Brother HL-720, HL-730, HL-730 Plus, HL-730DX User Guide

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Brother Laser Printer
HL-700 Series
User’s Guide
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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Shipment of the Printer
Warning
When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag. Failure to remove and place it in the plastic bag
during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY.
1 Remove the drum unit. 2 Place it in the plastic bag and seal the
bag completely.
3 Re-pack the printer.
See “REPACKING THE PRINTER” in Chapter 5.
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Laser Printer HL-700 Series User’s Guide
(For USA & CANADA Only)
For technical and operational assistance, please call:
In USA 1-800-276-7746 (outside California)
714-859-9700 Ext. 329 (within California)
In CANADA 1-800-853-6660
514-685-6464 (within Montreal)
If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:
In USA Printer Customer Support
Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718
In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.
- Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6
BBS For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call: In USA 1-714-859-2610 In CANADA 1-514-685-2040 Please log on to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for your password. Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14,400, 8 bits no parity, 1 stop bit.
Fax-Back System (For USA only) Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use Fax-Back System so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one you are calling from. Please call 1-800-521-2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of Fax-Back subjects.
DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660
INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com
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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh are trademarks, registered 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 II, IIP, and IID are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
All other 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.
©1997 Brother Industries Ltd.
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Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
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The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide:
Warning
Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury.
Caution
Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer.
Note
Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.
To Use the Printer Safely
Warning
After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot. When you open the top cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration.
High Temperature
Inside the Printer
Warning
There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Turning off the Switch and Unplugging the Printer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGULATIONS..................................................................................................................vi
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................1–1
ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS...........................................................................................1–1
Finding Out How to Use the Printer...............................................................................1–1
ABOUT YOUR PRINTER.................................................................................................1–2
Printer Overview............................................................................................................1–2
System Requirements.....................................................................................................1–3
Features..........................................................................................................................1–3
OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT...........................................................1–6
Power Supply.................................................................................................................1–6
Environment...................................................................................................................1–6
CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING.................................................................................2–1
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................2–1
MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER................................................................................2–4
Loading Paper into the Feeder........................................................................................2–5
Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing).........................................................................2–7
MANUAL FEED SLOT.....................................................................................................2–8
OUTPUT TRAY AND PAPER SUPPORT WIRE...........................................................2–10
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................3–1
LAMPS AND SWITCH.....................................................................................................3–1
Ready (Paper) Lamp.......................................................................................................3–1
Data (Toner) Lamp.........................................................................................................3–2
Drum Lamp....................................................................................................................3–2
Alarm Lamp...................................................................................................................3–2
Switch.............................................................................................................................3–3
Other Control Features...................................................................................................3–3
Sleep Mode.................................................................................................................3–3
Test Print Mode..........................................................................................................3–4
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS...................................................................................................4–1
SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS100M (For HL-730 / 730Plus series Only)..................4–1
Selecting the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface.............................4–1
Setting the Serial Interface Parameters...........................................................................4–2
Connecting the Serial Interface Cable............................................................................4–4
MEMORY BOARD...........................................................................................................4–6
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CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE......................................................................................5–1
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE.......................................................................5–1
REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT......................................................................................5–6
ADJUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY.............................................................................5–10
CLEANING THE PRINTER...........................................................................................5–11
Cleaning the Printer Exterior........................................................................................5–11
Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit................................................................5–12
RE-PACKING THE PRINTER........................................................................................5–15
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................6–1
ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE.........................................................................6–1
Operator Calls................................................................................................................6–1
Service Calls...................................................................................................................6–4
PAPER JAMS.....................................................................................................................6–5
Q & A.................................................................................................................................6–8
Setting Up the Printer Hardware....................................................................................6–8
Setting Up the Printer for Windows...............................................................................6–8
Setting Up the Printer for DOS (For HL-730 / 730Plus series Only).............................6–9
Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers
(For HL-730 / 730Plus series Only).............................................................................6–10
Paper Handling.............................................................................................................6–10
Printing.........................................................................................................................6–11
Print Quality.................................................................................................................6–12
APPENDIX A ..................................................................................................................A–1
PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................A–1
Printing..........................................................................................................................A–1
Functions.......................................................................................................................A–2
Electrical and Mechanical.............................................................................................A–3
PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS................................................................A–4
RESIDENT FONTS (For HL-730 / 730Plus series Only)................................................A–6
SYMBOL SETS/CHARACTER SETS (For HL-730 / 730Plus series Only)...................A–7
INDEX ......................................................................................................................Index–1
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REGULATIONS

Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For USA Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur la matériel brouilleur du Canada.
