Brother HL 1435 User Manual
Brother Laser Printer
HL-1435
User's Guide
For visually-impaired users
Please see the two HTML files, index_win.html and index_mac.html,
on the supplied CD-ROM. You can read them with Screen Reader
‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You ca n 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. Keep the CD-ROM in a
convenient place so you can use it quickly if you need to.
Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com
Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates
and Utilities.
where you can get answers to Frequently
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Laser printer
HL-1435 series
User's Guide
Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes
We use the following terms throughout this User’s Guide:
You must follow these warnings to prevent possible personal injury.
You must follow these instructions to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it.
Remember these useful tips when you use the printer.
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To use the printer safely
After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer will be extremely hot. When you
open the front or rear cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations
below.
There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam
or replace parts, make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from
the AC power outlet.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands - it might give you an electrical shock.
Caution
Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene
will damage the surface of the printer.
Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. They will damage the printer and the toner
cartridge.
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Brother Numbers (USA and Canada)
IMPORTANT: For technical 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 International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of
the product. Your registration with Brother:
■ may serve as a confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;
■ may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,
■ will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.
Please complete the Brother Warranty Registration or, for you convenience and most efficient way to register
your new product, register on-line at
www.registermybrother.com
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Printer needs. You can download the latest
software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the ‘Solutions’ section to learn how to get
the most from your Brother product.
http://solutions.brother.com
You can check here for the Brother driver updates.
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Customer Service
In USA 1-800-276-7746
In Canada 1-877-BROTHER
(514) 685-6464 (In Montreal)
If you have any comments or suggestions, please write to 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
Service center locator (USA only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
Service center locations (Canada only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.
Brother fax back system (USA only)
Brother has an easy-to-use fax back system so you can get instant answers to common technical que stions 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 in structions to receive a fax about how to use the system and an
Index of the subjects you can get information ab ou t.
In USA only 1-800-521-2846
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Internet addresses
Brother Global Web Site:
http://www.brother.com
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and
Utilities:
http://solutions.brother.com
(In USA Only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies:
http://www.brothermall.com
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Important information: Regulations
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA)
Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911
USA
Telephone: (908) 704-1700
declares, that the products
Product name: Laser Printer HL-1435
Model number: HL-14
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment gener ates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency en ergy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning th e equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the eq uipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada)
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.
Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only)
This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B.
Before you use this product, make sure that you use a double-shielded interface cable with twisted-pair
conductors and that it is marked “IEEE1284 compliant”. The cable must not be more than 2 metres long.
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 E
S
NERGY STAR
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TAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY
Laser Safety (100 to 120 volt model only)
This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and
Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external
covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
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FDA Regulations (100 to 120 volt model only)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured
on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One
of the following labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with th e FDA regulations and must
be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
MANUFACTURED:
Brother Industries, Ltd.,
15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan
This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR subchapter J.
MANUFACTURED:
Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory
Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzhen, CHINA
This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of proce dures other t han those specified in this manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only)
This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is
attached in countries where it is needed.
CLASS 1LASERP RODUCT
APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in the scanner unit. You
should not open the scanner unit under any circumstances.
Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other tha n those specified in this manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Internal laser radiation
Maximum radiation power: 5 mW
Wave length: 760 - 810 nm
Laser class: Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10)
Class 3B (Accordance with IEC 60825)
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IMPORTANT - For Your Safety
To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin
power outlet that is properly grounded through the standard electrical wiring.
Extension cords used with this printer must be three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper
grounding. Incorrectly wired extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that
the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the
power, call a qualified electrician.
Disconnect device
You must install this printer near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of an eme r gency, you
must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to shut off the power completely.
Caution for LAN connection
Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to overvoltages.
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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.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and other countries.
E
NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering
the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained
herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on
the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the
publication.
©2003 Brother Industries Ltd.
