Brother HL-1060 Series manual Features

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

System Requirements in the Brother Printing Solution for Windows

Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in the Brother Printing Solution for Windows environment:

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

Features

This printer has the following features:

Up to 1200 (H) x 600 (V) dpi Resolution and 10 ppm Printing Speed True 600 dots per inch (dpi) with microfine toner and ten pages per minute (ppm) printing speed (A4 or Letter paper). This printer also supports 1200 (H) x 600(V) dots per inch (dpi) resolution for Windows DIB (Device Independent Bitmap) graphics. (It is recommended to add memory when printing in 1200 x 600 dpi mode.)

Versatile Paper Handling

The printer has two multi-purpose sheet feeders and a straight paper path mechanism.

From the front Feeder 1 you can load A4, letter, legal, B5, A5, A6 and executive sizes of paper, and various types of paper including envelopes, postcards, organizer paper, and your custom paper size. From the rear Feeder 2 you can load A4, letter, legal, B5, and executive sizes of paper. The front Feeder 1 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-1060 Series User’s Guide Compilation and Publication Notice TrademarksTo Use the Printer Safely Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and NotesTable of Contents Index Regulations Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada OnlyInternational Energy Star Compliance Statement Laser Safety For 110-120 V Model Only Radio Interference 220-240 V Model OnlyFDA Regulations For 110-120 V Model Only Declaration of Conformity For Europe IEC 825 Specification For 220-240 V Model OnlyGeräuschemission / Acoustic Noise Emission For Germany Only Important For Your SafetyImportant Wiring Information For U.K. only About the Guidebooks Finding Out How to Use the PrinterPrinter Overview About Your PrinterFeatures Remote Printer Console Program for DOS Popular Printer Emulation SupportEnhanced Memory Management Environment-Friendly Economy Printing Mode Sleep Mode Power Save ModeLow Running Cost Power Supply Operating and Storage EnvironmentEnvironment Introduction Paper Type Paper Size Paper SpecificationsUSER’S Guide Fan the Paper Straighten the Paper RemarksEnvelopes MULTI-PURPOSE Sheet Feeders Opening the Feeder and Moving the Paper Guides Loading Paper into the FeederMoving the Paper Guides Closing the Feeder Loading Paper in 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 You can stack up to 100 sheets in the output tray Output Tray and Paper Support WireReady Paper Lamp Lamps and SwitchData Toner Lamp Drum LampFeeder Lamp Sleep Mode Alarm LampSwitch Other Control FeaturesLamp Lit Choice Function Test Print ModeProtection Control Features Set by the Brother DriverAPT Advanced Photoscale Technology Selecting the RS-422A Apple or RS-232C IBM Serial Interface Serial Interface Board RS100MSelecting the RS-422A Apple Or RS-232C IBM Serial Interface Setting the Serial Interface ParametersOff BitsBit DTR onlyNone Connecting the Serial Interface CableOptions BR-SCRIPT 2 ROM Board BR-3000 Minimum Memory Recommendation including resident memory Additional MemoryUnplug the power cord Disconnect the interface cable Installing the SimmRemove the main controller 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 UnitGently wipe the scanner window with a soft dry cloth 23 Cleaning the Primary Corona Wire 24 Cleaning the Feeder 1 Paper Feed Rollers Cleaning the Paper Feed RollersRE-PACKING the Printer 26 Removing the Drum Unit Assembly27 Placing the Drum Unit in the Plastic Bag Operator Calls Alarm Indications AT a GlanceSimm Error ActionTroubleshooting NV-RAM Service CallsLocating Paper Jam Position Paper JamsPaper Jam in the Feeders Paper Jam near the Drum Unit Do Not Pull the Jammed Paper from the Output Tray Question Recommendation Setting Up the Printer HardwareQuestion Setting Up the Printer for WindowsSetting Up the Printer for DOS Setting Up the Printer for Apple Macintosh Computers When Using the Optional RS-100M Serial InterfaceWhen Using the Optional BR-Script 2 ROM Board BR-3000 Paper Handling Printing Together right now, over Print QualityToner scatters and stains the printed Printer Interior and Drum Unit Appendix a Printer SpecificationsFunctions Electrical and Mechanical Data Strobe Parallel Interface SpecificationsFig. A-1 Parallel Interface Cable Intellifont Compatible Fonts Resident FontsBitmapped Fonts Scalable FontsAppendix Epson Mode Symbol SETS/ Character SetsOCR Symbol Sets HP LaserJet 5P ModeIndex Paper lamp 6-1