Brother Color Laser Printer HL-2600CN Series User’s Guide Version 0 Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please set up the printer while referring to the Quick Setup Guide. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer and keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at http://solutions.brother.com.
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B Brrootthheerr LLaasseerr PPrriinntteerr HL-2600CN Series User’s Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA 1-800-276-7746 In CANADA 1-800-853-6660 514-685-6464 (within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Marketing Dept.
DEEFFIINNIITTIIO ON NS SO OFF WA AR RN NIIN NG GS S, CA AU UTTIIO ON NS S, A AN ND D NO OTTE ES S The following conventions are used in this User’s guide: ! Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.
! Warning If the printer becomes hot, blows smoke, or generates obscure odor, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. Contact your dealer. ! Warning If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the printer, turn the printer off immediately and unplug the printer. Contact your dealer. ! Warning Do not put consumables such as the Toner Cartridges and the Waste Toner Pack into a fire. Some consumables can be flammable under certain conditions.
PRRIINNTTEERR DO O'S SA AN ND D DO ON N'TTS S FFO OR R OP PTTIIM MU UM M PR RIIN NTT QU UA ALLIITTY Y ! Caution Before you move or lift the printer, remove the Toner Cartridges, Waste Toner Pack, Oil Bottle and Fusing Unit to avoid spills. Be sure to keep the printer as level as possible. Damage caused by failure to remove the supplies will void your warranty. ! Caution Do not touch the rollers of the Fusing Unit. This can degrade print quality.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS User’s Guide 1-1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Checking the Carton Components General View Features Options RAM Operating and Storage Environment 1-3 1-3 1-5 1-6 1-12 1-13 1-13 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Printer Driver Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows 95/98/Me Users Only) Features in the PS printer driver (Windows 95/98/Me users only) Software for networks Software for Windows Computers Software for Macintosh Computer 2-1 2-2 2-
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION 3-1 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION 3-3 PAPER HANDLING Print Media Cassette Feed Manual Feed 3-4 3-4 3-12 3-13 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CONTROL PANEL 4-1 BUTTONS Go button Job Cancel button Secure Print button Reprint button +, – buttons Set button Back button 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-13 4-13 4-14 LEDs 4-15 LCD DISPLAY LCD Messages 4-16 4-17 HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL 4-19 PANEL SETup MENU 4-21
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CONSUMABLES Toner Cartridges Oil Bottle Fuser Cleaner Waste Toner Pack OPC Belt Cartridge Ozone Filter Fusing Unit 120K Kit 5-1 5-5 5-9 5-13 5-16 5-18 5-22 5-23 5-27 CLEANING THE PRINTER 5-35 REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER OPTIONS Lower Tray Unit (LT-26CL) Duplex Unit (DX-2600) CompactFlash Card / HDD Card (HD-6G/HD-EX) RAM Expansion 5-43 5-45 5-45 5-50 5-56 5-63 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages Maintenance Messages
TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing Functions Electrical and Mechanical A-1 A-1 A-2 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 Compatible Typefaces A-15 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer’s TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces A-17 INDEX viii
REGULATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS ELLEECCTTRRO ON NIIC C EM MIIS SS SIIO ON N NO OTTIIC CE ES S Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: Model Number: Product Options: Brother Laser Printer HL-2600CN HL-2600CN ALL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
REGULATIONS 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, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents.
REGULATIONS 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 of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
REGULATIONS IEC 60825 Specification (220 - 240 V Model Only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode that emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.
REGULATIONS 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 point which is properly earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords should not be used with the equipment. If it is essential that an extension cord has to be used, it must be a three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding. Incorrectly wired extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage.
REGULATIONS Wiring Information (For U.K. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with this printer is not suitable for your socket outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three pin plug. If the replacement plug is intended to take a fuse then fit the same rating fuse as the original. If a moulded plug is severed from the mains cord then it should be destroyed because a plug with cut wires is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT TH IS USER’S GUIDE This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION provides an overview of the printer. Read this chapter first to get familiar with the printer. CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE gives you general information about the printer driver and the software. Be sure to read this chapter before you use the printer.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note When you read this User’s Guide, note the following: • This User’s Guide contains instructions or steps to teach you the various operations of the printer. Please remember that the instructions always assume you started with the factory settings, particularly in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. If you change the settings, particularly the emulation mode, the display messages change accordingly.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS PRINTER ! Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 39kg (86 lbs). To avoid injury when moving or lifting this printer, be sure to use at least two people.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note Depending on the country where you purchased the printer, you may have additional parts that are not listed above. ! Caution The Toner Cartridges, OPC Belt cartridge, Oil Bottle and Fuser Cleaner are packed inside a separate carton as a starter kit. Do NOT open them now. Only open them when you are ready to install them. The OPC Belt Cartridge must not be exposed to light for any length of time or it will be damaged. Note An interface cable is not a standard accessory.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION GEENNEERRAALL VIIEEW W Top Cover Control Panel Front Cover Power Button Paper Cassette Fig. 1-2 Controller Card Power Cord Connector Rear Access Cover Rear Side Cover Fig.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION FEEAATTUURREESS 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 can achieve a higher print quality equivalent to 2400 dpi class resolution by utilizing these Brother technologies: High Resolution Control (HRC) and Color Advanced Photoscale Technology (CAPT). High Speed and Color Laser Printing You can print crisp images in brilliant 24-bit color.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 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 uses one piece, easy-to-replace toner cartridges. Universal Paper Cassette This printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. Since the paper cassette is a universal type, a number of different paper sizes can be used. Even envelopes can be loaded from the paper cassette.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 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 well as EPSON® FX-850™ and IBM® Proprinter XL® printers (for monochrome printing only). You can print with all application programs that support one of these printers.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Fonts This printer has 66 scalable and 12 bitmapped fonts. The fonts that can be used will vary according to the selected emulation mode. In PCL mode, you can also print the 13 kinds of bar codes listed below. In BR-Script mode, the printer has 165 scalable fonts.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Power Save Mode This printer has a power saving mode. Since laser printers consume power to keep the fixing assembly at a high temperature, this feature can save electricity when the printer is on but not being used. The factory setting of the Power Save mode is ON so that it complies with the new EPA Energy Star specification. Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical Toner Save Mode.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION PANTONE® Calibrated There are many variables in process reproduction of colors generated by the HL-2600CN, any one of which may affect the quality of the PANTONE Color simulation, including: 1. 2. 3. 4. Type of paper used Type of toner used Effective final resolution Dot structure/halftones For optimal results, we recommend that the following materials and settings be used: NEUSIEDLER Color Copy 90g Brother Toner Cartridges TN-03 BK/C/M/Y for “2” above.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OPPTTIIO ON NS 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 extra paper or different sizes of paper. You can load Letter, A4, B5 (JIS and ISO) or Executive size (176x250 to 215.9x297mm) paper into this cassette. Legal Cassette (LC-26LG) If you wish to print on Legal sized paper, you must use this cassette.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION RAM RAM Expansion By installing commercial memory modules you can expand the memory capacity up to 384 Mbytes. Note Installation instructions for each of these options will be included with the optional accessory. OPPEERRAATTIINNG NV OR VIIR RA AG RO GE ON E EN NM ME GA EN NTT AN ND D STTO Please note the following requirements before using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Environment Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: 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 top of the printer, especially on the air exit. Ensure that the printer Ozone Filter is installed at all times. Ventilate the room where you use the printer.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 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 for proper ventilation, operation and maintenance. 20cm(8") Rear 50cm(20") 50cm(20") 70cm(28") Front Fig.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINTER DRIVER 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 language. The printer drivers for the following operating systems are on the supplied CD-ROM. Printer driver updates can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEEAATTUURREESS IINN TTHHEE PCL PRRIINNTTEERR DRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDO OW WS S 95/98/ME E US SE ER RS S ON NLLY Y) For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the tab. Basic Tab 1 2 3 1. Select the Paper size, Multiple page, Orientation etc. 2. Select the Color Mode. 3. Select the Paper Source, etc.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Advanced Tab 1 1.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 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 precise images such as photographs. Since the print data is much larger than in normal mode, processing time / data transfer time and printing time will be longer.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Duplex To use duplex printing, you will need to install the optional Duplex unit onto your printer. If you select the duplex button, the dialogue box for making duplex settings will appear. Six types of duplex binding directions are available for each orientation. Watermark You can place a watermarked logo or text in your documents. When you use a bitmap file as a watermark, you can change the size of the watermark and place it anywhere you like on the page.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Device Options 1 1.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 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 you specify for reprinting. • Last job reprint: Reprint the last job • Secure Print: Print the data with a password • Public: Save the data without a password • Proof: Save the data and print it For more information about the Reprint function, see “REPRINT BUTTON” in Chapter 4.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab When you install options, add those options and choose the settings for them in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 3 2 1. You can manually add or remove any of the printer’s optional components. The paper tray settings will match the installed options. 2. Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and the available functions are reflected in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab • You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. • 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 FEEAATTUURREESS IINN TTHHEE PS PPRRIINNTTEERR DDRRIIVVEERR (WIINNDDO OW WS S 95/98/ME EU US SE ER RS SO ON NLLY Y) For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. Details Tab Select the port where your printer is connected or the path to the network printer you are using. Select the printer driver that you installed.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Paper Tab 1 2 3 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 add the duplex unit as one of the installed options first (see Device Options Tab – Installable Options). Click on the More Options button to choose between Flip on Short edge, Flip on Long edge or None for Duplex printing.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Graphics Tab 1. Set the print quality, etc.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Device Options Tab 1 2 1. You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Printer features list box, then select a new value for that setting from the Change Settings for: xxxxx list box.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2. Select the installed options from the list. You can change settings by clicking on a setting in the Installable options list box, then select a new value for that setting from the Change Settings for: xxxx list box. Job Spooling Because the printer will save data that you specify for reprinting, you can print a document without resending the data from your PC or sending the password again (except Secure printing).
