Brother HL-2600CN Series- Manuals

TABLE OF CONTENTS v T T A A B B L L E E O O F F C C O O N N T T E E N N T T S S CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS User’s Guide 1-1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-3 Checking the Carton Components 1-3 General View 1-5 Features 1-6 Options 1-12 RAM 1-13 Operating and Storage Environment 1-13 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND...

TABLE OF CONTENTS vi CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION 3-1 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-3 PAPER HANDLING 3-4 Print Media 3-4 Cassette Feed 3-12 Manual Feed 3-13 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CONTROL PANEL 4-1 BUTTONS 4-2 Go button 4-3 Job Cancel button 4-...

TABLE OF CONTENTS vii 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 5-22 Fusing Unit 5-23 120K Kit 5-27 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-35 REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER 5-43 OPTIONS ...

TABLE OF CONTENTS viii APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS A-1 Printing A-1 Functions A-2 Electrical and Mechanical A-3 PAPER SPECIFICATIONS A-4 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS A-9 OCR Symbol Sets A-9 HP PCL Mode A-10 EPSON Mode A-12 IBM Mode A-13 HP-GL Mode A-14 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s Intellifont...

REGULATIONS x Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho...

REGULATIONS xi Laser Notices Laser Safety (120 V Model Only) This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services(DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of1968. This means that the print...

REGULATIONS xiii Safety Information IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power pointwhich is properly earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords should not be used with the equipment. If it ...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 A A B B O O U U T T T T H H I I S S U U S S E E R R ’ ’ S S G G U U I I D D E E This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printerand covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. Read this chapter first to ...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-2 Note When you read this User’s Guide, note the following: • This User’s Guide contains instructions or steps to teach you the variousoperations of the printer. Please remember that the instructions alwaysassume you started with the factory settings, particularly in Chapter...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-6 F F F E E E A A A T T T U U U R R R E E E S S S This printer has the following standard features. 2400 DPI Class Resolution This printer prints at a default resolution of 600 dots per inch (dpi). You canachieve a higher print quality equivalent to 2400 dpi class resolution...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-7 Maintenance-Free and Economical Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can print up to 12,000 (Black) and 7,200 (Cyan,Magenta and Yellow) single-sided pages at 5% coverage. This printer usesone piece, easy-to-replace toner cartridges. Universal Paper Cassette This printer loa...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-8 Five Emulation Modes This printer can emulate the Hewlett-Packard ® Color PCL ® 5C language (PCL6 ® in monochrome printing) printers, PostScript ® 3 language emulation (Brother BR-Script3) printers, the industry-standard HP-GL™ plotter as wellas EPSON ® FX-850™ and IBM ® P...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-9 Fonts This printer has 66 scalable and 12 bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can beused will vary according to the selected emulation mode. In PCL mode, you can also print the 13 kinds of bar codes listed below. InBR-Script mode, the printer has 165 scalable fonts. Bar Code P...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-10 Power Save Mode This printer has a power saving mode. Since laser printers consume powerto keep the fixing assembly at a high temperature, this feature can saveelectricity when the printer is on but not being used. The factory setting ofthe Power Save mode is ON so that i...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-11 PANTONE ® Calibrated There are many variables in process reproduction of colors generated bythe HL-2600CN, any one of which may affect the quality of the PANTONEColor simulation, including: 1. Type of paper used 2. Type of toner used 3. Effective final resolution 4. Dot s...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-12 O O O P P P T T T I I I O O O N N N S S S The following options are available for this printer: Paper Handling Lower Tray Unit (LT-26CL) A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can load extrapaper or different sizes of paper. You can load Letter, A4, B5 (...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-13 R R R A A A M M M RAM Expansion By installing commercial memory modules you can expand the memorycapacity up to 384 Mbytes. Note Installation instructions for each of these options will be included with theoptional accessory. O O O P P P E E E R R R A A A T T T I I I N N ...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-14 Environment Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature andhumidity: Ambient temperature: 20° C to 32.5° C (50° F to 90.5° F) Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) Do not block the air exit on top of the printer. Do not place objects on t...

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-15 Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface. Keep the printer clean. Do not install the printer in a dusty place. Do not install the printer near an air conditioner. The following figure details the recommended area around the printer forproper ventilation, operation ...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-1 P P R R I I N N T T E E R R D D R R I I V V E E R R A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer into the format required by a particular printer. Typically, this format is a printer command language or page description langua...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-2 F F F E E E A A A T T T U U U R R R E E E S S S I I I N N N T T T H H H E E E P P P C C C L L L P P P R R R I I I N N N T T T E E E R R R D D D R R R I I I V V V E E E R R R ( ( ( W W W I I I N N N D D D O O O W W W S S S 9 9 9 5 5 5 / / / 9 9 9 8 8 8 / / / M M M E ...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-3 Advanced Tab 1. Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 1

