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Brother Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can print or view this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 2
Laser Printer HL-1650/1670N USER'S GUIDE (For USA & instructions on how to use the system and your index of fax-back subjects. In USA 1-800-521-2846 In Canada 1-800-685-5381 1-514-685-5381 (within Montreal) DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of a Brother authorized dealer or service - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 3
Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 4
To Use the Printer Safely Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! When you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. ! Caution After you have just used the printer, some internal - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 5
Labels, Transparencies etc 1-31 Printing to the Face up output tray (Face up printing 1-37 Printing on both sides of the paper (Duplex printing 1-39 Manual Feed 1-42 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 6
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver 2-1 Features in the PCL printer driver (Windows users only 2-3 Features in the PS printer driver (Windows users only 2-11 Features in the bonus software (Windows users only 2-16 Software for networks 2-17 Software installation for Windows computers - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 7
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS Optional accessories 4-1 Lower tray unit (LT-500 4-2 Installing the Lower tray unit 4-3 Network option (NC-4100h 4-5 Installing the Network board 4-5 RAM expansion 4-9 Installing additional memory 4-13 IrDA interface (IR-1000 4-17 Optional font package (BS-3000 4-18 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 8
6-3 Service call messages 6-4 Troubleshooting paper handling 6-5 Paper jams and how to clear them 6-6 JAM TRAY1 6-8 JAM TRAY2 6-10 JAM MP TRAY 6-11 JAM INSIDE 6-12 JAM REAR 6-14 JAM DUPLEX 6-18 PAPER JAM 6-21 Improving the print quality 6-25 How to print correctly 6-31 Other problems - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 9
APPENDIX Printer specifications Appendix-1 Print media and size Appendix-5 What is important when you choose paper to use with this printer Appendix-8 Emulation modes Appendix-11 Resident fonts Appendix-13 75 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped fonts Appendix-13 Symbol sets / Character sets Appendix-16 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 10
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 11
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. 4 1 5 6 2 3 Fig. 1-1 1. Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge) 2. Documentation 3. CD-ROM 4. Printer 5. AC power cord 6. Paper cassette - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 12
computers have both a USB and a parallel port. Please purchase the appropriate cable for the interface you intend to use. Most existing parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some might have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. • Do not use a parallel - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 13
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included on the CD-ROM (For Windows user) 1 3 4 2 5 6 1-3 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 14
BRAdmin Professional • Network Printer Driver Wizard • Network Print Software • Storage Manager 3 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 4 Brother Solutions Center Introduction to our user support web page. You can easily access it and receive the latest drivers and information - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 15
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 5 Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance videos for this printer. We recommend that you view the videos before getting started. 6 Make Disk sets If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, copy the contents of the CD-ROM to floppy disks. 1-5 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 16
before getting started. 2 Printer Driver Installer For more information, See Chapter 2. 3 BR-Script PPD Installer Printer driver (For more information, see Chapter 2) This printer has support for Mac OS 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.04. 1-6 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 17
4 Manual User's Guide Network guide Technical Reviewer's Guide 5 Brother Solutions Center 6 Read me CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-7 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 18
General View 1 7 2 6 4 83 5 Fig. 1-2 1 Face down output tray 2 Control panel 3 Multi-purpose tray 4 Cover release button 5 Paper cassette 6 Front cover 7 Extension flap 8 Multi-purpose tray extension 1-8 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 19
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 11 12 10 9 13 14 17 Fig. 1-3 9 Interface cover 10 PCB access plate 11 Parallel interface connector 12 USB connector 13 Power switch 14 AC power inlet 15 Face up output tray 16 Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing 17 Duplex tray 18 Face up tray extension 15 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 20
Positioning the printer Please take note of the following before using the printer. Power supply Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power: AC 220-240 V or AC 100-120 V Frequency: 50/60 Hz The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet). Do not share the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 21
Environment CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity. Ambient temperature: Ambient humidity: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F) 20% to 80% (without condensation) Do not block the air exit on top of the printer. Do not place objects - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 22
What kind of paper can I use? Print media and size The Paper trays and LCD panel descriptions in this manual are named as shown below. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer usually loads paper from the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 23
Paper size Capacity CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Upper paper tray (Tray 1) Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional Lower Duplex printing tray unit (Tray 2) A4, Letter, Legal, 8.5 x 13 in., B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) Width: 70 to 216 mm (215 to 8.5 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 24
We recommend the following print methods (output tray) for each paper media type: Media type Plain paper Thick paper Recycled paper Transparencies Label Envelopes Card stock Paper output Face down ✔ Face up ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Notes 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) 105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2 ( - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 25
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Label Europe Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2 Steinbis Recycling Copy 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Champion Paper One - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 26
Printable area The figure below shows the printable area. Portrait 1 USA/Canada Europe/other countries 1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 2 4 3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm 4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm 3 Fig. 1-4 Landscape 1 2 3 Fig. 1-5 USA/Canada 1 0.17 inch - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 27
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing from the Paper cassette ☛ 1. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. Fig. 1-6 ☛ 2. While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that they fit correctly into the slots. Fig. 1-7 1-17 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 28
For Legal or 8.5 x 13 in. paper While pressing the Universal guide release lever, extend the rear of the Paper cassette. Fig. 1-8 ☛ 3. Load paper in the paper cassette. Check that the paper is flat and below the limit mark. Fig. 1-9 1-18 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 29
paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb.) in the cassette or paper jams may occur. Paper can be loaded up to the lines on the sliding guide. ☛ 4. Install the paper cassette into the printer. ✒ Note • Extend the Extension flap to prevent the paper from sliding off the face down output tray. • If - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 30
