Brother Laser Printer HL-8050N User's Guide For visually-impaired users : This User’s Guide can be read by Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Please read 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. Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the printer.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. I Trademarks .......................................................................................................................... VI Compilation and Publication ................................................................................................. VI For US and Canada ................................................................
Load A4/Letter Paper in the Paper Tray ................................................................................. 2-9 Printing on A4/Letter Paper from the Paper Tray ................................................................. 2-11 Load Paper Larger than A4/Letter Size in the Paper Tray ................................................... 2-12 Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray .......................................................................................
Secure Print Button ................................................................................................................ 4-3 + or - Button ............................................................................................................................ 4-3 To move through menus on the LCD ................................................................................. 4-3 To enter numbers ................................................................................................
Paper Jams Around the Fuser Unit ...................................................................................... 5-22 Paper Jams Around the Toner Cartridge .............................................................................. 5-25 Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit ............................................................................................. 5-27 Paper Jams in the Offset Catch Tray ...................................................................................
Recommended Paper ......................................................................................................A-28 Special paper ...................................................................................................................A-29 Printable Area .............................................................................................................................A-30 Life Span of Consumable Items ..............................................................................
Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, Macintosh and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL 5e, PCL 6 and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Adobe, Adobe logo, Acrobat and PostScript are a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. This printer contains UFST and Micro Type from Agfa Division. ENERGY STAR® is a U.
For US and Canada Brother Numbers IMPORTANT: For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bought the printer. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product.
Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother has installed 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. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine. Call the number below and follow the recorded instructions to receive a fax about how to use the system and an index of fax back subjects. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 Internet Addresses Brother Global Web Site: http://www.
Important 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. Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Safety Information IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet/socket which is properly grounded/earthed through the normal standard wiring. Extension cords should not be used with the equipment. If it is essential that an extension cord has to be used, it must be a three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding/earthing.
For Europe and Other Countries Brother Numbers IMPORTANT: For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bought the printer. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product.
Regulations International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Laser Notices Laser Safety (100 - 127 V Model Only) This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S.
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
Radio Interference (220 - 240 V Model Only) This printer complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. IT power system (For Norway Only) This product is also designed for IT power system with Phase to phase voltage 230V. LAN Connection Caution: Connect this production to a LAN connection which is not subjected to over-voltages. Wiring Information (For U.K. only) Important If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.
“EC” Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Herewith declare that: Product description Product Name : Laser Printer : HL-8050N is in conformity with provisions of the R & TTE Directive (1999/5/EEC 2002) and we declare compliance with the following standards: R&TTE: EN300330-2 V1.1.1 EN301489-3 V1.3.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HL-8050N. This guide contains important information about the printer operation and precautions to be followed. To help you use it efficiently, please read this guide before using your new printer. Furthermore, after you read the guide, store it in a safe place. It will be useful in case you forget how to perform operations or if a problem occurs with the printer.
How to Use This Guide Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this User’s Guide: Conventions and Symbols used in this User’s Guide Example Meaning Alerts you to an important operating procedure that should be performed with care. Make sure that you read these items. Notes provide you with useful information. See Control Panel Overview on page 4-1. A cross reference to another section in this User’s Guide.
Special Features of This Printer This printer has the following special features: ■ With its up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution, it can print high quality documents and images. ■ Attains high-speed printing of up to 34/35 pages per minute (ppm) when printing the same A4/Letter-sized document. ■ You can load envelopes, labels, transparencies and paper of various sizes, from A6 to Legal, in all the paper trays including the two optional lower tray units.
Safety Precautions To ensure the safe operation of your printer, make sure that you read this section thoroughly before use. This section describes the conventions used in the guide. WARNING Indicates warning that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. CAUTION Indicates caution that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. This symbol alerts you to procedures that require close attention. Make sure that you read and follow the instructions carefully.
To lift the printer, face the front of the printer and grip the recessed areas at the bottom left and right with both hands. Never try to lift the printer by gripping any other areas. Lifting the printer by gripping other areas can cause the printer to fall, resulting in injuries. When lifting the printer, get a firm footing and bend your knees to avoid possible injuries to your back.
When moving the printer, do not tilt it more than the angles shown in the illustration below. If tilted excessively, the printer may fall, resulting in injuries. 10° 10° 10° 10° Operating Environment ■ Use the printer in a place that meets the following requirements: Ambient temperature range of 10 to 32 °C (50.0 to 89.6 °F), relative humidity of 15 to 85% (no condensation) When using the printer at an ambient temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F), the relative humidity should not exceed 65%.
Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections WARNING Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power:100-127 V AC ± 10% (90 V-140 V) or 220-240 V AC ± 10% (198 V-264 V) Frequency:50 ± 3Hz/60 ± 3Hz Ensure that the AC power cord connector and AC power outlet/socket are free of dust. In a damp environment, a contaminated connector can, over time, draw non-negligible amounts of current that can generate heat and eventually cause fire.
CAUTION Do not plug or unplug the printer when it is on. Unplugging a live connector can deform the plug and cause fire. When unplugging the printer, grasp the plug instead of the power cord. Forcibly pulling the AC power cord can damage it and cause a fire or an electric shock. Be sure to turn off and unplug the printer before accessing the interior of the printer for cleaning, maintenance, or troubleshooting. Accessing the interior of a live printer can result in electric shock.
Radio Interference This printer may interfere with radio or television reception, causing flickering or distortion. This can be determined by turning the printer off and on. To correct interference, perform one or a combination of the following procedures: ■ Move the printer away from a TV and/or radio. ■ Reposition the printer, TV and/or radio. ■ If the printer, TV and/or radio are plugged to the same AC power outlet/socket, unplug them, then plug them into different AC power outlets/sockets.
CAUTION Never touch an area indicated by a high-temperature warning label (on or near the fuser unit). Touching these areas may result in burns. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the fuser or rollers, do not use excessive force to remove it so as to avoid injuries or burns. Turn off the printer immediately and call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Do not place any heavy objects on the printer. An off-balance printer can fall over or the heavy object can fall, resulting in injuries.
Notes on Handling Consumables WARNING Never put a toner cartridge into a naked/open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries. Never put a transfer roll cartridge into a naked/open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries. Never heat the drum or scratch its surface. A heated or scratched drum can be hazardous to your health. Do not use a vacuum cleaner for cleaning any spilled toner. Use a cloth soaked with soapy water to wipe it out.
1 Basic Printer Operation Printer Part Names and Functions The names and functions of the various parts of the printer are as follows: Front View 1 2 8 7 3 6 No. 5 Name 4 Description 1 Center output tray Print jobs are output with the printed side facing down. 2 Control panel Use the buttons and display to control the printer. 3 Ventilation grille Releases heat to prevent the interior of the printer from overheating. 4 Paper meter Use the meter as a guide to refill the paper tray.
Back View 18 17 16 15 9 14 13 12 9 10 No. 11 Name Description 9 Ventilation grille Releases heat to prevent the interior of the printer from heating up. 10 Duplex unit connector Connect the optional duplex unit here. 11 AC power connector Connect the power cord here. 12 Option slot (for the CompactFlash card) Install the CompactFlash card here. 13 Ethernet interface connector To use the printer through a network, connect the Ethernet cable here.
Inside View No. Name Description 19 Paper stopper Raise this when printing on paper larger than A4/Letter size. 20 Toner cartridge Contains the toner and the photosensitive drum. 21 Top cover Open this when replacing the toner cartridge and removing jammed paper. 22 Transfer roll cartridge Transfers the image created on the drum surface to the paper, collects used toner. 23 Fuser unit Uses heat to fuse the toner to the paper. WARNING The fuser unit gets very hot during printing.
