Brother HL-3400CN User Manual

Brother Color Laser Printer

HL-3400CN Series

USER’S GUIDE

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick reference at all times.

Trademarks

Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is a trademark of

Apple Computer, Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL5C, PCL 5e, PCL 6 and PCL are registered trademarks, and HP LaserJet 5, HP LaserJet 4+, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet II, HP LaserJet IID, HP LaserJet IIID, HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and Bi-Tronics are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM, Proprinter XL, Proprinter, and IBM/PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Intellifont is a registered trademark of AGFA Corporation, a division of Miles, Inc. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.

All other brand and product names mentioned in this user’s guide are registered trademarks or trademarks of respective companies.

Compilation and Publication

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product 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.

Shipment of the Printer

If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier.

WARNING

When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGES and ALL CONSUMABLES must be removed from the Printer.

Failure to remove the CONSUMABLES during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY (refer to user’s manual)

(For USA & CANADA Only)

For technical and operational assistance, please call:

In USA 1-877-284-3238 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660

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

BBS For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call: In USA 1-888-298-3616 In CANADA 1-514-685-2040 Please log on to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for your password. Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14,400, 8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit.

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 you are calling from. Please call 1-800-521-2846 (USA) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada) and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of Fax-Back subjects.

DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center address es in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660

INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers :

http://www.brother.com

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Color Laser Printer

HL-3400CN Series

USER’S GUIDE

(For USA & CANADA Only)

For technical and operational assistance, please call:

In USA 1-877-284-3238

In CANADA 1-800-853-6660

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

DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of an 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 ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers:

http://www.brother.com

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

This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124lbs). When you move or lift this printer, be sure at least 2 people lift it together.

Warning

The Fusing Unit becomes extremely operation. Wait until it has cooled down sufficiently (about 20 minutes) before replacing consumables.

Fig. 0-1 Fusing unit

(approx. 150 ºC) during

HOT

Warning

HARMFUL OZONE GAS Inhalation of an excessive amount of ozone can adversely affect your respiratory system. An Ozone Filter is included to reduce ozone exhaust. This filter must be replaced periodically in accordance with the instructions found in your user manual.

Warning

If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. Contact your dealer.

Warning

Do not put consumables such as the Toner Cartridges and the Waste Toner Pack into a fire. Some consumables may be flammable under certain conditions.

Warning

Do not look directly at the laser beam light. It might cause damage to your eyesight. Do not remove or break open the printer’s safety interlocks.

Warning

Do not run the printer with the Top Cover, Front Cover and Rear Access Covers open and the interlocks removed.

Warning

Turn off the printer before replacing consumables.

Warning

Do not place any items on the printer.

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Warning

In case of a fuser oil spill, you must clean it up immediately .

Warning

Do not put any pressure on the Feeder Cassette or the Front Cover when it is opened. If you do so, you might get injured because there is a possibility that the printer can fall on you.

Printer Do's and Don'ts for Optimum Print Quality

Caution

Before you move or lift the printer, remove the Toner Cartridges, Waste Toner Pack, Oil Bottle and Fusing Unit to avoid spills. Be sure to keep the printer as level as possible. Damage caused by failure to remove the supplies will void your warranty.

Caution

Do not touch the rollers of the Fusing Unit. This can degrade print quality.

Fig. 0-2 Fusing Unit Rollers

USER’S GUIDE

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1-1

ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-2

Features 1-2 Options 1-6 Operating and Storage Environment 1-8

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER

BEFORE USING THE PRINTER 2-1

Checking the Components 2-1 General View 2-3

SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-4

Remove the Protective Parts 2-4 Install the OPC Belt Cartridge 2-5 Install the Toner Cartridges 2-7 Install the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner 2-10 Loading Paper in the Media Cassette 2-13 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On 2-19 Printing the Test Patterns or Lists 2-21 Install the Printer Driver 2-23

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER

AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION 3-1

AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-3

ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL 3-5

Selecting the Local Language Display 3-5 Using the Panel Buttons 3-6 Printer Settings 3-7

PAPER HANDLING 3-8

Print Media 3-8 Cassette Feed 3-16 Manual Feed 3-17

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL

DISPLAY AND LEDS 4-1

Display 4-1 About Routine Maintenance Messages 4-4 LEDs 4-5

BUTTONS IN NORMAL MODE 4-6

SEL Button 4-6 SET Button 4-7 s (UP) or t (DOWN) Button 4-7 MODE Button 4-8 INTERFACE MODE 4-19 FORMAT MODE 4-22 RESOLUTION MODE 4-30 PAGE PROTECTION 4-33 DEVICE OPERATION 4-34 ADVANCED MODE 4-43 PAGE COUNTER 4-50 EXIT MODE 4-50 FONT Button 4-51 FORM FEED Button (REPRINT Button) 4-61 CONTINUE Button 4-64