☛ 5. Change the following settings in the printer driver Properties tab. Select the paper size, media type etc. Select the Paper source. Select the Paper size. Select the Paper source etc. 1-20 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 31
, you must select the same paper size from within your software application as the paper in the tray. • If your application software does not support paper size selection in its print menu, you can change the paper size on the printer's control panel under the PAPER menu. For more information - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 32
☛ 3. Place paper in the Multi-purpose tray so it touches the back of the tray and remains below the limit mark. Fig. 1-13 ✒ Note When you place paper on the Multi-purpose tray, note the following: • If you will be printing on paper that weighs more than 135 g/m2 (36 lbs), use the face up output - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 33
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ☛ 4. Press and slide the paper width adjuster to fit the paper. Fig. 1-14 ✒ Note • Make sure neatly stacked paper is correctly seated in the Multi-purpose tray; otherwise paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in skewed printouts or paper jams. • During printing, - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 34
☛ 6. Change the following settings in the printer driver properties tab. Select the paper size, media type etc. Select the Paper source. Select the Paper size. Select the Paper source etc. 1-24 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 35
Printing envelopes CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Envelope types to avoid • Envelopes that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped • Envelopes that are extremely shiny or highly textured • Envelopes with clasps, snaps or tie strings. • Envelopes with self-adhesive closures • Envelopes - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 36
CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR PRINTER. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. ✒ Note • Before printing envelopes, you must fan the stack of the paper in the tray. • If your application software does not support paper size selection in its print menu, you can change the paper - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 37
☛ 1. Open the Multi-purpose tray. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-17 ☛ 2. Unfold the Multi-purpose tray extension. Fig. 1-18 1-27 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 38
. • Insert the leading edge of the paper first and push it gently into the tray. • The top of the paper stack must be under the guides that are on both sides of the tray. The maximum thickness is 11 mm (or 0.43 inch). • The printed side must be face up. 1-28 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 39
☛ 5. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Press and slide the paper width adjuster to fit the envelope size. Fig. 1-21 ✒ Note • Make sure that neatly stacked envelopes are correctly seated in the Multi-purpose tray otherwise envelopes may not be fed correctly, resulting in skewed printouts or paper jams - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 40
☛ 6. Change the following settings in the printer driver properties tab. Select the envelope size, media type etc. Select the Multipurpose tray. Select the envelope size. Select the Multi-purpose tray. 1-30 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 41
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on Labels, Transparencies etc. Special paper types to avoid • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper Fig. 1-22 1-31 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 42
, you must select the same paper size from within your software application as the paper in the tray. • If your application software does not support paper size selection in its Print menu, you can change the paper size on the printer's control panel under the PAPER menu. For more information - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 43
☛ 1. Open the Multi-purpose tray. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-23 ☛ 2. Unfold the Multi-purpose tray extension. Fig. 1-24 1-33 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 44
When you use labels, open the Face up output tray. When you use transparencies, print to the Face down output tray. Fig. 1-25 ☛ 3. Place paper in the Multi-purpose tray so it touches the back of the tray and remains below the limit mark. Fig. 1-26 ✒ Note When you place paper in the Multi- - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 45
☛ 4. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Press and slide the paper width adjuster to fit the paper. Fig. 1-27 1-35 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 46
☛ 5. Change the following settings in the printer driver Properties tab. Select the envelope size, media type etc. Select the Multi-purpose tray. Select the envelope size. Select the Multi-purpose tray. 1-36 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 47
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing to the Face up output tray (Face up printing) When the Face up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the Paper cassette or Multi-purpose tray to the rear of the printer. Use this output method when you want to print on special media - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 48
☛ 3. Place the paper into the Paper cassette or Multi-purpose tray. ☛ 4. Fig. 1-30 After the printer ejects all the printed pages, remove them and close the Face up output tray. 1-38 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 49
PRINTER Printing on both sides of the paper (Duplex printing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 95 / 98 / Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 supports automatic duplex printing. Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 1 If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 2 If paper is curled - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 50
☛ 1. Load paper into the Paper cassette or Multi-purpose tray. Fig. 1-31 ☛ 2. When you use A4 or Letter size paper, set the Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing to match your paper size. Fig. 1-32 ✒ Note If the Paper adjustment lever for duplex printing is not correctly set for the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 51
☛ 3. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Open the Properties tab in the printer driver. Select the duplex printing mode in the Paper tab, and then click the OK button. The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 1-41 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 52
control panel, the printer will load paper only from the Multi-purpose tray. ✒ Note When you feed paper manually, note the following: • If your application software supports a manual feed selection in the Print menu, you can select it in that software. The software command setting overrides the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 53
CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE CHAPTER 2 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 54
supplied CD-ROM. The latest printer driver can also be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows ) driver (For more information, see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) • USB printer driver for Macintosh 2-1 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 55
Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000 Windows NT4.0 Macintosh (via Network) Macintosh (via USB) PCL driver ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PS driver If you want to print from a DOS application, please see Chapter 6 of this manual. 2-2 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 56
CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE Features in the PCL printer driver (Windows users only) For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the tab screen. Basic tab 1 2 1 Select the Paper - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 57
Advanced tab 1 23 4 5 Change the tab settings by pressing these icons as follows: 1. Print Quality 2. Duplex 3. Watermark 4. Page Setting 5. Device Options 2-4 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 58
can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi HQ1200: Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine Print setting set to MANUAL, you can change the Brightness, Contrast, Graphics mode settings and TrueType mode options manually. ♦ Duplex This - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 59
