Page 2 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ -i Trademarks ........................................................................................................................ -v...
Page 8 - Internet Addresses
vii Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother has installed an easy to use fax back system so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine. Call t...
Page 9 - Trademarks; Compilation and Publication; Shipment of the Printer
viii Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL 5e, PCL 6 and PCL are registered trademarks of...
Page 10 - REGULATIONS; Electronic Emission Notices; Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
ix REGULATIONS Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For U.S.A. Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation100 Somerset Corporate BoulevardBridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USATEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Na...
Page 11 - International E; Compliance Statement; Laser Notices
x International E NERGY S TAR ® Compliance Statement The purpose of the International E NERGY S TAR ® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the E NE...
Page 12 - For Finland and Sweden; LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE; Internal laser radiation; Safety Information; IMPORTANT - For Your Safety; Geräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission (For Germany Only)
xi For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Varning - Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna B...
Page 14 - EC Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive
xiii EC Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive ManufacturerBrother Industries Ltd.,15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Herewith declare that: Product description : Laser Printer Product Name : HL-4200CN is in conformity with provisions of the R & TTE Directive...
Page 15 - Introduction
xiv Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HL-4200CN. This guide contains important information about the printer operation and precautions to be followed. To help you use it efficiently, please read this guide before using your new printer. Furthermore, after you read the guide, store it in a sa...
Page 16 - How to Use This Guide; Conventions; Conventions and Symbols used in this User’s Guide
xv How to Use This Guide Conventions The following conventions and symbols are used in this User’s Guide: Conventions and Symbols used in this User’s Guide Example Meaning Alerts you to an important operating procedure that should be performed with care. Make sure that you read these items. Notes pr...
Page 17 - Safety Precautions; Installing and Relocating your Printer; WARNING; CAUTION
xvi Safety Precautions To ensure the safe operation of your printer, make sure that you read this section thoroughly before use. This section describes the conventions used in the guide. Installing and Relocating your Printer Do not place the printer in a hot, humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated envi...
Page 19 - Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections; Operating Environment
xviii ■ Use the printer in a place that meets the following requirements: Ambient temperature range of 10 to 32 °C (50.0 to 89.6 °F), relative humidity of 15 to 85% (no condensation) When using the printer at an ambient temperature of 32 °C (89.6 °F), the relative humidity should not exceed 65%. Whe...
Page 21 - Operating Precautions; Radio Interference
xx This printer may interfere with radio or television reception, causing flickering or distortion. This can be determined by turning the printer off and on. To correct interference, perform one or a combination of the following procedures: ■ Move the printer away from a TV and/or radio. ■ Repositio...
Page 22 - Other Difficulties
xxi Never touch an area indicated by a high-temperature warning label (on or near the fuser unit). Touching these areas may result in burns. If a sheet of paper is wrapped around the fuser or rollers, do not use excessive force to remove it so as to avoid injuries or burns. Turn off the printer imme...
Page 23 - Notes on Handling Consumables; Caution
xxii Notes on Handling Consumables Never put a toner cartridge into an open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries. Never put a transfer roll cartridge into an open flame. It can explode, resulting in injuries. Never put a print head cartridge into an open flame. It can explode, resulting in i...
Page 24 - Adjusting Color Registration; Printing the Color Registration Chart; Printer System Settings; Menu
1 - 1 PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS 1 Adjusting Color Registration When you first install the printer, or if you moved it to a new location, adjust the color registration to ensure that colors are correctly aligned when printed. To learn how to operate the control panel, see Basic Menu Operation on page 4...
Page 25 - Determining values
PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS 1 - 2 Determining values From the lines to the right of the Y (yellow), M (magenta), and C (cyan) pattern, find the values of the straightest lines. You can also use the densest colors of the grid to find the straightest lines. The colors printed at the highest density are th...
Page 27 - Configuring the Printer on a Network; Setting an IP Address; Set the IP address acquisition method to
PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS 1 - 4 Configuring the Printer on a Network Read this section if you want to configure the printer for a network connection. Setting an IP Address This section describes the steps for setting the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address from the control panel of the printe...
