Brother Hl 4050cdn User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
Brother Laser Printer
HL-4040CN 
HL-4050CDN 
HL-4070CDW 
 
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.
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Using this guide
Sy mbols 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...

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Safety precautions
To use the printer safely
WARNING 
There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the inside of the printer or replace 
parts, make sure that 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.
 
 
 
The fuser unit becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait until it has cooled down sufficiently before 
replacing consumable items. DO...

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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. Carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth 
and dispose of it according to local regulations.
  
DO NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine. 
Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
 
 
 
If the printer becomes hot, blows smoke, or generates an obscure odor,...

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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.
Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are 
trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
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Table of Contents
1 About this Printer 1
Carton components ...................................................................................................................................1
Interface cable .....................................................................................................................................2
Front view ............................................................................................................................................3
Back view...

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Software for networks .......................................................................................................................66
About emulation modes .....................................................................................................................67
Automatic emulation selection (HL-4050CDN / HL-4070CDW only) .................................................67
Automatic interface...

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Paper handling ......................................................................................................................................146
Paper jams and how to clear them ........................................................................................................147
Jam MP Tray (paper jam in the MP tray).........................................................................................148
Jam Tray 1 / Tray 2 (paper jam inside the paper tray)...

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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) .................................................................197
Laser notices .........................................................................................................................................198
Laser safety (110 to 120 volt model only)........................................................................................198
FDA regulations (110 to 120 volt model only)...

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Carton components1
WARNING 
This printer is heavy and weights roughly 29.1kg (64.2 lb). To prevent injuries when moving or lifting this 
printer, make sure to use at least two people.
 
When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all of the following parts.
About this Printer1
 
Printer
 
Quick Setup Guide
 
CD-ROM
 
A C power cord
 
Insertion sheet 
and Plastic bag 
for repacking
 
Waste toner box
(pre-i nstalled)
Order No. WT-100CL
 
Toner cartridges 
(Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)...