Brother HL 8050N User Manual

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3Push in the offset catch trays extension.
4Lift up the lower gray lever (1) at the top left corner of the 
back of the printer to open the back cover (2).
5Loosen the screws on both sides of the offset catch tray 
(1), and then while holding up the offset catch tray, tilt it 
forwards to remove the right and left tabs from the holes 
at the top of the printer (2) so you can lift the tray off the 
printer.
6Insert the right and left tabs of the top cover of the paper 
exit, which were removed during installation of the offset 
catch tray, into the holes at the top of the printer.
Reconnect the AC power cord to the printer,
and then the AC power outlet/socket.
Turn the printer switch back on.
 
						

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Getting Product Support Information
Access our user support web site for the latest drivers and information about your printer.
http://solutions.brother.com
 
						

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Printer Specifications
Printing
When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (time-out), it enters sleep mode. 
Sleep mode acts as though the printer is turned off. The default time-out is 30 minutes. You can 
change the setting at the control panel.
Functions
CPUToshiba TMPR 4955 300 MHz
EmulationAutomatic emulation selection
■HP LaserJet 5 (PCL 6) (Hewlett-Packard laser printer-LaserJet)
■BR-Script
® 3 (PostScript® 3 language emulation)
■HP-GL
■EPSON FX-850
■IBM Proprinter XL
InterfaceBi-directional parallel (IEEE1284 compliant)
USB 1.1
10/100Base TX Ethernet
Memory64 MB (expandable to 576 MB with two DIMMs)
Control panelNine buttons, two LED, and one LCD that is a two-line, 16 column display
 
						

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Options
Electrical and Mechanical
Paper handlingLower tray unit (LT-8000)
Maximum 550 sheets x 2 trays
Duplex unit for duplex printing (DX-8000)
Offset catch tray for output source (CT-8000)
Network connectivityEthernet 10BaseT/100BaseTX Print server
Storage deviceDIMM
CompactFlash Card
Power supplyUSA and Canada:
Europe and Australia:AC 98 to 132 V, 50/60 Hz
±3Hz
AC 198 to 264V, 50/60 Hz
±3Hz
Power consumption100 to 120V
Printing:
Stand-by:
Stand-by in sleep mode:
OFF:985 W
105 W
12 W
1 W or less
*1
200 to 240 V
Printing:
Stand-by:
Stand-by in sleep mode:
OFF:985 W
83 W
14 W
1 W or less
*1
*1 The only way to achieve 0 W power is to unplug the printer from the power source.
Noise LevelSound Pressure Printing: Less than 53.6dBA
Stand-by: Less than 27.0dBA
Sound Power Printing: 6.7B
Stand-by: 4.0B
TemperatureOperating: 10 to 32 
°C (50 to 90 °F)
HumidityOperating: 15 to 85 % (without condensation)
Dimensions421.8 (W) x 465.4 (D) x 404.3 (H) mm
(16.6 (W) x 18.3 (D) x 15.9 (H) in.)
WeightApproximately 20.5 kg (45.4 lb)
 
						

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Paper Specifications
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows:
Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 150 sheets) Tray 1
Standard paper tray (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) Tray 2
2 Optional paper trays (A4/Letter - 550 sheets per tray) (up to two LT-8000) Tray 3 / Tray 4
Optional Duplex Unit for Duplex Printing (DX-8000) DX
Optional Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000) CT
Paper size Number of sheets
Tray 1A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6
Envelopes:
Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5
User-defined size:
width: 76.2 to 215.9 mm (3.0 to 8.5 in.),
length: 127.0 to 355.6 mm (5.0 to 14.0 in.)150 sheets
(80 g/m
2 or 20 lb)
Tray 2A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6
Envelopes:
Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5
User-defined size:
width: 98.4 to 215.9 mm (3.9 to 8.5 in.),
length: 148.0 to 355.6 mm (5.8 to 14.0 in.)550 sheets 
(80 g/m
2 or 20 lb)
(Option) Tray 3 / 
Tray 4A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6
Envelopes:
Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5
User-defined size:
width: 98.4 to 215.9 mm (3.9 to 8.5 in.),
length: 148.0 to 355.6 mm (5.8 to 14.0 in.)550 sheets 
(80 g/m
2 or 20 lb)
DXA4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6
User-defined size:
width: 88.9 to 215.9 mm (3.5 to 8.5 in.),
length: 139.7 to 355.6 mm (5.5 to 14.0 in.)-
CTA4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, A5, A6, B6
Envelopes:
Com-10, Monarch, DL, C5
User-defined size:
width: 88.9 to 215.9 mm (3.5 to 8.5 in.),
length: 139.7 to 355.6 mm (5.5 to 14.0 in.)500 sheets 
(80 g/m
2 or 20 lb)
 
