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  • Brother International 8050N | Users Manual - English - Page 1
    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
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    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 XXVI 1 Basic Printer Operation ...1-1 Printer Part Names and
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    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
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    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
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    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 6 Routine Maintenance and Consumable Items Replacement 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700 6-1 Toner
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    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 TrueTypeTM and Type 1 Font Compatible, and original typefaces A-49 Quick Reference for Commands A-50 Bar
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    materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication. ©2003 Brother Industries Ltd. Shipment of the Printer If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that
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    for all your printer needs. You can download the latest drivers, software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips 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
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    , NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-8050N HL-8050N ALL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
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    . 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
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    indicated on the rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source. If you are not sure, contact 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
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    for all your printer needs. You can download the latest drivers, software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips 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 Europe: Visit
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    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
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    manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER laser radiation Max. Radiation Power Wave Length Laser Class 5 mW 770 nm-800 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10 . Disconnect device This printer must be installed near
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    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
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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 Product Name : Laser Printer : HL-8050N is in conformity with provisions of the R & TTE Directive (
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    Thank you for purchasing the HL-8050N. This guide contains important information about the 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
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    as the Quick Setup Guide). Key Indicates a key on the keyboard of your computer. Example: Press the Enter key bold Indicates a window, dialog box, or tab element or button displayed on the computer screen. Also indicates a menu or value displayed on the printer's control panel. Example: Click
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    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 illustration shows the printer with the optional offset catch tray (CT-8000) and the two optional lower tray
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    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. High temperature Flammable Electrical shock Finger injure This
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    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
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    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
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    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 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
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    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 or Brother Customer Service for assistance. When the printer is not used over an extended
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    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
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    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
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    consumables, read the instructions and precautions provided 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 toner may spill inside the printer and cause damage. Loose toner can spill inside the printer
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    1 Basic Printer Operation Printer Part Names and Functions The names and functions of the various parts of the printer are as follows: Front 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
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    18 9 9 10 11 No. Name 9 Ventilation grille 10 Duplex unit connector 11 AC printer locally, connect the USB cable here. To use the printer locally, connect the parallel cable here. Lift the lever when you open the back cover. Open the back cover when replacing the fuser unit and removing jammed
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    the toner cartridge and removing jammed paper. Transfers the image created on the drum surface to the paper, collects used toner. Uses heat to fuse the toner to the paper. WARNING The fuser unit gets very hot during printing. Do not touch it. Touching the fuser unit can cause burns. BASIC PRINTER
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    below. The specifications that apply to your printer depend on its configuration. Connect the power plug only to a properly rated power outlet. Otherwise, it can cause fire or electric shocks. If in doubt, contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. ■ Rated voltage: 100 V Rated frequency: 50/60
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    . Once the power is switched off, information such as print data saved in the printer will be deleted. 1 Press the power switch to the I position to turn the power on. Turn the Printer Off 1 Make sure that the printer is not processing any data. 2 Press the power switch to the O position to turn
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    1 - 6 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION
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    Unsuitable Paper Types Using paper that is unsuitable for printing can cause paper jams and deteriorate print quality. We recommend that you use the types of paper listed below to get the best results from your printer. Suitable Paper Types Suitable Basis Weight Make sure the paper you use complies
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    printer driver and this guide are as follows: Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 150 sheets) Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) 2 Optional paper trays (A4/Letter - 550 sheets per tray) (up to two LT-8000) Optional Duplex Unit : (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5 User-defined size:
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    216 g/m2 (43 to 57 lb) Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 / Tray 4 DX CT Select the Media type from the printer driver L L L L L Plain paper L L L L L Thick paper L L L L L Thicker paper Transparencies Labels Envelopes L L L L L L - - L - Transparency Plain paper Thick paper L L L L Thick paper
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    3R96178 (Europe) G21 Envelopes Com#10 (104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.1 x 9.4 in.)) C5 (162 x 229 mm (6.3 x 8.9 in.)) DL (110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.6 in.)) Monarch (98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.8 x 7.4 in.)) * Use only transparencies and labels that are designed for use in laser printers and for black and white printing
