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You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE Please read 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.
You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE Please read 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton 1-1 Components 1-1 General View 1-8 Positioning the printer 1-10 Power supply 1-10 Environment 1-11 What kind of paper can I use 1-12 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 1-31 Printing to the Face up output tray (Face up printing 1-37 Printing on both sides of the paper (Duplex printing 1-39 Manual Feed 1-42
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton 1-1 Components 1-1 General View 1-8 Positioning the printer 1-10 Power supply 1-10 Environment 1-11 What kind of paper can I use 1-12 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 1-31 Printing to the Face up output tray (Face up printing 1-37 Printing on both sides of the paper (Duplex printing 1-39 Manual Feed 1-42
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... information, see Chapter 2) Automatic E-mail Printing For administrators Network utility (For Administrator) • BRAdmin Professional • Network Printer Driver Wizard • Network Print Software • Storage Manager 3 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 4 Brother Solutions Center Introduction to our user support web page. You can easily access it and receive the...
... information, see Chapter 2) Automatic E-mail Printing For administrators Network utility (For Administrator) • BRAdmin Professional • Network Printer Driver Wizard • Network Print Software • Storage Manager 3 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 4 Brother Solutions Center Introduction to our user support web page. You can easily access it and receive the...
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4 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 5 Brother Solutions Center 6 Read me CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-7
4 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 5 Brother Solutions Center 6 Read me CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-7
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Click the check mark in this manual are named as shown below. Media type Plain paper Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper Transparencies Label Envelopes Card stock Tray 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ up ..., Upper paper tray or optional Lower paper tray. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer usually loads paper from the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Plain paper Envelopes Thick paper or Thicker paper...
Click the check mark in this manual are named as shown below. Media type Plain paper Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper Transparencies Label Envelopes Card stock Tray 1 ✔ ✔ ✔ up ..., Upper paper tray or optional Lower paper tray. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer usually loads paper from the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Plain paper Envelopes Thick paper or Thicker paper...
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... you place paper in the Multi-purpose tray when the setting MANUAL FEED = ON has been set MANUAL FEED and MP SIZE in PAPER mode. • If you can select it in the Multi-purpose tray, the paper should be inserted top edge ... will not have to 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: • If your application software supports a manual feed selection in the Print menu, you use pre-printed paper in that...
... you place paper in the Multi-purpose tray when the setting MANUAL FEED = ON has been set MANUAL FEED and MP SIZE in PAPER mode. • If you can select it in the Multi-purpose tray, the paper should be inserted top edge ... will not have to 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: • If your application software supports a manual feed selection in the Print menu, you use pre-printed paper in that...
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Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT4.0 Macintosh (via Network) Macintosh (via USB) PCL driver ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PS driver If you want to print from a DOS application, please see Chapter 6 of this manual. 2-2
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT4.0 Macintosh (via Network) Macintosh (via USB) PCL driver ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PS driver If you want to print from a DOS application, please see Chapter 6 of this manual. 2-2
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...Print settings. • You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save mode, which reduces the printer density. • With the Print setting set to MANUAL, you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. 2-5 If 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 change the Brightness, Contrast, Graphics mode settings and TrueType mode options manually. ♦ Duplex This printer has a Duplex printing function as standard...
...Print settings. • You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save mode, which reduces the printer density. • With the Print setting set to MANUAL, you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for each orientation. 2-5 If 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 change the Brightness, Contrast, Graphics mode settings and TrueType mode options manually. ♦ Duplex This printer has a Duplex printing function as standard...
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... and make settings for them in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 1 You can manually add or delete options. Accessories CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE When you press "Auto Detect", options that are reflected in the printer driver. Automatic Printer Options Detection This function detects the current optional unit devices automatically and the available...
... and make settings for them in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 1 You can manually add or delete options. Accessories CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE When you press "Auto Detect", options that are reflected in the printer driver. Automatic Printer Options Detection This function detects the current optional unit devices automatically and the available...
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This function has been factory set to ON. For more information, see Chapter 3. 2-23 CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE 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. The printer can select among the following emulation combinations: EPSON (default) HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 EPSON FX-850 IBM HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 IBM Proprinter XL You can select the emulation mode manually in the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode by using the control panel.
This function has been factory set to ON. For more information, see Chapter 3. 2-23 CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE 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. The printer can select among the following emulation combinations: EPSON (default) HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 EPSON FX-850 IBM HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 IBM Proprinter XL You can select the emulation mode manually in the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode by using the control panel.
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If the function does not work properly, either select the required emulation mode manually using the control panel. • Try this function with your software. 2-24 Note When you may need to use the IBM emulation mode you use ... software or network server. Since the factory setting is the EPSON emulation mode, to select it in the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode using the printer panel switches or use the Automatic emulation selection, note the following: • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, because the...
If the function does not work properly, either select the required emulation mode manually using the control panel. • Try this function with your software. 2-24 Note When you may need to use the IBM emulation mode you use ... software or network server. Since the factory setting is the EPSON emulation mode, to select it in the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode using the printer panel switches or use the Automatic emulation selection, note the following: • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, because the...
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For more information, see 3-32 3-20 USER'S GUIDE Control Panel setting menu We named the Paper tray in this manual and LCD panel as shown below . ♦ INFORMATION For more information, see 3-21 ♦ PAPER For more information, see 3-22 ♦ QUALITY For more information, ...
For more information, see 3-32 3-20 USER'S GUIDE Control Panel setting menu We named the Paper tray in this manual and LCD panel as shown below . ♦ INFORMATION For more information, see 3-21 ♦ PAPER For more information, see 3-22 ♦ QUALITY For more information, ...
