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Brother HL-700 Series User's Manual

1. JUUUUUUUU D shied at uch WP j Fig A 1 Parallel Interface Cable APPENDIX A 5 USER S GUIDE RESIDENT FONTS For HL 730 730Plus series Only The following bitmapped fonts are resident in this printer Brougham 10 12 point upright normal upright bold italic normal italic bold Brougham 12 10 point upright normal upright bold italic normal italic bold Letter Gothic 16 66 8 5 point upright normal upright bold italic normal italic bold Portrait and Landscape are available for the above APPENDIX A 6 APPENDIX SYMBOL SETS CHARACTER SETS For HL 730 730Plus series Only IBM mode PC 8 PC 8 D N PC 850 PC 852 PC 860 PC 863 PC 865 PC 8 Turkish sp Note EPSON mode 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 HP mode ISO14 JIS ASCH ISO57 Chinese ISO11 Swedish HP Spanish ISO17 Spanish ISO10 Swedish ISO16 Portuguese ISO84 Portuguese ISO85 Spanish PC 8 PC 8 D N PC 8 Turkish PC 850 PC 852 PC 860 PC 863 PC 865 Roman 8 ISO Latin 1 ECMA 94 ISO60 Norwegian 1 ISO61 Norwegian 2 ISO4 UK ISO25 French ISO69 French HP German ISO21 German ISO15 Italian ISO6 ASCII Legal ISO2 IRV If you want to know what characters are in each symbol character set
2. Dollard des Ormeaux PQ Canada H9B 3H6 BBS For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service call In USA 1 714 859 2610 In CANADA 1 514 685 2040 Please log on to our BBS with your first name last name and a four digit number for your password Our BBS supports modem speeds up to 14 400 8 bits no parity 1 stop bit Fax Back System For USA only Brother Customer Service has installed an easy to use Fax Back System so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products This is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine not just the one you are calling from Please call 1 800 521 2846 and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of Fax Back subjects DEALERS SERVICE CENTERS USA only For the name of an authorized dealer or service center call 1 800 284 4357 SERVICE CENTERS Canada only For service center addresses in Canada call 1 800 853 6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers http www brother com USER S GUIDE Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd Apple the Apple Logo and Macintosh are trademarks registered in the United States and other countries and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Epson is a registered trademark and FX 80 and FX 850 ar
3. Note e Actual page count will vary depending on your average document type i e standard letter detailed graphics etc It is recommended that you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you get the toner low warning Discard the used toner cartridge according to local regulations If you are not sure of them consult your local dealer Be sure to seal up the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge Do not discard used toner cartridges together with domestic rubbish It is recommended that you clean the printer when you replace the toner cartridge See CLEANING THE PRINTER in this chapter Fig 5 1 Toner Low and Empty Indication You may print approximately 100 pages after the first toner low indication Both Alarm and Data Toner lamps will blink continuously to indicate that the toner is empty Once this indication appears your printer cannot resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge CHAPTER 5 1 USER S GUIDE e Caution Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge to avoid possible toner spill or scatter Follow these steps to replace the toner cartridge 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Close the output tray and open the top cover Remove the drum unit by holding each side of the drum and gently lifting the drum forwards towards you s Note Make sure that the top cover is correctly latched open indicated
4. Serial Interface Port HL 730 730Plus series only Power Switch Parallel Interface Port Power Cord Fig 1 2 Rear View s Note An RS 422A RS 232C Serial Interface Port containing an RS 422A RS 232C Slide Switch and DIP Switches for Serial setting is optionally available Some models may have this option pre installed CHAPTER 1 2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows Features Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother Printing Solution for Windows IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor Parallel interface or printer port 4 MB or more of memory 8 MB recommended 10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 3 1 3 11 e Caution The HL 720 series printer has been designed specifically for Windows 95 and Windows 3 1 3 11 It cannot work in a DOS environment such as MS DOS This printer has the following features L1 600 dpi Resolution and 6 ppm Printing Speed True 600 dots per inch dpi with microfine toner and six pages per minute ppm printing speed A4 or Letter paper The resolution and printing speed may vary depending upon document complexity LI Versatile Paper Handling The printer has a multi purpose sheet feeder and straight paper path mechanism Using this mechanism you can load A4 letter legal B5 A5
5. toner saving Print Speed Up to 6 pages minute when loading A4 or letter size paper from the multi purpose sheet feeder NOTE Maximum print speed is obtained by printing several copies of the same page Print speed may vary depending on interface type emulation processing power of the computer memory allocated to the print job paper size and graphic quality Warm Up 20 seconds at 23 C 73 4 F The warm up time depends on the ambient temperature and humidity First Print 20 seconds when loading A4 or letter size paper from the multi purpose sheet feeder Print Media Toner cartridge Life Expectancy 2 200 pages new toner cartridge 1 000 pages starter toner cartridge USA Canada and some other areas only when printing A4 or letter size paper at 5 print coverage NOTE Toner life expectancy will vary depending on the type of average print job printed APPENDIX A 1 USER S GUIDE Functions TrueType Fonts on disks Emulation Printer Driver Interface Memory Diagnostics APPENDIX A 2 Drum Unit Life Expectancy 20 000 pages at 20 pages per job 8 000 pages at 1 page per job NOTE There are many factors that determine the actual drum life such as temperature humidity type of paper and toner that you use the number of pages per print job etc TrueType compatible soft fonts for Windows on the supplied disk HL 720 series Brother Printing Solution for Windows HL 730 730Plus series Broth
6. use the packing materials which are provided with your printer Also follow the steps below to re pack the printer or the printer may be damaged which will void the printer s warranty 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the printer from the AC outlet 2 Open the top cover 3 Remove the drum unit assembly referring to the previous section s Note Remove the drum unit assembly with the toner cartridge included Fig 5 24 Removing the Drum Unit Assembly CHAPTER 5 15 USER S GUIDE 4 Place the drum unit assembly in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely Fig 5 25 Placing the Drum Unit in the Plastic Bag 5 Close the top cover the extension wire and the output tray 6 Wrap the printer in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton box with the original Styrofoam packing material 7 Place any documents manual and any documentation describing the reason for repacking printer and drum unit assembly in the carton box as shown below 8 Close the carton box and tape it Manuals Drum Unit Including Toner Cartridge Printer Carton Fig 5 26 Repacking the Printer CHAPTER 5 16 CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE Operator Calls If a recoverable error occurs the printer indicates an operator call by blinking the Alarm lamp and any of the following lamps Find the error and take the proper action to c
7. If you are using Windows 95 or Windows 3 1 with the supplied printer driver see the Setting up the Printer for Windows section Try to reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution This is a problem usually relating to serial interface settings Your computer is not recognizing the printer s input buffer full signal Causes could be incorrect serial cable incorrectly wired or too long or incorrect setting of your computer serial interface Expand the printer memory by installing one of the optional memory boards Reduce the printer resolution Reduce the complexity of your document and try again Reduce the graphic quality or the number of font sizes within your application software Most laser printers have a restricted area that cannot be printed on Usually the first two lines and last two lines of text cannot print leaving 62 printable lines Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document to allow for this CHAPTER 6 11 USER S GUIDE Print Quality Q Caution You will clear a print quality problem by replacing the drum unit with a new one if the Drum lamp is on The drum unit is at the end of its life Question Recommendation Printouts are too dark or light Printed pages contain white stripes Fig 6 7 White Stripes or Faint Images Printed pages are stained with toner or have vertical stripes y y Fig 6 8 Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Pri
8. Switch CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL If you press the switch during printing the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper It is recommended that you wait until the page has finished printing then press the switch otherwise you will lose data on the page If the printer is in sleep mode pressing the switch wakes it up into the ready state If the Data lamp is on press the switch The printer prints any data remaining in the printer memory this operation is called Form Feed If an error occurs the printer will recover from some errors automatically If the error does not clear automatically press the switch to clear the error and continue printer operation Other Control Features The printer has the following useful features Sleep Mode When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time time out it enters sleep mode Sleep mode acts as though the printer was turned off The default time out is 5 minutes While the printer is in sleep mode all the lamps are off and it is as if it was turned off but the printer can still receive data from the computer Receiving a print file or document automatically wakes up the printer to start printing Pressing the switch also wakes up the printer s Note e When the printer goes into sleep mode the fan will not stop until the printer engine has cooled down Sleep mode allows the print engine to cool so the temperature of your room and how long