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    (0.24 in) 3 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4 6.01 mm (0.24 in) B6 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 6.01 mm (0.24 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 6.01 mm (0.24 in) COM-10 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 6.35 mm (0.25 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 6.35 mm (0.25 in) Monarch 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 6.35 mm (0.25 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in
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    (0.17 in) 2 5.0 mm (0.19 in) 3 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 4 5.0 mm (0.19 in) B6 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 5.0 mm (0.19 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 5.0 mm (0.19 in) COM-10 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) Monarch 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in) 4.2 mm (0.17 in) 5.08 mm (0.2 in
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    using the following paper types as they can cause paper jams or damage the printer. ■ Transparencies other than those recommended. ■ Inkjet paper ■ Paper that is too thick or too thin ■ Paper with a face preprinted with another printer or copier, or paper preprinted with ink ■ Folded, creased
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    Storing Paper Failure to properly store paper can cause paper jams, deteriorate print quality, or damage the printer. Store paper under the following conditions: ■ Between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 to 86 °F) ■ Between 30% and 65% relative humidity ■ In a dry place ■ After opening the package, wrap unused
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    Loading Paper and Printing See the appropriate section below to load or change paper. For more information about suitable paper types, see Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Load A4/Letter Paper in the Paper Tray Follow the steps below to load A4 or Letter paper into any of paper trays
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    the paper width correctly. If the right width guide is not in place, the paper will not be properly fed and may cause a paper jam. ■ We do not recommend the use of pre-printed papers. Using pre-printed paper may cause the toner to smudge. 7 Replace the lid of the paper tray. The
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    on A4/Letter Paper from the Paper Tray 1 Start printing from your program after loading A4 or letter paper in the printer. Select the Paper Size, Media Type and so on. Select Tray1. Select Tray1. Select the Paper Size. USABLE PAPER TYPES AND PRINTING METHOD 2 - 11
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    Load Paper Larger than A4/Letter Size in the Paper Tray Follow the steps below to load paper larger than A4 or Letter size into any of the paper trays. (Paper tray 1 is shown in the illustrations.) 1 Place the paper tray on a flat surface. 2 Remove the lid of the tray. 3 Slide the right and left
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    part to the front until the centerpiece touches the marker for the paper size you are using. The right and left lock tabs in the paper tray move inwards and lock automatically. 5 Squeeze the length guide and slide it to fit the paper size. 6 Squeeze the right width guide and slide
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    8 Replace the lid of the paper tray. The lid of the tray must be firmly seated. If not, the paper might be misaligned. 9 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. 2 - 14 USABLE PAPER TYPES AND PRINTING METHOD
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    writing on them) ■ that were previously printed by a laser printer ■ that are pre-printed on the inside ■ that windows, holes, cutouts or perforations. IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR PRINTER. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE
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    envelope flaps before feeding and load as illustrated below. You can use Com-10, Monarch, C5 and DL envelopes. ■ Do not use envelopes with tape depending on the condition of the adhesive. We recommend using envelopes designed for laser printers. ■ Do not use paper larger than 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) wide
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    2 Remove the lid of the tray. 3 If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. 4 Squeeze the length guide and slide it to fit the envelopes. 5 Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to fit the envelopes. USABLE PAPER TYPES AND PRINTING METHOD 2 - 17
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    . ■ Do not load envelopes exceeding the maximum capacity allowed. ■ Align the right width guide with the envelope width correctly. If the right width guide is not in place, the envelope will not be properly fed and may cause a paper jam. ■ The flap must be placed face down with the flap on the right
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    from the Paper Tray 1 Start printing from your program after loading the envelopes in the printer. Select the envelope size, Orientation, and so on. Select Media Type. Select Tray1. Select Tray1. Select Media Type. Select the envelope size. 2 Follow the steps below to
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    holes in it, such as organizer sheets, you must 'fan' the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. ■ Do not use paper with perforations (holes) at the edges. ■ page 4-13. Use transparencies that are designed for use in laser printers and for black and white printing only. ■ Transparencies for full-color
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    on a flat surface. 2 Remove the lid of the tray. 3 If the base plate of the paper tray is raised, push it down. 4 Squeeze the length guide and slide it to fit the paper size. USABLE PAPER TYPES AND PRINTING METHOD 2 - 21
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    5 Squeeze the right width guide and slide it to fit the paper size. 6 Fan the paper well in small amounts. 7 Load the paper with the side to be printed on facing up and with all 4 corners aligned. ■ Transparencies for color printing may cause jams or fuser malfunctions. Do not use them. ■ Do not
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    command. ■ Use only transparencies that are designed for use with laser printers and for black and white printing. ■ Use only the recommended in the face down output tray, static electricity can build up and cause jams. Transparencies can be fed from trays 1, 2, 3 and 4. When feeding transparencies
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    1 Start printing from your program after loading the transparencies in the printer. Select a paper tray. Select the Paper Size, Transparencies, and so on. Select a paper tray. Select the Transparencies. Select the Paper Size. 2 - 24 USABLE PAPER TYPES
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    Printing to the Face-up Output Tray 1 Push the back lever up. 2 Put the paper in paper tray. When you have completed printing to the face-up output tray, push the back lever down. USABLE PAPER TYPES AND PRINTING METHOD 2 - 25
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    of the printer, you must reconfigure the printer driver when you install the following options: 1. Lower tray units (up to two LT-8000) 2. Memory expansion 3. Duplex unit (DX-8000) 4. Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) 4 3 2 1 For details about how to install options, see the instructions provided with
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    The following DIMM size can be installed: 16MB TECHWORKS 12456-0001 32MB TECHWORKS 12457-0001 64 MB TECHWORKS 12458-0001 128 MB TECHWORKS 12459-0001 256 MB TECHWORKS 12530-0001 16MB 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology Buffalo Technology Buffalo
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    ® Follow the steps below. The following example is for Windows® XP. 1 On the Start menu, click Printers and Faxes. The Printers window opens. 2 Click the appropriate printer and on the File menu, click Properties. The Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Accessories tab. Select the options