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-4 Print Quality Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration settings. • You can change the Quality as follows: Normal 600 dpi Fine 2400 dpi class with CAPT* *CAPT (Color Advanced PhotoScale Technology) = The finest print mode. Use this mode to print preci...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-5 Duplex To use duplex printing, you will need to install the optional Duplex unit ontoyour printer. If you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for makingduplex settings will appear. Six types of duplex binding directions areavailable for each orientation. Wate...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-6 Device Options 1. Set the following print function modes in this tab: Job Spooling Toner Save Mode Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Inser t Command/File Print Setting Print Setting (For monochrome only) Page Protection Print Date &...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-7 Job Spooling You can reprint a document without sending the data again from your PC(except for secure printing) because the printer will save data that youspecify for reprinting. • Last job reprint: Reprint the last job • Secure Print: Print the data with a password...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-8 Accessories Tab When you install options, add those options and choose the settings forthem in the Accessories tab as follows. 1. You can manually add or remove any of the printer’s optionalcomponents. The paper tray settings will match the installed options. 2. Aut...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-9 Support Tab • You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother SolutionsCenter. • You can see the printer driver version. • You can check the current driver settings. • You can print the Configuration page and Font page(s).

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-10 F F F E E E A A A T T T U U U R R R E E E S S S I I I N N N T T T H H H E E E P P P S S S P P P R R R I I I N N N T T T E E E R R R D D D R R R I I I V V V E E E R R R ( ( ( W W W I I I N N N D D D O O O W W W S S S 9 9 9 5 5 5 / / / 9 9 9 8 8 8 / / / M M M E E E U...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-11 Paper Tab 1. Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. 2. Select the Paper Source. 3. When the Duplex unit is installed onto the printer, you will need to addthe duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device OptionsTab – Installable Options). C...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-12 Graphics Tab 1. Set the print quality, etc.

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-13 Device Options Tab 1. You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer featureslist box, then select a new value for that setting from the ChangeSettings for: xxxxx list box. Toner Save ModeSleep ModeMedia TypeHRC setting Collate (Only when an HDD or...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-14 2. Select the installed options from the list. You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installableoptions list box, then select a new value for that setting from theChange Settings for: xxxx list box. Job Spooling Because the printer will save data ...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-15 S S S O O O F F F T T T W W W A A A R R R E E E F F F O O O R R R N N N E E E T T T W W W O O O R R R K K K S S S BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a utility for managing your Brother networkenabled printers that are running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windo...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-16 Driver Deployment Wizard Save time and effor t by using the Brother Driver Deployment Wizardsoftware to automate the installation and configuration of Brother networkedprinters in a TCP/IP environment. Use the Wizard to configure the printer TCP/IP settings and to ...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-17 S S S O O O F F F T T T W W W A A A R R R E E E F F F O O O R R R W W W I I I N N N D D D O O O W W W S S S C C C O O O M M M P P P U U U T T T E E E R R R S S S You can install the Software from the supplied CD-ROM as follows: 1. Inser t the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-18 S S S O O O F F F T T T W W W A A A R R R E E E F F F O O O R R R M M M A A A C C C I I I N N N T T T O O O S S S H H H C C C O O O M M M P P P U U U T T T E E E R R R This printer suppor ts Mac OS versions 8.6, 9.0, 9.04, 9.1, 9.2 and X. Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-19 Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh For Network users* For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Users 1. Turn on your Macintosh computer. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here! Icon. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. To install the BR-S...

CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2-21 P P R R I I N N T T E E R R S S E E T T T T I I N N G G S S F F F A A A C C C T T T O O O R R R Y Y Y S S S E E E T T T T T T I I I N N N G G G S S S The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They arecalled “ Factory settings.” Although you...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-1 A A U U T T O O M M A A T T I I C C E E M M U U L L A A T T I I O O N N S S E E L L E E C C T T I I O O N N This printer has an automatic emulation selection function. When the printerreceives data from the computer, it automatically selects the emulatio...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-2 You can select the emulation mode manually by using the control panel toaccess the EMULATION menu in SETUP mode. For more information, see Chapter 4. Note When you use the automatic emulation selection, note the following: • The EPSON or IBM emulation mo...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-4 P P A A P P E E R R H H A A N N D D L L I I N N G G P P P R R R I I I N N N T T T M M M E E E D D D I I I A A A Paper Size THE STANDARD PAPER CASSETTE Since the Paper Cassette is a universal type, you can use any of the papersizes listed below. The casse...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-5 THE OPTIONAL LOWER TRAY CASSETTE (LT-26CL) The cassette can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (75 g/m 2 or 20 lbs.). The maximum capacity is 52 mm paper height. • Plain Paper: A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive • From 176 mm x 250 mm (6.9” x 9.8” ) to 215....