♦ Watermark You can place a watermarked logo or text into your documents. When you use a bitmap file as a watermark, you can change the size of the watermark and place it anywhere you like on the page. When you use text as a watermark, you can change the font, darkness and angle settings. ♦ Page - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 60
♦ Device Options CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE Set the following print function modes in this tab. Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command File Page Protection Print Date & Time 2-7 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 61
Job Spooling Note You can reprint a document without sending the data again ( you will need to send the password again if one is set) from your PC because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting. • Last job reprint : Reprint the last job • Secure Print : Print the data with a - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 62
functions are reflected in the printer driver. When you press "Auto Detect", options that are installed on the printer will be listed. You can manually add or delete options. Tray and other settings will match the installed options. 2 Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes the paper size in - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 63
Support tab • You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page, Test page, etc.. 2-10 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 64
CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE Features in the PS printer driver (Windows users only) For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. Details tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you are using. Select the printer - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 65
Paper tab 1 2 3 1 Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation, etc.. 2 Select the Paper source. 3 Select the Duplex function. 2-12 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 66
Graphics Set the print quality, etc.. CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-13 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 67
Device Options 1 2 1 You can change settings by clicking the setting and then selecting a new value in the Change Settings box. Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Job spooling (You need to set the RAM Disk size first. For more information, see Chapter 3.) 2 Select the installed - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 68
♦ Job Spooling CHAPTER 2 DEIVER AND SOFTWARE You can print a document without sending the data again (except Secure printing) from your PC because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting. For more information, see Chapter 3. • Secure Print : Print the data with a password 2- - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 69
you set. Several mail users can share a PC Usually, it is difficult to share e-mail software between several people on one PC. Automatic E-mail Printing supports multi-users, so several people can use e-mail software on one PC. You can keep your current e-mail software. Even if you use Netscape or - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 70
95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 and allows you to easily configure and check the status of your network enabled printer. ♦ Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can manipulate the printer forms that you may have stored in the internal flash memory. You can print the fixed form - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 71
♦ Network Printer Driver Wizard This installer includes the Windows PCL driver and Brother network port driver (LPR and NetBIOS). The administrator should set up the IP address, Gateway, Subnet without BRAdmin Professional before using this software. If the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 72
and choose Run, enter the CD drive letter and type \START.EXE (for example: D:\START.EXE). ☛ 2. Select the LANGUAGE, and then follow the on-screen instructions. The printer driver will complete the installation. 2-19 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 73
Software installation for Macintosh computers This printer supports Mac OS versions 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.04. Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver The Apple LaserWriter Driver may have been installed with your system. It is also available at - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 74
window will appear automatically. ☛ 2. To install the BR-Script PPD file, click this icon. ☛ 3. To set up the LaserWriter driver, refer to the Network User's Guide. 2-21 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 75
click the Printer Driver Installer icon and then follow the instructions on the screen. Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh, and then connect it to the printer. Open the Chooser from the Apple Menu on the Macintosh, and click the Brother HL-1650/1670N icon and highlight it. 2-22 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 76
emulation combinations: EPSON (default) HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 EPSON FX-850 IBM HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 IBM Proprinter XL You can select the emulation mode manually in the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode by using the control panel. For more information, see Chapter 3. 2-23 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 77
control panel. • Try this function with your application software or network server. If the function does not work properly, either select the required emulation mode manually using the printer panel switches or use the emulation selection commands from your software. 2-24 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 78
3. Since the automatic interface selection mode has been factory set to ON, simply connect the interface cable to the printer. If a Network board (Brother NC-4100h) has been installed, select NETWORK mode by using the control panel. If you constantly use only one interface, we recommend that you - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 79
Printer Settings Factory settings The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They are called "Factory settings." Although you can operate the printer with these factory settings unchanged, you can tailor the printer with user settings. Please see "List of Factory settings" - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 80
CHAPTER 3 3 CONTROL PANEL CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 81
Control panel CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Data Back Reprint Set Job cancel Go Fig. 3-1 3-1 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 82
USER'S GUIDE Switches You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with 7 Control panel switches (Go, Job Cancel, Reprint, +, −, Set, Back). Key 1 Go 2 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 83
Go switch CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL The panel indications can be changed from the current status (MENU, ERROR and REPRINT settings) by pressing the Go switch once. For ERROR indications, the panel changes only when the error is cleared. You can PAUSE printing with the Go switch. Pressing the Go - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 84
USER'S GUIDE Job Cancel switch You can cancel the processing or printing of data with the Job Cancel switch. The display shows "JOB CANCELLING" until cancelling is - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 85
Reprint switch CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you want to reprint a document that has just been printed, you can reprint it by pressing the Reprint switch. Also, if you have created a document that you wish to share with colleagues, simply spool the document to a nonsecure area of the printer. This - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 86
USER'S GUIDE Reprinting the last JOB You can reprint the last print job without sending it from the computer again. Note • When REPRINT is set to Off - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 87
♦ Reprint the last JOB 3 times CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL ☛ 1. Set the REPRINT menu ON with SETUP mode using the Control panel. Note If you print using this printer's own driver, the settings for Job Spooling in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made in the Control panel. For - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 88