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    Duplex Printing To use duplex printing, you need to install the optional Duplex unit onto your printer. You can perform automatic duplex printing with the printer when using the optional duplex unit (DX-8000). For details about the types of paper suitable for duplex printing, see Suitable and
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    connected to the network. Installing the Printer Driver To install the Windows® printer driver, see the Quick Setup Guide. Upgrading the Printer Driver Printer driver upgrades are available on the Brother Solutions Center. To use the software, download it. Any connection charges incurred while
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    will vary depending on your Operating System. Basic tab If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Basic tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-8050N series Properties screen. 2 1 3 Change the settings for Paper Size, Multiple Page
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    Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Advanced tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-8050N series , Toner Save Mode and Print Setting. ■ You can change the Resolution in the printer driver as follows: 1200 dpi 600 dpi 300 dpi ■ Toner Save
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    the Auto button. ■ Manual You can change the settings manually by selecting the manual button and clicking the setting button. For Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP users only: ■ Use Printer Halftone You can print, using the printer setting by selecting the User printer Halftone button. ■ Use
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    4.0, Windows® 2000/XP users only) Job Spooling The printer saves data that you want reprinted. You can reprint a document without sending the data again from your PC (except for Secure Printing). ■ Last Job Reprint: Reprint the last job ■ Secure Print: Print the data with a password ■ Public
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    Toner Save Mode ■ Paper Source ■ Media Type Sleep Time When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (timeout), it enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the printer was turned off. The default Watermark settings. Insert Command / File (Windows® 95/98/Me users only) This
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    Brother HL-8050N series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. ■ Printer Default ■ Light ■ Medium ■ Dark ■ Off TrueType Mode (Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000
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    Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Support tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-8050N series Properties screen. ■ You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ■ You can see the printer driver
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    Features in the PS Printer Driver You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com For more information, please see the online Help in the printer driver. ■ The screens in this section are from Windows® XP. ■ The screens on your PC will
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    ... in the General tab of the Brother HL-8050N BR-Script3 Properties screen. You can change the Layout setting by selecting the setting in the Orientation, Print on Both Sides, Page Order and Page Per Sheet. Paper/Quality tab Select the paper source and media type. PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 3 - 10
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    Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Brother HL-8050N BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by clicking Advanced... button in the Layout tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 1 2 1 Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. 2
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    on the following operating systems: Windows NT® 4.0 Server Web BRAdmin and Internet Information Services 5.X is supported on the following operating systems: Windows® 2000 Professional Windows® 2000 Server Windows® 2000 Advanced Server Windows® XP Professional PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 3 - 12
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    . Installing the Printer Driver To install the Macintosh printer driver, see the Quick Setup Guide. Upgrading the Printer Driver Printer driver upgrades are available on the Brother Solutions Center. To use the software, download it. Any connection charges incurred while downloading the software
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    Features in the PS Printer Driver (For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 / Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2 or greater) You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ■ The screens in this section are from Laser Writer 8 of Mac OS® 9.0. ■ The screens on your
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    can set the resolution (dpi) according to your printer requirement. When you want to Reprint. select ON. The password will be displayed as numbers and must be set from the printer. Web Browser Management for Network Users The HL-8050N supports Embedded Web Server (EWS) technology. This means that
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    has been set at the factory to ON. The printer can choose from the following combinations: EPSON (default) HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 HP-GL EPSON FX- mode manually by using either the printer control panel buttons or the emulation selection commands from your software. PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE
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    seconds to work. If you want to speed up printing, select the required interface manually by using the control panel to access SELECT in the INTERFACE menu. If you typically interface is selected, the printer will allocate the entire input buffer to that interface. 3 - 17 PRINTER DRIVER AND SOFTWARE
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    default factory settings (resetting all information such as the password and IP address information), please follow these steps: 1 Turn off the printer its default factory settings. For more information on APIPA, see the Network User's Guide or visit http://solutions.brother.com PRINTER DRIVER AND
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    The control panel consists of LED indicators, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and several buttons. This section describes the names and functions of the control panel's parts. 2 1 3 1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 2. LED indicators (Light Emitting Diode indicators) 3. Buttons 4 - 1 CONTROL PANEL
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    the Go button once. For ERROR indications, the control panel only changes when the error is cleared. You can pause printing with the Go button. Pressing the Go button again restarts the print job and clears the pause. During a pause, the printer is off-line. If the printer is in PAUSE mode and you
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    saved secure data in job units. This function is available only Basically, the Secure Print button is enabled only while the printer is in the READY or MENU state. It is disabled for the REPRINT operation, specify the user name, job name, password, and then number of copies. Next, press the Set or
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    from the READY state and select RAMDISK SIZE in the SETUP menu. 2 The default RAM disk is 0MB. Press the + button to increase the reprint RAM the RAM size for Secure Printing, the work area of the printer is decreased and the printer performance will be reduced. Make sure that you reset the RAMDISK
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    makes the number of reprint copies decrease or increase. You can select between 1 and 999 copies. ■ For more information about the settings in the printer driver, see Job Spooling on page 3-5. Reprint the last job three times 1 Turn the REPRINT function ON by using the control panel buttons to go