Page 28 - Setting the IP Address; Setup IP Address
1 - 5 PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS Wait to restart the printer until after you set the gateway address at the last step. Continue to the next step without restarting the printer. Setting the IP Address The IP address consists of four separate values (base 10) separated by decimal points. Each of the four...
Page 29 - Setting the Subnet Mask; IP address; Subnet Mask
PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS 1 - 6 Setting the Subnet Mask Continued from the previous step. ↓ Reboot systemto take effect ↓ 3 seconds later, the following screen will appear. IP Address192.168.001.100* ↓ 16 Press the Job Cancel/Back or button once. The lower line of the screen returns to IP address . Co...
Page 30 - Setting the Gateway Address
1 - 7 PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS Setting the Gateway Address Continued from the previous step ↓ TCP/IP Subnet Mask ↓ 21 Press the button once. TCP/IPGateway Address ↓ 22 Press the Form Feed/Set or button once. Gateway Address000.000.000.000* ↓ 23 Set the gateway address in the same way as the IP addres...
Page 31 - Setting Protocols; LPD; Changing Protocol Settings
PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS 1 - 8 Setting Protocols When the printer is shipped from the factory, all protocols except FTP are active by default. Normally if you are connecting a new printer to a network for the first time, you will not need to perform the operations described in this section. If you ne...
Page 32 - Starting protocols; XXX
1 - 9 PRINTER SYSTEM SETTINGS Confirming Settings Print the printer settings list to check the content of printer settings. The printer settings list also contains information that is required when configuring computers for printing. Use the list to confirm that settings on the printer and the compu...
Page 33 - Printer Part Names and Functions; Front View; Basic Printer Operation
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 1 2 Printer Part Names and Functions The names and functions of the various parts of the printer are as follows: Front View Basic Printer Operation No. Name Description 1 Paper Tray Load paper here. 2 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Use this tray to manually load items such ...
Page 34 - Back View
2 - 2 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Back View No. Name Description 13 Parallel Interface Connector To use the printer locally, connect the parallel cable here. 14 USB Interface Connector To use the printer locally, connect the USB cable here. 15 Ethernet Interface Connector To use the printer through a ne...
Page 35 - Inside View
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 3 Inside View No. Name Description 23 Transfer Roll Cartridge Transfers the image created on the print head surface to the paper and collects used toner. 24 Print Head Cartridge Consists of a light-sensitive print head, developer, and a transfer roll. Images are initially...
Page 36 - Turning the Printer On and Off; Turn the Printer On; Testing; Please Wait...
2 - 4 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Turning the Printer On and Off Turn the Printer On To turn the printer on, follow the steps below. 1 On the printer's right side, press the side of the power switch marked I to turn the printer on. The printer starts. The printer motors warm up for 1 or 2 minutes when y...
Page 37 - Turn the Printer Off
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 5 Turn the Printer Off To turn the printer off, follow the steps below. 1 Confirm that Ready to Print is displayed on the control panel. Do not turn the printer off in the following situations: ■ Data Wait is displayed on the control panel. ■ The Ready lamp is blinking. ■...
Page 38 - Installing the Printer Driver; Upgrading the Printer Driver
2 - 6 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Installing the Printer Driver for Windows ® The printer driver is software that translates print and command instructions from the format used by a computer to the format that a particular printer needs. When using the printer locally, install the printer driver on the ...
Page 39 - Brother Solutions Center; Printing Preferences
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 7 4 Click Brother Solutions Center . The browser starts and accesses the Brother Solutions Center. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to download the appropriate printer driver. 6 To close the Printing Preferences (or Properties ) dialog box, click OK . ■ You can als...
Page 40 - Printing from Windows; Changing default printing functions
2 - 8 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Printing from Windows ® You can send jobs to the printer from most Windows programs using their print command. The following is a description of printing from Microsoft ® Word XP in Windows ® XP. How to access dialog boxes and their contents vary depending on the operat...