Connecting the AC Power Cord WARNING Three power specifications are listed below. The specifications that apply to your printer depend on its configuration. Connect the power plug only to a properly rated power outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric shocks. If in doubt, contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service.
Turning the Printer On and Off Turn the Printer On Turn the power on before operating the printer. When you have finished using the printer for the day or you do not intend to use it for a long period of time, turn the power off. Once the power is switched off, information such as print data saved in the printer will be deleted. 1 Press the power switch to the I position to turn the power on. Turn the Printer Off 1 2 Make sure that the printer is not processing any data.
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2 Usable Paper Types and Printing Method Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types Using paper that is unsuitable for printing can cause paper jams and deteriorate print quality. We recommend that you use the types of paper listed below to get the best results from your printer. Suitable Paper Types Suitable Basis Weight Make sure the paper you use complies with the following specifications.
Paper Trays, Types and Sizes The paper types, sizes, and the maximum number of sheets that you can load in the different trays are shown in the table below. Load all paper into the printer in the portrait orientation (lengthwise).
Plain paper Thick paper 60 g/m2 to 110 g/m2 (16 to 29 lb) 111 g/m2 to 159 g/m2 (30 to 42 lb) Thicker paper DX L L L L L L L L CT L L L Tray 2 Tray 3 / Tray 4 Select the Media type from the printer driver Plain paper Thick paper Envelopes 160 g/m2 to 216 g/m2 (43 to 57 lb) L L L L Tray 1 Transparencies Labels Thicker paper L L L L L L L L L L - L Transparency Plain paper Thick paper Thick paper Thicker paper ■ Using low-quality paper can cause creasing and deteriorate print qual
Special paper You can print the following types of 'speciality paper' from all of the paper trays. Paper size Paper type Transparencies* Letter (215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 10.9 in.)) A4 (210 x 297 mm (8.2 x 11.6 in.)) 3M P/N CG3300 Labels* Letter (215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 10.9 in.)) A4 (210 x 297 mm (8.2 x 11.6 in.)) Avery Laser Labels P/N 5160 (US) XEROX P/N 3R96178 (Europe) G21 Envelopes Com#10 (104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.1 x 9.4 in.)) C5 (162 x 229 mm (6.3 x 8.9 in.)) DL (110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.6 in.
Printable area When using PCL emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown below. Portrait 1 4 2 3 A4 Letter Legal B5 (JIS) B5 (ISO) Executive A5 1 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 2 6.01 mm (0.24 in) 6.35 mm (0.25 in) 6.35 mm (0.25 in) 5.84 mm (0.23 in) 6.01 mm (0.24 in) 6.35 mm (0.25 in) 6.01 mm (0.24 in) 3 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.
Portrait A4 Letter Legal B5 (JIS) B5 (ISO) Executive A5 1 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 2 5.0 mm (0.19 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 5.0 mm (0.19 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 5.0 mm (0.19 in) 3 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4 5.0 mm (0.19 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 5.
Unsuitable Paper Types Avoid using the following paper types as they can cause paper jams or damage the printer. ■ Transparencies other than those recommended.
Storing Paper Failure to properly store paper can cause paper jams, deteriorate print quality, or damage the printer. Store paper under the following conditions: ■ Between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 to 86 °F) ■ Between 30% and 65% relative humidity ■ In a dry place ■ After opening the package, wrap unused sheets in their original package and store in a cabinet or other dry place. ■ Store paper on a flat surface. Do not lean paper against other objects or place it in an upright position.
Loading Paper and Printing See the appropriate section below to load or change paper. For more information about suitable paper types, see Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Load A4/Letter Paper in the Paper Tray Follow the steps below to load A4 or Letter paper into any of paper trays. (Paper tray 1 is shown in the illustrations.) 1 Place the paper tray on a flat surface. 2 Remove the lid of the tray. 3 If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down.
4 Squeeze the length guide and slide it to fit the paper size. 5 Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to fit the paper size. 6 Load the paper with the side to be printed facing up and with all 4 corners aligned. ■ Do not load paper exceeding the maximum fill line or the maximum capacity allowed. ■ Align the right width guide with the paper width correctly. If the right width guide is not in place, the paper will not be properly fed and may cause a paper jam.
8 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. . Printing on A4/Letter Paper from the Paper Tray 1 Start printing from your program after loading A4 or letter paper in the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and so on. Select Tray1. Select Tray1. Select the Paper Size.
Load Paper Larger than A4/Letter Size in the Paper Tray Follow the steps below to load paper larger than A4 or Letter size into any of the paper trays. (Paper tray 1 is shown in the illustrations.) 1 Place the paper tray on a flat surface. 2 Remove the lid of the tray. 3 Slide the right and left lock tabs in the paper tray outwards to unlock them.
4 Hold the grip of the paper tray and pull its extendable part to the front until the centerpiece touches the marker for the paper size you are using. The right and left lock tabs in the paper tray move inwards and lock automatically. 5 Squeeze the length guide and slide it to fit the paper size. 6 Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to fit the paper size. 7 Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing up and with all 4 corners aligned.
8 Replace the lid of the paper tray. The lid of the tray must be firmly seated. If not, the paper might be misaligned. 9 Push the paper tray completely into the printer.
Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray Types of envelopes to avoid Do not use envelopes: ■ that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or an unusual shape ■ that are extremely shiny or textured ■ with clasps, snaps or tie strings ■ with self-adhesive closures ■ that are of baggy construction ■ that are not sharply creased ■ that are embossed (have raised writing on them) ■ that were previously printed by a laser printer ■ that are pre-printed on the inside ■ that cannot be arranged when put in a pile ■ that are made of p
Take care when selecting the settings for envelopes, because choosing them incorrectly may result in printing on the wrong side or in the wrong direction. Close the envelope flaps before feeding and load as illustrated below. You can use Com-10, Monarch, C5 and DL envelopes. ■ Do not use envelopes with tape seals. Printing on some types of pre-glued envelopes may not be possible, depending on the condition of the adhesive. We recommend using envelopes designed for laser printers.
2 Remove the lid of the tray. 3 If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. 4 Squeeze the length guide and slide it to fit the envelopes. 5 Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to fit the envelopes.
6 Load the envelopes with the side to be printed facing up and with all 4 corners aligned. ■ Do not load envelopes exceeding the maximum capacity allowed. ■ Align the right width guide with the envelope width correctly. If the right width guide is not in place, the envelope will not be properly fed and may cause a paper jam. ■ The flap must be placed face down with the flap on the right side edge. 7 Replace the lid of the paper tray. The lid of the tray must be firmly seated.
Printing on Envelopes from the Paper Tray 1 Start printing from your program after loading the envelopes in the printer. Select the envelope size, Orientation, and so on. Select Media Type. Select Tray1. Select Tray1. 2 Select Media Type. Select the envelope size. Follow the steps below to select the paper size from the control panel: (1) Press any of the Menu buttons (+, -, Set or Back) to take the printer off line.
Load Labels, Transparencies and Other Special Paper in the Paper Tray Types of special paper to avoid Do not use paper that is damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape. ■ Before using paper that has holes in it, such as organizer sheets, you must 'fan' the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. ■ Do not use paper with perforations (holes) at the edges. ■ Do not put the punched holes near the actuator (paper sensor). ■ Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together.
