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Brother HL-2460 Series User Manual

Brother HL-2460 Series User Manual

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Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please set up the printer while referring to the
Quick Setup Guide. You can view it on both the printed poster and the CD-ROM.
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer and keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference
at all times.
Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. You can see latest drivers and
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  • Page 1 Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please set up the printer while referring to the Quick Setup Guide. You can view it on both the printed poster and the CD-ROM.
  • Page 2 Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.
  • Page 3 • To prevent injuries, at least two people should lift the printer – making sure they hold the printer as shown in the illustration below. •...
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  • Page 12: Electronic Emission Notices

    A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 13 EN 60950, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2 ® Compliance Statement NERGY ® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product ® guidelines for energy efficiency. EN 60825 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-3 ® Program is to promote the development...

  • Page 14: Laser Notices

    Laser Notices Laser Safety (110-120 V Model Only) This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
  • Page 15 For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT ☛ Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ Varning – Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna Bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1.

  • Page 16: Safety Information

    Lpa < 70 dB (A) DIN 45635-19-01-KL2 Wiring Information (For U.K. Only) If the mains plug supplied with this printer is not suitable for your socket 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 the same rating fuse as the original.
  • Page 17 Remove a length of the cord outer sheath, taking care not to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside. Cut each of the three wires to the appropriate length. If the construction of the plug permits, leave the green and yellow wire longer than the others so that, in the event that the cord is pulled out of the plug, the green and yellow wire will be the last to disconnect.

  • Page 18: Compilation And Publication Notice

    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 contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 19 Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use fax-back system so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling.
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
  • Page 21 When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. ➄ Toner cartridge Documents (Quick setup guide & Safety sheet) CD-ROM Printer AC power cord Paper cassette ➀ ➅ Fig. 1-1 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ➃...
  • Page 22 Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 meters (10 feet). • The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the country where you purchased the printer. • If you use a USB cable, make sure it is a high speed twisted cable (12Mbps), and that you connect it to the USB connector of your PC.

  • Page 23: Initial Setup

    (For Windows Initial setup See the setup process from hardware setup to driver installation on a video. Install software You can install not only the printer driver but also the following utility items. For all users Printer Driver • •...

  • Page 24: Brother Solutions Center

    Introduction to our user support web page. You can easily access it and receive the latest drivers and information for this printer. Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance videos for this printer. We recommend that you view the videos before getting started. Make Disk Sets If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, copy the contents of the CD-ROM to floppy disks.
  • Page 25 See the setup process from hardware setup to driver installation on a video. BR-Script PPD Installer Printer driver This printer supports Mac OS versions 8.51, 8.6, 9.0 and 9.04. Manuals View the printer User’s Guide, Network User’s Guide and other documentation.
  • Page 26 Introduction to our user support web page. You can easily access it and receive the latest drivers and information for this printer. Maintenance Tutorial See the maintenance videos for this printer. We recommend that you view the videos before getting started.

  • Page 27: Multi-Purpose Tray

    Control panel Face down output tray Extension flap Top cover Multi-purpose tray Multi-purpose extension flap Upper paper cassette (Tray 1) Fig. 1-2 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
  • Page 28 Face up output tray AC power inlet Power switch Parallel interface connector USB connector Serial interface connector Network board slot (For HL-2460 only) Card slot (for optional CompactFlash Fig. 1-3 card)
  • Page 29 Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder, etc. If it is unavoidable that you must use the printer with these appliances, we recommend you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.

  • Page 30: Optimum Environmental Conditions

    Optimum environmental conditions Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity. Possible operation range Ambient temperature: Ambient humidity: Recommended operation range Ambient temperature: Ambient humidity: The machine must be level within 5mm (0.2”) both front to rear and left to right.

  • Page 31: Space Required For Installation

    Space required for installation Leave enough space around the printer. This space is necessary to operate the printer. The recommended (or minimum) space requirements are as follows: No options 100 mm 3.94 inches 600 mm 23.6 inches Fig. 1-4 Install optional Duplex unit, Lower tray and Mailbox.
  • Page 32 • Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight if the printer is unavoidably set up near a window. • Do not install the printer near other electronic equipment.

  • Page 33: Mp Tray

    Only A4 or Letter size ✔ Only A4 or Letter size ✔ ✔ 1-13 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2/3/4 Select the Media type from the printer driver 60 – 105 g/m 60 – 105 g/m (16 –...
  • Page 34 ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note When you print on thick paper, labels and card stock, we recommend that you select the media type setting as in the above table from the printer driver according to the paper weight. Tray 1...
  • Page 35 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ For more information, see page 1-21. 1-15 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Notes 60 g/m to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lbs.) 105 g/m to 150 g/m (28 to 40 lbs.) 150 g/m to 200 g/m (40 to 53 lbs.)

  • Page 36: Media Types In The Driver Settings

    Media types in the driver settings You can select the following media types in the driver settings. “Features in the printer driver” in Chapter 2. • Plain paper : • Thick paper : • Thicker paper : • Bond paper : •...

  • Page 37: Printable Area

    4.2 mm (0.17 inch) 5.08 mm (0.2 inch) 4.2 mm (0.17 inch) 5.08 mm (0.2 inch) 1-17 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 6.01 mm 4.2 mm 6.01 mm Europe/other countries 4.2 mm 5 mm 4.2 mm...
  • Page 38 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that they fit correctly into the slots.
  • Page 39 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Load paper in the paper cassette. Check that the paper is flat and below the limit M mark. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Install the paper cassette into the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-9 1-19...

