Brother HL 8050N User Manual

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Consumable Items
Toner Cartridge (TN-1700)
The replacement toner cartridge includes the toner and the photosensitive drum. If the toner in the toner 
cartridge is insufficient, the printout will become light and blurred. 
The following replacement toner cartridge is available:
■TN-1700: can print approx. 17,000 pages
The possible number of pages that can be printed is based on A4/Letter size paper with a print ratio 
of 5% and the default density setting using one toner cartridge. The number of pages that can be 
actually printed varies according to the conditions of use.
Use of toner cartridges not recommended by Brother may impair print quality or printer performance. 
Use only toner cartridges recommended by Brother in this printer.
For the installation procedure, see Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700) on page 6-1.
Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000)
For the installation procedure, see Replacing the Fuser Unit 
& Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000) on page 6-5.
The following fuser unit & transfer roll cartridge is 
available:
■FP-8000: can print approx. 200,000 pages
The actual number of printed pages will vary depending 
on the average type of print job and paper.
 
						

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CompactFlash Card
You can install the following types of CompactFlash memory card.

Type I
■16 MB SDCFB-16-801
■32 MB SDCFB-32-801
■64 MB SDCFB-64-801
■128 MB SDCFB-128-801
■256 MB SDCFB-256-801
■Make sure the printer power is OFF before you install or remove a card so you dont seriously 
damage it or lose all its data.
■For more information about the cards, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service.
Installing the CompactFlash Card 
1Turn off the printer power switch.
2Pull out the power cord from the power outlet and then 
from the printer.
 
						

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3Insert a CompactFlash card into the slot with the label 
facing to the left. 
Make sure you put it in properly.
Before you remove the card, turn the power switch OFF. To 
remove the card, pull it out of the printer.
 
						

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DIMM Memory
Installing the DIMM Memory
1Turn off the printer power switch.
2Pull out the AC power cord from the AC power 
outlet/socket and then the printer.
Make sure you turn the power to the printer off before you 
install or remove the DIMM.
3Loosen the screw on left side of the back of the printer, 
and then remove the side cover.
4Loosen the two screws, and then remove the metal plate 
by lifting it up slightly.
 
						

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5Unpack the DIMM and hold it by its edges.
6Hold 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.)
7Press 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.)
8Secure the metal plate with the two screws.
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.
11To check whether the DIMM has been installed properly, you can print the Print Settings listing that 
shows the current memory size.
To set the memory size, see How to Set the RAMDISK size on page 4-4.
 
						

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Optional Lower Tray Unit (LT-8000)
1The optional lower tray (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) is available for this printer.
You can add up to two lower trays.
■Be sure to switch off the power and unplug the power cord from the outlet before carrying out 
the operations.
■If not, you might get an electric shock.
■When lifting the machine, get a firm footing and bend your knees to avoid possible injuries to 
your back.
■The weight of this printer, without the optional 
accessories, paper trays, consumable and paper, is 
18.0 kg. Before moving the printer, you must uninstall 
the optional accessories first.
■When lifting the printer, there should be two people, 
one in front and one behind the printer, to firmly grip 
the recessed areas provided on both sides of the 
printer. Never try to lift the printer by gripping any 
other areas. Lifting the printer by gripping any other 
areas can cause the printer to fall and result in 
injuries.
Checking the contents of the lower tray package
Before installing the lower tray unit to the printer, make sure that you have all of the following items.
Lower tray unit (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) Fasteners (four pieces)
WARNING
 
						

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Installing the Lower Tray Unit 
1Place the lower tray to be installed at the lowest level on 
a flat location.
Proceed to Step 5 if you are installing only one lower tray.
2Lift up the lower tray to be installed at the top level by 
holding the parts as shown in the illustration.
3Align the front and back corners of the top and bottom 
lower trays, and slowly lower the top module so that the 
guide pins at the 4 corners of the bottom module fit into the 
holes at the base plate of the top module.
The lower tray must be lowered gently.
Otherwise, the interior parts may be damaged.
4Insert the fasteners provided into the 2 locations inside of 
the lower tray and 2 locations at the back of the lower tray. 
Insert the fasteners securely.
 
						

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5Turn off the printer power switch.
6Pull out the power cord from the power outlet and then the 
printer.
7Remove any paper from the center output tray (1) and 
return the paper stopper to its original position if it is raised 
(2).
 
						

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8Pull the paper trays out of the printer.
9Lift up the printer by holding the recessed areas as shown 
in the illustration.
10Align the corners of the printer and the lower trays, and 
lower the printer gently so that the guide pins at the 4 
corners of the lower trays fit into the holes at the base 
plate of the printer.
The printer must be lowered gently. 
Otherwise, the interior parts may be damaged.
11Insert the fasteners provided into the 2 locations inside the 
printer and 2 locations at the back of the printer.
Insert the fasteners securely.
 
						

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12Push the paper trays completely into the printer.
Turn the printer switch back on.
To configure the printer driver, see Accessories tab on 
page 3-7.
Uninstalling the Lower Tray Unit
The procedure here explains the uninstallation of two lower trays as an example. You can use the 
same procedure for uninstalling one lower tray.
1Turn off the printer power switch.