Follow the steps below to load transparencies into any of the paper trays. (Paper tray 1 is shown in the illustrations.) 1 Place the paper tray on a flat surface. 2 Remove the lid of the tray. 3 If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. 4 Squeeze the length guide and slide it to fit the paper size.
5 Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to fit the paper size. 6 Fan the paper well in small amounts. 7 Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing up and with all 4 corners aligned. ■ Transparencies for color printing may cause jams or fuser malfunctions. Do not use them. ■ Do not load paper exceeding the maximum capacity allowed. 8 Replace the lid of the paper tray. The lid of the tray must be firmly seated. If not, the paper might be misaligned.
9 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. Printing on Transparencies from the Paper Tray When printing on transparencies or specialty paper, make sure that you select the type of paper and image quality before sending the print command. ■ Use only transparencies that are designed for use with laser printers and for black and white printing. ■ Use only the recommended type of transparencies (See Special paper on page 2-4).
1 Start printing from your program after loading the transparencies in the printer. Select the Paper Size, Transparencies, and so on. Select a paper tray. Select a paper tray. Select the Transparencies. 2 - 24 USABLE PAPER TYPES AND PRINTING METHOD Select the Paper Size.
Printing to the Face-up Output Tray 1 Push the back lever up. 2 Put the paper in paper tray. When you have completed printing to the face-up output tray, push the back lever down.
Changing the Configuration for Options Once you set the initial configuration of the printer, you must reconfigure the printer driver when you install the following options: 1. Lower tray units (up to two LT-8000) 2. Memory expansion 3. Duplex unit (DX-8000) 4. Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) 4 3 2 1 For details about how to install options, see the instructions provided with the options. In the following section, it is assumed that the options are already installed.
The following DIMM size can be installed: 16MB TECHWORKS 12456-0001 32MB TECHWORKS 12457-0001 64 MB TECHWORKS 12458-0001 128 MB TECHWORKS 12459-0001 256 MB TECHWORKS 12530-0001 16MB 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology 12323-0001 12324-0001 12325-0001 12326-0001 USABLE PAPER TYPES AND PRINTING METHOD 2 - 27
In Windows® Follow the steps below. The following example is for Windows® XP. 1 On the Start menu, click Printers and Faxes. The Printers window opens. 2 Click the appropriate printer and on the File menu, click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Accessories tab. Select the options added to the printer and click OK or Apply. On a Macintosh® Computer Follow the steps below: For Mac OS® 8-6 - 9.2 1 2 3 Select the Printer icon on your Desktop. Select Change Setup... on Printing menu.
Duplex Printing To use duplex printing, you need to install the optional Duplex unit onto your printer. You can perform automatic duplex printing with the printer when using the optional duplex unit (DX-8000). For details about the types of paper suitable for duplex printing, see Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Types of Duplex Printing There are six types of duplex printing.
3 Printer Driver and Software Printer Driver (Windows®) A printer driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer to the format that a particular printer needs. Typically, this format is a printer command language (PCL) or page description language. 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.
Features in the PCL Printer Driver You can download the latest driver or get other product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ■ The screens in this section are from Windows® XP. ■ The screens on your PC will vary depending on your Operating System. Basic tab If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Basic tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-8050N series Properties screen.
Advanced tab If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Advanced tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-8050N series Properties screen. 2 3 4 5 6 1 Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons: 1 Print Quality 2 Duplex Printing 3 Watermark 4 Page Setting 5 Device Options 6 Destination Print Quality Select the Resolution, Toner Save Mode and Print Setting.
■ Print Setting You can manually change the brightness, contrast and other settings. For Windows® 95/98/Me users only: ■ Auto You can automatically print with the most suitable print setting by selecting the Auto button. ■ Manual You can change the settings manually by selecting the manual button and clicking the setting button. For Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP users only: ■ Use Printer Halftone You can print, using the printer setting by selecting the User printer Halftone button.
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 Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator (Windows® 95/98/Me users only) Insert Command / File (Windows® 95/98/Me users only) Page Protection Print Date & Time Density adjustment HRC (Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP users only) TrueType Mode (Windows NT® 4.
Quick Print Setup You can turn the Quick Print Setup function ON or OFF. A small selection window appears on your computer, this will then let you make changes to the settings of the following functions: ■ Multiple Page ■ Duplex ■ Toner Save Mode ■ Paper Source ■ Media Type Sleep Time 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 was turned off.
Density adjustment Increase or decrease the print density. HRC (Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP users only) This option allows you to change the HRC (High Resolution Control) setting on your Brother HL-8050N 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. ■ Printer Default ■ Light ■ Medium ■ Dark ■ Off TrueType Mode (Windows NT® 4.
2 Auto detection of printer options The Auto Detect function finds the currently installed optional unit devices and shows the available settings in the printer driver. When you click the Auto Detect button, options that are installed on the printer will be listed. You can manually add or remove options. Tray and other settings will match the installed options. Auto Detect function is not available under certain printer conditions.
Features in the PS Printer Driver 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® XP. ■ The screens on your PC will vary depending on your Operating System. Ports tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you are using. Device Settings tab Select the options you installed.
Layout tab If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Layout tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-8050N 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. Paper/Quality tab Select the paper source and media type.
Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Brother HL-8050N BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by clicking Advanced... button in the Layout tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 1 2 1 2 Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting. 3 3 You can change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Output Bin ■ Collate ■ Job Spooling (You will need to set the RAM disk size first.
Software (Windows®) Software for Networks Web Browser Management Many Brother printers support Embedded Web Server (EWS) technology. This means that you can use a standard web browser to manage many aspects of the printer; for example, you can view consumable life, configure network parameters, view serial number information, printer usage, and so on. Start your web browser and enter the NetBIOS name, DNS name or IP address of the printer.
Printer Driver (Macintosh®) A printer driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer to the format that a particular printer needs. Typically, this format is a printer command language (PCL) or page description language. 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.
Features in the PS Printer Driver (For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 / Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2 or greater) 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. ■ The screens on your Macintosh® will vary depending on your Operating System. Page setup You can set the Paper size, Orientation and Scale. Layout Set the Pages per sheet, Layout direction, Border and Print on Both Sides.
Specific options Set the Media Type, Output Bin, Collate, Resolution, Job Spooling and secure printing. Media Type: Output Bin: Collate: Resolution: Job Spooling: Password: You can use several types of media in your printer. To get the best printing quality, be sure you choose the type of media that you are using. Choose one of the trays for printing. When using Layout directions for multiple page jobs, all the pages of the job are printed followed by another complete set of pages, and so on.
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: EPSON (default) IBM HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 HP-GL EPSON FX-850 HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 HP-GL IBM Proprinter XL You can select the emulation mode manually by using the control panel to access EMULATION in the SETUP menu.
Automatic Interface Selection This printer has an Automatic Interface Selection feature. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the IEEE 1284 Parallel or the USB interface, whichever is appropriate. When you use the parallel interface, you can turn the high-speed and bi-directional parallel communications on or off by using the control panel buttons to access PARALLEL in the INTERFACE menu. See INTERFACE on page 4-20.
Printer Settings Factory Settings The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They are called factory settings. Although you can operate the printer with these factory settings unchanged, you can tailor the printer with user settings. See List of factory settings on page 4-23. Changing the user settings does not affect the factory settings. You cannot modify the present factory settings.
4 Control Panel Control Panel Overview The control panel consists of LED indicators, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and several buttons. This section describes the names and functions of the control panel's parts. 2 1 3 1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 2. LED indicators (Light Emitting Diode indicators) 3.