  • Page 40: Pcl Driver

    ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Change the following settings in the printer driver. <PCL driver> <PS driver> Select the Paper size. 1-20 Select the paper size, media type etc. Select Tray 1. Select Tray 1.
  • Page 41 A4 100 g/m Letter 105 g/m Legal 105 g/m Executive, A5, B6 Switch 1: OFF Switch 2: OFF (27 lbs) Switch 1: ON (28 lbs) Switch 2: ON (28 lbs) Switch 1: OFF Switch 2: ON 1-21 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
  • Page 42 Tray ID setting (Only if the lower tray unit is installed) If somebody moves the cassette into another tray position and even if you print the data without knowing this has been done, the driver automatically selects the correct tray and prints according to this setting. Fig.
  • Page 43 • 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. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1.
  • Page 44 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. When loading paper in the multi-purpose tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray and remains below the limit M mark. Up to M mark. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note Make sure that the neatly stacked paper is correctly seated on the multi- purpose tray, otherwise paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam ☛...
  • Page 45 The top of the paper stack must be under the guides that are on both sides of the tray. The maximum thickness is 10 mm (or 0.39 inch). ☛ 5. Change the following settings in the printer driver. <PCL driver> CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER...
  • Page 46 <PS driver> Select the paper size. Select MP tray. 1-26...
  • Page 47 • Envelopes that are not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer • Envelopes that are pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile •...
  • Page 48 • If your application software does not support paper size selection on its print menu, you can change the paper size on the printer’s control panel under the PAPER menu. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1.
  • Page 49 ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note Envelopes that have been creased after they have been printed: At the back of the printer open the face-up output tray, push down the blue tabs at the left and right-hand sides as shown in the diagram below. When...
  • Page 50 The print surface must be face up. • The leading edge must be placed inside first so it rests lightly against the printer. • The top of the paper stack must be under the guides that are on both sides of the tray.
  • Page 51 ☛ 6. Change the following settings in the printer driver. <PCL driver> <PS driver> CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-31 Select the envelopes size, media type etc. Select MP tray. Select the envelope size. Select MP tray.
  • Page 52 The envelope should lie flat and not have baggy or flimsy construction. Purchase quality envelopes only from a supplier who understands that the envelopes will be used in a laser printer. All envelopes should be tested prior to use to ensure desirable print results.
  • Page 53 • If your application software does not support paper size selection on its print menu, you can change the paper size on the printer's control panel under the PAPER menu. Fig. 1-21 For more information, see Chapter 3.
  • Page 54 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the multi-purpose tray and lower it gently. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Pull out the multi-purpose extension flap. Fig. 1-22 Fig. 1-23 1-34...
  • Page 55 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. When you load paper in the multi-purpose tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray and remains below the limit M mark. Up to M mark. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Fig. 1-24 Fig. 1-25 1-35...
  • Page 56 The print surface must be face up. • The leading edge must be placed inside first so it rests lightly against the printer. • The top of the paper stack must be under the guides that are on both sides of the tray.
  • Page 57 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Select the following setting in the printer driver. <PCL driver> <PS driver> CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-37 Select the paper size, media type etc. Select MP tray. Select the paper size. MP tray...
  • Page 58 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 that is thick or should not be bent, such as thick paper, labels, card stock or envelopes.
  • Page 59 If you place paper in the multi-purpose tray when the setting MANUAL FEED = ON has been set in PAPER mode using the control panel, the printer will load paper only from the multi-purpose tray. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note When you feed paper manually, note the following: •...
  • Page 60 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE...
  • Page 61 The printer drivers for the following operating systems are on the supplied CD-ROM. The latest printer driver can also be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows •...

  • Page 62: Basic Tab

    For more 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. c Basic tab Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation etc. Select the Paper source etc..etc.

  • Page 63: Advanced Tab

    CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE c Advanced tab Change the tab settings by clicking these icons as follows: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options Destination 2–3...

  • Page 64: Print Quality

    ♦ Duplex To use duplex printing, you need to install the optional Duplex unit onto your printer. If you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for making duplex settings appears. Six types of duplex binding directions are available for each orientation.

  • Page 65: Device Options

    CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE ♦ Device Options Set the following print function modes in this tab. Job Spooling (For more information, see Chapter Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command/File Page Protection Print Date & Time Density adjustment 2–5...
  • Page 66 Job Spooling You can reprint a document without sending the data again (except for secure printing) from your PC because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting. • Last job reprint : • Secure Print : •...

  • Page 67: Accessories Tab

    When you install options, add those options and choose the settings for them in the Accessories tab as follows. You can manually add and remove the options for any optional unit devices that are installed on the printer. Tray settings, etc., will match the installed options. Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the current optional unit devices automatically and the available functions are reflected in the printer driver.

  • Page 68: Support Tab

    Support tab • You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page, Test page, etc.

  • Page 69: Details Tab

    For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. c Details tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you are using. Select the printer driver that you installed.

  • Page 70: Paper Tab

    Select the Paper size, Multi-page, Orientation, etc. Select the Paper source. When the Duplex unit or Mailbox unit is installed in the printer, add the installed options in the Device Options tab first. Then set the functions for those optional devices by pressing the More Options button.

  • Page 71: Graphics Tab

    CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE c Graphics tab Set the print quality, etc. 2–11...

  • Page 72: Device Options Tab

    c Device Options tab 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 Collate Job spooling Select the installed options from the list. (only when an HDD or CompactFlash card is installed) 2–12...
  • Page 73 ♦ Job Spooling You can print a document without resending the data or sending the password again (except Secure printing) from your PC because the printer saves data that you specify for reprinting. For more information, see Chapter 3. •...
  • Page 74 Several mail users can share a PC Usually, it is difficult to share e-mail software on one PC with several people. Brother’s Automatic E-mail Printing supports multiple users, so several people can use e-mail software on one PC. You can keep the current e-mail software.

  • Page 75: Bradmin Professional

    ♦ BRAdmin professional BRAdmin professional is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that are running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. It allows you to easily configure and check the status of your network-enabled printer.
  • Page 76 ♦ Network Printer Driver Wizard Save time and effort by using the Brother Network Printer Driver Wizard software to automate the installation and configuration of Brother networked printers in a TCP/IP environment. Use the Wizard to configure the printer TCP/IP settings and specify the Printer driver to be used.
  • Page 77 If the screen does not appear, click Start and choose Run, and then 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. 2–17 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE...

