Brother HL-5070N, HL-5050, HL-5040, HL-5030 Service Manual

Brother Laser Printer

SERVICE MANUAL

MODEL: HL-5030/5040/5050/5070N

Read this manual thoroughly before maintenance work.

Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

January 2003

SM-PRN035

© Copyright Brother Industries, Ltd. 2003 All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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HL-5030/5040/5050/5070N SERVICE MANUAL

PREFACE

This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to as "this machine" or "the printer"). This information is vital to the service technician to maintain the high printing quality and performance of the printer.

This service manual covers the HL-5030/5040/5050/5070N printers. This manual consists of the following chapters:

CHAPTER 1: GENERAL

Features, specifications, etc.

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION

Installation conditions, Installation procedures, basic operation of the printer etc.

CHAPTER 3: THEORY OF OPERATION

Basic operation of the mechanical system, the electrical system and the electrical circuits and their timing information.

CHAPTER 4: DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY

Procedures for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system.

CHAPTER 5: PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

Periodical replacements parts, consumable parts, etc.

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

Reference values and adjustments, troubleshooting image defects, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc.

CHAPTER 7: SERVICE SUPPORT SOFTWARE

Test print mode and Service menu mode, etc.

APPENDICS: PCB circuit diagrams, etc.

Information in this manual is subject to change due to improvement or redesign of the product. All relevant information in such cases will be supplied in service information bulletins (Technical Information).

A thorough understanding of this printer, based on information in this service manual and service information bulletins, is required for maintaining its print quality performance and for improving the practical ability to find the cause of problems.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGULATION..............................................................................................				vii
SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................................				ix
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ..........................................................................				1-1
1.	FEATURES .............................................................................................................			1-1
2.	OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................			1-3
3.	SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................			1-4
	3.1	Printing..............................................................................................................................		1-4
	3.2	Functions ..........................................................................................................................		1-5
	3.3	Electrical and Mechanical .................................................................................................		1-6
	3.4	Network.............................................................................................................................		1-7
	3.5	Paper	................................................................................................................................	1-8
		3.5.1	Feedable paper...................................................................................................................	1-8
		3.5.2	Paper cassette capacity....................................................................................................	1-10
		3.5.3	Print delivery .....................................................................................................................	1-10
	3.6	Printing Area ...................................................................................................................		1-12
		3.6.1	PCL5e/EPSON/IBM emulation..........................................................................................	1-12
		3.6.2	PCL6/BR-Script3 emulation ..............................................................................................	1-15
	3.7	Print Speeds with Various Settings.................................................................................		1-16
	3.8	Toner Cartridge Weight Information ...............................................................................		1-17
4.	SERIAL NO. DESCRIPTIONS...............................................................................			1-18

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION.......................			2-1
1.	CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION ...................................................		2-1
	1.1	Power Supply....................................................................................................................	2-1
	1.2	Environment......................................................................................................................	2-1
	1.3	System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows® ....................................	2-2
2.	UNPACKING ...........................................................................................................		2-3
3.	INSTALL THE PRINTER .........................................................................................		2-4
	3.1	For All Users .....................................................................................................................	2-4
		3.1.1 Install the drum unit assembly ............................................................................................	2-5
		3.1.2 Load paper into the paper cassette ....................................................................................	2-5
		3.1.3 Print a test page..................................................................................................................	2-6
	3.2	For Windows® Users ........................................................................................................	2-7
	3.3	For Macintosh Users ......................................................................................................	2-11
4.	PRINTING METHODS ..........................................................................................		2-14
	4.1	Printing from the Paper Tray...........................................................................................	2-14
	4.2	Printing from manual feed Tray (HL-5030/5040 only) ....................................................	2-14
	4.3	Printing from Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) (HL-5050/5070N only) ...............................	2-15
	4.4	Printing on envelopes .....................................................................................................	2-17
	4.5	Printing on transparencies ..............................................................................................	2-21

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	4.6	Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (manual duplex printing) ........................................		2-24
	4.7	Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper ..........................................................		2-26
	4.8	Paper orientation for printing on both sides of the paper................................................		2-27
5.	CONTROL PANEL OPERATION ..........................................................................			2-28
	5.1	Control Panel Buttons & LED functions ..........................................................................		2-28
		5.1.1	LEDs .................................................................................................................................	2-28
		5.1.2	Control Panel Buttons .......................................................................................................	2-28
	5.2	LED Indiations ................................................................................................................		2-29
	5.3	Service call indications ...................................................................................................		2-31
	5.4	Control Panel Button Operations ....................................................................................		2-32
	5.5	Other Control Features ...................................................................................................		2-33
		5.5.1	Sleep mode.......................................................................................................................	2-33
		5.5.2 Print a test page................................................................................................................		2-34
		5.5.3	Print Settings.....................................................................................................................	2-34
		5.5.4 Print fonts (For HL-5040, HL-5050 and HL-5070N) ..........................................................		2-35
6.	NETWORK FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................			2-36
	6.1	LED functions .................................................................................................................		2-36
	6.2	Network Factory default setting (For HL-5070N)............................................................		2-36
7.	PAPER CASSETTE INFORMATION (FOR EUROPE ONLY) ...............................			2-37

CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION.................................................				3-1
1.	ELECTRONICS.......................................................................................................			3-1
	1.1	General Block Diagram ....................................................................................................		3-1
	1.2	Main PCB Block Diagram .................................................................................................		3-2
	1.3	Main PCB..........................................................................................................................		3-3
		1.3.1	CPU ....................................................................................................................................	3-3
		1.3.2	USB.....................................................................................................................................	3-5
		1.3.3	IEEE 1284...........................................................................................................................	3-6
		1.3.4	Network Interface ................................................................................................................	3-7
		1.3.5	ROM....................................................................................................................................	3-8
		1.3.6	Flash ROM ..........................................................................................................................	3-9
		1.3.7	SDRAM .............................................................................................................................	3-10
		1.3.8	Optional RAM....................................................................................................................	3-11
		1.3.9	EEPROM...........................................................................................................................	3-13
		1.3.10	Reset Circuit .....................................................................................................................	3-13
		1.3.11	Engine I/O .........................................................................................................................	3-14
		1.3.12	Panel I/O ...........................................................................................................................	3-14
		1.3.13	Video I/O ...........................................................................................................................	3-15
		1.3.14 Power Supply ....................................................................................................................		3-16
	1.4	Engine PCB ....................................................................................................................		3-17
	1.5	Power Supply..................................................................................................................		3-18
		1.5.1	Low-voltage Power Supply................................................................................................	3-18
		1.5.2	High-voltage Power Supply...............................................................................................	3-19
2.	MECHANICS .........................................................................................................			3-20
	2.1	Overview of Printing Mechanism ....................................................................................		3-20
	2.2	Paper Transfer................................................................................................................		3-21
		2.2.1	Paper supply .....................................................................................................................	3-21
		2.2.2	Paper registration..............................................................................................................	3-21

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		2.2.3	Paper eject........................................................................................................................	3-22
	2.3	Sensors...........................................................................................................................		3-23
		2.3.1	Cover sensors...................................................................................................................	3-23
		2.3.2	Toner sensors ...................................................................................................................	3-23
		2.3.3 Cassette sensor / Paper empty sensor (HL-5040/5050/5070N only)................................		3-24
		2.3.4	Paper eject sensor ............................................................................................................	3-24
		2.3.5	MP PE sensor ...................................................................................................................	3-25
	2.4	Drum Unit........................................................................................................................		3-26
		2.4.1	Photosensitive drum .........................................................................................................	3-26
		2.4.2	Primary charger ................................................................................................................	3-26
		2.4.3	Transfer roller....................................................................................................................	3-26
		2.4.4	Cleaner .............................................................................................................................	3-26
	2.5	Toner Cartridge...............................................................................................................		3-26
	2.6	Print Process ..................................................................................................................		3-26
		2.6.1	Charging ...........................................................................................................................	3-26
		2.6.2	Exposure stage .................................................................................................................	3-27
		2.6.3	Developing ........................................................................................................................	3-28
		2.6.4	Transfer.............................................................................................................................	3-28
		2.6.5	Fixing stage.......................................................................................................................	3-29
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY ..............................				4-1
1.	SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................			4-1
2.	DISASSEMBLY FLOW ............................................................................................			4-2
3.	DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE................................................................................			4-3
	3.1	AC Cord ............................................................................................................................		4-3
	3.2	Drum Unit..........................................................................................................................		4-3
	3.3	Paper Tray .................................................................................................................		4-4
	3.4	Access Cover..................................................................................................................		4-14
	3.5	Rear Cover C..................................................................................................................		4-14
	3.6	Outer Chute (for HL-5030/5040 only) .............................................................................		4-15
	3.7	Rear Cover MP ASSY /Outer Chute MP ASSY (for HL-5050/5070N only) ...................		4-16
	3.8	Rear Cover L/R...............................................................................................................		4-17
	3.9	Side Cover L/R ...............................................................................................................		4-18
	3.10	Top Cover .......................................................................................................................		4-19
	3.11	Front Cover ASSY (for HL-5030/5040 only) ...................................................................		4-22
	3.12	MP Unit (for HL-5050/5070N only) .................................................................................		4-23
	3.13	Fixing Unit.......................................................................................................................		4-29
	3.14	Laser Unit .......................................................................................................................		4-38
	3.15	Main PCB........................................................................................................................		4-40
	3.16	Base Plate/ LV Insulation Sheet .....................................................................................		4-42
	3.17	Engine PCB ....................................................................................................................		4-43
	3.18	High-voltage PS PCB ASSY ...........................................................................................		4-44
	3.19	Low-voltage PS PCB ASSY............................................................................................		4-45
	3.20	Paper Feeder..................................................................................................................		4-46
	3.21	Frame L/ Drive Unit.........................................................................................................		4-54
	3.22	Fan Motor 60 Unit LV/ Fan Motor 60 Unit.......................................................................		4-58
	3.23	Frame R..........................................................................................................................		4-59
4.	PACKING		..............................................................................................................	4-61

