User manual BROTHER HL-3450CN

Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please refer to the Quick Setup Guide while setting up the printer. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. 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. You can download driver updates and product information. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple and LaserWriter are registered trademarks, and TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. EPSON is a registered trademark, and FX-850 and FX-80 are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL5C, PCL 5e, PCL 6 and PCL are registered trademarks, and HP LaserJet 5, HP LaserJet 4+, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet II, HP LaserJet IID, HP LaserJet IIID, HP-GL, HPGL/2, and Bi-Tronics are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM, Proprinter XL, Proprinter, and IBM/PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Intellifont is a registered trademark of AGFA Corporation, a division of Miles, Inc. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. This printer contains UFST and Micro Type from Agfa Division. PANTONE Colors generated by the HL-3450CN are four- and /or three-color process simulations and may not match PANTONE-identified solid color standards. Use current PANTONE Color Reference Manuals for accurate color. PANTONE Color simulations are only obtainable on this product when driven by qualified Pantonelicensed software packages. Contact Pantone Inc. for a current list of qualified licensees. ® All trademarks noted herein are either the property of Brother Industries, Ltd., PANTONE and other Pantone, Inc. trademarks are the property of Pantone, Inc. ©Pantone, Inc., 1988 ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this User's Guide are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product 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. ©2001 Brother Industries Ltd. 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 be adequately insured with the carrier. WARNING When shipping the Printer, the TONER CARTRIDGES and ALL CONSUMABLES must be removed from the Printer. Failure to remove the CONSUMABLE ITEMS during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. Brotther Laser Priintter Bro her Laser Pr n er HL-3450CN Series User's Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the printer. Calls must be made from within that country. In USA: In Canada: 1-800-276-7746 1-800-853-6660 514-685-6464 (In Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA: Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 In Canada: FAX-BACK SYSTEM 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 from which you are calling. Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of fax-back subjects. In USA: In Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-685-5381 1-514-685-5381 (In Montreal) DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA Only) For the name of a Brother 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 ADDRESSES Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities: http://solutions.brother.com (USA Only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com i DEFIINIITIIONS OF WARNIINGS, CAUTIIONS, AND NOTES EF N T ONS OF ARN NGS AUT ONS AND OTES 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. TO USE THE PRIINTER SAFELY O SE THE R NTER AFELY ! Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). When you move or lift this printer, be sure at least two people lift it together. ! Warning The Fusing Unit becomes extremely HOT (approx. 150°C) during operation. Wait until it has cooled down sufficiently (about 20 minutes) before replacing consumable items. ii ! Warning HARMFUL OZONE GAS Inhalation of an excessive amount of ozone can adversely affect your respiratory system. An Ozone Filter is included to reduce ozone exhaust. This filter must be replaced periodically in accordance with the instructions found in your User's Guide. ! 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 consumable items such as the Toner Cartridges and the Waste Toner Pack into a fire. Some consumables can be flammable under certain conditions. ! Warning Do not look directly at the laser beam light. It might cause damage to your eyesight. Do not remove or break open the printer's safety interlocks. ! Warning Do not run the printer with the Top Cover, Front Cover and Rear Access Covers open and the interlocks removed. ! Warning Turn off the printer before replacing consumable items. ! Warning Do not place any items on the printer. iii ! Warning In case of a fuser oil spill, you must clean it up immediately. ! Warning Do not put any pressure on the Feeder Cassette or the Front Cover when it is open. If you do, you injured because the printer fall on you. iv PRIINTER DO'S AND DON'TS FOR OPTIIMUM PRIINT QUALIITY R NTER O S AND ON TS FOR PT MUM R NT UAL TY ! 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. v TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Checking the Components General View Features Options Compact Flash Card RAM Operating and Storage Environment 1-1 1-3 1-3 1-5 1-6 1-12 1-13 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 PRINTER SETTINGS Factory Settings 2-1 2-2 2-10 2-15 2-17 2-18 2-21 2-21 CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION PAPER HANDLING Print Media Cassette Feed Manual Feed 3-1 3-3 3-5 3-5 3-15 3-16 vi TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS Go button Job Cancel button Secure Print button Reprint button +, ­ buttons Set button Back button LEDs LCD DISPLAY LCD Messages Printer Status Messages HOW TO USE THE CONTROL PANEL PANEL SETup MENU 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-13 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-21 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE CONSUMABLES Toner Cartridges Oil Bottle Fuser Cleaner Waste Toner Pack OPC Belt Cartridge Ozone Filter Fusing Unit 120K Kit 240K Kit CLEANING THE PRINTER Cleaning the Printer Exterior Periodic Printer Cleaning