						

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■Using low-quality paper can cause creasing and deteriorate print quality.
■The number of sheets that you can load varies according to the paper thickness.
Recommended Paper
We recommend the following paper types for this printer:
■Before you buy a lot of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable.
■Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
■Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper.
■Use long-grain paper.
■Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.
This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification.
Plain paper60 g/m2 to 110 g/m2 
(16 to 29 lb)Thick paper111 g/m2 to 159 
g/m2 
(30 to 42 lb)
Thicker 
paper
160 g/m2 to 216 
g/m2 
(43 to 57 lb)
TransparenciesLabels Envelopes
Tray 1
LLLLLL
Tray 2LLLLLL
Tray 3 / Tray 4LLLLLL
DXLLL
---
CTLLLL-L
Select the Media 
type from the 
printer driverPlain paper Thick paper Thicker 
paperTransparencyPlain paper
Thick paperThick paper
Thicker 
paper
Paper Type Europe USA
Plain paper  Xerox Premier 80 g/m
2 (21.4 lb) Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
 
						

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Special paper
You can print the following types of speciality paper from all of the paper trays.
* Use only transparencies and labels that are designed for use in laser printers and for black and white 
printing.
Paper size Paper type
Transparencies* Letter (215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 10.9 in.))
A4 (210 x 297 mm (8.2 x 11.6 in.))3M P/N CG3300
Labels* Letter (215.9 x 279.4 mm (8.5 x 10.9 in.))
A4 (210 x 297 mm (8.2 x 11.6 in.))Avery Laser Labels P/N 5160 (US)
XEROX P/N 3R96178 (Europe)
G21
EnvelopesCom#10 (104.8 x 241.3 mm (4.1 x 9.4 in.))
C5 (162 x 229 mm (6.3 x 8.9 in.))
DL (110 x 220 mm (4.3 x 8.6 in.))
Monarch (98.4 x 190.5 mm (3.8 x 7.4 in.))
 
						

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Printable Area
When using A4/Letter, 8.5 × 14 (Legal) or smaller.
■Printable area refers to the area on a page where 
printing is possible.
■Non-printable area refers to the area (the edges) 
on the page where printing is not possible.
1. Printable area
2. Non printable area
4.2 mm
4.2 mm
 
						

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Life Span of Consumable Items
Replacement toner cartridge
The replacement toner cartridge yield is based on A4/Letter size paper with 5% coverage and the 
default resolution. The number of pages that actually can be printed varies according to the 
conditions of use.
Fuser unit and transfer roll cartridge
The fuser unit and transfer roll cartridge yield is based on A4/Letter size paper with 5% coverage and 
the default resolution. The number of pages that actually can be printed varies according to the 
conditions of use.
Toner cartridge Yield
TN-1700
Approx. 17,000 pages
Paper size A4/Letter size
Paper feeding direction Short edge feed
Paper Standard paper
Print coverage 5%
Print resolution Default setting values
Regular replacement parts Yield
Fuser unit / Transfer roll cartridge (FP-8000)
Approx. 200,000 sheets
 
						

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Fonts
66 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped Fonts
This printer has the following scalable fonts and bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used will vary 
according to your emulation mode.
HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes 
Scalable fonts:
Intellifont Compatible Fonts
■Alaska, Extrabold
■Antique Oakland, Oblique, Bold
■Brougham, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
■Cleveland Condensed
■Connecticut
■Guatemala Antique, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
■Letter Gothic, Oblique, Bold
■Maryland
■Oklahoma, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
■PC Brussels Light, LightItalic, Demi, DemiItalic
■PC Tennessee Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
■Utah, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
■Utah Condensed, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows® 2000 and Windows NT®TrueType compatible fonts:
■BR Symbol
■Helsinki, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
■Tennessee Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
■Dingbats
Type 1 Font compatible fonts:
■Atlanta Book, BookOblique, Demi, DemiOblique
■Calgary MediumItalic
■Copenhagen Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
■Portugal Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
Brother Original Fonts:
■Bermuda Script
■Germany
■San Diego
■US Roman
Bitmapped fonts (portrait and landscape):
■LetterGothic16.66 Medium, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic
■OCR-A
■OCR-B