9. You can use recycled paper in this printer Before using paper with holes such as organizer sheets you must fan the stack well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds Before using any paper make sure that it is not curled If it is you should straighten the paper as much as possible Feeding curled paper can cause paper jams and misfeeds r N Fig 2 1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING The following types of envelopes are not recommended for use e Damaged curled wrinkled or irregularly shaped envelopes e Extremely shiny or highly textured envelopes Envelopes with clasps Envelopes with self adhesive closures Envelopes of baggy construction Envelopes not sharply creased Embossed envelopes Envelopes already printed by a laser printer Envelopes pre printed on the inside Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile SK OS HH Fig 2 2 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below shows the physically printable area Except 9 x12 envelope 8 l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l CG Unprintable area Approximately 4 mm 0 16 inch for any sizes of paper Fig 2 3 Printable Area CHAPTER 2 3 USER S GUIDE MULTI PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER The printer has a multi purpose she
10. and executive sizes of paper and various types of paper including envelopes postcards organizer paper and your custom paper size The multi purpose sheet feeder also allows manual paper loading so you can also use labels and transparencies LI Enhanced Printing Performance and User Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver and TrueType compatible fonts for Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 3 1 are available on the floppy disk supplied with your printer You can easily install them into your Windows system using our installer program The driver supports our unique compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows applications and allows you to choose various printer settings including toner saving mode custom paper size sleep mode gray scale adjustment resolution and so forth You can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu within the Windows Control Panel CHAPTER 1 3 USER S GUIDE CHAPTER 1 4 LI Remote Printer Console Program for DOS For HL 730 730Plus series Only The utility program Remote Printer Console RPC is available on a floppy disk supplied with your printer When you operate your computer in the DOS Disk Operating System environment this program allows you to easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts page setup emulations and so on This program also provides a status monitor program which is a Terminate and Stay Resident TSR prog
11. appropriate three pin plug If the replacement plug is intended to take a fuse then fit the same fuse as the original If a moulded plug is severed from the power cord then it should be destroyed because a plug with cut wires is dangerous if plugged into a live socket outlet Do not leave it where a child might find it In the event of replacing the plug fuse fit a fuse approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse Always replace the fuse cover Never use a plug with the cover omitted WARNING THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code Green and yellow Ground Blue Neutral Brown Live The colours of the wiring in the power lead of this printer may not correspond with the markings which identify the terminals in your plug If you need to fit a different plug proceed as follows Remove a length of the cord outer sheath taking care not to damage the coloured insulation of the wires inside Cut each of the three wires to the appropriate length If the construction of the plug permits leave the green and yellow wire longer than the others so that in the event that the cord is pulled out of the plug the green and yellow wire will be the last to disconnect Remove a short section of the coloured insulation to expose the wires The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked wi
12. by a click Fig 5 2 Removing the Drum Unit sp Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter CHAPTER 5 2 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Z Warning After you have just used the printer some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot When you open the top cover of the printer never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration A High Temperature Fig 5 3 Inside the Printer 3 Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge forward until it stops s Note The toner cartridge cannot be removed unless the shutter is completely closed by turning the lever fully to the front Fig 5 4 Turning the Lever to Close the Shutter CHAPTER 5 3 USER S GUIDE 4 Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by pulling it out gently Fig 5 5 Removing the Old Toner Cartridge Handle the toner cartridge carefully If toner scatters on your hands or clothes wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately 5 Unpack the new toner cartridge gently shake it five or six times and then remove the protective part o Caution e Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before installing it into the printer If toner cartridges are left unpacked for a long period of time the toner life is shortened You can only use a Brother genuine toner cartridge TN 200 series which is specially formulated to ensure top pr
13. e You should clean the printer when you replace the drum unit See CLEANING THE PRINTER in this chapter s Note The drum unit is a consumable and it is necessary to replace it periodically There are many factors that determine the actual drum life such as temperature humidity type of paper and toner that you use the number of pages per print job etc The drum life is estimated at approximately 20 000 pages at 20 pages per job and 8 000 pages at 1 page per job The actual number of pages that your drum will print may be significantly less than these estimates Because we have no control over the many factors that determine the actual drum life we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages that will be printed by your drum For best performance use only genuine Brother toner and the product should only be used in a clean dust free environment with adequate ventilation CHAPTER 5 6 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Follow these steps to replace the drum unit 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Close the output tray and open the top cover Remove the old drum unit Fig 5 10 Removing the Drum Unit A Warning After you have just used the printer some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot When you open the top cover of the printer never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration A High Temperature Fig 5 11 Inside the Printer 3 Remove the toner cartridge from
14. kg 14 3 Ib including the drum unit APPENDIX A 3 USER S GUIDE PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS s Note To ensure best quality performance use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable between the printer and your computer Only IEEE 1284 cables support all of the advanced printing capabilities like bi directional communication These cables will be clearly marked with IEEE 1284 Interface Connector Printer Side Amphenol FCN 685J036 L X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used Pin Assignment Pin No Signal Direction Pin No Signal Direction 1 DATA STROBE Input 19 OV S G 2 DATA 1 Input 20 OV S G 3 DATA 2 Input 21 OV S G 4 DATA 3 Input 22 OV S G 5 DATA 4 Input 23 OV S G 6 DATA 5 Input 24 OV S G J DATA 6 Input 25 OV S G 8 DATA 7 Input 26 OV S G 9 DATA 8 Input 27 OV S G 10 ACKNLG Output 28 OV S G 11 BUSY Output 29 OV S G 12 PE Output 30 OV S G 13 SLCT Output 31 INPUT PRIME Input 14 AUTO FEED Input 32 FAULT Output 15 N C 33 N C 16 OV S G 34 N C 17 OV S G 35 N C 18 5V 36 SLCT IN Input APPENDIX A 4 APPENDIX sp Note To use bi directional communication an interface cable which has the pin connections above must be used OOOOOOOOOOOOOOoOoo LL5oooooooooooooooo E SECH NANANANAN
15. other areas the printer is supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after 1 000 pages The actual number of pages printed with each toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of print job CHAPTER 1 5 USER S GUIDE OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT Please take note of the following before using the printer Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range AC power 10 of the rated power voltage in your country Frequency 50 Hz 220 V 240 V or 50 60 Hz 110 120 V The power cord including extensions should not exceed 5 meters 16 5 feet Do not share the same power circuit with other high power appliances particularly an air conditioner copier shredder and so on If it is unavoidable that you must use the printer with these appliances it is recommended that you use an isolation transformer or a high frequency noise filter Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable Environment The printer should be installed near a power outlet which is easily accessible Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity Ambient temperature 10 C to 32 5 C 50 F to 90 5 F Ambient humidity 20 to 80 without condensation The printer should be used in a well ventilation room Place the printer on a flat horizontal surface Keep the printer clean Do not place the printer in a dusty place Do not place the printer where the
16. plugged into a live power source and the power switch is on The printer does not print Check the following The printer is turned on All of the protective parts have been removed The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly The interface cable is securely connected between the printer and computer Check to see if the Alarm lamp is blinking If the lamp is blinking refer to the Operator Call section of this manual Check to see if the Ready lamp is blinking If the lamp is blinking fast the printer might be cooling down to lower the printers internal temperature Open the top cover of the printer to lower the temperature Setting Up the Printer for Windows Question Recommendation I cannot print from my e Make sure the supplied Windows printer driver is application software installed and selected with your application software If you use the serial interface make sure that the serial slide switch of the serial interface is in the correct position and the interface settings are correctly set up with the DIP switches For HL 730 730Plus series Only Sometimes I get a Print Overrun If you are using the supplied Windows driver turn error when printing certain error recovery operation on in the Setup dialog box documents from Windows and try again Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document and try again Expand the printer memory by installing one of the optional memory