USER'S GUIDE Printing SECURE data Note Secure documents are password protected and only those people that know the password will be able to print the document. The - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 89
Operations for printing secure data CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Press the Reprint switch. LAST JOB Press + or - If there is no data. NO DATA STORED SECURE Press Set. USER JOB Press + or - to select the user name. Press Set to set the user name. Press + or - to select the job. Press the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 90
USER'S GUIDE ♦ When there is no reprint data in memory If the printer does not have any data in buffer memory and you press the Reprint switch, - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 91
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL + / - switch If you press the + or - switch when the printer is the on-line state (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD displays the menu. To display menus in the current mode If you press the + or - switch when the printer is in the on-line state (READY), it goes off-line - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 92
USER'S GUIDE Set switch If you press the Set switch when the printer is in the on-line state (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 93
Back switch CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you press the Back switch when the printer is in the on-line state (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD goes to the menu display. Pressing the Back switch allows you to return to the previous level from the current menu level. The Back switch also allows - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 94
USER'S GUIDE LED The lamps light or blink to indicate the current printer status. DATA - Orange LED LED indication On Blinking Off Meaning Data remains in the printer buffer. Receiving or processing data No remaining data 3-14 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 95
the printer off-line, the display changes to show the selected emulation. If any problems occur, the display shows the corresponding operator call, error, or service call message to prompt you to take an action. For more information about these messages, see "TROUBLESHOOTING" in Chapter 6. 3-15 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 96
USER'S GUIDE BACK LIGHTS Off Green (General) Red (Error) Orange (Setting) The printer is in sleep status. Warming up Ready to print Printing A problem has occurred with the printer. Setting Menu Setting reprint times Pause 3-16 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 97
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Printer Status Messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: Printer Status Message READY PROCESSING SLEEP PRINTING SELF TEST PAUSE NOW INITIALIZING WARMING UP MEMORY SIZE=XX MB JOB CANCELLING RESOLUTION ADAPT - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 98
USER'S GUIDE How to use the Control panel When you operate the Menu switches (+&−, Set, Back), remember the following basic steps: ♦ If no control panel operations are - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 99
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL ♦ For example : When you want to turn the MP FIRST setting ON Choose this setting to load paper from the Multi-purpose tray first. READY INFORMATION Press the +switch. Press the + or - switch to scroll forward or backward through the Menu selections. PAPER Press the Set - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 100
USER'S GUIDE Control Panel setting menu We named the Paper tray in this manual and LCD panel as shown below: Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 There are 8 modes. For more information - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 101
INFORMATION CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Setting Menu PRINT SETTINGS Description Print the Configuration page. PRINT TEST Print the test page. RRINT DEMO Print the demonstration. PRINT FILE LIST Print the file list. PRINT FONTS Print the font list and samples. VERSION Sub-Setting Menu SER. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 102
USER'S GUIDE PAPER Setting Menu SOURCE MP FIRST MANUAL FEED DUPLEX Description =AUTO / MP TRAY /TRAY1 / TRAY2 =OFF/ON Feed paper from the MP tray first. =OFF/ON =OFF/ON(LONG BIND)/ON(SHORT - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 103
c SETUP CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Setting Menu LANUGAGE Description = ENGLISH /FRANÇAIS /... LCD DENSITY =0/1/2 POWER SAVE TIME =1:99MIN. AUTO CONTINUE =OFF/ON LOCK PANEL =OFF/ON Turn on/off lock panel function. PASS NO.=### RERRINT =ON/OFF PAGE PROTECTION PROTECT = AUTO AUTO, OFF, - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 104
USER'S GUIDE PRINT MENU Setting Menu MEDIA TYPE PAPER COPIES ORIENTATION PRINT POSITION AUTO FF=OFF FF SUPPRESS Description =PLAIN PAPER/TRANSPARENCIES/THIN PAPER/THICK PAPER/THICKER - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 105
CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL PRINT MENU (continued) Setting Menu HP LASERJET Description FONT NO. FONT PITCH/POINT SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET TABLE PRINT AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF AUTO WRAP=OFF AUTO SKIP=ON LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN TOP MARGIN =I0000:????? =???.?? PC-8/... Set the symbol set or the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 106
USER'S GUIDE Setting Menu Description BOTTOM MARGIN LINES =#### Set the bottom margin at a distance from the bottom edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0" Factory setting: 0.33(None-HP), 0.5(HP) =#### Set the number of lines per page from 5 to 128 lines. 3-26 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 107
PRINT MENU (continued) CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Setting Menu EPSON FX-850 Description FONT NO. FONT PITCH/POINT SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET TABLE PRINT AUTO LF=OFF AUTO MASK LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN TOP MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN LINES =I0000:????? =???.?? PC-8/... Set the symbol set or the character set. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 108
USER'S GUIDE PRINT MENU (continued) Setting Menu IBM PROPRINTER Description FONT NO. FONT PITCH/POINT SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET TABLE PRINT AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF LEFT - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 109
PRINT MENU (continued) CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Setting Menu BR-SCRIPT Description ERROR PRINT APT =OFF/ON =OFF/ON APT: Advanced Photoscale Technology offers photographic fine grayscale on graphics. APT setting is available only at 600 dpi. 3-29 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 110
USER'S GUIDE NETWORK Setting Menu TCP/IP NETWARE APPLETALK NETBEUI DLC/LLC BANYAN LAT NETBIOS/IP ENET Description Sub-Setting Menu Description TCP/IP ENABLE =ON/OFF - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 111
INTERFACE CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Setting Menu AUTO IF TIME INPUT BUFFER PARALLEL Description = 1:5:99 (sec) You must set the timeout period for the auto interface selection. = Level1:5:15 RESTART PRINTER? Increase or decrease the input buffer capacity. When using the parallel interface - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 112
USER'S GUIDE RESET MENU Setting Menu RESET PRINTER FACTORY RESET Description Resets the printer and restores all printer settings - including command settings - to settings you have previously - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 113
Set IP Address CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL INFORMATION ↓ Press the + or - switch to select the "NETWORK" menu. NETWORK ↓ Press the Set switch. TCP/IP ↓ Press the Set switch. TCP/IP ENABLE ↓ Press the + switch. IP ADDRESS= ↓ 192.0.0.192 ↓ Press the Set switch. ✲ The last number in the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 114
GUIDE About Emulation Modes This printer has the following emulation modes. ♦ HP LaserJet Mode The HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) is the emulation mode in which this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. Many software applications support Language Reference Manual. Menlo Park - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 115
