Brother HL-8050 User Manual

Brother Laser Printer

HL-8050N

User's Guide

For visually-impaired users :

This User’s Guide can be read by Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.

You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Please read the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You can 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

Version 2

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................-I

Trademarks .........................................................................................................................-VI

Compilation and Publication ................................................................................................-VI

For US and Canada ......................................................................................................................-VII

Brother Numbers ..................................................................................................................-VII

..........................................................................................................................................-VIII

Regulations ........................ ....... ... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... .........-VIII

International ENERGY STAR

Laser Notices ...........................................................................................................................-IX

Internal laser radiation .........................................................................................................-IX

Safety Information ....................................................................................................................-X

For Europe and Other Countries ...................................................................................................-XI

Brother Numbers ...................................................................................................................-XI

Regulations ........................ ....... ... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ..........-XII

International ENERGY STAR

Laser Notices ..........................................................................................................................-XII

Internal laser radiation .......................................................................................................-XIII

Safety Information .................................................................................................................-XIII

Introduction ..................... ....................................................... ..................................................... -XVI

How to Use This Guide ...... ... ............................................. .... ... ... .............................................. -XVII

Conventions ....................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ... ...... ....... ....... -XVII

Conventions and Symbols used in this User’s Guide ...................................................... -XVII

Special Features of This Printer ............................................................................................... -XVIII

Safety Precautions ............ ... ... .............................................. ..................................................... -XIX

Installing and Relocating your Printer .................................... ....................................... ........ -XIX

Operating Environment .................................................................................................... -XXI

Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections ............................................... -XXII

Radio Interference ..........................................................................................................-XXIV

Operating Precautions ........................................................................................................-XXIV

Other Difficulties ..............................................................................................................-XXV

Notes on Handling Consumables .......................................................................................-XXVI

.......................................................................................................................................-XXVI

Compliance Statement ..................................... ... ...............-IX

Compliance Statement ..................................... ... ..............-XII

Basic Printer Operation ..........................................................................................................................1-1

Printer Part Names and Functions .... ... ... .... ... ............................................. ... .... ..........................1-1

Front View .......................................................................................................................... 1-1

Back View ........................................................................................................................... 1-2

Inside View .........................................................................................................................1-3

Connecting the AC Power Cord ...................................................................................................1-4

Turning the Printer On and Off ..................................................................................................... 1-5

Turn the Printer On .................................................................................................................1-5

Turn the Printer Off .................................................................................................................1-5

Usable Paper Types and Printing Method ....... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................................................ .... ... .......2-1

Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types .......................................................................................... 2-1

Suitable Paper Types ............ ... ... ... ... .... ............................................. ... ................................. 2-1

Suitable Basis Weight ............. ... ... .... ............................................. .................................... 2-1

Paper Trays, Types and Sizes ........................................................................................... 2-2

Recommended Paper ........................................................................................................2-3

Special paper .....................................................................................................................2-4

Printable area .....................................................................................................................2-5

Unsuitable Paper Types .... .... ... ..............................................................................................2-7

Storing Paper ......................... ............................................. ... .................................................2-8

Loading Paper and Printing ..........................................................................................................2-9

Load A4/Letter Paper in the Paper Tray .................................................................................2-9

Printing on A4/Letter Paper from the Paper Tray .................................................................2-11

Load Paper Larger than A4/Letter Size in the Paper Tray ................................................... 2-12

Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray .......................................................................................2-15

Printing on Envelopes from the Paper Tray .... .... ... ... ............................................................2-19

Load Labels, Transparencies and Other Special Paper in the Paper Tray ..........................2-20

Printing on Transparencies from the Paper Tray ..................................................................2-23

Printing to the Face-up Output Tray .....................................................................................2-25

Changing the Configuration for Options ..................................................................................... 2-26

Memory expansion ...........................................................................................................2-26

In Windows

........................................................................................................................ 2-28

On a Macintosh® Computer .................................................................................................. 2-28

For Mac OS

8-6 - 9.2 ............................. ... .... ... ...............................................................2-28

X 10.2 or greater ........................................................................................2-28

Duplex Printing ............................................... ... ......................................................................... 2-29

Types of Duplex Printing .................................................................................................. 2-29

Printer Driver and Software ...................................................................................................................3-1

Printer Driver (Windows

) .................................. .................... ................... ................ ................... . 3- 1

Installing the Printer Driver ..................................................................................................... 3-1