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE SO OFFTTW WA AR RE E FFO OR RN NE ETTW WO OR RK KS S BRAdmin Professional BRAdmin professional is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that are running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. It allows you to easily configure and check the status of your network-enabled printer. Storage Manager Brother Storage Manager software can manipulate the printer forms that you may have stored in a CompactFlash or 2.5” HDD.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Driver Deployment Wizard Save time and effort by using the Brother Driver Deployment Wizard software to automate the installation and configuration of Brother networked printers in a TCP/IP environment. Use the Wizard to configure the printer TCP/IP settings and to specify the Printer driver to be used. The Wizard can then create an Executable file that can be e-mailed to other network users.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE SO OFFTTW WA AR RE E FFO OR R WIIN ND DO OW WS S CO OM MP PU UTTE ER RS S You can install the Software from the supplied CD-ROM as follows: 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The opening screen appears automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Click the Install Software icon on the Menu screen. 3. Click “Printer Driver”, and then follow the on screen instructions. The printer driver will complete the installation.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE SO OFFTTW WA AR RE E FFO OR R MA AC CIIN NTTO OS SH H CO OM MP PU UTTE ER R This printer supports Mac OS versions 8.6, 9.0, 9.04, 9.1, 9.2 and X. Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver The Apple LaserWriter Driver may have been installed with your system. It is also available at http://www.apple.com. LaserWriter 8 version 8.6.5 and 8.7 have been tested for use with the Brother HL-2600CN.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 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 CDROM drive. Double-click the Start Here! Icon. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. To install the BR-Script PPD file, click the Install Software icon on the Menu screen. 3. To set up the LaserWriter driver, refer to the Network User’s Guide.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 4. Turn ON your printer. 5. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Open the Mac OS X folder. 6. Open your language folder. 7. Double-click the install icon. Follow the instructions on the screen. 8. Open the Macintosh HD icon. 9. Open the Applications folder. Open the Utilities folder. 10. Open the Print Center icon. 11. Click the Add Printer button. 12. Select BRN_xxxxxx_P1_AT and then click the Add button.
CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINTER SETTINGS FAACCTTO ETTTTIIN OR RY NG Y SE GS S The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They are called “Factory settings.” Although you can operate the printer with these factory settings unchanged, you can tailor the printer with user settings. Please see “List of Factory Settings” in Chapter 4. Note Changing the user settings does not affect the factory settings. You cannot modify the present factory settings.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION This printer has an automatic emulation selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the emulation mode. This function has been factory set to ON.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER You can select the emulation mode manually by using the control panel to access 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 mode priority must be selected, because the printer cannot distinguish between them.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION This printer has an automatic interface selection function. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically selects the IEEE 1284 Parallel or USB interface whichever is appropriate. When you use the parallel interface, you can turn the high-speed and bidirectional parallel communications on or off by using the control panel to access the PARALLEL menu in INTERFACE mode. For more information, see Chapter 4.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER PAPER HANDLING PRRIINNTT MEEDDIIAA Paper Size THE STANDARD PAPER CASSETTE Since the Paper Cassette is a universal type, you can use any of the paper sizes listed below. The cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of paper (75 g/m2 or 20 lbs.) or up to 15 envelopes (paper can be loaded up to the top line on the sliding guide).
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER THE OPTIONAL LOWER TRAY CASSETTE (LT-26CL) The cassette can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (75 g/m2 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 215.9 mm x 297 mm (8.5” 11.7”) [Weight = 64 to 105 g/m2 (18 to 28 lbs)] • Thick Stock [Weight = 90 to 105 g/ m2 (24 to 28 lbs)], and the maximum capacity is 52 mm loading height. • Other Sizes: 176 mm - 215.9 mm (6.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER 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/m2 (18 to 28 lbs)] SUITABLE PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The following paper specifications are suitable for this printer.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Paper Source Standard Paper Cassette Optional Lower Tray Cassette (LT-26CL) Optional Legal Cassette (LC-26LG) Optional Duplex Unit (DX-2600) Available Size and Paper Type 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.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Recommended Paper The recommended paper for this printer is: Xerox 4024, Hammermill Laserprint, NEUSIEDLER Color Copy 90g or equivalent Note • To get the best output quality and to avoid any damage, use smooth white paper. • We recommend that you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper, on this printer before purchasing large quantities. • Print quality will vary depending on the paper being used.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Printable Area The Printable Area depends on the settings in your application. The figure below shows the physical printable area and non-guaranteed print area for the various types of paper that can be used with this printer. Cut Sheets Envelopes Unprintable Area Non guaranteed Print Area Fig. 3-1 Note If you use paper that does not meet the specifications listed in this User’s Guide, the life of the various consumables and parts may be reduced.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Envelopes Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Glossy or shiny surfaces • Protective cover on the envelopes’ adhesive parts • Sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • Sealing flaps as shown below • Three or more layers of paper in the marked area • Each side folded as shown below Fig.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing flaps should be folded crisply and correctly (irregularly cut or folded envelopes may cause paper jams). • Envelopes should consist of two layers of paper in the area circled. Fig. 3-3 Feeding Direction • Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER CAASSSSEETTTTEE FEEEEDD 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 your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it through the software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size with the printer driver or by using the control panel.
