Brother HL-1470N, HL-1450, HL-1440 User Manual

Brother Laser Printer

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USER’S GUIDE

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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 ( all your printer needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions in the 'Solutions' and 'Customer Education' sections.

http://solutions.brother.com

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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. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6

BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM

Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use fax-back system so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling.

Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of fax-back subjects.

In USA 1-800-521-2846

In Canada 1-800-685-5381

1-514-685-5381 (within Montreal)

DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only)

For the name of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only)

For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660.

INTERNET ADDRESSES

http://www.brother.com and http://solutions.brother.com

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The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide:

Warning

Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury.

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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.

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• 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.

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Caution

y Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as

thinner or benzene will damage the surface of the printer.

y Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. They will damage the printer and

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CCHHAAPPTTEERR 1 AABBO

Whhaatt iiss iinncclluuddeedd iinn tthhee CCaarrttoonn

W

OUUTT TTHHIISS PPRRIINNTTEERR

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

0The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where

you purchased the printer.

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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).

(For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users)

• When you use a USB cable, be sure to use a high-speed twisted cable (12 Mbps) and connect it to the USB connector of your PC.

• Do not use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard.

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General View

♦ Front View

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1

7

6

5

♦ Rear View (HL-1230)

1

2

3

4

1. Tray extension flap

2. Face down output tray

3. Front cover

4. Paper cassette

5. Manual feed paper guides

6. Manual feed slot

7. Control panel

1. Rear cover

2. Power switch

3. AC power inlet

4. Parallel Interface connector

4

3

2

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♦ Rear View (HL-1440)

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1

5

4

3

♦ Rear View (HL-1450)

1

1. Rear cover

2. Power switch

3. AC power inlet

4. Parallel Interface connector

5. USB connector

2

1. Rear cover

2. Power switch

3. AC power inlet

4. Parallel Interface connector

5. USB Interface connector

6 5

4

2

6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit

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♦ Rear View (HL-1470N)

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10/100BASE TX

L F A TEST

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1. Rear cover

2. Power switch

3. AC power inlet

4. Parallel Interface connector

5. USB Interface connector

6 5

4

2

3

6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit

7. 10/100Base TX port

8. LED

9. Test button

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PPoossiittiioonniinngg tthhee PPrriinntteer

Please take note of the following before using the printer.

PPoowweerr SSuupppplly

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. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation transformer or a highfrequency noise filter.

Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.

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EEnnvviirroonnmmeennt

• 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.

• Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is obstructed. Keep

a gap of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall.

• Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably placed near a window.

• Do not place the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.

• Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.

• Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses.

• Do not place objects on top of the printer.

• Do not place the printer near an air conditioner.

• Keep the printer horizontal when carrying.

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Whhaatt kkiinndd ooff PPaappeerr ccaann II UUssee??

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PPrriinntt MMeeddiiaa aanndd SSiizze

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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 Tray 1 Manual feed slot Manual Optional lower tray Tray 2

Click the check mark in the following table to see the detailed information for each selection.

Media type Tray 1 Manual

feed slot

Plain paper

60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.)

✔✔✔

(For HL-1450, HL-1470N users only)

Tray 2 Select the Media type from the

printer driver

Plain paper

Recycled paper

Bond paper

Thick paper

105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2 (28 to 43 lbs.)

Transparencies

Label

Envelopes

Card stock

✔✔✔

✔

Up to 10 sheets

Only A4, Letter

✔

Only A4, Letter

✔

Only A4, Letter

✔

Bond paper

Thick paper or Thicker paper

Transparencies

Plain paper

Thicker paper

Thick paper or Thicker paper

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Paper size

Upper paper tray Manual feed slot Optional lower tray

A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only) , B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6

Capacity

RReeccoommmmeennddeedd PPaappeer

Plain paper

250 sheets (80 g/m

2

or 21 lbs.)

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Europe USA

Xerox Premier 80 g/m Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2

Recycled paper

Steinbis Recycling Copy 80 g/m2

Width: 70 to 216 mm (215 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116 to 356 mm (4.57 to 14.0 in.) Single sheet

2

Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Champion Paper One 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb

A4, Letter, Legal (US and Canada only), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5

250 sheets (80 g/m

2

or 21 lbs.)

Transparencies

Labels

• Before you purchase large quantities of paper, please test print a small quantity

• Use paper designed for plain paper copying.

• Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m

• Use neutral paper; avoid acidic or alkaline paper.

• Use Long grain paper.

• Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.

You can see the information to help you choose paper to use with this printer. See “Important Information for Choosing Your Paper” in the Appendix.

3M CG3300 3M CG 3300

Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160

to ensure that the paper is suitable.

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The figure below shows the printable area.

Portrait

1

2

3

USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm

4

3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm

Landscape

2

1

USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 5.0 mm 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 5.0 mm

4

3

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PPrriinnttiinngg oonn PPllaaiinn PPaappeer

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.

PPrriinnttiinngg oonn PPllaaiinn PPaappeerr ffrroomm tthhee PPaappeer CCaasssseetttte

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1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.

Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1

PCL driver PS driver

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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.

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4. Load paper into the paper cassette. Make sure the

paper is flat in the cassette at all four corners.

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✏ Note

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.

5. Install the paper cassette in the printer. Make sure it is inserted fully into the printer.

✏ Note

y Extend the output tray extension flap to prevent printouts from sliding off the

face down output tray.

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y If you choose not to extend the output tray extension flap, we recommend that

you remove printed pages immediately after they exit the printer.

6. Send the print data to the printer.

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✏ Note

2The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper

into the manual feed slot.

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1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.

Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual

PCL driver PS driver

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2. Send the print data to the printer.

✏ Note

3A “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.

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.

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4. 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.

✏ Note

5Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed (blank side)

face up.

5. After the printer ejects the printed page, insert the next sheet of paper as in Step 4

above. The printer will wait until you insert the next sheet of paper. Repeat this as necessary for the number of pages you need to print.

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k

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.

d

1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.

Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper

Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed

PCL driver PS driver

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2. Open the rear cover.

3. Send the print data to the printer.

✏ Note

6A “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.

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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.

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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.

Caution

Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause the paper to curl or media feed jams.

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PPrriinnttiinngg EEnnvveellooppees

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.

s

✏ Note

7The printer turns the Manual Feed mode on automatically when you insert paper

into the manual feed slot.

1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.

Media Type: Thicker Paper Paper Source: Manual / Manual Feed

PCL driver PS driver

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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.

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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.

✏ Note

8Insert the envelope into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up.

6. After the printer ejects the printed envelope, the printer will wait until you insert the

next envelope. Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to print.

7. After you finish the print job, close the rear cover.

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EEnnvveellooppee TTyyppeess ttoo AAvvooiid

• 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.

• Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile.

• Envelopes constructed with paper that exceeds the paper weight specifications for

the printer.

• Poorly manufactured envelopes with edges that are not straight or consistently square.

• Envelopes with transparent windows, holes, cutouts or perforations.

d

USE OF THE ENVELOPE TYPES LISTED ABOVE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR PRINTER. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT.

✏ Note

y Before printing envelopes, you must fan the stack of envelopes well to avoid

paper jams and misfeeds.

y Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. y For correct printing, you must select the same paper size from within your

software application as the paper in the tray.

y See “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in this chapter.

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