Upgrading the Printer Driver ...................................................................................................3-1

Features in the PCL Printer Driver ......................................................................................... 3-2

Basic tab ............................................................................................................................. 3-2

Advanced tab .................... ... .................................................................................... ... ... ....3-3

Device Options ...................................................................................................................3-5

Destination .........................................................................................................................3-7

Accessories tab .......................... ... ..................................................................................... 3-7

Support tab ......................................................................................................................... 3-8

Features in the PS Printer Driver ............................................................................................3-9

Ports tab .................................. ... ........................................................................................3-9

Device Settings tab ............................................................................................................3-9

Layout tab ......................................................................................................................... 3-10

Paper/Quality tab ..............................................................................................................3-10

Advanced Options ...................... ... .... ... ............................................................................ 3-11

Software (Windows

) ...................................... ................... ................ .................... ................... .. 3 -12

Software for Networks ..........................................................................................................3-12

Printer Driver (Macintosh

) ....................................... ................................................... ...............3-13

Installing the Printer Driver ................................................................................................... 3-13

Upgrading the Printer Driver .................................................................................................3-13

Features in the PS Printer Driver

(For Mac OS

8.6 to 9.2 / Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2 or greater) ............................................ 3-14

Page setup ....................................................................................................................... 3-14

Layout ............................ ....................... ....................... ...................... ....................... ........ 3-14

Specific options ................................................................................................................ 3-15

Web Browser Management for Network Users ................. ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .. 3-15

Automatic Emulation Selection ...................................................................................................3-16

Automatic Interface Selection ..................................................................................................... 3-17

Printer Settings ...........................................................................................................................3-18

Factory Settings .................................................................................................................... 3-18

Network Factory Default Setting ...........................................................................................3-18

Control Panel ................................... ... ..................................................................................................... 4-1

Control Panel Overview ................................................................................................................ 4-1

Buttons ......................................................................................................................................... 4-2

Job Cancel Button .................................................................................................................. 4-2

Go Button ...............................................................................................................................4-2

Secure Print Button .................................. .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .................... 4-3

+ or - Button ............................................................................................................................4-3

To move through menus on the LCD ................................................................................. 4-3

To enter numbers ...............................................................................................................4-3

Set Button ...............................................................................................................................4-3

Back Button ............................................................................................................................ 4-4

How to Set the RAMDISK size ...............................................................................................4-4

Reprint Button .................... .... ... ... ... ........................................................................................4-4

Reprinting the last job ......................................................................................................... 4-5

Printing PROOF data ................. ... .... ... ... ........................................................................... 4-6

Printing PUBLIC data .............................................. .... ... ... ... ..............................................4-6

Printing SECURE data ................................................ ... ... .................................................4-6

Menu Button ........................................................................................................................... 4-8

LED Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 4-8

Alarm LED - Red ................................................................................................................4-8

Ready LED - Green ............................................................................................................ 4-8

Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) ........................................................................................................ 4-9

LCD Message .........................................................................................................................4-9

Printer status messages ..................................................................................................... 4-9

How to Use the Control Panel ..............................................................................................4-10

Control Panel LCD Menu ......................................................................................................4-12

INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 4-13

PAPER ............................................................................................................................. 4-13

QUALITY ..........................................................................................................................4-14

SETUP .............................................................................................................................4-14

PRINT MENU ...................................................................................................................4-16

NETWORK ....................................................................................................................... 4-19

INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................... 4-20

RESET MENU ..................................................................................................................4-20

About emulation modes .................................................................................................... 4-22

List of factory settings .......................................................................................................4-23

Buzzer Indications ................................................................................................................ 4-26

Troubleshooting ........................... .......................................... ... ... .... ... ... .................................................5-1

If you are unable to fix the problem .................................................................................... 5-1

Power Problems ........................................................................................................................... 5-2

Printing Problems .........................................................................................................................5-3

Indicators are On, Flashing or Off ..........................................................................................5-3

Cannot Print in Windows

Cannot Print from a Macintosh® Computer ............................................................................ 5-5

Print Quality Problems .................................................................................................................. 5-6

Blank or Completely Black Pages are Output ........................................................................ 5-6

Faded or Dirty Printouts, White Areas (drop-outs), Creases, Blurs ........................................ 5-7

Unsatisfactory Printing ..........................................................................................................5-10