17. pull the jammed paper upward out of the feeder then close the multi purpose sheet feeder Also open the top cover and check that a torn piece of paper does not remain inside the printer referring to the next section LZ Fig 6 4 Paper Jam in the Feeder V4 If the paper cannot be pulled up see the next section Paper Jam near the Drum Unit CHAPTER 6 6 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING J Paper Jam near the Drum Unit or at the Paper Output Tray If a paper jam has occurred near the drum unit open the top cover and remove the drum unit Then pull the jammed paper upwards and out of the printer Install the drum unit and close the top cover Fig 6 5 Paper Jam near the Drum Unit J Paper Jam in the Fuser Unit If a paper jam has occurred in the fuser unit open the top cover and remove the drum unit Then pull the jammed paper out of the fuser Install the drum unit and close the top cover Fig 6 6 Paper Jam Inside the Printer CHAPTER 6 7 USER S GUIDE Q amp A This section contains questions and answers for using your printer If you have encountered a problem find the question relating to your problem and take the steps recommended to correct the problem Setting Up the Printer Hardware Question Recommendation The printer does not work All The printer may be in sleep mode Press the panel lamps are off switch to wake up the printer Check to see if the printer is
18. settings are indicated in bold e Ifthe robust Xon setting is turned on with selector 8 the printer sends Xon signals at one second intervals to the connected computer until it receives data Itis effective only if selector 7 is set to the On position for the Xon Xoff plus DTR setting Connecting the Serial Interface Cable s Note This section is only for printer models which have had the serial interface installed You need a serial interface cable with an 8 pin DIN type connector to connect your printer and computer s Note e Consult your dealer for a serial interface cable e If you are a Macintosh user you can easily find the necessary cable at a local computer store Look for Apple serial cables labeled as Macintosh to ImageWriter II or Macintosh to Personal LaserWriter 300 or the Apple System Peripheral 8 Cable Do not purchase a serial cable labeled as Straight through or LocalTalk If you are a PC user you need to purchase a special serial cable from your dealer If you have a 9 pin connector on your computer look for a cable labeled IBM AT to ImageWriter II cable If you have a 25 pin connector look for a cable labeled DB25 to ImageWriter II These cables most likely would be found in the Apple Macintosh section at your computer dealer For more information about the interface specification consult your dealer CHAPTER 4 4 CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS You can connect a paralle
19. the communication parameters such as the handshake protocols on both your computer and printer If the error occurs again the interface hardware may be damaged Consult your dealer CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING s Note If the printer does not operate as you expect it to it is recommended that you turn off the power switch wait a few seconds and then turn it on again If you still have problems consult your dealer or our authorized service representative CHAPTER 6 3 USER S GUIDE Service Calls If an unrecoverable error occurs the printer indicates the need for a service call by lighting all the lamps and then the following combination of lamps alternately Service Call Fuser Laser BD Scanner ROM error malfunction malfunction malfunction Drum e O e O Alarm O e e O Ready O O O e Data O O O O Service Call D RAM error Service A Service B Service C Drum e O e O Alarm O e e O Ready e e e O Data O O O e Service Call Service D Service EO Service El Service P Drum e O e O Alarm O e e O Ready O O O e Data e e e e Service Call NV RAM error Drum Alarm Ready Data e eoe ON OOFF If you see any of these service call indications turn off the power switch wait a few seconds and then turn it on again and try to print again If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call indication after turning on the printer consult your dealer or our authorized service representative Report the error status a
20. to the factory setting and permanent fonts and macros are cleared The printer returns to the ready status after printing HL 730 730Plus series only The printer can print data as hexadecimal values so that you can check data errors and problems To exit from this mode you have to turn off the printer HL 730 730Plus series only CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS100M For HL 730 730Plus series Only To connect the printer to a DOS computer with a serial interface or to an Apple Macintosh computer you need to install the optional serial interface board When you have installed the serial interface board you can share the printer between two computers two IBM compatible PCs or one IBM compatible PC and one Apple Macintosh using the parallel and serial interfaces at the same time Automatic interface selection is a standard feature s Note e The serial interface board for this printer is optional but in some countries the serial interface board may have been installed by either the factory or dealer The serial interface for Apple Macintosh RS 422A will only print at 300 dpi The serial interface board is installed onto the main controller board inside the printer For the details about installation see the instruction guide which was provided with the serial interface board Selecting the RS 422A Apple or RS 232C IBM Serial Interface s Note This section is only for printer m
21. 10 Printing CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Question Recommendation The printer prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage The printer cannot print full pages of a document An error message Print Overrun occurs The printer prints the first couple of pages correctly then some pages have text missing For HL 730 730Plus series Only The printer cannot print full pages of a document A Memory Full error message occurs For HL 730 730Plus series Only My headers or footers appear when I view my document on screen but do not show up when I print them Turn on and off the printer or reset the printer Make sure your application software is correctly set up to use this printer by checking the printer settings in your application software Check the printer emulation settings If you can use the supplied RPC program use it to change the settings as required Also you can print the current setting list from the RPC program or Printer Control Panel For HL 730 730Plus series Only Make sure that the correct interface type and settings are set up to match your computer Be sure to use the RS 422A serial interface for Macintosh computers and the RS 232C serial interface for PCs Refer to SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS100M in Chapter 4 For HL 730 730Plus series Only The printer received a very complex print job and could not process part of the page This may be solved by the following ways e
22. 30 730Plus series Only Serial Interface Overrun Error For HL 730 730Plus series Only Serial Interface Input Buffer Overflow For HL 730 730Plus series Only CHAPTER 6 2 Action Close the top cover of the printer Press the panel switch to print the data remaining in the printer If you use the supplied Windows driver try again after turning on Error Recovery in the PRINT menu of your application software Refer to Help section in Windows printer driver for the details or expand the printer memory with an optional memory board If this does not clear the error reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution Press the panel switch to print the data remaining in the printer Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document Expand the printer memory with an optional memory board Press the panel switch to resume printing Check that the connection between your computer and printer is secure and correct and check the interface cable Press the panel switch to resume printing Check the communication parameters such as baud rate and stop bit on both your computer and printer Press the panel switch to resume printing Check the communication parameters such as bit length and parity on both your computer and printer Press the panel switch to resume printing The interface hardware may be damaged Consult your dealer Press the panel switch to resume printing Check
23. A radiation performance standards 21 CFR Subchapter J MANUFACTURED BROTHER INDUSTRIES LTD 15 1 Naeshiro cho Mizuho ku Nagoya 467 Japan This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards 21 CFR Subchapter J Caution Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure vii USER S GUIDE Viii Declaration of Conformity For Europe We Brother International Europe Ltd Brother House 1 Tame Street Guide Bridge Audenshaw Manchester M34 5JE UK declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents Safety EN 60950 EN 60825 EMC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by 91 263 EEC and 92 31 EEC Issued by Brother International Europe Ltd European Technical Services Division IEC 825 Specification For 220 240 V Model Only This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications The label shown below is attached in countries where required CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances Caution Use of controls adjustments or performanc
24. Approx 100 sheets of 75 g m 20 Ib A4 Letter paper Cut Sheet Envelope Basis Weight 60 to 158 g m 75 to 90 g m 16 to 42 Ib 20 to 24 Ib single thickness Caliper 0 03 to 0 08 in 0 0033 to 0 0058 in 0 08 to 0 2 mm 0 084 to 0 14 mm single thickness Moisture Content 4 to 6 by weight 4 to 6 by weight Smoothness 100 to 250 Sheffield 100 to 250 Sheffield Recommended paper Cut sheet Xerox 4200 in USA Xerox 80 Premier Paper in Europe or equivalent Label Avery laser label or equivalent Transparency 3M CG3300 or equivalent CHAPTER 2 1 USER S GUIDE Remarks CHAPTER 2 2 It is recommended that you test paper especially special sizes and types of paper on this printer before purchasing large quantities Avoid feeding labels with carrier sheets exposed or your printer will be damaged Avoid using coated paper such as vinyl coated paper Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper Use a recommended type of paper especially plain paper and transparencies for optimum printing For more information on paper specifications consult your nearest authorized sales representative or the place of purchase of your printer We recommend you use label or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers We recommend you use long grained paper for the best print quality If the paper has problems feeding from the multi purpose sheet feeder use the manual feed slot and try again
25. CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL icio t i asina beso FPE E Sepa eM Ups REM ro Du e ME eiie 3 1 BIS AND Si UIS re 3 1 eee eg Gry EE 3 1 Data Toner LAM ics em aia tininia nen aaa ie nia ieee 3 2 Dni E 3 2 Teu ERG LOO E 3 2 c did gw Pe EE 3 3 leet FOIE oh cas sous E EA 3 3 Seeerei 3 3 Test E 3 4 CHAPTER 4 UP TIONS rc M 4 1 SERIAL INTERFACE BOARD RS100M For HL 730 730Plus series Only 4 1 Selecting the RS 422A Apple or RS 232C IBM Serial Interface 4 wetting the Serial Intertdee ParaumeletS nasa Hasspetussd nest Hes seit hn pH Se sis AXE EEEa 4 2 Comecins The Senat Imiertacs C aBIs sai ece Ee 4 4 MEMORY TRAINED E 4 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE E 5 1 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE ee 5 1 REPLACING THE DRUM UNEI E 5 6 ADIUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY E 5 10 CLES NING THE PRINTER aa cess scoala ei lcs cede vance ais pes ONENE OS 5 11 Ceanna the Poner Exter E 5 11 Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drom Ut etuer rtt ert id pei xus 5 12 RE PACKING THE PRINTER eeh 5 15 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING wessssssctevscssectcscascssisanesescccecesssscsenssbecocsestecacssaxessieuse 6 1 ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE iet tiep Heo potra abnessoeaceesaeeassesaoeasea eege 6 1 Mcr D ql Ec 6 1 icm cel MN ME 6 4 EE tee eee erent ene ee ee ee 6 5 gno 6 8 Seinge Wipe the Printer Fat rl m 6 8 Seting tbe Printer Tor WIndows u ios scceassas ese idbieu aei M E
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27. EXPE Mos eestor 6 8 Setting Up the Printer for DOS For HL 730 730Plus series Only 6 9 Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers Por HL 730 FUP Mas series Oniy J eaei 6 10 Poper Honom mec 6 10 PENEN dee 6 11 HEEN A PEE E E PEE T E E S 6 12 APFENDIX E A 1 EREECHEN A 1 Lu aptos THERE aD Re aba asta kia DUM PENES A 1 PUNCO O ow TEE A 2 duc EE A 3 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIPIC eg LA A 4 RESIDENT FONTS For HL 730 730Plus series Only eese A 6 SYMBOL SETS CHARACTER SETS For HL 730 730Plus series Only A 7 INDEX E Index USER S GUIDE vi REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice For USA Only This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mo
28. Regular Marking If toner scatters over the whole printing surface adjust the print density dial inside the printer counter clockwise See ADJUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY in Chapter 5 Clean the printer interior See Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit in Chapter 5 Make sure that you use paper that meets specifications If you still have the same problem and the Drum lamp is on replace the drum unit with a new one Wipe the electric terminals referring to Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit in Chapter 5 Never use heat sensitive paper as it will cause this problem If the same problem occurs and the Drum lamp is still on after cleaning replace the drum unit with a new one Make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty Wipe the electric terminals referring to Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit in Chapter 5 Make sure that a torn piece of paper does not remain on the scanner window The problem may disappear by itself Try printing multiple pages to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for a long time If the surface of the drum has been scratched replace the drum unit with a new one If the problem does not disappear it may be that the drum has been marked or damaged due to excessive exposure to light In this case replace the drum unit with a new one CHAPTER 6 13 USER S GUIDE Question Recommendation Printed pages are blurred at the Cer
29. a k ytt j n turvallisuusluokan 1 ylitt v lle n kym tt m lle lasers teilylle Varning Om apparaten anv nds p annat s tt n i denna Bruksanvisning specificerats kan anv ndaren uts ttas f r osynlig laserstralning som verskrider gr nsen f r laserklass 1 IMPORTANT For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three pin electrical plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three pin power point which is properly grounded through normal household wiring Extension cords used with the equipment must be three pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding Incorrectly wired extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe For your safety if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power consult a qualified electrician Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet which is easily accessible In case of emergencies you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet in order to shut off power completely Ger uschemission Acoustic Noise Emission For Germany Only Lpa lt 70 dB A DIN 45635 19 01 KL2 USER S GUIDE IMPORTANT Wiring Information For U K only If the power cord supplied with this printer is not suitable for your electrical outlet remove the plug from the mains cord and fit an
30. ace and you switch back to RS 422A for Apple Macintosh computers be sure to restore the parameters to the factory settings Set the RS 232C parameters to match your computer You can set serial settings in several different places within your DOS application within the Windows Printer Icon for Windows application software only or within your AUTOEXEC BAT file using MODE commands For information on serial interface parameters see the user s guide of your computer or software CHAPTER 4 OPTIONS If necessary set the serial interface parameters as follow 1 Make sure that the printer is in the off line state 2 Set the serial interface parameters by moving up on or down off the selectors of the dual in line package DIP switch Po OOOO 12345678 Fig 4 2 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters Table 1 Serial Interface Parameters Settings Selector Parameters On up Off down 1 Baud Rate See Table 2 2 Baud Rate SeeTable2 3 Data Length 7 bits 8 bits 4 Stop Bit 2 bits 1 bit 5 Parity See Table 3 6 Parity See Table 3 a Protocol Xon Xoff DTR DTR only 8 Robust Xon On Off Table 2 Baud Rate Settings Selector 1 Selector 2 For RS 422A For RS 232C Off Off 57600 9600 On Off 9600 4800 Off On 1200 1200 On On 19200 19200 CHAPTER 4 3 USER S GUIDE Table 3 Parity Settings Selector 1 Selector 2 Parity On On Odd On Off Even Off None s Note e The factory
31. ams could occur Make sure that the paper is stacked below the W mark If there is still some paper in the feeder you must first remove it put it together with the new paper and then insert the stack in the feeder Fig 2 4 Opening the Feeder and Loading Paper or Envelopes in the Feeder sp Note If you load envelopes in the feeder make sure they are inserted in the direction shown above CHAPTER 2 5 USER S GUIDE CHAPTER 2 6 3 Move the paper guide to the paper width Q Caution Failure to set the paper guide to the paper size may cause paper skew or jams 4 Close the multi purpose sheet feeder Fig 2 5 Moving the Paper Guide and Closing the Feeder s Note If the multi purpose sheet feeder runs out of paper when you try to print the Alarm and Paper lamps blink to alert you to a paper empty error You have to load paper in the feeder and push the panel switch to cancel the alarm and continue printing If paper jams in the printer the Alarm and Paper lamps also blink If the error is a paper jam clear it referring to PAPER JAMS in Chapter 6 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING Two Side Printing Manual Duplexing The supplied printer driver for Windows 95 or Windows 3 1 enables manual duplex printing For more information about settings see the help text in the printer driver The printer prints all the even numbered pages on one side of the paper first and then prints all the o
32. boards CHAPTER 6 8 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Setting Up the Printer for DOS For HL 730 730Plus series Only Question Recommendation I cannot print from my application software The printer prints but it prints incorrect information Sometimes it prints a couple of characters and then ejects the page etc The printer does not print when I press the Print Screen Key Data lamp On The printer prints the first part of my document but does not print the last page Data lamp On How can I change the User settings or default settings of the printer e Check if the DOS application software interface settings match that of your printer for example if you are using a parallel printer cable you would most likely set your DOS software printer port to LPTI Check if the printer has any printer alarms active If the serial interface is used make sure that the RS 232C serial interface is selected with the slide switch Make sure that the interface settings are correctly set up with the proper DIP switches Make sure the serial parameters of baud rates parity and stop bits match between your application software and the printer This is an indication that your application printer emulation setting and the printer s emulation do not match Check in your application software which printer you have selected to make sure the printer is set up correctly Remember this printer emulates three widely
33. ch and unplug the power cord Z Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer Before cleaning the printer make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet E Fig 5 19 Turning off the Switch and Unplugging 2 Remove the paper in the multi purpose sheet feeder 3 Use a damp cloth for cleaning Q Caution Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinners or benzene will damage the surface of the printer 4 Wipe dirt and dust away from the printer exterior and feeder with a cloth 5 Load paper into the multi purpose sheet feeder and plug in the power cord CHAPTER 5 11 USER S GUIDE Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit Clean the printer interior and the drum unit as follows 1 Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord Z Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer Before cleaning the printer make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the outlet Fig 5 20 Turning off the Switch and Unplugging 2 Open the top cover of the printer 3 Take the drum unit out of the printer and put it aside Z Warning After you have just used the printer some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot When you open the top cover of the printer never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration A High Temperature Fig 5 21 Insi