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-6 THE OPTIONAL DUPLEX UNIT (DX-2600) • Plain Paper: A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, Legal • Other Sizes: 104.8 mm - 215.9 mm (4.1” - 8.5” ) wide, 220 mm - 355.6 mm (8.7” - 14” ) long [Weight = 64 to 105 g/m 2 (18 to 28 lbs)] SUITABLE PAPER SPECIFICATI...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-7 Paper Source Available Size and PaperType Capacity Standard PaperCassette Cut sheet: Letter, A4, B5(JIS/ISO), Executive,Envelopes: COM 10, DL Transparencies: Letter, A4 Other Sizes: 104.8-215.9mm wide (4.1” -8.5” ) 220-297mm long (8.7” -11.7” ) 250 15 50...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-8 Recommended Paper The recommended paper for this printer is: Xerox 4024, Hammermill Laserprint, NEUSIEDLER Color Copy 90g orequivalent Note • To get the best output quality and to avoid any damage, use smoothwhite paper. • We recommend that you test pape...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-9 Printable Area The Printable Area depends on the settings in your application. The figurebelow shows the physical printable area and non-guaranteed print area forthe various types of paper that can be used with this printer. Fig. 3-1 Note If you use pape...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-10 Envelopes Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Glossy or shiny surfaces • Protective cover on theenvelopes’ adhesive parts • Sealing flaps that have notbeen folded at purchase • Sealing flaps as shown below • Three or more layers ...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-11 Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have alengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing flaps should befolded crisply and correctly(irregularly cut or foldedenvelopes may cause paperjams). • Envelopes should consis...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-12 C C C A A A S S S S S S E E E T T T T T T E E E F F F E E E E E E D D D The printer can feed paper from the Paper Cassette, Optional Lower Paper Tray or Optional Legal Cassette. Note When you load paper into the Paper Cassette, note the following: • If ...

CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 3-13 M M M A A A N N N U U U A A A L L L F F F E E E E E E D D D Since this printer does not have a manual feed or multi purpose tray, youcannot manually feed irregular sized paper. However, this printer has aspecial “ Manual Feed” mode using Tray 1 (upper t...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-3 G G G O O O B B B U U U T T T T T T O O O N N N Panel indications can be changed from their current status (MENU, ERRORand REPRINT settings) by pressing Go once. For ERROR indications, the panel changes only after the error is cleared. You can PAUSE printing by ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-4 S S S E E E C C C U U U R R R E E E P P P R R R I I I N N N T T T B B B U U U T T T T T T O O O N N N This function makes it possible to submit a print job to the printer and havethat job print only when you interact with the printer via the control panel, orvia...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-5 R R R E E E P P P R R R I I I N N N T T T B B B U U U T T T T T T O O O N N N If you want to reprint a document that has just been printed, you can reprint it by pressing Reprint . Also, if you have created a document that you wish to share with colleagues, simp...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-6 Reprinting the Last JOB You can reprint the last print job data without sending it from the computeragain. Notes • When REPRINT is turned off on the panel and you press the Reprint key,the LCD briefly shows “ NO DATA STORED.” • If you want to cancel Reprinting, ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-7 Reprint the last JOB 3 times 1. Use the control panel to turn the REPRINT function ON in SETUPmode. Notes If you are using the driver supplied with the printer, the settings for spoolingjobs in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made using t...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-8 Printing PROOF Data You can use this function to reprint PROOF data that has just been printedif it has no security settings. Documents that are placed in the PROOF areaare available to anyone. This function can also be used for a document thatwill be moved to a...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-9 Printing PUBLIC Data You can use this function to reprint documents stored in a PUBLIC area ofthe printer memory. Documents here will not be password protected andanyone can access them using the control panel or a web browser. Theprinter will not print a PUBLIC...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-10 Printing SECURE Data Secure documents are password protected and only those people thatknow the password will be able to print the document. The printer will notprint the document when you send it for printing; to print the document youmust print using the cont...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-11 Operations for Printing SECURE Data Press Reprint If there is no data. NO DATA STORED --REPRINT--LAST JOB Press + or - . --REPRINT--SECURE FILE Press Set . SECURE FILEUSER XXXXXX Press + or – to select the user name. Press Set to set the user name. USER XXXXXXJ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-12 When there is no reprint data in memory If the printer does not have reprint data in the buffer memory and you press Reprint , the LCD shows “ NO DATA STORED. ” To delete the job Using the control panel, select the ‘ DELETE STORAGE ’ submenu under the SETUP men...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-13 + + + , , , – – – B B B U U U T T T T T T O O O N N N S S S If you press + or – when the printer is in the on-line state (READY), it goes off-line and the LCD will display the menu. To display menus in the current mode If you press + or – when the printer is in...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-14 B B B A A A C C C K K K B B B U U U T T T T T T O O O N N N If you press Back when the printer is in the on-line state, it goes off-line and the LCD goes to the menu. Pressing Back allows you to return to the previous level from the current menu level.Pressing ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-15 L L E E D D S S The lamp lights or blinks to indicate the current printer status. READY LED L L L E E E D D D i i i n n n d d d i i i c c c a a a t t t i i i o o o n n n M M M e e e a a a n n n i i i n n n g g g On Ready to printPrinting Blinking Warming up Off...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-16 L L C C D D D D I I S S P P L L A A Y Y The display shows the current printer status. When you use the controlpanel, the display will change. If you take the printer off-line, the display changes to show the selectedemulation. If any problems occur, the display...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-17 L L L C C C D D D M M M E E E S S S S S S A A A G G G E E E S S S The message on the LCD display shows the current printer status duringnormal operation as shown below. READY !"!"#"! K C M Y The ! marks indicate the status of the toner in the Toner ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-18 Printer Status messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayedduring normal operation: P P P r r r i i i n n n t t t e e e r r r S S S t t t a a a t t t u u u s s s M M M e e e s s s s s s a a a g g g e e e M M M e e e a a a n ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-19 H H O O W W T T O O U U S S E E T T H H E E C C O O N N T T R R O O L L P P A A N N E E L L When you operate the Menu buttons ( +, – , Set or Back ), remember the following basic steps: • If no control panel operations are performed for 30 seconds, the LCDautom...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-21 P P A A N N E E L L S S E E T T U U P P M M E E N N U U Notes The LCD panel descriptions for the paper trays are as follows. • Upper paper tray: Tray 1 • Optional lower tray: Tray 2 • Optional duplex unit: DX There are 8 modes. For more information about the se...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-22 INFORMATION D D D i i i s s s p p p l l l a a a y y y S S S h h h o o o w w w s s s D D D e e e s s s c c c r r r i i i p p p t t t i i i o o o n n n PRINT SETTINGS Print the Configuration page. PRINT TEST Print a test page. PRINT DEMO Print the demonstration p...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-23 PAPER D D D i i i s s s p p p l l l a a a y y y S S S h h h o o o w w w s s s D D D e e e s s s c c c r r r i i i p p p t t t i i i o o o n n n SOURCE =AUTO/TRAY 1/TRAY 2 MANUAL FEED =OFF/ON TRAY1 SMALLSIZE =B5/JIS B5/COM-10/DL/EXECUTIVE TRAY2 SMALLSIZE =B5/EXE...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-24 SETUP D D D i i i s s s p p p l l l a a a y y y S S S h h h o o o w w w s s s D D D e e e s s s c c c r r r i i i p p p t t t i i i o o o n n n LANGUAGE = ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS /… POWER SAVE =ON/OFF POWER SAVE TIME =1 MIN:99 MIN AUTO CONTINUE =OFF/ON =OFF/ON Turn th...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-26 PRINT MENU D D D i i i s s s p p p l l l a a a y y y S S S h h h o o o w w w s s s D D D e e e s s s c c c r r r i i i p p p t t t i i i o o o n n n MEDIA TYPE =PLAIN PAPER/THICK PAPER/TRANSPARENCIES COLOR PRINT =ON/OFF PAPER Set cut sheet paper size to A4, EXE...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-30 PRINT MENU (Continued) D D D i i i s s s p p p l l l a a a y y y S S S h h h o o o w w w s s s D D D e e e s s s c c c r r r i i i p p p t t t i i i o o o n n n CHAR SET(STD) =#### CHAR SET(ALT) =#### PEN # SIZE PEN 1 to 6 (Set size and gray percentage for the ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-32 INTERFACE D D D i i i s s s p p p l l l a a a y y y S S S h h h o o o w w w s s s D D D e e e s s s c c c r r r i i i p p p t t t i i i o o o n n n SELECT =AUTO/USB/PARALLEL/NETWORK AUTO IF TIME = 1:99 (sec) You need to set the time out period for the auto inte...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-33 RESET MENU D D D i i i s s s p p p l l l a a a y y y S S S h h h o o o w w w s s s D D D e e e s s s c c c r r r i i i p p p t t t i i i o o o n n n RESET PRINTER Resets the printer and restores all printer settings – including commandsettings – to the settings...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-34 Set Date and time --MENU--INFORMATION Press + or – until “ SETUP” mode appears. --MENU--SETUP Press Set . SETUPDATE&TIME Press Set . DATE&TIMEYEAR Press Set . YEAR=1999 * Press + . YEAR=2000 Press Set . YEAR=2000 * After a short time, the display change...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-35 Set IP Address --MENU--INFORMATION Press + . --MENU--NETWORK Press Set . NETWORKTCP/IP Press Set . TCP/IPTCP/IP ENABLE Press + . TCP/IPIP ADDRESS= Press Set . IP ADDRESS=192.0.0.192 * The last digit in the first part of the number is blinking.Press + or – to in...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-36 About Emulation Modes This printer has the following emulation modes: HP LaserJet Mode The HP LaserJet mode (or HP mode) is the emulation mode in which thisprinter emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. Many softwareapplications support this type ...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-37 HP-GL Mode The HP-GL mode is the emulation mode in which this printer emulates theHewlett-Packard plotter model HP-7475A. Many graphics and CADapplications support this type of plotter. Use this mode for optimumperformance when printing from those types of appl...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-38 List of Factory Settings The following table shows the initial factory default settings. Notes • The settings are subject to the emulation mode. Effective modes areindicated in parentheses in the following table. • The following settings cannot be restored to t...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-40 M M M O O O D D D E E E M M M E E E N N N U U U F F F a a a c c c t t t o o o r r r y y y S S S e e e t t t t t t i i i n n n g g g FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET=PC8 AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF AUTO WRAP=OFF AUTO SKIP=ON LEFT MARGIN=...

CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 4-41 M M M O O O D D D E E E M M M E E E N N N U U U F F F a a a c c c t t t o o o r r r y y y S S S e e e t t t t t t i i i n n n g g g FONT NO.=59 FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.00 SYMBOL/CHARACTER SET=PC8 AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF LEFT MARGIN=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP ...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1 R R E E P P L L A A C C I I N N G G T T H H E E C C O O N N S S U U M M A A B B L L E E S S Periodically, you will need to replace the following consumables. When thetime comes to replace consumables, the following messages will appear onthe LCD panel. The printer will stop...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-3 The following are Maintenance Messages that appear alternatively with the“READY” message on the upper row of the LCD when the printer is in theREADY state. These messages advise you that you will need to replaceeach of the consumables as soon as possible, since the consumab...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-4 Note The starter toner cartridges shipped with the printer contain only half the normal amount of toner. (6,000 pages (Black) and 3,600 pages (Cyan,Magenta and Yellow). *2 - For example, if the Cyan and Magenta toner cartridges are almostempty, the indication will be “ "...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-5 T T T O O O N N N E E E R R R C C C A A A R R R T T T R R R I I I D D D G G G E E E S S S ! Caution We strongly recommend using genuine Brother toner cartridges. Usinggeneric or refilled toner cartridges may void the warranty for this printer. Toner Nearly Empty Message Che...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-6 Replacing the Toner Cartridges ! Warning Do not put the Toner Cartridge into a fire. It could explode. ! Caution • When replacing the Toner Cartridges, handle them carefully so thattoner does not spill. • We strongly recommend using genuine Brother toner cartridges. Usingge...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-7 4. After rocking each new Toner Cartridge 3 to 4 times from side to side,remove the tape labeled ‘REMOVE’ and the orange protective cover fromthe new Toner Cartridge. Fig. 5-2 5. Insert the new Toner Cartridge(s) by positioning it in the correct guide(s).Slide it gently int...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-8 ! Caution • Insert the toner cartridge(s) gently into the printer. Do not try to lockthem into the printer by pushing them. They must stay loosely in theguide rails so they will be correctly positioned when the front cover isclosed. • The printer may be damaged or may not w...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-9 O O O I I I L L L B B B O O O T T T T T T L L L E E E Oil Bottle Low Message When the Oil has almost run out, the following message appears on the LCD panel. Prepare a new Oil Bottle to replace the nearly empty bottle. After this message appears, you can print approximately...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-10 ! Warning The Fusing Unit and the parts around it are HOT! Be sure to wait untilthe Fusing Unit has cooled sufficiently before you replace the OilBottle. If you touch the HOT parts (shaded area shown below), you might getinjured. ! Caution • Be careful not to spill oil ins...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-11 Replacing the Oil Bottle 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, and then wait until it hascooled down sufficiently. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Release the Oil Bottle LockLevers as shown: Fig. 5-5 4. Remove the empty Oil Bottle from the Fusing Unit. Hold a sheet ...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-12 5. Install the new Oil Bottle into theFusing Unit with the label facingyou. The Oil Bottle is keyed toprevent incorrect installation. Fig. 5-7 6. Lock the Oil Bottle Lock Levers securely. 7. Close the Top Cover. 8. Press the Power button to turn the printer On.