Page 41 - Using Windows
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 9 3 On the various tabs, make settings for each item as required. For details about the various tabs, see Help . 4 When you finish choosing settings, click OK or Apply in the Printing Preferences dialog box. The default printer functions in the printer driver are now chan...
Page 42 - Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh
2 - 10 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION Installing the Printer Driver for Macintosh ® Printer drivers for both USB and AppleTalk network connections are provided with your Brother printer. You can install the printer driver on Macintosh ® computers that meet the following requirements: ■ The printer is conne...
Page 43 - Printing from Macintosh; Mac OS
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 11 Printing from Macintosh ® This section describes the steps to print from computers depending on the type of operating system used. When you install any new printer options (such as the lower tray module), you must reconfigure the printer driver to use the options. To c...
Page 45 - Cancel Printing at the Computer; In Windows; Printers and Faxes; On a Macintosh; Print Center
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 13 Cancel Printing To cancel printing, first cancel the computer printer command. Next, use the printer’s control panel to cancel printing from the printer. Cancel Printing at the Computer The steps to cancel printing vary depending on the type of operating system you are...
Page 47 - Changing the Configuration for Options; Memory expansion; US
BASIC PRINTER OPERATION 2 - 15 Changing the Configuration for Options Once you set the initial configuration of the printer, you must reconfigure the printer driver when you install the following options: 1. 1 Tray Module 2. 2 Tray Module 3. Hard disk 4. Memory expansion For details about how to ins...
Page 48 - For Mac OS
2 - 16 BASIC PRINTER OPERATION In Windows ® Follow the steps below. The following example is for Windows ® XP. 1 On the Start menu, click Printers and Faxes . The Printers window opens. 2 Click the appropriate printer and on the File menu, click Properties . The Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click ...
Page 49 - Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types; Suitable Paper Types; Suitable Basis Weight; Recommended Paper; Loading Paper and Usable Paper Types
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 1 3 Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types Using paper that is unsuitable for printing can cause paper jams and deteriorate print quality. We recommend that you use the types of paper listed below to get the best results from your printer. Suitable Paper Types S...
Page 50 - Special paper; PANTONE; Pantone
3 - 2 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES Special paper You can print the following types of 'speciality paper' from the multi-purpose tray. PANTONE ® Calibrated There are many variables in the process of reproducing color generated by the HL-4200CN, any one of which may affect the quality of the P...
Page 52 - Duplex Printing Paper Types and Sizes; Automatic Duplex Printing; Duplex; Manual Duplex Printing with the Multi-purpose Tray
3 - 4 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES The illustration below shows the width and length mentioned in the table on 3-3. 1. Length 2. Portrait orientation 3. Feed direction 4. Width Duplex Printing Paper Types and Sizes The HL-4200CN can print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Automatic Duplex P...
Page 53 - Unsuitable Paper Types
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 5 Unsuitable Paper Types Avoid using the following paper types as they can cause paper jams or damage the printer. ■ Transparencies other than those recommended. ■ Inkjet paper ■ Paper that is too thick or too thin ■ Paper with a face preprinted with another ...
Page 54 - Storing Paper
3 - 6 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES Storing Paper Failure to properly store paper can cause paper jams, deteriorate print quality, or damage the printer. Store paper under the following conditions: ■ Between 10 ° C and 30 ° C (50 to 86 ° F) ■ Between 30% and 65% relative humidity ■ In a dry p...
Page 55 - Loading Paper; Load Paper in the Paper Tray
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 7 Loading Paper See the appropriate section below to load or change paper. For more information about suitable paper types, see Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types on page 3-1. Load Paper in the Paper Tray Follow the steps below to load paper into the paper t...
Page 58 - Load A5 Paper in the Paper Tray/Changing the Paper Size from A5; Loading A5 Paper
3 - 10 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES Load A5 Paper in the Paper Tray/Changing the Paper Size from A5 Loading A5 Paper Follow the steps below to load A5 paper into the paper tray. Load paper into the optional Tray Module the same way. 1 Gently pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Hold the...