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    ■ For more information about the settings in the printer driver, see Job Spooling on page 3-5. Printing SECURE data SECURE documents are protected by a password and only those people who know the password will be able to print the document. The printer will not print the document when you send it
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    the user name. Press the + or - button to select the job. Press the Set button to set the job. Type your password. Press the Set button to set the password. The printer will exit this menu after a time-out period. Press the Set, Reprint or Secure Print button. If you press the Go
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    LED indicators are lights that show the printer's status. Alarm LED - Red This LED lights to indicate that the printer has detected some type of problem (operator call, error, service error). LED Status On Off Alarm state (error) Normal state (no error) Ready LED - Green Meaning LED Status Off
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    panel buttons, the display will change. If you take the printer off-line, the display changes to show the emulation you have chosen. If there are any problems, the display shows the appropriate error message, maintenance message or call service message so you will know that you need to take action
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    one number at a time, or you can hold down + or - to scroll faster. The blinking number is the one that you can change. CONTROL PANEL 4 - 10
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    When you want to turn the MANUAL FEED setting ON The default setting is OFF. Turn this setting ON if you want to. READY Press any of the Menu buttons (+, -, Set, Back or Menu) to turn the printer ↓ off-line. -MENUINFORMATION ↓ Press the + or - button to move forward or backward through the
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    Control Panel LCD Menu The control panel LCD names for the paper trays are as follows. Standard paper tray Optional paper tray Optional duplex unit for Duplex printing Offset catch tray TRAY 1 and TRAY 2 TRAY 3 and TRAY 4 DX CT There are eight menus. For more information about the selections
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    MANUAL FEED TRAY1 SIZE TRAY2 SIZE TRAY3 SIZE TRAY4 SIZE DUPLEX OUTPUT JOB OFFSET OFF/ON DETECT SENSOR/B5/B6/A6/ COM-10/DL/MONARCH/C5/ USER DEFINED DETECT SENSOR/B5/B6/A6/ COM-10 in this printer. Shows the current total printed pages. Shows the pages left to print with fuser unit. Description Select
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    numbers and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot achieve, with a resolution of 300 or 600 dpi. Reduce costs by turning this on. Increase or decrease the print density. SETUP LANGUAGE PANEL CONTROL ERROR BUZZER PANEL BUZZER POWER SAVE TIME AUTO CONTINUE TONER LOW Menu ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS
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    Description Turn the lock panel setting on or off. Enter a 3-digit password for unlocking the control panel when it is locked. Select whether you want that you want the printer to use. RESTART? Delete the data in CompactFlash card. Select the user name, job name and password. Select the user name
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    TRANSPARENCIES/THICKER PAPER LETTER/LEGAL/A4/EXECUTIVE/ COM-10/DL/JIS B5/B5/A5/ B6/A6/MONARCH/ pages (1 to 999). This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation. This printer can be adjusted to align (PAUSE) setting on or off. Enter the code for the HP font that you want. Enter
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    code table. ON: CR→CR+LF, OFF: CR→CR Set the left margin at column 0 to 70 columns at 10 cpi. Set the right margin at column 10 to 80 columns at 10 set. Print code table. ON: CR→CR+LF, OFF: CR→CR Select whether you want the printer to auto Line Feed. Select whether you want the printer to auto
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    the Standard Character you want. Enter the code for the Alternative Character you want. Set size and gray percentage for the selected pen. 15, 30, 45, 75, 90 or 100 % (# is the selected pen number) Choose whether or not the printer prints an error if a postscript error occurs. CONTROL PANEL 4 - 18
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    your needs. Automatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address range. Select ON to use the printer on a Netware network. Lets you specify the frame type. Select ON to use the printer on a Macintosh® network. Select ON to use the NETBEUI protocol on your network. Select ON to use the
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    MENU RESET PRINTER Menu FACTORY RESET PARTS LIFE FUSER UNIT Description You printer and restores all printer settings (including command settings) to the factory settings. See List of factory settings on page 4-23. Resets the fuser unit. See Replacing the Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge
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    Set date and time -MENUINFORMATION Press the + or - button until the SETUP mode appears (and to display ↓ each setting shown below). -MENUSETUP Press the Set button, and then press the + or - button until DATE & ↓ TIME appears. SETUP DATE & TIME Press the Set button, and then press the +
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    laser printer. Many software applications support this type of laser printer. Using this mode will allow your printer to operate at its best with those applications. BR-Script 3 Mode BR-Script is an original Brother Incorporated. PostScript Language Reference Manual. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley
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    the factory settings. To reset the printer's network settings, see Network Factory Default Setting on page 3-18. ■ The printer is turned off and on again. PAPER QUALITY SETUP Menu SOURCE PRIORITY MANUAL FEED TRAY1 SIZE TRAY2 SIZE TRAY3 SIZE TRAY4 SIZE DUPLEX OUTPUT JOB OFFSET RESOLUTION HRC TONER
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    BOTTOM MARGIN LINES Factory Setting OFF ON AUTO AUTO(EPSON) OFF 0MB YY/MM/DD hh:mm PLAIN PAPER A4/LETTER 1 PORTRAIT 0 0 5 OFF 59 10.00/12.00 PC8 OFF OFF OFF ON 0 78 0.50 0.50 64 59 10.00/12.00 PC8 OFF OFF 0 80 0.33 0.33 66 CONTROL PANEL 4 - 24
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    MARGIN LINES CHAR SET (STD) CHAR SET (ALT) PEN # SIZE PEN # GRAY ERROR PRINT TCP/IP ENABLE IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK GATEWAY IP BOOT TRIES IP METHOD APIPA NETWARE ENABLE NET FRAME HIGH SPEED BI-DIR Factory Setting 59 10.00/12.00 PC8 OFF OFF OFF 0 80 0.33 0.33 66 ANSI ASCII
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    move forward or backward through the menus. ■ When you move to another menu level. When an error occur. When you set any optional menu setting. When the printer becomes online. When the printer becomes READY status after a warming up condition. When you enter wrong information. You can change the
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    5 Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to correct printer problems. If you are unable to fix the problem Turn the printer off, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet/socket, and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service for assistance. WARNING Do not make any changes or
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    power outlet on the back of a computer. Turn the printer off and connect the power cord correctly. Turn the printer on again. Turn the printer off immediately, disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket, and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 2
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    are not correct. • Make sure that the appropriate printer driver for your operating system is installed. • Make sure that the Printer even though the Ready LED is on or flashing See the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. The network has a problem. (When on a network). Check that the printer