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER MAANNUUAALL FEEEEDD Since this printer does not have a manual feed or multi purpose tray, you cannot manually feed irregular sized paper. However, this printer has a special “Manual Feed” mode using Tray 1 (upper tray) to accommodate non-standard paper sizes. You can select this mode with the printer driver or the control panel. See “PAPER” in Chapter 4 for more information on selecting this setting using the printer Control Panel. 1.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CONTROL PANEL This printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD), eight buttons and four LEDs on the control panel. The display can show various messages with up to 16 characters in two rows. The LEDs light to indicate the current printer status. Fig.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION BUTTONS You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with the 8 buttons (Go, Job Cancel, Secure Print, Reprint, +, -, Set, Back). K Keeyy Go FFuunnccttiioonn Exit from the control panel menu, Reprint settings and Error messages. Pause/Continue printing. Job Cancel Stop and cancel the printer operation in progress. Secure Print Print secure documents. Reprint Select the Reprint menu. (1-999) Menu + Move forward through Menus.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION GO OB BU UTTTTO ON N Panel indications can be changed from their current status (MENU, ERROR and REPRINT settings) by pressing Go once. For ERROR indications, the panel changes only after the error is cleared. You can PAUSE printing by pressing Go. Pressing Go again will restart the print job and clear the PAUSE. During PAUSE, the printer is in the off-line state. Notes When the printer is in PAUSE, you can choose not to print the remaining data by pressing Job Cancel.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION SEECCUURREE PRRIINNTT BBUUTTTTO ON N This function makes it possible to submit a print job to the printer and have that job print only when you interact with the printer via the control panel, or via a web browser. This functionality allows you to print secure data to be printed only while you are at the printer. You can use the Secure Print function when the printer is “READY” or in the menu state. 1. Press Secure Print. 2.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION REEPPRRIINNTT BBUUTTTTO ON 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, simply spool the document to a non-secure area of the printer. This document can then be re-printed by anyone who is on the network or at the printer control panel. You can use the Reprint function when the printer is “READY” or in the MENU state.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Reprinting the Last JOB You can reprint the last print job data without sending it from the computer again. 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, press the Job Cancel key. • If the printer does not have enough memory to spool the print job data, it will print only the last page of the data.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Reprint the last JOB 3 times 1. Use the control panel to turn the REPRINT function ON in SETUP mode. Notes If you are using the driver supplied with the printer, the settings for spooling jobs in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made using the control panel. For more information, see “Job spooling” in Chapter 2. 2. Press Reprint.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Printing PROOF Data You can use this function to reprint PROOF data that has just been printed if it has no security settings. Documents that are placed in the PROOF area are available to anyone. This function can also be used for a document that will be moved to a public folder at a later date. When the area to spool data becomes full, the earliest data will be automatically deleted first. The order of deleting data is not connected to the order of reprinting.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Printing PUBLIC Data You can use this function to reprint documents stored in a PUBLIC area of the printer memory. Documents here will not be password protected and anyone can access them using the control panel or a web browser. The printer will not print a PUBLIC document when you send it to the printer. You must print using the control panel of the printer or connect to the printer through a web browser.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Printing SECURE Data Secure documents are password protected and only those people that know the password will be able to print the document. The printer will not print the document when you send it for printing; to print the document you must print using the control panel of the printer (with password) or connect to the printer using a web browser.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Operations for Printing SECURE Data NO DATA STORED Press Reprint If there is no data. --REPRINT-LAST JOB Press + or -. --REPRINT-SECURE FILE Press Set. SECURE FILE USER XXXXXX Press + or – to select the user name. Press Set to set the user name. USER XXXXXX JOB XXXXXX Press + or – to select the job. Press Set to set the job. JOB XXXXXXX PASS NO.=0000 Input your password.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 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 menu. Select the user name and the job to delete (you will need to input the password to delete secure data). To cancel the reprint job Pressing Job Cancel allows you to cancel the current reprint job.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION +, – BBUUTTTTO ON NS 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 the on-line state, it goes off-line and the LCD displays the current mode. You can enter other menus in the current mode by pressing + or –. Pressing + or – allows you to scroll forward or backward through the menus and settings on the display.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION BAACCKK BBUUTTTTO ON 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 Back also allows you to select the previous digit while inputting numbers. When the leftmost digit is selected, Back allows you to go up one level in the menu.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION LEDS The lamp lights or blinks to indicate the current printer status. READY LED LLE ED D iinnddiiccaattiioonn M Meeaanniinngg On Ready to print Printing Blinking Warming up Off Off-line POWER LED LLE ED D iinnddiiccaattiioonn M Meeaanniinngg On The printer power is on. Off The printer power is off. ALARM LED LLE ED D iinnddiiccaattiioonn M Meeaanniinngg On An error has occurred in the printer.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION LCD DISPL AY The display shows the current printer status. When you use the control panel, the display will change. If you take the printer off-line, the display changes to show the selected emulation. If any problems occur, the display shows the corresponding error message, maintenance message, or call service message to prompt you to take an action. For more information about these messages, see “TROUBLESHOOTING,” Chapter 6.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION LCD MEESSSSAAG GE ES S The message on the LCD display shows the current printer status during normal operation as shown below. READY !"!"#"! K C M Y The ! marks indicate the status of the toner in the Toner Cartridges (K: Black, C: Cyan, M: Magenta, Y: Yellow). When the ! mark blinks (#), the indicated color toner is nearly empty. When toner becomes empty, the ! indicator disappears completely.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Printer Status messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: P Prriinntteerr S Meeaanniinngg Sttaattuuss M Meessssaaggee M READY Ready to print. PROCESSING Busy processing data. SLEEP In sleep status PRINTING Printing. PROGRAMING-WAIT Accessing CompactFlash card or HDD. SELF TEST Performing self-diagnostics. PAUSE The printer has suspended feeding forms. Pressing Go resumes form feed.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION HOW TO US E THE CONTROL PANEL 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 LCD automatically returns to READY. • When you press Set to select a setting, an asterisk appears briefly at the • • end of the display. After that, the display returns to the previous menu level.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION For example: When you want to change the “SOURCE” setting to “TRAY1”Choose this setting to load paper always from the Tray 1. READY Press any of the Menu buttons (+, -, Set or Back) to turn the printer off-line. --MENU-INFORMATION Press + or – to scroll forward or backward through the menus. --MENU-PAPER Press Set to proceed to the next menu level. PAPER SOURCE Press Set. SOURCE =AUTO * Press +. SOURCE =TRAY1 Press Set.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PANEL SETU P MENU 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 selections available for each mode, refer to the pages listed below.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION INFORMATION D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn PRINT SETTINGS Print the Configuration page. PRINT TEST Print a test page. PRINT DEMO Print the demonstration page. PRINT FILE LIST Print the card list. PRINT FONTS Print the fonts list and samples. VERSION Submenu Description SER.NO=######### Printer serial number.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PAPER D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn SOURCE =AUTO/TRAY 1/TRAY 2 MANUAL FEED =OFF/ON TRAY1 SMALL SIZE =B5/JIS B5/COM-10/DL/EXECUTIVE TRAY2 SMALL SIZE =B5/EXEC/JISB5 DUPLEX =OFF/ON(LONG BIND)/ON(SHORT BIND) QUALITY D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn HRC =MEDIUM/DARK/OFF/LIGHT HRC: High Resolution Control offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION SETUP D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn LANGUAGE = ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS /… POWER SAVE =ON/OFF POWER SAVE TIME =1 MIN:99 MIN AUTO CONTINUE =OFF/ON LOCK PANEL =OFF/ON Turn the lock panel function ON/OFF. PASS NO.=### REPRINT =ON/OFF PAGE PROTECTION =AUTO/OFF/LETTER/LEGAL/A4 EMULATION =AUTO(EPSON)/AUTO(IBM)/HP LASER JET/… .