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5.	GUIDELINES FOR LEAD FREE SOLDER ............................................................				4-62
CHAPTER 5				PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...............................................	5-1
1.	CONSUMABLE PARTS...........................................................................................				5-1
	1.1	Drum Unit..........................................................................................................................			5-1
	1.2	Toner Cartridge.................................................................................................................			5-3
2.	PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................................................................				5-8
	2.1	Fixing Unit .........................................................................................................................			5-9
	2.2	Paper Feeding Kit............................................................................................................			5-12
3.	PERIODICAL CLEANING......................................................................................				5-14
	3.1	Cleaning the Printer Exterior...........................................................................................			5-14
	3.2	Cleaning the Drum Unit ..................................................................................................			5-14
	3.3	Cleaning the Scanner Window .......................................................................................			5-15
	3.4	Cleaning the Electrical Terminals ...................................................................................			5-16
4.	MTBF / MTTR........................................................................................................				5-17
CHAPTER 6				TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................	6-1
1.	INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................				6-1
	1.1	Initial Check ......................................................................................................................			6-1
	1.2	Warnings for Maintenance Work ......................................................................................			6-2
	1.3	Identify the Problem ..........................................................................................................			6-3
2.	OPERATOR CALLS & SERVICE CALLS ................................................................				6-4
	2.1	Operator Calls...................................................................................................................			6-4
	2.2	Service Calls.....................................................................................................................			6-5
3.	ERROR MESSAGE.................................................................................................				6-6
	3.1	Error Message in the Status Monitor ................................................................................			6-6
	3.2	Error Message Printouts ...................................................................................................			6-7
4.	PAPER PROBLEMS................................................................................................				6-8
	4.1	Paper Loading Problems ..................................................................................................			6-8
	4.2	Paper Jams ......................................................................................................................			6-9
		4.2.1	Clearing jammed paper.......................................................................................................		6-9
		4.2.2	Causes & countermeasures..............................................................................................		6-13
	4.3	Paper Feeding Problems................................................................................................			6-14
5.	SOFTWARE SETTING PROBLEMS .....................................................................				6-16
6.	MALFUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................				6-19
7.	IMAGE DEFECTS .................................................................................................				6-24
	7.1	Image Defect Examples .................................................................................................			6-24
	7.2	Diameter of Rollers.........................................................................................................			6-24
	7.3	Troubleshooting Image Defect .......................................................................................			6-25
	7.4	Location of Grounding Contacts .....................................................................................			6-44
		7.4.1	Drum unit ..........................................................................................................................		6-44
		7.4.2 Printer body & Paper cassette ..........................................................................................			6-44
8.	INCORRECT PRINTOUT ......................................................................................				6-45
9.	NETWORK PROBLEM..........................................................................................				6-48

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	9.1	Installation Problem ........................................................................................................	6-48
	9.2	Intermittent Problem .......................................................................................................	6-49
	9.3	TCP/IP Troubleshooting .................................................................................................	6-50
	9.4	UNIX Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................	6-50
	9.5	Windows NT/LAN Server (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting......................................................	6-51
	9.6	Windows 95/98/Me (or later) Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting .......................	6-51
	9.7	Windows 95/98/Me (or later) Peer to Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method) Troubleshooting....
		........................................................................................................................................	6-52
	9.8	Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 (or later) Peer to Peer Print (NetBIOS) Troubleshooting ..
		........................................................................................................................................	6-52
	9.9	Brother Internet Print (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting ............................................................	6-52
	9.10	Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP IPP Troubleshooting.........................................................	6-53
	9.11	Novell Netware Troubleshooting.....................................................................................	6-53
	9.12	AppleTalk Troubleshooting.............................................................................................	6-54
	9.13	DLC/LLC Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................	6-54
	9.14	Web Browser Troubleshooting (TCP/IP) ........................................................................	6-54
CHAPTER 7 SERVICE SUPPORT SOFTWARE ....................................			7-1
1.	CONTROL PANEL ..................................................................................................		7-1
	1.1	Test Print Mode ................................................................................................................	7-1
	1.2	Service Mode....................................................................................................................	7-2
	1.3	Inspection Mode ...............................................................................................................	7-3
2.	HOW TO KNOW DRUM UNIT LIFE & PAGE COUNTER .......................................		7-5
3.	HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS ................................................		7-8
4.	NVRAM DEFAUT VALUE......................................................................................		7-12
5.	HOW TO REWRITE HL-5030/5040/5050/5070N FLASH ROM.............................		7-13
APPENDICES
1.	MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-5030/5040/5050 (1/3).....................................		A-1
2.	MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-5030/5040/5050 (2/3).....................................		A-2
3.	MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-5030/5040/5050 (3/3).....................................		A-3
4.	MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-5070N (1/4)....................................................		A-4
5.	MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-5070N (2/4)....................................................		A-5
6.	MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-5070N (3/4)....................................................		A-6
7.	MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-5070N (4/4)....................................................		A-7
8.	POINT TO POINT CONNECTION DIAGRAM .........................................................		A-8
9.	ENGINE PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (1/2) .................................................................		A-9
10.	ENGINE PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (2/2) ..............................................................		A-10
11.	LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (120V)..................		A-11
12.	LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (230V)..................		A-12
13.	HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM.............................		A-13

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REGULATION

LASER SAFETY (110 - 120V MODEL ONLY)

This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the US 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 the protective housing and external covers. the laser beam cannot escape form the machine during any phase of user operation.

FDA REGULATIONS (110 - 120V MODEL ONLY)

The US 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 the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

The label for Japanese manufactured products

MANUFACTURED:	K
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.

The label for Chinese manufactured products

MANUFACTURED:	C
BROTHER Corporation (Asia) Ltd.
Shenzen Buji Nan Ling Factory

Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzen, CHINA

This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J.

Caution

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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REGULATION

IEC 825 (220-240V MODEL ONLY)

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

CLASS 1LASERP RODUCT

APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1

LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Laser Unit. The Laser Unit should not be opened without disconnecting the two connectors connected with the AC power supply and laser unit. Since the variable resistor in the laser unit is adjusted in accordance with the standards, never touch it.

Caution

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.

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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CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER)

CAUTION:	When the machine during servicing is operated with the cover open, the
	regulations of VBG 93 and the performance instructions for VBG 93 are
	valid.
CAUTION:	In case of any trouble with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. To
	prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure
	of the laser unit.
ACHTUNG:	Im Falle von Störungen der Lasereinheit muß diese ersetzt werden. Das
	Gehäuse der Lasereinheit darf nicht geöffnet werden, da sonst
	Laserstrahlen austreten können.

<Location of the laser beam window>

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of the laser beam. Be sure to take off any personal accessories such as watches and rings before working on the printer. A reflected beam, though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes.

Since the beam is invisible, the following caution label is attached on the laser unit.

CAUTION ADVARSEL VARNING VARO!

ADVARSEL ATTENTION VORSICHT

ATENCIÓN

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT.