  • Page 78: Apple Laserwriter 8 Driver

    Brother HL-2460. c PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs) PPDs, in combination with the Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver, access the printer features and allow the computer to communicate with the printer. An installation program for the PPDs (“BR-Script PPD Installer”) is provided on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 79: Installing The Printer Driver For Macintosh

    Installing the printer driver for Macintosh <For Network users> ☛ 1. Turn on your Macintosh computer. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear automatically. ☛ 2. To install the BR-Script PPD file, click this icon.

  • Page 80: For More Information, See

    This printer has an Automatic emulation selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to ON. The printer can select the emulation among the following combinations:...
  • Page 81 • The EPSON or IBM emulation mode priority must be selected, because the printer cannot distinguish between them. Since the factory setting is the EPSON emulation mode, you might need to select the IBM emulation mode in the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode by using the control panel.
  • Page 82 Xon/Xoff (handshake protocol) DTR (ER) Robust Xon If a Network board (Brother NC-4100h) has been installed, use the control panel to select NETWORK. When necessary, use the control panel in the INTERFACE mode to select the interface or the serial communications parameters manually.
  • Page 83 INTERFACE mode. If you constantly use only one interface, we recommend that you select that interface in the INTERFACE mode. The printer allocates the entire input buffer to that interface when only one interface is selected.
  • Page 84 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” in Chapter 3.
  • Page 85 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 86 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL Fig. 3-1 3–1...
  • Page 87 You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with 7 switches Job Cancel Reprint Back Cancel, Reprint, +, −, Set, Back). (Go, Job Exit from the control panel menu, Reprint settings and Error messages. Pause/Continue printing.
  • Page 88 ✒ Note If you do not wish to print the remaining data when the printer is in PAUSE, you can cancel the job by pressing the switch to clear the PAUSE and return the printer to the “Ready” state.
  • Page 89 The display shows JOB CANCELLING until cancelling is completed. After cancelling the job, the printer returns to the READY state. When the printer is in any state except receiving data or printing, the display shows “NO DATA!!!” and you cannot cancel the job.
  • Page 90 This document can then be re-printed by anyone who is on the network or at the printer control panel. You can use the reprint function when the printer is READY or in the settings menu.
  • Page 91 RAMSIZE to 0MB when you have finished using secure printing. When you store the data in RAM, the data will be deleted when the printer power is turned off. We also recommend adding additional RAM if you want to be able to print a large amount of secure data.

  • Page 92: Reprinting The Last Job

    LCD shows “NO DATA STORED” for a short time. • If you want to cancel reprinting, press the • If the printer does not have enough memory to spool the print job data, it prints the last page only. • Pressing the or increase.
  • Page 93 Set the REPRINT function ON with SETUP mode using the control panel. ✒ Notes If you print using the driver supplied with the printer, the settings for Job Spooling in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made on the Control panel.

  • Page 94: Printing Proof Data

    ✒ Notes • If you have not installed the optional HDD or CompactFlash, the reprint data will be deleted when the printer is turned off. • If there is data in the job information that cannot be displayed on the LCD, the display shows “?”.

  • Page 95: Printing Public Data

    The printer will not print a PUBLIC document when you send it to the printer. You must use the control panel of the printer or connect to the printer through a web browser.

  • Page 96: Printing Secure Data

    Secure documents are password protected and only those people that know the password will be able to print the document. The printer will not print the document when you send it for printing; to print the document you must use the control panel of the printer (with password) or connect to the printer using a web browser.
  • Page 97 ↓ Press the switch or the ↓ If you press the switch, the display shows “PRESS SET TO PRINT”. 3–12 NO DATA STORED The printer will exit this menu after a time out period. Reprint switch.

  • Page 98: When There Is No Reprint Data In Memory

    ♦ When there is no reprint data in memory If the printer does not have reprint data in the buffer memory and you press Reprint switch, the LCD shows “NO DATA STORED.” ♦ To cancel the reprint job Pressing the...
  • Page 99 When you see the number you want, press the switch. – switch when the printer is the on-line state (READY), – switch when the printer is the on-line state, it goes – switch allows you to scroll forward or backward 3–14 –...
  • Page 100 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you press the switch when the printer is the on-line state, it goes off- line and the LCD goes to the menu display. Pressing the switch allows you to set the selected menu or number. After changing the menu or number, an asterisk appears briefly on the right hand side of the message.
  • Page 101 Since the asterisk indicates the selection, you can easily find the current settings as you scroll through the display. Back switch when the printer is the on-line state, it goes off- Back switch allows you to return to the previous level from the...
  • Page 102 The lamp light or blink to indicate the current printer status. DATA - Orange LED Blinking Data remains in the printer buffer. Receiving or processing data No remaining data 3–17 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 103 The display shows the current printer status. When you use the control panel switches, the display will change. If you take the printer off-line, the display changes to show the selected emulation. If any problems occur, the display shows the corresponding error message, maintenance message, or call service message to prompt you to take an action.
  • Page 104 Green (General) (Error) Orange (Setting) The printer is off-line or in sleep status. Ready to print Printing Warming Up Some problem has occurred at the printer. Selecting Menu Setting reprint times Pause 3–19 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 105 You can choose the messages that display on the second line of the LCD message as shown below. Choose NONE/PAGE/JOB in the LOWER LCD menu of the SETUP mode. READY READY JOB NAME READY PAGE = XXXX 3–20...

  • Page 106: Printer Status Messages

    Printer Status messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: READY PROCESSING SLEEP PRINTING PROGRAMING-WAIT SELF TEST PAUSE NOW INITIALIZING WARMING UP MEMORY SIZE=XX MB JOB CANCELLING RESOLUTION ADAPT PRESS SET TO PRINT...
  • Page 107 When you operate the following basic steps: ♦ If no control panel operations are performed for 30 seconds, the LCD automatically returns to READY. ♦ When you press the appears at the end of the display for short time. After that, the display returns to the previous menu level.
  • Page 108 ↓ MP FIRST ↓ ↓ MP FIRST Menu Press any of the switches printer off-line. – Press the switch to scroll forward or backward through the menus. Press the switch to proceed to the next menu level. – Press the switch.

