Brother Laser Printer HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N USER’S GUIDE Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can print or view this manual from the CD-ROM at any time. Please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one stop resource for all your printer needs.
For USA & CANADA Only IMPORTANT NOTE: For technical and operational assistance, you must call. Calls must be made from within that country. In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 1-514-685-6464 (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. - Marketing Dept.
Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✏ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.
To use the Printer Safely Warning • After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! When you open the front or back covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. • There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from the power outlet. ! y y Caution Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning.
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 What is included in the Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts: 1 1. Printer 2. Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) 3. Documents 2 4. CD-ROM 5. AC power cord 5 4 3 Components may differ from one country to another. ✏ Note The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where you purchased the printer.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Interface cable • • • • An interface cable is not a standard accessory. Some computers have both a USB and a parallel port. Please purchase the appropriate cable for the interface you intend to use. Today most parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some might have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet).
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER General View ♦ Front View 2 1 1. Tray extension flap 2. Face down output tray 3. Front cover 4. Paper cassette 7 5. Manual feed paper guides 3 6. Manual feed slot 7. Control panel 4 6 5 ♦ Rear View (HL-1230) 1 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ♦ Rear View (HL-1440) 1 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB connector 5 2 4 3 ♦ Rear View (HL-1450) 1 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6 5 6.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ♦ Rear View (HL-1470N) 1 10/100BASE TX 7 LFA TEST 8 9 6 5 2 4 3 1. Rear cover 2. Power switch 3. AC power inlet 4. Parallel Interface connector 5. USB Interface connector 6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit 7. 10/100Base TX port 8. LED 9.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Positioning the Printer Please take note of the following before using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power: AC 220 – 240V or AC 110 – 120V Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V– 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110–120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Environment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The printer should be installed near a power outlet that is easily accessible. Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Ambient temperature: 10°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 well-ventilated room. Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface. Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in a dusty place.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What kind of Paper can I Use? Print Media and Size The printer loads paper from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or optional lower tray unit. Their descriptions used in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below. 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 following table to see the detailed information for each selection.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray Manual feed slot Optional lower tray Paper size A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 Capacity 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) Width: 70 to 216 mm (215 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116 to 356 mm (4.57 to 14.0 in.) Single sheet 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printable Area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 4 2 1 2 3 4 USA/Canada 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 6.01 mm 4.2 mm 6.01 mm 1 2 3 4 USA/Canada 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5.0 mm 4.2 mm 5.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Plain Paper You can print on plain paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Select the paper you use referring to “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in this chapter. Printing on Plain Paper from the Paper Cassette 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer. 3. Adjust the paper guides at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the slots correctly. 4. Load paper into the paper cassette. Make sure the paper is flat in the cassette at all four corners.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ✏ Note 5. y Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Paper can be loaded up to the lines on the sliding guide. y When you print on the back of paper already printed on one side, load the side to be printed (blank side) face down in the cassette. Install the paper cassette in the printer. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer.
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 into the manual feed slot. 2 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Send the print data to the printer. ✏ Note A “NO PAPER” message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs until you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. 3 4 Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 3. Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to be used. 4. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thicker paper or card stock. Select the paper you want to use referring to “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in this chapter. 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Open the rear cover. 3. Send the print data to the printer. ✏ Note A “NO PAPER” message is shown in the Status Monitor and control panel LEDs until you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. 6 Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data 4. Using both hands, set the width of the manual feed paper guides to the paper width you want to use.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 5. Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in a short distance, and then let go of the paper. 6. After the printer ejects the printed page, the printer will wait for you to insert the next sheet of paper. Repeat Step 5 for each page you want to print. 7. Close the rear cover.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing Envelopes The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print envelopes. ✏ Note The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper into the manual feed slot. 7 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Open the rear cover. 3. Send the print data. 4. Using both hands, set the width of the manual feed paper guides to the envelope width. 5. Using both hands, insert the envelope into the manual feed slot until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Hold the envelope in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance, and then let go of the envelope.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Envelope Types to Avoid • • • • • • • • • • • • • Envelopes that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped. Envelopes that are extremely shiny or highly textured. Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings. Envelopes with self-adhesive closures. Envelopes of baggy construction. Envelopes that are not sharply creased. Embossed envelopes. Envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies You can print on transparencies from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Printing on Transparencies from the Paper Cassette ✏ Note Do not load more than 10 sheets of transparencies in the paper cassette. 9 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer. 3. Adjust the paper guides at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the transparency size you want to load. Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into the slots correctly.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 4. Load transparencies in the paper cassette. Make sure they are flat in the cassette at all four corners. 5. Install the paper cassette in the printer. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer. ✏ Note Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the face down output tray. 10 11 ! Caution Remove each sheet immediately, especially when you use transparencies. 6. Send the print data to the printer.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Transparencies from the Manual Feed Slot When the rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2. Open the rear cover. 3. Send the print data. 4. Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to the transparency width. 5. Using both hands, insert the transparency into the manual feed slot until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. Hold the transparency in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 6.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on both sides of the Paper (Manual Duplex Printing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98,Me, and Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the Paper Cassette 1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver. 2. The printer will automatically print all the even numbered pages on one side of the paper first. 3. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face down. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 4.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual Duplex Printing from the Manual Feed Slot ! • • • Caution Before re-inserting the sheets, you will have to straighten them, or you may get paper feed errors. The use of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. When you use the Manual Duplex function, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality might not be satisfactory. If a paper jam occurs, see “Paper Jams and How to Clear Them” in Chapter 6. 1.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Guidelines for Printing on Both Sides of the Paper • • • • • It may cause wrinkling if the paper is too thin. If paper is curled, straighten it and then load it in the paper cassette. The paper type should be regular paper. Do not use bond paper. When loading paper in the paper cassette, first empty the cassette, and then insert only the printed pages, with the printed side face up. (Do not add the printed pages to the top of the unprinted paper stack.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 Printer Driver The printer drivers for the following operating systems are on the supplied CDROM. The latest printer driver can also be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. You can see the operations and detailed information in the Install Software section of the supplied CD-ROM. For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE For Windows Users Features in the PCL Printer Driver For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver or visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the Basic tab in the Properties dialog box. ♦ Basic Tab 1 2 1. Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation, etc. 2. Select the Paper source, etc.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Advanced Tab 3 4 2 5 1 You can change the following settings by clicking the icons. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Print Quality Select the resolution, toner save and print settings. Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: 300 x 300 dpi 600 x 600 dpi 1200 x 600 dpi for graphics (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only) Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the toner save mode, which reduces the print density.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Device Options Set the following print function modes in this tab. Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator (For Windows 95/98/Me users only) Insert Command File (For Windows 95/98/Me users only) Page Protection Print Date & Time HRC (For Windows NT 4.0/2000 users only) True Type Mode (For Windows NT 4.0/2000 users only) ✏ Note The Printer Function list may differ depending on the model.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Accessories Tab When you install options, add those options and set them in the Accessories tab as follows. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes the paper size in each paper tray.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Support Tab • • • • You can download the latest driver or get additional product information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. You can see the printer driver version. You can check the current driver settings. You can print the Configuration page, Font list, etc.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Features in the PS Printer Driver ✏ Note This section is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver or visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ♦ Details Tab 1. Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you are using. 2. Select the printer driver that you installed.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Paper Tab 1 2 1. Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation, etc. 2. Select the Paper source.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Graphics Tab You can select the print quality settings.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Device Options Tab 1 2 1. You can change settings by clicking the setting and then selecting a new value in the Change Settings box. Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting 2. Select the installed options from the list.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE For Macintosh Users This printer supports Macintosh® OS 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.1. For more detailed information visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com For USB Users (HL-1440/1450/1470N Users Only) Computer Requirements: Power Macintosh having a pre-installed USB port 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) Mac OS 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.1 is required.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Software ✏ Note This section is for Windows users only. 2 Automatic E-mail Printing Automatic E-mail printing is used to download E-mail, receive mail at the selected time and print it automatically. You can also set it to select the mail to be printed automatically depending on the sender and the subject of the E-mail.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Software for Networks ✏ Note This section is for HL-1470N only. 3 BRAdmin Professional The BRAdmin Professional software is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that are running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. It allows you to easily configure and check the status of your printer on the network.
CHAPTER 2 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Network Printer Driver Wizard The Network Printer Driver Wizard software can be used to ease the installation of a printer in a network environment. It can also be used to create automatically running .exe files, which once run, automate the installation of a printer into a peerto-peer environment. Automatic Emulation Selection ✏ Note This section is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N only. 4 This printer has an automatic emulation selection function.