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    of an error, the printer sometimes switches to the "Pause Printing" state. Follow the steps below to release the printer from the "Pause Printing" state. 1. On the Start menu, click Printers and Faxes. 2. Double-click the appropriate printer. 3. In the printer window, click the Printer menu. 4. On
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    the current printer settings. Are you using the appropriate Mac OS®? Print from a computer with an operating system compatible with the printer. This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to Mac OS® X. A print error has occurred. Check the message and rectify the error accordingly. 5 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
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    or Brother Customer Service. Output sheets are completely black The toner cartridge is old or damaged. The power supply is defective. Replace the toner cartridge. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. Contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 6
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    Replace the toner cartridge. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. In the printer driver, deactivate the Toner Save Mode in the Print Quality setting of Advanced tab (Windows®), or the General dialog box (Macintosh®). Contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Replace the
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    that your printer driver settings are correct. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Replace the toner cartridge. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN- confirm that your printer driver settings are correct. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 8
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    properly installed in the printer? Dirt may be on the laser window. Action Make sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. Clean the laser window. Creased paper The toner cartridge, transfer roll cartridge, or fuser unit is old or
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    printer. See Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 2-1. Make sure that the envelopes is selected on paper tab on the printer driver (in Windows®) or Page Setup dialog box (with Macintosh®) Change the printer driver settings on the Print Quality setting of Advanced tab. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 10
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    Roller on page 6-17.) If this does not correct the problem, the feed roller needs to be replaced. Please call your dealer or Brother Customer Service for a replacement. ■ Turn over the paper in the paper tray. ■ Change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thicker setting. ■ Make sure that
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    Go button to print the data that is left in the printer. ■ If the Go button does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution. ■ Change the following settings in the supplied Windows® driver, and then try again. The best combination of the settings below
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    device, remove it. Connect your computer directly to your printer, and then try again. Check that you have chosen the appropriate printer driver and 'Set as default'. Network Problems Symptom Possible Cause The IP address Is the printer set to acquire an IP address changes when through
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    PRINT=OFF and press the Set button and finally press the Go button.] 3. If the printer prints out the error message page which says "ERROR NAME; limitcheck", add more memory. See Installing the DIMM Memory on page A-6. Add optional memory. See Installing the DIMM Memory on page A-6. You need the
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    JAM XXX STACKER FULL SIZE MISMATCH MEDIATYPE ERROR MANUAL FEED SIZE ERROR TX SIZE ERROR DX SIZE ERROR CT LT-8000 FAIL DX-8000 FAIL CT-8000 FAIL DIMM ERROR CARD ERROR Meaning and Action Install the toner cartridge correctly. See Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. Use only a Brother
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    feeding kit. Call your dealer for a replacement paper feeding kit. Call Service Messages Message ERROR ### Meaning and Action Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again. If this does not clear the problem, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 16
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    procedure. JAM E JAM C See Paper Jams Around the Fuser Unit on page 5-22. See Paper Jams in the Offset Catch Tray on page 5-29. JAM B JAM D See Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit on page 5-27. JAM A1 to A4 See Paper Jams in the Paper Tray on page 5-19. See Paper Jams Around the Toner Cartridge on
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    on or near the fuser unit). Touching these areas may result in burns. ■ If smoke comes out of the printer when a paper jam occurs, do not open the printer covers. Turn the printer off, remove the power cord from the AC outlet/socket, and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service for assistance
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    Paper Jams in the Paper Tray 1 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 2 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner
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    with the two optional lower trays and the A5-sized paper (length 148.5 mm (5.8 in.)) of the short edge feed is jammed inside the feeder, use both hands to grip the both ends of the paper to pull it out to the front. 7 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 20
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    Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 9 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 10 Close the top cover securely. 5 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING
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    Paper Jams Around the Fuser Unit 1 Remove any paper from the center output tray. If the duplex unit is installed, open the cover of the duplex unit first. See Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit on page 5-27. 2 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 3 Hold the toner cartridge by
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    the lower gray lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 6 Remove any jammed paper. If paper is torn, check for any remaining torn pieces of paper. ■ The fuser unit is hot. Be careful not to touch it as you can get burnt. ■ Make
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    jam. 8 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 9 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 10 Close the top cover securely. TROUBLESHOOTING
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    Paper Jams Around the Toner Cartridge 1 Remove any paper from the center output tray. 2 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 3 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a
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    5 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 6 Close the top cover securely. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 26
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    Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit 1 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 2 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner
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    5 Close the cover of the duplex unit. 6 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 7 Close the top cover securely. TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 28
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    Jams in the Offset Catch Tray 1 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 2 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. Then place it on a flat surface. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface before putting the toner