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION SETUP (Continued) D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn DELETE STORAGE Delete the data on the CompactFlash card or HDD. Submenu Description SECURE FILE Select the User name, Job name and password. PUBLIC FILE Select the User name and Job name. PROOF FILE Select the User name and Job name.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PRINT MENU D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn MEDIA TYPE =PLAIN PAPER/THICK PAPER/TRANSPARENCIES COLOR PRINT =ON/OFF PAPER Set cut sheet paper size to A4, EXECUTIVE, COM-10, DL, B5, JIS B5, LETTER, LEGAL COPIES You can check the total number of printed pages. Shows the number of printed pages. (1:999) ORIENTATION This printer can print pages in portrait or landscape orientation.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PRINT MENU (Continued) D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn HP LASERJET AUTO CR =OFF/ON ON: LF!LF+CR, FF+CR, or VT!VT+CR OFF: LF!LF, FF!FF, or VT!VT AUTO WRAP =OFF/ON Line feed and carriage return occur when the printer reaches the right margin. AUTO SKIP =ON/OFF Line feed and carriage return occur when the printer position reaches the bottom margin. LEFT MARGIN =#### Set the left margin at column 0 to 126 columns at 10 cpi.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PRINT MENU (Continued) D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn EPSON FX-850 FONT NO. =I0000:##### FONT PITCH =###.## CHARACTER SET PC-8/… Set the symbol set or the character set. TABLE PRINT Print code table. AUTO LF =OFF/ON ON: CR!CR+LF OFF: CR!CR AUTO MASK =OFF/ON LEFT MARGIN Set the left margin at column 0 to 126 columns at 10 cpi. RIGHT MARGIN Set the right margin at column 10 to 136 columns at 10 cpi.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PRINT MENU (Continued) D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn IBM PROPRINTER FONT NO. =I0000:##### FONT PITCH =###.## CHARACTER SET PC-8/… Set the symbol set and the character set. TABLE PRINT Print code table. AUTO LF =OFF/ON ON: CR!CR+LF, OFF: CR!CR AUTO CR =OFF/ON AUTO MASK =OFF/ON LEFT MARGIN Set the left margin at column 0 to 126 columns at 10 cpi. RIGHT MARGIN Set the right margin at column 10 to 136 columns at 10 cpi.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION PRINT MENU (Continued) D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss HP-GL D Deessccrriippttiioonn CHAR SET(STD) =#### CHAR SET(ALT) =#### PEN # SIZE PEN 1 to 6 (Set size and gray percentage for the selected pen.) PEN # GRAY PEN 1 to 6 15, 30, 45, 75, 90 or 100 % (# is the selected pen number) BR-SCRIPT ERROR PRINT =OFF/ON CAPT =OFF/ON CAPT: Color Advanced Photoscale Technology offers photographic fine grayscale on graphics. APT setting is available only at 600 dpi.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION NETWORK (Network Users Only) D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn TCP/IP Submenu Description TCP/IP ENABLE =ON/OFF IP ADDRESS= ###.###.###.### SUBNET MASK= ###.###.###.### GATEWAY= ###.###.###.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION INTERFACE D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn SELECT =AUTO/USB/PARALLEL/NETWORK AUTO IF TIME = 1:99 (sec) You need to set the time out period for the auto interface selection. INPUT BUFFER = Level1:15 RESTART PRINTER? Increase or decrease the input buffer capacity. PARALLEL When using the parallel interface Submenu Description HIGH SPEED =ON/OFF Turns high-speed parallel communications ON/OFF.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION RESET MENU D Diissppllaayy S Shhoow wss D Deessccrriippttiioonn RESET PRINTER Resets the printer and restores all printer settings – including command settings – to the settings you have previously made using the control panel. FACTORY RESET Resets the printer and restores all printer default settings – including command settings. See “List of Factory Settings”. PARTS LIFE Submenu Description FC ROLLER Resets the Fuser Cleaner parts life.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Set Date and time --MENU-INFORMATION Press + or – until “SETUP” mode appears. --MENU-SETUP Press Set. SETUP DATE&TIME Press Set. DATE&TIME YEAR Press Set. YEAR =1999 * Press +. YEAR =2000 Press Set. YEAR =2000 * After a short time, the display changes. DATE&TIME YEAR Press Set.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION Set IP Address --MENU-INFORMATION Press +. --MENU-NETWORK Press Set. NETWORK TCP/IP Press Set. TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLE Press +. TCP/IP IP ADDRESS= Press Set. IP ADDRESS= 192.0.0.192 * The last digit in the first part of the number is blinking. Press + or – to increase or decrease the number. Press Set to go to the next digit. IP ADDRESS= 123.0.0.192 Repeat this process until you have set your IP address. IP ADDRESS= 123.45.67.89 Press Set to complete the IP address.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION 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 this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer. Many software applications support this type of laser printer. Using this mode will allow your printer to operate at its optimum performance with those applications.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION HP-GL Mode The HP-GL mode is the emulation mode in which this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard plotter model HP-7475A. Many graphics and CAD applications support this type of plotter. Use this mode for optimum performance when printing from those types of applications.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION List of Factory Settings The following table shows the initial factory default settings. Notes • The settings are subject to the emulation mode. Effective modes are indicated in parentheses in the following table. • The following settings cannot be restored to the factory settings with the RESET menu in the FACTORY SETTINGS mode: INTERFACE MODE, HRC SETTING, PAGE PROTECTION, SCALABLE FONT, LOCK PANEL, PAGE COUNTER and local language for display messages.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION M MO OD DE E M ME EN NU U FFaaccttoorryy S Seettttiinngg PAPER SOURCE =AUTO MANUAL FEED =OFF DUPLEX =OFF HRC =MEDIUM TONER SAVE =OFF LANGUAGE =ENGLISH POWER SAVE TIME =30MIN AUTO CONTINUE =OFF LOCK PANEL =OFF REPRINT =ON PAGE PROTECTION =AUTO EMULATION =AUTO(EPSON) KEEP PCL =OFF RAMDISK SIZE =#MB TIME STYLE =YY/MM/DD hh:mm MEDIA TYPE =PLAIN PAPER PAPER =A4/LETTER COPIES =1 ORIENTATION =PORTRAIT PRINT POSITION X OFFSET=0 QUALITY
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION M MO OD DE E M ME EN NU U FFaaccttoorryy S Seettttiinngg PRINT MENU (Continued) HP LASERJET 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=#### RIGHT MARGIN=#### TOP MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=#### LINES=#### FONT NO.=59 EPSON FX-850 FONT PITCH/POINT=10.00/12.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION M MO OD DE E M ME EN NU U FFaaccttoorryy S Seettttiinngg PRINT MENU (Continued) IBM PROPRINTER 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 MARGIN=#### BOTTOM MARGIN=#### LINES=#### CHAR SET(STD)=#### HP-GL CHAR SET(ALT)=#### PEN # SIZE PEN # GRAY ERROR PRINT=OFF BR-SCRIPT CAPT=OFF NETWORK TCP/IP ENABLE=ON TCP/IP IP METHOD=AUTO IP ADDRESS=192.0.0.192 SUBNET MASK=0.0.0.
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION M MO OD DE E M ME EN NU U FFaaccttoorryy S Seettttiinngg NETWORK (Continued) NETWARE NETWARE ENABLE=ON INTERFACE NET FRAME=AUTO APPLETALK =ON NETBEUI =ON DLC/LLC =ON BANYAN =ON LAT =ON NETBIOS/IP =ON ENET =AUTO SELECT =AUTO AUTO IF TIME =5 INPUT BUFFER =LEVEL 3 PARALLEL HIGH SPEED=ON BI-DIR=ON 4-42
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CONSUMABLES Periodically, you will need to replace the following consumables. When the time comes to replace consumables, the following messages will appear on the LCD panel. The printer will stop printing when the following Operator Call Messages are displayed: LCD Operator Call Message Consumable to Replace Approximate Life How to Replace Order No.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE The following are Maintenance Messages that appear on the LCD in the READY state. These messages provide advanced warnings to replace the consumables before they run out. To avoid any inconvenience, you may wish to purchase spare consumables before the printer stops printing. LCD Operator Call Message Consumable to Replace Approximate Life How to Replace Order No.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE The following are Maintenance Messages that appear alternatively with the “READY” message on the upper row of the LCD when the printer is in the READY state. These messages advise you that you will need to replace each of the consumables as soon as possible, since the consumable end of life has been reached. The printer will continue printing when any of these messages are displayed: LCD Operator Call Message Consumable to Replace Approximate Life How to Replace Order No.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 almost empty, the indication will be “" ! ! "” (! = blinking ") K C M Y If the Cyan and Magenta toner cartridges are empty, the " indicator will have disappeared.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE TO ON NE ER R CA AR RTTR RIID DG GE ES S ! Caution We strongly recommend using genuine Brother toner cartridges. Using generic or refilled toner cartridges may void the warranty for this printer. Toner Nearly Empty Message Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages periodically. If the " indicator starts blinking (!), the printer has nearly run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 that toner does not spill. • We strongly recommend using genuine Brother toner cartridges. Using generic or refilled toner cartridges may void the warranty for this printer. Note ! To ensure optimum print quality, use genuine Brother toner cartridges.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 from the new Toner Cartridge. Fig. 5-2 5. Insert the new Toner Cartridge(s) by positioning it in the correct guide(s). Slide it gently into the printer. Do not try to lock or push the new Toner Cartridge(s) in; the new Toner Cartridge(s) must rest loosely in the guide rails, they will be correctly positioned when the front cover is closed.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ! Caution • Insert the toner cartridge(s) gently into the printer. Do not try to lock them into the printer by pushing them. They must stay loosely in the guide rails so they will be correctly positioned when the front cover is closed. • The printer may be damaged or may not work correctly if you install consumables other than genuine Brother supplies or if you use refilled toner cartridges. This could void your warranty.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE OIILL BO OTTTTLLE 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 30 pages: FUSER OIL LOW !" READY Oil Bottle Empty Message When the Oil completely runs out, the following message appears on the LCD panel and the printer stops printing.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ! Warning The Fusing Unit and the parts around it are HOT! Be sure to wait until the Fusing Unit has cooled sufficiently before you replace the Oil Bottle. If you touch the HOT parts (shaded area shown below), you might get injured. ! Caution • Be careful not to spill oil inside the printer. It might cause considerable damage and void your warranty. If you spill some oil, consult your dealer or Brother authorized service representative. • Do not loose the Oil Bottle cap.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Oil Bottle 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer, and then wait until it has cooled down sufficiently. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Release the Oil Bottle Lock Levers as shown: Fig. 5-5 4. Remove the empty Oil Bottle from the Fusing Unit. Hold a sheet of paper under the Oil Bottle and lift it out of the Fusing Unit. Move the bottle away from the printer to the right hand side. Be careful not to spill oil inside the printer.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Install the new Oil Bottle into the Fusing Unit with the label facing you. The Oil Bottle is keyed to prevent 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 FUUSSEERR CLLEEAANNEERR Fuser Cleaner Message When the following message appears on the LCD panel, you will need a replacement Fuser Cleaner Roller: REPLACE FCR !" READY Fuser Cleaner Change Message When the following message appears on the LCD and the printer stops printing, you must replace the Fuser Cleaner: CHANGE FCR Replace the cleaning roller 5-13