Paper Handling Problems ........................................................................................................... 5-11

Solving Print Problems ......................................... .... ... ... ............................................................5-12

Others Problems .........................................................................................................................5-13

Network Problems .......... ......................................................................................................5-13

DOS Problems ...................................................................................................................... 5-14

BR-Script 3 Problems ......................................... ... ...............................................................5-14

What to Do When an Error Message Appears ........................................................................... 5-15

Error Messages .................................................................................................................... 5-15

Maintenance Messages ..... .... ... ... ... ... ................................................................................... 5-16

Call Service Messages ......................................................................................................... 5-16

Clearing Paper Jams ...................... ............................................................................................5-17

Paper Jams in the Paper Tray ..............................................................................................5-19

..................................................................................................... 5-4

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Paper Jams Around the Fuser Unit ......................................................................................5-22

Paper Jams Around the Toner Cartridge ..............................................................................5-25

Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit ............................................................................................. 5-27

Paper Jams in the Offset Catch Tray ...................................................................................5-29

Transporting the Printer .............................................................................................................. 5-32

Routine Maintenance and Consumable Items Replacement .............................................................. 6-1

Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) ....................................................................................6-1

Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions ................................................................................... 6-1

Handling Precautions ......................................................................................................... 6-1

Replacing the Toner Cartridge ...............................................................................................6-2

Replacing the Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000) .................................................... 6-5

Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge Handling Precautions ................................................... 6-5

Handling Precautions ......................................................................................................... 6-5

Replacing the Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge ...............................................................6-5

Replacing the Feed Roller ..........................................................................................................6-10

Feed Roller Handling Precautions ............... ... .... ... ............................................. ... ...............6-10

Replacing the Feed Roller .................................................................................................... 6-11

Cleaning the Printer ........... ... ............................................. ............................................. ............6-15

Cleaning Precautions ...........................................................................................................6-15

Cleaning the Outside of the Printer ......................................................................................6-15

Cleaning the Interior .............................................................................................................6-16

Cleaning the Feeder Roller ...................................................................................................6-17

If the Printer Will Not Be Used for a Long Time ....................................................................6-18

Appendixes ............................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ............................................. .................................................A-1

Introduction to the Optional and Consuma ble Item s ...................................... .... ..........................A-1

Options ...................................................................................................................................A-1

CompactFlash Memory ..................................... ... ..............................................................A-1

DIMM Memory ....................................................................................................................A-1

Optional Lower Tray Unit (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) (LT-8000) ............................................A-1

Duplex Unit (DX-8000) .......................................................................................................A-2

Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) ..............................................................................................A-2

Consumable Items ..................................................................................................................A-3

Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) .................................................................................................A-3

Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000) .................................................................A-3

CompactFlash Card ......................................................................................................................A-4

Installing the CompactFlash Card ..........................................................................................A-4

DIMM Memory ..............................................................................................................................A-6

Installing the DIMM Memory ...................................................................................................A-6

Optional Lower Tray Unit (LT-8000) .. ... ... .... .................................................................................A-8

Installing the Lower Tray Unit .................................................................................................A-9

Uninstalling the Lower Tray Unit ...........................................................................................A-12

Duplex Unit (DX-8000) ......... ... .... ... ............................................. ...............................................A-16

Installing the Duplex Unit ......................................................................................................A-16

Uninstalling the Duplex Unit .................................................................................................A-17

Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) ......................................................................................................A-20

Installing the Offset Catch Tray ............................................................................................A-20

Uninstalling the Offset Catch Tray ................................... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ........................A-22

Getting Product Support Information ..........................................................................................A-24

Printer Specifications ..................................................................................................................A-25

Printing .................................................................................................................................A-25

Functions ........................ ................................................................. .....................................A-25

Options .................................................................................................................................A-26

Electrical and Mechanical ...................... ... ............................................................................A-26

Paper Specifications ...................................................................................................................A-27

Recommended Paper ......................................................................................................A-28

Special paper ...................................................................................................................A-29

Printable Area ............. .... ... ... ... .............................................. .....................................................A-30

Life Span of Consumable Items .................................................................................................A-31

Fonts ............................... ...................... .................... ...................... ....................... .....................A-32

66 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped Fonts ...................................................................................A-32

HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes ..........................................A -32

66 Scalable Fonts .............. ... ... .... ... ............................................. ...............................................A-33

BR-Script 3 Mode .............................................................................................................A-33

