Brother International HL-6050DN Users Manual - English - Page 7

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Routine maintenance

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5-1

Replacing the consumable items

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5-1

Toner cartridge

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5-2

TONER LOW Message

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5-2

TONER LIFE END message

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5-2

Replacing the toner cartridge

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5-3

Drum unit

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5-8

CHANGE DRUM SOON message

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5-8

Replacing the drum unit

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5-8

Replacing Maintenance Parts

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5-13

Maintenance Messages

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5-13

Cleaning

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5-14

Cleaning the outside of the printer

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5-14

Cleaning the inside of the printer

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5-15

Cleaning the corona wire

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5-17

6

Troubleshooting

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6-1

LCD messages

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6-1

Error messages

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6-1

Maintenance messages

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6-3

Call service messages

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6-3

Troubleshooting paper handling

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6-4

Paper jams and how to clear them

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6-5

JAM MP TRAY (paper jam in the multi-purpose tray)

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6-6

JAM TRAY 1 / TRAY 2 (Paper jam inside the Paper tray)

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6-7

JAM INSIDE (paper jam inside the printer)

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6-9

JAM REAR (paper jam behind the back output tray)

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6-12

JAM DUPLEX (paper jam in the duplex unit)

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6-15

Improving the print quality

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6-17

Solving print problems

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6-22

Other problems

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6-23

Printing from DOS

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6-23

BR-Script 3

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6-23

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Appendix (Specifications, fonts and bar code)

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A-1

Printer specifications

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A-1

Engine

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A-1

Controller

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A-2

Software

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A-2

Control panel

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A-2

Paper handling

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A-3

Media specifications

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A-3

Supplies

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A-3

Dimensions / Weights

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A-4

General

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A-4

System requirements

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A-4

Important information for choosing your paper

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A-5

Quick reference for bar code control commands

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A-7

Print bar codes or expanded characters

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A-7

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Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries)

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B-1

Brother Numbers

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B-1

Important information: Regulations

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B-2

Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only)

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B-2

IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only)

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B-2

Section	Page
Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes	2
To use the printer safely	3
Trademarks	4
Compilation and Publication Notice	4
Table of Contents	5
About this printer	9
What is in the box?	9
Interface cable	9
Front view	10
Back view	11
Positioning the printer	12
Power supply	12
Environment	12
What kind of paper can I use?	13
Type and size of paper	13
Recommended paper	15
Printable area	16
Printing methods	18
Printing on plain paper	18
Printing on plain paper from the paper tray	18
Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray)	21
Printing on thick paper, labels and card stock	24
Printing on envelopes	29
Types of envelopes to avoid	29
Printing on envelopes from the MP tray	31
Printing on transparencies	36
Printing on transparencies from the paper tray	36
Printing on transparencies from the MP tray	39
Printing on both sides of the paper	43
Manual duplex printing from the paper tray (For PCL printer driver)	43
Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray	44
Automatic duplex printing (available for HL-6050D and HL-6050DN only)	45
Booklet printing (for the PCL printer driver) (available for HL-6050D and HL-6050DN only)	47
Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper	48
Carbon copy printing	50
Driver and software	51
Printer driver	51
For Windows®	52
Features in the PCL printer driver	52
Features in the BR-Script printer driver (PS printer driver)	60
For Macintosh®	66
Software (Windows® users)	69
Software for Networks	69
BRAdmin Professional	69
Driver Deployment Wizard	69
Web BRAdmin	69
Automatic emulation selection	70
Automatic interface selection	70
Printer settings	71
Factory settings	71
Control panel	72
Control panel	72
Buttons	73
Go button	73
Job Cancel button	73
Reprint button	74
Reprinting from RAM	74
Reprinting the last job	74
Printing Proof data	75
Printing Public data	76
Printing Secure data	76
+ or - button	78
To move through menus on the LCD	78
To enter numbers	78
Back button	78
Set button	78
Light-emitting diode (LED)	79
Data - Orange LED	79
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)	80
Back light	80
LCD message	81
Printer status messages	81
How to use the control panel	82
Control Panel LCD menu	84
INFORMATION	85
PAPER	86
QUALITY	86
SETUP	87
PRINT MENU	88
NETWORK (only on a Network)	91
INTERFACE	92
RESET MENU	92
Set IP Address	93
About emulation modes	94
HP LaserJet Mode	94
BR-Script 3 Mode	94
EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Mode	94
List of factory settings	95
Network factory default setting	95
For visually-impaired users	99
Buzzer indications	99
Braille symbols	100
Options	101
Optional accessories and supplies	101
Lower tray unit (LT-6000)	102
Network board (NC-6100h) (For HL-6050 and HL-6050D)	103
Installing the network board	103
Wireless print server (NC-7100w)	106
Installing the network board	106
CompactFlash® card	109
Inserting the CompactFlash® card	110
DIMM	111
Installing additional memory	112
Optional fonts package	115
Selecting the optional fonts	115
Routine maintenance	116
Replacing the consumable items	116
Toner cartridge	117
TONER LOW Message	117
TONER LIFE END message	117
Replacing the toner cartridge	118
Drum unit	123
CHANGE DRUM SOON message	123
Replacing the drum unit	123
Replacing Maintenance Parts	128
Maintenance Messages	128
Cleaning	129
Cleaning the outside of the printer	129
Cleaning the inside of the printer	130
Cleaning the corona wire	132
Troubleshooting	133
LCD messages	133
Error messages	133
Maintenance messages	135
Call service messages	135
Troubleshooting paper handling	136
Paper jams and how to clear them	137
JAM MP TRAY (paper jam in the multi-purpose tray)	138
JAM TRAY 1 / TRAY 2 (Paper jam inside the Paper tray)	139
JAM INSIDE (paper jam inside the printer)	141
JAM REAR (paper jam behind the back output tray)	144
JAM DUPLEX (paper jam in the duplex unit)	147
Improving the print quality	149
Solving print problems	154
Other problems	155
Printing from DOS	155
BR-Script 3	155
Appendix (Specifications, fonts and bar code)	156
Printer specifications	156
Engine	156
Controller	157
Software	157
Control panel	157
Paper handling	158
Media specifications	158
Supplies	158
Dimensions / Weights	159
General	159
System requirements	159
Important information for choosing your paper	160
Quick reference for bar code control commands	162
Print bar codes or expanded characters	162
Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries)	169
Brother Numbers	169
Important information: Regulations	170
Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only)	170
IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only)	170
Internal laser radiation	170
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety	171
Disconnect device	171
Caution for LAN connection (For model HL-6050DN only)	171
IT power system (For Norway only)	171
Geräuschemission / Acoustic noise emission (for Germany only)	171
Wiring information (for UK)	171
Appendix (For USA and Canada)	173
Brother Numbers	173
Important information: Regulations	175
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA)	175
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada)	176
Laser Notice	176
Laser Safety (100 to 120 volt model only)	176
FDA Regulations (100 to 120 volt model only)	176
Internal laser radiation	176
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety	177
Disconnect device	177
Caution for LAN connection (For model HL-6050DN only)	177

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