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BUTTONS IN SHIFT MODE 4-65

SHIFT Button 4-65 EMULATION Button 4-66 ECONOMY Button 4-69 FEEDER Button 4-70 Duplex Mode 4-73 COPY Button 4-74 RESET Button 4-75 TEST Button 4-84

HEX DUMP MODE 4-86

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE CONSUMABLES 5-1

Toner Cartridges 5-3 Oil Bottle 5-6 Fuser Cleaner 5-9 Waste Toner Pack 5-12 OPC Belt Cartridge 5-14 Ozone Filter 5-17 Fusing Unit 5-18 120K Kit 5-22 240K Kit 5-25

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CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-30

REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER 5-32

OPTIONS 5-33

Lower Tray Unit 5-33

Duplex Unit 5-40

Font Card, Flash Memory/HDD Card 5-50

Installing a Font Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card 5-50 Selecting the Optional Fonts 5-52

Network Option 5-53

Modular I/O Card 5-53

RAM Expansion 5-56

HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 5-59

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1

Operator Call Messages 6-1 Maintenance Messages (appear on the lower row) 6-3 Error Messages 6-4 Service Call Messages 6-6 Paper Jams 6-9

Q & A 6-13

Setting Up the Printer 6-13 Setting Up the Printer 6-14 Paper Handling 6-15 Printing 6-16 Print Quality 6-17

APPENDICES

PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1

Printing A-1 Functions A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3

PAPER SPECIFICATIONS A-4

INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS A-8

Bi-directional Parallel Interface A-8 RS-232C Serial Interface A-11

Network Interface A-14

SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS A-15

OCR Symbol Sets A-16 HP PCL Mode A-17 EPSON Mode A-24 IBM Mode A-27 HP-GL Mode A-29 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible Typefaces A-34 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces A-36

INDEX

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS

Electronic Emission Notices

WITHOUT the Network Card NC-2010h, NC-2100h

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For U.S.A. Only)

Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, U.S.A. TEL : (908) 704-1700

declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3400CN Model Numbers : HL-3400C Product Options : Lower Tray Unit LFU-3 and Duplex Unit DUP-3

HDD (HD-6G)

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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 equ ipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the 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 equipment 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.

REGULATIONS

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Declaration of Conformity (For Europe)

We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents.

Safety: EN 60950, EN 60825

EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024

following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC).

Issued by: Brother Industries, Ltd. Printer Products Division

Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only)

This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B.

Before this product is used, ensure that you use a double-shielded interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that it is marked “IEEE 1284 compliant”. The cable must not exceed 1.8 meters in length.

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WITH the Network Card NC-2010h, NC-2100h

EMC Notice

Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. Only)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Important

A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class A digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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REGULATIONS

Declaration of Conformity (For Europe)

We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents.

Safety: EN 60950, EN 60825

EMC: EN 55022 Class A, EN 55024

following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC).

Issued by: Brother Industries, Ltd. Printer Products Division

Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only)

This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class A.

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International E development and popularization of ener gy-efficien t office equipments. As an E

NERGY STAR

product meets the E

Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this

NERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

Program is to promote the

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Laser Notices

Laser Safety (For 120 V 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 prin ter is com pletely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

FDA Regulations (For 120 V 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.

Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

IEC 825 Specification (For 220 - 240 V Model Only)

This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

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REGULATIONS

This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.

Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The following caution label is attached on the cover of the scanner unit.

For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Varning – Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna Bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.

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Safety Information

IMPORTANT - For Your Safety

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point that is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.

Any extension cords used with this printer must be three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide connection to ground. Improper extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.

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, consult a qualified electrician.

Disconnect device

This printer must be installed near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to shut off the power completely.

Geräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission (For Germany Only)

Lpa < 70 dB (A) DIN 45635-19-01-KL2

Wiring Information (For U.K. only)

Important

If the power cord supplied with this printer is not suitable for your electrical outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three pin plug. If the replacement plug is intended to take a fuse then fit a fuse with the same rating as the original.

If a moulded plug is severed from the power cord then it should be destroyed because a plug with cut wires is dangerous if plugged into a live socket outlet. Do not leave it where a child might find it.

In the event of replacing the plug fuse, fit a fuse approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.

Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug with the cover omitted.

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WARNING - THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED.

REGULATIONS

The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green and yellow: Ground Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

The colours of the wiring in the power lead of this printer may not correspond with the markings which identify the terminals in your plug. If you need to fit a different plug, proceed as follows.

Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside.