USYNLIG LASER STRÅLING NÅR KABINETLÅGET STÅR ÅBENT. UNGDÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASSE 3B LASER.

OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT.

AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. LUOKAN 3B LASERLAITE.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. KLASSE 3B LASERPRODUKT.

RADIATIONS LASER INVISIBLES QUANDOUVERT ET VERROUILLAGE ENLEVE. EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 3B.

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFENT UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B.

RADIACIÓN LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE

LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ

ATASCADO. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN DIRECTA

DE LOS OJOS. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B.

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DEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

The following conventions are used in this service manual:

WARNING

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

!CAUTION:

Indicates cautions that must be observed to service the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer.

NOTE:

Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when servicing the printer.

**Listed below are the various kinds of “WARNING” messages included in this manual.

WARNING

Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before accessing any parts inside the printer.

WARNING

Some parts inside the printer are extremely hot immediately after the printer is used. When opening the front cover or back cover to access any parts inside the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following figures.

WARNING

If you analyze malfunctions with the power plug inserted into the power outlet, special caution should be exercised even if the power switch is OFF because it is a single pole switch.

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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

1.FEATURES

This printer has the following features;

High Resolution and Fast Print Speed

True 600 x 600 dots/ true 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) and HQ1200 (HL5040/5050/5070N only) for graphics with microfine toner and up to 16 pages per minute (ppm) print speed for A4 and 17 pages per minute (ppm) print speed for Lettersize paper.

Versatile Paper Handling

The printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. The paper cassette can hold A4, letter, B5 (ISO), A5, B6 (ISO), A6, Executive and Legal size of paper. The manual feed tray (HL-5030/5040) allows manual paper loading sheet by sheet so you can use a variety of types and sizes of paper. The multi-purpose tray (HL-5050/5070N) also allows you to use a variety of types and sizes of paper.

Front Operation

Basic operation of the printer can be controlled from the control panel.

Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows

The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000/XP are available on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. You can easily install them into your Windows system using our installer program. The driver supports our unique compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows applications and allows you to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and many layout functions. You can easily setup these print options through the Printer Setup Menu.

Printer Status Monitor with Bi-directional Parallel Interface (HL-5040/5050/5070N only)

The printer driver can monitor the status of your printer using bi-directional parallel communications. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is recommended.

The printer status monitor program can show the current status of your printer. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on your computer screen to show the current printing process. If an error occurs, a dialog box will appear to let you know what to correct. If you have turned on the interactive Help (Windows only) you can get visual guidance on your PC screen on the actions in the event of certain printer errors.

Quick Print Setup

The Quick Print Setup is a convenient utility to allow you to make changes to frequently used driver settings easily without having to open the printer properties selection box every time. It is launched automatically when this printer driver is selected. You can change the settings by clicking on the icon with the right mouse button.

Enhanced Memory Management

The printer provides its own data compression technology in its printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer’s memory. You can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including large fonts, with the standard printer memory.

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USB Interface (for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, iMac and Power Macintosh)

The printer can be connected using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface to a PC or Mac which has a USB interface. Drivers that allow you to use the USB port are provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

Popular Printer Emulation Support (HL-5040/5050/5070N only)

These printers support the following printer emulation modes;

HP LaserJet (PCL6), PostScript Level 3 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 3), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL.

HL-5040:only HP LaserJet (PCL6)

When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you can use any of these emulations to operate the HL-5050/5070N printers. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 3 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 3 and IBM. If you want to set the printer emulation, you can do it using the Remote Printer Console Program.

High Resolution Control

High Resolution Control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to get smooth text print quality. (300 dpi, 600dpi only)

Environment-Friendly

<Economy Printing Mode>

This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner. It is useful for obtaining draft copies for proof-reading. You can select the toner saving economy mode through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer.

<Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode)>

Sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption when the printer is not in use for a certain period of time. The printer consumes less than 5W(HL-5030/5040/5050), 6W(HL5070N) when in sleep mode.

<Low Running Cost>

Since the toner cartridge is separate from the drum unit, you need to replace only the toner cartridge after printing around 6,500 (High-yield toner cartridge)/ 3,300 (Standard toner cartridge) pages at 5% coverage for A4 paper for the standard cartridge, which is both cost effective and ecologically friendly.

Bar Code Print (HL-5040/5050/5070N only)

The printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes;

•	Code 39	•	US-PostNet	•	EAN-8
•	Code 128	•	ISBN	•	EAN-13
•	Interleaved 2 of 5	•	UPC-A	•	EAN-128
•	Codabar	•	UPC-E

Network Feature (for HL-5070N only)

The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as standard. This allows multiple host computers to share the printer on a 10/100Mbit Ethernet network. Any users can print their jobs as if the printer was directly connected to their computer. Users on Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows® NT, Windows® 2000/XP, UNIX, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer simultaneously can access this printer. For further information, see the Network User’s Guide supplied with the printer.

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2. OVERVIEW
<Front View>
				Face-down Output
			Support Flap S	Tray (Top Output
	Control Panel
				Tray)

Face-down

Output Tray

Support Flap

(Support Flap)

Front cover

Front Cover

Release Button

Power Switch

(HL-5030 and HL-5040)

Manual Feed Tray

(HL-5050 and HL-5070N)

Multi-purpose Tray (MP

Tray)

Paper Tray

*The printer illustration is based on HL-5050 and HL-5070N.

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<Rear View>

Face-up	(HL-5070N)
Output Tray	LED (Light-
(Back Output	emitting Diode)
Tray)

Side Cover

AC Power

Connector (HL-5070N)

10/100Baser TX Port

USB Interface

(HL-5040, HL-5050 and HL-5070N) Connector

Parallel Interface Connector

*The printer illustration is based on HL-5070N.