emulation modes that this printer emulates to meet the industry-standard for dot matrix printers of their respective manufacturers. Some applications support these dot matrix printer emulations. Use these emulation modes for optimum performance when printing from those types of applications. 3-35 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 116
USER'S GUIDE List of Factory settings The following table shows the initial factory default settings. Note • The settings are subject to the emulation mode. Effective modes are - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 117
MODE PAPER QUALITY SETUP MENU SOURCE MP FIRST MP SIZE= MANUAL FEED DUPLEX RESOLUTION HRC TONER SAVE DENSITY LANGUAGE LCD DENSITY POWER SAVE TIME AUTO CONTINUE LOCK PANEL REPRINT EMULATION KEEP PCL Factory Setting =AUTO =OFF = - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 118
USER'S GUIDE MODE PRINT MENU MENU MEDIA TYPE PAPER COPIES ORIENTATION PRINT POSITION AUTO FF TIME FF SUPPRESS HP LASER JET Factory Setting =PLAIN PAPER =A4/LETTER =1 = - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 119
MODE CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL MENU EPSON FX-850 IBM PROPRINTER Factory Setting FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET=US ASCII AUTO LF=OFF AUTO MASK=OFF LEFT MARGIN=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=#### LINES=#### FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 120
USER'S GUIDE MODE NETWORK MENU BR-SCRIPT TCP/IP NETWARE APPLETALK NETBEUI DLC/LLC BANYAN LAT NETBIOS/IP ENET Factory Setting ERROR PRINT=OFF APT=OFF TCP/ - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 121
CHAPTER 4 4 OPTIONS CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 122
Optional accessories CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. ♦ Options Lower tray unit LT-500 Network board NC-4100h Additional memory 100pin DIMM IrDA interface IR-1000 See Lower tray unit See - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 123
Lower tray unit (LT-500) The Lower tray unit (tray 2) is a device that functions as an additional paper source. It can hold a maximum of 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb.). Paper cassette (Tray 1) 250 sheets Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 100 sheets Lower tray unit (Tray 2) 250 sheets Expands - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 124
hands and place it on top of the Lower tray unit, so that the alignment pins of the Lower tray unit are inserted into the guide holes in the underside of the printer. Fig. 4-2 Follow the instructions supplied with the Lower tray unit. 4-3 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 125
Change the following settings in the printer driver Properties tab. Select the paper size. Select the Paper Source and Media type. 4-4 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 126
as BR-Admin 32 and Network Printing software for the administrator are included. For more information about Set Up, see the Network User's Guide. Installing the Network board ☛ 1. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord. Disconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from the printer - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 127
☛ 3. Unscrew the two screws that secure the PCB access plate. Remove the plate. Fig. 4-4 ☛ 4. Remove the two screws securing the Network board cover plate and remove the plate. ☛ 5. Unpack the Network board. Fig. 4-5 4-6 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 128
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS ☛ 6. Insert the Network board connector into the PCB connector, and then secure it with the two screws removed in Step 4. Fig. 4-6 ☛ 7. Re-install the PCB access plate, and then secure it with the two screws you removed in Step 3. Fig. 4-7 4-7 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 129
☛ 8. Close the Interface cover. Fig. 4-8 ☛ 9. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the power switch. 4-8 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 130
RAM expansion CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS HL-1650: This printer has 8 Mbytes of standard memory and one modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory installed varies depending on the country where it is purchased.) HL-1670N: This printer has 16 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional expansion memory. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 131
♦ Minimum memory recommendation HL-1650 (Including 8 Mbytes of internal memory) HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes Letter/A4 Legal 300 dpi Standard Standard 600 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 132
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS HL-1670N (Including 16 Mbytes of internal memory) HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes Letter/A4 Legal 300 dpi Standard Standard - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 133
4 Bank SDRAM can be used. Note • For more information, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. • For the latest information, please visit our user support web site. 4-12 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 134
Installing additional memory CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS Install additional memory (DIMM) as follows: ☛ 1. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from the printer. Note Be sure to turn off the power to the printer before - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 135
☛ 3. Unscrew the two screws that secure the PCB access plate. Slide the plate toward you and remove it. Fig. 4-10 ☛ 4. Unpack the DIMM and hold it by the edges. ! Caution DIMM boards can be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity. Do not touch the memory chips or the board surface. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 136
CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS ☛ 6. Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly). Make sure the locks on each side of the DIMM snap inward into place. (To remove a DIMM, the locks must be released.) Fig. 4-11 ☛ 7. Install the PCB access plate. Secure the PCB access plate with the two screws. Fig. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 137
☛ 8. Close the Interface cover. Fig. 4-13 ☛ 9. Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from your computer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the power switch. ☛ 10. After you turn on the printer, the current RAM disk size will appear on the LCD. Check it to make sure - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 138
IrDA interface (IR-1000) CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS IR-1000 connects to any printer and print data without connecting cables. • Support IrDA1.1 Infrared communication standard. • Fully compatible with Windows® 95/98/Windows® Me, Windows NT® 4.0,Windows® 2000 Infrared printer device. • Transmits and - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 139
Optional font package (BS-3000) The optional font package (BS-3000) is a CD-ROM from which you can install the 136 PS3 Agfa TrueType Fonts. 4-18 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 140
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 141
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the consumables You need to replace the consumables periodically. When the time comes to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. (appears at intervals) TONER LOW See the TONER LOW message explanation in this chapter. TONER EMPTY See - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 142
Periodic maintenance parts You need to replace the maintenance parts periodically to maintain print quality. When it is time to replace parts, the following messages will appear on the LCD. REPLACE FUSER See "Maintenance messages" in this chapter. REPLACE PF KIT See "Maintenance messages" in this - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 143
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print approximately 6,500 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 0). ✒ Note • Toner consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page and the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 144
TONER LOW message (appears at intervals) TONER LOW If the LCD shows this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get a TONER EMPTY message. To replace the toner cartridge, refer to "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" in this - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 145