Cut each of the three wires to the appropriate length. If the construction of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer than the others so that, in the event that the cord is pulled out of the plug, the green and yellow wire will be the last to disconnect.

Remove a short section of the coloured insulation to expose the wires.

The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or by the eart h symbol

or coloured

green or green and yellow.

The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the te rm inal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black or blue.

The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red or brown.

The outer sheath of the cord must be secured inside the plug. The coloured wires should not hang out of the plug.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer and covers the following topics:

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer.

Read this chapter first to get familiar with the printer.

CHAPTER 2 SETTING UP THE PRINTER gives you general set-up

information about this printer. Be sure to read this chapter before you use the printer.

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER provides

detailed information for setting up the printer to work with your computer and software. Be sure to read this chapter before you work with the printer.

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL details the functions of the panel

buttons and LEDs.

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain

your printer.

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you troubleshoot the

printer in case of problems.

APPENDICES contain printer specifications and paper specifications.

INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of this manual.

✒ Notes

When you read this User’s Guide, note the following:

• This User’s Guide contains instructions or steps to teach you various

operations of the printer. Please remember that the instructions always assume that you start with the factory settings, particularly in Chapter

2 and Chapter 3. If you change the settings, particularly the emulation

mode, the display messages change accordingly.

• The paper size has been factory set to letter or A4, depending upon

the final destination of the printer. Some display messages appear differently according to this setting.

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ABOUT THIS PRINTER

Features

This printer has the following standard features.

2400 x 600 DPI Class Resolution

This printer prints at a default resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi). By utilizing the 300-dpi mode, the printer can also print lower resolution data, if necessary. Moreover, you can achieve higher print quality equivalent to 2400x600 DPI resolution, by utilizing these Brother technologies: High Resolution Control (HRC) and Color Advanced Photoscale Technology(CAPT).

High Speed and Color Laser Printing

You can print crisp images in brilliant 24-bit color. This printer can print at a speed up to 24 pages per minute in monochrome mode and 6 pages per minute in full color mode on A4/ Letter size paper. The controller utilizes a high speed 64-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips, so the process speed is very fast.

Color Advanced Photoscale Technology (CAPT)

This printer can print graphics in 256 shades for each color in HP printer PCL5C™ emulation and BR-Script level 2, producing nearly photographic quality. This mode is effective when you print photographic images.

High Resolution Control (HRC)

The High Resolution Control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts and improves even the 600-dpi resolution. This mode is effective when you print text.

Maintenance-Free and Economical Toner Cartridge

The toner cartridge can print up to 14,000 (Black) and 8,500 (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) single-sided A4 / Letter pages at 5% coverage. This printer uses one piece, easy-to-replace toner cartridges.

color

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Universal Media Cassette

This printer loads paper automatically from the media cassette. Since the media cassette is a universal type, a number of different paper sizes can be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the media cassette. For detailed paper specifications, see ‘Paper Handling’ in Chapter 3.

Three Interfaces

This printer has a high speed bi-directional parallel interface, an RS-232C serial interface and a modular input/output (MIO) compatible interface. As an alternative to the MIO interface, you can use the Brother NC-3100h Networking solution.

If your application software supports the bi-directional parallel interface, you can monitor the printer status. It is fully compatible with the industry-standard bi-directional parallel interface.

The RS-232C serial interface is an industry standard so that you can connect it to any computer using a standard serial cable.

The MIO interface allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible card. If you install a card, you can use one more interface ports for networking or printer sharing.

The NC-3100h card can enable you to connect directly to a Network.

Automatic Interface Selection

This printer can automatically select the bi-directional parallel, RS-232C serial or MIO / NC-3100h interface depending on the interface port through which it receives data. With this feature, the printer can be connected to more than one computer.

Five Emulation Modes

This printer can emulate the Hewlett-Packard

(PCL6

in monochrome printing) printers, PostScript® Level 2 language

Color PCL® 5C language

emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HPGL™ plotter as well as EPSON

FX-850™ and IBM® Proprinter XL

printers (for monochrome printing only). You can print with all application programs that support one of these printers.

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Automatic Emulation Selection

This printer can automatically select the printer emulation mode depending on the print commands it receives from the computer software. With this feature, many users can share the printer on a network.

Data Compression Technology

This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in its memory so that it can print larger graphics and mo r e fonts without the need for additional memory.

Various Fonts

This printer has 72 scalable and 12 bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used vary according to the selected emulation mode. In PCL mode, you can also print 11 kinds of bar codes. In BR-Script mode, the printer has 66 scalable fonts.

