Brother HL 7050N User Manual

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Installing extra DIMM memory
When you install extra memory, follow these steps:  
1Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer.  
Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
2Remove the side cover. 
Figure 4-10
Make sure you turn the power to the printer OFF before you 
install or remove the DIMM.
 

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3Loosen the three screws, and then remove the metal plate by 
lifting it up slightly.  
Figure 4-11
4Unpack the DIMM and hold it by its edges.
5Hold the DIMM with your fingers on the side edges and your 
thumb on the back edge.  Line up the notches on the DIMM with 
the DIMM slot.  (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM 
slot are open or facing outwards.)
Figure 4-12
 

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6Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly). Make sure 
the locks on each side of the DIMM click into place.  (To remove 
a DIMM, you must release the locks.) 
Figure 4-13
7Secure the metal plate with the three screws.   
Figure 4-14
8Put the side cover back on.
9Reconnect the interface cable to your printer. 
Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power 
switch.   
10To check whether the DIMM has been installed properly, you 
can print the...

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Hard disk drive (HD-EX)
If you install an optional HDD, you can save macros, the print log, 
fonts and print jobs on it.  After you store a print job, you can reprint 
it from the control panel or through the network using a Web-
browser.  See the sections on printing PROOF, PUBLIC and 
SECURE data in Chapter 3.  
Make sure that the box contains the following items:
■Hard disk
■Two hard disk cables
■Four shoulder screws
■Four screws (4)
■Quick Setup Guide
Figure 4-15...

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3Loosen the three screws, and then remove the metal plate by 
lifting it up slightly.  
Figure 4-17
4Put the four shoulder screws, supplied with the HDD unit, into 
the bottom of the HDD.
Figure 4-18
 

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5Connect the longer hard disk cable to the HDD with the keyed 
side facing up.
Figure 4-19
6Install the HDD base plate by putting the four screws into the 
four holes of the metal plate so that the HDD pins point to the 
back of the printer.  Then secure the plate with the four screws.
Figure 4-20
 

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7Connect the flat cable to the main controller board.
Figure 4-21
8Secure the metal plate with the three screws.  
Figure 4-22
9Put the side cover back on.
10Reconnect the interface cable to your printer. 
Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power 
switch.
11Format the HDD from the control panel. See Chapter 3 for 
details. 
 

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Ir-DA interface (IR-1000)
IR-1000 connects to any printer and prints data without using 
connecting cables.
■ Supports IrDA1.1 infrar ed communication standard.
■  Fully compatible with Windows
® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 
and Windows®  2000  infrared printer device.
■ Transmits and receives data  at up to 4 MB a second.  
■ Connects to the parallel ports of  the computer and printer.  
■ Allows a printer to communicate with an infrared-equipped 
portable computer.
■...

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Optional font package (BS-3000)
The optional font package (BS-3000) is the CD-ROM you need for 
installing the 136 PS3 Agfa and TrueType Fonts.
Optional barcode fonts package 
(BT-1000)
The optional Barcode fonts package (BT-1000) is the CD-ROM you 
need for installing the Barcode fonts.
 

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5Routine maintenance
Replacing the consumables
You will need to replace the consumables regularly.  When the time 
comes to replace consumables, the following messages will appear 
on the LCD panel.
(Appears at intervals)
See the TONER LOW explanation in this chapter.
See the TONER LIFE END explanation in this chapter.
See the CHANGE DRUM SOON explanation in this chapter.
Accessories
Toner Cartridge Drum Unit
See Replacing the toner 
cartridge in this...