button until the NETWORK mode appears (and to display each setting shown below).
Page 120: About Emulation Modes
LaserJet laser printer. Many software applications support this type of laser printer. Using this mode will allow your printer to operate at its best with those applications. BR-Script 3 Mode BR-Script is an original Brother page description language and a ® PostScript language emulation interpreter. This printer supports level 3.
Page 121 HP-GL language of the Hewlett-Packard plotter model HP-7475A. Many graphics and CAD applications support this type of plotter. Use this mode so your printer will work when printing from those types of applications. EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Mode...
Page 122: List Of Factory Settings
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 the network settings using the control panel. If you want to reset the print server to its...
Page 123 Display Shows Submenu SETUP TONER LOW (continued) AUTO CONTINUE LOCK PANEL REPRINT PAGE PROTECTION EMULATION KEEP PCL JAM RECOVERY RAMDISK SIZE TIME STYLE PRINT MENU MEDIA TYPE PAPER COPIES ORIENTATION PRINT POSITION AUTO FF TIME FF SUPPRESS HP LASERJET 3 - 39 CONTROL PANEL Factory setting CONTINUE =OFF...
Page 124 Display Shows Submenu PRINT MENU EPSON FX-850 (continued) IBM PROPRINTER HP-GL BR-SCRIPT NETWORK TCP/IP Factory setting FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH=10.00/12.00 SYMBOLSET=US ASCIF AUTO LF=OFF AUTO MASK=OFF LEFT MARGIN=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=#### LINES=#### FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH=10.00/12.00 SYMBOLSET=PC8 AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF LEFT MARGIN=####...
Page 125 Display Shows Submenu NETWORK TCP/IP (continued) (continued) NETWARE APPLETALK NETBEUI DLC/LLC BANYAN NETBIOS/IP APIPA ENET INTERFACE SELECT AUTO IF TIME INPUT BUFFER PARALLEL RS-232C 3 - 41 CONTROL PANEL Factory setting IP BOOT TRIES=3 IP METHOD=AUTO NETWARE ENABLE=ON NET FRAME=AUTO =OFF =AUTO =AUTO...
Page 126: For Visually-Impaired Users
For visually-impaired users Braille symbols The control panel buttons are marked with Braille characters for visually-impaired users as shown in the table. Button Abbreviations Job Cancel Reprint Back *Braille indicates the first 2 or 3 letters of the English button name. For example, Job Cancel is shown as “can”...
Page 127: Buzz Indications
Buzz indications The control panel has a buzzer. The buzzer will sound when one of the control panel buttons is pressed, or the status of the printer changes. See the table for a description of the buzzer meaings. Buzz Conditions...
Page 128: Options
Options Optional accessories and supplies This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Options Lower tray unit Duplex unit (Three paper trays) LT-7000 see 4-3 see 4-4 CompactFlash card DIMM memory...
Page 129: Small Pad For Lower Tray Unit And Stabilizer (Sb-4000)
Small pad for lower tray unit and stabilizer (SB-4000) When you have the following printer options, you must install the small pads or the optional stabilizer. 1 Lower tray Non-mailbox unit -------------------- Mailbox unit (5 bins) -------------------- Mailbox unit (10 bins)
Page 130: Lower-Tray Unit (Lt-7000)
It can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m in each tray. When all three trays are installed, the printer can hold up to 2100 sheets of plain paper. If you want to buy an optional lower-tray unit, call the dealer you bought the printer from.
Page 131: Duplex Unit (Dx-7000)
Duplex unit (DX-7000) The Duplex unit is an optional device that allows you to print on both sides of a piece of paper. When it is installed, you can select either duplex printing or simplex printing on the control panel or with a software command.
Page 132: Paper Orientation For Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper
If letterhead paper is used, this would be put in to the MP tray with the heading facedown, and the furthest away from the printer. For the paper tray and optional lower tray (tray1, 2, 3 or 4): Put the side to be printed on first, facedown, with the top of the paper at the back of the tray.
Page 133: Mailbox Unit
Mailbox unit The Mailbox unit is an optional device that can be installed on the HL-7050 laser printer to allow you to direct your printouts to any bin that you want. Figure 4-3 To install the Mailbox unit, please see the User's Guide that we have supplied with the Mailbox.