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fuser Cleaner ! Warning The Fusing unit and the parts around it are HOT! Be sure to wait until the Fusing Unit has cooled sufficiently before replacing the Fuser Cleaner. If you touch the HOT parts, you might get injured. 1. Press the Power button to turn the printer off, and then wait until it has cooled down sufficiently. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Release the Oil Bottle Lock Levers on both sides as shown: Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 4. Take the Fuser Cleaner out of the Fusing Unit by holding the handle of the Fuser Cleaner as shown: Fig. 5-9 5. Install the new Fuser Cleaner into the guide with the roller side facing you. Fig. 5-10 6. Lock the Fuser Cleaner with the Oil Bottle Lock Levers. 7. Close the Top Cover. 8. Press the Power button to turn the printer On. 9. Press any of the Menu buttons (+, – , Set or Back) to take the printer Off Line. 10. Press + or – until “RESET MENU” appears. 11.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE WAASSTTEE TO ON AC NE CK ER K R PA Approximately every 18,000 images you print at 5% coverage, you must change the Waste Toner Pack. NEAR WASTE TONER !" READY Waste Toner Pack Full Message When the Waste Toner Pack is full, the following message appears on the LCD and the printer will stop printing. When you see this message, you must replace the Waste Toner Pack: WASTE TONER Replace the waste toner pack ! Warning Do not re-use the Waste Toner Pack.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 1. Open the Front Cover. 2. Remove the Waste Toner Pack from the holder located at the lower right side of the printer. Be careful not to spill the toner. Fig. 5-11 3. Peel off the sealing sticker on the left side of the Waste Toner Pack. Seal the opening with the sealing sticker. See Fig. 5-12 for the correct placement of the sticker. When you dispose of the used Waste Toner Pack, place it in the plastic bag included with the replacement Waste Toner Pack.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE OPC BEELLTT CAARRTTRRIIDDG GE E OPC Belt Cartridge Message When the OPC Belt Cartridge runs out, the following message appears on the LCD. When you see this message, you must replace the OPC Belt Cartridge: REPLACE OPC BELT !" READY ! Caution • Do not touch the surface of the OPC Belt Cartridge. If you touch it, it could degrade print quality. • Do not expose the OPC Belt Cartridge to light (more than 800 lux) for more than 2 minutes. This could degrade print quality.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 the green Belt Cartridge Lock Levers on both sides toward you. Fig. 5-13 4. Remove the OPC Belt Cartridge from the printer. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the Tension Release Pins from both sides of the new OPC Belt Cartridge. Fig. 5-15 Remove the protective sheet from the new OPC Belt Cartridge. Do not touch the green part of the OPC Belt Cartridge. Fig. 5-16 6. Insert the new Belt Cartridge into the printer guides with the flat side facing you. Fig. 5-17 7. To lock the cartridge into the printer, press the Belt Cartridge Lock Levers that are on both sides of the OPC Belt Cartridge to the rear. 8.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 9. Press the Power button to turn the printer On. 10. Press any of the Menu buttons (+, – , Set or Back) to take the printer Off Line. 11. Press + or – until “RESET MENU” appears. 12. Press Set to proceed to the next menu level, and then press + or – until “PARTS LIFE” appears. 13. Press Set, and then press + until “OPC BELT” appears. 14. Press Set, and then press Go. The printer is now in the READY state.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE OZZO ON NE E FIILLTTE ER R Ozone Filter You will need to replace the Ozone Filter once a year to prevent ozone from coming out of the printer. ! Caution You must replace the Ozone Filter once a year. If you do not, it might cause a noticeable odor of Ozone. Replacing the Ozone Filter 1. Slide and remove the Rear Side Cover. Fig. 5-18 2. Remove the Ozone Filter Case from the Rear Side Cover. Fig. 5-19 3. Insert the new Ozone Filter Case into the Rear Side Cover. 4.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE FUUSSIINNG NIITT G UN Fusing Unit When the following message appears on the LCD panel, you must replace the Fusing Unit: REPLACE FUSER !" READY ! Warning The Fusing Unit and the parts around it are HOT! Be sure to wait until the Fusing Unit has cooled down sufficiently before replacing the Fusing Unit. If you touch the HOT parts, you might get injured. ! Warning After replacing the Fusing Unit, wait for approximately 30 minutes before you print to allow the fusing oil to circulate.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Fusing Unit 1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. Unplug the printer. To avoid injury, wait until the printer has cooled down sufficiently before you replace the Fusing Unit. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Unscrew the two long screws as shown to release the Fusing Unit from the printer. Fig. 5-20 Note If you begin using a new Fusing Unit immediately, poor print quality may result.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ! Caution When removing the Fusing Unit from the printer, be sure to keep the Fusing Unit flat, so oil will not spill. Considerable damage can occur if oil is spilled inside the printer. 5. Remove the Oil Bottle and the Fuser Cleaner from the Fusing Unit. 6. Install the new Fusing Unit into the printer. Be sure to insert the Fusing Unit completely into the printer. Fig. 5-22 7. Secure the Fusing Unit with the two long screws. Fig. 5-23 8.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Note If the condition of the Fuser Cleaner is poor, we recommend that you replace the Fuser Cleaner at the same time as the Fusing Unit. The life counter for the Fuser Cleaner will also need to be reset. Please refer to page 5-15 for instructions. Partially used Oil Bottles can be reused with a new Fusing Unit. Please wait for 30 minutes after installing a new Fusing Unit to allow the oil to circulate completely through to the Heat Roller. 11.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 120K KIITT 120K Kit When you see the following message on the LCD, you must replace the items located in the 120K Kit, which includes the Drum Cleaner, Paper Discharger, Transfer Roller, Paper Pick-up Roller, Separator Pad and Transfer Drum. Note • User replacement of some of the following 120K Kit parts is not recommended. • For user replacement of the Drum Cleaner, Paper Discharger and Transfer Roller, please refer to the instructions found below.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Drum Cleaner ! Caution Both ends of the Drum Cleaner roller consist of metal bearings that connect the bias element to the power supply. These must be connected correctly when you install the Drum Cleaner. Be sure to check how to connect these correctly by referring to the old Drum Cleaner before you begin replacement. Replacing the Drum Cleaner 1. Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Remove the Drum Cleaner Cover. Fig. 5-24 4.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Clean the area where the new Drum Cleaner is to be installed with a cotton cloth. Fig. 5-26 6. Install the new Drum Cleaner into the printer by gently placing the brass bearings into the guides, and then pushing the handle down until the bearings click into place. Ensure that the Drum Cleaner is free to move slightly upwards (rotating slightly around the bearings) in the housing after you have installed it. Fig. 5-27 7.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 Discharger from the Transfer Unit by lightly pressing it down and then sliding it to the right to release it from the catches. Hold the right handside of the Discharging Unit and lift it up to remove it. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 4. Clean the area where the new Paper Discharger is to be installed with a cotton cloth. Fig. 5-30 5. Install the new Paper Discharger into the Transfer Unit in the reverse order that you removed it. Fig. 5-31 6. Plug the printer into the AC outlet. 7. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 8. Press any of the Menu button (+, – , Set or Back) to take the printer Off Line. 9. Press + or – until “RESET MENU” appears. 10.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 Lock Levers on the right and left hand sides, and then lift the Levers to release the Transfer Roller. Fig. 5-32 4. Remove the Transfer Roller by gently pulling the right handside up. Slide the Transfer roller to the right to remove it. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Install the new Transfer Roller by holding the Lock Levers of the Transfer Roller and adjusting the angle of the Transfer Roller Lever shafts (both sides) to match the Transfer Unit groove. Set the Transfer Roller onto the shafts and place the Roller onto the springs as shown below: Fig. 5-34 Lock Levers Transfer Roller Shaft Spring Fig. 5-36 Fig. 5-35 6. Push down the Lock Lever to lock the Transfer Roller into place. 7. Close the Rear Access Cover. 8.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Note • User replacement of some of these parts is not recommended. • For replacement of the Paper Pick-up Roller, Separator Pad and the Transfer Drum, consult your local dealer/retailer. • Actions 10 to 14 should only be carried out by your dealer or Brother Authorized Service Center when they have replaced the Paper Pick-up Roller, Separator Pad and the Transfer Drum.