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL CHAPT ER 3 CONTROL PANEL 3 This section refers to the LEDs and control panel button on the control panel. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter. ❍ LED is off LED is blinking ● LED is on ✏ Note When the power switch is off or the printer is in Sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are off.
LED Drum Printer status Sleep mode The power switch is off or the printer is in Sleep mode. Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Ready to print The printer is ready to print. Pressing control panel button wakes up the printer to Ready mode. Blinking at 1 second intervals Warming up The printer is warming up.
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Printer status Receiving Data The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is processing data in memory. Data Remaining in Memory Print data remains in the printer memory. If the Data LED is on for a long period of time and nothing has printed, you will need to press the control panel button to print the remaining data.
Service Call Indications If an unrecoverable error occurs, the printer will indicate the need for a service call by illuminating all the LEDs and then alternating the following combination of LEDs. For example, the following two indications alternate when a fuser malfunction error occurs.
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you see any of these service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on and try to print again. If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call indication after turning on the printer, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative. Please note the indication and report the error status and problem by referring to the above table.
Control Panel Button The control panel button has the following functions. Cancel printing If you press the control panel button while printing, the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper. Wake-up If the printer is in Sleep mode, pressing the control panel button wakes it up and goes to the Ready state. It will take up to 25 seconds for the printer to reach the Ready state. Form feed If the Data LED is on, press the control panel button.
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Print Test Sample Page The printer prints a test sample page using the control panel button or printer driver. Using Control Panel Button 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in. 3. Hold down the control panel button as you turn on the power switch. All the LEDs will illuminate. Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on. When the Drum LED comes on, release the button your finger.
Using the Printer Driver If you are using Brother’s Windows PCL printer driver, use the “Print Test Page” button usually located in the General tab of the Windows printer driver.
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Print Configuration and Fonts You can print the current configuration and a list of the internal fonts using the control panel button or printer driver. Using Control Panel Button 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in. 3. Hold down the control panel button as you turn on the power switch. All the LEDs will illuminate. Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on.
Using the Printer Driver ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only. 2 If you are using Brother’s Windows PCL printer driver, you can print the current configuration and a list of the internal fonts by clicking the Print Config and Print Font buttons in the Support tab.
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS 4 This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Click the check mark in the following table to see the detailed information for each item. Model HL-1230 SIMM Lower Tray Unit Print Server IrDA Interface ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ HL-1440 ✔ HL-1450 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ HL-1470N ✔ ✔ standard ✔ SIMM ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only.
♦ Minimum Memory Recommendation (Including Resident Memory) HL-1440 (Including 2 MB of internal memory) 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi Letter/A4 Standard Standard 10 MB Legal Standard Standard 10 MB HL-1450 (Including 8 MB of internal memory) HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi Letter/A4 Standard Standard 16 MB Legal Standard Standard 16 MB PostScript Level II language emulation mode 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi Letter/A4 Standard Standa
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS This printer can accept memory SIMM with the following specifications: Speed 60 nsec - 80 nsec Pin type 72 pin Height 25.4 mm (1.00”) or less Output 32 bit or 36 bit ✏ Note y Additional memory is useful and may be necessary if you are using the Page Protection function. (For HL-1440 users) y The resident memory of HL-1440 printer is 2 MB, you need to expand the printer memory by adding a SIMM to print at 1200 dpi.
Installing Additional Memory 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer. ! Caution Be sure to turn off the printer before you install or remove SIMM. 2. Open the rear cover. Unscrew the two screws that secure the access cover and remove it. 3. Unpack the SIMM and hold it by the edges. ! Caution SIMM boards can be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity. Do not touch the memory chips or the board surface.
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS 4. Install the SIMM into the slot at an angle, and then push it gently toward the vertical until it clicks into place. 5. Re-install the access cover and secure the access cover with the two screws. 6. Close the rear cover. 7. Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) to your computer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the power switch.
Lower Tray Unit ✏ Note This section is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. The lower tray unit is a device that functions as an additional paper source. It can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb.). To purchase the optional lower tray unit, please consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. For installation details, see the instructions supplied with the lower tray unit.
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS Print Server (NC-2010p) ✏ Note This section is for HL-1230, HL-1440 and HL-1450 users only. An optional network print server (NC-2010p) allows your printer to be connected to your network via the parallel interface.
IrDA Interface (IR-1000) The IR-1000 connects to any of these printers and can print data without the use of connecting cables. • • • • • • • Supports the IrDA1.1 Infrared communication standard. ® ® ® Fully compatible with Windows 95/98/Windows Me, Windows NT ® 4.0,Windows 2000 Infrared printer devices. Transmits and receives data up to 4 Mbits/s. Connects to the PC parallel port and the printer port. Allows a printer to communicate with an infrared-equipped portable computer. Transmission range: 1 cm (0.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 You need to replace the consumables and clean the printer periodically. You can see the maintenance movie in the supplied CD-ROM Maintenance Tutorial section. 1 2 3 4 5 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. You can see how to replace the toner cartridge. You can see how to replace the drum unit. You can see how to clean the scanner window. You can see how to clean the corona wire in the drum unit. You can see how to clean the surface of the OPC in the drum unit.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Toner Cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 3,000 (standard cartridge) or 6000 (high yield cartridge) A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage. ✏ Note y y y Toner consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page and the print density setting. The greater the image coverage, the greater the toner consumption.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Toner Empty Message If the LED shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Replacing the Toner Cartridge ✏ Note To ensure optimum print quality, be sure to use quality toner cartridges. To purchase toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. 1 1. Open the front cover. 2. Pull out the drum unit assembly.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ! Caution We recommend that you place the drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 3. Press the lock lever down, and then pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. ! Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 4. Unpack the new toner cartridge. Keeping the cartridge horizontal, gently rock it from side to side five or six times. ! • • • • 5. Caution Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it in the printer. If toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of time the toner life will be shortened. If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ! Caution Install the toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts in the illustration to prevent any degradation to the print quality. 6. Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. ! Caution Make sure you install the toner cartridge correctly or it may separate from the drum unit.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 7. Home Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by position gently sliding the blue tab from right to left and left to right several times. Return the tab to the Home position (▲) before you re-install the drum unit assembly. ! Caution Make sure that you return the tab to the Home position (▲) before you re-install the drum unit assembly in the printer; otherwise, printed pages may have vertical stripes. 8. Re-install the drum unit assembly in the printer.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Drum Unit This printer can print approximately 20,000 pages *1 with one drum unit. *1 At 5% print coverage (A4-Letter size). The actual number of printed pages may vary depending on the average type of print job and paper. ✏ Note y y y There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as the temperature, humidity, type of paper, type of toner used, number of pages per print job, etc.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Change Drum Message If the Drum LED is on, it means the drum unit is near the end of its life. We recommend that you replace the drum unit with a new one before there is a noticeable deterioration in the print quality. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data ! • • Caution While removing the drum unit, handle it carefully because it may contain toner. You should clean the printer when you replace the drum unit. See “Cleaning” in this chapter.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Replacing the Drum Unit Follow these steps to replace the drum unit. You can also view the drum unit replacement method in the instructional movie on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. Open the front cover. 2. Pull out the drum unit assembly. ! Caution We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 3. While pressing the lock lever, pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. ! Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ✏ Note Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. Be sure to seal up the drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the unit. 3 4. Unpack the new drum unit.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 6. Re-install the drum unit assembly in the printer. Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 7. Reset the drum counter referring to the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! • • Caution The Drum LED indication does not disappear until you reset the drum counter. Do not reset the drum counter when you replace only the toner cartridge. 8. Close the front cover. 9.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. If printouts are stained with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. See the Maintenance Tutorial section in the supplied CD-ROM. You can see the instructional movie. 1 2 1. You can see how to clean the scanner window. 2. You can see how to clean the corona wire in the drum unit.