Bar Code Printing

This printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes:

• Code 39 • UPC-E

• Interleaved 2 of 5 • Codabar

• EAN-8 • US-PostNet

• EAN-13 • ISBN

• UPC-A • Code 128

• EAN-128

CCITT G3/G4

Since this printer supports the CCITT G3/G4 format in addition to HPcompatible formats, it can quickly receive and print data compressed in this format.

Lock Panel

If the panel button settings have been changed, the printer may not work as you expect. If you are an administrator of this printer, you can lock your settings to prevent changes from being made.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Power Save Mode

This printer has a power saving mode. Since laser printers consume power to keep the fixing assembly at a high temperature, this feature can save electricity when the printer is on but not being used. The factory setting of the Power Save mode is ON so that it complies with the new EPA Energy Star specification.

Toner Save Mode

This printer has an economical Toner Save Mode. By using this feature you can substantially reduce printer operating costs and extend the life expectancy of the toner cartridges.

Reprint Function

You can reprint the last print job with a touch of a panel button, which allows reprinting of multiple copies of the job without sending the data again from the computer. When there is not enough memory to print the last job, you can reprint the last print page.

PCMCIA Card Slot

The printer has 2 Type II PCMCIA card slots that also allow the use of 1 Type III device. You can install PCMCIA-compatible flash memory and HDD cards.

• Flash memory card: You can store fonts, macros, logos and other print data.

• HDD card: You can store fonts, macros, logos and other print

data as well as keeping data for printer usage analysis.

Saving User Settings

You can personalize the printer by customizing your own control panel button settings. Two sets of user settings can be stored.

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Options

[Paper Handling]

The following options are available for this printer:

Lower Tray Unit (LT-34CL)

A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can load extra paper or different sizes of paper. You can load 330 x 483mm (13"x19"), Ledger, Letter, A3, A4, and legal paper into this cassette.

A4/ Letter Cassette (LC-34A)

You can load A4, B5 (JIS and ISO), Executive, Letter paper and Com 10, C5 and DL envelopes from the A4/Letter Cassette.

Duplex Unit (DX-3400)

By installing the Duplex Unit DX-3400, you can perform duplex printing. You can print on 330 x 483 (13"x19"), A3, A4, B4, B5 (JIS and ISO), Executive, Ledger, Legal and Letter size paper with the Duplex Unit installed.

[Network]

The following commercial products can be installed into this printer:

✒ Note

Some models of this printer may include an MIO card or NC-3100h network card as standard.

NC-3100h

Installing a NC-3100h enables you to use the printer in the following environments: (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, VINES, LAT, NetBEUI) Also, many useful utilities such as BR-Admin and Brother Network Printing software for the Network administrator are inclu ded. For details of the utilities, see the documentation included on the CD-ROM.

MIO Card (NC-2010h/NC-2100h)

An MIO Network Card provides a means for attaching the printer to a network.

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[PCMCIA CARDS]

Flash Memory Card and HDD Card

A commercial flash memory card or an HDD card can be installed. You can store fonts, macros, logos, and other print data in a commercial PCMCIA-compatible flash memory card or HDD card.

By using the card, you can do logging and custom web functions. You also can use the Brother Analysis Tool software and the Brother Card Monitor software. For more details on these utilities, please refer to the documentation included on the CD-ROM.

HDD (Hard Disk Drive - HD-6G)

By installing an optional HDD, you can save multiple print jobs onto it. You can also select your print job and re-print it through the network.

[RAM]

RAM Expansion

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

By installing commercial memory modules you can expand the memory capacity up to 320 Mbytes.

✒ Note

Installation instructions for each options is provided in the manual included with the option.

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Operating and Storage Environment

Please take note of the following before using the printer.

Power Supply

Use the printer within the specified power range.

AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage Frequency: 50/60 Hz (120V or 220-240 V)

The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet).

Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc. If you must use 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

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)

Do not block the air exit on top of the printer. Do not place objects on top of the printer, especially on the air exit.

Ensure that the printer Ozone Filter is installed at all times.

Ventilate the room where you use the printer.

Do not place the printer where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. Use blinds to protect the printer from direct sunlight if set up near a window is unavoidable.

Do not install 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.

Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.

Keep the printer clean. Do not install the printer in a dusty place.

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Do not install the printer near an air conditioner. Do not install the printer in a room with a humidifier.

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The following figure details the recommended area around the printer for proper ventilation, operation and mainten an ce.

Rear

20cm(8"

Table

10cm (4")

50cm (20")

Printer

80cm(32")

Media Cassette

70cm(28")

70cm(28"

20cm(8")

Front

Fig. 1-1 Recommended area around the Printer

✒ Note

• Ensure that there is enough space behind the printer so that you can

easily access the rear cover or Duplex unit if a paper jam occurs.

• Make sure that the Paper Cassette does not extend past the edge of

the table where the printer is installed.

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