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINTER Periodically, clean the printer exterior and interior with a dry soft cloth. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. We recommend cleaning the Paper Guide, Registration Roller and Exit Roller every 20,000 printed pages or every 12 months. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as follows: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the Paper Cassette from the printer. 3.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 4. Clean the Paper Guide with a dry soft cloth. If paper and foreign objects are 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.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 dry soft cloth to prevent paper jams. Fig. 5-39 ! Caution Be sure not to break the Actuator while cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 Case with a dry cotton swab. Fig. 5-42 6. Re-install the Paper Discharger into the Transfer Unit. ! Caution • Do not break the vinyl string on top of the Paper Discharger Case while cleaning the Paper Discharger. • Do not break the Corona Wire. 7. Close the Rear Access Cover.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 8. Open the Top Cover slightly so you can clean the Exit Roller. This will help to prevent paper jams at the paper exit and dirt from appearing on your printouts. Fig. 5-43 9. Open the Front Cover, and then open the Top Cover. 10. To release the lock, pull the green Belt Cartridge Lock Levers on both sides toward you. Fig. 5-44 11. Remove the OPC Belt Cartridge from the printer. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE ! 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 800 lux, the Belt may be damaged. 12. Clean the OPC Belt Cartridge and the OPC Belt Cartridge Case with a dry cotton cloth. Fig. 5-46 13. Clean the Corona Wire. Remove any toner on the Corona Wire with the Corona Wire Cleaner supplied with the Corona Case by sliding the Corona Wire Cleaner gently from left to right. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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. 5-49 17. Re-install the Dustproof Glass by aligning the ▲ marks on the Laser Unit and the Dustproof Glass; This will ensure that it is correctly in place and cannot move. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 dustproof glass, otherwise it will be a cause of image failure.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER ! Warning • Whenever you transport the printer ALWAYS use the packing materials that were provided with your printer. Follow the steps detailed below to re-pack the printer or the printer may be damaged. This will void the printer’s warranty.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 and OPC Belt Cartridge from the printer. Place them in their original packaging. Do not place them together with the printer in the printer carton. 3. Place the printer in its original packing material and in the original carton. 4. Close the carton and tape it securely.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE OPTIONS LO OW RA NIITT (LT-26CL) WE AY ER Y UN R TR Loading Paper from the Lower Paper Cassette The lower tray unit is a device that functions as a second paper source. It can hold a maximum of 500 sheets of paper (75 g/m2 or 20 lbs). To purchase the optional lower tray unit, please consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. With the lower tray unit installed, load paper into the lower paper cassette the same way you load paper in the upper media cassette.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 2. Place the Lower Tray Unit on a flat table, and then remove the protective parts. Fig. 5-52 3. Pull out the Paper Cassette from the Lower Tray Unit, and then remove the tapes and the protective parts inside of the Cassette. Install the Paper Cassette into the Lower Tray Unit. Fig. 5-53 4. Pull out the connection cable located at the left rear side of the Lower Tray Unit. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Check the two alignment pins on the Lower Tray Unit. Use two people to lift the printer and place it onto the Lower Tray Unit. Be sure to use the handholds located at the bottom four corners of the printer. Check to ensure that the pins are correctly aligned into the printer. Fig. 5-55 6. Remove the connector cover from the base cover at the left side of the printer. Fig. 5-56 7.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 8. Insert the connection cable into the printer’s connector. Fig. 5-58 9. Pull out the Upper Paper Cassette, and then connect the Lower Tray Unit with the printer by sliding the locking clip to the right on the top surface of the Lower Tray Unit. Fig. 5-59 10. Install the right hand side cover into the right side of the Lower Tray Unit by first fitting the hook at the front.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 11. To level the tray unit, adjust the Anchor Feet located at the front and rear on the right hand side at the bottom of the Lower Tray Unit. The Anchor Foot moves up and down as it is turned. It is correctly adjusted when the Anchor Foot touches the work surface and the tray unit is level. Turn the lock screw to secure the Anchor Foot. Fig. 5-61 Note Do not load Transparencies, Labels and Envelopes in the cassette installed into the optional Lower Tray Unit.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE DUUPPLLEEXX UNNIITT (DX-2600) 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 is heavy and weighs approximately 39kg (86 lbs). To avoid injury when moving or lifting this printer, be sure to use at least two people. • When you lift the printer be sure to use the handholds located at the bottom four corners of the printer.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 1. Turn the printer off and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. 2. Remove the Fuser Cover that is located at the rear top of the printer. Remove the Rear Caps (2 pieces) from the fuser unit. We recommend removing those caps with a coin or a screwdriver. Fig. 5-62 3. Remove the left handside cover of the Lower Tray Unit. Fig. 5-63 4. Remove the Back caps (2 pieces) of the Lower Tray Unit.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Remove the Protective Parts as shown (do not remove ALL the Protective Parts of the Duplex Unit). Fig. 5-65 6. Pull out the connection cable located at the bottom left hand side of the Duplex Unit. Fig. 5-66 7. Use the handholds of the Duplex Unit to lift it up. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 8. Insert the fixing pins at both sides of the Duplex Unit into the installation grooves in the Lower Tray Unit. Fig. 5-68 Note Make sure that the Rear Cover of the Lower Tray Unit is closed. 9. Secure the pawl of the Duplex Unit into the rectangular hole in the back of the printer. Fig. 5-69 10. Open the Duplex Lower Cover and remove the protective parts. Close the Duplex Lower Cover. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 11. Open the Inside Unit to remove the protective parts and close the Inside Unit. Fig. 5-71 12. Open the Duplex Cover Top Assembly and remove the protective parts from the Duplex Cover Top Assembly Fig. 5-72 13. Securely connect the Duplex Unit and the Printer with the thumbscrews (2 pieces). Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 14. Connect the connector cable to the upper connector on the printer. Fig. 5-74 15. Fit the left hand side cover of the Lower Tray Unit to the Lower Tray Unit. Fig. 5-75 16. Plug in the printer and turn the printer on. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CO OM MP PA AC CTTFLLA AS SH H CA AR RD D / HDD CA AR RD D (HD-6G/HD-EX) This printer has a slot for optional CompactFlash card. If you install an optional CompactFlash card or HDD card, you can save macros, print log and fonts on it, and also select your print job and reprint it through the network. If you have installed an optional font card, you can use the fonts stored in it as well as the resident fonts. For optional font cards, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Note When you select the fonts through your software or with a command, note the 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 fonts. The printer automatically selects the font that has exactly the same or similar characteristics as those you have set through the software or with a command.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Font Number Fig. 5-77 6. Use + or – on the Control Panel to select “PRINT MENU.” . 7. Press Set to proceed to the next menu level, and then press + or – to select: “HP LASERJET”, “EPSON FX-850”, or “IBM PROPRINTER” . 8. Press the Set key to select the Emulation for the fonts you want to select; “HP LASERJET”, “EPSON FX-850”, or “IBM PROPRINTER” 9. Use + or – key to select “FONT NO,” , and then select the Font Number of the font you want.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 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 card into the slot with the label facing you. Make sure it is inserted correctly. Fig. 5-78 3. To remove the card, power the printer off and then pull the card out of the slot.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Installing a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer. 2. Unscrew the two screws securing the rear plate of the main controller board and pull out the main controller board. Fig. 5-79 3. Insert the 4 shoulder screws supplied with the HD-6G/HDEX unit into the bottom of the HD-6G/HD-EX. Fig. 5-80 4.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5. Fit the 4 HD-6G/HD-EX shoulder screws into the 4 holes of the main controller board, and then secure the shoulder screws with the screws provided from the rear of the PCB. Fig. 5-82 6. Connect the flat cable to the main controller board. Fig. 5-83 7. Install the main controller board into the printer by sliding it into the guide rails. Fig.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 8. Secure the main controller board with the 2 screws. 9. Reconnect the interface cable to the printer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet, and then turn on the printer. 10. Format the HD-6G/HD-EX from the control panel. See Chapter 4 for details.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE RAM EXXPPAANNSSIIO ON N This printer has 64 Mbytes of standard memory and 3 slots for optional expansion memory. The memory can be expanded by 384 Mbytes by installing commercially available dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). (The standard memory fitted can vary depending on the printer model and the country.) This printer uses memory modules that are:100 pins, no-parity, SDRAM with 64Mbit or more.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Note • There might be some DIMMs that will not work with this printer. • For more information, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. • For the latest information: http://solutions.brother.com To install DIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Note Be sure to turn off the power to the printer before installing or removing the DIMMs. 2.
CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 4. 5. Hold the DIMM with your fingers on the side edges and your thumb against the back edge. Align the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slots. (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open, or outward.) Fig. 5-86 Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly). Make sure the locks on each side of the DIMM snap inward into place. (To remove a DIMM, the locks must be released.
CHAPTER 6 TOURBLE SHOOTING CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLES HOOTING If any problems occur, the printer automatically stops printing, diagnoses the problem, and displays the resulting message to alert you. Take the appropriate action, referring to the following tables. If you cannot clear the problem, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Inform the dealer of the message number for quick troubleshooting.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error Message Remarks CHANGE FCR Replace the cleaning roller. NO OPC BELT Install the OPC belt. NO FC ROLLER Install the cleaning roller. NO LFU When the Duplex Unit is installed. Install the lower tray unit. NO TR ROLLER Install the transfer roller. ILLEGAL TONER Use only Brother genuine toner cartridge. NO TRAY 1/2 The indicated paper tray was not detected. Install it, or ensure that it is inserted correctly.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Error Message Remarks HDD ERROR An error occurred when accessing the HDD. Power cycle the printer and check that it is formatted. DIMM ERROR Ensure that the DIMM is installed correctly. CARD REMOVAL The Flash card was removed while the printer was powered on. Power cycle the printer. BUFFER ERROR Check the cable connection between the computer and the printer. STORAGE FULL There is not enough space on the Hard Disk.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING MAAIINNTTEENNAANNCCEE MEESSSSAAG GE ES S Error Message Meaning Action When the ! mark blinks ("), the indicated color toner is nearly empty. K: Black, C: Cyan, M: Magenta, Y: Yellow. When the toner becomes empty, the ! indicator disappears completely. Be ready to replace the Toner Cartridge(s) when the toner is nearly empty. Replace it when the toner becomes empty. FUSER OIL LOW The Oil in the Oil Bottle is almost empty. Replace the Oil Bottle.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING CAALLLL SEERRVVIICCEE MEESSSSAAG GE ES S When any of the following messages appear on the LCD, turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer on again. If this does not clear the problem, consult your dealer or Brother Authorized Service Representative. Call Service Message Meaning Action ERROR EC3 WARNING ERROR EC4 WARNING ERROR EC7 WARNING ERROR ED1 WARNING ERROR ED2 WARNING NVRAM ERROR Turn off the printer.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Service Call Message Meaning Action ERROR EE4 WARNING ERROR EE5 WARNING ERROR EE6 WARNING ERROR EE7 WARNING ERROR EE8 WARNING ERROR EE9 WARNING ERROR EEL WARNING ERROR EF0 WARNING ERROR EF2 WARNING ERROR EF4 WARNING ERROR EF5 WARNING ERROR EH0 WARNING ERROR EH2 WARNING Toner empty sensor error Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Transfer roller solenoid error Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Service Call Message Meaning Action ERROR EH4 WARNING Fuser temperature 4 error Turn off the printer. Wait 15 minutes, and then turn it on again. ERROR EL1 WARNING ERROR EL2 WARNING ERROR ELL WARNING ERROR EP1 WARNING ERROR EP3 WARNING Beam detector error Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Scanner motor error Turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Laser power error Turn off the printer.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING PAAPPEERR JAAM MS S This printer has been designed to be trouble free. However, if a problem should occur, note the display message and take the appropriate action. This section describes the actions to be taken to avoid paper jams and unsatisfactory printouts. Paper Jam If paper jams inside the printer, it will stop printing and display the following message. JAM X! Refer to the diagram in the printer and check the location. Remove the jammed paper.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 Access Cover or at the paper exit. Locate the jam and follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. After you have followed the instructions, the printer will resume printing automatically.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 has occurred at the paper exit, follow the steps below: 1. Open the Top Cover and release the Fusing unit Pressure Release Levers. Fig. 6-1 2. Open the Rear Access Cover and remove the jammed paper by pulling it out slowly. Fig. 6-2 3. Close the Rear Access Cover. 4.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Note When paper jams at the Rear Access Cover increase, replace the Paper Discharger. 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 the same steps to remove the jammed paper as for ‘Paper Jam at Paper Exit’. Otherwise, follow the steps below: ! Warning The Fusing Roller is extremely HOT during operation. Remove the paper carefully.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. Open the Rear Access Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper by holding it with both hands and pulling it slowly toward you. Fig. 6-3 3. If the paper is caught in the Registration roller, remove the jammed paper by holding it with both hands and pulling it slowly toward you. Fig.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING If the paper is caught in the Fusing Roller, follow the steps below: 1) Open the Top Cover. 2) Release the Fusing Unit Pressure Release Levers on both sides. Fig. 6-5 3) Remove the jammed paper at the rear side of the printer by holding it with both hands and pulling it slowly toward you. 4) Lock the Fusing Unit Pressure Release Levers and close the Top Cover. Fig. 6-6 4. Close the Rear Access Cover. ! Caution • Do not touch the toner surface of the jammed paper.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 jammed paper. Fig. 6-7 3. Re-install the Paper Cassette. 4. Open the Rear Access Cover. If there is any jammed paper at the paper exit, remove it. 5. Close the Rear Access Cover.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 these steps: 1. Open the Duplex Cover Top Assembly. Fig. 6-8 2. If the paper is caught in the exit of the Duplex Cover Top Assembly, remove the jammed paper by pulling it slowly. Fig.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 3. If the jammed paper is inside the Duplex Cover Top Assembly, remove it by rotating the green pinch roller downwards to feed the paper out through the exit of the Assembly. Fig. 6-10 4. If the jammed paper is caught inside the Duplex Cover Top Assembly, open the Paper Guide and remove the paper. Close the Paper Guide. Fig. 6-11 5. Close the Duplex Cover Top Assembly.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING 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 of paper, pulling it slowly toward you. 2. If you cannot find the jammed paper, open the Inside Unit by holding the handles and pulling it toward the rear. If you find a jammed piece of paper, remove it. Fig. 6-12 3. Close the Inside Unit and the Duplex Lower Cover. 4.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Q&A You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your HL-2600CN printer. This section contains frequently asked questions and the answers. Find your question below, and then follow the recommended steps. You can correct most problems yourself. SEETTTTIINNG P TTH RIIN AR RD NTTE DW HE WA E PR ER AR G UP R HA RE E Question Recommendation The printer does not come on. Check to verify the following; The printer is securely plugged into the AC outlet.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING SEETTTTIINNG G UP P TTH HE E PR RIIN NTTE ER R Question I cannot print from my application software. I cannot print the entire page. Computer indicates a device time-out. Computer indicates Paper Empty. Computer indicates Off Line Computer indicates Power Off Computer indicates an error message other than above.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING PAAPPEERR HAANNDDLLIINNG G Question The printer does not load paper. How can I load envelopes? Which paper can I use? How can I clear paper jams? The printer feeds more than one sheet at a time. Paper skews while feeding. Sometimes mis-picking of paper from the paper tray or misfeeding of paper from the paper exit occurs. Recommendation Check to see if the Alarm LED is on. If so, the • Paper Cassette may be out of paper or not properly installed.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING PRRIINNTTIINNG G Question The printer prints unexpectedly or it prints incorrect characters. The computer hangs up when the printer starts printing, or an application error occurs. The headers or footers appear when I view my document on the screen but do not show up when I print them. Printing takes too long. Recommendation Cancel the print job from your computer. Then, • turn the printer off and on, or reset the printer and try your print job again.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING PRRIINNTT QUUAALLIITTYY Note You can resolve a print quality problem by replacing a toner cartridge with a new one when the LCD indicates the ‘toner low’ or ‘toner empty’ message. Question White horizontal lines or bands or rubbing ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Question Black vertical streaks or bands ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Question Toner scatter or Toner stain ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. The color of your printouts are not what you expected All one color Dirt on back of paper ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Question Uneven density appears periodically in the horizontal direction Recommendation 1) Check that the toner cartridges are installed correctly. 2) Check that the OPC Belt Cartridge is installed correctly. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING Question Off set image ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz. Recommendation 1) Check that the specified paper is being used. 2) Check that the oil is not empty. 3) Replace the Fuser Cleaning Roller ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789.
