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...' and 'Customer Education' sections. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special...
...' and 'Customer Education' sections. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read this manual from the CD-ROM at all your one stop resource for quick and easy reference at any time. Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER'S GUIDE Please read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special...
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... machine, not just the one from within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - For USA & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which...
... machine, not just the one from within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - For USA & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which...
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Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. iii Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✏ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. !
Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to remember when using the printer. iii Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✏ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to prevent possible personal injury. !
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...! To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. iv y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the...
...! To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. iv y Do not use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the...
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... is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use? PPrriinntt MMeeddiiaa aanndd SSiizzee RReeccoommmmeennddeedd PPaappeerr PPrriinnttaabbllee AArreeaa 1-8 11--88 11--99 ...
... is included in the Carton IInntteerrffaaccee ccaabbllee GGeenneerraallVViieeww 1-1 11--22 11--33 Positioning the Printer 1-6 PPoowweerr SSuuppppllyy 11--66 EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt 11--77 What kind of Paper can I Use? PPrriinntt MMeeddiiaa aanndd SSiizzee RReeccoommmmeennddeedd PPaappeerr PPrriinnttaabbllee AArreeaa 1-8 11--88 11--99 ...
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Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-2 Error Message Printouts 6-4 Paper Handling 6-5 Paper Jams and How to Clear Them 6-6 Other Problems FFoorr MMaacciinnttoosshh wwiitthh UUSSBB Improving the Print Quality 6-10 66--1111 6-12 How to Print Correctly APPENDIX Printer Specifications 6-18 A-1 Important Information for Choosing Your Paper A-6 Trademarks A-10 INDEX I-1 ix
Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-2 Error Message Printouts 6-4 Paper Handling 6-5 Paper Jams and How to Clear Them 6-6 Other Problems FFoorr MMaacciinnttoosshh wwiitthh UUSSBB Improving the Print Quality 6-10 66--1111 6-12 How to Print Correctly APPENDIX Printer Specifications 6-18 A-1 Important Information for Choosing Your Paper A-6 Trademarks A-10 INDEX I-1 ix
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Printer 2. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CD-ROM 5. CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Documents 2 4.
Printer 2. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. CD-ROM 5. CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ slightly from one country to see that you purchased the printer. 1-1 AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from this figure depending on the country where 0 you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Documents 2 4.
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... connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard. 1-2 Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to use. • Today most parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some...
... connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard. 1-2 Interface cable CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER • An interface cable is longer than 3 metres (10 feet). (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • When you intend to use. • Today most parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some...
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Manual feed slot 7. AC power inlet 4. Face down output tray 3. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. Paper cassette 5. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Rear cover 2. Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2.
Manual feed slot 7. AC power inlet 4. Face down output tray 3. Front cover 4. Power switch 3. Paper cassette 5. General View ♦ Front View 1 7 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 1. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Parallel Interface connector 4 2 3 1-3 Rear cover 2. Control panel 4 1. Tray extension flap 2.
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AC power inlet 4. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. Rear cover 2. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2.
AC power inlet 4. USB connector 2 1. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. Rear cover 2. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 2 1-4 Power switch 3. ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 5 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 6 5 4 3 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. Rear cover 2.
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Parallel Interface connector 5. LED 9. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Rear cover 2. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. USB Interface connector 6.
Parallel Interface connector 5. LED 9. AC power inlet 4. Power switch 3. Test button CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 3 1-5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX L F A TEST 7 89 6 5 4 1. Rear cover 2. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. USB Interface connector 6.
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Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 If you use an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. AC power...cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on....
Do not share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you cannot avoid using the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 1-6 If you use an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter. AC power...cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. Positioning the Printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please take note of the following before using the printer with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on....
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...°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) • Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place...
...°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) • Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) • The printer should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place...
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Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to 10 sheets Only A4, Letter ✔ Only ... to 161 g/m2 (28 to see the detailed information for each selection. Upper paper tray Manual feed slot Optional lower tray Tray 1 Manual Tray 2 (For HL-1450, HL-1470N users only) Click the check mark in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS...
Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Bond paper ✔ Thick paper or Thicker paper ✔ Up to 10 sheets Only A4, Letter ✔ Only ... to 161 g/m2 (28 to see the detailed information for each selection. Upper paper tray Manual feed slot Optional lower tray Tray 1 Manual Tray 2 (For HL-1450, HL-1470N users only) Click the check mark in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS...
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... help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80...
... help you purchase large quantities of approximately 5%. avoid acidic or alkaline paper. • Use Long grain paper. • Use paper with this printer. Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80...
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Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10 Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area.
Portrait 1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 4 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Landscape 1 2 3 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 1-10 Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area.
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in this chapter. in the printer driver. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
in this chapter. in the printer driver. Printing on plain paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver 1-11 Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. Printing on Plain Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER You can I Use?" Select the paper you use referring to "What Kind of Paper can print on Plain Paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot.
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Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. 2. Make sure that the tips of the printer. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12
Pull the paper cassette completely out of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette. Load paper into the slots correctly. 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 3. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. 2. Make sure that the tips of the printer. Adjust the paper guides at all four corners. 1-12
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...; Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the printer. Paper can be printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you ...print on the sliding guide. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side to be loaded up...
...; Note y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down in the printer. Paper can be printed (blank side) face down output tray. 1 y If you choose not to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that you ...print on the sliding guide. y When you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer. 6. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper already printed on one side, load the side to be loaded up...
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Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Plain Paper from the Manual Feed Slot ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 2 into the manual feed slot. 1. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14
Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Plain Paper from the Manual Feed Slot ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper 2 into the manual feed slot. 1. in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver PS driver 1-14