Page 134 You can print large print jobs when no one is in the office. You can print 100 sheets of plain paper to each bin of the mailbox. When you remove bins 2, 4, 7 and 9, the total output increases to 1900 sheets (including the printer output tray). OPTIONS 4 - 7...
Page 135: Network Option Nc-4100H (For Hl-7050 Only)
Network option NC-4100h (For HL-7050 only) Installing the Brother network board (NC-4100h) allows you to use the printer in the TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, Banyan VINES, DEC LAT and NetBEUI. Many useful features, such as BRAdmin Professional for the administrator and Brother network printing software, are included on the CD-ROM supplied with the HL-7050 printer.
Page 136 Loosen the three screws, and then remove the metal plate by lifting up slightly. Unscrew the two screws, and then remove the Network cover plate. Figure 4-5 Figure 4-6 OPTIONS 4 - 9...
Page 137 Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Network port of the printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the power switch. For details about how to use the Network board, please see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM that we have supplied with this printer.
Page 138: Compactflash Card
CompactFlash card This printer has a slot for an optional CompactFlash card, which is a memory card. If you install an optional CompactFlash memory card, you can save macros, the print log and fonts on it. This card lets you select the Reprint functions through the network.
Page 139: Installing The Compactflash Card
Make sure you put it in properly. Before you remove the card, turn the power switch OFF, and then unplug the printer. To remove the card, pull it out of the printer. 4 - 12 OPTIONS Figure 4-9...
Page 140: Ram Expansion
Clock frequency: Capacity: Height: Parity: Dram Type: SDRAM can be used. For more information, call the dealer you bought the printer from. For the latest information and drivers, visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com 12456-0001 12457-0001 12458-0001 12459-0001 12323-0001 12324-0001...
Page 141: Installing Extra Dimm Memory
When you install extra memory, follow these steps: Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer. Make sure you turn the power to the printer OFF before you install or remove the DIMM. Remove the side cover.
Page 142 Loosen the three screws, and then remove the metal plate by lifting it up slightly. Unpack the DIMM and hold it by its edges. Hold the DIMM with your fingers on the side edges and your thumb on the back edge. Line up the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot.
Page 143 Secure the metal plate with the three screws. Put the side cover back on. Reconnect the interface cable to your printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power switch. To check whether the DIMM has been installed properly, you can print the Print Settings listing that shows the current memory size.
Page 144: Hard Disk Drive (Hd-Ex)
Four shoulder screws Four screws (4) Quick Setup Guide Use the longer cable for this printer model. The shorter cable is for other printers. Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
Page 145 Loosen the three screws, and then remove the metal plate by lifting it up slightly. Put the four shoulder screws, supplied with the HDD unit, into the bottom of the HDD. 4 - 18 OPTIONS Figure 4-17 Figure 4-18...
Page 146 Install the HDD base plate by putting the four screws into the four holes of the metal plate so that the HDD pins point to the back of the printer. Then secure the plate with the four screws. Figure 4-19...
Page 147 Secure the metal plate with the three screws. Put the side cover back on. Reconnect the interface cable to your printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power switch. Format the HDD from the control panel. See Chapter 3 for details.
Page 148: Ir-Da Interface (Ir-1000)
Ir-DA interface (IR-1000) IR-1000 connects to any printer and prints data without using connecting cables. Supports IrDA1.1 infrared communication standard. Fully compatible with Windows ® and Windows 2000 infrared printer device. Transmits and receives data at up to 4 MB a second.
Page 149: Optional Font Package (Bs-3000)
Optional font package (BS-3000) The optional font package (BS-3000) is the CD-ROM you need for installing the 136 PS3 Agfa and TrueType Fonts. Optional barcode fonts package (BT-1000) The optional Barcode fonts package (BT-1000) is the CD-ROM you need for installing the Barcode fonts. 4 - 22 OPTIONS...
Page 150: Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance Replacing the consumables You will need to replace the consumables regularly. 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 explanation in this chapter. TONER LIFE END See the TONER LIFE END explanation in this chapter.
Page 151: Toner Cartridge
For both conditions the printer will stop printing, until a new toner cartridge has been put into the printer. TONER LIFE END can only be cleared, by putting a new toner cartridge into the drum unit.