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Table of Contents
Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes ............................................................................. -i
To use the printer safely ............................................................................................................-ii
Brother Numbers (USA and Canada) .................................................................... ... ... ... .... ............-iii
Register your product ...............................................................................................................-iii
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) ...............................................................................................-iii
Customer Service .....................................................................................................................-iv
Service center locator (USA only) ......... ... ... .... ... ....................................... ... ... ..................... -iv
Service center locations (Canada only) ...................................... ...................................... .. -iv
Brother fax back system (USA only) ................................................................................... -iv
Internet addresses ..................... ... ....................................... ... ... ............................................. -v
Important information: Regulations .................................................................................................-vi
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA) ...............-vi
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada) ..........................................................-vii
Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only) ......................................................................-vii
International ENERGY STAR
Laser Safety (100 to 120 volt model only) ...............................................................................-vii
FDA Regulations (100 to 120 volt model only) .......................................................................-viii
IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) ............................................................-viii
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety ................................................................................................-ix
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................... -x
Compilation and Publication Notice ...................................................................................... -x
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................-xii
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Compliance Statement ......................... ..................................-vii
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About this printer ....................................................................................................................................1-1
What is in the box? .................. .... ... ....................................... ... ... ..................................... ............1-1
Interface cable ....................................................................................................................1-1
Front view ........................................................................... ... .................................................1-2
Back view ...............................................................................................................................1-3
Positioning the printer ...................................................................................................................1-4
Power supply .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Environment ........................................................................................................................... 1-4
What kind of paper can I use? ......................................................................................................1-5
Type and size of paper ........................................................................................................... 1-5
Recommended paper ............................................................................................................. 1-6
Printable area .........................................................................................................................1-7
Printing methods ........................................................................................................................... 1-8
Printing on plain paper ............................................................................................................ 1-8
Printing on plain paper from the paper tray ........................................................................ 1-8
Printing on plain paper from the manual feed slot ............................................................ 1-11
Printing on thicker paper and card stock ..............................................................................1-14
Printing on envelopes ............................... ....................................... ... ... ............................... 1-17
Types of envelopes to avoid .............................................................................................1-17
Printing on envelopes from the manual feed slot ............................................................1-18
Printing on transparencies .............. ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ........................ 1-21
Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ................................................................1-21
Printing on transparencies from the manual feed slot ...................................................... 1-24
Printing on both sides of the paper (Manual duplex printing) ............................................... 1-27
Manual duplex printing from the paper tray ...................................................................... 1-27
Manual Duplex printing from the manual fee d slot ............................... .... ... ..................... 1-29
Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper ............................................................ 1-31
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Driver and software ................................................................................................................................2-1
Printer driver .................................................................................................................................2-1
For Windows
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95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP ........ ... ... ... .... ..........2- 1
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For Mac® OS 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac® OS X 10.1 to 10.2 ................................. ... ... ... .... ..........2-1
For Windows
Features in the Brother printer driver .................................................................................2-2
For Macintosh
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Control panel ... ... ....................................... ... ... ....................................... ... .............................................. 3-1
Service call indications ...........................................................................................................3-5
Control panel buttons ................................................................................................................... 3-7
Print a test page .....................................................................................................................3-8
Using Control panel button ... ....................................... ... ... ....................................... ... ... ....3-8
Using the printer driver .......................................................................................................3-8
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Options ....................................................................................................................................................4-1
Print server (NC-2100p) (For Windows® only) ............................................................................. 4-1
Ir-DA Interface (IR-1000) ..............................................................................................................4-2
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Routine maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Toner cartridge ........................ .... ... ....................................... ... ... ................................... ..............5-2
Toner Low message ............................................................................................................... 5-2
Toner Empty message ........................................................................................................... 5-3
Replacing the toner cartridge ................................................................................................. 5-3
Drum unit .................... ....................................... ... .... ...................................... .... .......................... 5-8
Change Drum message .....................................................................................................5-8
Replacing the drum unit .......................................................................................................... 5-9
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 5-12
Replacing maintenance parts ..................................................................................................... 5-13
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Troubleshooting ........................... ....................................... ... ....................................... ... ....................... 6-1
Identifying your problem .............. ... ....................................... ... ... ....................................... ..........6-1
Error messages in the status monitor ...........................................................................................6-2
Error message printouts ................................................. ... .... ...................................... ... .... .. ........6-3
Paper handling ............................................................................................................................. 6-4
Paper jams and how to clear them ...............................................................................................6-5
Other problems ........................................................................................................................... 6-10
For Macintosh
Improving the print quality ....................................................................................................6-10
Solving print problems .............................................. ... ....................................... ... ... .................. 6-15
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Appendix ................................ .... ... ....................................... ... ... ..............................................................A-1
Printer specifications ....................................................................................................................A-1
Important information for choosing your paper .............................................................................A-3
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INDEX ............................... ............................................................. ........................................................... 1-1
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with USB ..................................................................................................... 6-10
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1
About this printer
What is in the box?