TONER EMPTY message CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages routinely. If the display shows the following message, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. TONER EMPTY Replacing the Toner cartridge ✒ - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 146
☛ 2. Pull out the Drum unit assembly. Fig. 5-2 ! Caution • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 147
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 3. Press the Lock lever down, and then pull the Toner cartridge out of the Drum unit assembly. Fig. 5-3 ! Caution • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ✒ Note • Be sure to seal - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 148
direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Use a genuine Brother Toner cartridge that is specially formulated to ensure optimum print quality. • Printing with unit. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of 3rd party toner, 3rd party Toner cartridges or 3rd - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 149
☛5 Remove the protective cover. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-5 ! Caution Install the Toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective cover. Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. 5-9 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 150
☛ 6. Install the new Toner cartridge into the Drum unit until you hear it lock into place. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the Lock lever is lifted automatically. Fig. 5-6 ! Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly or it may separate from the Drum unit when you - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 151
☛ 7. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the primary corona wire inside the Drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left several times. Return the tab to the Home position (L) before you re-install the Drum unit assembly. Home Position Fig. 5-7 ! Caution Make sure that you return the tab - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 152
determine the actual drum life, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages that will be printed by your drum. For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner. The printer should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. 5-12 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 153
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 1. Press the Cover release button; and then open the Front cover. Fig. 5-9 ☛ 2. Pull out the Drum unit assembly. Fig. 5-10 ! Caution • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 154
☛ 3. While pressing the Lock lever, pull the Toner cartridge out of the Drum unit assembly. Fig. 5-11 ! Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. ✒ Note Discard the used Drum unit according to local - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 155
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ☛ 5. Install the Toner cartridge into the new Drum unit until you hear it lock into place with a click. When the Toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. Fig. 5-12 ! Caution Make sure you install the Toner cartridge correctly, or it may - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 156
☛ 7. Reset the page counter referring to the instructions supplied with the new Drum unit. ✒ Note Do not reset the page counter when you replace only the Toner cartridge. ☛ 8. Close the Front cover. ✒ Note - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 157
Cleaning CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Clean the printer exterior and interior routinely. If printouts are stained with toner, clean the printer interior and Drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 158
Cleaning the printer interior ☛ 1. Turn off the power switch, and then unplug the power cord. Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from the outlet. ☛ 2. Press the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 159
☛ 3. Pull the Drum unit assembly out of the printer. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Fig. 5-15 ! Caution Handle the Drum unit carefully since it contains toner. If toner scatters and your hands or cloths get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. ✒ Note We recommend that you place the Drum - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 160
☛ 4. Gently wipe the scanner window with a soft dry cloth. Fig. 5-16 Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely HOT! When you open the covers of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustrations. ! Caution • Do not - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 161
☛ 5. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. Close the Front cover. Fig. 5-17 ☛ 6. Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the power switch. 5-21 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 162
Cleaning the corona wire ☛1 Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. Fig. 5-18 ☛ 2. Pull out the Drum unit assembly. Fig. 5-19 5-22 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 163
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ! Caution • We recommend that you place the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. ☛ 3. Clean the primary - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 164
☛ 4. Re-install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. ☛ 5. Fig. 5-21 Close the Front cover. 5-24 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 165
life 80,000 pages *1 50,000 pages *1 50,000 pages *1 200,000 pages *1 To purchase replacement Call Customer Support Call Customer Support Call Customer Support Call Customer Support *1 At 5% coverage print (A4-Letter size). The actual number of printed pages may vary depending on your average type - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 166
CHAPTER 6 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 167
LCD messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Error messages OOppeerraattoorr CCaallll MMeessssaaggee TONER EMPTY the indicated printer tray. Close the Front cover. FUSER OPEN FACE UP OPEN JAM XXXXXX MANUAL FEED BUFFER ERROR STORAGE FULL DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL Close the Jam clear cover. See - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 168
OOppeerraattoorr CCaallll MMeessssaaggee MEMORY FULL PRINT OVERRUN IGNORE DATA SIZE ERROR DX NO DX TRAY DX LEVER ERROR NO TRAY1 CLEAN DRUM UNIT AAccttiioonn Add the optional memory. See "Installing additional memory" in Chapter 4. • Reduce the resolution, or add the optional memory. See "Installing - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 169
Maintenance messages CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING WWaarrnniinngg MMeessssaaggee CHANGE DRUM SOON TONER LOW REPLACE PF KIT1/2 REPLACE FUSER KIT REPLACE LASER KIT AAccttiioonn The Drum unit is almost at the end - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 170
Service call messages When any of the following messages appear on the LCD, turn the printer Off, wait 5 seconds, and then turn the printer On again. If this does not clear the problem, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative. ERROR ### SERVICE CALL 6-4 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 171
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting paper handling First, ensure that you are using paper that meets the recommended paper specifications. See "What kind of paper can I use?" in Chapter 1. Problem of your software. Refer to your software application manual. • Clear the jammed paper referring to "Paper - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 172
Paper jams and how to clear them If paper jams in the printer, it will stop printing and display the following messages. The shaded areas in the following illustrations show the location of the jammed paper. JAM TRAY1 JAM INSIDE JAM TRAY2 JAM REAR JAM MP TRAY JAM DUPLEX PAPER JAM If you see - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 173
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Check the jam location and follow the instructions to remove the jammed paper. After you have followed the instructions, the printer will automatically resume printing. 6-7 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 174
JAM TRAY1 JAM TRAY1 Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ 1. Pull the Paper cassette completely out of the printer. ☛ 2. Fig. 6-1 Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Fig. 6-2 6-8 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 175