CHAPTER 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Parts You need to replace the maintenance parts periodically to maintain print quality. The units listed below should be replaced after printing the following number of pages.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Identifying Your Problem First, check the following: • • • • • • • • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. All of the protective parts have been removed. The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed correctly. The front cover is fully closed. Paper is inserted correctly into the paper cassette. The interface cable is securely connected between the printer and computer.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages in the Status Monitor The Status Monitor will report problems with the printer. Take the corrective actions listed in the following table for the error message that the Status Monitor reports. Error message COVER OPEN MEMORY FULL NO PAPER or MISFEED PAPER JAM PRINT OVERRUN Action • Close the front cover of the printer. • Press the control panel button to print the data remaining in the printer.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message Action RESOLUTION ADAPTED • Reduce the complexity of your document before you print to (The printer has printed prevent automatic reduction of the resolution. the document at a reduced resolution.) (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory. See “Installing Additional Memory” in Chapter 4. TONER EMPTY • See “Replacing the Toner Cartridge” in Chapter 5.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message Printouts The printer will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the following table. Take the corrective actions for the error message. Error message MEMORY FULL PRINT OVERRUN Action • Press the control panel button to print the data remaining in the printer. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. (For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Handling First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. See “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in Chapter 1. Problem The printer does not load paper. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The printer will not load envelopes. A paper jam has occurred. The printer does not print into the output tray. The printer does not print on the specified paper.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams and How to Clear Them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates it by lighting the control panel LEDs as shown below. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! When you open the front or rear cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. Clear the jammed paper referring to the following description.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ✏ Note y y If a paper jam occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for correct installation of the upper paper cassette. Always remove all paper from the paper cassette and straighten the stack when new paper is added. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the printer at one time and reduces paper jams. 1. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer. 2. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer. 3. Open the front cover.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer. If you cannot remove the drum unit assembly easily at this time, do not use additional force. Instead, pull the edge of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. ! Caution To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Open the rear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. ✏ Note If you have to pull the paper toward the back of the printer, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and it may scatter on the next printouts. Print a few copies of the test page until the scattering of toner stops. 0 6. Close the rear cover. 7. Install the drum unit assembly. 8. Install the paper cassette in the printer. 9. Close the front cover.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Other Problems Problem Recommendation The printer cannot print. • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. “There was an error • If you have an interface-switching device, make sure the correct writing to LPT1: (or printer is selected. BRUSB) for the printer.” error message occurs on your PC.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING For Macintosh with USB ✏ Note This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only. 1 Problem HL-1440 (or HL-1450 and HL-1470N) does not appear in Chooser. Unable to print from application software. Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on. • Check that the USB interface cable is connected correctly. Check the printer driver is installed correctly.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the Print Quality This section provides information on the following topics: Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH CDEF abcdefghijk defg ABCD abcde 01234 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, etc., may cause this print defect to occur. See “Positioning the Printer” in Chapter 1. • If the whole page is too light, toner save mode may be on.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation • Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. A rough surfaced paper may cause the problem. See “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in Chapter 1. • The drum unit may be damaged. Install a new drum unit. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in Chapter 5. Toner specks • • • Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. See “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in Chapter 1.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in. Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit as follows: 1. Position the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the image defect. White Spots Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in. 2.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples Recommendation ! 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in. Caution Do not try to clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object, such as a ball-point pen, etc. • The drum unit may be damaged. Install a new drum unit. See “Replacing the Drum Unit” in Chapter 5. White Spots Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94 mm 3.7 in. 94 mm 3.7 in. Printed pages have black spots at intervals of 94 mm (3.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black Horizontal repetitive defects Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Recommendation • The drum unit may be damaged. Install a new drum unit. See "Replacing the Drum Unit" in Chapter 5. • Make sure that you use paper that meets specifications. See “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in Chapter 1.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image Defect Samples ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk Recommendation • You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. See “Cleaning” in Chapter 5. • The toner cartridge may be damaged. Install a new toner cartridge. See "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 5.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING How to Print Correctly Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage. The printer cannot print full pages of a document. An error message “PRINT OVERRUN” occurs. The printer cannot print full pages of a document. A "MEMORY FULL" error message occurs. My headers or footers appear when I view my document on screen but do not show up when I print it. Recommendation • Make sure the printer cable is not too long.
APPENDIX APPENDIX 1 Printer Specifications ♦ Engine MODEL Technology Print Speed First Print Time Resolution HL-1230 Up to 12 ppm HL-1450 HL-1470N Less than 15 sec Up to 15 ppm (When Letter size paper is loaded) *1 Windows 600 x 600 dpi 95/98, Me or 300 x 300 dpi later and NT4.