REPACKING AND RELOCATING THE PRINTER How to Repack the Printer 5-1 5-5 5-9 5-13 5-16 5-18 5-21 5-22 5-27 5-30 5-36 5-36 5-37 5-38 5-39 vii TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 OPTIONS LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-34CL) Loading Paper in the Lower Paper Cassette How to Install the Lower Tray Unit How to Clear Paper Jams in the Lower Tray Unit DUPLEX UNIT (DX-3400) COMPACTFLASH CARD / HARD DISK DRIVE (HD-6G/HD-EX) CompactFlash Card Hard Disk Drive (HD-6G / HD-EX) Selecting the Optional Fonts Installing a CompactFlash Card Installing a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) RAM EXPANSION Installing DIMMs 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-6 6-7 6-11 6-11 6-12 6-12 6-15 6-16 6-18 6-19 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Error Messages Maintenance Messages Call Service Messages Paper Jams Q &A Setting Up the Printer Hardware Setting Up the Printer Paper Handling Printing Print Quality 7-1 7-1 7-4 7-5 7-8 7-20 7-20 7-21 7-22 7-23 7-24 viii TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS Printing Functions Electrical and Mechanical PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Envelopes Labels and Overhead Transparencies SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS OCR Symbol Sets HP PCL Mode EPSON Mode IBM Mode HP-GL Mode Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueTypeTM and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Original Typefaces A-1 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 A-9 A-10 A-12 A-13 A-14 A-15 A-17 INDEX ix REGULATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS ELECTRONIIC EMIISSIION NOTIICES LECTRON C M SS ON OT CES 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-3450CN HL-3450CN ALL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 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 more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important A shielded interface cable should be used 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. x 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. Safety: EMC: EN 60950, EN 60825 EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3 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 Industries, Ltd. Information & Document Company Radio Interference (220-240 V Model Only) This printer complies with EN55022(CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before this product is used, ensure that you use a double-shielded interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that is marked "IEEE 1284 compliant," The cable must not exceed 1.8 meters in length. International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipments. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. xi 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. 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. However, the machine contains 5-milliwat, 700-800 nanometer wavelength, GaAIAs laser diodes. Direct (or indirect reflected) eye contact with the laser beam might cause serious eye damage. Safety precautions and interlock mechanisms have been designed to prevent any possible laser beam exposure to the operator. FDA Regulations (For 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. The label shown 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 INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. xii 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. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or the performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. The following caution label is attached to the cover of the scanner unit. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Varning ­ Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna Bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. xiii REGULATIONS Safety Information IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet that is properly grounded 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. 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. Caution Use of controls or adjustment or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to shut off the power completely. Caution for batteries Do not replace the battery. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Do not disassemble, recharge or dispose of by fire. Used batteries should be disposed of according to local regulations. Caution for LAN connection Connect this product to the LAN connection which is not subjected to overvoltages. IT power system (For Norway only) This product is also designed for IT power system with phase to phase voltage 230V. Opmerking / Oplaadbare Batterij Recycle Informatie (For Netherlands Only) Bij dit product zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als Klein Chemisch Afval. Geräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission (For Germany Only) Lpa < 70 dB (A) DIN 45635-19-01-KL2 xiv 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. 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 colored in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow: Blue: Brown: Earth Neutral Live The colors of the wires in the main lead of this printer may not correspond with the colored markings identifying 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 colored 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 colored insulation to expose the wires. The wire which is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "E" or by the safety earth symbol or colored green or green and yellow. The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or colored black or blue. The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or colored red or brown. The outer sheath of the cord must be secured inside the plug. The colored wires should not hang out of the plug. xv CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS USER'S GUIDE This manual acts as your guide for 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 become 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 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER provides detailed information for setting up the printer to work with your computer and software. Be sure to read this chapter before you work with the printer. CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL OPERATION details the functions of the panel buttons and LEDs. CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE provides guidance on how to maintain your printer. CHAPTER 6 OPTIONS provides guidance on how to install optional units. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING helps you troubleshoot any printer problems. APPENDIX contains printer specifications and paper specifications. INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of this User's Guide. 1-1 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 that you started with the factory settings, particularly those in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. If you change the settings, particularly the emulation mode, the display messages will change accordingly. · The paper size has been factory set to either letter or A4, depending upon the final destination of the printer. Some display messages will vary according to this setting. 1-2 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS PRINTER ! Warning This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 56kg (124 lbs). To avoid injury when moving or lifting this printer, be sure to use at least two people. CHECKIING THE COMPONENTS HECK NG THE OMPONENTS After unpacking the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts: Printer OPC Belt Cartridge Envelope Adapter Oil Bottle Fuser Cleaner Standard Paper Cassette Oil Syringe Toner Cartridges (Black, Cyan, magenta and Yellow) Quick Setup Guide Power Cord CD-ROM Fig. 1-1 ! Caution, Warning 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. 1-3 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Note An interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate cable for the interface you intend to use. Parallel cables should be IEEE 1284 compliant and should not exceed 1.8 metres (6 feet) in length. The power cord may differ slightly from this diagram, depending on the country where you purchased the printer. Note Depending on the country where you purchased and will use the HL-3450CN series model, you may have additional parts not listed above. Note We recommend keeping spares of the following consumable items at all times. When these are exhausted, the printer will cease printing. · Toner Cartridges (TN-02BK, TN-02C, TN-02M, TN-02Y) · Waste Toner Pack (WT-2CL) · Oil Bottle (FO-2CL) · Fuser Cleaner (CR-2CL) · OPC Belt Cartridges (OP-2CL) 1-4 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION GENERAL VIIEW ENERAL EW Top Cover Control Panel Power Button Front Cover Paper Cassette Fig. 1-2 Controller Box Rear Side Cover Rear Access Cover Power Cord Connector Fig. 1-3 1-5 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION FEATURES EATURES 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 2400x600 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. This printer can print at a speed up to 24 pages per minute (ppm) in monochrome mode and up to 6 pages per minute (ppm) in full color mode on A4/ Letter size paper. The controller utilizes a high speed 64-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips, so the process speed is very fast. Color Advanced Photoscale Technology (CAPT) This printer can print graphics in 256 shades for each color in HP® color printer PCL5CTM emulation and BR-Script level 3, producing nearly photographic quality. CAPT mode is most effective when you print photographic images. High Resolution Control (HRC) The High Resolution Control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts and improves even the 600-dpi resolution. This mode is most effective when printing text. 1-6 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Maintenance-Free and Economical Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can print up to 14,000 (Black) and up to 8,500 (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) single-sided A4 / Letter 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. For detailed paper specifications, see `Paper Handling' in Chapter 3. Three Interfaces This printer has three interfaces: high speed bi-directional parallel, USB and Ethernet 10/100Base TX. If your application software supports the bidirectional parallel interface, you can monitor the printer status. It is fully compatible with the industry-standard bi-directional parallel interface. The Brother network board (NC-4100h) is factory installed in the HL3450CN, this enables you to use this printer in the TCP/IP, IPS/SPX, Apple Talk, DLC/LLC, Banyan VINES, DEC LAT and NetBEUI environments. The CD-ROM supplied with the HL-3450CN printer includes many useful utilities, such as BRAdmin Professional for the administrator and Brother network printing software. For setup, see the Network User's Guide. Automatic Interface Selection This printer can automatically select the bi-directional parallel, USB or Ethernet 10/100Base TX interface, depending on the interface port through which it receives data. With this feature, the printer can be connected to more than one computer. 1-7 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-GLTM plotter as well ® ® ® as EPSON FX-850TM and IBM Proprinter XL printers (for monochrome printing only). You can print with all application programs that support one of these printers. ® ® Automatic Emulation Selection This printer can automatically select the printer emulation mode depending on the print commands it receives from the computer software. With this feature, many users can share the printer on a network. Data Compression Technology This printer can internally compress the received graphics and font data in its memory so it can print larger graphics and more fonts without the need for additional memory. Various 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 print 13 kinds of bar codes that are listed on the next page. In BR-Script mode, the printer has 165 scalable fonts. 