  • Page 109: Table Of Contents

    ✒ Note The LCD panel descriptions for the Paper trays are as follows. There are 8 modes. For more information about the selections available for each mode, refer to the pages listed below. ♦ INFORMATION For m ♦ PAPER For m ♦...
  • Page 110 REMAIN LASER REMAIN TRANSFER CLEANING PAGE Printer serial number. ROM firmware version ROM date Network firmware version (only Network users) Network Build date (only Network users) The size of memory in this printer. =###### =###### =###### =###### =###### =###### =###### =###### Print the Cleaning page to clean the Thermistor.

  • Page 111: Paper

    c PAPER =AUTO/MP TRAY/TRAY 1/TRAY 2/TRAY 3/TRAY 4 SOURCE =OFF/ON MP FIRST Feed paper from the MP tray as priority. =A4/LETTER/LEGAL/…. MP SIZE Select the size of paper you loaded in the MP tray. A4/Letter/ Legal/... =OFF/ON MANUAL FEED =OFF/ON(LONG BIND)/ON(SHORT BIND) DUPLEX =STANDARD/MAILBOX1-10/MX STACK/ MX SORT OUTPUT...

  • Page 112: Setup

    SETUP = ENGLISH /FRANÇAIS /… LANGUAGE =NONE/PAGE COUNTER/JOB NAME LOWER LCD =0/1/2 LCD DENSITY =1MIN:99MIN POWER SAVE TIME =CONTINUE/STOP TONER LOW CONT: Continue printing even if a “ TONER EMPTY” error occurs. STOP: Stop printing if the “TONER EMPTY” error occurs. =OFF/ON AUTO CONTINUE =OFF/ON...
  • Page 113 SETUP (continued) Delete the data in CompactFlash card or HDD. DELETE STORAGE SECURE FILE PUBLIC FILE PROOF FILE DATA ID (HD) DATA ID (CF) MACRO ID (HD) MACRO ID (CF) FONT ID (HD) FONT ID (CF) FORMAT ID (HD) FORMAT ID (CF) =YY /MM /DD or MM /DD /YY or DD /MM /YY TIME STYLE DISPLAY...

  • Page 114: Print Menu

    You can check the total number of printed pages. COPIES Shows the number of printed pages. (1:999) This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation. ORIENTATION PORTRAIT or LANDSCAPE This printer can be adjusted to align the page format.
  • Page 115 =ON/OFF line feed and carriage return occur when the printer position reaches the bottom margin. =#### Set the left margin at column 0 to 126 columns at 10 cpi.
  • Page 116 PRINT MENU (continued) EPSON FX-850 FONT NO. FONT PITCH/POINT CHARACTER SET TABLE PRINT AUTO LF AUTO MASK LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN TOP MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN LINES =I0000:##### =###.## PC-8/… Set the symbol set or the character set. Print code table. =OFF/ON ON: CR→CR+LF OFF: CR→CR...
  • Page 117 PRINT MENU (continued) IBM PROPRINTER FONT NO. FONT PITCH/POINT CHARACTER SET TABLE PRINT AUTO LF AUTO CR AUTO MASK LEFT MARGIN RIGHT MARGIN TOP MARGIN BOTTOM MARGIN LINES =I0000:##### =###.## PC-8/… Set the symbol set and the character set. Print code table. =OFF/ON ON: CR→CR+LF, OFF: CR→CR...
  • Page 118 PRINT MENU (continued) HP-GL CHAR SET(STD) CHAR SET(ALT) PEN # SIZE PEN # GRAY BR-SCRIPT ERROR PRINT =#### =#### PEN1 to 6 (Set size and gray percentage for the selected pen.) PEN1 to 6 15, 30, 45, 75, 90 or 100 % (# is the selected pen number) =OFF/ON =OFF/ON...
  • Page 119 NETWORK (only Network users) TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLE IP ADDRESS= SUBNET MASK= GATEWAY= IP BOOT TRIES IP METHOD NETWARE NETWARE ENABLE NET FRAME =ON/OFF APPLETALK =ON/OFF NETBEUI =ON/OFF DLC/LLC =ON/OFF BANYAN =ON/OFF =ON/OFF NETBIOS/IP =AUTO/100B-FD/100B-HD/10B-FD/10B-HD ENET 3–34 =ON/OFF ###.###.###.### ###.###.###.### ###.###.###.### =AUTO/STATIC/RARP/BOOTP/DHCP =ON/OFF =AUTO/8023/ENET/8022/SNAP...

  • Page 120: Interface

    You need to set the time out period for the auto interface selection. = Level1:15 INPUT BUFFER Increase or decrease the input buffer capacity. When using the parallel interface PARALLEL HIGH SPEED BI-DIR RESTART PRINTER? =ON/OFF Turns high-speed parallel communications ON/OFF. =ON/OFF Turns bi-directional parallel communications ON/OFF. 3–35 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL...
  • Page 121 Data error check can be set to NONE, ODD or EVEN. =1 BITS/2 BITS Data separator can be set to 1 or 2 stop bits. =ON/OFF Handshake protocol can be set to ON/OFF. =ON/OFF =OFF/ON =0/1/2/3/4 =AUTO/OFF/90% =1:##MBYTE =ON/OFF =OFF/1H/….7D 3–36 RESTART PRINTER?

  • Page 122: Reset Menu

    RESET MENU Resets the printer and restores all printer settings – including command RESET PRINTER settings – to settings you have previously made with the control panel switches. Resets the printer and restores all printer settings – including command FACTORY RESET settings –...