Symbol and Character Sets ............................... ... .... ... ... ... .........................................................A-34

OCR Symbol Sets ................................................................................................................A-34

HP LaserJet Mode ................................................................................................................A-35

EPSON Mode .......................................................................................................................A-43

IBM Mode .............................................................................................................................A-45

HP-GL Mode .........................................................................................................................A-46

Symbol sets supported by the printer’s intellifont compatible typefaces ..........................A-48

Symbol sets supported by the printer’s TrueType

typefaces ......................................................................................................................A-49

Quick Reference for Commands ................................................................................................A-50

Bar Code Control ..................................................................................................................A-50

Print bar codes or expanded characters ..........................................................................A-50

Index ......................................................................................................................................................... I-1

and Type 1 Font Compatible, and original

Trademarks

Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.

Apple, Macintosh and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL 5e, PCL 6 and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. Adobe, Adobe logo, Acrobat and PostScript are a registered tradem ark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. This printer contains UFST and Micro Type from Agfa Division.

NERGY STAR

All other brand and product names mentioned in this user's guide are reg is tered tradem arks or trademarks of respective compa nies.

is a U.S. registered mark.

Compilation and Publication

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

The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

Shipment of the Printer

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

For US and Canada

Brother Numbers

IMPORTANT: For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bought the printer. Calls must be made from within that country.

By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:

■ may serve as a confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;

■ may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,

■ will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.

Please complete the Brother Warranty Registration or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at

http://www.brother.com/registration/

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Printer needs. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the ‘Solutions’ section to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.

http://solutions.brother.com

You can check here for the Brother driver updates.

Customer Service

In USA: 1-800-276-7746 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER

If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:

In USA: Printer Customer Support

Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618

In Canada: Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.

- Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hotel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6

Service center locator (USA only)

For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

Service center locations (Canada only)

For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER

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Brother fax back system (USA only)

Brother has installed an easy to use fax back system so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine.

Call the number below and follow the recorded instructions to r eceive a fax about how to use the system and an index of fax back subjects.

In USA:

1-800-521-2846

Internet Addresses

Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and

Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com (In USA only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com

Regulations

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

Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation

100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700

declares, that the products

Product Name: Brother Laser Printer HL-8050N Model Number: HL-8050N Product Options: ALL

complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B d igital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential install ation. This equipme nt generates, uses, an d can radiate radio freq uency energy and, if not installed and used in ac cordance with th e instructi ons, may cause h armful interfere nce to radio communications. However, there is no gu arantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful inte rfer ence to ra dio or television rec eption, 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:

■ Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

■ Increase the distance between the eq uip m en t an d the re ce ive r.

■ Connect the equipment to an AC power outlet/socket on a circuit different from that which the r eceiver is

already connected.

■ Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and pop ularization of energy-efficient office equipment.

As an E guidelines for energy efficiency.

NERGY STAR

Partner, Brother Industri es, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY STAR®

Laser Notices

Laser Safety (100 - 127 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 th e Radiation Control for Health and Safe ty Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazard ou s las er rad iat ion .

Since radiation emitted inside the printer is complet ely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

FDA Regulations (100 - 127 V Model Only)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The lab el shown on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be at tached to laser products marketed in the United States.

MANUFACTURED:

BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J.

Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or t he performance of procedures other th an those specified in this manual

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Internal laser radiation

Max. Radiation Power 5 mW Wave Length 770 nm-800 nm Laser Class Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10)

Safety Information

IMPORTANT - For Your Safety

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet/socket which is properly grounded/earthed through the normal standard wiring.

Extension cords should not be used with the equipment. If it is essential that an extension cord has to be used, it must be a three-pin plug type and correctly wired to pro vide proper grounding/earthing. Incorre ctly wired extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage.

The fact that the equipment operates sati sfactorily does not impl y that the power is groun ded/earthed an d that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any d oubt about th e effective groundin g/earthing of the power, call a qualified electrician.

Disconnect device

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

Caution for batteries

Do not replace the battery. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, recharge or dispose of in a fire. Used batteries should be disposed of according to local regulations.

LAN Connection

Caution: Connect this production to a LAN connection which is not subjected to over-voltages.

For Europe and Other Countries

Brother Numbers

IMPORTANT: For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bought the printer. Calls must be made from within that country.

By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:

■ may serve as a confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;

■ may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,

■ will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.

