Brother HL-6050 User Manual
Brother Laser Printer
HL-6050
HL-6050D
HL-6050DN
User's Guide
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’
software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You ca n find a printed copy in the box or view
it on the CD-ROM we have supplied.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a
convenient place so you can use it quickly if you need to.
Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com
Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates
and Utilities.
where you can get answers to Frequently
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Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes
We use the following terms throughout this User’s Guide:
You must follow these warnings to prevent possible personal injury.
You must follow these instructions to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it.
Remember these useful tips when you use the printer.
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To use the printer safely
After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer will be extremely hot. When you
open the front or back cover of the printer, never touch the shaded pa rts shown in the illustrations
below.
The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please do NOT remove or damage the label.
There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam
or replace parts, make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from
the AC power outlet/socket.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands - it might give you an electrical shock.
Caution
■ Use neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene
will damage the surface of the printer.
■ Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. They will damage the printer and the toner
cartridge.
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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Apple, the Apple Logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks in the United States and other
countries, and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Epson is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP
are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and other countries.
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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NERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
SuSE is a registered trade mark of SuSE Linux AG.
Linux is a registered trade mark of Linus Torvalds.
RED HAT is a registered trade mark of Red Hat. Inc.
Mandrake is a registered trade mark of Mandrake Soft SA.
All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering
the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained
herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on
the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the
publication.
©2003 Brother Industries Ltd.
Shipment of the Printer
If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully packag e 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.
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Table of Contents
Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes .....................................................................................i
To use the printer safely ................................................................. .................................... ..............ii
Trademarks .....................................................................................................................................iii
Compilation and Publication Notice .................................................................................................iii
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................iv
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About this printer .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
What is in the box? ...................................... ... ... ... ........................................................................ 1-1
Interface cable .................................................................................................................... 1-1
Front view .... ... ................................................................................. .......................................1-2
Back view ............................................................................................................................... 1-3
Positioning the printer ................................................................................................................... 1-4
Power supply .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
Environment ........................................................................................................................... 1-4
What kind of paper can I use? ...................................................................................................... 1-5
Type and size of paper ........................................................................................................... 1-5
Recommended paper ............................................................................................................. 1-7
Printable area ......................................................................................................................... 1-8
Printing methods .........................................................................................................................1-10
Printing on plain paper ..........................................................................................................1-10
Printing on plain paper from the paper tray ......................................................................1-10
Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) .......................................... 1-13
Printing on thick paper, labels and card stock ......................................................................1-16
Printing on envelopes .................................................. .... ... .......................................... ... .....1-21
Types of envelopes to avoid ............................................................................................. 1-21
Printing on envelopes from the MP tray .......................................................................... 1-23
Printing on transparencies ................. .... .......................................... ..................................... 1-28
Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ................................................................ 1-28
Printing on transparencies from the MP tray ....................................................................1-31
Printing on both sides of the paper ..................... ... ... ... .......................................... ... .... ........1-35
Manual duplex printing from the paper tray (For PCL printer driver) ................................1-35
Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray ......................................................... 1-36
Automatic duplex printing (available for HL-6050D and HL-6050DN only) ......................1-37
Booklet printing (for the PCL printer driver) (available for HL-6050D and HL-6050DN only) ..