1-8 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Bar Code Printing This printer can print the following 13 types of bar codes: · Code 39 · Interleaved 2 of 5 · EAN-8 · EAN-13 · EAN-128 · Code 128 · UPC-A · UPC-E · Codabar · FIM (US-PostNet) · PostNet (US-PostNet) · ISBN (EAN) · ISBN (UPC-E) CCITT G3/G4 Since this printer supports the CCITT G3/G4 format in addition to HPcompatible formats, it can quickly receive and print data compressed in this format. Panel Lock Function If the panel button settings have been changed, the printer may not work as you expect. If you are an administrator of this printer, you can lock your settings to prevent changes from being made. See "LOCK PANEL" in the "SETUP" menu in Chapter 4. Power Save Mode This printer has a power save 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. 1-9 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Toner Save Mode This printer has an economical Toner Save Mode. By using this feature, you can substantially reduce printer operating costs and extend the life expectancy of the toner cartridges. Reprint Function You can reprint the last print job with a touch of a panel button, which allows reprinting of multiple copies of the job without sending the data again from the computer. If you have not installed an HDD or CompactFlash card, you can still reprint from RAM. See"REPRINT BUTTON" in Chapter 4 for more information. When there is not enough memory to print the last job, you can reprint the last page. 1-10 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION PANTONE® Calibrated There are many variables in process reproduction of colors generated by the HL-3450CN, any one of which may affect the quality of the PANTONE Color simulation, including: · 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: 1. NEUSIEDLER Color copy 90g 2. Brother Toner Cartridges TN-02 BK/C/M/Y 3. Pantone Mode (600 dpi x 600 dpi) Network Ethernet 10/100BaseTX enables you to use the printer in the followkng environments. (TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, VINES, LAT, NetBEUI) Also, many useful utilities, such as BRAdmin Professional and Brother Network Printing software for the Network administrator, are included. For details about the utilities, see the documentation included on the CD-ROM. 1-11 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OPTIIONS PT ONS The following options are available for this printer: Paper Handling LOWER TRAY UNIT (LT-34CL) Two lower tray units expand the paper source capacity. You can load extra paper or different sizes of paper. You can load Ledger, A3, B4, Legal, A4, Letter, or B5 (JIS and ISO) paper into this cassette at any one time. A4/ LETTER CASSETTE (LC-34A) You can load A4, B5 (JIS and ISO), Executive or Letter paper, or Com 10, or DL envelopes from the A4/Letter Cassette at any one time. DUPLEX UNIT (DX-3400) By installing the Duplex Unit DX-3400, you can perform duplex printing. With the Duplex Unit installed, you can print on 330 x 483 (13"x19"), A3, A4, B4, B5 (JIS and ISO), Executive, Ledger, Legal or Letter size paper. Hard Disk Drive (HD-6G/HD-EX) By installing the Hard Disk Drive, HD-6G/HD-EX, you can save macros, print log and fonts on it, and also select your print job and re-print it through the network. 1-12 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION COMPACT FLASH CARD OMPACT LASH ARD This printer has a slot for an optional CompactFlash card, which is a memory card. If you install an optional CompactFlash memory card, you can save macros, print log and fonts on it, and also select the re-print functions via the network. RAM RAM Expansion By installing commercial memory modules you can expand the memory capacity up to 384 Mbytes. 384 Mbytes would require removing the original 64 Mbytes DIMM and filling all 3 slots with the optional 128 Mbytes DIMMS. Note Installation instructions for each option are provided in the manual included with the option. OPERATIING AND STORAGE ENVIIRONMENT PERAT NG AND TORAGE NV RONMENT Please take note of the following before using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range: AC power: Frequency: ±10% of the rated power voltage 50/60 Hz (120V or 220-240 V) 1-13 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 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, etc. If you must use the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. Environment 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) 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. Do not place the printer where it will be exposed to direct sunlight. Use blinds to protect the printer from direct sunlight if set up near a window is unavoidable. Do not install the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. 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. Do not install the printer in a room with a humidifier. 1-14 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The following figure details the recommended area around the printer for proper ventilation, operation and maintenance. Rear 20cm(8") Table 10cm (4") 50cm (20") Printer 80cm(32") Media Cassette 70cm(28") 70cm(28") 20cm(8") Front Fig. 1-4 Note · Ensure that there is enough space behind the printer so you can easily access the rear cover or Duplex unit if a paper jam occurs. · Make sure that the Paper Cassette does not extend past the edge of the table where the printer is installed. 1-15 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 4.0 and Windows 2000/XP ® ® ® · PCL (Hewlett-Packard laser printer-LaserJet) driver · BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver For Macintosh ® · BR-Script (PostScript3 language emulation) driver (For more information, see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) PCL driver Windows 95/98/Me Windows® 2000/XP Windows® NT4.0 Macintosh® (via Network) Macintosh (via USB) ® ® PS driver ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Note · For more information about emulations, see Chapter 3. · The screen shot may vary depending on the OS you are using. 