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-13 F F F U U U S S S E E E R R R C C C L L L E E E A A A N N N E E E R R R Fuser Cleaner Message When the following message appears on the LCD panel, you will need areplacement Fuser Cleaner Roller: REPLACE FCR !" READY Fuser Cleaner Change Message When the following mess...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-14 Replacing the Fuser Cleaner ! Warning The Fusing unit and the parts around it are HOT! Be sure to wait untilthe Fusing Unit has cooled sufficiently before replacing the FuserCleaner. If you touch the HOT parts, you might get injured. 1. Press the Power button to turn the p...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-15 4. Take the Fuser Cleaner out ofthe Fusing Unit by holding thehandle of the Fuser Cleaner asshown: Fig. 5-9 5. Install the new Fuser Cleanerinto the guide with the rollerside facing you. Fig. 5-10 6. Lock the Fuser Cleaner with the Oil Bottle Lock Levers. 7. Close the Top ...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-16 W W W A A A S S S T T T E E E T T T O O O N N N E E E R R R P P P A A A C C C K K K Approximately every 18,000 images you print at 5% coverage, you mustchange the Waste Toner Pack. NEAR WASTE TONER !" READY Waste Toner Pack Full Message When the Waste Toner Pack is ful...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-17 1. Open the Front Cover. 2. Remove the Waste Toner Packfrom the holder located at thelower right side of the printer. Becareful not to spill the toner. Fig. 5-11 3. Peel off the sealing sticker on theleft side of the Waste Toner Pack.Seal the opening with the sealingsticke...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-18 O O O P P P C C C B B B E E E L L L T T T C C C A A A R R R T T T R R R I I I D D D G G G E E E OPC Belt Cartridge Message When the OPC Belt Cartridge runs out, the following message appears onthe LCD. When you see this message, you must replace the OPC BeltCartridge: REPL...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-19 Replacing the OPC Belt Cartridge 1. Press the Power button and turn the printer Off. 2. Open the Front Cover and then open the Top cover. 3. To release the lock, pull thegreen Belt Cartridge LockLevers on both sides towardyou. Fig. 5-13 4. Remove the OPC BeltCartridge from...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-20 5. Remove the Tension ReleasePins from both sides of the newOPC Belt Cartridge. Fig. 5-15 Remove the protective sheetfrom the new OPC BeltCartridge. Do not touch thegreen part of the OPC BeltCartridge. Fig. 5-16 6. Insert the new Belt Cartridgeinto the printer guides with ...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-22 O O O Z Z Z O O O N N N E E E F F F I I I L L L T T T E E E R R R Ozone Filter You will need to replace the Ozone Filter once a year to prevent ozone fromcoming out of the printer. ! Caution You must replace the Ozone Filter once a year. If you do not, it might causea noti...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-23 F F F U U U S S S I I I N N N G G G U U U N N N I I I T T T Fusing Unit When the following message appears on the LCD panel, you must replacethe Fusing Unit: REPLACE FUSER ! ! ! !" " " " READY ! Warning The Fusing Unit and the parts around it are HOT! Be su...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-24 Replacing the Fusing Unit 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. Unplug the printer. Toavoid injury, wait until the printer has cooled down sufficiently before youreplace the Fusing Unit. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Unscrew the two long screwsas shown to release ...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-25 ! Caution When removing the Fusing Unit from the printer, be sure to keep the FusingUnit flat, so oil will not spill. Considerable damage can occur if oil is spilledinside the printer. 5. Remove the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner from the Fusing Unit. 6. Install the new ...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-26 Note If the condition of the Fuser Cleaner is poor, we recommend that you replacethe Fuser Cleaner at the same time as the Fusing Unit. The life counter forthe Fuser Cleaner will also need to be reset. Please refer to page 5-15 forinstructions. Partially used Oil Bottles c...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-27 1 1 1 2 2 2 0 0 0 K K K K K K I I I T T T 120K Kit When you see the following message on the LCD, you must replace theitems located in the 120K Kit, which includes the Drum Cleaner, PaperDischarger, Transfer Roller, Paper Pick-up Roller, Separator Pad andTransfer Drum. Not...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-28 Drum Cleaner ! Caution Both ends of the Drum Cleaner roller consist of metal bearings that connectthe bias element to the power supply. These must be connected correctlywhen you install the Drum Cleaner. Be sure to check how to connect thesecorrectly by referring to the ol...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-29 5. Clean the area where the newDrum Cleaner is to be installedwith a cotton cloth. Fig. 5-26 6. Install the new Drum Cleaner intothe printer by gently placing thebrass bearings into the guides,and then pushing the handledown until the bearings click intoplace. Ensure that ...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-30 Paper Discharger ! Caution Do NOT touch the charging wire! Fig. 5-28 Replacing the Paper Discharger 1. Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2. Open the Rear Access Cover. 3. Remove the Paper Dischargerfrom the Transfer Unit by lightlypressing it down and then sl...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-31 4. Clean the area where the newPaper Discharger is to beinstalled with a cotton cloth. Fig. 5-30 5. Install the new Paper Dischargerinto the Transfer Unit in thereverse order that you removedit. Fig. 5-31 6. Plug the printer into the AC outlet. 7. Press the Power button to...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-32 Replacing the Transfer Roller 1. Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2. Open the Rear Access Cover. 3. Release the Transfer Roller LockLevers on the right and left handsides, and then lift the Levers torelease the Transfer Roller. Fig. 5-32 4. Remove the Transf...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-33 5. Install the new Transfer Roller byholding the Lock Levers of theTransfer Roller and adjusting theangle of the Transfer Roller Levershafts (both sides) to match theTransfer Unit groove. Set theTransfer Roller onto the shafts andplace the Roller onto the springs asshown b...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-34 Note • User replacement of some of these parts is not recommended. • For replacement of the Paper Pick-up Roller, Separator Pad and theTransfer Drum, consult your local dealer/retailer. • Actions 10 to 14 should only be carried out by your dealer orBrother Authorized Servi...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-35 C C L L E E A A N N I I N N G G T T H H E E P P R R I I N N T T E E R R Periodically, clean the printer exterior and interior with a dry soft cloth. Ifprinted pages are stained with toner, clean the printer interior with a dry softcloth. We recommend cleaning the Paper Gui...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-36 4. Clean the Paper Guide with a dry soft cloth. If paper and foreign objectsare stuck in the Paper Cassette, remove them. Fig. 5-38 5. Install the Paper Cassette into the printer. 6. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the printer. Periodic Printer Cle...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-37 Clean the printer interior as follows: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Open the Rear Access Cover. 3. Clean the Registration Roller and the Paper Pick-up Roller with a drysoft cloth to prevent paper jams. Fig. 5-39 ! Caution Be sure not to break the A...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-38 4. Remove the Paper Discharger from the Transfer Unit. Fig. 5-41 5. Clean the Paper Discharger Case Housing with a dry cotton cloth.Clean the Corona Wire and the inside of the Paper Discharger Casewith a dry cotton swab. Fig. 5-42 6. Re-install the Paper Discharger into th...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-39 8. Open the Top Cover slightly so you can clean the Exit Roller. This willhelp to prevent paper jams at the paper exit and dirt from appearing onyour printouts. Fig. 5-43 9. Open the Front Cover, and then open the Top Cover. 10. To release the lock, pull the green Belt Car...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-40 ! Caution • Do not touch the OPC Belt surface with bare hands or gloves. • If the Belt is exposed for more than two minutes to a light source of 800lux, the Belt may be damaged. 12. Clean the OPC Belt Cartridge and the OPC Belt Cartridge Case with adry cotton cloth. Fig. 5...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-41 14. Remove all the Toner Cartridges from the printer. 15. Use the fingers of both hands to hold the two knobs on the Dustproof Glass, and then remove it from the Laser Unit by lifting it up. Fig. 5-48 16. Clean the surface of the Dustproof Glass with a dry cotton swab. Fig...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-42 18. Re-install all the Toner Cartridges and the OPC Belt Cartridges. 19. Close the Front Cover and the Top Cover. ! Caution • NEVER use Alcohol or other similar solvents for cleaning the dustproofglass, otherwise it will be a cause of image failure.