...................................................................................................................................... 1-39
Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper ............................................................1-40
Carbon copy printing ............................................................................................................1-42
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Driver and software ................................................................................................................................ 2-1
Printer driver ................................................................................................................................. 2-1
For Windows
Features in the PCL printer driver ...................................................................................... 2-2
Features in the BR-Script printer driver (PS printer driver) ..............................................2-10
For Macintosh
Software (Windows
Software for Networks ..........................................................................................................2-19
BRAdmin Professional .....................................................................................................2-19
Driver Deployment Wizard ...............................................................................................2-19
Web BRAdmin .................................................................................................................. 2-19
Automatic emulation selection ..............................................................................................2-20
Automatic interface selection ................................................................................................ 2-20
Printer settings ............................................................................................................................ 2-21
Factory settings .................................................................................................................... 2-21
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Control panel ... ... .......................................... ... .......................................... ... ...........................................3-1
Control panel ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Buttons ......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Go button ................................................................................................................................ 3-2
Job Cancel button ................................................................................................................... 3-2
Reprint button ..................................................... ... ... .............................................................. 3-3
Reprinting from RAM .......................................................................................................... 3-3
Reprinting the last job ......................................................................................................... 3-3
Printing Proof data ... ... ... .......................................... .... ......................................... .... ... .......3-4
Printing Public data .............. ... ... .......................................... ... ......................................... .. 3-5
Printing Secure data .......... ... .......................................... ... ... .......................................... ... .3-5
+ or - button ............................................................................................................................3-7
To move through menus on the LCD ................................................................................. 3-7
To enter numbers ...............................................................................................................3-7
Back button ............................................................................................................................. 3-7
Set button ............................................................................................................................... 3-7
Light-emitting diode (LED) ............................................................................................................ 3-8
Data - Orange LED .............................................................................................................3-8
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ........................................................................................................ 3-9
Back light ................................................................................................................................3-9
LCD message ....................................................................................................................... 3-10
Printer status messages ...................................................................................................3-10
How to use the control panel ................................................................................................ 3-11
Control Panel LCD menu ...................................................................................................... 3-13
INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 3-14
PAPER ............................................................................................................................. 3-15
QUALITY ..........................................................................................................................3-15
SETUP .............................................................................................................................3-16
PRINT MENU .................................... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ..................... 3-17
NETWORK (only on a Network) .......................................................................................3-20
INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 3-21
RESET MENU ..................................................................................................................3-21
Set IP Address .................................................................................................................3-22
About emulation modes ........................................................................................................3-23
HP LaserJet Mode ............................................................................................................ 3-23
BR-Script 3 Mode .............................................................................................................3-23
EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Mode .................................................................3-23
List of factory settings ........................................................................................................... 3-24
Network factory default setting .........................................................................................3-24
For visually-impaired users .........................................................................................................3-28
Buzzer indications ................................................................................................................ 3-28
Braille symbols .. ... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ...................................... ......3-29
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Options .................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Optional accessories and supplies .............. ... ... ... ........................................................................ 4-1
Lower tray unit (LT-6000) .......................................................................................................4-2
Network board (NC-6100h) (For HL-6050 and HL-6050D) ....................................................4-3
Installing the network board ............................................................................................... 4-3
Wireless print server (NC-7100w) ............ ... .......................................... ... .............................. 4-6
Installing the network board ............................................................................................... 4-6
CompactFlash
Inserting the CompactFlash
DIMM .............................. ................................................................. .....................................4-11
Installing additional memory ............................................................................................. 4-12
Optional fonts package .........................................................................................................4-15
Selecting the optional fonts .............................................................................................. 4-15
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card .............................................................................................................. 4-9
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card .................................................................................... 4-10
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Routine maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Replacing the consumable items ..................................................................................................5-1
Toner cartridge ....................................................................................................................... 5-2
TONER LOW Message ......................................................................................................5-2
TONER LIFE END message .............................................................................................. 5-2