Page 61 - Changing the Paper Size from A5
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 13 Changing the Paper Size from A5 Follow the steps below to remove the A5 spacer, and then load a different paper size into the paper tray. Load paper into the optional Tray Module the same way. 1 Gently pull out the paper tray until it stops. 2 Hold the tra...
Page 64 - Load Paper into the Multi-purpose Tray
3 - 16 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 11 When printing on A4 or Letter size paper, lift the stopper on the top cover. Load Paper into the Multi-purpose Tray Follow the steps below to load paper into the multi-purpose tray. To avoid paper jams, do not load paper of different sizes into the mult...
Page 66 - User Settings; Printing on Envelopes; Example
3 - 18 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES Printing on Envelopes, Transparencies, and Custom-size (Long) Paper Take care when selecting the settings for envelopes, because choosing them incorrectly may result in printed side or text direction errors. When printing on transparencies or specialty pap...
Page 67 - Windows; Help
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 19 1 Adjust the paper guide to the mark for the size of envelope you are about to use. 2 Make sure the flap is closed, load the envelope with the side to be printed on facing down, and the flap facing right. 3 Start printing from your program after putting th...
Page 68 - Printing on Transparencies
3 - 20 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES Printing on Transparencies Use the multi-purpose tray to print transparencies. ■ Use only the recommended type of transparencies (3M CG3300). Do not use any other type, such as color transparencies (bordered with a white frame). ■ Using unsuitable transpar...
Page 69 - Printer Driver Settings (for transparencies)
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 21 3 Put the transparencies into the multi-purpose tray until they lightly touch the feeding slot. Do not use full color transparencies. They can jam in the printer and damage the fuser unit. 4 Start printing from your program after loading the transparencies...
Page 70 - Printing Custom-size Paper; Setting a User Defined Size
3 - 22 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES Printing Custom-size Paper Using the multi-purpose tray enables you to print custom-size paper or 'long' paper, longer than legal portrait (355.6 mm (14 in.)). The paper sizes suitable for use with this printer are as follows: ■ Single-sided printing: Widt...
Page 72 - Duplex Printing; Types of Duplex Printing
3 - 24 LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES Duplex Printing You can perform duplex printing with the printer, using one of the following steps. ■ For plain paper or thick paper, whether fed from a paper tray or the multi-purpose tray, duplex printing is carried out automatically if you set this in t...
Page 73 - Printer Driver Settings (for duplex printing)
LOADING PAPER AND USABLE PAPER TYPES 3 - 25 Duplex Printing To print on both sides of plain paper, set the paper into the paper tray or multi-purpose tray. Follow the steps below to print on both sides of plain paper. 1 If you are using plain paper (64 - 105 g/m 2 (17 - 28 lb)) → a) put the paper le...
Page 74 - Control Panel Overview; LED Indicators; Control Panel
4 - 1 CONTROL PANEL 4 Control Panel Overview The control panel consists of LED indicators, a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) and several buttons. This section describes the names and functions of the control panel's parts. 1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 2. LED indicators (Light Emitting Diode indicato...
Page 75 - Print screen
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD shows the printer status (print screen) and menus for configuring the printer (menu screen). The items displayed differ depending on the printer settings and installed options. Print screen When the printer is waiting for data or printing, thi...
Page 76 - Buttons
4 - 3 CONTROL PANEL Buttons You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with seven buttons (Menu, , , , , Form Feed/Set, Job Cancel/Back ). The operations depend on which screen is displayed (print screen or menu screen). Name Print screen Menu screen Menu button...
Page 77 - Menu Structure and Basic Operations; Re-setting the printer settings
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 4 Basic Menu Operation Use the menu screen to set the energy save mode, job time-out, network settings and printer configuration. Menu Structure and Basic Operations There are 5 main menus. For details about individual menu screens, consulte List of Menu Items en la página 4-6. Eac...
Page 78 - What to do if you make a mistake?