Please complete the Brother Warranty Registration or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at

http://www.brother.com/registration/

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

http://solutions.brother.com

You can check here for the Brother driver updates.

Customer Service

In Europe: Visit www.brother.com

Service center locations (Europe)

For service center in Europe, contact your local Brother office. Address and telephone contact information or European offices can be found at www.brother.com

for contact information on your local Brother office.

and selecting your country from the pull down list.

Internet Addresses

Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and

Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com (In USA only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com

Regulations

International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement

The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popula rization of energy-efficient office equipment.

As an E guidelines for energy efficiency.

NERGY STAR

Partner, Brother Industri es, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E NERGY STAR®

Laser Notices

Laser Safety (100 - 127 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 t he Radiation Control for Health and Sa fety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce haza rd ou s las er rad i at ion .

Since radiation emitted inside the printer is complet ely confined within protective housings a nd external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation.

FDA Regulations (100 - 127 V Model Only)

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The label shown 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 INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Na goya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapte r J.

Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other th an those specified in this manual

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

IEC 60825 Specification (220 - 240 V Model Only)

This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. Th e label shown below is attached in countries where required.

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

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Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or t he performance of procedures other th an 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 Bruksanvisn ing specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.

Internal laser radiation

Max. Radiation Power 5 mW Wave Length 770 nm-800 nm Laser Class Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10)

Safety Information

IMPORTANT - For Your Safety

To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet/socket which is properly grounded/earthed through the normal standard wiring.

Extension cords should not be used with the equipment. If it is essential that an extension cord has to be used, it must be a three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide pr oper grounding/earthing. Incorrectly wir ed extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage.

The fact that the equipment operates satisf actorily does not imply th at the power is grounded /earthed and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in an y doubt about the effective grou nding/earthing of t he power, call a qualified electrician.

Disconnect device

This printer must be installed near an AC power outle t/socket that is easily accessible. In case of emergencie s, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet/socket to shut off the power completely.

Caution for batteries

Opmerking / Oplaadbare Batterij Recycle Informatie (For Netherlands Only)

Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als Klein Chemisch Afval.

Geräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission (For Germany Only)

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

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Radio Interference (220 - 240 V Model Only)

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

IT power system (For Norway Only)

This product is also designed for IT power system with Phase to phase volta ge 230V.

LAN Connection

Caution: Connect this production to a LAN connection which is not subjected to over -voltages.

Wiring Information (For U.K. only)

Important

If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is 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 removed.

WARNING - THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED.

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

Green and yellow: Earth Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

If in any doubt, contact a qualified electrician.

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“EC” Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive

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

Herewith declare that: Product description : Laser Printer

Product Name : HL-8050N is in conformity with provisions of the R & TTE Directive (1999/5/EEC 2002) and we declare compliance with the

following standards:

R&TTE: EN300330-2 V1.1.1

EN301489-3 V1.3.1 CE0682

Safety: EN60950:2000

EMC: EN55022:1998 A1:2000 Class B

EN55024:1998 EN61000-3-2:1995 + A14:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995

Year in which CE marking was First affixed: 2003 Issued by : Brother Industries, Ltd.

Date : 7 July, 2003 Place : Nagoya, Japan Signature :

Takashi Maeda

Manager Quality Management Group Quality Management Dept. Information & Document Company

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the HL-8050N. This guide contai ns important information about th e printer operation and precautions to be followed. To help you use it efficiently, please read this guide before using your new printer.

Furthermore, after you read the guide, store it in a safe place. It will be useful in case you forget how to perform operations or if a problem occurs with the printer.

This guide is written for users who are familiar with the personal computers, operating systems, and software compatible with this printer. For operational procedures and information regarding these items, refer to the documentation provided with the various hardware and software that you are using.

Brother Industries Ltd.

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How to Use This Guide

Conventions

The following conventions and symbols are used in this User’s Guide:

Conventions and Symbols used in this User’s Guide

Example Meaning

Alerts you to an important operating procedure that should be performed with care. Make sure that you read these items.

Notes provide you with useful information.

See Control Panel Overview on page 4-1.

Key Indicates a key on the keyboard of your computer.

bold Indicates a window, dialog box, or tab element or button displayed on the computer

LCD display font Indicates a message displayed on the printer's contr ol pa n el.

Press the Set or + button once.

A cross reference to another section in this User’s Guide. If you are reading the Adobe Acrobat PDF file on screen, you can click on the italicized text to jump to the other location.

Indicates that the item referred to is in another guide (such as the Quick Setup Guide).

Example: Press the Enter key

screen. Also indicates a menu or value displayed on the printer’s control panel. Example: Click OK in the Properties dialog box.

Set Enabled on the control panel.

This may also emphasize a part name or important information to be entered. Example: READY appears.

ENTER "0.0.0.0"

Indicates a control panel button. Example: Press the

Press the Set button.

+ button.

+ Indicates that you need to press 2 keys or control panel buttons at the same time.

Example: Press the + + - buttons.

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Special Features of This Printer

This printer has the following special features:

■ With its up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution, it can print high quality documents and images.

■ Attains high-speed printing of up to 34/35 pages per minute (ppm) when printing the same

A4/Letter-sized document.

■ You can load envelopes, labels, transparencies and paper of various sizes, from A6 to Legal, in all

the paper trays including the two optional lower tray units. Paper tray 1 holds up to 150 sheets and paper tray 2 holds up to 550 sheets.

■ Two optional lower tray units (two LT-8000) are available (A4/Letter - 550 sheets each). By adding

both optional lower tray units, you can expand the total paper tray input capacity to up to 1,800 sheets.

■ By adding the optional duplex unit (DX-8000), you can have automatic 2 sided printing.

■ By adding the optional offset catch tray (CT-8000) you can print up to 500 sheets offset., which

expands the total output capacity to up to 1,000 sheets.

The following illustration shows the printer with the optional offset catch tray (CT-8000) and the two optional lower tray units (two LT-8000) installed.

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Safety Precautions

To ensure the safe operation of your printer, make sure that you read this section thoroughly before use. This section describes the conventions used in the guide.

WARNING CAUTION

Indicates warning that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. Indicates caution that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent

damage to the printer.

This symbol alerts you to procedures that require close attention. Make sure that you read and follow the instructions carefully.

This symbol alerts you to prohibited procedures. Make sure that you read the instructions carefully.

This symbol alerts you to procedures that need to be performed. Make sure that you perform the procedure after reading the instructions carefully.

Installing and Relocating your Printer

High

temperature

Prohibited

Hint

Flammable

No naked/

open flame

Remove the

plug

Electrical

shock

Do not

dismantle

Ground/Earth

Finger injure

Do not

touch

CAUTION

Do not place the printer in a hot, humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated environmen t. Prolonged exposure to such adverse conditions can cause fire or electric shocks.

Do not place the printer near heaters or volatile, flammable, or combustible materials, such as curtains.

Place the printer on a level, sturdy surface that can withstand the printer's weight. Failure to do so could cause the printer to fall, resulting in injuries.

To prevent injuries, use two people when you lift this printer.

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To lift the printer, face the front of the printer and grip the recessed areas at the bottom left and right with both hands. Never try to lift the printer by gripping any other areas. Lifting the printer by gripping other areas can cause the printer to fall, resulting in injuries.

When lifting the printer, get a firm footing and bend your knees to avoid possible injuries to your back.

Do not move the printer by lifting it by the front and back edges (positions shown in the following illustration) when the paper tray is extended (loaded with Legal 14 paper). The printer may fall and result in injuries or the paper tray may be damaged.

The printer has ventilation grilles on the side and at the back of the machine. Ensure that the printer is installed no less than 300 mm (11.7 in.) from the wall on the right, 200 mm (7.8 in.) from the wall on the left, and 255 mm (9.9 in.) from the wall at the back. A poorly ventilated printer can cause excessive internal heat to build up and result in fire. The illustration below shows the minimum clearances required for normal operation, consumables replacement, and maintenance ensuring that your printer operates at peak performance.

200 mm

402 mm

255 mm

300 mm

When moving the printer, be sure to unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket. Moving the printer with the power cord connected can damage the power cord, which could result in a fire or an electric shock.

When moving the printer, do not tilt it more than the angles shown in the illustration below. If tilted excessively, the printer may fall, resulting in injuries.

10°

Operating Environment

■ Use the printer in a place that meets the following requirements:

Ambient temperature range of 10 to 32 °C (50.0 to 89.6 °F), relative humidity of 15 to 85% (no condensation)

When using the printer at an ambient temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F), the relative humidity should not exceed 65%. When the relative humidity reaches 85%, the ambient temperature should not exceed 28 °C (82.4 °F).

