Brother Laserprinter Color Hl 3450cn User Guide

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Paper Size  
   THE STANDARD PAPER CASSETTE 
Since the Paper Cassette is a universal type, you can use any of the paper 
sizes listed below. The cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of paper (75 
g/m
2 or 20 lbs.) or up to 15 envelopes (paper should be loaded only up to 
the top line on the sliding guide).  
 Plain paper from 210 mm x 176 mm (8.2” x 6.9”) to 330 mm x483 mm 
(13” x 19”) [Weight = 60 to 160 g/m
2 (16 to 43 lbs)]  
 Overhead projector (OHP) films (up to 50 sheets can be loaded) 
 Envelopes of COM10, DL size (using the Envelope Adapter) 
   THE OPTIONAL LOWER CASSETTE (LT-34CL) 
The cassette can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (75 g/m2 or 20 lbs.).  
 Plain paper from 216 mm x 176 mm (8.5” x 6.9”) to 297 mm x 432 mm 
(11.7” x 17.0”) [Weight = 60 to 160 g/m
2 (16 to 43 lbs)]   
						

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   THE OPTIONAL A4/LETTER CASSETTE 
The optional A4/Letter cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of paper (75 g/m2 
or 20 lbs) or up to 15 envelopes.  Load paper only up to the top line on the 
sliding guide.  
 Plain paper from 210 mm x 176 mm (8.2” x 6.9”) to 297 mm x 297 mm 
(11.7” x 11.7”) [Weight = 60 to 160 g/m
2 (16 to 43 lbs)]  
 Overhead projector (OHP) films (up to 50 sheets can be loaded) 
 Envelopes of COM10, DL size (using the Envelope Adapter) 
   THE OPTIONAL DUPLEX UNIT (DX-3400) 
 Plain paper from 210 mm x 176 mm (8.2” x 6.9”) to 330 mm x483 mm 
(13” x 19”) [Weight = 60 to 105 g/m
2 (16 to 28 lbs)]  
 
The following are the specifications of paper suitable for this printer. 
Item Recommended 
Paper 
Specification Xerox 4024  Hammermill 
Laserprint 
Basis Weight  (g/m2) 82±5 75 90 
Thickness  (µm) 95±6 102 105 
Smoothness (Bekk) 90±20 120 120 
Stiffness (Clark) 100±15 90 90 
Surface Resistance 
X109(Ω) 10
10-1011 10-100 10-100 
CIE LAB  L*  ———  94  94 
CIE LAB  a*  ———  -0.5  -0.5 
CIE LAB  b*  ———  2.2  2.2 
Brightness (%) 85±2 77 85 
Grain Direction Long Long Long 
* Back of paper  
						

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Paper Source Available Sizes Capacity 
Standard Media 
Cassette Cut sheet:  Ledger, Letter,  
                  A4, A3, B5(ISO),  
                  B5(JIS), B4,     
                  Executive, Legal,  
                  330x483mm(13x19) 
Envelopes:  COM 10, DL 
OHP film:  A4, letter 
Other sizes:  Width 210-330mm     
                      (8.2” -13.0”)   
                     length 176-483mm  
                      (6.9” -19.0”) 250 
 
 
 
 
15 
50 
Up to approx. 250 
sheets of 75g/m
2   
 (20 lbs) paper 
Optional Lower 
Cassette  Cut sheet:  Ledger, Legal, Letter,  
                  A4, A3,  B4, (B5 JIS / 
                  ISO 500 
Up to approx. 500 
sheets of 75g/m
2 
 ( 20 lbs) paper 
Optional A4/Letter 
Cassette Cut sheet:  Letter, A4, B5 (JIS / 
ISO), Executive 
Envelopes: COM 10, DL 
OHP film: A4, letter 
Other sizes: width 210-297mm 
                    (8.2”-11.7”)   
                  length 176-297mm         
         (6.9”-11.7”) 250 
 
15 
50 
Up to approx. 250 
sheets of 75g/m
2 
 ( 20 lbs) paper 
 
Optional Duplex 
Unit (DX-3400) Cut sheet:  330x483mm (13”x 19”), 
Letter, A4, B5 (JIS / ISO), B4, 
Executive, A3, Ledger, Legal
  
 
 
  
						

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   RECOMMENDED PAPER 
The recommended paper type for this printer is:  
Xerox 4024, Hammermill Laserprint, NEUSIEDLER Color Copy 90g or 
equivalent 
Note 
 To get the best output quality and to avoid any damage, use smooth 
white paper.  
 We recommend that you test paper, especially special sizes and types  
of paper, on this printer before purchasing large quantities.  
 Print quality will vary depending on the paper being used. 
 