4 - 5 CONTROL PANEL What to do if you make a mistake? Perform the appropriate operation below if you accidentally press a wrong button while using the control panel. You accidentally pressed the Form Feed/Set button, but you want to return to the preceding screen. Press the Job Cancel/Back or button...
Page 79 - System Settings; Power Save Time; Error Alarm
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 6 List of Menu Items This section describes the various settings you can change in each main menu. When printing, it is possible to set some options in the menu screens from your computer. If the computer settings differ from those on the printer, the computer settings take precede...
Page 80 - Auto Log Print
4 - 7 CONTROL PANEL Job Timeout The Job Timeout setting causes the printer to stop processing print data if it takes more than the preset length of time for the remaining data to be received by the printer. When a job time-out occurs, the printer only prints the data it received up to the time-out. ...
Page 81 - Text Print
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 8 Text Print Setting Text Print to Yes, will ensure all data will be printed as it is received and any control codes embedded within the document will be ignored. For most printing environments, we recommend that you set this option to Yes. ■ Yes (default) The data is printed as te...
Page 82 - Maintenance Mode; Init NVM
4 - 9 CONTROL PANEL Maintenance Mode Use this mode to reset the non-volatile (NV) memory or to adjust paper quality settings. You can use this mode to restrict access to certain menus. Init NVM Resets the printer's NV memory. This resets all of the printer’s settings back to its factory settings, or...
Page 83 - BTR CurrentAdj; Auto PHD align
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 10 BTR CurrentAdj When duplex printing on non-recommended paper, the print quality may be poor. To improve the quality, change this setting according to the type of media that is being used. ■ Plain Paper ■ Plain Paper BK (BackFace) ■ Plain Paper (HighGloss) ■ Plain Paper (HighGlos...
Page 84 - Parallel; ECP
4 - 11 CONTROL PANEL Parallel Use Parallel to configure the parallel interface. ECP Use ECP to configure the ECP communication mode of the parallel interface. ■ Enabled (default) The printer receives data in ECP mode. ■ Disabled The printer does not receive data in ECP mode. Adobe Protocol To set th...
Page 85 - Printer Settings; Panel Settings; Demo Page
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 12 Report/List Use Report/List to print reports and lists. Reports and lists are printed on A4 or Letter paper. (The requested paper size depends on your country.) Put A4 or Letter paper lengthwise into the paper tray. Printer Settings Printer Settings is a list of the installed ha...
Page 86 - Network
4 - 13 CONTROL PANEL Network Use Network to make or change network settings. ■ You cannot change the Network setting while the printer is processing print data. ■ You must restart the printer for settings to take effect. After programming settings, be sure to restart the printer. Ethernet Use Ethern...
Page 87 - IPX Frame Type
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 14 ■ Subnet Mask Use this to set the subnet mask address. [aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd] Use 0,128, 192, 224, 240, 248, 252, 254, or 255 for aaa, bbb, ccc, and ddd. ■ Gateway Address Use this to set the gateway address. [aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd] Set aaa, bbb, ccc, and ddd between 0 and 255. You cannot ...
Page 88 - IP Filter
4 - 15 CONTROL PANEL ■ NetWare (default: Enabled) Set NetWare to 'Enabled' to print in a NetWare system or to 'Disabled' if you do not want to use this feature. ■ AppleTalk (default: Enabled) Set AppleTalk to 'Enabled' to print in an AppleTalk system or to 'Disabled' if you do not want to use this f...
Page 89 - USB; Adobe PS Protocol
CONTROL PANEL 4 - 16 USB Adobe PS Protocol To set the Adobe Protocol choose one of the following: ■ TBCP (default) ■ RAW ■ Standard ■ BCP Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 90 - If it looks like you are unable to fix the problem; Troubleshooting
5 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Read this chapter to learn how to correct printer problems. If it looks like you are unable to fix the problem Turn the printer off, disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet/socket, and contact your dealer or Brother Customer Service for assistance. Do not make any change...
Page 91 - Power Problems
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 2 Power Problems Symptom Possible Cause Action No power Is the printer off? Press the I on the power switch to turn the printer on. See Turning the Printer On and Off on page 2-4. Is the power cord loose or disconnected? Turn the printer off and connect the power cord properly. T...