34. dd pages on the reverse side of the paper When you have finished printing the even numbered sides of the paper the driver instructs you to re insert the paper by a pop up message on the computer screen Follow the instructions on how to reinsert the paper s Note Before re inserting the sheets you have to straighten them or you will get paper errors The use of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended If you encounter a double feeding error we recommend that you hold all sheets of paper except the front sheet while the paper is feeding f d if VI m TS Fig 2 6 Notes for Manual Duplexing sp Note When you use the Manual Duplex function it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality might not be satisfactory CHAPTER 2 7 USER S GUIDE MANUAL FEED SLOT The multi purpose sheet feeder also has a manual feed slot You can manually load paper sheet by sheet from this slot You do not need to remove paper from the multi purpose sheet feeder when using the manual feed slot LI When you load one sheet of paper manually You do not need to choose manual feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver Holding the selected size of paper in the selected orientation Portrait or Landscape place the side of the paper you wish to print on face down into the manual feed slot Align the paper at the center of the manual feed slot and be sure to insert it all the way D Move the paper guide of the manua
35. de the Printer CHAPTER 5 12 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 4 Gently wipe the scanner window with a soft dry cloth Scanner Window Fig 5 22 Cleaning the Scanner Window Q Caution e Do not touch the scanner window with your finger e Do not wipe the scanner window with cleaning alcohol isophorol 5 Turn the drum unit upside down carefully Q Caution Handle the drum unit carefully as it contains toner If toner scatters and your hands or cloths get dirty wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately s Note It is recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter CHAPTER 5 13 USER S GUIDE 6 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab to the right and left several times Home Position A Fig 5 23 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 7 Return the tab to the home position A mark position before reinstalling drum unit eo Caution Be sure to position the tab at the home position or printed pages may have vertical stripes 8 Install the drum unit into the printer See the section REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT in Chapter 5 9 Close the top cover 10 Plug in the power cord and turn on the power switch CHAPTER 5 14 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE RE PACKING THE PRINTER Q Caution Whenever you transport the printer
36. e of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure The following caution label is attached near the scanner unit e ES CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASER STRALING NAR KABINETLAGET STAR ABENT UNGDA DIREKTE UDS ETTELSE FOR STRALING KLASSE 3B LASER VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD OCH SPARRAR AR URKOPPLADE STRALEN AR FARLIG KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT VA RO AVATTAESSA J A SUOJ ALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA D NAKYMATTOMALLE LASERSATEILYLLE ALA KATSO SATEESEEN LUOKAN 3B LASERLAITE ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRALING UNNGA DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN NAR TOPPDEKSELET ER APENT KLASSE 3B LASERPRODUKT ATTENTION RADIATIONS LASER INVISIBLES QUANDOUVERT ET VERROUILLAGE ENLEVE EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 3B VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEOFFENT UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG UBERBRUCKT NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B ATENCI N RADIACI N LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTA ATASCADO EVITE LA EXPOSICI N DIRECTA NC DE LOS 0JOS PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B JA REGULATIONS For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus Laitteen k ytt minen muulla kuin t ss k ytt ohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altista
37. e printer properly or prevent damage to the printer 9 Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer To Use the Printer Safely N Warning After you have just used the printer some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot When you open the top cover of the printer never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration A High Temperature Inside the Printer N Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer Before cleaning the printer make sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet Turning off the Switch and Unplugging the Printer lii USER S GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATIONS fee vi CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION aai iet s icte ses petes coo sadeas to aeo oie et top ep ea beau tease e pk ero spo UE 1 1 ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOR ones eG Horat co uet MEX per or sees eee 1 1 Prett Hos to Use fne Eegenen a bed Sd ha epe enemies 1 1 ABOUT YOUR FRINTER Jm 1 2 Pinte OVON E t A aatantnennanieluaneqeianiatas 1 2 SA s dor tgp me 1 3 inn ee 1 3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT eerte 1 6 E 1 6 EE EE EN 1 6 CHAPTER 2 H ENT E 2 1 EE GPECTETC ATON te A 2 1 MULTI PURPOSE CN we EE 2 4 Ludus Paperante Eet 2 5 Tw Side Printing Manual D plexWiEl oreet ne it piter Rate ipe tive nS eMe LI ER ROI Iit 2 7 BANU AL ON 2 8 OUTPUT TRAY AND PAPER SUPPORT WIRE eee itesen pant pete tto rnt Niege 2 10
38. e trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet II IIP and IID are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company IBM IBM PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft and MS DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and other countries All other brand and product names mentioned in this User s Guide are registered trademarks of their respective companies Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd this manual has been compiled and published covering the latest product s descriptions and specifications The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages including consequential caused by reliance on the materials presented including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication 1997 Brother Industries Ltd Definitions of Warnings Cautions and Notes The following conventions are used in this User s Guide N Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury Q Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use th
39. er Printing Solution for Windows Automatic emulation selection among HP LaserJet IIP PCL level 4 EPSON FX 850 or IBM Proprinter XL Windows 3 1 3 11 and Windows 95 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi directional capability Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6 0 7 or higher For HL 730 730Plus series Only Bi directional parallel RS 422A RS 232C serial interface RS 100M is optionally available For HL 730 730Plus series Only HL 720 series 0 5 MB Expandable up to 2 MB with an optional memory board MB215W 1 5 MB HL 730 series 0 5 MB Expandable up to 2 MB with an optional memory board only 1 memory board can be installed MB110 1 0 MB MB115 1 5 MB HL 730Plus series 1 0 MB Expandable up to 2 MB with an optional memory board MB110 1 0 MB Self diagnostic program Electrical and Mechanical Power Source U S A and Canada Europe and Australia Power Consumption Printing Stand by Sleep Noise Printing Sleep Temperature Operating Storage Humidity Operating Storage APPENDIX AC 110 to 120 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 to 240 V 50 Hz 150 W or less 35 W or less 7 W or less 48 dB A or less 35 dB A or less 10 to 32 5 C 50 to 90 5 F 0 to 40 C 38 to 104 F 20 to 8096 without condensation 20 to 8096 without condensation Dimensions WxHxD 366x250 x 353 mm 14 4 x 9 8 x 13 9 inches when the output tray is closed Weight Approx 6 5
40. et feeder that can feed plain paper envelopes transparencies and organizer paper To use the multi purpose sheet feeder follow these steps 1 Make sure that you have selected the proper paper source paper size and orientation Note You may select the proper paper source paper size and orientation in your application software If your application software does not support your custom paper size select the next paper size up that is closest but larger than the custom size Then adjust the print area by changing the right and left margins in your application software 2 Make sure that the multi purpose sheet feeder contains the selected size of paper in the selected orientation If necessary change the paper in the feeder 3 Send your file or document to the printer When the printer receives data it begins the print process by loading paper from the multi purpose sheet feeder If the printer is in sleep mode when it receives data it will wake up and start the printing process automatically CHAPTER 2 4 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING Loading Paper into the Feeder To load paper into the feeder follow these steps 1 Open the multi purpose sheet feeder by gently pulling the lid forward towards you 2 Load paper into the multi purpose sheet feeder with the printing surface face down Q Caution The feeder can hold up to 200 sheets of plain paper 75 g m 20 Ib If you load too many sheets paper j
41. hat you use a double shielded interface cable with twisted pair conductors and that it is marked IEEE 1284 compliant The cable must not exceed 1 8 metres in length Laser Safety For 110 120 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 Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation FDA Regulations For 110 120 V Model Only U S Food and Drug Administration FDA has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2 1976 Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States One of the following labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States MANUFACTURED Brother Corporation Asia Ltd Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory Gold Garden Ind Nan Ling Village Buji Rong Gang Shenzhen CHINA This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards 21 CFR Subchapter J MANUFACTURED BROTHER INDUSTRIES USA INC 2950 Brother Blvd Bartlett TN 38133 U S A This product complies with FD