Buttons You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with nine buttons (Job Cancel, Go, Secure Print, +, -, Set, Back, Reprint, Menu). Name Menu Screen Job Cancel Stop and cancel the printing job in progress. Go Exit from the control panel menu, reprint settings and error messages. Pause and continue printing. Secure Print Reprint the secure data. + Move forward through menus. Move forward through the options you can choose. - Move backward through menus.
Secure Print Button You can use the Secure Print button to reprint saved secure data in job units. This function is available only when a CompactFlash card that contains secure data is installed or when secure data is stored in RAM. (See Accessories tab on page 3-7 and How to Set the RAMDISK size on page 4-4.) Basically, the Secure Print button is enabled only while the printer is in the READY or MENU state. It is disabled during the PRINT state and PAUSE (printing paused) state.
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. The Back button also allows you to choose the previous digit while setting numbers. When you select a setting and it does not have and asterisk (Set button was not pressed), the Back button allows you to return to the previous menu level with the original setting unchanged.
We recommend that you add more RAM if you want to be able to print a lot of secure data. (See Memory expansion on page 2-26.) Reprinting the last job You can reprint the data from the last print job without sending it from the computer again. ■ If REPRINT function is set to OFF on the control panel and you press the Reprint button, the LCD shows NO DATA STORED for a short time. ■ If you want to cancel reprinting, press the Job Cancel button.
Printing PROOF data You can use this function to reprint PROOF data that has just been printed and has no security settings. Documents that are placed in the PROOF area are available to anyone. You might use this function for a document that will be moved to a public folder at a later date. When the area to spool data is full, the earliest data is automatically deleted first. The order of deleting data is not connected to the order of reprinting.
How to print SECURE data Press the Reprint or Secure Print button. If there is no data. NO DATA STORED ↓ -REPRINTLAST JOB ↓ Press the + or - button. -REPRINTSECURE FILE ↓ Press the Set button. SECURE FILE USER___XXXXXX ↓ Press the + or - button to select the user name. Press the Set button to set the user name. USER___XXXXXX JOB____XXXXXX ↓ Press the + or - button to select the job. Press the Set button to set the job. JOB____XXXXXX PASSWORD__XXXX ↓ -REPRINTCOPIES=______1 ↓ Type your password.
Menu Button Pressing the Menu button while in a non-menu setting mode puts the printer off-line and displays the Top Menu. The Menu button is provided only for the purpose of displaying the Top Menu. It does not perform any other operation. The printer automatically exits the menu if no operation is performed for 30 seconds. LED Indicators The LED indicators are lights that show the printer’s status.
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. For more information about these messages, see What to Do When an Error Message Appears on page 5-15.
How to Use the Control Panel When you operate the Menu buttons (+, -, Set, Back or Menu), 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. After that, the display returns to the previous menu level.
When you want to turn the MANUAL FEED setting ON The default setting is OFF. Turn this setting ON if you want to. READY ↓ Press any of the Menu buttons (+, -, Set, Back or Menu) to turn the printer off-line. -MENUINFORMATION ↓ Press the + or - button to move forward or backward through the menus. -MENUPAPER ↓ Press the Set button to move to the next menu levels. PAPER SOURCE ↓ Press the + or - button. PAPER MANUAL FEED ↓ Press the Set button. MANUAL FEED =OFF_____________* ↓ Press the + button.
Control Panel LCD Menu The control panel LCD names for the paper trays are as follows. Standard paper tray TRAY 1 and TRAY 2 Optional paper tray TRAY 3 and TRAY 4 Optional duplex unit for Duplex printing DX Offset catch tray CT There are eight menus. For more information about the selections available in each menu, please see the pages listed below. ■ INFORMATION For more information, see page 4-13. ■ PAPER For more information, see page 4-13. ■ QUALITY For more information, see page 4-14.
INFORMATION Menu Description PRINT SETTINGS Prints the print settings page. PRINT TEST Prints the test page. PRINT DEMO Prints the demonstration sheet. PRINT FILE LIST Prints the card list. PRINT FONTS Prints the font list and samples. VERSION MAINTENANCE SER.NO ######### Shows Printer serial number. ROM VER #### Shows ROM version. ROM DATE ##/##/## Shows ROM date. NET VER #### Shows Network version (only Network users).
QUALITY Menu Description RESOLUTION 300/600/1200 You can select a print resolution of 300, 600 or 1200 dpi (dots per inch). HRC MEDIUM/DARK/OFF/LIGHT HRC: High Resolution Control (HRC) offers improved print quality of letters, numbers and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot achieve, with a resolution of 300 or 600 dpi. TONER SAVE OFF/ON Reduce costs by turning this on. DENSITY -2 to 2 Increase or decrease the print density. SETUP Menu Description LANGUAGE ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS/...
SETUP (continued) Menu Description OFF/ON Turn the lock panel setting on or off. PASS NO.=### Enter a 3-digit password for unlocking the control panel when it is locked. REPRINT ON/OFF Select whether you want the Reprint feature on or off. If Reprint is set to ON the printer will reprint the last print job when the Reprint button is pressed. PAGE PROTECTION AUTO/OFF/LETTER/A4/LEGAL PROTECT=AUTO EMULATION AUTO(EPSON)/AUTO(IBM)/ HP LASERJET/...
PRINT MENU Menu Description MEDIA TYPE PLAIN PAPER/THICK PAPER/ TRANSPARENCIES/THICKER PAPER Choose the type of media that is in the paper tray. PAPER LETTER/LEGAL/A4/EXECUTIVE/ COM-10/DL/JIS B5/B5/A5/ B6/A6/MONARCH/C5 Choose the size of paper that is in the paper tray. ■ You can check the total number of printed pages. ■ Shows the number of printed pages (1 to 999). COPIES ORIENTATION This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation.
PRINT MENU (continued) Menu HP LASERJET (continue) EPSON FX-850 Description TOP MARGIN #.## 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. The factory setting is 0.5. BOTTOM MARGIN #.## Set the bottom margin at a distance from the bottom edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0. The factory setting is 0.33(None-HP), 0.5(HP). LINES ### Set the number of lines on each page from 5 to 128 lines. FONT NO.
PRINT MENU (continued) Menu IBM PROPRINTER (continue) HP-GL BR-SCRIPT Description TOP MARGIN #.## 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. The factory setting is 0.33. BOTTOM MARGIN #.## Set the bottom margin at a distance from the bottom edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0. The factory setting is 0.33. LINES ### Set the number of lines on each page from 5 to 128 lines.
NETWORK Menu TCP/IP NETWARE Description TCP/IP ENABLE ON/OFF IP ADDRESS= ###.###.### .### Enter the IP address. SUBNET MASK= ###.###.### .### Enter the Subnet mask. GATEWAY= ###.###.### .### Enter the Gateway address. IP BOOT TRIES # Enter the number of times the print server attempts to automatically obtain a TCP/IP address. IP METHOD AUTO/STATIC /RARP/BOOTP /DHCP You can choose the BOOT method that best suits your needs.
INTERFACE Menu Description SELECT AUTO/PARALLEL/USB/NETWORK AUTO IF TIME 1:5:99 (sec) You need to set the time-out period for the auto interface selection. INPUT BUFFER LEVEL 1:3:15 Increase or decrease the input buffer capacity. When using the parallel interface PARALLEL HIGH SPEED ON/OFF Turns high-speed parallel communications on or off. BI-DIR ON/OFF Turns bi-directional parallel communications on or off.