Page 92 - Printing Problems
5 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Printing Problems Indicators are on, flashing, or off. Symptom Possible Cause Action The Alarm lamp is on Is there an error message on the control panel display? Check the message and rectify the error accordingly.See What to Do When an Error Message Appears on page 5-16. The A...
Page 93 - Cannot Print in Windows
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 4 Cannot Print in Windows The Ready lamp is not on or is not flashing after executing the print command Is the printer properly configured for use through a network? (When on a network.) Print the printer configuration list to check the network settings.Correct any inappropriate ...
Page 94 - Cannot Print from a Macintosh
5 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot Print from a Macintosh ® Computer An error message appears on the computer screen A printer error has occurred. Check the message and rectify the error accordingly. Symptom Possible Cause Action The printer does not appear in the Chooser window Is the printer off? Press ...
Page 95 - Print Quality Problems; Blank or Completely Black Pages are Output
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 6 Print Quality Problems Blank or Completely Black Pages are Output Symptom Possible Cause Action Nothing is printed Two or more sheets may be feeding at once. Remove the paper stack from the tray, fan it, and reinsert it. The print head cartridge is old or damaged. Replace the p...
Page 100 - Unsatisfactory Printing
5 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Unsatisfactory Printing Creased paper Is the paper damp? Replace the paper. See Loading Paper on page 3-7. Is the media suitable? Are you using creased paper? Replace the media with a recommend size and type, and confirm that your printer driver settings are correct. See Suita...
Page 102 - Paper Feed Problems
5 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Feed Problems Symptom Possible Cause Action Paper does not feed, Paper jams, Several sheets feed at once, Paper does not feed straight Is the media properly loaded? If using special paper, is the media properly loaded into the multi-purpose tray? Make sure that the media...
Page 103 - Others Problems; Network Problems
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 14 Others Problems Network Problems Symptom Possible Cause Action The IP address changes when turning on the printer Is the printer set to acquire an IP address through a DHCP server? Set the IP address acquisition method to "Panel". See Setting an IP Address on page 1-4....
Page 104 - Other Problems
5 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Other Problems Symptom Possible Cause Action Cannot print in color Is the printer driver set to Black/White printing? Change the printer driver settings in the Paper/Output or Graphics tab (Windows ® ), or the General dialog box (Macintosh ® ). See Help . Paper does not feed f...
Page 111 - The Alarm Indicator is On or Flashing; The Alarm Lamp is On; The Alarm Lamp is Flashing
TROUBLESHOOTING 5 - 22 The Alarm Indicator is On or Flashing The red alarm indicator on the control panel indicates that there is a problem with the printer. Refer to the sections below. The Alarm Lamp is On When the alarm lamp is on, it indicates a paper jam or other problem that you can rectify yo...
Page 112 - Forcing the Printer to Print Remaining Data
5 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Forcing the Printer to Print Remaining Data (When Printing is Halted) If the printer stops receiving data half way through a print job, the printer will wait for a pre-determined time, during this wait, the control panel will display Data Wait . If you wish to, you can force t...
Page 116 - Clearing Paper Jams; Paper Jams
6 - 1 PAPER JAMS 6 Clearing Paper Jams If a paper jam occurs, printing stops and an error message appears on the control panel informing you of the location of the paper jam. To clear the paper jam, read the error message, refer to the appropriate section below, and follow the procedure. Attempting ...
Page 118 - Paper Jams in the Multi-purpose Tray
6 - 3 PAPER JAMS Paper Jams in the Multi-purpose Tray Follow the procedure below to remove the jammed paper. 1 Pull the jammed paper out of the multi-purpose tray. 2 Push up button A (1) and fully open the front cover (2). Confirm that there are no scraps of paper remaining inside the printer. 3 Clo...