APPENDIX APPENDIX
APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS PRRIINNTTIINNG G Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wavelength: 780 nm Output: 5mW max.
APPENDIX FUUNNCCTTIIO ON NS S CPU MIPS TMPR4955 (266MHz) Emulation Automatic emulation selection • HP Color Printer (PCL5C) including HP LaserJet 4+ (PCL 5e) and HP LaserJet5 (PCL 6) monochrome mode • BR-Script Level 3 (Adobe Postscript Level 3 compatible) • HP-GL • EPSON FX850 • IBM Proprinter XL Interface Automatic interface selection among IEEE 1284 Parallel, 10/100BaseTX Ethernet, USB1.
APPENDIX ELLEECCTTRRIICCAALL AANNDD MEECCHHAANNIICCAALL Power Source U.S.A. and Canada: Europe and Australia: AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Printing (Average): 600 W or less Stand-by: 260 W or less Stand-by in sleep mode: 30 W or less Noise Printing: Stand-by: 55 dB A or less 48 dB A or less Temperature Operating: 10 to 32.5° C (50° F to 90.
APPENDIX PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Input Paper Trays: • • • • Standard Upper Tray (Tray 1) Optional Lower Tray (Tray 2; LT-26CL) Optional Legal Cassette (Tray 1) Paper size TRAY 1: Standard Upper Tray: Letter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, COM10, DL, 104.8 – 215.9 mm wide, 220 – 297 mm long Optional Legal Tray: Legal, 220 – 355.6mm long TRAY 2: Letter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, Duplex Unit: Printed Output Letter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, Legal • Max. stacking height in the cassette = 26 mm(1.
APPENDIX Optional Legal Tray (Tray 1; LC-26LG): • Plain paper of Letter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, Legal • • • sizes 104.8 x 220 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm (4.1 x 8.7” to 8.5 x 14”) [64 to 163 g/m2 (18 to 43 lbs)] Envelopes of COM10 DL sizes Transparencies Label Stock Optional Duplex Unit (DX-2600): • Plain paper of Letter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, Legal sizes 104.8 x 220 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm (4.1 x 8.7” to 8.
APPENDIX PAPER The printer is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: 1. Supplier should be informed that the paper or envelopes will be used in a laser printer. 2.
APPENDIX DAMAGE OR OTHER DEFECTS CAUSED BY THE USE OF PAPER LISTED UNDER “ PAPER TYPES TO AVOID” WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENTS. ENVELOPES Most envelopes will perform acceptably on your printer. However, some envelopes will have feeding and print quality problems because of their construction. A suitable envelope should have edges with a straight, well creased folds and should not have more than two thickness of paper along the leading edge.
APPENDIX LABELS AND OVERHEAD TRANSPARENCIES The printer will print on most type of labels and transparencies designed for use with a laser printer. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since such material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fusing unit. Adhesives should not come in contact with any part of the printer, because the label stock may stick to the drum or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be exposed between the labels.
APPENDIX SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS You can select the symbol and character sets with the Print Menu by using the Control Panel in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL, and HP-GL emulation modes. See “PRINT MENU” in Chapter 4.
APPENDIX HP PCL MO OD DE E Roman 8 (8U) ISO Latin1 (0N) ISO Latin2 (2N) ISO Latin5 (5N) PC-8 (10U) PC-8 D/N (11U) PC-850 (12U) PC-852 (17U) PC-8 Turkish (9T) Windows Latin1 (19U) Windows Latin2 (9E) Windows Latin5 (5T) Legal (1U) Ventura Math (6M) Ventura Intl (13J) Ventura US (14J) PS Math (5M) PS Text (10J) Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) MS Publishing (6J) Windows 3.
APPENDIX ISO 2 IRV ISO 4 UK ISO 6 ASCII ISO10 SWE/FIN ISO11 Swedish ISO14 JISASCII ISO15 Italian ISO16 POR ISO17 Spanish ISO21 German ISO25 French ISO57 Chinese ISO60 NOR v1 ISO61 NOR v2 ISO69 French ISO84 POR ISO85 Spanish HP German HP Spanish A-11
APPENDIX EPSON MO OD DE E US ASCII German UK ASCII I French I Danish I Italy Spanish Swedish Japanese Norwegian Danish II UK ASCII II French II Dutch South African PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 Turkish A-12
APPENDIX IBM MO OD DE E PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 Turkish A-13
APPENDIX HP-GL MO OD DE E ANSI ASCII 9825 CHR. SET FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINAVIAN SPANISH/LATIN JIS ASCII ROMAN8 EXT. ISO IRV ISO SWEDISH ISO SWEDISH:N ISO NORWAY 1 ISO GERMAN ISO FRENCH ISO U.K.
APPENDIX SYYM ETTS UP RIIN S IN NTTE MB PP BO S SU PO NTTE ELLLLIIFFO OLL SE OR RTTE ER R’S ED DB ON NTT BY Y TTH HE E PR CO OM YP MP PE PA EFFA ATTIIB AC CE BLLE ES S E TY PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Typeface Alaska Antique Brougham Cleveland Connect-Guatemala Letter Symbol Set Oakland Cond.
APPENDIX PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Typeface(Continued) LetterGothic Mary- Oklahoma PC PC Utah Symbol Set 16.
APPENDIX SYYM ETTS UP RIIN S TR RU YP MB PP UE PE BO S SU PO NTTE ETY E™ OLL SE OR RTTE ER R’S ED DB BY Y TTH HE E PR A AN YP ON OM AN RIIG YP ND PE NTT CO MP ND PE D TY E 1 FO PA D OR GIIN EFFA ATTIIB NA AC ALL TY CE BLLE ES S E, A PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Typeface Atlanta BR Copen- Calgary Helsinki PortugalTennes- W Symbol Set Symbol hagen see Din
APPENDIX PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U 0N 2N 5N 6N 10U 11U 12U 17U 26U 9T 19U 9E 5T 7J 9J 10J 13J 14J 6J 8M 5M 6M 15U 1U 1E 0U 2U 0S 0I 1S 2S 3S 4S 5S 6S 0G 1G 0D 1D 0F 1F 0K 2K 9U 12J 19M 19L 579L Typeface Bermuda Script Symbol Set Roman-8 ISO 8859-1 Latin1 ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-9 Latin5 ISO 8859-10 Latin6 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-775 PC-Turk Windows 3.1 Latin1 Windows 3.1 Latin2 Windows 3.
INDEX INDEX A accessory Analysis Tool Software Apple LaserWriter automatic emulation selection automatic interface selection G 2-8 2-15 2-18 1-8, 3-1 1-7, 3-3 Go switch H High Resolution Control HP LaserJet mode HP-GL mode B Back switch Belt Cartridge Lock Lever BRAdmin professional BR-SCRIPT BR-Script 3 mode 4-2, 4-14 5-19 2-15 4-30 4-36 IBM Proprinter XL mode information mode interface interface mode IP address 3-12 5-30 1-6 3-3 5-1 Job Cancel switch LCD LCD message LED Legal Cassette Lower Med
INDEX (OPC) Belt Cartridge Operator Call Message Operator Call Messages Opetator Call Message Option Optional Fonts Optional Legal Cassette Options Ozone Filter 5-18 5-1 6-1 5-2, 5-3 2-6 5-56 3-5, 3-6, 3-7 1-12 5-22 RAM Expansion Rear Side Cover reprint Reprint switch reset menu mode S secure data serial interface Service Call Messages Set switch setup setup mode SIMM Standard Media Cassette Storage Manager + switch – switch + & - switch P panel setting paper Paper Discharger Paper Jam paper mode Paper