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    by lifting up the lower gray lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer. 7 Remove any jammed paper. If paper is torn, check for any remaining torn pieces of paper. ■ The fuser unit is hot. Be careful not to touch it as you can get burnt. ■ Make sure that the
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    returned to the positions they were in before clearing the jam. 9 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Do not touch any parts inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 10 Close the top cover securely. 5 - 31 TROUBLESHOOTING
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    more than 10 degrees in any direction. ■ When the optional 2 lower trays are installed, remove them before transporting the printer. If the Unit on page A-12. Before transporting the printer, follow the procedure below: 1 Press the power switch to the O position to turn the power off. TROUBLESHOOTING
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    and return the paper stopper to its original position, if it is extended (2). 4 Pull out the paper tray from the printer and remove any paper in the tray. Keep the paper wrapped and away from humidity and dirt. 5 Open the top cover. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 5 - 33 TROUBLESHOOTING
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    to remove the toner cartridge. If you move the printer with the toner cartridge installed, the toner may spill in the interior of the printer. ■ Do not shake the toner cartridge after it has been removed from the printer. The toner will spill. ■ After removing the toner cartridge, put it into
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    Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible toner and/or toner cartridges in your printer may cause damage to the printer itself and/or it may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that
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    It may also cause serious damage to the performance. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of third-party toner or third-party toner cartridges. Replacing the Toner Cartridge 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Remove any paper from the center output tray. 3 Open the top
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    is pulled out diagonally. ■ After the seal has been pulled out, do not shake or bump the toner cartridge. 7 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 6 - 3 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS REPLACEMENT
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    8 Close the top cover securely. Turn the printer switch back on. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS REPLACEMENT 6 - 4
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    in use. ■ When the message to replace the transfer roll cartridge appears, replace the transfer roll cartridge immediately. Otherwise, the printer will stop printing. Replacing the Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge 1 Turn off the printer power switch and leave it for 30 minutes until the
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    the center output tray. 3 Open the back cover by lifting the lower gray lever at the top left corner of the back of the printer. Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 4 Push down the 2 beige levers at the bottom of the used fuser unit. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS REPLACEMENT 6 - 6
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    5 Remove the used fuser unit slowly. 6 Install the new fuser unit slowly. 7 Lift up the 2 beige levers at the bottom of the fuser unit to lock it. 8 Close the back cover. Do not close the back cover if the fuser unit is not installed. Forcibly closing it may damage the lever or the cover. 6 - 7
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    . Do not touch any parts inside the printer. 10 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and pull it out slowly. To prevent the toner from dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface first before putting the toner cartridge down. 11 Pull the 2 levers on the upper part of the transfer roll
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    ends and slowly push it into the slot. 13 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Ensure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 14 Close the top cover securely. Turn the printer switch back on. 6 - 9 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS REPLACEMENT
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    are feed rollers inside the interior of the printer (2 in 2 locations, 4 in total), lower tray unit (1 location) and paper tray (1 location). Those rollers are periodic replacement parts. We recommend that you call your dealer or Brother Customer Service if you need assistance replacing the Feed
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    feed roller of the paper tray. Follow this procedure for replacing the feed roller of the optional lower tray unit as well. Paper tray feed roller 1 Pull the paper tray out of the printer. ■ If replacing the feed roller of tray 2, pull out both tray 1 and tray 2. 2 While pushing down on the
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    shaft, and then push the feed roller completely in so that the tab fits into the slot. 5 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. Feed roller inside the printers 1 Remove any paper from the center output tray. 2 Open the top cover. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS REPLACEMENT 6 - 12
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    dirtying the surface, lay a piece of paper on the surface first before putting the toner cartridge down. 4 While pushing down on the shaft of the feed roller as shown in the illustration, widen the tab of the feed roller to loosen
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    7 Hold the toner cartridge by the grip and insert it into the slot inside the printer. ■ Make sure that the toner cartridge is firmly set. 8 Close the top cover securely. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS REPLACEMENT 6 - 14
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    Press the power switch to the O position to turn the power off. 2 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the outside of the printer. If some stains prove difficult to remove, use a cloth lightly moistened with neutral detergent. 3 Wipe any remaining water with a soft, dry cloth. 6 - 15 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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    Cleaning the Interior 1 Press the power switch to the O position to turn the power off. Remove any remaining pieces of paper. 2 Use a soft, damp cloth to clean the interior. If some stains prove difficult to remove, use a cloth lightly moistened with neutral detergent. 3 Wipe any remaining water
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    Cleaning the Feeder Roller 1 Pull out the paper tray from the printer. 2 Wipe the rubber parts with a damp, soft cloth. 3 Push the paper tray completely into the printer. 6 - 17 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE ITEMS REPLACEMENT
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    Not Be Used for a Long Time Carry out the following procedure if you are not going to use the printer for a long period of time. 1 Press the power switch to the O position to turn the power off. 2 Remove all connection cords, such as the power
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    available for this printer. To order any of these options, contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Options CompactFlash Memory necessary to expand the memory of your printer. For the installation procedure, see DIMM Memory on page A-6. Optional Lower Tray Unit (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) (LT
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    to enable 2 sided printing. For the installation procedure, see Installing the Duplex Unit on page A-16. Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) Install this tray on the printer to enable offset of print jobs to be output. Maximum capacity is 500 sheets of the standard paper. For the installation procedure