International Energy Star Compliance Statement
The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipments, which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world-wide. As an International Energy Star partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has decided that this product meets the guideline of the program.
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Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only)
This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before this product is used, ensure that you use a double-shielded interface cable with
twisted-pair conductors and that it is marked “IEEE 1284 compliant”. The cable must not exceed 1.8 metres in length.
Laser Safety (For 110–120 V Model Only)
This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.
FDA Regulations (For 110-120 V Model Only)
REGULATIONS
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One of the following labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
MANUFACTURED: Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzhen, CHINA This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J
MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES (USA) INC. 2950 Brother Blvd., Bartlett, TN 38133, U.S.A. This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J
MANUFACTURED: BROTHER INDUSTRIES LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467 Japan 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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Declaration of Conformity (For E urope)
We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 Tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK.
declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents. Safety: EN 60950, EN 60825
EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 50082-1 following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). Issued by:
Brother International Europe Ltd. European Techni cal Services Division
IEC 825 Specification (For 220–240 V Model Only)
This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.
CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
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This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.
Caution
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The following caution label is attached near the scanner unit.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
CAUTION ADVARSEL VARNING VARO!
ADVARSEL ATTENTION VORSICHT
ATENCIÓN
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.
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.
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety
To ensure safe operation the three-pin electrical plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is properly grounded through normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding. Incorrectly wired extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power, consult a qualified electrician.
Disconnect device
This printer must be installed near a power outlet, which is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet in order to shut off power completely.
REGULATIONS
Geräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission (For Germany Only)
Lpa < 70 dB (A) DIN 45635-19-01-KL2
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IMPORTANT - Wiring Information (For U.K. only)
If the power cord supplied with this printer is not suitable for your electrical outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three pin plug. If the replacement plug is intended to take a fuse then fit the same fuse as the original.
If a moulded plug is severed from the power cord then it should be destroyed because a plug with cut wires is dangerous if plugged into a live socket outlet. Do not leave it where a child might find it.
In the event of replacing the plug fuse, fit a fuse approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.
Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug with the cover omitted.
WARNING - THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED.
The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green and yellow: Ground Blue: Neutral Brown: Live
The colours of the wiring in the power lead of this printer may not correspond with the markings which identify the terminals in your plug. If you need to fit a different plug, proceed as follows.
Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside.
Cut each of the three wires to the appropriate length. If the construction of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer than the others so that, in the event that the cord is pulled out of the plug, the green and yellow wire will be the last to disconnect.
Remove a short section of the coloured insulation to expose the wires.
The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter “E” or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “N” or coloured black or blue.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red or brown.
The outer sheath of the cord must be secured inside the plug. The coloured wires should not hang out of the plug.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS
Finding Out How to Use the Printer
You have two guidebooks for this printer. Read each guidebook in the following order:
1.Read the Quick Setup Guide to set up your printer and to ensure proper connection with your computer. It also contains information for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. (HL-730 /730Plus series only)
2.Read the User’s Guide to get information about the following.
•Features and operating environment requirements of your printer –

Chapter 1

•Paper Handling – Chapter 2
•Control Panel – Chapter 3
•Options – Chapter 4
•Maintenance – Chapter 5
•Troubleshooting – Chapter 6
•Specifications – Appendices
Index
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
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ABOUT YOUR PRINTER
Printer Overview
Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
Top Cover
Extension Support Wire
Output Tray
RS-422A/RS-232C
Serial Interface Port
(HL-730/730Plus series only)
Paper Support
Fig. 1-1 Front View
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Paper Guide
Manual Feed Slot
Control Panel
Parallel Interface Port
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Power Switch
Power Cord
Fig. 1-2 Rear View
Note
An RS-422A/RS-232C Serial Interface Port, containing an RS-422A/RS­232C Slide Switch and DIP Switches for Serial setting is optionally available. Some models may have this option pre-installed.
