Brother HL 6050D User Manual

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Optional accessories and supplies
This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with 
these items.
Options   
Options
Lower tray unit Network board
(For HL-6050/6050D)Wireless print server CompactFlash® card
LT-6000 NC-6100h NC-7100w
See 4-2See 4-3See 4-6See 4-9
DIMM memory Optional fonts package Optional barcode 
fonts package
BS-3000 BT-1000
See 4-11See 4-15See 4-15
 

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Lower tray unit (LT-6000)
The lower tray unit (Tray 2) is an optional device that can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 20 
lb). When all three trays are installed, the printer can hold up to 1100 sheets of plain paper. If you want 
to buy an optional lower tray unit, call the dealer you bought the printer from. 
Expands up to a total of 1100 sheets
Figure 4-1
To install the lower tray unit, please see the Users Guide that we have supplied with the lower tray unit.
 

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Network board (NC-6100h) 
(For HL-6050 and HL-6050D)
Installing the Brother network board (NC-6100h) allows you to connect the printer on a network running 
TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, and NetBEUI protocols. Many useful features, such as 
BRAdmin Professional for the administrator and Brother network printing software, are included on the 
CD-ROM supplied with this printer.
For setup, see the Network Users Guide.
Installing the network board 
1Turn off the printer power switch,...

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4Loosen the two screws, and then remove the Network cover plate. 
Figure 4-4
5Put the network board connector firmly into the connector of the main controller board by aligning 
the two screws to the groove of the printer, and then secure it with the two screws.
Figure 4-5
6Close the interface access cover.
Figure 4-6
 

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7Put the side cover back on.
Figure 4-7
8Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the network port of the printer.
9Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the power switch.
10For details about how to use the Network board, please see the Network Users Guide on the 
CD-ROM that we have supplied with this printer.
 

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Wireless print server (NC-7100w)
The Brother NC-7100w wireless print server supports the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g wireless 
networking standards and can work in Infrastructure or Ad-hoc mode using common wireless 
authentication and security methods.
For more information, see the NC-7100w Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM and the Quick Setup 
Guide that we have supplied with the NC-7100w wireless print server.
Installing the network board 
1Turn off the printer power switch, and then...

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4Loosen the two screws, and then remove the Network cover plate. 
Figure 4-10
5Put the NC-7100w print server connector firmly into the connector of the main controller board by 
aligning the two screws to the groove of the printer, and then secure it with the two screws.
Figure 4-11
6Close the interface access cover.
7Put the side cover back on.
8Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the power switch.
 

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9Make sure that the POWER LED of the print server is on.
Figure 4-12
10For details about how to use the NC-7100w wireless print server, please see the Network Users 
Guide on the CD-ROM that we have supplied with NC-7100w.
POWER LED
 

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CompactFlash® card
This printer has a slot for an optional industry standard CompactFlash® card, which is a memory card.
If you install an optional CompactFlash
® card, you can save macros, the print log and fonts on it. You 
can also select a stored print job and reprint it through the network.
You can install the following types of CompactFlash
® cards.
SanDisk (or SanDisk OEM Products)
Type I
■32 MB  SDCFB-32-801
■64 MB  SDCFB-64-801
■128 MB  SDCFB-128-801
■256 MB  SDCFB-256-801
■512...

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Inserting the CompactFlash® card 
Follow these steps to insert or remove a card: 
1Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer.
2Insert the CompactFlash® card into the slot with the label facing to the left, pressing the card firmly 
into the slot. 
Caution
Do not insert the card into the slot with the label facing the wrong way, as this may damage the 
connector pins.
Figure 4-13
Before you remove the card, turn the power switch OFF, and then unplug the printer. To...