Set date and time -MENUINFORMATION ↓ Press the + or - button until the SETUP mode appears (and to display each setting shown below). -MENUSETUP ↓ Press the Set button, and then press the + or - button until DATE & TIME appears. SETUP DATE & TIME ↓ Press the Set button, and then press the + or - button until YEAR appears. DATE & TIME YEAR ↓ Press the Set button. YEAR =2000____________* ↓ Press the + button until 2004 appears. YEAR =2004 ↓ Press the Set button.
About emulation modes This printer has the following emulation modes. HP LaserJet Mode The HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) is the emulation mode in which this printer supports the PCL6 language of the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. Many software applications support this type of laser printer. Using this mode will allow your printer to operate at its best with those applications.
List of factory settings The following table shows the factory settings. To reset the printer’s network settings, see Network Factory Default Setting on page 3-18. ■ The emulation mode affects the setting. Effective modes are shown in brackets in the following table.
Menu SETUP (continue) PRINT MENU Factory Setting LOCK PANEL OFF REPRINT ON PAGE PROTECTION AUTO EMULATION AUTO(EPSON) KEEP PCL OFF RAMDISK SIZE 0MB TIME STYLE YY/MM/DD hh:mm MEDIA TYPE PLAIN PAPER PAPER A4/LETTER COPIES 1 ORIENTATION PORTRAIT PRINT POSITON X OFFSET 0 Y OFFSET 0 AUTO FF TIME 5 FF SUPPRESS OFF HP LASERJET EPSON FX-850 FONT NO. 59 FONT PITCH/POINT 10.00/12.
Menu PRINT MENU (continue) IBM PROPRINTER FONT NO. 59 FONT PITCH/POINT 10.00/12.00 CHARACTER SET PC8 AUTO LF OFF AUTO CR OFF AUTO MASK OFF LEFT MARGIN 0 RIGHT MARGIN 80 TOP MARGIN 0.33 BOTTOM MARGIN 0.33 LINES 66 CHAR SET (STD) ANSI ASCII CHAR SET (ALT) ANSI ASCII PEN # SIZE 3DOTS PEN # GRAY 100% BR-SCRIPT ERROR PRINT OFF TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLE ON IP ADDRESS 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255*1 SUBNET MASK 255.255.0.0*1 GATEWAY 0.0.0.
Buzzer 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 meanings. Buzzer Indications Conditions A short buzz When you enter any information using the button. Two short buzzes ■ When you come back to the top menu option after you move forward or backward through the menus. ■ When you move to another menu level. Five short buzzes When an error occur.
5 Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to correct printer problems. If you are unable to fix the problem Turn the printer off, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet/socket, and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service for assistance. WARNING Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment, as this may cause a fire or an electric shock. CAUTION Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet/socket before performing maintenance on the printer.
Power Problems Symptom No power Possible Cause Action Is the printer off? Press the I on the power switch to turn the printer on. See Turning the Printer On and Off on page 1-5. Is the power cord loose or disconnected? Turn the printer off and connect the power cord properly. Turn the printer on again. Is the printer connected to a correctly rated outlet/socket? Connect the printer to an AC power outlet/socket that you know works. Do not connect any other equipment to the outlet/socket.
Printing Problems Indicators are On, Flashing or Off Symptom Possible Cause Action The Alarm LED is on Is there an error message on the control panel display? Check the message and rectify the error accordingly. See What to Do When an Error Message Appears on page 5-15. The Ready LED is off Is the control panel display on the menu screen? Press the Menu buttons on the control panel to go back to the READY state. See Buttons on page 4-2.
Cannot Print in Windows® Symptom The printer does not print Cannot print with TCP/IP An error message appears on the computer screen Possible Cause Example for Windows® XP Does "Pause Printing" appear in the printer window? Action When printing stops because of an error, the printer sometimes switches to the "Pause Printing" state. Follow the steps below to release the printer from the "Pause Printing" state. 1. On the Start menu, click Printers and Faxes. 2. Double-click the appropriate printer. 3.
Cannot Print from a Macintosh® Computer Symptom The printer does not appear in the Chooser window An error message appears on the computer screen Possible Cause Action Is the printer off? Press the I on the power switch to turn the printer on. See Turning the Printer On and Off on page 1-5. Is the USB or Ethernet interface cable loose or disconnected? Turn the printer off and check the interface cable. If necessary, reconnect it, then turn the printer back on.
Print Quality Problems Blank or Completely Black Pages are Output Symptom Nothing is printed Output sheets are completely black Possible Cause Action The seal of the toner cartridge is not pulled out. Pull out the seal. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. Two or more sheets may be feeding at once. Remove the paper stack from the tray, fan it, and put it back in the tray. The toner cartridge is old or damaged. Replace the toner cartridge.
Faded or Dirty Printouts, White Areas (drop-outs), Creases, Blurs Symptom Faded printouts Possible Cause Action Is the media suitable? Replace the media with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your printer driver settings are correct. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Is the paper damp? Replace the paper. See Loading Paper and Printing on page 2-9. The toner cartridge is old or damaged. Replace the toner cartridge.
Symptom Ink smears when rubbed. Possible Cause Action Is the paper damp? Replace the paper. See Loading Paper and Printing on page 2-9. Is the media suitable? Replace the media with a recommended size and type, and confirm that your printer driver settings are correct. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Shadows appear around areas of dense black printing.
Symptom Vertical stripes Creased paper Possible Cause Action Is the toner cartridge properly installed in the printer? Make sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. Dirt may be on the laser window. Clean the laser window. The toner cartridge, transfer roll cartridge, or fuser unit is old or damaged. Check the toner cartridge, transfer roll cartridge and fuser unit and replace them as necessary.
Symptom Possible Cause Action Slanted printing, Are the paper guides in the paper tray set Incorrectly positioned correctly? printing In the paper tray, set the side and end guides to their correct positions. See Load A4/Letter Paper in the Paper Tray on page 2-9. See Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray on page 2-15. Text is blurred. Is the paper damp? Replace the paper. See Loading Paper and Printing on page 2-9.
Paper Handling Problems First, make sure that you are using paper that meets our recommended paper specifications. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Symptom Action The printer does not load paper. ■ If paper is in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled, you should straighten it before printing. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper, turn the stack over, and then put it back in the paper tray.
Solving Print Problems Symptom Action The printer prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage data. ■ Make sure the printer cable is not too long. We recommend that you use a parallel cable that is less than 2 metres (6 feet) long. ■ Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. ■ If you are using an interface-switching device, remove it. Connect your computer directly to your printer, and then try again. ■ Check that you have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as default'.
Others Problems Symptom Action The printer cannot print at all. Your PC shows the following error message: 'There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer.' ■ Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. ■ If you are using an interface-switching device, remove it. Connect your computer directly to your printer, and then try again. Check that you have chosen the appropriate printer driver and ‘Set as default’.
DOS Problems Symptom Action Cannot print from application software ■ Check that the DOS application software interface settings match those of your printer. For example, if you are using a parallel printer cable, you would most likely set your DOS software printer port to LPT1. ■ Check if the printer has any printer alarms. ■ Check that you have chosen the appropriate printer in your application software. BR-Script 3 Problems Symptom Action The printer cannot print.
What to Do When an Error Message Appears LCD messages Standard paper tray TRAY 1 and TRAY 2 Optional paper tray TRAY 3 and TRAY 4 Optional duplex unit for Duplex printing DX Offset catch tray CT Error Messages Message Meaning and Action NO TONER Install the toner cartridge correctly. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. ILLEGAL TONER Use only a Brother genuine toner cartridge. NO PAPER XXX Put paper in the empty tray. NO TRAY XXX Put the paper tray in the printer.