Page 119 - Paper Jams in the Paper Tray
PAPER JAMS 6 - 4 Paper Jams in the Paper Tray If the Optional Tray Module is not installed, follow the procedure below to remove paper jammed in the paper tray. If the Optional Tray Module is installed, look for the jammed paper sequentially, starting with the lowest tray. Follow the procedure descr...
Page 121 - Paper jams around the print head cartridge
PAPER JAMS 6 - 6 Paper Jams Between the Print Head Cartridge and the Fuser Unit This section describes the procedures to remove paper jammed around the print head cartridge and in the fuser. Select the appropriate procedure according to the location of the jammed paper. Paper jams around the print h...
Page 123 - Paper jams around the fuser unit
PAPER JAMS 6 - 8 Paper jams around the fuser unit Follow the procedure below to remove the jammed paper. 1 Push up button B (1) and fully open the front cover (2). 2 Open the levers at the ends of the fuser unit and remove the jammed paper. If the paper is torn, remove any scraps of paper remaining ...
Page 124 - Paper Jams in the Paper Rotator
6 - 9 PAPER JAMS Paper longer than 360 mm (14 in.) jams If paper longer than 355.6 mm (14 in.) jams in the printer, cut the paper as necessary and remove the paper from the location where it is jammed using the appropriate procedure. If the front cover is difficult to open, do not force it. Turn the...
Page 127 - Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions; Handling Precautions; Routine Maintenance and Consumable
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT 7 - 1 7 Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C) The printer uses four toner cartridges: black, yellow, magenta and cyan. When the toner supply in a cartridge begins to run out, the message Replace xxxx Toner (x) message appears on the operation p...
Page 128 - Replacing the Toner Cartridges
7 - 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT Replacing the Toner Cartridges Follow the procedure below to replace toner cartridges. 1 Remove the top cover and place it on a flat surface. 2 Grip the levers at the ends of the toner cartridge that you want to replace and pull them up. Downloade...
Page 131 - Replace Print Head Cartridge; Print Head Cartridge Handling Precautions
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT 7 - 5 Replacing the Print Head Cartridge (PH-12CL) This print head cartridge consists of the light-sensitive print head, the developer and the transfer roll. When the print head deteriorates, Replace Print Head Cartridge message appears on the operation...
Page 132 - Storage Precautions; Replacing the Print Head Cartridge
7 - 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT Storage Precautions ■ Do not unpack new print head cartridges until you are ready to install them. If a print head cartridge is unpacked, put it in its aluminum package for storage. ■ Store print head cartridges away from direct sunlight under the...
Page 137 - Replace Transfer Roll; Transfer Roll Cartridge Handling Precautions
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT 7 - 11 Replacing the Transfer Roll Cartridge (TR-11CL) The transfer roll cartridge consists of a transfer roll and a waste toner collection box. When the transfer roll cartridge deteriorates, Replace Transfer Roll message appears on the operation panel....
Page 138 - Replacing the Transfer Roll Cartridge
7 - 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT Replacing the Transfer Roll Cartridge Follow the procedure below to replace the transfer roll cartridge. 1 Push up button A (1) and fully open the front cover (2). 2 Grip the orange tabs at both ends of the transfer roll (1) and gently lift it ou...
Page 140 - Replace Fuser Cartridge; Fuser unit Handling Precautions
7 - 14 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT Replacing the Fuser unit (FP-12CL) When the fuser unit deteriorates, Replace Fuser Cartridge message appears on the operation panel. Replace the fuser unit as soon as the message prompting you to do so appears. The printer will stop operating if ...
Page 141 - Replacing the Fuser unit
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT 7 - 15 Replacing the Fuser unit WARNING Turn the power switch off, unplug the AC power cord and allow the printer to cool for at least 30 minutes before replace the fuser unit. Follow the procedure below to replace the fuser unit. 1 Push up button B (1)...
Page 144 - Printing Reports and Lists
7 - 18 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT Printing Reports and Lists Use the control panel to print the following reports and lists. ■ Printer Configuration List Use this to confirm options installed in the printer and to check the network settings on the printer. See Confirming Printer ...
