Brother HL 2035R User Manual

							USER’S GUIDE
Brother Laser Printer
HL-2035
 
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen 
Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you 
can use it quickly if you need to.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com
 where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and 
utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
Note: Not all models are available in all countries.
Version A
ENG
 
						

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Using this guide
Symbols used in this guide
We use the following icons throughout this User’s Guide:
 Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
 Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
 Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.
 Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the 
printer or other objects.
 Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the 
printer.
 Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how 
the operation works with other features.
 
						

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Safety precautions
To use the printer safely
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. 
WARNING 
There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the inside of the printer, make sure 
you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet.
 
 
 
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
 
 
 
After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot. When you open 
the front or back cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
  
Inside the printer
(Front View)
 
Open the back cover
(Back View)
 
						

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The fuser unit is marked a caution label. Please do not remove or damage the label.
 
 
 
Do not use flammable substances, any type of spray or organic solvent/liquids containing ing 
alcohol/ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical 
shock. 
  
Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite 
inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-
free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.
 
CAUTION 
Cleaning the outside of the printer:
• Make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet.
• Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside 
surface of the printer.
• Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia.
 
 
						

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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. 
Apple, the Apple Logo, Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States 
and other countries.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and other countries.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
Citrix and MetaFrame are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. in the United State.
All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered trademarks of 
their respective companies.
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.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained 
herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the 
materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
© 2008 Brother Industries Ltd.
Shipment of the Printer
If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during transit. 
We recommend that you save and use the original packaging. The Printer should also be adequately insured 
with the carrier.
 
						

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Table of Contents
1 About this printer 1
What is in the box? ....................................................................................................................................1
Interface cable .....................................................................................................................................1
Front view ............................................................................................................................................2
Back view ............................................................................................................................................2
Positioning the printer ................................................................................................................................3
Power supply .......................................................................................................................................3
Environment ........................................................................................................................................3
2 Printing Methods 4
What kind of paper can I use? ...................................................................................................................4
Type and size of paper ........................................................................................................................4
Recommended paper ..........................................................................................................................5
Printable area ......................................................................................................................................6
Printing methods ........................................................................................................................................7
Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies .....................................................................7
Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes ...................................................................................13
Duplex Printing ........................................................................................................................................17
Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper .............................................................................17
Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplex printing) ............................................................17
3 Driver and software 20
Printer driver ............................................................................................................................................20
For Windows® ..................................................................................................................................22
For Macintosh®..................................................................................................................................29
Uninstalling the printer driver.............................................................................................................31
4 Control panel33
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...................................................................................................................33
Service call indications ............................................................................................................................37
Control panel button (Go button) .............................................................................................................39
Print a test page ................................................................................................................................40
Print a Printer Settings page..............................................................................................................41
5 Routine maintenance 42
Replacing the consumable items .............................................................................................................42
Consumables.....................................................................................................................................42
Toner cartridge ..................................................................................................................................43
Drum unit ...........................................................................................................................................48
Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................52
Cleaning the outside of the printer.....................................................................................................52
Cleaning the inside of the printer .......................................................................................................53
Cleaning the corona wire ...................................................................................................................56
 
						

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6 Troubleshooting 58
Identifying your problem ..........................................................................................................................58
Error messages in the Status Monitor .....................................................................................................59
Error message printout ............................................................................................................................60
Paper handling ........................................................................................................................................60
Paper jams and how to clear them ..........................................................................................................61
Other problems ........................................................................................................................................67
For Macintosh
® with USB ..................................................................................................................67
Improving the print quality .................................................................................................................67
Solving print problems .............................................................................................................................72
A Appendix73
Printer specifications................................................................................................................................73
Engine ...............................................................................................................................................73
Controller ...........................................................................................................................................73
Software ............................................................................................................................................74
Control panel .....................................................................................................................................74
Paper handling ..................................................................................................................................74
Media specifications ..........................................................................................................................75
Supplies .............................................................................................................................................75
Dimensions / weights.........................................................................................................................75
Other..................................................................................................................................................76
System Requirements .......................................................................................................................76
Important information for choosing your paper ..................................................................................77
B Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries) 80
Brother Numbers .....................................................................................................................................80
Important information: Regulations ..........................................................................................................81
Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only)................................................................................81
IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) ....................................................................81
Internal laser radiation .......................................................................................................................82
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419............................................................................................82
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety .........................................................................................................83
EC Declaration of Conformity  ...........................................................................................................84
C Index85
 
						

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What is in the box?1
When you unpack the printer, check that you have all of the following parts.
Note
The AC power cord may be slightly different than the one in the illustration above, depending on which 
country you bought the printer in.
 
Interface cable1
The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate interface cable for the 
interface you intend to use (USB, Parallel or Network).
„USB cable
Do not use a USB interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
Do not connect the USB cable to a non-powered hub or a Mac
® keyboard.
When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB connector of your PC.
USB is not supported under Windows
® 95 or Windows NT®4.0.
About this printer1
 
Printer
 
Quick Setup Guide
 
CD-ROM
 
Drum unit and toner 
cartridge assembly
 
AC power cord
 
						

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Front view1
 
1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap)
2 Control Panel
3 Manual Feed slot
4 Manual Feed Paper Guides
5 Paper Tray
6 Power Switch
7 Front Cover
8 Face-down Output Tray
Back view1
 
1 Back Cover
2 AC Power Connector
3 Side Cover
4 USB Interface Connector
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Positioning the printer1
Please read the following before you use the printer. 
Power supply1
Use the printer within the recommended power range.
The power cord, including extensions, should not be longer than 5 meters (16.5 feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, such as an air conditioner, copier, 
shredder and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use 
a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. 
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 
Environment1
„You should setup the printer near a power outlet that you can easily reach, so that it can be easily 
unplugged from the power outlet if there is an emergency.
„Only use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity:
Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
„You should use the printer in a well-ventilated room.
„Put the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.
„Keep the printer clean. Do not put the printer in a dusty place.
„Do not put the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is blocked. Keep a gap of approximately 
100 mm (4 in.) between the ventilation hole and the wall.
„Do not put the printer in direct sunlight. If you have to put it near a window, use a blind or a heavy curtain 
to protect the printer from direct sunlight.
„Do not put the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
„Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
„Do not expose the printer to open flames, salty or corrosive gasses.
„Do not put objects on top of the printer.
„Do not put the printer near an air conditioner.
„Keep the printer horizontal when you carry it. Power source: USA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz
Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz