Brother Laserprinter Color Hl 3450cn User Guide

							 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the printer.   Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.    Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at http://solutions.brother.com.  You can download driver updates and product information.   
						

							 
 
Trademarks  Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.  Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, 
Inc.  
Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. 
EPSON is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.  
Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL5C, PCL 5e, PCL 6 and PCL are registered trademarks, and HP LaserJet 5, 
HP LaserJet 4+, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet II, HP LaserJet IID, HP LaserJet IIID, HP-GL, HP-
GL/2, and Bi-Tronics are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company.  
IBM, Proprinter XL, Proprinter, and IBM/PC are registered trademarks of International Business 
Machines Corporation. 
Intellifont is a registered trademark of AGFA Corporation, a division of Miles, Inc. 
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. 
PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.  
This printer contains UFST and Micro Type from Agfa Division. 
PANTONE Colors generated by the HL-3450CN are four- and /or three-color process simulations and 
may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference 
Manuals for accurate color. 
PANTONE Color simulations are only obtainable on this product when driven by qualified Pantone-
licensed software packages. Contact Pantone Inc. for a current list of qualified licensees. 
All trademarks noted herein are either the property of Brother Industries, Ltd., PANTONE
® and other 
Pantone, Inc. trademarks are the property of Pantone, Inc. ©Pantone, Inc., 1988 
 
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. 
 
All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered 
trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.  
 Compilation and Publication  Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, 
covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.  
 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.  Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained 
herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on 
the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the 
publication. 
 ©2001 Brother Industries Ltd.   
Shipment of the Printer 
If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during transit. 
It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Printer should be adequately insured 
with the carrier.  
 
WARNING 
When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGES and ALL CONSUMABLES must be removed from the 
Printer. Failure to remove the CONSUMABLE ITEMS during shipping will cause severe damage to the 
Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY.  
  
						

							 
 
 
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(For USA & CANADA Only) 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the printer. Calls must be made from within that country.    In USA: 1-800-276-7746         In Canada: 1-800-853-6660        514-685-6464 (In Montreal)  If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:   In USA: Printer Customer Support       Brother International Corporation      15 Musick       Irvine, CA 92618   In Canada:  Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.       - Marketing Dept.       1, rue Hôtel de Ville       Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6  FAX-BACK SYSTEM Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use Fax-Back System so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling.  Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of fax-back subjects.  In USA: 1-800-521-2846  In Canada: 1-800-685-5381      1-514-685-5381 (In Montreal)   DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA Only) For the name of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.  SERVICE CENTERS (Canada Only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-800-853-6660  INTERNET ADDRESSES Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities:   http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies:  http://www.brothermall.com 
  
						

							 
 
 
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The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide: 
! Wa r n i n g  
Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal 
injury. 
 
! Caution 
Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or 
prevent damage to the printer. 
 
Note 
Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. 
 
 
 
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! Wa r n i n g  
This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs).  When 
you move or lift this printer, be sure at least two people lift it together. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
The Fusing Unit becomes extremely HOT (approx. 150°C) during 
operation.  Wait until it has cooled down sufficiently (about 20 minutes) 
before replacing consumable items. 
 
  
						

							 
 
 
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! Wa r n i n g  
HARMFUL OZONE GAS 
Inhalation of an excessive amount of ozone can adversely affect your 
respiratory system. 
An Ozone Filter is included to reduce ozone exhaust.  This filter must 
be replaced periodically in accordance with the instructions found in 
your User’s Guide. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
If the printer becomes hot, blows smoke, or generates obscure odor, 
turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer.  Contact your 
dealer. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the 
printer off immediately and unplug the printer.  Contact your dealer. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
Do not put consumable items such as the Toner Cartridges and the 
Waste Toner Pack into a fire.  Some consumables can be flammable 
under certain conditions. 
 
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Do not look directly at the laser beam light.  It might cause damage to 
your eyesight.  Do not remove or break open the printer’s safety 
interlocks. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
Do not run the printer with the Top Cover, Front Cover and Rear Access 
Covers open and the interlocks removed. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
Turn off the printer before replacing consumable items. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
Do not place any items on the printer. 
  