■Do not place the printer in a room where there are sudden fluctuations in temperature and

do not move the printer from a cold place to a warm humid place. If you do, condensation may occur inside the printer and deteriorate print quality.

■Do not place the printer in direct sunlight, as this may damage the printer.

■When moving the printer, remove the toner cartridge.

■Do not place the printer directly next to an air conditioner or heater, as this affects the

temperature inside the printer and can cause damage.

■Do not use the printer when it is tilted at an angle of more than 5 degrees, as this may

result in damage.

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Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections

WARNING

Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power:100-127 V AC ± 10% (90 V-140 V) or 220-240 V AC ± 10% (198 V-264 V) Frequency:50 ± 3Hz/60 ± 3Hz

Ensure that the AC power cord connector and AC power outlet/socket are free of dust. In a damp environment, a contaminated connector can, over time, draw non-negligible amounts of current that can generate heat and eventually cause fire.

Do not attempt to modify, pull, bend, chafe, or otherwise damage the AC power cord. Do not place objects on the AC power cord. A damaged AC power cord can cause fire or electric shock.

Never touch the AC power cord with wet hands. This constitutes an electric shock hazard.

In the following situations, stop using the printer immediately, turn it off, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet/socket. After that, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service immediately. Continued use of the printer in such situations could result in fire:

■There is smoke emanating from the printer or the outside of the printer is excessively hot.

■Unusual noises are coming from the printer.

■There is water inside the printer.

To prevent fire or electric shocks, connect the AC power cord to a grounded/earthed AC power outlet/socket. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding/earthing of the power, call a qualified electrician.

If the power cord is broken or insulated wires are exposed, stop using the printer immediately, turn it off, and disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet/socket. After that, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Using a damaged cord can cause fire or an electric shock.

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CAUTION

Do not plug or unplug the printer when it is on. Unplugging a live con nector can deform the plug and cause fire.

When unplugging the printer, grasp the plug instead of the power cord. Forcibly pulling the AC power cord can damage it and cause a fire or an electric shock.

Be sure to turn off and unplug the printer before accessing the interior of the printer for cleaning, maintenance, or troubleshooting. Accessing the interior of a live printer can result in electric shock.

Do not use conductive paper, e.g. carbonic paper and coated paper. When paper jam occurs, they can cause a short circuit and fire.

Once a month, turn off the printer and check the AC power cord for the following.

■The AC power cord is plugged firmly into the AC power outlet.

■The plug is not excessively heated, rusted, or bent.

■The plug and outlet are dust free.

■The cord is not cracked or frayed.

■If you notice any unusual conditions, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service for

assistance.

When the printer is not used over an extended period of time, it is advisable to unplug the printer.

Switch off the printer before connecting the interface cable or options. Connecting the interface cable or options to a live printer can cause electric shocks.

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Radio Interference

This printer may interfere with radio or television reception, causing flickering or distortion. This can be determined by turning the printer off and on. To correct interference, perform one or a combinatio n of the following procedures:

■ Move the printer away from a TV and/or radio.

■ Reposition the printer, TV and/or radio.

■ If the printer, TV and/or radio are plugged to the same AC power outlet/socket, unplug them, then

plug them into different AC power outlets/sockets.

■ Reposition the TV and/or radio antennas and cables until the interference stops. For external

antennas, call your local electrician.

■ Use coaxial cables with radio and television antennas.

Operating Precautions

WARNING

Do not place any liquid containers such as vases or coffee cups on the printer. Liquids spilt on the printer can cause a fire or electric shock.

Do not place any metal parts such as staples or clips on the printer. If metal or flammable materials get into the printer, they can short circuit internal co mponents and cause a fire or electric shocks.

If debris (metal or liquid) gets into the printer, turn off and unp lug the printer. After that, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service immediately. Operating a debris-contaminated printer can cause a fire or electric shocks.

Never open or remove printer covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed to do so in the this guide. High-voltage components can cause electric shocks.

Do not try to alter the printer's structure or modify any parts. Unauthorized modifications can cause fire.

This printer complies with the IEC60825 (Class 1) international laser standard. This means that the printer does not present any risk of injury to individuals from laser radiation. Various covers confine the laser radiation to the inside of the printer; hence, users cannot incur injury from the laser under normal operating conditions. Removing covers, unless instructed to do so in this guide, can cause injury from laser radiation.

