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  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 1
    Laser Printer HL-800/1000 Series Quick Setup Guide Read this guidebook first to set up your printer and prepare your computer for the printer. Save all packing materials and outer carton. They are useful when shipping the printer. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 2
    In USA Printer Customer Support - Brother International Corporation 15 Musick, Irvine, CA 92718 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BBS: For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 3
    Windows 3.1 for the Printer Action 7-4: Prepare DOS for the Printer (Only HL-1040/1050) Action 7-5: Prepare Macintosh for the Printer (Only HL-1040/1050) LAMPS AND SWITCH REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE ADDITIONAL MEMORY (HL-1050 ONLY) PRINTER
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 4
    the following items are not damaged and none are missing: • Printer • Paper support • Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge • AC Cord included)  3.5" floppy disks for Windows® printer driver and fonts  Quick setup guide (this guidebook)  Plastic Bag  CD-ROM  NOTE The 3.5" floppy disks
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    )  10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts  Microsoft Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 or Windows NT 4.0 ! Caution The HL-820/1020 printer has been designed specifically for Windows 95/98, 3.1/3.11 and Windows NT4.0. It cannot work in a DOS environment such as MS-DOS
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    the toner cartridge included. Gently shake it from side to side five or six times. ! CAUTION Do not expose the drum unit to light for longer than a few minutes, as this will damage the drum. Starter Sheet ! CAUTION Do not remove the starter sheet. This sheet will be ejected while the printer is
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    Action 4: Load Paper into Your Printer Before loading paper, make sure that the paper meets the specification described in the Online User's Guide Chapter 2. Using unsuitable paper might reduce the print quality. 1 Install the paper support onto the multi- purpose sheet feeder. 2 Open the
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    guide to the paper width may cause paper skew and jam. 5 Close the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover. 6 Open the output tray. ( x ) Extend the extension support wire. ( y ) The printer 70-216 x 127-356 mm See "CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING" in the On-line User's Guide for more information. - 6 -
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    the computer.  NOTE The HL-1040/1050 printer can also operate with an RS-232C/RS-422A serial interface by installing the optional serial interface board. In some countries it might be pre-installed. For more information, see "CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS" in the On-line User's Guide. For the location of your
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    NOTE  We recommend that you use the USB interface with this printer on Microsoft Windows 98. Although Microsoft Windows  95 OSR2.1 supports the USB interface, some PCs do not work correctly with the USB interface.  Only one Brother printer can be used in the same chain of the USB connection
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    to the Software Quick Setup Guide. Set the printer port to USB After installing the USB driver and printer driver, the printer port has to be set to 'USB port'. 1. Click the Start button and select Printers in Settings. 2. Select the HL-1050 icon in printers so that the HL-1050 icon is highlighted
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    Troubleshooting If the printer does not print from the USB port, try reinstalling the USB driver as follows; 1. Double-click the file 'DeinsUSB.exe' in the USB directory of the CD-ROM. 2. Turn the printer off and on again. 3. "Add New Hardware Wizard" is launched again, follow the instructions in
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    printer. 3 Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra 4 Starter Sheet Make sure that the READY lamp is lit after the printer has warmed up (approximately 30 seconds). Make sure that the printer automatically ejects the starter sheet while the printer is warming-up immediately after installing a new drum unit
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    see "CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING, Q & A" of the On-line User's Guide. If you are still unable to print a test sample page after reviewing the information in the User's Guide, consult your dealer or Brother representative for support.  This Setup guide, the User's Guide and an instructional video are
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 15
    Only for HL-820/1020/1040 ) To print the document at 600 dpi from the Windows DOS box you need to install this utility.  Other useful utilities Several other useful utility software programs are available on the CD-ROM.  Documentation This Setup guide, the User's Guide and an instructional video
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    printer driver and TrueType™-compatible fonts from the supplied disk into Windows 95/98. 1. Insert the supplied floppy disk labeled "disk1" into your floppy disk drive. 2. Click the Start button and select Settings. 3. Select Printers and double click the Add Printer icon. 4. Follow the instructions
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    -compatible fonts from the supplied disk into Windows 3.1. Because the supplied printer driver and fonts are compressed on the disk, be sure to use the supplied installer program to install them. These instructions assume you will install the driver and fonts from the disk drive A. 1. Start
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    Software (without using the Windows system) Before working with application software that runs in DOS, if you do not already have a suitable driver installed, you will need to install a printer driver that matches one of the following supported emulations: HL-1040 : HP LaserJet IIP, EPSON
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    Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed. (You can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1. Make sure your printer is connected to your computer and is ready (On-line). 2. Start your computer. If you are in Windows, exit and
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    below to switch the screen to the sub menus. Menu Direct Access Printer Setup Console Config Guide Help Press the keys Functions Alt + D You can directly control printer functions such as Print Form, Self Print, Reset Printer, Sleep Control. Alt + P You can enter the setting mode to change
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    run the RPC. t The RPC may work in the DOS-compatible box screen mode of Windows, however, it is recommended that you completely exit from Windows to the DOS prompt before using the RPC. t The Printer Status Monitor and some other Terminate-and-Stay programs cannot coexist in the computer's memory