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3.SPECIFICATIONS

3.1	Printing
	Print method	Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning
	Laser	Wavelength:		780 nm
		Output:		5mW max
	Resolution	(HL-5030)
		600 dpi	(for Windows® 98/Me, Windows®2000/XP, and Mac OS)
		300 dpi	(for Windows® 98/Me, Windows® 2000/XP, and Mac OS)
		(HL-5040/5050/5070N)
		HQ1200	(for Windows® 95/98/Me, WindowsNT® 4.0, Windows®
			2000/XP, and Mac OS)
		600 dpi	(for Windows® 95/98/Me, WindowsNT® 4.0, Windows®
			2000/XP, DOS and Mac OS)
		300 dpi	(for Windows® 95/98/Me, WindowsNT® 4.0, Windows®
			2000/XP, and Mac OS)
	Print quality	Normal printing mode
		Economy printing mode (Toner saving mode)
	Print speed	Normal:		Up to 16 pages/minute (A4)
				Up to 17 pages/minute (Letter-size paper)
	Warm-up	Max. 18 seconds at 23°C (73.4°F)
	First print	Max. 12 seconds
		(when loading A4 or Letter-size paper from the standard paper
		cassette.)
	Consumables	Toner cartridge
		Life expectancy:		(Standard cartridge) 3,300 pages/cartridge
				(High yield cartridge) 6,500 pages/cartridge
		(when printing A4 or Letter-size paper at 5% print coverage)
		Drum unit
		Life expectancy:		20,000 pages/drum unit

*NOTE:

Print speed varies depending on the paper size or media type. For details, refer to 3.7 ‘PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS’ in this chapter.

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3.2	Functions
	CPU	Fujitsu SPARClite 133MHz
	Emulation	<HL-5030>
		GDI
		<HL-5040>
		HP LaserJet (PCL level 6)
		<HL-5050/5070N>
		Automatic emulation selection among HP LaserJet (PCL level 6),
		Brother BR-Script Level 3, EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL
	Printer driver	<PCL Driver>

Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode

<PS Driver>

PPD file driver for Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP driver and Macintosh driver

<Others>

•iMac, Power Macintosh with USB printer driver

•Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6.0.7 or higher

Interface	• Bi-directional parallel (HL-5040/5050/5070N only)
	• High-Seed USB 2.0
	• 10/100 BaseTX Ethernet network interface (optional for HL-
		5040/5050, standard for HL-5070N)
Memory	HL-5030: 4 Mbytes
	HL-5040: 8 Mbytes
	HL-5050/5070N: 16 Mbytes
	Expandable up to 136 Mbytes for HL-5040 and 144 Mbytes for HL-
	5050/5070N by installing an industry standard DIMM*
Control Panel	•	Display	LED: 4 LEDs
	•	Buttons	2 buttons
Diagnostics	Self-diagnostic program

*NOTE:

The DIMM must have the following specifications;

Type:	100 pin
Access time:	60 nsec - 80 nsec
Capacity:	16, 32, 64, 128 Mbyte
Height:	35.0 mm (1.38 inches) or less
Output:	32 bit or 36 bit (independent of parity)

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3.3Electrical and Mechanical

Power source	U.S.A. and Canada:		AC 110 to 120V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
	Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
Power consumption	Printing (average):		460 W or less
	Standing by:		75 W or less
	Sleep*:		5 W or less (for HL-5030/5040/5050)
			6 W or less (for HL-5070N)
Noise	Printing:	50dB
	Standing by:	30dB A or less
Temperature	Operating:	10 to 32.5°C (50 to 90.5°F)
	Non operating: 0 to 40°C (38 to 104°F)
	Storage:	-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)
Humidity	Operating:	20 to 80% (non condensing)
	Storage:	10 to 85% (non condensing)
Dimensions	382 x 383 x 252 mm (HL-5030/5040)
(W x D x H)	(15.0x 15.1 x 9.9 inches)
	382 x 401 x 252 mm (HL-5050/5070N)
(W x D x H)	(15.0x 15.8 x 9.9 inches)

*When the lower tray is installed, the total height (printer + lower tray) will be 353mm.

Weight	HL-5030/5040: Approx. 10.5 kg (Included Toner and Drum)
	Approx. 9.1 kg (Excluded Toner and Drum)
	HL-5050/5070N: Approx. 11.5 kg (Included Toner and Drum)
	Approx. 10.1 kg (Excluded Toner and Drum)

*NOTE:

• The power consumption figure quoted for sleep mode is when the fan has stopped.

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3.4	Network
	Type / Speed	10/100 Base TX Ethernet
		Automatic negotiation
	Protocols	TCP/IP (RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA, NetBIOS, WINS, SSDP,
		Rendezvous, LPR/LPD, Port9100, POP3/SMTP, SMB, IPP, FTP,
		TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP), Netware IPX/SPX (Bindey and NDS),
		Appletalk, DLC/LLC
	Management	∙ Web Based Management (HTTPD)
		∙ BRAdmin Professional (using TCP/IP protocol or IPX/SPX)
		∙ SNMP, MIB II as well as Brother private MIB
		∙	TELNET command console
		∙	Web BRAdmin
	Firmware update	Flash ROM based for Network module
		∙ Can be upgraded using TFTP/FTP
		∙ Can be upgraded using IPX/SPX
		∙ Easy upgrade using Brother BRAdmin Professional Utility
	Supplied software	∙ BRAdmin Professional (for Windowsâ 95/98/ME, WindowsâNT
			4.0/Windowsâ 2000/XP)
		∙ Port driver for Windowsâ 95/98/ME, WindowsâNT
			4.0/Windowsâ2000
			LPR port driver (for Windowsâ 95/98/ME/NT4.0)
			NetBIOS port driver (for Windowsâ 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP)
			SMTP port driver (for Windowsâ 95/98/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP)
		∙	Web BRAdmin Professional (NOT supplied with CD-ROM. Available
			only on Web page. For more information on Web BRAdmin
			Professional, go to http://solutions.brother.com

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3.5Paper

3.5.1Feedable paper

(1)Paper type

Paper type

Tray1

Manual

Select the paper

MP tray

Tray 2

type from the

feed tray

printer driver

Plain paper

O

O

O

O

Plain paper

60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2

(16 to 28 lbs.)