  • Page 123: Set Date And Time

    c Set date and time --MENU-- INFORMATION ↓ --MENU-- SETUP ↓ SETUP DATE&TIME ↓ DATE&TIME YEAR ↓ YEAR =1999 ↓ YEAR =2000 ↓ YEAR =2000 ↓ DATE&TIME YEAR ↓ DATE&TIME MONTH ↓ DATE&TIME 2000/04/25 10:22 – Press the switch until “SETUP” mode appears. Press the switch.

  • Page 124: Set Ip Address

    Set IP Address --MENU-- INFORMATION ↓ --MENU-- NETWORK ↓ NETWORK TCP/IP ↓ TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLE ↓ TCP/IP IP ADDRESS= ↓ IP ADDRESS= 192.0.0.192 ↓ IP ADDRESS= 123.0.0.192 ↓ IP ADDRESS= 123.45.67.89 ↓ IP ADDRESS= 123.45.67.89 Press the switch. Press the switch.

  • Page 125: About Emulation Modes

    ♦ BR-Script 3 Mode BR-Script is an original Brother page description language and a PostScript language emulation interpreter. This printer supports level 3. The BR-Script interpreter of this printer enables full and satisfactory control of text and graphics on pages.
  • Page 126 ♦ HP-GL Mode The HP-GL mode is the emulation mode in which this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard plotter model HP-7475A. Many graphics and CAD applications support this type of plotter. Use this mode for optimum performance when printing from those types of applications.

  • Page 127: List Of Factory Settings

    PANEL, PAGE COUNTER and local language for display messages. • The COPY setting is always restored to the factory setting when the printer is turned off and on again. • It is not possible to reset the NETWORK settings using the control panel.
  • Page 128 SETUP LANGUAGE LOWER LCD LCD Density POWER SAVE TIME TONER LOW AUTO CONTINUE LOCK PANEL REPRINT PAGE PROTECTION EMULATION KEEP PCL RAMDISK SIZE TIME STYLE PRINT MENU MEDIA TYPE PAPER COPIES ORIENTATION PRINT POSITION AUTO FF TIME FF SUPPRESS HP LASERJET =ENGLISH =OFF =30MIN...
  • Page 129 PRINT MENU HP LASERJET (continued) (continued) EPSON FX-850 IBM PROPRINTER HP-GL BR-SCRIPT LEFT MARGIN=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=#### LINES=#### FONT NO.=#### FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET=US ASCIF AUTO LF=OFF AUTO MASK=OFF LEFT MARGIN=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=#### LINES=#### FONT NO.=#### FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00...
  • Page 130 NETWORK TCP/IP NETWARE APPLETALK NETBEUI DLC/LLC BANYAN NETBIOS/IP ENET INTERFACE SELECT AUTO IF TIME INPUT BUFFER PARALLEL RS-232C TCP/IP ENABLE=ON IP METHOD=AUTO IP ADDRESS=192.0.0.192 SUBNET MASK=0.0.0.0 GATEWAY=0.0.0.0 IP BOOT TRIES=3 IP METHOD=AUTO NETWARE ENABLE=ON NEE FRAME=AUTO =AUTO =AUTO =LEVEL 3 HIGH SPEED=ON BI-DIR=ON FAX MODE=OFF...
  • Page 131 INTERFACE RS-232C (continued) (continued) RING DELAY=0 REDUCTION=AUTO RAM SIZE=1MB RECEIVE=ON INTERVAL=OFF 3–46...
  • Page 132 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS...
  • Page 133 This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Options Lower tray unit (3 paper cassettes) LT-4000 See 4-3 See 4-4 CompactFlash card See 4-10 See 4-12 Optional font package BS-3000...
  • Page 134 You must install the small pad or the optional stabilizer (SB-4000) when you have the following printer configurations. Non Mailbox unit -------------------------- Mailbox unit (5 bins) --------------------------- Mailbox unit (10 bins) -------------------------- 1 Lower tray 4–2 2 Lower trays 3 Lower trays...
  • Page 135 It can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m lb.) in each tray. When all 3 trays are installed in the printer, the paper capacity expands to a total of 2100 sheets of plain paper. To purchase the optional lower tray unit, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.
  • Page 136 The Duplex unit is an optional device that allows printing on both sides of pages. When it is installed, you can select either duplex printing or simplex printing from the control panel or with a software command as follows. more information about the control panel, see PAPER mode in Chapter 3. To install the duplex unit, please see the Duplex Unit User’s Guide.
  • Page 137 The Mailbox unit is an optional device that is installed on the HL-2460 laser printer to allow you to direct your printouts to any bin that you specify. Please see the Mailbox User’s Guide to install the Mailbox unit. ♦...
  • Page 138 You can print large print jobs when no one is in the office. You can print 100 sheets of plain paper to each bin of the mailbox. When you remove bins #2, 4, 7, 9, the total output capacity is 1900 sheets (including the printer output tray).
  • Page 139 LAT and NetBEUI environments. Also, many useful utilities such as BRAdmin Professional for the administrator and Brother network printing software are included in the CD-ROM supplied with the HL-2460 printer. For setup, see the Network User’s Guide. Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 140 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Unscrew the three screws in the order shown, and then remove the metal plate. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Unscrew the two screws, and then remove the Network cover plate. x x x x z z z z Fig.
  • Page 141 Close the side cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Connect one end of the Ethernet Cable to the Network port of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 9. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the power switch.
  • Page 142 This printer has a slot for an optional CompactFlash card, which is a memory card. If you install an optional CompactFlash memory card, you can save macros, print log and fonts on it, and also select the re-print functions via the network.
  • Page 143 ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note Before removing the card, turn off the power switch and then unplug the power cord. To remove the card, pull the card out of the printer. Fig. 4-9 4–11 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS...
  • Page 144 The HL-2460 printer has 16 Megabytes of standard memory and 2 slots for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded up to 272 Megabytes by installing commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory fitted can vary depending on the printer model and country.)
  • Page 145 Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the power cord. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note Be sure to turn off the power to the printer before you install or remove the DIMM. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2.
  • Page 146 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Unscrew the three screws in the order shown, and then remove the metal plate. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Unpack the DIMM and hold it by its edge. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Hold the DIMM with your fingers on the side edges and thumb on the back edge.
  • Page 147 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 9. Reconnect the interface cable from your computer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 10. To check whether the DIMM has been installed correctly, you can print a Test page “Print Configuration”...
  • Page 148 • Setup guide ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note The supplied shorter cable is for other printers, do not use it for this printer model. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the power cord.
  • Page 149 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Unscrew the three screws in the order shown, and then remove the metal plate. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Insert the 4 shoulder screws, supplied with the HDD unit, into the bottom of the HDD. y y y y x x x x z z z z...
  • Page 150 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Install the HDD base plate by fitting the 4 Screws into the 4 holes of the metal plate so that the HDD pins point to the rear of the printer, and then secure the plate with the 4 screws.
  • Page 151 Install the side cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 10. Reconnect the interface cable from your computer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 11. Format the HDD from the control panel.
  • Page 152 IR-1000 connects to any printer and prints data without using connecting cables. • Supports IrDA1.1 Infrared communication standard. • Fully compatible with Windows 95/98/ Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Infrared printer device. • Transmits and receives data at up to 4 Mbits/sec.
  • Page 153 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS The optional font package (BS-3000) is the CD-ROM to install the 136 PS3 Agfa and TrueType Fonts. 4–21...
  • Page 154 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 155 The toner cartridge is in a bag inside the toner cartridge carton. A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print up to approximately 11,000 A4/Letter-size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage (if the print density is set at level 0). Fig.
  • Page 156 If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, toner consumption varies accordingly. Use a genuine Brother toner cartridge that is specially formulated to ensure optimum print quality. Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridge may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself.
  • Page 157 For more information on cleaning, see “Cleaning” in this chapter. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note To ensure optimum print quality, be sure to use quality toner cartri d ges. To obtain toner cartridges, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk...