Page 152: Replacing The Toner Cartridge
To make sure you get high quality print, make sure you use quality toner cartridges. When you want to buy toner cartridges, call the dealer you bought the printer from. Open the top cover of the printer. Push down the blue lock lever and take out the toner cartridge.
Page 153 Pull off the yellow plastic protective cover. Put the toner cartridge in the printer immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown in Figure 5-7.
Page 154 Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the printer. If you put it in properly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically. Close the top cover of the printer. If the LCD shows CARTRIDGE ERROR, take out the toner cartridge and then put it back into the printer again.
Page 155: Drum Unit
CHANGE DRUM SOON message CHANGE DRUM SOON The printer uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, it means the drum unit is near the end of its life. We recommend that you replace the drum unit with a new one before there is a noticeable deterioration in the print quality.
Page 156 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 in Figure 5-11. Figure 5-9...
Page 157 Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. Do not touch the shaded parts shown in Figure 5-13. Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste.
Page 158 Unpack the new drum unit. Wait to unpack a drum unit until immediately before you put it in the printer. Exposure to direct sunlight or room light may damage the drum unit. Do not touch the shaded parts shown in Figure 5-14.
Page 159 Put the drum unit assembly in the printer. We recommend that you clean the inside of the printer when you replace the drum unit. See Cleaning in this chapter. Reset the page counter following the instructions we have supplied with the new drum unit.
Page 160: Replacing Maintenance Parts
Replacing Maintenance Parts You will need to replace the maintenance parts regularly to maintain print quality. When it is time to replace these parts, the following messages will appear on the LCD. REPLACE PF KIT See Maintenance Messages in this chapter. REPLACE FUSER See Maintenance Messages in this chapter.
Page 161: Cleaning
Cleaning Clean the outside and inside of the printer with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the drum unit, make sure you clean the inside of the printer. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the printer with a dry soft cloth.
Page 162 Wipe the outside of the printer with a soft cloth to remove dust. Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. Put the paper tray back in the printer, and then close the multi-purpose tray. Plug the printer power cord back in, and then turn the printer power switch back on.
Page 163: Cleaning The Inside Of The Printer
Cleaning the inside of the printer When you clean the inside of the printer, pay attention to the following: If your clothes are smeared with toner, wipe off the toner with a dry cloth and immediately wash the clothes in cold water to avoid stains.
Page 164 Inside the printer Wipe off toner and paper dust from the metal plate in the printer with a dry, soft cloth. Metal plate Wipe the scanner window with a dry, soft cloth.
Page 165 Put the drum unit assembly in the printer. Close the top cover. Plug the printer power cord back in, and then turn the printer power switch back on. 5 - 16 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...
Page 166: Cleaning The Corona Wire
Cleaning the corona wire If you are experiencing print quality problems, please clean the corona wire as follows: Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer power cord. Open the top cover. Take out the drum unit assembly (drum unit with the toner cartridge).
Page 167 Put the drum unit assembly back in the printer. Close the top cover. Plug the printer power cord back in, and then turn the printer power switch back on. 5 - 18 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...
Page 168: Maintenance Messages
Maintenance Messages This printer will regularly prompt you to replace parts so you can rely upon it to maintain the best print quality. LCD Message Item Paper feeding kit REPLACE PF KIT MP Paper feeding kit REPLACE PF KIT 1...
Page 169: Troubleshooting
Take some paper out of the output tray. Put the same size paper in the paper tray or multi- purpose tray that is selected in the printer driver, and then press Go. You can only have up to three lower trays. Remove any extra lower trays.
Page 170 The CompactFlash card is installed properly. The installed CompactFlash card is formatted properly Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. If this error message appears again, replace the CompactFlash card with a newone. Make sure of the following points: The cable is connected correctly.
Page 171 Error Message DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL MEMORY FULL IGNORE DATA ACCESSORY ERROR OPTION MISMATCH CLEAN DRUM UNIT 6 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Action Add more memory. See Installing extra DIMM memory in Chapter 4. Add more memory. See Installing extra DIMM memory in Chapter 4.
Page 172: Maintenance Messages
Maintenance messages Maintenance message CHANGE DRUM SOON TONER LOW TONER LIFE END REPLACE PF KIT MP REPLACE PF KIT1 REPLACE PF KIT2 REPLACE PF KIT3 REPLACE PF KIT4 REPLACE FUSER REPLACE LASER Action The drum unit is almost at the end of life. Prepare a new drum unit.