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    Use of toner cartridges not recommended by Brother may impair print quality or printer performance. Use only toner cartridges recommended by Brother in this printer. For the installation procedure, see Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1. Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000
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    or remove a card so you don't seriously damage it or lose all its data. ■ For more information about the cards, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Installing the CompactFlash Card 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the power cord from the power outlet and then from the
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    3 Insert a CompactFlash card into the slot with the label facing to the left. Make sure you put it in properly. Before you remove the card, turn the power switch OFF. To remove the card, pull it out of the printer. A - 5 APPENDIXES
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    AC power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer. Make sure you turn the power to the printer off before you install or remove the DIMM. 3 Loosen the screw on left side of the back of the printer, and then remove the side cover. 4 Loosen the two screws, and
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    release the locks.) 8 Secure the metal plate with the two screws. 9 Put the side cover back on. 10 Reconnect the interface cable to your printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power switch. 11 To check whether the DIMM has been installed properly, you can print the Print
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    gripping any other areas can cause the printer to fall and result in injuries. Checking the contents of the lower tray package Before installing the lower tray unit to the printer, make sure that you have all of the following items. Lower tray unit (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) Fasteners (four pieces
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    lower tray to be installed at the top level by holding the parts as shown in the illustration. 3 Align the front and back corners of the top and bottom lower trays, and slowly lower the top module so that the guide pins at the 4 corners of the bottom module fit into the
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    5 Turn off the printer power switch. 6 Pull out the power cord from the power outlet and then the printer. 7 Remove any paper from the center output tray (1) and return the paper stopper to its original position if it is raised (2). APPENDIXES A - 10
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    in the illustration. 10 Align the corners of the printer and the lower trays, and lower the printer gently so that the guide pins at the 4 corners of the lower trays fit into the holes at the base plate of the printer. The printer must be lowered gently. Otherwise, the interior parts may be damaged
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    12 Push the paper trays completely into the printer. Turn the printer switch back on. To configure the printer driver, see Accessories tab on page 3-7. Uninstalling the Lower Tray Unit The procedure here explains the uninstallation of two lower trays as an example. You can use the same procedure for
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    the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer. 3 Remove any paper from the center output tray (1) and return the paper stopper to its original position if it is raised (2). 4 Pull all the paper trays out of the printer. 5 Remove the fasteners found at the 2 locations inside the
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    6 Lift up the printer by holding the recessed areas as shown in the illustration and then remove it from the lower trays. 7 Remove the fasteners found at the 2 locations inside the lower trays and at the 2 locations at the back of the lower trays. APPENDIXES A - 14
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    8 Lift up the top lower tray by holding the recessed areas as shown in the illustration and then remove it from the bottom lower tray. Turn the printer switch back on. A - 15 APPENDIXES
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    power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before carrying out the operations. If not, you might get an electrical shock. Installing the Duplex Unit 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the
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    align the top part of the duplex unit with the printer. Ensure that the connector of the duplex unit is connected to the connector of the printer. 6 Tighten the screws at both ends of the bottom of the duplex unit. Turn the printer switch back on. To configure the printer driver, see Accessories tab
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    your hand, lift the lever at the top left hand side of the duplex unit to unlock it and then tilt the top part of the duplex unit away from the printer. You must support the duplex unit with your hand, when it is unlocked. If you do not, it may fall. 5 While holding up the
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    6 Push in the protective cover and protective part, which was removed during installation of the duplex unit, until it clicks into the back of the printer. Turn the printer switch back on. A - 19 APPENDIXES
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    ) You can install an optional offset catch tray to this printer. WARNING Be sure to switch off the power and unplug the Offset Catch Tray 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the power cord from the AC power outlet/socket and then the printer. 3 Open the back cover by lifting the
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    of the paper exit. 5 Insert the right and left tabs of the offset catch tray into the holes at the top of the printer (1), and then slowly lower it down on the top of the printer (2). 6 Secure the screws at both ends of the bottom of the offset catch tray. A - 21 APPENDIXES
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    back cover. Reconnect the AC power cord to the printer. and then the AC power outlet/socket, Turn the printer switch back on. To configure the printer driver, see Accessories tab on page 3-7. Uninstalling the Offset Catch Tray 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Pull out the power cord from the
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    up the lower gray lever (1) at the top left corner of the back of the printer to open the back cover (2). 5 Loosen the screws on both sides of the offset and left tabs from the holes at the top of the printer (2) so you can lift the tray off the printer. 6 Insert the right and left tabs of the top
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    Getting Product Support Information Access our user support web site for the latest drivers and information about your printer. http://solutions.brother.com APPENDIXES A - 24
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    enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the printer is turned off. The default time-out is 30 minutes. You can change the laser printer-LaserJet) ■ BR-Script® 3 (PostScript® 3 language emulation) ■ HP-GL ■ EPSON FX-850 ■ IBM Proprinter XL Bi-directional parallel (IEEE1284 compliant) USB 1.1 10
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    unit (LT-8000) Maximum 550 sheets x 2 trays Duplex unit The only way to achieve 0 W power is to unplug the printer from the power source. Sound Pressure Printing: Less than 53.6dBA Stand 27.0dBA Sound Power Operating: Printing: 6.7B Stand-by: 4.0B 10 to 32 °C (50 to 90 °F) Operating: 15 to 85
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    printer driver and this guide are as follows: Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 150 sheets) Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) 2 Optional paper trays (A4/Letter - 550 sheets per tray) (up to two LT-8000) Optional Duplex Unit , A5, A6, B6 Envelopes: Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5 User-defined size