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System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows
Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother Printing Solution for Windows:
IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor
Parallel interface (or printer port)
4 MB or more of memory (8 MB recommended)
10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all
fonts
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 3.1/3.11
Caution
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The HL-720 series printer has been designed specifically for Windows 95 and Windows 3.1/3.11. It cannot work in a DOS environment, such as MS-DOS.
Features
This printer has the following features:
600 dpi Resolution and 6 ppm Printing Speed
True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with microfine toner and six pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). The resolution and printing speed may vary depending upon document complexity.
Versatile Paper Handling
The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder and straight paper path mechanism. Using this mechanism, you can load A4, letter, legal, B5, A5 and executive sizes of paper, and various types of paper including envelopes, postcards, organizer paper, and your custom paper size. The multi-purpose sheet feeder also allows manual paper loading, so you can also use labels and transparencies.
Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for
Windows
The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™-compatible fonts for Microsoft
disk 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 saving mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and so forth. You can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel.
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Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 are available on the floppy
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Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (For HL-730/730Plus
series Only)
The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is available on a floppy disk supplied with your printer. When you operate your computer in the DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this program allows you to easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup, emulations and so on. This program also provides a status monitor program, which is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. It can monitor the printer status while running in the background and report the current status or errors on your computer screen.
Popular Printer Emulation Support (For HL-730/730Plus series
Only)
This printer supports three popular printer emulation modes, HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL. When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you can use any of these emulations to operate the printer in the 300 dpi resolution mode. The printer also supports auto-emulation switching between HP and Epson or HP and IBM. If you want to select the printer emulation, you can do it using the Remote Printer Console Program.
Printer Status Monitor with Bi-directional Parallel Interface
The printer driver can monitor your printer’s status using bi­directional parallel communications. A high quality 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. For example: when your printer is out of paper, the dialog box will display “Paper Empty” and instructions for the proper corrective action.
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Optional Apple Macintosh
Interface (For HL-730/730Plus series
Only)
An optional Apple Macintosh serial interface is available, which allows your printer to be connected to Apple Macintosh computers. With this option, you can use your printer with both an IBM PC, or compatible, and an Apple Macintosh at the same time. This optional interface board can be used as an RS-422A interface for Macintosh or an RS-232C serial interface for an IBM PC or compatible.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Enhanced Memory Management
The printer provides its own data compression technology in the 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 larger fonts, with the printer’s standard memory.
Environment-Friendly
Economy Printing Mode
This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner. It is useful to obtain draft copies for proof-reading. Y ou can select from two economy modes—25% toner saving and 50% toner saving—through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer.
Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode)
When the printer is not used for a certain amount of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. The printer consumes less than 7 W 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 approximately 2,200 pages, which is cost effective and ecologically friendly. (In USA, Canada and some other areas the printer is supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after 1,000 pages.) The actual number of pages printed with each toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of print job.
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OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT
Please take note of the following before using the printer.
Power Supply
Use the printer within the specified power range.
AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage in your country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V– 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110–120 V)
The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. If it is unavoidable that you must use the printer with these appliances, it is recommended that you use an isolation transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.
Environment
The printer should be installed near a power outlet, which is easily accessible.
Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity.
Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
The printer should be used in a well ventilation room.
Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.
Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in a dusty place.
Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is blocked.
Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably set up near a window.
Do not place the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses.
Do not place objects on top of the printer.
Do not place the printer near an air conditioner.
Keep the printer horizontal when carrying.
Do not cover the slots in the top cover.
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CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING
PAPER SPECIFICATIONS
The printer can handle paper that has the following specifications.