Replacing the toner cartridge .............................................................................................5-3
Drum unit ................................................................................................................................5-8
CHANGE DRUM SOON message ..................................................................................... 5-8
Replacing the drum unit ..................................................................................................... 5-8
Replacing Maintenance Parts .....................................................................................................5-13
Maintenance Messages .............................................. ... ... ... ............................................5-13
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................... 5-14
Cleaning the outside of the printer ........................................................................................ 5-14
Cleaning the inside of the printer ..........................................................................................5-15
Cleaning the corona wire ...................................................................................................... 5-17
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Troubleshooting ........................... ... ... .......................................... .... ... ... ... ..............................................6-1
LCD messages ............................................................................................................... ... ...........6-1
Error messages ...................................................................................................................... 6-1
Maintenance messages ..... .... ... ... ... .......................................... .......................................... ....6-3
Call service messages .............. ... .......................................... ... .......................................... ....6-3
Troubleshooting paper handling .............. .......................................... ........................................ ...6-4
Paper jams and how to clear them ...............................................................................................6-5
JAM MP TRAY (paper jam in the multi-purpose tray) ............................................................ 6-6
JAM TRAY 1 / TRAY 2 (Paper jam inside the Paper tray) ....................... .... ... ... ... ... .... ..........6-7
JAM INSIDE (paper jam inside the printer) ............................................................................6-9
JAM REAR (paper jam behind the back output tray) ............................................................6-12
JAM DUPLEX (paper jam in the duplex unit) .......................................................................6-15
Improving the print quality . ... .......................................... ............................................................ 6-17
Solving print problems ............................. .... .......................................... ... .................................. 6-22
Other problems ...........................................................................................................................6-23
Printing from DOS ...............................................................................................................6-23
BR-Script 3 ............................ ... ... .......................................... ...............................................6-23
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Appendix (Specifications, fonts and bar code) ....................................................................................A-1
Printer specifications ....................................................................................................................A-1
Engine ....................................................................................................................................A-1
Controller ........................... ................................................................. ....................................A-2
Software .................................................................................................................................A-2
Control panel ......................... ... ... ... ... .... ... .......................................... ... .................................A-2
Paper handling .......................................................................................................................A-3
Media specifications ...............................................................................................................A-3
Supplies ............................. ....................................... ....................................... .......................A-3
Dimensions / Weights .............................................................................................................A-4
General ........................... .................................... ................................... .................................A-4
System requirements ..............................................................................................................A-4
Important information for choosing your paper .............................................................................A-5
Quick reference for bar code control commands ..........................................................................A-7
Print bar codes or expanded characters .................................................................................A-7
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Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries) ...................... ............................................. ... ... ..............B-1
Brother Numbers ............................................................................ ..............................................B-1
Important information: Regulations ...............................................................................................B-2
Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only) .....................................................................B-2
International ENERGY STAR
IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) ............................................................B-3
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Compliance Statement ......................... ... .... ... .......................B-2
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Internal laser radiation ............................................................................................................B-3
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety ....................................................................................................B-4
Disconnect device ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... .......................................... ... .......B-4
Caution for LAN connection (For model HL-6050DN only) ................................................B-4
IT power system (For Norway only) ...................................................................................B-4
Geräuschemission / Acoustic noise emission (fo r Germ a ny only) .............. ... ... ... .... ... .......B-4
Wiring information (for UK) .................................................................................................B-4
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Appendix (For USA and Canada) ..........................................................................................................C-1
Brother Numbers ............................................................................ ..............................................C-1
Important information: Regulations ...............................................................................................C-3
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA) .............C-3
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada) .........................................................C-4
International ENERGY STAR
Laser Notice .................................................................................................................................C-5
Laser Safety (100 to 120 volt model only) ..............................................................................C-5
FDA Regulations (100 to 120 volt model only) .......................................................................C-5
Internal laser radiation ............................................................................................................C-5
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety ....................................................................................................C-6
Disconnect device ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... .......................................... ... .......C-6
Caution for LAN connection (For model HL-6050DN only) ................................................C-6
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Index ......................................................................................................................................................... I-1
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Compliance Statement ......................... ... .... ... .......................C-4
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About this printer
What is in the box?
When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts.
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1
2
3
Printer
2
Drum unit assembly
(with toner cartridge included)
3
Quick setup guide
4
CD-ROM
5
AC power cord
Components may differ from one
country to another.
4
5
Figure 1-1
The power cord may be slightly different than the one shown in the Figure 1-1, depe nding on which
country the printer was bought in.