Page 173: Call Service Messages
Call service messages Call service message ERROR ### 6 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Action Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. If this does not clear the problem, call your dealer or a Brother-authorized service representative.
Page 174: Troubleshooting Paper Handling
Fan the paper well and put it back in firmly. Make sure you have chosen the manual feed mode in the printer driver. The printer can load envelopes from the multi- purpose tray. You must set up your application software to print on the size of envelopes you are using.
Page 175 6 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation Turn over the paper in the paper tray. Change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thicker setting. Make sure that the cable is connected to the printer. Make sure that you have chosen the appropriate printer driver.
Page 176: Paper Jams And How To Clear Them
Paper jams and how to clear them If paper jams inside the printer, the printer will stop. One of the following LCD messages will appear to tell you where to find the jammed paper. JAM A1 JAM A2 JAM A3...
Page 177 Paper may jam in the paper tray, inside the printer, in the face-up output tray or where the paper comes out of the printer. Check where the jam is and follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. If the error message still appears on the LCD after you remove the jammed paper, there may be more paper jammed somewhere else.
Page 178: Jam A1 (Paper Jam In The Multi-Purpose Tray)
When loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray and stays below the maximum paper mark ( Open the top cover of the printer and close it, or press Go to start printing. JAM A1...
Page 179: Jam A2 / A3 / A4 / A5
JAM A2 / A3 / A4 / A5 (Paper jam inside the Paper tray) The LCD names for the paper trays are as follows. Upper paper tray Optional Lower tray JAM A2 JAM A3 JAM A4 JAM A5 6 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Tray Name LCD Panel Desctiption Tray 1...
Page 180 If a paper jam occurs inside the paper tray, follow these steps: Pull the paper tray out of the printer. Pull out the jammed paper. If you cannot pull out a small piece of jammed paper, you can remove it by turning the dial to the lower position, as shown below.
Page 181 Put the paper tray back in the printer. Open the top cover of the printer, and then close it to resume printing. Do not pull out the upper paper tray while paper is feeding from a lower paper tray because this will cause a paper jam.
Page 182: Jam B (Paper Jam Inside The Printer)
WARNING After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer are extremely hot. When you open the top cover of the printer, never touch the fuser or the fixing roller. Inside the printer After you have removed the jammed paper, print a few test pages.
Page 183 Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper from inside the printer. Push down the blue lock lever of the drum unit assembly and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. Remove a piece of jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit.
Page 184 Put the drum unit assembly back in the printer (press firmly). Close the top cover of the printer. TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 16...
Page 185: Jam C (Paper Jam Where The Paper Comes Out / Paper Jam In The Face-Up Output Tray)
Use both hands to slowly pull the jammed paper from the paper exit. If a Duplex unit is on the printer, take it off the printer. After you pull out the jammed paper, put the Duplex unit back on the printer.
Page 186 Open the face-up output tray. Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper. Close the face-up output tray. Open the top cover of the printer, and then close it to resume printing. Figure 6-13 Figure 6-14 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 18...
Page 187: Jam D (Paper Jam In The Duplex Unit)
JAM D (paper jam in the Duplex unit) Use both hands to slowly pull the jammed paper from the paper exit of the Duplex unit. Use both hands to gently open the Duplex unit cover. 6 - 19 TROUBLESHOOTING JAM D Figure 6-15...
Page 188 Use both hands to pull the Duplex unit out of the printer. Look inside the printer's slot for the Duplex unit to make sure that the jammed paper is not in there. When you pull out the Duplex unit, be sure to hold it firmly with both hands (the shaded part in the illustration is heavier).
Page 189 Pull out the jammed paper from inside the Duplex unit. Put the Duplex unit back in the printer. Gently close the Duplex unit cover. 6 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Figure 6-18 Figure 6-19...
Page 190: Jam E (Paper Jam Inside The Mailbox Unit)
If there is a paper jam in the Mailbox unit, follow these steps: Open the back cover of the Mailbox unit. Pull out the jammed paper. Close the back cover of the mailbox. Open the top cover of the printer, and then close it to restart printing. JAM E Figure 6-20...
Page 191: Improving The Print Quality
See Positioning the printer in Chapter 1. If the whole page is too light, the Toner Save Mode may be on. Turn off Toner Save Mode in the printer Properties tab of the driver. Try using a new toner cartridge. See Replacing the toner cartridge in Chapter 5.