2-1 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEATURES IIN THE PCL PRIINTER DRIIVER EATURES N THE R NTER R VER ® (WIINDOWS ®USERS ONLY) NDOWS SERS NLY For more information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver. You can change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the tab. Basic Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. If you are using Windows® NT/2000/XP, you can access the Basic tab by clicking "Printing Preferences..." in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. Select the Paper size, Multiple page and Orientation. Select the Color Mode. Select the Paper Source. 2-2 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Advanced Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. ® If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP, you can access the Advanced tab by clicking "Printing Preferences..." in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. 1 1. Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons: Print Quality Duplex Watermark Page Setting Device Options 2-3 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PRINT QUALITY Select the Quality, Color matching mode, and Calibration. · You can change the Quality as follows: Normal Fine 600 dpi 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 print time will be longer. · You can change the Color Matching mode as follows: Match Monitor Photo Graphics Vivid / Text None 2-4 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 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. When you use text as a watermark, you can change the font, darkness and angle settings. PAGE SETUP Change the print image scaling, and then select Mirror / Reverse print options. 2-5 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE DEVICE OPTIONS 1 1. Set the following print function modes in this tab: Job Spooling Toner Save Mode Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator Insert Command/File Print Setting Print Setting (For monochrome only) Page Protection Print Date & Time 2-6 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 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). · Last job reprint : · Secure Print : Reprint the last job 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. Note If you want to prevent other people from using the Reprint function to print your data, remove the "Use Reprint" check mark in the Job Spooling settings. 2-7 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Accessories Tab After you install options, add those options and choose the settings for them in the Accessories tab as follows. 1 2 3 1. You can manually add or remove any of the printer's optional components. The paper tray settings will match the installed options. Automatic Detection of Printer Options This function detects the installed optional unit devices automatically and the available functions will be reflected in the printer driver. When you press "Auto Detect," options that are installed on the printer will be listed. You can manually add or delete options. 2. 3. Paper Source Setting This feature recognizes the size of paper in each paper tray automatically. 2-8 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Support Tab Note The screen shown below is from Windows® 98. ® If you are using Windows NT/2000/XP, you can access the Support tab by clicking "Printing Preferences..." in the "General" tab of the "Brother HL-3450CN series Properties" screen. · 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). 2-9 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE FEATURES IIN THE PS PRIINTER DRIIVER EATURES N THE PR NTER DR VER ® (WIINDOWS ® 95/98/ME USERS ONLY) E USERS ONLY NDOWS 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. 2-10 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Paper Tab 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. Select the Paper size, Layout and Orientation. Select the Paper Source. 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. 2-11 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Graphics Tab 1. Set the print quality. 2-12 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, and then selecting a new value for that setting from the Change Setting for: xxxxx list box. Toner Save Mode Sleep Mode Media Type HRC setting Collate (Only when an HDD or CompactFlash card is installed) Job spooling Pass Word Quality Color / Mono Color Matching Halftone Screen Lock User Name Job Name 2-13 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, and 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). · Secure Print: Print the data with a password · Public: Save the data without a password · Proof: Save the data and print it 2-14 CHAPTER 2 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE SOFTWARE FOR NETWORKS OFTWARE FOR NETWORKS 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. You can print a fixed form document at any time from the control panel. To make a fixed document, you must write Fonts, Macros, or fixed forms to the Storage Device of your printer. Analysis Tool Software By adding an HDD or CompactFlash Card to the printer, you can obtain print logs by enabling the Log function with the embedded web management. Then you can gain cost analysis capability by loading these print logs into the Analysis Tool Software. Analysis Tool Software is a 32-bit Windows application designed to manage important information about a print job, such as the username, job name and number of printed pages. Using this software, you can easily associate printing costs with users or groups of users. ® 2-15 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. When run, the Executable file installs the appropriate printer driver and network print software directly on the remote PC. To access the Driver Deployment Wizard, insert the CD-ROM supplied with the printer into your CD-ROM drive, click the Install Software icon, and then select the Driver Deployment Wizard. 2-16