Message Meaning and Action CARD REMOVAL 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 new one. BUFFER ERROR Check the Interface settings. STORAGE FULL Delete data from RAM or CompactFlash or add more memory. See Installing the DIMM Memory on page A-6 or See Installing the CompactFlash Card on page A-4. DOWNLOAD FULL Delete data from RAM or add more memory. See Installing the DIMM Memory on page A-6.
Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, printing stops and an error message appears on the control panel informing you of the location of the paper jam. To clear the paper jam, read the error message, refer to the appropriate section below, and follow the procedure. JAM E See Paper Jams in the Offset Catch Tray on page 5-29. JAM C See Paper Jams Around the Fuser Unit on page 5-22. JAM B JAM D See Paper Jams Around the Toner Cartridge on page 5-25. A1 See Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit on page 5-27.
CAUTION ■ When removing paper jams, make sure that no pieces of paper are left inside the printer, as this can cause a fire. If the paper is wrapped around the fuser or roller, or you cannot see the jam you are trying to clear, do not attempt to remove the paper by yourself, as this may cause injuries or burns. Turn the printer off immediately and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. ■ Never touch an area indicated by a high-temperature warning label (on or near the fuser unit).
Paper Jams in the Paper Tray 1 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 2 3 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner cartridge down. Close the top cover securely.
4 Pull the paper tray out of the printer. The paper tray must be pulled out completely. If the paper tray is pulled out halfway and pushed in again, the paper may be damaged. ■ If the paper is jammed inside the printer and behind paper tray 1, pull out both paper tray 1 and paper tray 2. ■ If the paper is jammed inside the printer and behind paper tray 2, pull out only paper tray 2. 5 Remove any wrinkled paper in the paper tray. 6 Remove any paper jammed inside the printer.
8 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 9 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 10 Close the top cover securely.
Paper Jams Around the Fuser Unit 1 Remove any paper from the center output tray. If the duplex unit is installed, open the cover of the duplex unit first. See Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit on page 5-27. 2 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 3 4 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner cartridge down.
5 Open the back cover by lifting the lower gray lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 6 Remove any jammed paper. If paper is torn, check for any remaining torn pieces of paper. ■ The fuser unit is hot. Be careful not to touch it as you can get burnt. ■ Make sure that the levers at both ends of the fuser unit are returned to the positions they were in before clearing the jam.
Make sure that the levers at the back of the printer, as shown in the illustration, are returned to the positions they were in before clearing the jam. 8 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 9 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 10 Close the top cover securely.
Paper Jams Around the Toner Cartridge 1 Remove any paper from the center output tray. 2 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 3 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner cartridge down. 4 Examine the interior from which the toner cartridge has been taken out and remove any jammed paper.
5 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 6 Close the top cover securely.
Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit 1 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 2 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner cartridge down. 3 Lift the lever at the top left hand side of the duplex unit to unlock it and open the cover of the duplex unit. 4 Examine the interior of the duplex unit and remove any jammed paper.
5 Close the cover of the duplex unit. 6 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 7 Close the top cover securely.
Paper Jams in the Offset Catch Tray 1 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 2 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner cartridge down. 3 Open the offset catch tray cover by pulling the tab at the top left of the cover. Tab 4 Remove any jammed paper.
5 Close the offset catch tray cover. 6 Open the back cover by lifting up the lower gray lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer. 7 Remove any jammed paper. If paper is torn, check for any remaining torn pieces of paper. ■ The fuser unit is hot. Be careful not to touch it as you can get burnt. ■ Make sure that the levers at both ends of the fuser unit are returned to the positions they were in before clearing the jam.
8 Close the back cover. Make sure that the levers at the back of the printer, as shown in the illustration, are returned to the positions they were in before clearing the jam. 9 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 10 Close the top cover securely.
Transporting the Printer Whenever you transport the printer, use the packing materials that came with the printer. If you do not pack the printer properly, you may void your warranty. ■ To prevent injuries, this printer should be lifted by two people. ■ To lift the printer, face the front of the printer and grip the recessed areas at the bottom left and right with both hands. Never try to lift the printer by gripping any other areas.
2 Remove all connection cords, such as the power cord and interface cables. WARNING ■ Never touch a power cord with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists. ■ When unplugging the machine, grasp the plug instead of the cord. Forcibly pulling on a cord can damage it and cause fire or electric shock. 3 Remove any paper from the center output tray (1) and return the paper stopper to its original position, if it is extended (2).
6 Hold the toner cartridge by the glip and pull it out slowly. ■ It is necessary to remove the toner cartridge. If you move the printer with the toner cartridge installed, the toner may spill in the interior of the printer. ■ Do not shake the toner cartridge after it has been removed from the printer. The toner will spill. ■ After removing the toner cartridge, put it into its original aluminum bag or wrap it with a thick cloth to prevent it from being exposed to strong light.
6 Routine Maintenance and Consumable Items Replacement Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) The toner cartridge is a consumable. A new replacement toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approx. 17,000 A4 or Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5 % coverage. For more information about consumables, see Introduction to the Optional and Consumable Items on page A-1. For details about when to change consumables, see Life Span of Consumable Items on page A-31.
■ Printing with a third-party toner or third-party toner cartridge may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. It may also cause serious damage to the performance. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of third-party toner or third-party toner cartridges. Replacing the Toner Cartridge 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Remove any paper from the center output tray. 3 Open the top cover.
4 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface first before putting the toner cartridge down. 5 Take the new toner cartridge out of the box and shake it 7 to 8 times in the manner shown. ■ If the toner is not evenly spread out, the print quality may drop. Also, if you do not shake the toner cartridge well, there may be operating noise or the interior of the toner cartridge may be damaged during operation.
8 Close the top cover securely. Turn the printer switch back on.
Replacing the Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000) The fuser unit and transfer roll cartridge are consumables. For more information about consumables, see Introduction to the Optional and Consumable Items on page A-1. For details about when to change consumables, see Life Span of Consumable Items on page A-31. Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge Handling Precautions WARNING ■ Never touch the labeled area found on or near the heat roller. You can get burnt.
2 Remove any paper from the center output tray. 3 Open the back cover by lifting the lower gray lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 4 Push down the 2 beige levers at the bottom of the used fuser unit.
5 Remove the used fuser unit slowly. 6 Install the new fuser unit slowly. 7 Lift up the 2 beige levers at the bottom of the fuser unit to lock it. 8 Close the back cover. Do not close the back cover if the fuser unit is not installed. Forcibly closing it may damage the lever or the cover.
9 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 10 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface first before putting the toner cartridge down. 11 Pull the 2 levers on the upper part of the transfer roll cartridge, then squeeze the 2 beige levers on the bottom of the used transfer roll cartridge and pull it out slowly towards you.
12 Pick up the new transfer roll cartridge by the levers at both ends and slowly push it into the slot. 13 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 14 Close the top cover securely. Turn the printer switch back on.
Replacing the Feed Roller To purchase the replacement Feed Roller, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Feed Roller Handling Precautions WARNING ■ To prevent electric shock, always turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet/socket before cleaning the printer or performing maintenance. ■ Before you replace the feed roller, turn the power switch off, unplug the AC power cord and allow the printer to cool for at least 30 minutes before replace the feed roller.