42. int quality Using another brand of toner cartridge could void your printer s warranty Fig 5 6 Shaking the Toner Cartridge and Remove the Protective Part CHAPTER 5 4 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 6 Install the new toner cartridge into the right hand side of the drum unit Make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the drum unit to ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly Fig 5 7 Installing the Toner Cartridge into the Drum Unit 7 Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops Fig 5 8 Turning the Lever to Open the Shutter 8 Re install the drum unit into the printer and close the top cover Then turn on the power switch CHAPTER 5 5 USER S GUIDE REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT The printer uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper If the Drum lamp is on it indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life We recommend you prepare a new drum unit to replace the current one Even if the Drum lamp is on you may be able to continue to print without replacing the drum unit for a while If there is a noticeable deterioration in the output print quality even before the Drum lamp lights then the drum unit should be replaced A Fig 5 9 Drum Unit Nearly at the End of its Life Q Caution e When removing the drum unit handle carefully as it may contain toner
43. l and a serial interface cable at the same time The auto interface selection function allows you to share the printer with two computers To do this connect the parallel interface cable and then connect the serial interface cable as follows 1 Make sure that the power switch is turned off Q Caution Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting the interface cables or the printer may be damaged 2 Insert and secure the parallel interface connector into the parallel interface port of your printer 3 Insert and secure the serial interface connector into the serial interface port of your printer 4 Turn on the power switch CHAPTER 4 5 USER S GUIDE MEMORY BOARD CHAPTER 4 6 Additional memory is useful and maybe necessary if you printing a very complex document Since Brother Printing Solution for Windows relies on effective data compression to squeeze a large print job into a smaller space there are times when data compression cannot squeeze a complex 600 dpi document into a smaller space and a resulting Print Overrun error message may occur When this occurs you may choose to purchase additional memory or make changes to your printer driver settings such as reduce print resolution from 600 to 300 dpi or change Half Tone setting to Line Art or Photo Graphics The HL 720 series printer has 0 5 MB of memory as standard The memory capacity can be expanded up to 2 MB with an opti
44. l feed slot to the paper width you are using Q Ze Fig 2 7 Moving the Paper Guide LI When you load more than one sheet of paper manually Open the Setup dialog box of the supplied Windows printer driver and choose Manual Feed in the Paper Source section Follow the above instructions to load the first page The printer automatically starts printing After the first page is printed the dialog box appears and prompts you to load the next page Load a sheet and choose OK to resume printing Repeat these steps until you have finished printing all the pages Q Caution If bi directional communication is not operational between the printer and the computer such as when the printer is shared on a network the dialog box will not appear to load the next page Manual paper feeding is not recommended when your printer is attached to a network CHAPTER 2 8 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING sp Note e Insert paper firmly into the manual feed slot e Be sure to load sheet by sheet when using the manual feed slot CHAPTER 2 9 USER S GUIDE OUTPUT TRAY AND PAPER SUPPORT WIRE The printer ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the output tray at the front of the printer When the output tray is closed the ejected paper comes out sheet by sheet through the slit at the front When you open the tray sheets can be stacked on the tray Follow these steps to open the output tray 1 Pull the top of the tray dow
45. lling the Drum Unit 7 Close the top cover 8 Turn on the power switch The printer can automatically ejects the starter sheet Ejecting this sheet resets the drum life alarm Starter Sheet Fig 5 16 Ejecting the Starter Sheet CHAPTER 5 9 USER S GUIDE ADJUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY The print density dial is located inside the printer You can use it to adjust the amount of toner applied to the paper When the toner cartridge and drum unit are replaced or if the operating temperature and humidity are high or low print conditions may change causing darker or lighter printouts Use a screwdriver to turn the print density dial gently clockwise for darker printouts and counterclockwise for lighter printouts The dial has been factory set to the middle position 1 dic CEU 25 A D 4 Fig 5 17 Adjusting the Print Density Dial A Warning After you have just used the printer some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot When you open the top cover of the printer never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration A High Temperature Fig 5 18 Inside the Printer CHAPTER 5 10 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRINTER Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically If printed pages get stained with toner clean the printer interior and drum unit Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as follows 1 Turn off the power swit
46. n 2 Extend the extension support wire Q o NW Le PN Fig 2 8 Opening the Output Tray and Extending the Extension Support Wire You can stack up to 100 sheets in the output tray Q Caution e When you use transparencies remove each sheet immediately after printing Stacking sheets may cause paper curled or paper jam Continuous printing with the output tray closed may cause condensation inside the output tray CHAPTER 2 10 CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 3 CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL LAMPS AND SWITCH This section refers to the following lamps and switch on the printer control panel Fig 3 1 Lamps and Switch on Control Panel sp Note When the power switch is off or the printer is in sleep mode all lamps including the Ready lamp are off Ready Paper Lamp The Ready lamp indicates the current status of the printer Lamp Off O Blinking Ooe Blinking Ooe On e Printer status The power switch is off or the printer is in sleep mode If the printer is in sleep mode it will wake up automatically when it receives data or you press the control panel switch The printer is warming up Blinking at 1 second intervals The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the printers internal temperature lower Blinking at 2 seconds intervals The printer is ready to print This lamp also works as the Paper lamp with the Alarm lamp They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper erro
47. nd situation referring to the above table sp Note Be sure that the top cover and the main controller board are firmly installed CHAPTER 6 4 CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PAPER JAMS Before you can clear a paper jam error you need to find the location of the paper jams Locate the position referring to the following figure Top Cover Multi Purpose Sheet Feeder Drum Unit Fig 6 1 Locating Paper Jam Position After locating the position clear the jammed paper referring to the following descriptions If the jammed paper is removed completely and the top cover is closed the printer may resume printing automatically If the printer does not resume printing press the control panel switch Z Warning After you have just used the printer some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot When you open the top cover of the printer never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram A High Temperature Fig 6 2 Inside the Printer CHAPTER 6 5 USER S GUIDE e Caution Do not pull jammed paper from the output tray Be sure to open the top cover to remove the jam or the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and may result in toner scatter on the next printed page or pages Fig 6 3 Do Not Pull the Jammed Paper from the Output Tray LJ Paper Jam in the Multi Purpose Sheet Feeder If a paper jam has occurred inside the multi purpose sheet feeder open the multi purpose sheet feeder to
48. nted pages have white spots in black text and graphics area Fig 6 9 White Spots CHAPTER 6 12 Turn the print density dial counterclockwise for lighter images and clockwise for darker images It has been factory set to the middle position See ADJUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY in Chapter 5 You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner windows with a soft cloth See Cleaning the printer interior and Drum unit in Chapter 5 If the same problem occurs and the Drum lamp is still on after cleaning replace the drum unit with a new one Clean the printer interior and the primary corona wire of the toner cartridge See Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit in Chapter 5 Make sure that the tab of the corona wire is at the home position If the same print problem occurs and the Drum lamp is still on after cleaning replace the drum unit with a new one Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem If you still have the same problem and the Drum lamp is on replace the drum unit with a new one CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Question Recommendation Toner scatters and stains the printed page Fig 6 10 Scattering Toner The whole page is printed in black Fig 6 11 Black Page Nothing is printed on the page i Fig 6 12 White Page Printed pages are marked at regular intervals Fig 6 13 Example of