Page 145 - Confirming Printer Configuration and Network Settings
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT 7 - 19 Confirming Printer Configuration and Network Settings Printing the printer configuration list allows you to check what options are installed on the printer and printer network settings. This section describes how to print the printer configuratio...
Page 147 - Confirming Printer Status from Your Computer; View Job Print Log
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT 7 - 21 Confirming Printer Status from Your Computer This printer features a variety of network tools that enable you to check the status of the printer from your computer through the network. Using these tools saves you from having to leave your compute...
Page 148 - Cleaning the Printer; Cleaning Precautions; Cleaning the outside of the printer
7 - 22 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT Cleaning the Printer We recommend that you clean the printer at least once a month to keep it in good working condition and to maintain print quality. Caution Turn the printer off and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet/socket before cle...
Page 149 - Transporting the Printer
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT 7 - 23 Transporting the Printer Before transporting the printer, follow the procedure below: Caution ■ To prevent injuries, this printer should be lifted by at least two people. ■ To lift the printer, face the front of the printer and grip the recessed ...
Page 154 - Storing the Printer
7 - 28 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND CONSUMABLE REPLACEMENT Storing the Printer Follow the procedure below when you do not need to use the printer for a long period. 1 On the printer's right side, press the side of the power switch marked O to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord, interface c...
Page 155 - Introduction to the Optional and Consumable Items; Options; Memory Expansion Card; Appendixes
APPENDIXES A - 1 A - Introduction to the Optional and Consumable Items The following options are available for this printer. To order any of these options, contact your dealer. Options Hard Disk (HD-41CL) The optional hard disk enables high-speed sorting, when you print multiple copies of a document...
Page 156 - Consumable Items
A - 2 APPENDIXES Consumable Items Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/TN12-Y/TN12-M/TN12-C) The printer uses four toner cartridge0s: black, yellow, magenta, and cyan. For the installation procedure, refer to see Replacing the Toner Cartridges (TN-12BK/Y/M/C) on page 7-1. Print Head Cartridge (PH-12CL) Consist...
Page 157 - Getting Product Support Information
APPENDIXES A - 3 Getting Product Support Information Access our user support web site for the latest drivers and information about your printer. URL: http://solutions.brother.com Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals
Page 158 - General Specifications; Printer Specifications
A - 4 APPENDIXES General Specifications Printer Specifications Type Desktop Printer Print Method Electro photographic Resolution 1,200 dots/25.4 mm (1,200 dpi), 600 dots/25.4 mm (600 dpi) Color Graduation 256 per color (16,700,000 colors) (*1) Print Speed 1,200 dpi monochrome/color Plain paper Singl...
Page 161 - Network Specifications; Common Specifications
APPENDIXES A - 7 Network Specifications Common Specifications TCP/IP Specifications *1 Not available for Linux using CUPS and Mac OS ® X NetBIOS Specifications NetWare Specifications AppleTalk Specifications Supported Standards Ethernet Ver.2.0 IEEE 802.3 Network Protocols TCP/IP, NetBIOS, IPX/SPX (...
Page 162 - Printable Area; Important information for choosing your paper; Before you purchase a large quantity of paper; Paper for plain paper copies
A - 8 APPENDIXES Printable Area When using A4, 8.5" × 14" (Legal) or smaller. ■ “Printable area" refers to the area on a page where printing is possible. ■ "Non-printable area" refers to the area (the edges) on the page where printing is not possible. 1. Printable area 2. Non-pri...
Page 163 - Life Span of Consumable Items; Life span of consumables (in printable pages)
APPENDIXES A - 9 Life Span of Consumable Items Life span of consumables (in printable pages) (*) The number of printable pages corresponds to the printing conditions in the table below. The actual number of printable pages depends on the content of printed material, the paper size, and the operating...
Page 165 - INDEX; Numerics
I - 1 INDEX Numerics 1 Tray Module .............................................. A-1 2 Tray Module ..................................... 6-10 , A-1 A A5 spacer .................................................... 3-13 Adobe Illustrator ............................................ 5-8 Alarm indicato...