When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts.
1
2
1
3
4
AC Power Cord
2
Drum Unit Assembly
(with Toner Cartridge included)
3
Printer
4
Quick Setup Guide
5
CD-ROM
5
■ Components may differ from one country to another.
■ The power cord may be slightly different than the one in the figure above, depending on which
country the printer was bought in.
Interface cable
■ An interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate cable for the
interface you intend to use.
■ It is recommended to use a Parallel interface cable or USB interface cable that is no longer than 6
feet (2 metres).
■ For Parallel interface cable use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant.
■ Do not connect the USB cable to the front of your PC or to the iMac’s keyboard.
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 1
Front view
Front View
7
2
1
3
6
5
Figure 1-1
1
Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap)
2
Face-down Output Tray (Top Output Tray)
3
Front Cover
4
Paper Tray
5
Manual Feed Paper Guides
6
Manual Feed Slot
7
Control Panel
4
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Back view
Back view
5
1
4
2
1
Rear Cover
2
Power Switch
3
AC Power Connector
4
Parallel Interface Connector
5
USB Interface Connector
3
Figure 1-2
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 3
Positioning the printer
Please read the following before you use the printer.
Power supply
Use the printer within the recommended power range.
Power source: USA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz
Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 5 metres (16½ feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, such as a n air conditioner, copier,
shredder and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you
use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.
Environment
■ Make sure that the power outlet is near the machine and is easy to get to so that, if there is an
emergency, it can be easily unplugged.
■ Only use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity:
Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
■ To avoid ozone building up, put this machine in a large well-ventilated room.
■ Put the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.
■ Keep the printer clean. Do not put the printer in a dusty place.
■ Do not put the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is blocked. Keep a gap of approximately
100 mm (4 in.) between the ventilation hole and the wall.
■ Do not put the printer in direct sunlight. If you have to put it near a window, use a blind or a heavy
curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight.
■ Do not put 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 put objects on top of the printer.
■ Do not put the printer near an air conditioner.
■ Keep the printer horizontal when you carry it.
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What kind of paper can I use?
Type and size of paper
The printer loads paper from the installed paper tray or manual feed slot.
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows:
Paper tray Tray 1
Manual feed slot Manual
While looking at this page on the PDF, you can jump to the page for each printing method by clicking L
in the table.
Media type Tray 1 Manual
feed slot
Plain paper
60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lb)
LLPlain paper
Select the Media type from the
printer driver
Recycled paper LL
Bond paper L Bond paper
Thick paper
105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2
(28 to 43 lb)
Transparency L
Up to 10 sheets
A4 or Letter
Labels L
L Thick paper or Thicker paper
L
A4 or Letter
Transparencies
Thick paper
A4 or Letter
Envelopes L Thicker paper
Card stock L Thick paper or Thicker paper
Tray 1 Manual feed slot
Paper size A4, Letter, Legal (US and
Canada only), B5 (ISO),
Executive, A5, A6, B6(ISO),
Width: 69.8 to 216 mm
(2.75 to 8.5 in.)
Length: 116 to 406.4 mm
(4.57 to 16.0 in.)
Number of sheets 250 sheets
(80 g/m
2
or 21 lb)
Single sheet
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Recommended paper
Europe USA
Plain paper Xerox Premier 80
Xerox Business 80 g/m
Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m
IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m
Recycled paper Xerox RECYCLED SUPREMES
Transparency 3M CG 3300 3M CG 3300
Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160
■ Before you buy a lot of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable.
■ Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
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■ Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
(20 to 24 lb).
■ Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper.
■ Use long-grain paper.
■ Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.
Caution
Do not use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage your printer.
g/m
2
2
2
2
Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb
To help you choose which paper to use with this printer, see Important information for choosing your
paper on page A-3.
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Printable area
When using Brother GDI printer driver emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are
shown below.
Portrait
1
2
4
3
Figure 1-3
A4 Letter Legal B5 (ISO) Executive A5 A6 B6 (ISO)
1
2
3
4
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
Landscape
1
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
2
4
3
Figure 1-4
A4 Letter Legal B5 (ISO) Executive A5 A6 B6 (ISO)
1
2
3
4
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
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4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
Printing methods
Printing on plain paper
You can print on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed slot. For the paper you want to use,
please see What kind of paper can I use? in this chapter.
Printing on plain paper from the paper tray
1
Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Plain Paper
Paper Source: Tray1
2
Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
Figure 1-5
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3
While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.
Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
Figure 1-6
4
Put paper in the tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners.
Figure 1-7
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 9
Do not put more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2) in the tray, or paper jams may occur. Check
that paper is below the maximum paper mark (▼).
Figure 1-8
For two-sided printing, put the side that is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the
top of the paper at the front of the tray.
5
Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Check that it is inserted fully into the printer.
Pull up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the top output tray.
Figure 1-9
If you choose not to pull out the support flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages
immediately after they come out of the printer.
6
Send the print data to the printer.
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Printing on plain paper from the manual feed slot
The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper into manual feed slot.
1
Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Plain Paper
Paper Source: Manual
2
Send the print data to the printer.
A NO PAPER message is shown in the Status Monitor and indicated by the control panel LEDs until
you put a sheet of paper in the manual feed slot.
Drum
Ready
Paper
Alarm
Toner
Data
Figure 1-10
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 11
3
Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to be used.
Figure 1-11
Pull up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the top output tray.
Figure 1-12
If you choose not to pull out the support flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages
immediately after they come out of the printer.
4
Using both hands, insert into 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 prin ter automatically feeds the
paper in for a short distance, and then let go of the paper.
Figure 1-13
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■ Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up.
■ Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position on the manual feed slot. If it is not,
the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
■ Do not put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, or it may cause
a jam.
5
After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in Step 4 above.
Repeat for each page that you want to print.
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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
back of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thicker paper or
card stock.
When you select the paper you want to use, please see What kind of paper can I use? in this chapter.
1
Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper
Paper Source: Manual
2
Open the rear cover.
Figure 1-14
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3
Send the print data to the printer.
A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the manual
feed slot.
Drum
Ready
Paper
Alarm
Toner
Data
Figure 1-15
4
Using both hands, set the width of the manual feed paper guides to the pa per width you want to use.
Figure 1-16
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 for a short distance, and then let go of the paper.
Figure 1-17
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■ Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up.
■ Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position in the manual feed slot. If it is not,
the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
■ Do not put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, or it may cause
a jam.
6
After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in Step 5 above.
Repeat for each page that you want to print.
7
Close the rear cover.
Caution
Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the
paper to curl.
Figure 1-18
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Printing on envelopes
Types of envelopes to avoid
Do not use envelopes:
■ that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or an usual shape
■ that are extremely shiny or textured
■ with clasps, snaps or tie strings
■ with self-adhesive closures
■ that are of a 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 paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the printer
■ that have been badly made, with edges that are not straight or consistently square or
■ with windows, holes, cutouts or perforations
Figure 1-19
IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR
PRINTER. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE
AGREEMENT.
■ Before you print envelopes, you must ‘fan’ the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
■ Do not put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper
jams or misfeeds.
■ Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing.
■ For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the
paper in the tray.
■ See What kind of paper can I use? in this chapter.
Most envelopes will be suitable for your printer. However, some envelopes will have feed and
print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges
with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two pieces of paper.
The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes
from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a lase r printer. Before you print
a lot of envelopes, test one to make sure that the print results are what you want.
Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change
the envelope specifications. You are responsible for the quality and performance of the envelopes
you use.
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