Interface cable
■ An interface cable is not a standard accessory.
■ Some computers have a USB and a parallel port. Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface
you intend to use.
■ Most parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some might have an incompa tible pin
assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant.
■ It is recommended to use a parallel interface cable or USB interface cable that is no longer than 2
meters (6 feet).
■ When you use a USB cable, make sure that you connect it to the USB connector of your PC.
■ Please make sure that you use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified cable if your computer uses a Hi-Speed
USB 2.0 interface.
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■ Do not connect the USB cable to a non-powered hub or a Macintosh
keyboard.
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Front view
Front view
1
2
3
4
1
Face down output tray support flap (support flap)
2
Control panel
3
Multi-purpose tray (MP tray)
4
MP tray support flap
5
Paper tray
6
Front cover release button
7
Front cover
8
Face down output tray (top output tray)
8
7
6
5
Figure 1-2
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Back view
Back view*
11
10
9
1
2
3
Figure 1-3
1
Face up output tray (back output tray)
2
Face up output tray support
3
AC power connector
4
Power switch
5
Parallel interface connector
6
USB interface connector
7
Side cover
8
(HL-6050DN) 10/100BASE-TX port
9
(HL-6050DN) network LED (light-emitting diode)
10
(HL-6050DN) network test button
11
CompactFlash® card slot
* The printer illustration is based on HL-6050DN.
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7
6
5
4
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Positioning the printer
Please read the following before you use the printer.
Power supply
Use the printer within the recommended power range.
Power source: USA and Canada: AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz
Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 5 meters (16½ feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, such as a n air conditioner, copier,
shredder and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you
use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.
Environment
■ Make sure that the power outlet/socket is near the printer and is easy to get to so that, if there is an
emergency, it can be easily unplugged.
■ Only use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity:
Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
■ The printer should be used in a well-ventilated room.
■ Put the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.
■ Keep the printer clean. Do not put the printer in a dusty place.
■ Do not put the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is blocked. Keep a gap of approximately
100 mm (4 in.) between the ventilation hole and the wall.
■ Do not put the printer in direct sunlight. If you have to put it near a window, use a blind or a heavy
curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight.
■ Do not put the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
■ Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
■ Do not expose the printer to open/naked flames or salty or corrosive gasses.
■ Do not put objects on top of the printer.
■ Do not put the printer near an air conditioner.
■ Keep the printer horizontal when you carry it.
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What kind of paper can I use?
Type and size of paper
The printer loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray (multi-purpose tray) or optional
lower tray unit.
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows:
Paper tray Tray 1
Multi-purpose tray MP tray
Optional lower tray unit Tray 2
While looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to the page for each printing method by clicking
L in the table.
Media type
Paper weight
Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 Automatic
duplex
Select the Media type from the
printer driver
printing
Plain paper
75 g/m2 to 105 g/m2
(20 to 28 lb)
LLLLPlain paper
Recycled paper LLLLRecycled paper
Bond paper
Rough paper -
2
to 161 g/m2
60 g/m
(16 to 43 lb)
L
60 g/m2 to 105
2
g/m
(16 to 28 lb)
Thick paper
105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2
(28 to 43 lb)
Transparency L
Up to 10 sheets
A4 or Letter
Labels L
L
60 g/m2 to 161
2
g/m
(16 to 43 lb)
L
60 g/m2 to 105
2
g/m
(16 to 28 lb)
Bond paper
L Thick paper or Thicker paper
L
Up to 10 sheets
A4 or Letter
L
Up to 10 sheets
A4 or Letter
Transparencies
Thicker paper
A4 or Letter
Envelopes L Envelopes
Envelopes - Thin
Card stock L Thick paper or Thicker paper
Thin paper
60 g/m2 to 75 g/m2
(16 to 20 lb)
LLLLThin paper
When you print on thick paper, labels or card stock, we recommend that you select the media type
setting in the printer driver according to the paper weight.
