Brother HL-720 manual Features, Dpi Resolution and 6 ppm Printing Speed, Versatile Paper Handling

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English: HL-YL User’s Guide, Chapter 1

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows

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

!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.

Features

This printer has the following features:

❏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.

❏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 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.

❏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.

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Contents Brother Laser Printer Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printerShipment of the Printer Laser Printer HL-700 Series User’s Guide Compilation and Publication Notice TrademarksTo Use the Printer Safely Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and NotesTable of Contents Index-1 MaintenanceIndustry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only RegulationsRadio Interference 220-240 V Model Only Declaration of Conformity For Europe Geräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission For Germany Only Important Wiring Information For U.K. only About the Guidebooks Finding Out How to Use the PrinterPrinter Overview Paper Support About Your PrinterFeatures Dpi Resolution and 6 ppm Printing SpeedVersatile Paper Handling USER’S Guide Low Running Cost Environment-Friendly Economy Printing ModeSleep Mode Power Save Mode Enhanced Memory ManagementPower Supply Operating and Storage EnvironmentEnvironment Introduction Blank Paper Specifications Paper TypePaper Size Fan the Paper Straighten the Paper Envelopes MULTI-PURPOSE Sheet Feeder Opening the Feeder Loading Paper or Envelopes in the Feeder Loading Paper into the FeederMoving the Paper Guide Closing the Feeder Two Side Printing Manual Duplexing When you load one sheet of paper manually When you load more than one sheet of paper manuallyManual Feed Slot Paper Handling Opening the Output Tray Extending the Extension Support Wire Output Tray and Paper Support WireReady Paper Lamp Lamps and SwitchAlarm Lamp Data Toner LampDrum Lamp Switch Other Control FeaturesLamp Lit Choice Function Test Print ModeSelecting the RS-422A Apple or RS-232C IBM Serial Interface Chapter OptionsSelecting the RS-422A Apple Or RS-232C IBM Serial Interface Setting the Serial Interface ParametersOff BitsBit DTR onlyNone Connecting the Serial Interface CableOptions Memory Board Replacing the Toner Cartridge Chapter MaintenanceRemoving the Drum Unit Turning the Lever to Close the Shutter Removing the Old Toner Cartridge Installing the Toner Cartridge Into the Drum Unit Drum Unit Nearly at the End of its Life Replacing the Drum Unit10 Removing the Drum Unit 12 Removing the Toner Cartridge ∙ Do not remove the starter sheet15 Installing the Drum Unit 17 Adjusting the Print Density Dial Adjusting the Print DensityCleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer20 Turning off the Switch and Unplugging Cleaning the Printer Interior and Drum UnitToner Sensor Electric Terminal Gears Scanner Window 23 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire RE-PACKING the Printer 24 Removing the Drum Unit Assembly25 Placing the Drum Unit in the Plastic Bag Operator Calls Alarm Indications AT a GlanceUSER’S Guide Troubleshooting NV-RAM Service CallsLocating Paper Jam Position Paper JamsDo Not Pull the Jammed Paper from the Output Tray Paper Jam near the Drum Unit Recommendation Setting Up the Printer HardwareSetting Up the Printer for Windows QuestionSetting Up the Printer for DOS For HL-730 series Only Paper Handling Printing White Stripes or Faint Images Print QualityToner scatters and stains the printed Printed pages are blurred at the center or either edge Appendix a Printer SpecificationsFunctions Electrical and Mechanical Parallel Interface Specifications Fig. A-1 Parallel Interface Cable Resident Fonts For HL-730 series Only IBM mode Epson mode HP mode Symbol SETS/CHARACTER Sets For HL-730 series OnlyHP LaserJet IIP HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, IBM Propritner XL USER’S Guide Index Sleep mode Slide switch For USA & Canada Only UL6857001 a