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USER'S GUIDE PAPER Setting Menu SOURCE MP FIRST MANUAL FEED DUPLEX Description =AUTO / MP TRAY /TRAY1 / TRAY2 =OFF/ON Feed paper from the MP tray first. =OFF/ON =OFF/ON(LONG BIND)/ON(SHORT ... a print resolution of 300, 600 or HQ1200. =OFF/LIGHT/MEDIUM/DARK HRC: High Resolution Control offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with a resolution of 300 or 600 dpi. =OFF/ON =-6:0:6 Increase or decrease the print density. 3-22
USER'S GUIDE PAPER Setting Menu SOURCE MP FIRST MANUAL FEED DUPLEX Description =AUTO / MP TRAY /TRAY1 / TRAY2 =OFF/ON Feed paper from the MP tray first. =OFF/ON =OFF/ON(LONG BIND)/ON(SHORT ... a print resolution of 300, 600 or HQ1200. =OFF/LIGHT/MEDIUM/DARK HRC: High Resolution Control offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with a resolution of 300 or 600 dpi. =OFF/ON =-6:0:6 Increase or decrease the print density. 3-22
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...-Script is the emulation mode in which this type of laser printer. PostScript Language Program Design. PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1988. • Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript Language Reference Manual. Many software applications support this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. This printer supports level 3. PostScript Language Reference...
...-Script is the emulation mode in which this type of laser printer. PostScript Language Program Design. PostScript Language Tutorial and Cookbook. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1988. • Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript Language Reference Manual. Many software applications support this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. This printer supports level 3. PostScript Language Reference...
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MODE PAPER QUALITY SETUP MENU SOURCE MP FIRST MP SIZE= MANUAL FEED DUPLEX RESOLUTION HRC TONER SAVE DENSITY 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 =0 =ENGLISH =0 =5 MIN. =OFF =OFF =ON =AUTO (EPSON) =OFF CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL 3-37
MODE PAPER QUALITY SETUP MENU SOURCE MP FIRST MP SIZE= MANUAL FEED DUPLEX RESOLUTION HRC TONER SAVE DENSITY 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 =0 =ENGLISH =0 =5 MIN. =OFF =OFF =ON =AUTO (EPSON) =OFF CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL 3-37
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... the optional memory. Load the correct size of the Jam clear cover in Chapter 4. 6-1 FUSER OPEN FACE UP OPEN JAM XXXXXX MANUAL FEED BUFFER ERROR STORAGE FULL DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL Close the Jam clear cover. See "Paper jams and how to clear them". ...the Go switch. Remove the jammed paper from the indicated area. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 5. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. LCD messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages OOppeerraattoorr CCaallll MMeessssaaggee TONER EMPTY NO PAPER XXXX COVER OPEN AAccttiioonn Replace the Toner cartridge with...
... the optional memory. Load the correct size of the Jam clear cover in Chapter 4. 6-1 FUSER OPEN FACE UP OPEN JAM XXXXXX MANUAL FEED BUFFER ERROR STORAGE FULL DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL Close the Jam clear cover. See "Paper jams and how to clear them". ...the Go switch. Remove the jammed paper from the indicated area. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 5. Load paper into the indicated printer tray. LCD messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages OOppeerraattoorr CCaallll MMeessssaaggee TONER EMPTY NO PAPER XXXX COVER OPEN AAccttiioonn Replace the Toner cartridge with...
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... not load paper from the Multi-purpose tray. The printer does not print on the Control panel. • The printer can not hold the prescribed number of paper in the paper cassette, and then try again. • Make sure that MANUAL FEED = ON (STOP) is not selected on the Control panel. • ...Fan the paper, and then re-install the paper firmly. • Make sure that MANUAL FEED = ON (...
... not load paper from the Multi-purpose tray. The printer does not print on the Control panel. • The printer can not hold the prescribed number of paper in the paper cassette, and then try again. • Make sure that MANUAL FEED = ON (STOP) is not selected on the Control panel. • ...Fan the paper, and then re-install the paper firmly. • Make sure that MANUAL FEED = ON (...
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Print media and size APPENDIX The Paper trays and LCD panel descriptions in the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Plain paper Envelopes Thick paper or Thicker paper Appendix-5 ...A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Tray 2 ✔ ✔ Duplex Select the Media type printing in this manual are named as shown below. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer loads paper from either the installed Multi-purpose tray, Upper paper tray or optional Lower paper...
Print media and size APPENDIX The Paper trays and LCD panel descriptions in the printer driver ✔ Plain paper ✔ Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Plain paper Envelopes Thick paper or Thicker paper Appendix-5 ...A4, Letter ✔ ✔ Tray 2 ✔ ✔ Duplex Select the Media type printing in this manual are named as shown below. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer loads paper from either the installed Multi-purpose tray, Upper paper tray or optional Lower paper...
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... to obtain technical information about PostScript commands, see 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. PostScript Language Reference Manual, third Edition. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1985. • Adobe Systems Incorporated. This BR...
... to obtain technical information about PostScript commands, see 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. PostScript Language Reference Manual, third Edition. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., 1985. • Adobe Systems Incorporated. This BR...
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..., and TrueType is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh are subject to change without notice...registered trademarks in the United States and other brand and product names mentioned in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Trademarks APPENDIX The Brother logo is a U.S. Windows is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L,...
..., and TrueType is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh are subject to change without notice...registered trademarks in the United States and other brand and product names mentioned in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Trademarks APPENDIX The Brother logo is a U.S. Windows is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L,...