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Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 Automatic duplex
printing
Paper size A4, Letter, Legal,
B5 (ISO), A5,
B6 (ISO), A6,
Executive, Folio
Number of
sheets
500 sheets
(80 g/m
2
or 20 lb)
Width:
69.9 to 215.9 mm
(2.75 to 8.5 in.)
Length:
116 to 406.4 mm
(4.57 to 16 in.)
100 sheets
(80 g/m2 or 20 lb)
A4, Letter, Legal,
B5 (ISO), A5,
B6 (ISO), A6,
Executive, Folio
500 sheets
(80 g/m2 or 20 lb)
A4, Letter, Legal
You must use the face up output tray (back output tray) for certain print media.
When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to the page for each printing method by clicking
the L in the table.
Media type Face down Face up
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Bond paper
Thick paper
Thcker paper
Transparency
Labels
Envelope
Card stock
Thin paper
LL
LL
LL
LL
LL
LL
L
L
L
LL
You can use the control panel Menu buttons to select the priority of the paper source in the PAPER
menu. See PAPER on page 3-15.
We recommend that you use face up printing when you print on transparencies.
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Recommended paper
Europe USA
Plain paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m
Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m
Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG 3300
Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160
■ Before you buy a lot of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable.
■ Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
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■ Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
(20 to 24 lb).
■ Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper.
■ Use long-grain paper.
■ Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.
■ This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification.
Caution
Do not use ink jet paper, it may cause a paper jam and damage your printer.
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Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
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To help you choose which paper to use with this printer, see Important information for choosing your
paper on page A-5.
When you print on smaller sized short-grain paper (A5, A6 and Executive), do the following:
Go to the Basic tab of the printer driver, in the Media Type option select Envelopes. And then, at
the back of the printer, open the back output tray and push down the two blue tabs one on the left
and one on the right hand side (as shown in Figure 1-4 ). When you have finished printing, close the
back output tray to reset the two blue tabs back to their original position.
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Figure 1-4
Printable area
When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown
below.
Portrait
1
2
4
3
Figure 1-5
A4 Letter Legal B5 (ISO) Executive A5 A6 B6 (ISO)
4.2 mm
1
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
2
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
3
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
4
(0.24 in.)
When using BR-Script emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm
(0.17 in.).
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.35 mm
(0.25 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
6.01 mm
(0.24 in.)
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Landscape
1
2
4
3
Figure 1-6
A4 Letter Legal B5 (ISO) Executive A5 A6 B6 (ISO)
4.2 mm
1
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
2
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
3
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
4
(0.19 in.)
When using BR-Script emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm
(0.17 in.).
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.08 mm
(0.2 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
4.2 mm
(0.17 in.)
5.0 mm
(0.19 in.)
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Printing methods
Printing on plain paper
You can print on plain paper from the paper tray or multi-purpose tray. For the paper you want to use,
please see What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5.
Printing on plain paper from the paper tray
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Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Plain Paper
Paper Source: Tray 1 (or Tray 2)
PCL (standard) printer driver
BR-Script printer driver
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2
Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
Figure 1-7
3
While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.
Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
Figure 1-8
4
To avoid paper jams and misfeeds, fill up the paper tray with small stacks of paper that you have
fanned well. Put the side that is going to be printed on first (blank side), face down, with the leading
edge (top) of the paper in last (at the front of the tray). Check that the paper is flat in the paper tray
at all four corners.
Figure 1-9
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Do not put more than 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2) in the paper tray at any one time, or it may
cause a jam. Check that paper is below the maximum paper height guide (▼).
Figure 1-10
5
Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Check that it is inserted fully into the printer.
6
Send the print data to the printer.
Figure 1-11
Figure 1-12
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Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray)
The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the multi-purpose tray.
1
Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Plain Paper
Paper Source: MP Tray
PCL (standard) printer driver
BR-Script printer driver
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2
Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
3
Pull out the MP tray support flap.