Page 192 See What kind of paper can I use? in Chapter 1. If you don't use the printer very often, the paper may have been in the paper tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray.
Page 193 Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black lines down the page Printed pages have toner stains stripes down the page. 108 mm (4.25 in.) 108 mm (4.25 in.) Black spots Black spots at 108 mm (4.25 in.) intervals. All black ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk...
Page 194 You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. See Cleaning the inside of the printer or the Maintenance Tutorial video on the supplied CD-ROM. The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.
Page 195: Solving Print Problems
6 - 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation Make sure the printer cable is not too long. We recommend that you use a parallel cable that is less than 1.8 metres (6 feet) long. Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken.
Page 196: Other Problems
The printer prints the first couple of pages correctly but some following pages have text missing. Recommendation Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. If you have an interface-switching device, make sure that you choose the correct printer. Recommendation...
Page 197: Printing From Dos
HDD is fitted properly the HDD is formatted properly. Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. If this error message appears again, replace the HDD with a new one.
Page 198: Br-Script 3
BR-Script 3 Problem The printer cannot print. If IGNORE DATA appears on the LCD, please do the The print speed slows down. The printer cannot print EPS data. If you do not follow the instructions for using the printer, you may be responsible for all repairs.
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Page 200: Appendix
Appendix Printer specifications Printing Print method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser-beam scanning Laser Wave length: Pulse duration: Output: Resolution Windows Windows NT Windows Windows ® Print speed 28 pages per minute for Europe and other countries (1200, 600 or 300 dpi / A4 size)
Page 201 For more information about resident fonts, see Resident Fonts in Appendix. When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (timeout), it enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the printer is turned off. The default timeout is 30 minutes.
Page 202: Functions
RS-232C serial and Universal Serial Bus. HL-7050: HL-7050N: 32 MB (expandable to 288 MB with two DIMMs) The factory installed standard memory varies depending on the printer model and country. Control panel Seven buttons, one LED, and one LCD that is a two-line, 16-column display with a three color back light.
Page 203: Options
Maximum 500 sheets x 3 trays Duplex unit for duplex printing (DX-7000) Mailbox unit for output source (MX-7000 series) Stabilizer Stabilizer for safety after installing multiple optional devices on the printer (SB-4000) Network Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX Print server (NC-4100h) connectivity (For HL-7050 only)
Page 204: Electrical And Mechanical
Stand-by: Stand-by in sleep mode: 16 W or less OFF: At 25°C (77°F) of room temperature. The only way to achieve 0 W power is to unplug the printer from the power source. Noise per Printing: ISO 9296 Stand-by: (You might want to install printers with a sound power level of Lwad 63 dB (A) or more in a separate room or cubicle.)
Page 205: Paper Specifications
Card stock Thin paper When you print on thick paper, labels and card stock, we recommend that you select the media type setting in the printer driver according to the paper weight. A - 6 TRAY1 MP TRAY TRAY 2, TRAY 3, TRAY 4...
Page 206 Tray 1 Paper size A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 Number of 500 sheets (80 g/m or 20 lb) sheets Paper size A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), Executive Number of sheets MP tray A4, Letter, Legal, B5 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), (JIS), B5 (ISO),...
Page 207 You must use the face-up output tray for certain print media. When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to the page for each printing method by clicking the Media type Face-down Plain paper Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper Thicker paper Transparency...
Page 208 Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. to 105 g/m (16 lb to 28 lb)
Page 209: Fonts
Fonts 66 scalable and 12 bitmapped fonts This printer has the following scalable fonts and bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used will vary according to your emulation mode. HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes Scalable fonts:...
Page 210 Brother Original Fonts: Bermuda Script Germany San Diego US Roman Bitmapped fonts (portrait and landscape): LetterGothic16.66 Medium, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic OCR-A OCR-B A - 11...
Page 211: 66 Scalable Fonts
66 scalable fonts 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 Calgary MediumItalic Cleveland Condensed Connecticut Copenhagen Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic Germany Guatemala Antique, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic Helsinki, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique...