Paper Type Paper Size
Cut sheet A4, Letter, Legal, B5, A5, Executive, Custom size
(70-216 x 127-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 5-14 inches) Envelopes DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch, 9” x 12” Post Card 70-216 x 127-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 5-11 inches Organizer Day-Timer® J, K, L, M
70-216 x 127-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 5-11 inches Labels and Transparencies
Paper Capacity in Feeder
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder: Up to 22 mm (0.87 inch) in height (up to the mark)
Output Tray: Approx. 100 sheets of 75 g/m
70-216 x 127-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 5-14 inches
Approx. 200 sheets of 75 g/m 158 g/m
2
(42 lb.) A4/Letter paper, or 10 envelopes
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2
(20 lb.) or 50 sheets of
2
(20 lb.) A4/Letter paper
Cut Sheet Envelope
Basis Weight 60 to 158 g/m
(16 to 42 lb.)
2
75 to 90 g/m
2
(20 to 24 lb.) single thickness
Caliper
±0.03 to ±0.08 in. (0.08 to 0.2 mm)
0.0033 to 0.0058 in. (0.084 to 0.14 mm)
single thickness Moisture Content 4% to 6% by weight 4% to 6% by weight Smoothness 100 to 250 (Sheffield) 100 to 250 (Sheffield)
Recommended paper
Cut sheet: Xerox 4200 (in USA) / Xerox 80 Premier Paper (in Europe) or equivalent Label: Avery laser label or equivalent Transparency: 3M CG3300 or equivalent
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Remarks It is recommended that you test paper, especially special sizes and types of
paper, on this printer before purchasing large quantities.
Avoid feeding labels with carrier sheets exposed, or your printer will be damaged.
Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper.
Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper.
Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for optimum printing. For more information on paper specifications, consult your nearest authorized sales representative or the place of purchase of your printer.
We recommend you use label or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers.
We recommend you use long-grained paper for the best print quality.
If the paper has problems feeding from the multi-purpose sheet feeder, use the manual feed slot and try again.
You can use recycled paper in this printer.
Before using paper with holes such as organizer sheets, you must fan the stack well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
Before using any paper, make sure that it is not curled. If it is, you should straighten the paper as much as possible. Feeding curled paper can cause paper jams and misfeeds.
Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and
Straighten the Paper
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CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING
The following types of envelopes are not recommended for use.
Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped envelopes
Extremely shiny or highly textured envelopes
Envelopes with clasps
Envelopes with self-adhesive closures
Envelopes of baggy construction
Envelopes not sharply creased
Embossed envelopes
Envelopes already printed by a laser printer
Envelopes pre-printed on the inside
Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile
Fig. 2-2 Envelopes
Printable Area The figure below shows the physically printable area.
(Except 9”x12” envelope)
Unprintable area Approximately 4 mm(0.16 inch) for any sizes of paper
Fig. 2-3 Printable Area
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MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER
The printer has a multi-purpose sheet feeder that can feed plain paper, envelopes, transparencies and organizer paper.
To use the multi-purpose sheet feeder, follow these steps:
1. Make sure that you have selected the proper paper source, paper size and orientation.
Note
You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and orientation in your application software.
If your application software does not support your custom paper size, select the next paper size up that is closest but larger than the custom size. Then adjust the print area by changing the right and left mar gins in your application software.
2. Make sure that the multi-purpose sheet feeder contains the selected size of paper in the selected orientation. If necessary , change the paper in the feeder.
3. Send your file or document to the printer. When the printer receives data, it begins the print process by loading
paper from the multi-purpose sheet feeder. If the printer is in sleep mode when it receives data, it will wake up and start the printing process automatically.
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Loading Paper into the Feeder
To load paper into the feeder, follow these steps.
1. Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder by gently pulling the lid forward towards you. ( ).
2. Load paper into the multi-purpose sheet feeder with the printing surface face down. ( )
Caution
!
The feeder can hold up to 200 sheets of plain paper (75 g/m2, 20 lb.). If you load too many sheets, paper jams could occur.
Make sure that the paper is stacked below the mark.
If there is still some paper in the feeder, you must first remove it, put it
together with the new paper and then insert the stack in the feeder.
CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING
Fig. 2-4 Opening the Feeder and
Loading Paper or Envelopes in the Feeder
Note
If you load envelopes in the feeder, make sure they are inserted in the direction shown above.
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