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-43 R R E E P P A A C C K K I I N N G G A A N N D D R R E E L L O O C C A A T T I I N N G G T T H H E E P P R R I I N N T T E E R R ! Warning • Whenever you transport the printer ALWAYS use the packingmaterials that were provided with your printer. Follow the stepsdetailed bel...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-44 How to Repack the Printer 1. Press the Power button to turn the printer off. Unplug the printer. 2. Remove the Waste Toner Pack, Toner Cartridges, Fusing Unit andOPC Belt Cartridge from the printer. Place them in their originalpackaging. Do not place them together with the...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-45 O O P P T T I I O O N N S S L L L O O O W W W E E E R R R T T T R R R A A A Y Y Y U U U N N N I I I T T T ( ( ( L L L T T T - - - 2 2 2 6 6 6 C C C L L L ) ) ) Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette The lower tray unit is a device that functions as a second paper sour...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-46 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 2. Place the Lower Tray Unit on a flattable, and then remove the protectiveparts. Fig. 5-52 3. Pull out the Paper Cassette from theLower Tray Unit, and then removethe tapes and the protective partsinside...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-50 D D D U U U P P P L L L E E E X X X U U U N N N I I I T T T ( ( ( D D D X X X - - - 2 2 2 6 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 ) ) ) The following paper sizes can be used for the Duplex Unit: A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), Legal, Executive How to Install the DUPLEX Unit ! Warning • This printer i...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-53 8. Insert the fixing pins at both sidesof the Duplex Unit into theinstallation grooves in the LowerTray Unit. Fig. 5-68 Note Make sure that the Rear Cover of the Lower Tray Unit is closed. 9. Secure the pawl of the DuplexUnit into the rectangular hole inthe back of the pri...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-56 C C C O O O M M M P P P A A A C C C T T T F F F L L L A A A S S S H H H C C C A A A R R R D D D / / / H H H D D D D D D C C C A A A R R R D D D ( ( ( H H H D D D - - - 6 6 6 G G G / / / H H H D D D - - - E E E X X X ) ) ) This printer has a slot for optional CompactFlash c...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-57 Note When you select the fonts through your software or with a command, notethe following: • You do not need to be concerned about the Font control panel setting.The software or command overrides the printer setting. • Be sure to install a font card that has your desired f...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-59 Installing a CompactFlash Card 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.Disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 2. Insert a CompactFlash cardinto the slot with the labelfacing you. Make sure it isinserted correctly. Fig. 5-78 3. To remo...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-62 8. Secure the main controller board with the 2 screws. 9. Reconnect the interface cable to the printer. Plug the power cord intothe AC outlet, and then turn on the printer. 10. Format the HD-6G/HD-EX from the control panel. See Chapter 4 fordetails.

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-63 R R R A A A M M M E E E X X X P P P A A A N N N S S S I I I O O O N N N This printer has 64 Mbytes of standard memory and 3 slots for optionalexpansion memory. The memory can be expanded by 384 Mbytes byinstalling commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs)....

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-64 Note • There might be some DIMMs that will not work with this printer. • For more information, consult the dealer where you purchased theprinter. • For the latest information: http://solutions.brother.com To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and un...