Recycled paper

O

O

O

O

Plain paper

Bond paper

O

O

Bond paper

Thick paper

O

O

Thick paper

105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2

or thicker paper

(28 to 43 lbs.)

O

O

O

Transparency

Only A4

Only A4

Transparencies

Up to 10

or Letter

or Letter

sheets

size

size

O

O

Label

Only A4

Only A4

Thicker paper

or Letter

or Letter

size

size

Envelopes

Envelope

O

O

or Env.Tick

or Env.Thin

Card

O

O

Thick paper

or thicker paper

(2) Paper size

Tray 1

Manual feed

MP tray

Tray 2

tray

A4, Letter, Legal, ,

Width:

Width: 69.8 to

A4, Letter,

B5 (ISO), Executive,

69.8 to 220 mm

220 mm (2.75 to

Legal,

A5, A6, B6

(2.75 to 8.66 in.)

8.66 in.)

B5(ISO),

Paper size

Length: 116 to

B5,

Length:

Executive,

406.4 mm (4.57

116 to 406.4

A5

to 16.0 in.)

mm

(4.57 to 16.0 in.)

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(3) Other paper specifications <Paper cassette>

	Cut sheet
Basis weight	60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb.)
Caliper	0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.)
Moisture content	4% to 6% by weight

<Multi-purpose tray>

		Cut sheet		Envelope
Basis weight	60 to 161 g/m2 (16 to 43 lb.)		75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)
			single thickness
Caliper	0.08 to 0.2 mm (0.003 to 0.008 in.)			0.084 to 0.14 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.)
			single thickness
Moisture	4% to 6% by weight		4% to 6% by weight
content
(4) Recommended paper
		Europe		USA
Plain paper		Xerox Premier 80 g/m2		Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
		Xerox Business 80 g/m2		Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb
		Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2
		IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2
Recycled paper		Xerox Recycled Supreme
Transparency		3M CG3300		3M CG 3300
Label		Avery laser label L7163		Avery laser label #5160

*This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification.

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CAUTION:

When you are choosing print media, be sure to follow the information given below to prevent any paper jams, print quality problems or printer damage;

∙It is recommended to use long-grained paper for the best print quality. If short-grained paper is being used, it might be the cause of paper jams.

∙Use neutral paper. Do not use acid paper to avoid any damage to the drum unit.

∙Avoid using coated paper such as vinyl coated paper.

∙Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper.

∙It is recommended to use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers.

∙Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or the printer will be damaged.

∙Before loading paper with holes such as organizer sheets, be sure to fan the stack well.

∙Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together. The glue that is used might caused damaged to the printer.

∙When printing on the back of pre-printed paper, if the paper is curled, be sure to straighten the paper as much as possible.

∙Different types of paper should not be loaded at the same time in the paper cassette to avoid any paper jams or misfeeds.

3.5.2Paper cassette capacity

	Tray 1	MP tray	Tray 2
Paper	250 sheets	50 sheets	250 sheets
Capacity	(80 g/m2 or 20 lbs.)	(80 g/m2 )	(80 g/m2 or 20 lbs.)

*Manual feed tray: Single sheet

3.5.3Print delivery

(1) Face down output tray

capacity:	Maximum 150 sheets (80 g/m2)
	face down only
(2) Face up output tray
capacity:	(HL-5050/5070N)
	Maximum 25 sheets (80 g/m2)
	face up only
	(HL-5030/5040)
	Single sheet

NOTE:
Face-down:	Delivery with the printed face of the paper downwards.
Face-up:	Delivery with the printed face of the paper upwards.

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(3) We recommend the following print methods (output tray) for each paper media type.

	Media type	Paper output
		Face down	Face up
	Plain paper	O	O
	Thick paper		O
	Recycled paper	O	O
	Transparency	O
	Label		O
	Envelope		O
	Card		O

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3.6Printable Area

3.6.1PCL5e/EPSON/IBM emulation

The figure below shows the printable area each emulation guarantees when printing on Portrait and Landscape.

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The table below shows the printable areas when printing on Portrait for each paper size.

Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
	215.9 mm	279.4 mm	203.2 mm	279.4 mm	6.35 mm		4.2 mm
Letter	8.5”	11.0”	8.0”	11.0”	0.25”	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,550 dots)	(3,300 dots)	(2,400 dots)	(3,300 dots)	(75 dots)		(50 dots)
	215.9 mm	355.6 mm	203.2 mm	355.6 mm			4.2 mm
Legal	8.5”	14.0”	8.0”	14.0”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,550 dots)	(4,200 dots)	(2,400 dots)	(4,200 dots)			(50 dots)
	215.9 mm	330.2mm	203.2 mm	330.2mm			4.2 mm
Folio	8.5”	13.0”	8.0”	13.0”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,550 dots)	(3,900 dots)	(2,400 dots)	(3,900 dots)			(50 dots)
	184.15 mm	266.7 mm	175.7 mm	266.7 mm	6.35 mm		4.2 mm
Executive	7.25”	10.5”	6.92”	10.5”	0.25”	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,175 dots)	(3,150 dots)	(2,025 dots)	(3,150 dots)	(75 dots)		(50 dots)
	210.0 mm	297.0 mm	198.0 mm	297.0 mm	6.01 mm		4.2 mm
A 4	8.27”	11.69”	7.79”	11.69”	0.24”	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,480 dots)	(3,507 dots)	(2,338 dots)	(3,507 dots)	(71 dots)		(50 dots)
	148.5 mm	210.0 mm	136.5 mm	210.0 mm			4.2 mm
A 5	5.85”	8.27”	5.37”	8.27”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,754 dots)	(2,480 dots)	(1,612 dots)	(2,480 dots)			(50 dots)
	105.0 mm	148.5 mm	93.0 mm	148.5 mm			4.2 mm
A 6	4.13”	5.85”	3.66”	5.85”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,240 dots)	(1,754 dots)	(1,098 dots)	(1,754 dots)			(50 dots)
	182.0 mm	257.0 mm	170.0 mm	257.0 mm			4.2 mm
B 5 (JIS)	7.1”	10.11”	6.69”	10.11”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,130 dots)	(3,033 dots)	(2,007 dots)	(3,033 dots)			(50 dots)
	176.0 mm	250.0 mm	164.0 mm	250.0 mm			4.2 mm
B 5 (ISO)	6.93”	9.84”	6.46”	9.84”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,078 dots)	(2,952 dots)	(1,936 dots)	(2,952 dots)			(50 dots)
	125.0 mm	176.0 mm	164.0 mm	176.0 mm			4.2 mm
B 6	4.92”	6.93”	4.44”	6.93”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,476 dots)	(2,078 dots)	(1,334 dots)	(2.078 dots)			(50 dots)
	104.78 mm	241.3 mm	92.11 mm	241.3 mm	6.35 mm		4.2 mm
COM10	4.125”	9.5”	3.63”	9.5”	0.25”	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,237 dots)	(2,850 dots)	(1,087 dots)	(2,850 dots)	(75 dots)		(50 dots)
	98.43 mm	190.5 mm	85.7 mm	190.5 mm			4.2 mm
MONARCH	3.875”	7.5”	3.37”	7.5”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,162 dots)	(2,250 dots)	(1,012 dots)	(2,250 dots)			(50 dots)
	162.0 mm	229.0 mm	150.0 mm	229.0 mm	6.01 mm		4.2 mm
C 5	6.38”	9.01”	5.9”	9.01”	0.24”	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,913 dots)	(2,704 dots)	(1,771 dots)	(2,704 dots)	(71 dots)		(50 dots)
	110.0 mm	220.0 mm	98.0 mm	220.0 mm			4.2 mm
DL	4.33”	8.66”	3.86”	8.66”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,299 dots)	(2,598 dots)	(1,157 dots)	(2,598 dots)			(50 dots)
DL L	220.0 mm	110.0 mm	207.4 mm	110.0 mm	6.27 mm		6.27 mm
	8.66”	4.33”	8.17”	4.33”	0.25”	0 mm	0.25”
	(2,598 dots)	(1.299 dots)	(2,450 dots)	(1.299 dots)	(74 dots)		(74 dots)

NOTE:

•The paper sizes indicated here should confirm to the nominal dimensions specified by JIS except B5 (ISO).

•The dot size is based on 300 dpi resolution.

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The table below shows the printable areas when printing on Landscape for each paper size.

Size	A	B	C	D	E	F	G
	279.4 mm	215.9 mm	269.3 mm	215.9 mm	5.0 mm		4.2 mm
Letter	11.0”	8.5”	10.6”	8.5”	0.2”	0 mm	0.16”
	(3,300 dots)	(2,550 dots)	(3,180 dots)	(2,550 dots)	(60 dots)		(50 dots)
	355.6 mm	215.9 mm	345.5 mm	215.9 mm			4.2 mm
Legal	14.0”	8.5”	13.6”	8.5”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(4,200 dots)	(2,550 dots)	(4,080 dots)	(2,550 dots)			(50 dots)
	330.2mm	215.9 mm	320.0mm	215.9 mm			4.2 mm
Folio	13.0”	8.5”	12.6”	8.5”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(3,900 dots)	(2,550 dots)	(3,780 dots)	(2,550 dots)			(50 dots)
	266.7 mm	184.15 mm	256.6 mm	184.15 mm	5.0 mm		4.2 mm
Executive	10.5”	7.25”	10.1”	7.25”	0.2”	0 mm	0.16”
	(3,150 dots)	(2,175 dots)	(3,030 dots)	(2,175 dots)	(60 dots)		(50 dots)
	297.0 mm	210.0 mm	287.0 mm	210.0 mm	4.8 mm		4.2 mm
A 4	11.69”	8.27”	11.2”	8.27”	0.19”	0 mm	0.16”
	(3,507 dots)	(2,480 dots)	(3,389 dots)	(2,480 dots)	(59 dots)		(50 dots)
	210.0 mm	148.5 mm	200.0mm	148.5 mm			4.2 mm
A 5	8.27”	5.85”	7.87”	5.85”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,480 dots)	(1,754 dots)	(2,362 dots)	(1,754 dots)			(50 dots)
	148.5 mm	105.0 mm	138.5 mm	105.0 mm			4.2 mm
A 6	5.85”	4.13”	5.45”	4.13”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(1,754 dots)	(1,240 dots)	(1,636 dots)	(1,240 dots)			(50 dots)
	257.0 mm	182.0 mm	247.0 mm	182.0 mm			4.2 mm
B 5 (JIS)	10.11”	7.1”	9.72”	7.1”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(3,033 dots)	(2,130 dots)	(2,916 dots)	(2,130 dots)			(50 dots)
	250.0 mm	176.0 mm	240.0 mm	176.0 mm			4.2 mm
B 5 (ISO)	9.84”	6.93”	9.44”	6.93”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,952 dots)	(2,078 dots)	(2,834 dots)	(2,078 dots)			(50 dots)
	176.0 mm	125.0 mm	166.4 mm	125.0 mm			4.2 mm
B 6	6.93”	4.92”	6.55”	4.92”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,078 dots)	(1,476 dots)	(1,960 dots)	(1,476 dots)			(50 dots)
	241.3 mm	104.78 mm	231.1 mm	104.78 mm	5.0 mm		4.2 mm
COM10	9.5”	4.125”	9.1”	4.125”	0.2”	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,850 dots)	(1,237 dots)	(2,730 dots)	(1,237 dots)	(60 dots)		(50 dots)
	190.5 mm	98.43 mm	180.4 mm	98.43 mm			4.2 mm
MONARCH	7.5”	3.875”	7.1”	3.875”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,250 dots)	(1,162 dots)	(2,130 dots)	(1,162 dots)			(50 dots)
	229 mm	162 mm	219.0 mm	162 mm	4.8 mm		4.2 mm
C 5	9.01”	6.38”	8.62”	6.38”	0.19”	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,704 dots)	(1,913 dots)	(2,586 dots)	(1,913 dots)	(59 dots)		(50 dots)
	220 mm	110 mm	210.0 mm	110 mm			4.2 mm
DL	8.66”	4.33”	8.26”	4.33”	Ç	0 mm	0.16”
	(2,598 dots)	(1,299 dots)	(2,480 dots)	(1,299 dots)			(50 dots)
	110 mm	220 mm	97.5 mm	220 mm	6.27 mm		6.27 mm
DL L	4.33”	8.66”	3.84”	8.66”	0.25”	0 mm	0.25”
	(1,299 dots)	(2,598 dots)	(1,151 dots)	(2,598 dots)	(74 dots)		(74 dots)