Note 
Do not load envelopes in to the Paper cassette of the Optional Lower Tray 
Unit as they may cause paper jams. 
  
						

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Printable Area  
The Printable Area depends on the settings in your application. The figure 
below shows the printable and non-printable areas of various paper types 
with this printer. 
 
 
 
                
              
 
 
Fig. 3-1  
Non-printable Area 
Non-guaranteed Print Area       
Plain Paper 
  Envelopes 
4mm (0.16) 
Simplex 
Paper: 5mm (0.2) 
Other: 10mm (0.39) 
Duplex 
5mm (0.2) Side B 
7mm (0.28) Side A
 
4mm (0.16) 
Paper: 4mm (0.16) 
Other: 10mm (0.39) 3mm 
(0.12)
 
3mm 
(0.12) 
3mm  
(0.12)  3mm 
 (0.12) 
5mm (0.2) 5mm (0.2) 
4mm (0.16) 
4mm 
(0.16”) 
#10: 68mm (2.68) 
DL: 40mm (1.57) #10: 68mm (2.68) 
DL: 40mm (1.57) 
42mm (1.65) 
16mm (0.63) 
4mm (0.16) 
5mm (0.2) 
Minimum 
297mm (11.69) Maximum 
457mm (17.99) 
Maximum 
4mm (0.16) 
Simplex 
Paper: 5mm (0.2) 
Other: 10mm (0.39) 
Duplex 
5mm (0.2) Side B 
7mm (0.28) Side A
 
309mm (12.17) Maximum  
						

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Note 
If you use paper that does not meet the specifications listed in this User’s 
Guide the life of the various consumables and parts may be reduced.  
 
! Caution 
When you feed thin paper in the Long Edge Feed direction, paper jams may 
occur. If a paper jam occurs, feed the paper in the Short Edge Feed 
Direction. 
Using Transparencies   
When you print on transparencies that have a line tape on the edge, be 
sure to remove the tape before loading. 
If you do not remove the tape, the transparency may skew. 
 
  
						

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Using Envelopes 
You will need to attach the Envelope Adapter when you want to print 
envelopes. 
1. Pull out the Media Cassette and remove the Media Cassette Cover. 
2. Attach the Envelope Adapter to 
the Media Cassette. Secure the 
hooks of the Envelope Adapter 
into the Media Cassette. 
 
Fig. 3-2 
3. Adjust the Envelope Guide to the 
size of the envelopes you want to 
load. 
 
Fig. 3-3 
   
						

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4. Adjust the Paper Guide to the 
Envelope Adapter size. 
 
Fig. 3-4 
5. Fit the Media Cassette Cover and reinstall the Media Cassette into the 
printer. 
 
 
 
Note 
Be sure to adjust the Paper Guide of the Media Cassette to the Envelope 
Adapter size.   
						

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Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics:  
 Glossy or shiny surfaces 
 Protection cover on the envelopes’ adhesive parts 
 Sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase 
 Sealing flaps as shown below 
 
 
 Three or more layers of paper in the marked area 
 
 
 
 Each side folded as shown below 
 
 
Fig. 3-5    
						

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Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following:   
 Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. 
 The sealing flaps should be folded crisply and correctly (irregularly cut 
or folded envelopes may cause paper jams).  
 Envelopes should consist of two layers of paper in the following 
marked area.  
 
Fig. 3-6  
 Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure.  
 All sides should be properly folded without any wrinkles or creases.  
 Print quality may vary between different style envelopes. It is a good 
idea to test the envelopes you wish to use prior to purchasing large 
quantities.