☛ 3. Install the paper cassette into the printer. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ! Caution Do not pull out the standard Paper cassette while paper is being fed from the optional Lower paper cassette because it will cause a paper jam. 6-9 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 176
JAM TRAY2 JAM TRAY2 Follow the instructions below to clear the paper jam: ☛ 1. Pull the Lower paper cassette completely out of the printer. ☛ 2. Fig. 6-3 Using both hands, pull the jammed paper out of the printer. ☛ 3. Fig. 6-4 Install the Lower paper cassette into the printer. 6-10 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 177
JAM MP TRAY CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING JAM MP TRAY Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Multi-purpose tray. Fig. 6-5 ☛ 2. Reset all the paper into the Multi-purpose tray correctly. Fig. 6-6 6-11 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 178
JAM INSIDE JAM INSIDE Follow the instructions below to clear the paper jam: ☛ 1. Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. ☛ 2. ☛ 3. Fig. 6-7 Pull the Drum unit assembly out of - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 179
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully. ! Caution • After having removed the jammed paper, if the printed page has a - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 180
JAM REAR JAM REAR Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: ☛ 1. Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. ☛ 2. Fig. 6-10 Pull the Drum unit assembly out of the printer. Fig. 6-11 6-14 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 181
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ! Caution • We recommend that you put the Drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth so you don't accidentally spill or scatter toner. • - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 182
! Caution After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot! Wait for the printer to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the printer. ☛ 5. Open the Jam clear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Jam clear cover ☛ 6. Fig. 6-14 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 183
☛ 7. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. ☛ 8. Fig. 6-16 Close the Front cover. 6-17 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 184
JAM DUPLEX ☛ 1. JAM DUPLEX Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: Open the Face up output tray. ☛ 2. Fig. 6-17 Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Fig. 6-18 6-18 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 185
☛ 3. Close the Face up output tray. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 6-19 ☛ 4. If the paper jam cannot be cleared, go to the next step. Pull the Duplex tray and Paper cassette out of the printer. ☛ 5. Fig. 6-20 Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Fig. 6-21 6-19 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 186
☛ 6. Install the Duplex tray and Paper cassette into the printer. Fig. 6-22 ✒ Note • The JAM DUPLEX message appears if you remove a sheet of paper from the Face down output tray after only one side has printed. • The paper sizes you can use for the Duplex Printing function are A4, Letter and Legal - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 187
PAPER JAM CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ☛ 1. PAPER JAM Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: Pull the Paper cassette completely out of the printer. ☛ 2. Fig. 6-23 Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Fig. 6-24 If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 10. 6-21 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 188
☛ 3. Press the Cover release button, and then open the Front cover. Fig. 6-25 ☛ 4. Pull the Drum unit assembly out of the printer. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer Fig. 6-26 If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 8. ☛ 5. Open the Face up output tray. Fig. 6-27 6-22 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 189
☛ 6. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Open the Jam clear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Jam clear cover ☛ 7. Fig. 6-28 Close the Jam clear cover. Close the Face up output tray. Fig. 6-29 6-23 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 190
☛ 8. Install the Drum unit assembly into the printer. Fig. 6-30 ☛ 9. Close the Front cover. ☛ 10. Install the paper cassette into the printer. 6-24 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 191
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the print quality This section provides information on that meets the specifications. A rough surfaced paper, paper that has absorbed moisture or thick media can cause the problem. See "What kind of paper can I use ?" in Chapter 1. • Make sure that you select the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 192
01234 Toner specks Hollow print All black Recommendation • Make sure you use paper that meets the specifications. Rough surfaced paper may cause this problem. See "What kind of paper can I use?" in Chapter 1. • The Toner cartridge may be damaged. Install a new Toner cartridge. See "Replacing the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 193
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Recommendation • If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the OPC drum surface. • Clean the drum unit - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 194
Image defect examples 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Recommendation ! Caution Do not try to clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with anything sharp, such as ball-point pen, etc. White Spots Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). • The - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 195
TROUBLESHOOTING meets the specifications. Rough surfaced paper or thick media can cause the problem. See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • Make window. • The fixing unit may be smudged. Call Customer Support. • Clean the corona wire. See "Cleaning the corona wire" in Chapter 5. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 196
CD bcde 1 34 Wrinkles or creases Recommendation • You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. See "How to clean the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. • Set the paper guides correctly. Make sure that the tips of the paper guides fit into - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 197
How to print correctly CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage. Recommendation • Make sure the printer cable is not too long. We recommend you use a parallel cable of - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 198
Problem My headers or footers appear when I view my document on screen but do not show up on printed pages. Recommendation • Most laser printers have a restricted - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 199
Other problems CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The printer cannot print. "There was an error writing correct printer is selected if you have an interface switching device. For DOS users Problem Unable to print from application software. Recommendation • Check that the DOS application software - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 200
BR-Script 3 language Problem The printer cannot print. The print speed slows down. The printer cannot print EPS data. Recommendation If "IGNORE DATA" appears on the LCD message, please - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 201
APPENDIX APPENDIX - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 202
Printer specifications ENGINE Technology Print Speed Warm Up Time First Print Time Resolution Electrophotographic Normal Up to 16 ppm Duplex Printing Up to 7.5 ppm Less than 25 sec*1 Less than 15 sec*2 Windows® 95 / 98 Me, HQ1200*3 Windows NT® 4.0 and 600 dpi Windows® 2000 300 dpi DOS - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 203
) Network Connectivity Interface Protocol Emulation Resident Fonts Management tool PCL BR-Script 3*8 Option 10/100 Base TX (option for HL1650, standard for HL-1670N) TCP/IP, EtherTalk, IPX/SPX, DEC LAT, Banyan VINES, NetBEUI, DLC/LLC BRAdmin Professional*6 Web Based Management*7 PCL6, BR-Script - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 204
