Brother Laserprinter Hl 1230 1440 1450 1470n User Guide

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Interface cable
•  An interface cable is not a standard accessory.
•  Some computers have both a USB and a parallel port.  Please purchase the
appropriate cable for the interface you intend to use.
•  Today most parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but some might
have an incompatible pin assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant.
•  Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet).
(For HL-1440, HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users)
•  When...

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General View
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Front View
1. Tray extension flap
2. Face down output tray
3. Front cover
4. Paper cassette
5. Manual feed paper guides
6. Manual feed slot
7. Control panel
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Rear View  (HL-1230)
1. Rear cover
2. Power switch
3. AC power inlet
4. Parallel Interface connector 

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Rear View  (HL-1440)
1. Rear cover
2. Power switch
3. AC power inlet
4. Parallel Interface connector
5. USB connector
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Rear View  (HL-1450)
1. Rear cover
2. Power switch
3. AC power inlet
4. Parallel Interface connector
5. USB Interface connector
6. Mini Din connector for
      lower tray unit 

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Rear View  (HL-1470N)
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10/100BASE TX
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1. Rear cover
2. Power switch
3. AC power inlet
4. Parallel Interface connector
5. USB Interface connector
6. Mini Din connector for lower tray unit
7. 10/100Base TX port
8. LED
9. Test button 

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Use the printer within the specified power range.
AC power: AC 220 – 240V or AC 110 – 120V
Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V– 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110–120 V)
The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres (16.5 feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other...

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•  The printer should be installed near a power outlet that is easily accessible.
•  Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity:
• Ambient temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
•  Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
•  The printer should be used in a well-ventilated room.
•  Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.
•  Keep the printer clean.  Do not place the...

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The printer loads paper from the installed paper cassette, manual feed slot or
optional lower tray unit.
Their descriptions used in the printer driver and this manual are as shown below.
Upper paper tray Tray 1
Manual feed slot Manual
Optional lower tray Tray 2
(For  HL-1450,...

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 Upper paper tray Manual feed slot Optional lower tray
Paper sizeA4, Letter, Legal (US
and Canada only) ,
B5 (ISO), Executive,
A5, A6, B6Width: 70 to 216 mm
(215 to 8.5 in.)
Length: 116 to 356 mm
(4.57 to 14.0 in.)A4, Letter, Legal (US
and Canada only), B5
(ISO), Executive, A5
Capacity250 sheets
(80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.)Single sheet250 sheets
(80 g/m2 or 21 lbs.)
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Plain paperXerox Premier 80 g/m2...

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The figure below shows the printable area.
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USA/Canada Europe/other countries
1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm
2 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm
3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm
4 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) 6.01 mm
 
 
Landscape
 
 
USA/Canada Europe/other countries
1 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm
2 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 5.0 mm
3 0.17 inch (4.2 mm) 4.2 mm
4 0.2 inch (5.08 mm) 5.0 mm
 
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You can print on plain paper from the paper cassette or manual feed slot. Select the
paper you use referring to “What Kind of Paper can I Use?” in this chapter.
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1. Select the Paper Size, Media Type...