  • Page 158: Remove The Toner Cartridge

    To replace the toner cartridge, follow these steps: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the top cover of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Remove the toner cartridge. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note Never touch or clean the transfer roller, or print quality may deteriorate.
  • Page 159 Hold the tab firmly and pull it until the sealing tape comes out all the way. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7. Install the new toner cartridge firmly into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Close the top cover of the printer.
  • Page 160 Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the Toner cartridge, be sure to clean the printer interior. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 161 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6 Install the paper cassette into the printer, and then close the multi purpose tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7 Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the printer. Fig. 5-6 Fig. 5-7 5–7...
  • Page 162 Be careful not to inhale the toner. Clean the printer interior as follows: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the power cord. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Open the top cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3.
  • Page 163 Fuser is HOT! Inside the printer Open the face up output tray ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Wipe off toner and paper dust from the metal plate in the printer with a dry, soft cloth. Metal plate Fig. 5-8 5–9...
  • Page 164 Install the toner cartridge into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 9. Close the top cover. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 10. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the printer. Fig. 5-9 Fig. 5-10 5–10...
  • Page 165 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 166 Remove the excess paper from the output tray. Load the paper that is specified in the printer driver in the paper tray or multi-purpose tray, and then press the Maximum number of lower trays is three. Remove additional trays.
  • Page 167 Change the job properties or install the Mailbox unit correctly. Install the DIMM correctly. Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. If this error message appears again, replace it with a new card.
  • Page 168 DOWNLOAD FULL FONT FULL MEMORY FULL IGNORE DATA ACCESSORY ERROR Add optional memory. See “Installing additional memory” in Chapter 4. Add optional memory. See “Installing additional memory” in Chapter 4. Add optional memory. See “Installing additional memory” in Chapter 4. Postscript error has occurred.
  • Page 169 TONER EMPTY REPLACE PF KIT1 REPLACE PF KIT2 REPLACE PF KIT3 REPLACE PF KIT4 REPLACE FUSER REPLACE LASER REPLACE TRANSFER Replace the new toner cartridge referring to Chapter 5. Consult your dealer for a replacement paper feeding kit. Consult your dealer for a replacement paper feeding kit. Consult your dealer for a replacement paper feeding kit.
  • Page 170 ERROR ### Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. If this does not clear the problem, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative. 6–5 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 171 First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. See “What kind of paper can I use?” in Chapter 1. Problem The printer does not load paper. The printer does not load paper from the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 172 If paper jams in the printer, it will stop printing and display the following messages: JAM TRAYXXXX JAM MP TRAY JAM INSIDE JAM REAR JAM DUPLEX JAM MAILBOX ♦ Paper jam in the Upper paper tray (Tray1) or Lower tray (Tray 2/3/4) ♦...
  • Page 173 Paper may jam in the paper cassette, inside the printer, in the face up output tray or at the paper exit. Check the jam location and follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. If the error message still appears on the LCD after you remove the jammed paper, there may be an additional paper jammed in another position.
  • Page 174 JAM TRAYXXX XXXX indicates the tray number that contains jammed paper. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note The paper trays and LCD panel descriptions in this manual are named as shown below. Upper paper tray Optional Lower tray 6–9 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig.
  • Page 175 If a paper jam occurs inside the paper tray, follow these steps: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Pull the paper cassette out of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Remove the jammed paper. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note •...
  • Page 176 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Install the paper cassette into the printer. Caution Do not pull out the upper paper cassette while paper is being fed from the lower paper cassette because it will cause a paper jam.
  • Page 177 Make sure that the paper is inserted fully into the multi-purpose tray and touches the back of the tray and remains below the limit M mark. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Open the top cover of the printer and close it, or press the printing. Fig. 6-4 6–12...
  • Page 178 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the top cover of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Remove the toner cartridge. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Lift up the metal plate inside the printer. Fig. 6-6 6–13 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 6-5...
  • Page 179 Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot. When you open the top cover of the printer, never touch the fuser and fixing roller. Inside the printer Caution • After having removed the jammed paper, if the printed page has toner stains, print several test pages before restarting your print job.
  • Page 180 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Push the metal plate down. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Install the toner cartridge firmly into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7. Close the top cover of the printer. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note If a paper jam occurs when using A6 size paper, remove the jammed paper, turn over the stack of the paper in the paper cassette, and print it again.