Page 212: Symbol And Character Sets
Symbol and character sets For the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes, you can select the symbol and character sets in the PRINT MENU. See About emulation modes in Chapter 3. If you have chosen the HP-GL emulation menu, you can choose the standard or alternate character set in the PRINT MENU.
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Page 228: Epson Mode
EPSON Mode The following table shows characters that are only available in the matching character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values so that characters will be replaced with the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set.
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Page 242: Quick Reference For Commands
Quick reference for commands Bar code control The printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. Print bar codes or expanded characters Code ESC i 27 105 1B 69 Format: ESC i n ... n \ Creates bar codes or expanded characters according to the segment of parameters "n ...
Page 243 Bar code mode n = 't0' or 'T0 n = 't1' or 'T1 n = 't3' or 'T3' n = 't4' or 'T4' n = 't5' or 'T5 n = 't6' or 'T6 n = 't9' or 'T9 n = 't12' or 'T12 n = 't13' or 'T13 n = 't14' or 'T14 n = 't130' or 'T130...
Page 244 Bar Code, expanded character, line block drawing and box drawing n = 's0' or 'S0 n = 's1' or 'S1 n = 's3' or 'S3 This parameter selects the bar code style as above. When the EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code mode is selected, this bar code style parameter is ignored.
Page 245 Preset: Human readable line OFF All others This parameter shows whether or not the printer prints the human readable line below the bar code. Human readable characters are always printed with OCR-B font of 10 pitch and all the current character style enhancements are masked.
Page 246 Bar code, expanded character, line block drawing and box drawing offset in X-axis n = 'xnnn' or 'Xnnn' This parameter shows the offset from the left margin in the 'u'- or 'U'- specified unit. Bar code & expanded character offset in Y-axis n = 'ynnn' or 'Ynnn' This parameter shows the downward offset from the current print position in the 'u'- or 'U'-specified unit.
Page 247 Expanded character rotation n = 'a0' or 'A1 'Upright (preset) n = 'a1' or 'A1 'Rotated 90 degrees n = 'a2' or 'A2 'Upside down, rotated 180 degrees n = 'a3' or 'A3 'Rotated 270 degrees Bar code data start n = "b"...
Page 248 A number of characters other than above will cause data error that results in the bar code data being printed as normal print data. If the check digit is not correct, the printer calculates the correct check digit automatically so that the correct bar code data will be printed. When EAN13 is selected, adding '+' and a two-digit or five-digit number after the data can create an add-on code.
Page 249 Code 128 sets A, B and C can be individually selected. Set A indicates characters Hex 00 to 5F. Set B includes characters Hex 20 to 7F. Set C includes the pairs 00 to 99. Switching is allowed between the code sets by sending %A, %B, or %C. FNC 1, 2, 3, and 4 are produced with %1, %2, %3, and %4.
Page 250: Example Program Listings
Example Program Listings WIDTH "LPT1:",255 'CODE 39 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it0r1s0o0x00y00bCODE39?\"; 'Interleaved 2 of 5 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it1r1s0o0x00y20b123456?\"; 'FIM LPRINT CHR$(27);"it3r1o0x00y40bA\"; 'Post Net LPRINT CHR$(27);"it4r1o0x00y60b1234567890?\"; 'EAN-8 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x00y70b1234567?\"; 'UPC-A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x50y70b12345678901?\"; 'EAN-13 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x100y70b123456789012?\"; 'UPC-E LPRINT CHR$(27);"it6r1o0x150y70b0123456?\"; 'Codabar LPRINT CHR$(27);"it9r1s0o0x00y100bA123456A\"; 'Code 128 set A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it12r1o0x00y120bCODE128A12345?\";...
Page 251 ... 2-4 BR-Script 3 ... 2-1 BR-Script 3 menu ... 3-30 BR-Script 3 problems ... 6-30 BRAdmin professional ... 2-17 (USA/Canada) Brother numbers ... iv BS-3000 ... 4-22 buttons ... 3-2 Call Service Messages ... 6-5 CD-ROM for Macintosh users ...
Page 252 Printer Status messages ...3-19 proof data ...3-8 Proprinter XL mode ...3-37 public data ...3-8 Quality menu ... 3-24 RAM ...4-13 (USA) register your printer ... iv Reprint button ... 3-2 reprint last job ...3-6 Reset menu ...3-33 SB-4000 ...4-2 scalable font ... A-10 secure data ...3-9...
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