Replacing the Feed Roller The following procedure explains how to replace the feed roller of the paper tray. Follow this procedure for replacing the feed roller of the optional lower tray unit as well. Paper tray feed roller 1 Pull the paper tray out of the printer. ■ If replacing the feed roller of tray 2, pull out both tray 1 and tray 2.
4 Align the small tab on the feed roller with the slot of the shaft, and then push the feed roller completely in so that the tab fits into the slot. 5 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. Feed roller inside the printers 1 Remove any paper from the center output tray. 2 Open the top cover.
3 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface first before putting the toner cartridge down. 4 While pushing down on the shaft of the feed roller as shown in the illustration, widen the tab of the feed roller to loosen it (1) and then slowly remove the feed roller from the shaft. 5 Hold the new feed roller with the tab as shown in the illustration and slowly push it on to the shaft of the paper tray.
7 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Make sure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 8 Close the top cover securely.
Cleaning the Printer We recommend that you clean the printer at least once a month to keep it in good working condition and to maintain print quality. CAUTION Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet/socket before cleaning the printer. Failure to turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord may result in an electric shock. Cleaning Precautions ■ Never spray anything directly onto the printer. Droplets can enter the printer and cause malfunctions.
Cleaning the Interior 1 Press the power switch to the O position to turn the power off. Remove any remaining pieces of paper. 2 3 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the interior. If some stains prove difficult to remove, use a cloth lightly moistened with neutral detergent. Wipe any remaining water with a soft, dry cloth.
Cleaning the Feeder Roller 1 Pull out the paper tray from the printer. 2 Wipe the rubber parts with a damp, soft cloth. 3 Push the paper tray completely into the printer.
If the Printer Will Not Be Used for a Long Time Carry out the following procedure if you are not going to use the printer for a long period of time. 1 Press the power switch to the O position to turn the power off. 2 Remove all connection cords, such as the power cord and interface cables. WARNING ■ Never touch a power cord with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists. ■ When unplugging the machine, grasp the plug instead of the cord.
- A Appendixes Introduction to the Optional and Consumable Items The following options are available for this printer. To order any of these options, contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Options CompactFlash Memory 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. For the installation procedure, see Installing the CompactFlash Card on page A-4.
Duplex Unit (DX-8000) Install this unit on the printer to enable 2 sided printing. For the installation procedure, see Installing the Duplex Unit on page A-16. Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) Install this tray on the printer to enable offset of print jobs to be output. Maximum capacity is 500 sheets of the standard paper. For the installation procedure, see Installing the Offset Catch Tray on page A-20.
Consumable Items Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) The replacement toner cartridge includes the toner and the photosensitive drum. If the toner in the toner cartridge is insufficient, the printout will become light and blurred. The following replacement toner cartridge is available: ■ TN-1700: can print approx. 17,000 pages The possible number of pages that can be printed is based on A4/Letter size paper with a print ratio of 5% and the default density setting using one toner cartridge.
CompactFlash Card You can install the following types of CompactFlash memory card. Type I ■ 16 MB SDCFB-16-801 ■ 32 MB SDCFB-32-801 ■ 64 MB SDCFB-64-801 ■ 128 MB SDCFB-128-801 ■ 256 MB SDCFB-256-801 ■ Make sure the printer power is OFF before you install or remove a card so you don't seriously damage it or lose all its data. ■ For more information about the cards, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service.
3 Insert a CompactFlash card into the slot with the label facing to the left. Make sure you put it in properly. Before you remove the card, turn the power switch OFF. To remove the card, pull it out of the printer.
DIMM Memory Installing the DIMM Memory 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the AC power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer. Make sure you turn the power to the printer off before you install or remove the DIMM. 3 Loosen the screw on left side of the back of the printer, and then remove the side cover. 4 Loosen the two screws, and then remove the metal plate by lifting it up slightly.
5 6 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. (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open or facing outwards.) 7 Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly). Make sure the locks on each side of the DIMM click into place. (To remove a DIMM, you must release the locks.) 8 Secure the metal plate with the two screws.
Optional Lower Tray Unit (LT-8000) 1 The optional lower tray (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) is available for this printer. You can add up to two lower trays. WARNING ■ Be sure to switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before carrying out the operations. ■ If not, you might get an electric shock. ■ When lifting the machine, get a firm footing and bend your knees to avoid possible injuries to your back.
Installing the Lower Tray Unit 1 Place the lower tray to be installed at the lowest level on a flat location. Proceed to Step 5 if you are installing only one lower tray. 2 Lift up the lower tray to be installed at the top level by holding the parts as shown in the illustration. 3 Align the front and back corners of the top and bottom lower trays, and slowly lower the top module so that the guide pins at the 4 corners of the bottom module fit into the holes at the base plate of the top module.
5 Turn off the printer power switch. 6 Pull out the power cord from the power outlet and then the printer. 7 Remove any paper from the center output tray (1) and return the paper stopper to its original position if it is raised (2).
8 Pull the paper trays out of the printer. 9 Lift up the printer by holding the recessed areas as shown in the illustration. 10 Align the corners of the printer and the lower trays, and lower the printer gently so that the guide pins at the 4 corners of the lower trays fit into the holes at the base plate of the printer. The printer must be lowered gently. Otherwise, the interior parts may be damaged.
12 Push the paper trays completely into the printer. Turn the printer switch back on. To configure the printer driver, see Accessories tab on page 3-7. Uninstalling the Lower Tray Unit The procedure here explains the uninstallation of two lower trays as an example. You can use the same procedure for uninstalling one lower tray. 1 Turn off the printer power switch.
2 Pull out the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer. 3 Remove any paper from the center output tray (1) and return the paper stopper to its original position if it is raised (2). 4 Pull all the paper trays out of the printer. 5 Remove the fasteners found at the 2 locations inside the printer and at the 2 locations at the back of the printer.
6 Lift up the printer by holding the recessed areas as shown in the illustration and then remove it from the lower trays. 7 Remove the fasteners found at the 2 locations inside the lower trays and at the 2 locations at the back of the lower trays.
8 Lift up the top lower tray by holding the recessed areas as shown in the illustration and then remove it from the bottom lower tray. Turn the printer switch back on.
Duplex Unit (DX-8000) You can install an optional duplex unit to this printer. WARNING Be sure to switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before carrying out the operations. If not, you might get an electrical shock. Installing the Duplex Unit 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer. 3 Remove the packing that protects the DX connector.
4 Push in the packing cover from the printer by pushing the two tabs as shown in the illustration. 5 Insert the right and left tabs at the bottom of the duplex unit into the holes at the back of the printer and then align the top part of the duplex unit with the printer. Ensure that the connector of the duplex unit is connected to the connector of the printer. 6 Tighten the screws at both ends of the bottom of the duplex unit. Turn the printer switch back on.
2 Pull out the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer. 3 Loosen the screws at both ends of the bottom of the duplex unit. 4 While supporting the duplex unit with your hand, lift the lever at the top left hand side of the duplex unit to unlock it and then tilt the top part of the duplex unit away from the printer. You must support the duplex unit with your hand, when it is unlocked. If you do not, it may fall.
6 Push in the protective cover and protective part, which was removed during installation of the duplex unit, until it clicks into the back of the printer. Turn the printer switch back on.
Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) You can install an optional offset catch tray to this printer. WARNING Be sure to switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket before carrying out the operations. If you do not, you might get an electrical shock. Installing the Offset Catch Tray 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer.