Figure 1-13
Figure 1-14
4
Put paper in the MP tray. Put the side to be printed on first, face up, with the leading edge (top) of
the paper in first. Make sure the paper touches the back of the tray and remains under the maximum
paper height guides on both sides of the tray. Do not put more than 100 sheets of paper
20 lb)
in the MP tray at any one time, or it may cause a jam.
Figure 1-15
(80 g/m2 or
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Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position on the MP tray. If it is not, the paper
may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
5
While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit the paper size.
Figure 1-16
When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following:
■ The side to be printed on must be face up.
■ During printing, the inside tray rises to feed paper into the printer.
■ Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it gently into the tray.
■ The top of the paper stack must be under the maximum paper height guides that are on both
sides of the tray.
6
Send the print data to the printer.
Figure 1-17
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Printing on thick paper, labels and card stock
■ Do not use damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper.
■ Do not use labels without a mount.
■ We recommend that you use paper that is made for laser printers.
■ Use paper that can withstand intense heat; the interior of the printer reaches very high temperatures
while printing.
Figure 1-18
■ Before you print paper with holes, such as organizer sheets, you must fan the stack to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
Figure 1-19
■ Do not place the punched holes of organizer sheets near the actuator (paper sensor).
■ Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together. The glue on them might cause damage to
the printer.
■ Do not put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper
jams or misfeeds.
■ Do not print thick paper, labels or card stock using duplex printing.
■ For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the
paper in the tray.
■ See What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5.
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Printing on thick paper, labels or card stock from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray)
When the back output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray through
to the back of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper,
labels or card stock.
The printer automatically turns on the MP tray mode when you put paper in the MP tray.
When you select the paper you want to use, see What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5.
1
Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Thick Paper or Thicker Paper
Paper Source: MP Tray
PCL (standard) printer driver
BR-Script printer driver
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2
Open the back output tray, and then pull out the face up output tray support if necessary.
Figure 1-20
3
Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
4
Pull out the MP tray support flap.
Figure 1-21
Figure 1-22
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5
Put paper in the MP tray. Put the side to be printed on first, face up, with the leading edge (top) of
the paper in first. Make sure the paper touches the back of the tray and remains under the maximum
paper height guides on both sides of the tray.
Figure 1-23
Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position in the MP tray. If it is not, the paper
may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
6
While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit the paper size.
Figure 1-24
When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following:
■ During printing, the inside tray rises to feed paper into the printer.
■ The side to be printed on must be face up.
■ Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it gently into the tray.
■ The top of the paper stack must be under the maximum paper height guides that are on both
sides of the tray.
7
Send the print data to the printer.
8
After you finish the print job, close the back output tray.
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Caution
Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the
paper to curl.
Figure 1-25
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Printing on envelopes
Types of envelopes to avoid
Do not use envelopes which:
■ are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or an usual shape
■ are extremely shiny or textured
■ have clasps, snaps or tie strings
■ have self-adhesive components
■ are of a baggy construction
■ are not sharply creased
■ are embossed (have raised writing on them)
■ have been previously printed on by a laser printer
■ are pre-printed on the inside
■ cannot be arranged when put in a pile
■ are made of paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the printer
■ have been badly made, with edges that are not straight or consistently square
■ have windows, holes, cutouts or perforations
Figure 1-26
IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR
PRINTER. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE
AGREEMENT.
■ Before you print envelopes, you must fan the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
Figure 1-27
■ Do not put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper
jams or misfeeds.
■ Do not print envelopes using duplex printing.
■ For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software application as the
paper in the tray.
■ See What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5.
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Most envelopes will be suitable for your printer. However, some envelopes will have feed and print
quality problems due to the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with
straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two pieces of paper. The
envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes
from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a lase r printer. Before you print
many envelopes, test one to make sure that the print results are what you want.
Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change
the envelope specifications. You are responsible for the quality and performance of the envelopes
you use.
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