Brother Laserprinter Hl 1230 1440 1450 1470n User Guide

							CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL
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The printer prints a test sample page using the control panel button or printer
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™ Using Control Panel Button
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.
3. Hold down the control panel button as you turn on the power switch. All the LEDs
will illuminate. Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on. When the
Drum LED comes on, release the button your finger.
4. Press the control panel button again. The printer will print a test sample page. 
						

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™ Using the Printer Driver
If you are using Brother’s Windows PCL printer driver, use the “Print Test Page”
button usually located in the General tab of the Windows printer driver. 
						

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You can print the current configuration and a list of the internal fonts using the
control panel button or printer driver.
™ Using Control Panel Button
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.
3. Hold down the control panel button as you turn on the power switch. All the LEDs
will illuminate. Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on. When the
Drum LED comes on, release the button.
4. Press the control panel button again and hold it down until the Ready LED comes
on.
5. When the Ready LED comes on, release the button.
The printer prints the current configuration of the printer
and a list of the internal fonts. 
						

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™ Using the Printer Driver
✏ Note
2This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only.
If you are using Brother’s Windows PCL printer driver, you can print the current
configuration and a list of the internal fonts by clicking the Print Config and Print
Font buttons in the Support tab. 
						

							CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS
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This printer has the following optional accessories.  You can increase the
capabilities of the printer with these items.  Click the check mark in the following
table to see the detailed information for each item.
Model SIMM Lower Tray Unit Print Server IrDA Interface
HL-1230✔✔
HL-1440✔✔✔
HL-1450✔✔✔✔
HL-1470N✔✔standard✔
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This section is for HL-1440, HL-1450, HL-1470N users only.
We recommend that you expand the printer memory to avoid any memory full errors.
For HL-1440 Users
This printer has 2 Mbytes of standard memory and a slot for optional
additional memory.  The memory can be expanded up to a total of 34 Mbytes
by installing a commercially available SIMM (single in-line memory module).
For HL-1450 and HL-1470N Users These printers have 8 Mbytes of standard memory and a slot for optional
additional memory. 4 Mbytes of memory is fitted on the board, the other 4
Mbytes is on the installed SIMM. The memory can be expanded up to a total
of 36 Mbytes by installing a commercially available SIMM (single in-line
memory module). When you want to expand the memory, you need to
remove the fitted SIMM, and then install a new SIMM of at least 8 Mbytes. 
						

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Minimum Memory Recommendation (Including Resident 
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HL-1440 (Including 2 MB of internal memory)
300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi
Letter/A4 Standard Standard 10 MB
Legal
Standard Standard 10 MB
HL-1450 (Including 8 MB of internal memory)
HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes
300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi
Letter/A4Standard Standard 16 MB
LegalStandard Standard 16 MB
PostScript Level II language emulation mode
300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi
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HL-1470N (Including 8 MB of internal memory)
HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes
300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi
Letter/A4 Standard Standard 16 MB
LegalStandard Standard 16 MB
PostScript Level II language emulation mode
300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi
Letter/A4Standard Standard 16 MB
Legal
Standard Standard 16 MB 
						

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This printer can accept memory SIMM with the following
specifications:
Speed60 nsec - 80 nsec
Pin type72 pin
Height25.4 mm (1.00”) or less
Output32 bit or 36 bit
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y  Additional memory is useful and may be necessary if you are using the Page
Protection function.
(For HL-1440 users)
y  The resident memory of HL-1440 printer is 2 MB, you need to expand the
printer memory by adding a SIMM to print at 1200 dpi.
(For HL-1470N users)
y  You have to expand the printer memory by adding a SIMM to use the FTP/IPP
protocol.
✏ Note
The printer has only one slot for a SIMM upgrade.  If you want to increase your
printer memory again after you have already installed a SIMM module in the slot,
you will need to remove the previously installed SIMM. 
						

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 Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from
the AC outlet.  Disconnect the interface cable from
the printer.
!Caution
Be sure to turn off the printer before you install or remove SIMM.
2. Open the rear cover.  Unscrew the two screws that secure the access cover and
remove it.
3. Unpack the SIMM and hold it by the edges.
!Caution
SIMM boards can be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity.  Do not
touch the memory chips or the board surface.  Wear an antistatic wrist strap when
you install or remove the board.  If you do not have an antistatic wrist strap,
frequently touch the bare metal on the printer. 
						

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4. Install the SIMM into the slot at an angle, and then
push it gently toward the vertical until it clicks into
place.
5. Re-install the access cover and secure the access cover with the two screws.
6. Close the rear cover.
7. Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) to your computer. Plug the power cord
into the AC outlet, and then turn on the power switch.
✏ Note
To check that you installed the SIMM correctly, print the configuration sheet by
using the selection in the driver and check it to make sure it shows the additional
memory.  See “Print Configuration and Fonts” in Chapter 3. 
						

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This section is for HL-1450 and HL-1470N users only.
The lower tray unit is a device that functions as an additional paper source.  It can
hold a maximum of 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb.).
To purchase the optional lower tray unit, please consult the dealer where you
purchased the printer.
For installation details, see the instructions supplied with the lower tray unit.