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-65 4. Hold the DIMM with yourfingers on the side edges andyour thumb against the backedge. Align the notches on theDIMM with the DIMM slots.(Check that the locks on eachside of the DIMM slot are open,or outward.) Fig. 5-86 5. Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firml...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-1 T T R R O O U U B B L L E E S S H H O O O O T T I I N N G G If any problems occur, the printer automatically stops printing, diagnosesthe problem, and displays the resulting message to alert you. Take theappropriate action, referring to the following tables. If you can...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-4 M M M A A A I I I N N N T T T E E E N N N A A A N N N C C C E E E M M M E E E S S S S S S A A A G G G E E E S S S Error Message Meaning Action ! ! " ! (K C M Y) When the ! mark blinks ( " ), the indicated color toner is nearlyempty. K: Black, C:Cyan, M: Magenta...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-5 C C C A A A L L L L L L S S S E E E R R R V V V I I I C C C E E E M M M E E E S S S S S S A A A G G G E E E S S S When any of the following messages appear on the LCD, turn off theprinter. Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer on again. If this doesnot clear th...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-6 Service CallMessage Meaning Action ERROR EE4 WARNING Toner emptysensor error Turn off the printer. Wait a fewseconds, and then turn it on again. ERROR EE5 WARNING Transfer rollersolenoid error Turn off the printer. Wait a fewseconds, and then turn it on again. ERROR EE...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-7 Service CallMessage Meaning Action ERROR EH4 WARNING Fusertemperature 4error Turn off the printer. Wait 15 minutes,and then turn it on again. ERROR EL1 WARNING Beam detectorerror Turn off the printer. Wait a fewseconds, and then turn it on again. ERROR EL2 WARNING Scan...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-8 P P P A A A P P P E E E R R R J J J A A A M M M S S S This printer has been designed to be trouble free. However, if a problemshould occur, note the display message and take the appropriate action.This section describes the actions to be taken to avoid paper jams andun...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-9 Note Do not use the following paper: • Bent paper • Moist paper • Paper that does not meet specifications Paper may jam in the Paper Cassette, inside the printer, at the Rear AccessCover or at the paper exit. Locate the jam and follow the instructions belowto remove th...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-10 How to Clear a Paper Jam in the Printer PAPER JAM AT PAPER EXIT JAM E1 If paper has passed behind the Rear Access Cover and a paper jam hasoccurred at the paper exit, follow the steps below: 1. Open the Top Cover andrelease the Fusing unitPressure Release Levers. Fig....

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-11 Note When paper jams at the Rear Access Cover increase, replace the PaperDischarger. PAPER JAM AT THE TRANSFER ROLLER OR THE FUSING ROLLER INSIDE THE PRINTER JAM D or JAM E2 If a paper jam occurs at the Transfer roller or the Fusing Roller, follow thesame steps to rem...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-13 If the paper is caught in theFusingRoller, follow the steps below: 1) Open the Top Cover. 2) Release the Fusing Unit Pressure Release Levers onboth sides. 3) Remove the jammed paper at the rear side of the printerby holding it with both handsand pulling it slowly towa...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-14 PAPER JAM IN THE PAPER CASSETTE JAM A 1/2 If a paper jam occurs inside the Paper Cassette, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the Paper Cassette. 2. Remove the jammedpaper. Fig. 6-7 3. Re-install the Paper Cassette. 4. Open the Rear Access Cover. If there is any jammed p...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-15 How to Clear a Paper Jam in the Duplex Unit PAPER JAM IN THE UPPER ASSEMBLY OF THE DUPLEX UNIT JAM B If a paper jam occurs in the Duplex Cover Top Assembly, follow thesesteps: 1. Open the Duplex Cover TopAssembly. Fig. 6-8 2. If the paper is caught in the exitof the D...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-16 3. If the jammed paper is insidethe Duplex Cover TopAssembly, remove it byrotating the green pinch rollerdownwards to feed the paperout through the exit of theAssembly. Fig. 6-10 4. If the jammed paper is caughtinside the Duplex Cover TopAssembly, open the PaperGuide ...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-17 PAPER JAM IN THE LOWER ASSEMBLY OF THE DUPLEX UNIT JAM C If a paper jam occurs in the Lower Assembly, follow these steps: 1. Open the Duplex Lower Cover.If you find a jammed piece ofpaper, pulling it slowly towardyou. 2. If you cannot find the jammedpaper, open the In...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-18 Q Q & & A A You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your HL-2600CN printer.This section contains frequently asked questions and the answers. Findyour question below, and then follow the recommended steps. You cancorrect most problems yourself. S S S E...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-21 P P P R R R I I I N N N T T T I I I N N N G G G Question Recommendation The printer printsunexpectedly or itprints incorrectcharacters. • Cancel the print job from your computer. Then,turn the printer off and on, or reset the printer andtry your print job again. • Mak...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-23 Question Recommendation Black vertical streaksor bands ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKL...

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 6-26 Question Recommendation Off set image ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0...

APPENDIX A-6 PAPER The printer is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bondpaper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality orhandling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensuredesirable performance. Some important guidelines whe...

APPENDIX A-7 DAMAGE OR OTHER DEFECTS CAUSED BY THE USE OF PAPERLISTED UNDER “ PAPER TYPES TO AVOID” WILL NOT BE COVEREDUNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENTS. ENVELOPES Most envelopes will perform acceptably on your printer. However, someenvelopes will have feeding and print quality problems becau...

APPENDIX A-8 LABELS AND OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES The printer will print on most type of labels and transparencies designed foruse with a laser printer. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-basedsince such material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fusing unit.Adhesives should n...