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 22
    Action 7-5: Prepare Macintosh for the Printer (Only for HL-1040/1050 Users) You need to configure your computer for the printer by installing the printer driver and TrueTypeTM-compatible fonts into the System Folder of your Macintosh computer, and select your printer.  NOTE You must have Macintosh
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    the printer control panel. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra  Note When the power switch is off or the printer is manual. Data (Toner) Lamp The Data lamp indicates the current status of the print data process. Lamp Off r Blinking r£q On q Printer status The printer has no print data. The printer
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    end of its life. Lamp Off r On q Printer status The drum unit can be used. The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp. See "REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT". Alarm Lamp The Alarm lamp blinks to indicate a printer error status such as "Cover Open" and
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    Reset The printer is restored to the factory setting and permanent fonts and macros are cleared. The printer returns to the ready status after printing.(HL- 1040/1050 only) Data Hex Dump The printer can print data as hexadecimal values, so that Print you can check data errors and problems
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    blink continuously to indicate that the toner is empty. Once this indication appears, your printer cannot resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge.  Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge, to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. Follow these steps
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    then remove the protective part. ! Caution  Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before installing it into the printer. If toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened.  You can only use a Brother genuine toner cartridge (TN-300 series) which
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 28
    Install the new toner cartridge into the right hand side of the drum unit. Make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the drum unit to ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly
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    even before the Drum lamp lights, then the drum unit should be replaced. Drum Alarm PaRpeeardy ToDnaetra ! Caution  When removing the drum unit, handle it carefully as it may contain toner.  You should clean the printer when you replace the drum unit.  Note The drum unit is a consumable, and
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 30
    Caution  Only unpack a drum unit immediately before installing it into the printer. If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged.  Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it contains toner. If toner scatters and your
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    4 Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. Install the new drum unit into the printer. 5 Close the top cover. The printer automatically ejects the starter sheet. Ejecting this sheet resets the drum life alarm. -29 -
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 32
    5 seconds) Indicates that the printer has approximately 100 pages of printing left before the toner cartridge is empty. Prepare a new toner cartridge. Toner r£q Alarmr£q Toner Empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one referring to the On-line user's guide Chapter 5. (Fast blinking) - 30
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 33
    indicates an operator call by blinking the Alarm lamp. If you use the printer with the supplied Windows driver, the status monitor will appear to indicate the error on your computer screen. The HL-1040/1050 printer also prints some error messages on paper. Error Action Cover Open Close the
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    board are firmly installed.  NOTE If you have any problems other than described in this section, see "CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING, Q & A" of the On-line User's Guide. If you are still unable to clear the problem after reviewing the information in the User's Guide, consult your dealer. - 32 -
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 35
    32 bit or 36 bit  Note  The HL-1050 can also support DIB graphics with a resolution of 1200 x 600 dpi under Windows 95/98/Windows 3.1 with the supplied printer driver. We recommend to expand the printer memory to avoid any memory full errors.  The printer has only one slot for a SIMM upgrade
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    vertical until it clicks into place. 4. Install the main controller board into the printer by sliding it into the guide rails. 5. Secure the main controller board with the four screws. 6. Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from your computer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet and
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 37
    Print Media Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Wavelength: 780 nm / Output: 5 mW max. HL-820 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for /1020 Windows) HL-1040 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows / under Brother Software PCL5e for DOS box
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    Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6.0.7 or higher (For HL- 1040 (when the output tray is closed.) Approx. 7.2 kg (14.3 lb.) including the drum unit 36
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 39
    Brother Laser Printer HL-820, HL-1020, HL-1040, HL-1040DX, HL-1050, HL-1050DX Model Numbers :HL-8L, HL-8h Product Options :ALL complies with Part used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
  • Brother International HL-1050 | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 40
    Brother International Europe Ltd. European Technical Services Division IEC 825 Specification (For 220-240 V Model Only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The following caution label is attached near the scanner unit. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER
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    is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier. Warning When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag. Failure to remove and
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Laser Printer HL-800/1000 Series
Quick Setup Guide
Read this guidebook first to set up your printer and
prepare your computer for the printer.
Save all packing materials and outer carton. They
are useful when shipping the printer.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
Refer
to the On-Line manual by installing the CD-ROM into Windows.
The product names in this guidebook are trademarks or registered trade marks of each manufacturer. The specifications are
subject to change without notice.
©1998 Brother Industries Ltd.