49. odels which have had the serial interface installed Q Caution Be sure to select the serial interface type to match your computer as follows e For Apple Macintosh computers you should not have to change any settings because the Apple RS 422A setting is factory selected default For IBM compatible PCs you should move the switch to the IBM RS 232C setting If you are using an Apple Macintosh on the RS 422A port and an IBM compatible PC on the parallel port it is not necessary to make any changes to the switch setting CHAPTER 4 1 USER S GUIDE If necessary select the interface type as follows 1 2 Make sure that the printer is in the off line state Select the RS 422A Apple or RS 232C IBM interface by changing the serial interface slide switch to the right for IBM RS 232C or to the left side for Apple RS 4224A Fig 4 1 Selecting the RS 422A Apple or RS 232C IBM Serial Interface Setting the Serial Interface Parameters CHAPTER 4 2 s Note This section is only for printer models which have had the serial interface installed Q Caution Be sure to set the parameters to match your computer as follows Never change the RS 422A parameters for Apple Macintosh computers Because the RS 422A parameters have been correctly set at the factory for Apple Macintosh computers you do not need to change the settings You may skip this section If you change parameters for the RS 232C serial interf
50. onal memory board Only one size of memory board is available as an option giving 1 5 MB memory expansion The HL 730 series printer has 0 5 MB of memory as standard The memory capacity can be expanded up to 2 MB with an optional memory board Two sizes of memory boards are optionally available MB memory expansion giving you a total of 1 5 MB or 1 5 MB memory expansion giving you a total of 2 MB Only one memory board can be installed so select your board carefully according to your printing needs The HL 730Plus series printer has 1 0 MB of memory as standard The memory capacity can be expanded up to 2 MB with an optional memory board Only one size of memory boards is available as an option giving 1 0 MB memory expasion These memory options may be purchased directly from Brother or from an authorized Brother dealer retailer The memory board is installed onto the main controller board inside the printer For the installation details please see the Instruction guide which is provided with the memory board CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The printer can print approximately 2 200 pages with one toner cartridge When the toner cartridge is running low the Alarm and Data Toner lamps blink once every 5 seconds to indicate toner low In USA Canada and some other areas the printer is supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after 1 000 pages s
51. orother Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer Brother Laser Printer HL 700 Series User s Guide Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times Shipment of the Printer If for any reason you must ship your Printer carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during transit It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging The Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier Warning When shipping the Printer the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag Failure to remove and place it in the plastic bag during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY 1 Remove the drum unit 2 Place it in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely 3 Re pack the printer See REPACKING THE PRINTER in Chapter 5 brother Laser Printer HL 700 Series User s Guide For USA amp CANADA Only For technical and operational assistance please call In USA 1 800 276 7746 outside California 714 859 9700 Ext 329 within California In CANADA 1 800 853 6660 514 685 6464 within Montreal If you have comments or suggestions please write us at In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine CA 92718 In CANADA Brother International Corporation Canada Ltd Marketing Dept 1 rue H tel de Ville
52. orrect it The printer automatically recovers from most errors but you may need to reset the printer with the panel switch as described below Blinking Lamp Error Paper O Paper jam Alarm ig Paper empty Misfeed Toner O Toner low Alarm ig every 5 seconds Toner O e Toner Empty Alarm ig Fast blinking Action Clear the paper jam referring to the next section PAPER JAMS and press the panel switch if the printer does not automatically resume printing Load paper in the printer referring to Chapter 2 and press the panel switch Reinstall the paper and press the panel switch Indicates that the printer has approximately 100 pages of printing left before the toner cartridge is empty Prepare a new toner cartridge Replace the toner cartridge with a new one referring to Chapter 5 CHAPTER 6 1 USER S GUIDE For errors shown below the printer indicates an operator call by blinking the Alarm lamp If you use the printer with the supplied Windows driver the status monitor will appear to indicate the error on your computer screen All of HL 700 series The HL 730 730Plus series printer also prints some error messages on paper Error Cover Open Print Overrun Memory Full For HL 730 730Plus series Only This error can occur only when using DOS or Macintosh Parallel Interface Line Error Serial Interface Framing Error For HL 730 730Plus series Only Serial Interface Parity Error For HL 7
53. print CHARSETS PRN file from Print form option in Direct Access Menu of the Remote Printer Console Program APPENDIX A 7 INDEX A Alarm lamp eeeeee 3 2 6 1 auto emulation switching 1 4 B baud rate uet 4 3 bitmapped font se A 6 C character get A 7 control panel 1 2 3 1 COVED EE 6 2 Gut slieet scettr tite ette 2 1 D data compression technology 1 5 Data lamp seisce anset cisien 3 2 data length eene 4 3 DIP swatrch 1 2 4 3 DOS tices eene eme 6 9 el 1 3 Drum lamp eee 3 2 drum unt 5 6 lic A 2 DIR d 4 3 duplex printing esses 2 7 E economy mode eee 1 5 emulation eee 1 4 A2 Cpnvelope sipna osineen ise 2 1 error MESSAGE oes csccccsscdcsiccevencesstesastacenotves 6 2 reCover ble 6 1 unrecoverable sess 6 4 extension support wire 1 2 F Factory Resets A 3 4 H hex dump prmt esses 3 4 I Interface iussi HO EE A 2 rl M 6 2 J jammed paper seeseseeeseeeeereerrerereeen 6 5 L EI 2 1 M Macintosh eere 1 4 6 10 manual feed slot 1 2 2 8 MEMOTY os eerte reir tiet Ha A 2 Dar 4 6 UE 6 2 TIS LOO G MP 6 1 multi purpose sheet feeder 1 2 2 4 CAPACILY e 2 1 O operato
54. r See Operator Calls in Chapter 6 CHAPTER 3 1 USER S GUIDE Data Toner Lamp The Data lamp indicates the current status of the print data process Lamp Printer status Off The printer has no print data O Blinking The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is processing data in memory Ooe On Print data remains in the printer memory If the Data e lamp is on for a long period of time and nothing has printed you need to press the switch to print the remaining data This lamp also works as the Toner lamp with the Alarm lamp They blink simultaneously to indicate a toner error See REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE in Chapter 5 and Operator Calls in Chapter 6 Drum Lamp The Drum lamp indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life Lamp Printer status Off The drum unit can be used O On The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life e Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp See REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT in Chapter 5 Alarm Lamp The Alarm lamp blinks to indicate a printer error status such as Cover Open and Memory Full If any other error occurs the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm lamp with another lamp or by printing an error report s Note The Ready Data and Drum lamps are used to indicate printer errors with the Alarm lamp See ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE in Chapter 6 and take corrective action for the error CHAPTER 3 2
55. r Call 6 1 6 3 OPBANIZET E 2 1 output tray 1 2 2 10 CAPACILY eR 2 1 P paper Capac EE 2 1 empty eei RR ERE ERE 6 1 Bue 6 1 6 5 recommended ss 2 1 jp 2 1 hj c 2 1 paper guide sese 1 2 Paper Lomp 3 1 6 1 paper Support 1 2 parallel interface pin assignment esses A 4 POT EE 1 2 Desen M 4 4 post carden nenna 2 1 INDEX Index 1 USER S GUIDE Index 2 power cord urere 1 2 power Switch 1 2 jum 1 3 primary corona wire s 5 14 print density aecenas 5 10 method A 1 E EE 6 2 quality iiie erret iris A 1 E n er ENS A 1 Print Config esee 3 4 Print Fonts I ee nee 3 4 printable area sse 2 3 printer driver sss A 2 printer status monitor 1 4 protocol eerte 4 3 R Ready Lomp sess 3 1 Remote Printer Console 1 4 resident font sssssesss A 6 resolupon t 1 3 A 1 LEE 4 3 j 1 4 RS 232C cicer teretes 4 2 LE 4 2 S scanner Window sese 5 13 serial interface sss 4 1 l cm 4 4 parameter eene dee Ee 4 3 RS 422A RS 232C port 1 2 service Call iere ep EDS 6 4 sleep mode 1 5 3 3 slide switch 1 2 4 2 starter beet 5 9 Stop
56. ram It can monitor the printer status while running in the background and report the current status or errors on your computer screen Popular Printer Emulation Support For HL 730 730Plus series Only This printer supports three popular printer emulation modes HP LaserJet IIP Epson FX 850 and IBM Proprinter XL When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3 0 or earlier you can use any of these emulations to operate the printer in the 300 dpi resolution mode The printer also supports auto emulation switching between HP and Epson or HP and IBM If you want to select the printer emulation you can do it using the Remote Printer Console Program Printer Status Monitor with Bi directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor your printer s status using bi directional parallel communications A high quality bi directional parallel printer cable is recommended The printer status monitor program can show the current status of your printer When printing the animated dialog box appears on your computer screen to show the current printing process If an error occurs a dialog box will appear to let you know what to correct For example when your printer is out of paper the dialog box will display Paper Empty and instructions for the proper corrective action Optional Apple Macintosh Interface For HL 730 730Plus series Only An optional Apple Macintosh serial interface is available which allows your p
57. re of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna L Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver d Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected LJ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Important A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries Ltd could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur la mat riel brouilleur du Canada International Energy Star Compliance Statement The purpose of the International Energy Star Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy efficient office equipments which includes computers monitors printers facsimile receivers and copy machines world wide As an International Energy Star partner Brother Industries Ltd has decided that this product meets the guideline of the program REGULATIONS Radio Interference 220 240 V Model Only This printer complies with EN55022 CISPR Publication 22 Class B Before this product is used ensure t