						

							 
 
 
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In case of a fuser oil spill, you must clean it up immediately. 
 
! Wa r n i n g  
Do not put any pressure on the Feeder Cassette or the Front Cover 
when it is open.  If you do, you injured because the printer fall on you.  
						

							 
 
 
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! Caution 
Before you move or lift the printer, remove the Toner Cartridges, Waste 
Toner Pack, Oil Bottle and Fusing Unit to avoid spills.  Be sure to keep the 
printer as level as possible.  Damage caused by failure to remove the 
supplies will void your warranty. 
 
! Caution 
Do not touch the rollers of the Fusing Unit.  This can degrade print quality. 
 
 
  
						

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CHAPTER  1 INTRODUCTION
 
ABOUT THIS USER’S GUIDE  1-1 
ABOUT THIS PRINTER  1-3 
Checking the Components  1-3 
General View  1-5 
Features  1-6 
Options  1-12 
Compact Flash Card  1-13 
RAM  1-13 
Operating and Storage Environment  1-13 
 
CHAPTER  2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 
PRINTER DRIVER  2-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver  (Windows® 95/98/Me Users Only)  2-2 
Features in the PS printer driver  (Windows® 95/98/Me users only)  2-10 
Software for networks  2-15 
Software for Windows Computers  2-17 
Software for Macintosh Computer  2-18 
P R IN TER  S E T TIN GS  2-21 
F ac tory  Setti ngs   2-21 
 
CHAPTER  3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 
AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION  3-1 
AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION  3-3 
PAPER HANDLING  3-5  Print Media  3-5 
Cassette Feed  3-15 
Manual Feed  3-16  
						

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CHAPTER  4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 
CONTROL PANEL  4-1 
BUTTONS 4-2 
Go button 4-3 
Job Cancel button  4-3 
Secure Print button  4-4 
Reprint button  4-5 
+, – buttons  4-13 
Set button 4-13 
Back button  4-14 
LEDs 4-15 
LCD DISPLAY  4-16 
LCD Messages  4-17 
Printer Status Messages  4-18 
HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL  4-19 
PANEL SETup MENU  4-21 
 
CHAPTER  5 MAINTENANCE 
REPLACING THE CONSUMABLES  5-1 
Toner Cartridges  5-5 
Oil Bottle 5-9 
Fuser Cleaner  5-13 
Waste Toner Pack  5-16 
OPC Belt Cartridge  5-18 
Ozone Filter  5-21 
Fusing Unit  5-22 
120K Kit 5-27 
240K Kit 5-30 
CLEANING THE PRINTER  5-36 
Cleaning the Printer Exterior  5-36 
Periodic Printer Cleaning  5-37 
REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER  5-38 
How to Repack the Printer  5-39  
						

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CHAPTER  6 OPTIONS 
LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-34CL)  6-1 
Loading Paper in the Lower Paper Cassette  6-1 
How to Install the Lower Tray Unit  6-1 
How to Clear Paper Jams in the Lower Tray Unit  6-6 
DUPLEX UNIT (DX-3400)  6-7 
COMPACTFLASH CARD / HARD DISK DRIVE (HD-6G/HD-EX)  6-11 
CompactFlash Card  6-11 
Hard Disk Drive (HD-6G / HD-EX)  6-12 
Selecting the Optional Fonts  6-12 
Installing a CompactFlash Card  6-15 
Installing a HDD (Hard Disk Drive)  6-16 
RAM EXPANSION  6-18 
Installing DIMMs  6-19 
 
CHAPTER  7 TROUBLE SHOOTING 
TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 
Error Messages  7-1 
Maintenance Messages  7-4 
Call Service Messages  7-5 
Paper Jams 7-8 
Q & A 7-20 
Setting Up the Printer Hardware  7-20 
Setting Up the Printer  7-21 
Paper Handling  7-22 
Printing 7-23 
Print Quality 7-24