  • Page 181 JAM REAR ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the top cover of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Slowly pull the jammed paper from the paper exit with both hands. Fig. 6-9 Fig. 6-10 6–16 Fig. 6-8...
  • Page 182 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Close the top cover of the printer. Fig. 6-11 6–17...
  • Page 183 Open the top cover of the printer. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note If a duplex unit is installed on the printer, remove it from the printer. After removing the jammed paper, re-install the duplex unit onto the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2.
  • Page 184 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 3. Slowly remove the jammed paper with both hands. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Close the face up output tray. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Close the top cover of the printer. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 6-14 Fig. 6-15 6–19...
  • Page 185 JAM DUPLEX ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the top cover of the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 2. Slowly remove the jammed paper from the paper exit of the duplex unit with both hands. Fig. 6-17 Fig. 6-18 6–20...
  • Page 186 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Remove the duplex unit from the printer with both hands. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note Look inside the printer duplex unit slot and make sure that the jammed paper is not in there. Caution Remove the duplex unit by holding it firmly with both hands because the shaded part in the illustration is heavier.
  • Page 187 ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 5. Remove the jammed paper from inside the duplex unit. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 6. Re-install the duplex unit into the printer. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 7. Close the duplex unit cover gently. Fig. 6-20 Fig. 6-21...
  • Page 188 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 8. Close the top cover of the printer. Fig. 6-22 6–23...
  • Page 189 JAM MAILBOX If a paper jam occurs in the mailbox unit, follow these steps: ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 1. Open the rear cover of the mailbox unit. Fig. 6-24 6–24 Fig. 6-23...
  • Page 190 Close the rear cover of the mailbox. ☛ ☛ ☛ ☛ 4. Open the top cover of the printer, and then close it to resume printing. ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note If this message still appears on the LCD even after you removed the jammed paper, turn off the printer.
  • Page 191 See “Positioning the printer” in Chapter 1. • If the whole page is too light, the toner save mode may be on. Disable the toner save mode in the printer Properties tab of the Driver. • Try installing a new toner cartridge.
  • Page 192 Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. See “What kind of paper can I use” in Chapter 1. • Select the ‘Thick paper mode’ in the printer driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. •...
  • Page 193 See "Replacing the Toner cartridge" in Chapter You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. See "Cleaning the printer Tutorial" movie on the supplied CD-ROM. Print the Cleaning page. This consists of 2 sheets which can be printed by selecting the Maintenance selection under the INFORMATION menu on the control panel.
  • Page 194 Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected as ‘Set as Default’. • Check that the printer is not connected to the same port that is also connected to a mass storage device or scanner. Remove all other devices and then connect the port only to the printer.
  • Page 195 • This problem is usually related to serial interface settings. Your computer is not recognizing the printer input buffer’s full signal. This could be caused by an incorrect serial cable (incorrectly wired or too long) or incorrect setup of your computer serial interface.
  • Page 196 • Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the correct printer is selected if you have an interface- switching device. • If you are using a serial interface, make sure that the slide switch...
  • Page 197 Unable to print from application software. • Check that the DOS application software interface settings match that of your printer: for example, if you are using a parallel printer cable, you would most likely set your DOS software printer port to LPT1. •...
  • Page 198 • The HDD is installed correctly. • The installed HDD is formatted correctly. Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. If this error message appears again, replace the HDD with a new one.
  • Page 199 APPENDIX...
  • Page 200 Restart with software command for 10 second first print Appendix–1 780 nm 25 ns 5 mW max. HQ1200 (Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed.) 600 dpi 300 dpi 600 dpi HQ1200 (Brother HQ1200 technology provides the best print quality while printing at full engine speed.)
  • Page 201 Resident Printer Fonts ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (time- out), it enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the printer was turned off. The default time-out is 30 minutes. You can change the default setting by using the Control panel.
  • Page 202 160 Mbytes, you will need to remove the already installed 16 Mbytes DIMM and replace it with a higher capacity DIMM.) The standard memory installed varies depending on the printer model and country. 7 switches, 1 LED, and 2 lines by 16-column liquid crystal...
  • Page 203 Power Source Power Consumption Noise Noise per ISO 9296 Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight U.S.A. and Canada: Europe and Australia: Printing: Stand-by: Stand-by in sleep mode: 16 W or less OFF : The only way to achieve 0W power consumption is to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
  • Page 204 ✔ Only A4 or Letter size ✔ Only A4 or Letter size ✔ ✔ Appendix–5 Select the Media type from the printer driver 60 – 105 g/m (16 – 28 lbs.) ✔ ✔ Plain paper ✔ ✔ Plain paper ✔...
  • Page 205 ✒ ✒ ✒ ✒ Note When you print on thick paper, labels and card stock, we recommend that you select the media type setting in the printer driver according to the paper weight as in the above table. Tray 1...
  • Page 206 We recommend the following print methods (output tray) for each paper media type: Jump to the page for each printing method by clicking the check mark in the following table. Media type Face down Plain paper Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper Thicker paper Transparency...