58. rinter to be connected to Apple Macintosh computers With this option you can use your printer with both an IBM PC or compatible and an Apple Macintosh at the same time This optional interface board can be used as an RS 4224 interface for Macintosh or an RS 232C serial interface for an IBM PC or compatible CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION LI Enhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in the printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software which can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer s memory You can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data including larger fonts with the printer s standard memory LI Environment Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner It is useful to obtain draft copies for proof reading You can select from two economy modes 25 toner saving and 50 toner saving through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer Sleep Mode Power Save Mode When the printer is not used for a certain amount of time sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption The printer consumes less than 7 W when in sleep mode Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is separate from the drum unit you need to replace only the toner cartridge after approximately 2 200 pages which is cost effective and ecologically friendly In USA Canada and some
59. t through cable Refer to Chapter 4 for details on printer cable type Question Recommendation The printer does not load paper Check to see if the Paper Empty message appears on your computer screen or the Alarm and Paper lamps are blinking on the printer control panel If so the multi purpose sheet feeder may be out of paper or not properly installed If it is empty load a new stack of paper into the feeder If there is paper in the multi purpose sheet feeder make sure it is straight If the paper is curled you should straighten it before printing Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper turn the stack over and put it back into the paper tray Reduce the amount of paper in the multi purpose sheet feeder then try again The printer does not load paper Re insert the paper firmly one sheet at a time from the manual feed slot You can load envelopes from either the multi purpose sheet feeder or the manual feed slot Your application software must be set up correctly to print on the envelope size you are using This is usually done in the page setup or document setup menu of your software Refer to your application manual You can use plain paper envelopes transparencies labels and organizer paper For information on loading paper see Paper Handling in Chapter 2 How can I clear paper jams See PAPER JAMS in this chapter How can I load envelopes What paper can I use CHAPTER 6
60. tain environmental conditions such as humidity center or either edge high temperatures etc may cause this situation to occur Make sure that the printer is placed on a flat horizontal surface Remove the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed Try shaking them from side to side You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner windows with a soft cloth See Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum Unit If the same problem occurs after cleaning and Drum lamp is still on replace the drum unit with a new one Fig 6 14 Blurred Page Ghost images show up on Turn the print density dial counterclockwise for printed pages lighter images See ADJUSTING THE PRINT DENSITY in Chapter 5 B Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem Fig 6 15 Ghost Images s Note The drum unit is a consumable and it is necessary to replace it periodically CHAPTER 6 14 APPENDIX APPENDIX A PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wavelength 780 nm Output 5 mW max Resolution HL 720 series 600 dots inch under Brother Printing Solution for Windows HL 730 730Plus series 600 dots inch under Brother Printing Solution for Windows 300 dots inch under DOS Apple Macintosh and other operating system Print Quality Normal printing mode Economy printing mode up to 25 and 50
61. th the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black or blue The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red or brown The outer sheath of the cord must be secured inside the plug The coloured wires should not hang out of the plug CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Printer You have two guidebooks for this printer Read each guidebook in the following order 1 Read the Quick Setup Guide to set up your printer and to ensure proper connection with your computer It also contains information for installing the printer driver fonts and Remote Printer Console Program HL 730 730Plus series only 2 Read the User s Guide to get information about the following Features and operating environment requirements of your printer Chapter 1 e Paper Handling Chapter 2 Control Panel Chapter 3 Options Chapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Specifications Appendices Index CHAPTER 1 1 USER S GUIDE ABOUT YOUR PRINTER Printer Overview Paper Support Multi Purpose Sheet Feeder Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot Control Panel RS 422A RS 232C
62. the drum unit and keep it in a safe place For more information see REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE in this chapter s Note Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations If you are not sure of them consult your local dealer retailer Be sure to seal up the drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the unit Do not discard used drum units together with domestic rubbish Itis recommended to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter CHAPTER 5 7 USER S GUIDE Fig 5 12 Removing the Toner Cartridge 4 Unpack the drum unit and gently shake it five or six times horizontally Fig 5 13 Shaking the Drum Unit Q Caution Do not remove the starter sheet Starter Sheet Fig 5 14 Do Not Remove the Starter Sheet e Only unpack a drum unit immediately before installing it into the printer If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light the unit may be damaged Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully as it contains toner If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately CHAPTER 5 8 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5 Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit For more information see REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE in this chapter 6 Install the new drum unit into the printer Fig 5 15 Insta
63. the printer has been in sleep mode affects the warm up time This warm up time can take up to 20 seconds The Ready lamp blinks to indicate that the printer is warming up You can change the time out for the sleep mode with the supplied printer driver or Remote Printer Console program Refer to the Help section in the printer driver or RPC program for more information about the sleep mode setting CHAPTER 3 3 USER S GUIDE Lamp Lit Drum Alarm Ready Data CHAPTER 3 4 Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print mode Follow these steps 1 Make sure that the top cover is closed 2 Hold down the switch and turn on the power switch Keep the switch depressed until the Drum lamp comes on The Drum lamp lights to indicate that the printer is in the test print mode 3 Press the switch again to execute the test print or hold down the switch to select another option and release the switch to execute the selected option The test print mode varies depending upon the printer model as follows Choice Test sample page Print Config amp Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page The printer returns to the ready status after printing The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts The printer returns to the ready status after printing HL 730 730Plus series only The printer is restored
64. used printer selections HP LaserJet IIP Epson FX 850 and IBM Proprinter XL Try setting the printer into HP emulation and then select the HP LaserJet IIP printer in your application software Press the panel switch The data has been sent to the printer but the printer did not receive the Page Eject command print screens do not send this command This was a common problem with database software and spreadsheet software when not correctly set up The data has been sent to the printer but the printer did not receive the Page Eject command Press the panel switch to eject the page Then check with your software supplier on how to add a Page Eject or Form Feed command to the end of your print job Use the remote printer console RPC program CHAPTER 6 9 USER S GUIDE Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers When the Optional RS 100M Serial Interface Is Installed into Your Printer For HL 730 730Plus series Only Question Recommendation I cannot print from my application software Paper Handling Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed in the System Folder and it is selected with Chooser Check the PORT selection within the Chooser it should match the port to which you physically attached the printer cable The serial slide switch of the optional interface board should be in the Apple RS 422A position Check the printer cable type you cannot use a LocalTalk or straigh
65. ventilation hole of the printer is blocked Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably set up near a window Do not place the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields CHAPTER 1 6 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses Do not place objects on top of the printer Do not place the printer near an air conditioner Keep the printer horizontal when carrying Do not cover the slots in the top cover CHAPTER 1 7 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The printer can handle paper that has the following specifications Paper Type Paper Size Cut sheet A4 Letter Legal B5 A5 Executive Custom size 70 216 x 127 356 mm 2 75 8 5 x 5 14 inches Envelopes DL C5 COM 10 Monarch 9 x 12 Post Card 70 216 x 127 356 mm 2 75 8 5 x 5 11 inches Organizer Day Timer J K L M 70 216 x 127 356 mm 2 75 8 5 x 5 11 inches Labels and 70 216 x 127 356 mm 2 75 8 5 x 5 14 inches Transparencies Paper Capacity in Feeder Multi purpose Sheet Feeder Up to 22 mm 0 87 inch in height up to the mark Approx 200 sheets of 75 g m 20 Ib or 50 sheets of 158 g m 42 Ib A4 Letter paper or 10 envelopes Output Tray

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