4 Loosen the right and left screws as shown in the illustration to uninstall the top cover of the paper exit. 5 Insert the right and left tabs of the offset catch tray into the holes at the top of the printer (1), and then slowly lower it down on the top of the printer (2). 6 Secure the screws at both ends of the bottom of the offset catch tray.
7 Pull out the tray's extension. 8 Close the back cover. Reconnect the AC power cord to the printer. and then the AC power outlet/socket, Turn the printer switch back on. To configure the printer driver, see Accessories tab on page 3-7. Uninstalling the Offset Catch Tray 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer.
3 Push in the offset catch tray's extension. 4 Lift up the lower gray lever (1) at the top left corner of the back of the printer to open the back cover (2). 5 Loosen the screws on both sides of the offset catch tray (1), and then while holding up the offset catch tray, tilt it forwards to remove the right and left tabs from the holes at the top of the printer (2) so you can lift the tray off the printer.
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Printer Specifications Printing When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (time-out), it enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the printer is turned off. The default time-out is 30 minutes. You can change the setting at the control panel.
Options Paper handling Lower tray unit (LT-8000) Maximum 550 sheets x 2 trays Duplex unit for duplex printing (DX-8000) Offset catch tray for output source (CT-8000) Network connectivity Ethernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX Print server Storage device DIMM CompactFlash Card Electrical and Mechanical Power supply USA and Canada: Europe and Australia: AC 98 to 132 V, 50/60 Hz±3Hz AC 198 to 264V, 50/60 Hz±3Hz Power consumption 100 to 120V Printing: Stand-by: Stand-by in sleep mode: OFF: 985 W 105 W 12 W 1 W o
Paper Specifications The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 150 sheets) Tray 1 Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) Tray 2 2 Optional paper trays (A4/Letter - 550 sheets per tray) (up to two LT-8000) Tray 3 / Tray 4 Optional Duplex Unit for Duplex Printing (DX-8000) DX Optional Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) CT Paper size Number of sheets Tray 1 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 Envelopes
Plain paper Thick paper 60 g/m2 to 110 g/m2 (16 to 29 lb) 111 g/m2 to 159 g/m2 (30 to 42 lb) Thicker paper DX L L L L L L L L CT L L L Tray 2 Tray 3 / Tray 4 Select the Media type from the printer driver Plain paper Thick paper Envelopes 160 g/m2 to 216 g/m2 (43 to 57 lb) L L L L Tray 1 Transparencies Labels Thicker paper L L L L L L L L L L - L Transparency Plain paper Thick paper Thick paper Thicker paper ■ Using low-quality paper can cause creasing and deteriorate print qual
Special paper You can print the following types of 'speciality paper' from all of the paper trays. Paper size Paper type Transparencies* Letter (215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 10.9 in.)) A4 (210 x 297 mm (8.2 x 11.6 in.)) 3M P/N CG3300 Labels* Letter (215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 10.9 in.)) A4 (210 x 297 mm (8.2 x 11.6 in.)) Avery Laser Labels P/N 5160 (US) XEROX P/N 3R96178 (Europe) G21 Envelopes Com#10 (104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.1 x 9.4 in.)) C5 (162 x 229 mm (6.3 x 8.9 in.)) DL (110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.6 in.
Printable Area When using A4/Letter, 8.5" × 14" (Legal) or smaller. 4.2 mm 4.2 mm ■Printable area" refers to the area on a page where printing is possible. ■"Non-printable area" refers to the area (the edges) on the page where printing is not possible. 1. Printable area 2.
Life Span of Consumable Items Replacement toner cartridge Toner cartridge Yield Approx. 17,000 pages TN-1700 The replacement toner cartridge yield is based on A4/Letter size paper with 5% coverage and the default resolution. The number of pages that actually can be printed varies according to the conditions of use.
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.
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 Helsinki Nar
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 on page 4-22. If you have chosen the HP-GL emulation menu, you can choose the standard or alternate character set in the PRINT MENU. See PRINT MENU on page 4-16. OCR Symbol Sets When you choose the OCR-A or OCR-B font, the matching symbol set is always used.
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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 Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see the Roman 8 character set.
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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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Symbol sets supported by the printer’s intellifont compatible typefaces PCL Symbol Set Set ID Typeface Symbol Set Brougham Letter Gothic PC Tennessee Oklahoma Guatemala Connecticut Cleveland Maryland Utah Utah Cond. Antique Oakland Alaska Medium PC Brussels Letter Gothic 16.
Symbol sets supported by the printer’s TrueTypeTM and Type 1 Font Compatible, and original typefaces PCL Symbol Set Set ID Symbol Set 0D Typeface Atlanta Book Copenhagen Portugal Calgary Germany San Diego Bermuda Script US Roman • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BR Symbol W Dingbats Tennessee Helsinki ISO 60 Norwegian 1* • 0F ISO 25 French* 0G HP German* 0I ISO 15 Italian* • • • • • • • • • • 0K ISO 14 JIS ASCII* • • •
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 Dec Hex Format: ESC i 27 105 1B 69 ESC i n ... n \ Creates bar codes or expanded characters according to the segment of parameters "n ... n". For more information about parameters, see the following Definition of Parameters. This command must end with the " \ " code (5CH).
Bar Code, expanded character, line block drawing and box drawing n = 's0' or 'S0 3: 1 (default) n = 's1' or 'S1 2: 1 n = 's3' or 'S3 2.5: 1 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.
Bar code human readable line ON or OFF n = 'r0' or 'R0 Human readable line OFF n = 'r1' or 'R1 Human readable line ON Preset: Human readable line ON (1) 'T5' or 't5' (2) 'T6' or 't6' (3) 'T130' or 't130' (4) 'T131' or 't131' 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.
Bar code, expanded character, line block drawing and box drawing height n = 'hnnn', 'Hnnn', 'dnnn', or 'Dnnn' (1) (2) (3) EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, ISBN (EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A), ISBN (UPC-E): 22 mm UPC-E: 18 mm Others: 12 mm Expanded characters → 2.2 mm (preset) Line block drawing and box drawing → 1 dot This parameter shows the height of bar codes or expanded characters as shown above. It can start with 'h', 'H', 'd', or 'D'. The height of bar codes is shown in the 'u'- or 'U'-specified unit.
■ When Post Net (US-Post Net) is selected with the parameter 't4' or 'T4' Numbers '0' to '9' can be data and it must end with a check digit. '?' can be used instead of the check digit. ■ When EAN 8, EAN 13, or UPC A is selected with the parameter 't5' or 'T5' Ten numbers '0' to '9' can be accepted as bar code data.
Box drawing ESC i ... E (or e) 'E' or 'e' is a terminator. Line block drawing ESC i ... V (or v) 'V' or 'v' is a terminator. Expanded character data start n = 'l' or 'L' Data that follows 'l' or 'L' is read as expanded character data (or labeling data). Expanded character data must end with the ' \ ' code (5CH), which also ends this command.
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);"it9r1s0o0x00y100
Index Symbols + or - button .................................................. 4-3 A Accessories and supplies (USA) ............. VIII, XI Alarm LED .....................................................4-8 Automatic emulation selection .................... 3-16 Automatic interface selection ...................... 3-17 B Factory settings ..................................3-18, 4-23 Faded printouts .............................................5-7 Fuser parts ................................................
PCL6 ............................................................. 3-1 Power ............................................................ 5-2 Power cord and connector .....................1-2, 1-4 Power save mode ....................................... 4-23 Power switch ................................................. 1-1 PRINT MENU menu .................................... 4-16 Print quality ............................................3-3, 5-6 Printer driver (Macintosh®) ................