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CAUTION

Never touch an area indicated by a high-temperature warning label (on or near the fuser unit). Touching these areas may result in burns.

If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the fuser or rollers, do not use excessive force to remove it so as to avoid injuries or burns. Turn off the printer immediately and call your dealer or Brother Customer Service.

Do not place any heavy objects on the printer. An off-balance printer can fall over or the heavy object can fall, resulting in injuries.

Do not use highly flammable sprays or solvents in or around the printer, as this can result in fire.

When removing paper jams, make sure that no pieces of paper are left inside the printer, as this can cause fire.

If the paper is wrapped around the fuser or roller, or you cannot see the jam that you are trying to clear, do not attempt to remove the paper by yourself, as this may result in injuries or burns. Turn off the printer immediately and call your dealer or Brother Customer Service .

Do not place magnetic objects near the safety switch of the printer. Magnets can activate the printer accidentally, resulting in injuries.

Other Difficulties

Refer to this guide for procedures on clearing paper jams and how to resolve any other problems that may occur.

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Notes on Handling Consumables

Never put a toner cartridge into a naked/open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries.

Never put a transfer roll cartridge into a naked/open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries.

Never heat the drum or scratch its surface. A heated or scratched drum can be hazardous to your health.

Do not use a vacuum cleaner for cleaning any spilled toner. Use a cloth soaked with soapy water to wipe it out. The vacuumed toner may cause a fire in the cleaner due to its electrical sparks.

WARNING

CAUTION

■ Do not open consumables until you are ready to use them. Do not sto re consumables in the following

conditions:

■ Hot or humid areas

■ Near a naked/open flame

■ Exposed to direct sunlight

■ Dusty areas

■ Before using consumables, read the instructions and precautions provided with the

consumables.

■ Administer emergency first aid as follows:

■

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for a minimum of 15 minutes, and seek medical advice.

■

Skin contact: Wash material off skin with plenty of soap and wat er.

■

Inhalation: remove person to fresh air, and seek medical attention. Ingestion: If toner is swallowed, get immediate medical attention or advice.

■

■ When you remove the transfer roll cartridge from the printer because the waste toner collection box

is full, do not attempt to empty the waste toner box and reuse the cartridge, as to ner may spill inside the printer and cause damage. Loose toner can spill inside the printer and deteriorate print quality.

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Basic Printer Operation

Printer Part Names and Functions

The names and functions of the various parts of the printer are as follows:

Front View

No. Name Description

1 Center output tray Print jobs are output with the printed side facing down. 2 Control panel Use the buttons and display to control the printer. 3 Ventilation grille Releases heat to prevent the interior of the printer from overheating. 4 Paper meter Use the meter as a guide to refill the paper tray. 5 Paper tray 1

(A4/Letter - 150 sheets)

6 Paper tray 2

(A4/Letter - 550 sheets) 7 Power switch The printer's power switch. Press I to turn on the printer and O to turn it off. 8 Paper stopper Raise this when printing on paper larger than A4 or Letter size.

Load paper here.

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Back View

15 14

13 12

910

No. Name Description

9 Ventilation grille Releases heat to prevent the interior of the printer from heating up.

10 Duplex unit connector Connect the optional duplex unit here. 11 AC power connector Connect the power cord here. 12 Option slot (for the

CompactFlash card)

13 Ethernet interface

connector

14 USB interface

connector

15 Parallel interface

connector

16 Back lever Lift the lever when you open the back cover. 17 Back cover Open the back cover when replacing the fuser unit and removing jammed pa per. 18 Face-up output tray Use the face-up output tray wh en you want to print out to it.

Install the CompactFlash card here.

To use the printer through a network, connect the Ethernet cable here.

To use the printer locally, connect the USB cable here.

To use the printer locally, connect the parallel cable here.

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Inside View

No. Name Description

19 Paper stopper Raise this when printing on paper larger than A4/Letter size. 20 Toner cartridge Contains the toner and the photosensitive dr um. 21 Top cover Open this when replacing the toner cartridge and removing jammed paper. 22 Transfer roll cartridge Transfers the image created on the drum surf ace to the paper, collects used

toner.

23 Fuser unit Uses heat to fuse the toner to the paper.

WARNING

The fuser unit gets very hot during printing. Do no t tou ch it. To uc hin g th e fuser unit can cause burns.

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