4, 9, 16, 25 in 1 page 1 in 4, 9, 16, 25 Yes Quick Print Setup*16 6,500 A4/LTR pages @5% coverage 20,000 A4/LTR pages (1 page / job) HL-1650 HL-1670N 16.0" (W) x 16.7" (D) x 10.8"(H) (406 x 424 x 275 mm) Approx. 14.5 kg (32.0 lbs.) including the drum unit and toner cartridge Approx. 14.7 kg (32 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 205
W Less than 80 W Less than 12 W Less than 53 dB Less than 30 dB Yes Yes *1 23°C (73.4°F) *2 From standard Paper cassette *3 Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed. *4 High Resolution Control *5 Advanced Photoscale Technology *6 Original Windows - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 206
Print media and size APPENDIX The Paper trays and LCD panel descriptions in this manual are named as shown below. Upper paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional Lower tray Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 The printer loads paper from either the - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 207
Paper size Capacity Upper paper tray (Tray 1) Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional Lower Duplex printing tray unit (Tray 2) A4, Letter, Legal, 8.5 x 13 in., B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.) Width: 70 to 216 mm (215 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116 to 356 mm (4. - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 208
APPENDIX We recommend the following print methods (output tray) for each paper media type: Media type Plain paper Thick paper Recycled paper Transparencies Label Envelopes Card Stock Paper output Face down Face up ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Notes 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lbs.) 105 g/m2 to - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 209
What is important when you choose paper to use with this printer ♦ Before you purchase a large quantity of paper Make sure that the paper is suitable for the printer. ♦ Paper for plain paper copy Paper is divided by usage, such as paper for printing and paper for copying. The usage is usually - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 210
APPENDIX ♦ Acid paper and neutralized paper Paper can be classified as either acid paper or neutralized paper. Though modern paper manufacture methods started with acid paper, recently neutralized paper is taking the place of acid paper because of environment or preservation issues. However, many - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 211
Paper size Letter Folio Legal Executive A4 A5 A6 B5 (JIS) B6 (JIS) B5 (ISO) Envelope Monarch Envelope #9 Envelope #10 Envelope #11 Envelope DL Envelope C5 Envelope C6 Envelope B5 Envelope B6 210 x 297 mm 148 x 210 mm 105 x 148 mm 182 x 257 mm 128 x 182 mm 201 x 276 mm 110 x 220 mm 162 x 229 mm 114 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 212
emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. Since many application software packages support the HP LaserJet printer, your printer will operate at its optimum performance . • Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript Language Reference Manual. Menlo Park: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 213
Proprinter XL modes are the emulation modes this printer uses to emulate the industry-standard dot matrix printers of their respective manufacturer. Since most applications support these printers, you do not have to be concerned about compatibility. Appendix-12 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 214
Resident fonts APPENDIX 75 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped fonts This printer has the following scalable fonts and bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used will vary according to the current emulation mode. HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL modes ♦ Scalable fonts: Intellifont - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 215
♦ Type 1 font compatible fonts: • Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique • Calgary MediumItalic • Copenhagen Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • Portugal Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic ♦ Original fonts: • Bermuda Script • Germany • San Diego • US Roman ♦ Bitmapped fonts (Portrait and Landscape - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 216
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 MediumItalic • Cleveland - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 217
Symbol sets / Character sets OCR symbol sets When the OCR-A or OCR-B font is selected, its corresponding symbol set is always used. • OCR-A • OCR-B Appendix-16 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 218
HP LaserJet mode • Roman 8 (8U) • ISO Latin1 (0N) ISO Latin2 (2N) • ISO Latin5 (5N) • ISO Latin6 (6N) • PC-8 (10U) • PC-8 D/N (11U) • PC-850 (12U) • PC-852 (17U) • PC-775 (26U) • PC-1004 (9J) • PC-8 Turkish (9T) • Windows Latin1 (19U) • Windows Latin2 (9E) • Windows Latin5 (5T) • Windows Baltic (19L - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 219
EPSON mode • US ASCII • PC-8 • PC-8 D/N • PC-850 • PC-852 • PC-860 • PC-863 • PC-865 • PC-8 Turkish • German • UK ASCII I • French I IBM mode • PC-8 • PC-8 D/N • PC-850 • PC-852 • Danish I • Italy • Spanish • Swedish • Japanese • Norwegian • Danish II • UK ASCII II • French II • Dutch • South - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 220
♦ HP LaserJet 6P APPENDIX Appendix-19 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 221
The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see the Roman 8 character set. Appendix-20 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 222
♦ HP LaserJet IIP/6P, EPSON FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL APPENDIX ♦ EPSON FX-850 Appendix-21 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 223
The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set. Appendix-22 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 224
registered mark. All other brand and product names mentioned in this User's Guide are registered ♦ Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. The - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 225
) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-1650, HL-1670N Model Numbers : HL-16 Product Options : ALL complies with Part 15 of and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 226
B digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 227
must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. MANUFACTURED: Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Appendix-26 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 228
APPENDIX Declaration of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that this product is 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC). Issued by: Brother Industries, Ltd. Information & Document Company Appendix-27 - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 229
not be opened under any circumstances. ! Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ( For Finland and Sweden ) LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 230
APPENDIX IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin electrical plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point that is properly grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-pin plug type and - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 231
IMPORTANT - Wiring Information (For U.K. only) If the power cord supplied with this printer is not suitable for your electrical outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three pin plug. If the replacement plug is intended to take a fuse then fit a fuse with the same rating - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 232
APPENDIX The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured black or blue. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured red or brown. The outer sheath of the cord must - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 233
INDEX INDEX I - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 234
Job Cancel switch 3-2, 3-4 labels LCD LCD display LED lower tray unit LT-500 L 1-31 3-15, 6-1 3-15 3-14 4-2 4-2 M Macintosh maintenance message manual feed memory multi-purpose tray Multi-purpose tray multi-purpose tray extension 2-20 6-3 1-42 4-10 1-8, 1-21, 1-27 1-8 NC-4100h Network Network - Brother International HL-1650N | Users Manual - English - Page 235
3-32 INDEX reset printer scalable font scanner unit scanner window secure data service call message Set switch setup Storage Manager switch symbol set TCP/IP toner cartridge TONER LOW transparencies universal guide USB connector watermark 3-32 S Appendix-13 5-25 5-20 3-8 6-4 3-2, 3-12 3-37 2-17
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