APPENDIX ♦ Controller MODEL Processor Memory Interface Network Connectivity HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N Fujitsu MB86832 66MHz Standard 2MB Option N/A Standard Option Interface Protocol *3 8MB 1 SIMM slot; 1 SIMM slot; expandable up to 36MB expandable up to 34MB IEEE 1284 Parallel IEEE 1284 Parallel, USB IEEE 1284 Parallel, USB, 10/100 BaseTX 10BaseT (NC-2010P), IrDA (IR-1000) IrDA (IR-1000) Optional 10BaseT (NC-2010P) 10/100 BaseTX (Auto Negotiation) Standard TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI,
APPENDIX ♦ Software MODEL Printer Driver Utilities HL-1230 HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N For Windows 95/98 PCL Driver for PCL Driver for Windows 95/98/Me, and /Me, and Windows 95/98/Me, NT4.0/2000 and Mac OS 8.5-9.1 NT4.0/2000 and NT4.0/2000 and Mac OS 8.5-9.1 PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for Windows 95/98/Me, NT4.0/2000 and Mac *7 OS 8.5-9.
APPENDIX ♦ Paper Handling MODEL *11 Paper Input Paper Output HL-1230 *11 Paper Cassette (Standard) Manual Feed Paper Cassette (Option) Face Down Face Up HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N 250 Sheets 1 Sheet N/A 250 Sheets 150 Sheets 1 Sheet ♦ Media Specifications MODEL Media Types Media Weights Media Sizes HL-1230 Manual Feed Paper Cassette (Standard) Paper Cassette (Option) Manual Feed Paper Cassette Manual Feed Paper Cassette (Standard) Paper Cassette (Option) HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N Plain Pape
APPENDIX ♦ Printer Driver Functions MODEL Page Layout *13 HL-1230 N in 1 Printing Poster Printing Watermark Printing Other HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N HL-1440 HL-1450 HL-1470N HL-1450 HL-1470N 2, 4, 9, 16, 25 in 1 page 1 in 4, 9, 16, 25 Yes Quick Print Setup *14 Manual Duplex ♦ Supplies MODEL Toner HL-1230 Standard Cartridge High Yield Cartridge Drum 3,000 pages A4/LTR pages @5% coverage 6,000 pages A4/LTR pages @5% coverage 20,000 A4/LTR pages (1 page / job) ♦ Dimensions / Weights MODEL Di
APPENDIX Important Information for Choosing Your Paper This section provides information to help you choose paper to use with this printer. Before you purchase a large quantity of paper Make sure the paper is suitable for the printer. Paper for plain paper copies Paper is divided by usage, such as paper for printing and paper for copying. The usage is usually specified on the paper’s package. Check the package to see whether it is suitable for laser printers. Use paper that is suitable for laser printers.
APPENDIX Long grain and short grain The pulp fiber of the paper is aligned during paper manufacture. What we call long grain paper is paper where the fiber is [bp1]parallel to the paper carriage direction of the paper. Paper can be classified into two types, long grain and short grain. Long grain paper’s fiber direction is parallel to the carriage direction of the paper in the printer. Short grain paper’s fiber direction is vertical to the carriage direction of the paper in the printer.
APPENDIX Moisture content Moisture content is the amount of water left in the paper after manufacture. It is one of the important characteristics of the paper. This can change greatly depending on the storage environment, although usually paper contains around 5% water by weight. Because paper often absorbs water, the amount of water can sometimes be about 10% in a high humidity environment. When the amount of water increases, the characteristic of the paper changes greatly.
APPENDIX Paper size Letter 8.5 x 11 in. Legal 8.5 x 14 in. Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in. A4 210 x 297 mm A5 148 x 210 mm A6 105 x 148 mm B5 (ISO) 201 x 276 mm Envelope Monarch 3.875 x 7.5 in. Envelope #9 3.875 x 8.9 in. Envelope #10 4.12 x 9.5 in. Envelope #11 4.5 x 10.375 in.
APPENDIX Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh are registered trademarks in the United States and other countries, and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Epson is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
INDEX INDEX error messages ................................................. 6-2 A F accessory tab ................................................... 2-6 Apple LaserWriter........................................... 2-12 fixing unit........................................................ 5–14 automatic e-mail printing ................................ 2-13 font ............................................................ 3-9, A-2 automatic emulation selection ........................
INDEX P service call ........................................................ 3-4 paper .........................................................1-8, A-6 software................................................... 2-13, A-3 jam........................................................................ 3-2 paper handling........................................... 6-5, A-4 specification ......................................................A-1 SIMM..........................................................
