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 you use a USB cable, be sure to use a high-speed twisted cable (12 Mbps)
and connect it to the USB connector of your PC.
•  Do not use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac keyboard. 
						

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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
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Rear View  (HL-1470N)
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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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Please take note of the following before using the printer.
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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 high-power appliances such as an
air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with
these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation transformer or a high-
frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. 
						

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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 printer in a dusty place.
•  Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is obstructed.  Keep
a gap of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the
wall.
•  Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use a blind or a
heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is
unavoidably placed near a window.
•  Do not place the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic
fields.
•  Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations.
•  Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses.
•  Do not place objects on top of the printer.
•  Do not place the printer near an air conditioner.
•  Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. 
						

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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, HL-1470N users only)
Click the check mark in the following table to see the detailed information for each
selection.
Media type Tray 1 Manual
feed slotTray 2 Select the Media type from the
printer driver
Plain paper
60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lbs.)
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Recycled paper✔✔✔
Plain paper
Bond paper✔Bond paper
Thick paper
105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2
(28 to 43 lbs.)
✔Thick paper or Thicker paper
Transparencies✔
Up to 10 sheets
Only A4, Letter
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Only A4, Letter
Transparencies
Label✔
Only A4, Letter
Plain paper
Envelopes✔Thicker paper
Card stock✔Thick paper or Thicker paper
  
						

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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
Xerox Business 80 g/m2
Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2
IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
Champion Paper One 20 lb
Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb
Recycled paperSteinbis Recycling Copy 80 g/m2
Transparencies3M CG3300 3M CG 3300
LabelsAvery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160
•  Before you purchase large quantities of paper, please test print a small quantity
to ensure that the paper is suitable.
•  Use paper designed for plain paper copying.
•  Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
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•  Use neutral paper; avoid acidic or alkaline paper.
•  Use Long grain paper.
•  Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.
You can see the information to help you choose paper to use with this
printer.  See “Important Information for Choosing Your Paper” in the
Appendix. 
						

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The figure below shows the printable area.
Por trait
 
 
 
 
 
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 and paper Source etc. in the printer driver.
Media Type: Plain Paper
Paper Source: Tray1
PCL driver PS driver