Brother HL 6050D User Manual

Brother Laser Printer
HL-6050
HL-6050D
HL-6050DN
Users Guide
Version 2
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 or view 
it on the CD-ROM we have supplied.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a 
convenient place so...

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Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes
We use the following terms throughout this User’s Guide:
You must follow these warnings to prevent possible personal injury.
You must follow these instructions to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it.
Remember these useful tips when you use the printer.
 

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To use the printer safely
Caution
■Use neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene 
will damage the surface of the printer. 
■Do not use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. They will damage the printer and the toner 
cartridge.
After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer will be extremely hot. When you 
open the front or back cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations 
below.
The fuser...

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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. 
Apple, the Apple Logo and Macintosh are register ed trademarks in the United States and other 
countries, and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Epson is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-8 50 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.
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.
IBM, IBM PC,...

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Table of Contents
Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes  .....................................................................................i
To use the printer safely  ................................................................................................................... ii
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................... iii
Compilation and Publication Notice...

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3Control panel  ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1
Control panel  ................................................................................................................................ 3-1
Buttons ......................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Go button...

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5Routine maintenance .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Replacing the consumable items  ................................................................................................ .. 5-1
Toner cartridge  ............................................................................................................... ........ 5-2
TONER LOW Message...

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Internal laser radiation  .........................................................................................................B-2
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety  ................................................................................................... .B-3
Disconnect device  ................. ................................................................. ..........................B-3
Caution for LAN connection (For model HL- 6050DN only)...

1 - 1   ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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What is in the box?
When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts.
1Printer
2Drum unit assembly
(with toner cartridge included)
3Quick setup guide
4CD-ROM
5AC power cord
Components may differ from one 
country to another.
Figure 1-1
Interface cable
■An interface cable is not a standard accessory.
■Some computers have a USB and a parallel port. Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface 
you intend to use.
■Most parallel cables...

ABOUT THIS PRINTER   1 - 2
Front view
Front view 
Figure 1-2
1Face down output tray support flap (support flap)
2Control panel
3Multi-purpose tray (MP tray)
4MP tray support flap
5Paper tray
6Front cover release button
7Front cover
8Face down output tray (top output tray)
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