  • Page 207: Recommended Paper

    Use neutral paper; avoid acidic or alkaline paper. ♦ Use Long grain paper. ♦ Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. ♦ This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. 60 g/m to 105 g/m (16lb to 28lb) 105 g/m...
  • Page 208 This printer has the following scalable fonts and bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used vary according to the current emulation mode. HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes ♦ Scalable Fonts: Intellifont Compatible Fonts: • Alaska, Extrabold •...
  • Page 209 Brother Original Fonts: • Bermuda Script • Germany • San Diego • US Roman Bitmapped Fonts (Portrait and Landscape): • LetterGothic16.66 Medium, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • OCR-A • OCR-B Appendix–10...
  • Page 210 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 •...
  • Page 211 You can select the symbol and character sets in the PRINT MENU, EMULATIONS Settings in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. When you have selected the HP-GL emulation mode, you can select the standard or alternate character set in the PRINT MENU, HP-GL Settings. See PRINT MENU in Chapter 4.
  • Page 212 APPENDIX Appendix–13...
  • Page 213 Appendix–14...
  • Page 214 APPENDIX Appendix–15...
  • Page 215 Appendix–16...
  • Page 216 APPENDIX Appendix–17...
  • Page 217 Appendix–18...
  • Page 218 APPENDIX Appendix–19...
  • Page 219 Symbol (19M) Windings (579L) The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 characters set.
  • Page 220 APPENDIX The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are hexadecimal code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set.
  • Page 221 Appendix–22...
  • Page 222 APPENDIX Appendix–23...
  • Page 223 Appendix–24...
  • Page 224 APPENDIX Appendix–25...
  • Page 225 Appendix–26...
  • Page 226 APPENDIX Appendix–27...
  • Page 227 Appendix–28...
  • Page 228 APPENDIX Appendix–29...
  • Page 229 Appendix–30...
  • Page 230 ♦ Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont Compatible Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Typeface Alaska Antique Brougham Cleveland Connect-Guatemala Letter Set ID Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 I S O 8 8 5 9 - 1 0 L a t i n 6...
  • Page 231 PCL Symbol Set Typeface(Continued) LetterGothic Mary- Oklahoma Set ID Symbol Set 16.66** Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 1 0 U PC-8 1 1 U PC-8 D/N 1 2 U PC-850 1 7 U PC-852 2 6 U PC-775...
  • Page 232 ♦ Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Typeface Atlanta Set ID Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 1 0 U...
  • Page 233 PCL Symbol Set Typeface Bermuda Script Set ID Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 1 0 U PC-8 1 1 U PC-8 D/N 1 2 U PC-850 1 7 U PC-852 2 6 U PC-775 PC-Turk...

  • Page 234: Print Bar Codes Or Expanded Characters

    One of the unique features of the PCL mode of this printer is that it supports CCITT G3/G4 type data compression and TIFF format. The printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes.

  • Page 235: Bar Code Mode

    ♦ Bar Code Mode n = “t0” or “T0” n = “t1” or “T1” n = “t3” or “T3” n = “t4” or “T4” n = “t5” or “T5” n = “t6” or “T6” n = “t9” or “T9” n = “t12” or “T12” n = “t13”...

  • Page 236: Bar Code

    ♦ Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing n = “s0” or “S0” n = “s1” or “S1” n = “s3” or “S3” This parameter selects the bar code style as above. When the EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code mode is selected, this bar code style parameter is ignored.

  • Page 237: Quiet Zone

    Human readable line OFF All others This parameter specifies whether or not the printer prints the human readable line below the bar code. Human readable characters are always printed with OCR-B font of 10 pitch and all the current character style enhancements are masked.
  • Page 238 ♦ Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing Offset in X-axis n = “xnnn” or “Xnnn” This parameter specifies the offset from the left margin in the “u”- or “U”- specified unit. ♦ Bar Code & Expanded Character Offset in Y-axis n = “ynnn”...

  • Page 239: Expanded Character Rotation

    ♦ Expanded Character Rotation n = “a0” or “A1” n = “a1” or “A1” n = “a2” or “A2” n = “a3” or “A3” ♦ Bar Code Data Start n = “b” or “B” Data that follows “b” or “B” is read in as bar code data. Bar code data must end with the “...
  • Page 240 If the check digit is incorrect, the printer calculates the correct check digit automatically so that the correct bar code data will be printed. When EAN13 is selected, adding “+” and a 2-or 5- digit number after the data can create an add-on code.

  • Page 241: Box Drawing

    • When ISBN (EAN) is selected with the parameter “t130” or “T130”: Same rules apply as for “t5” or “T5” • When ISBN (UPC-E) is selected with the parameter “t131” or “T131”: Same rules apply as for “t6” or “T6” •...
  • Page 242 APPENDIX 'Post Net LPRINT CHR$(27);"it4r1o0x00y60b1234567890?\"; 'EAN-8 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x00y70b1234567?\"; 'UPC-A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x50y70b12345678901?\"; 'EAN-13 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x100y70b123456789012?\"; 'UPC-E LPRINT CHR$(27);"it6r1o0x150y70b0123456?\"; 'Codabar LPRINT CHR$(27);"it9r1s0o0x00y100bA123456A\"; 'Code 128 set A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it12r1o0x00y120bCODE128A12345?\"; 'Code 128 set B LPRINT CHR$(27);"it13r1o0x00y140bCODE128B12345?\"; 'Code 128 set C LPRINT CHR$(27);"it14r1o0x00y160b";CHR$(1);CHR$(2);"?\"; 'ISBN(EAN) LPRINTCHR$(27);"it130r1o0x00y180b123456789012?+12345\"; 'EAN 128 set A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it132r1o0x00y210b1234567890?\";...
  • Page 243 – switch + & - switch + switch accessory AC power inlet Advanced Photoscale Technology Analysis Tool Software Apple LaserWriter automatic e-mail printing automatic emulation selection automatic interface selection back light Back switch bar code control bitmapped font bonus software BRAdmin professional BR-SCRIPT BR-Script 3...
  • Page 244 face down out put tray face down printing face up output tray face up printing factory setting font front view Go switch Hard Disk Drive HP LaserJet mode HP-GL mode HQ1200 IBM Proprinter XL mode information mode interface interface mode IP address IR-1000 Ir-DA...
  • Page 245 P (continued) print menu print menu mode print quality printable are printer driver printer status message proof data public data quality quality mode reprint reprint switch reset menu mode SB-4000 scalable font secure data serial interface connector Set switch setup...

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