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    216 g/m2 (43 to 57 lb) Tray 1 Tray 2 Tray 3 / Tray 4 DX CT Select the Media type from the printer driver L L L L L Plain paper L L L L L Thick paper L L L L L Thicker paper Transparencies Labels Envelopes L L L L L L - - L - Transparency Plain paper Thick paper L L L L Thick paper
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    3R96178 (Europe) G21 Envelopes Com#10 (104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.1 x 9.4 in.)) C5 (162 x 229 mm (6.3 x 8.9 in.)) DL (110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.6 in.)) Monarch (98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.8 x 7.4 in.)) * Use only transparencies and labels that are designed for use in laser printers and for black and white printing
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    Printable Area When using A4/Letter, 8.5" × 14" (Legal) or smaller. 4.2 mm 4.2 mm ■Printable area" refers to the area on a page where printing is possible. ■"Non-printable area" refers to the area (the edges) on the page where printing is not possible. 1. Printable area 2. Non printable area
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    A4/Letter size Short edge feed Standard paper 5% Default setting values Fuser unit and transfer roll cartridge Regular replacement parts Fuser unit / Transfer roll cartridge (FP-8000) Yield Approx. 200,000 sheets The fuser unit and transfer roll cartridge yield is based on A4/Letter size paper
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    Bitmapped Fonts This printer has the following Condensed, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows® 2000 and Windows NT®TrueType compatible fonts: ■ BR Symbol Bold, BoldItalic ■ Portugal Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic Brother Original Fonts: ■ Bermuda Script ■ Germany ■ San
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    66 Scalable Fonts BR-Script 3 Mode Scalable fonts ■ Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique ■ Alaska, Extrabold ■ Antique Oakland, Oblique, Bold ■ Bermuda Script ■ BR Dingbats ■ BR Symbol ■ Brougham, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique ■ Brussels Light, LightItalic, Demi, DemiItalic ■ Calgary
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    Symbol and Character Sets For the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes, you can select the symbol and character sets in the PRINT MENU. See About emulation modes on page 4-22. If you have chosen the HP-GL emulation menu, you can choose the standard or alternate character
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    HP LaserJet Mode A - 35 APPENDIXES
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    APPENDIXES A - 36
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    A - 37 APPENDIXES
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    APPENDIXES A - 38
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    The following table shows characters that are only available in the matching character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values so that characters will be replaced with the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see the Roman 8 character set. A - 39 APPENDIXES
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    APPENDIXES A - 40
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    A - 41 APPENDIXES
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    APPENDIXES A - 42
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    The following table shows characters that are only available in the matching character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values so that characters will be replaced with the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set. A - 43 APPENDIXES
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    APPENDIXES A - 44
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    IBM Mode A - 45 APPENDIXES
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    HP-GL Mode APPENDIXES A - 46
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    A - 47 APPENDIXES
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    supported by the printer ISO 6 ASCII* ISO 61 Norwegian 2* ISO 4 United Kingdom* ISO 69 French* ISO 21 German* HP Spanish* Legal ISO Windows 3.1 Latin 5 Microsoft Publishing Ventura Math ISO 8859-10 Latin 6 ISO 85 Spanish* Desk Top Math-8 Roman-8 Windows 3.1 Latin 2 PC-1004 (OS/2) PC Turkish Windows
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    supported by the printer ISO 6 ASCII* ISO 61 Norwegian 2* ISO 4 United Kingdom* ISO 69 French* ISO 21 German* HP Spanish* Legal ISO Windows 3.1 Latin 5 Microsoft Publishing Ventura Math ISO 8859-10 Latin 6 ISO 85 Spanish* Desk Top Math-8 Roman-8 Windows 3.1 Latin 2 PC-1004 (OS/2) PC Turkish Windows
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    t131' or 'T131 n = 't132' or 'T132 n = 't133' or 'T133 n = 't134' or 'T134 CODE 39 (default) Interleaved 2 of 5 FIM (US-Post Net) Post Net (US-Post Net) EAN 8, EAN 13, or UPC A UPC E Codabar Code 128 set A Code 128 set B Code 128 set C ISBN (EAN) ISBN (UPC-E) EAN 128 set A EAN 128 set B EAN 128 set
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    default) n = 's1' or 'S1 2: 1 n = 's3' or 'S3 2.5: 1 This parameter selects the bar code style as above. When the EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code mode is selected, this bar code Code n = 'mnnn' or 'Mnnn' (nnn = 0 ~ 32767) This parameter shows the bar code width. The unit of
  • Brother International 8050N | Users Manual - English - Page 210
    the printer prints the human readable line below the bar code. Human readable characters are always printed with OCR-B font of 10 pitch This parameter shows the offset from the left margin in the 'u'- or 'U'-specified unit. Bar code & expanded character offset in Y-axis n = 'ynnn' or 'Ynnn' This
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    codes is shown in the 'u'- or 'U'-specified unit. The factory setting of the bar code height (12 mm, 18 mm or 22 mm) is determined by the bar code as bar code data. Other characters will cause a data error. The number of characters for bar codes is not limited. The bar code data automatically
  • Brother International 8050N | Users Manual - English - Page 212
    A: Total 12 digits (11 digits + 1 check digit) A number of characters other than above will cause data error that results in the bar code data being printed as normal print data. If the check digit is not correct, the printer calculates the correct check digit automatically so that the correct bar
  • Brother International 8050N | Users Manual - English - Page 213
    . Expanded character data start n = 'l' or 'L' Data that follows 'l' or 'L' is read as expanded character data (or labeling data). Expanded character data must end with the ' \ ' code (5CH), which also ends this command. A - 55 APPENDIXES
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    -E LPRINT CHR$(27);"it6r1o0x150y70b0123456?\"; 'Codabar LPRINT CHR$(27);"it9r1s0o0x00y100bA123456A\"; 'Code 128 set A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it12r1o0x00y120bCODE128A12345?\"; 'Code 128 set B LPRINT CHR$(27);"it13r1o0x00y140bCODE128B12345?\"; 'Code 128 set C LPRINT CHR$(27);"it14r1o0x00y160b";CHR$(1);CHR
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    29 EPSON FX-850 mode 4-22 Error messages 5-15 Ethernet interface connector 1-2 F Face-up Output Tray 2-25 Face-up output tray 1-2 Factory settings 3-18, 4-23 Faded printouts 5-7 Fuser parts 6-11 Fuser unit and transfer roll cartridge ..... 6-5, A-3 G Go button 4-2 H HP LaserJet mode 4-22
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    R Ready LED 4-8 Register your printer (USA VII, XI Reprint button 4-4 RESET MENU menu 4-20 S Scalable font A-32 SECURE data 4-6 Secure Print button 4-3 Set button 4-3 SETUP menu 4-14 Software (Windows 3-12 Suitable paper types 2-1 T Toner cartridge 6-1, A-3 Toner save mode 4-14 Transfer
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Brother Laser Printer
HL-8050N
User's Guide
Version 4
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
where you can get answers to Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates
and Utilities.