NOTE:

•The paper sizes indicated here should confirm to the nominal dimensions specified by JIS except B5 (ISO).

•The dot size is based on 300 dpi resolution.

3.6.2PCL6/BR-Script3 emulation

You can not print within 4.2 mm (50dots in 300 dpi mode) on all four sides of the paper.

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3.7Print Speeds with Various Settings

Print speed of the HL-5030/5040/5050/5070N printers is up to 16/17 ppm when loading A4 or Letter size paper from the paper tray in the plain paper mode.

Actual print speed varies depending on the media type or paper size as shown in the tables below;

<A4 / Letter size>

Media type setting	All models
Transparencies	Up to 16/17 ppm
Thin Paper	Up to 16/17 ppm
Plain paper,	Up to 16/17 ppm
Env.Thin
Thick Paper,	Up to 16/17 ppm
Envelopes
Thicker/Bond Paper,	4 ppm *
Env.Thick
<Smaller size than A4 or Letter>
Media type setting	All models
Transparency	Up to 16/17 ppm
Thin Paper	Up to 16/17 ppm
Plain paper,	8 ppm after 5 min. have passed.
Env.Thin
Thick Paper,	8 ppm after 30 sec. have passed.
Envelopes
Thicker/Bond Paper,	4 ppm *
Env.Thick

*The print speed may vary according to conditions, such as paper size and paper tray.

NOTE:

•When a smaller size paper than A4 or Letter is printed, the temperature on both edges of the fixing unit is much higher than the temperature on the center of the unit where the paper is fed depending on the setting or model. Therefore, the print speed is slowed in order to decrease the temperature on the edges after the specified time, it is maximum print speed when you first start printing.

•Max. speed is 16/17 ppm or more. It varies depending on the paper size.

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3.8Toner Cartridge Weight Information

Toner Cartridge Weight (approx weight)

	TN7600/TN560	TN7300/TN530
Brand new Toner Cartridge Weight	827.5g	772.5g
Toner Weight at Brand New Toner Cartridge	197.5±2.5g	142.5±2.5g
Toner Cartridge Weight at Toner Near Empty	720-725g	720-725g
Remain Toner Weight at Toner Near Empty	90-95g	90-95g
Toner Cartridge Weight at Toner Empty	710-715g	710-715g
Remain Toner Weight at Toner Empty	80-85g	80-85g

You can print 500 to 600 pages with 10g toner.

*Without yellow protector

*Toner cartridge weight may vary within 2 to 3g depending on the cartridge weight.

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4.SERIAL NO. DESCRIPTIONS

The descriptions below show how to understand the meanings of the numbers printed on the labels or bag of the printer and printer parts:

< ID for production month >
A:	January	B:	February	C:	March	D:	April
E:	May	F:	June	G:	July	H:	August
J:	September	K:	October	L:	November	M:	December
< ID for year >
2:	2002	3:	2003
< ID for factory >
9:	Kariya Plant		A: Mie Brother		C: BIUK

J:Buji Nan Ling Factory

(1)Printer: Printed on the label attached on the rear of the main body

<Example>	<MODEL NO.>			< SERIAL NO. >

U 5 2 6 8 2 A 3 J 1 1 1 1 0 1

SEQUENTIAL NO.

FACTORY ID NO.

YEAR

MONTH

(2) Process unit: Imprinted on the aluminum bag

(Drum unit with toner cartridge)

3 A 1 1					J A
YEAR							PRODUCTION
							LINE NO.
MONTH
			DATE
				FACTORY ID NO.

(3) Drum unit: Printed on the bar code label attached inside the drum unit

A 3 9 5 1 0 0 1 0 4 A

MONTH											PRODUCTION
YEAR									SERIAL NO.		LINE NO.
								TONER VOLUME
						FACTORY ID NO.

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