Brother HL-1800 Series User manual

Brother Laser Printer
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USER’S GUIDE
Please read this guide thoroughly before you use the printer. You can print or view this guide from the CD-ROM at any time. Please
keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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Laser Printer
HL-1800 series
USER’S GUIDE
(For USA & Canada only)
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have any questions about using your printer, you must call while you are in the country where you
purchased the machine.
In USA 1-800-276-7746
In Canada 1-800-853-6660
1-514-685-6464 In Montreal
If you have any comments or suggestions, please write us at:
In USA Printer Customer Support
Brother International Corporation
15 Musick
Irvine, CA 92618
In Canada Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.
- Marketing Dept.
1, rue Hôtel de Ville
Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6
BROTHER FAX-BACK SYSTEM
Brother Customer Service has set up an easy-to-use fax-back system so you can get instant answers to common technical
questions and information about our products. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can 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 1-800-521-2846
In Canada 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 ADDRESS
Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support, Technical Questions and Driver Updates:
http://solutions.brother.com
(USA only) For Brother Accessories and Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com

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The following conventions are used in this User’s Guide:
Warning
Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal
injury.
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Caution
Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or
prevent damage to the printer.
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Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer.

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To o U Us se e t th he e P Pr ri in nt te er r S Sa af fe el ly y
Warning
After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are
extremely HOT! When you open the covers of the printer, never touch the
shaded parts shown in the following illustrations.
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Caution
After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are
extremely HOT! Wait for the printer to cool down before you touch the
internal parts of the printer.

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TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S
Definitions of Warnings, Cautions and Notes .................................... ii
To Use the Printer Safely ................................................................. iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................... iv
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CH HA AP PT TE ER R 1 1 A AB BO OU UT T T TH HI IS S P PR RI IN NT TE ER R
What Is in the Carton................................................ 1-1
Components...................................................................................1-1
General View..................................................................................1-3
Positioning the Printer .............................................. 1-5
Power supply..................................................................................1-5
Environment ...................................................................................1-6
What Kind of Paper Can I Use? ............................... 1-7
Type and Size of Paper..................................................................1-7
Choose the Paper Size, Media Type and so on in the Printer Driver
Settings ..........................................................................................1-9
PCL Driver ..................................................................................................... 1-9
PS Driver ..................................................................................................... 1-10
Macintosh Driver.......................................................................................... 1-11
Printable Area.............................................................................................. 1-13
Printing from the Paper Cassette .................................................1-14
Printing from the Multi-purpose Tray ............................................1-17
Printing to the Face Up Output Tray (Face up printing) ...............1-20
Printing Envelopes .......................................................................1-22
Printing on Labels and Transparencies ........................................1-27
Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Duplex printing) .................1-30
Booklet Printing (For PCL Driver Only).........................................1-34
Manual Feed ................................................................................1-36

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CH HA AP PT TE ER R 2 2 D DR RI IV VE ER R A AN ND D S SO OF FT TW WA AR RE E
Printer Driver ............................................................ 2-1
Features in the PCL Printer Driver (Windows®Users Only) ...........2-2
Basic Tab ....................................................................................................... 2-2
Advanced Tab ................................................................................................ 2-3
Accessories ................................................................................................... 2-8
Support Tab ................................................................................................... 2-9
Features in the PS Printer Driver (Windows®Users Only) ...........2-10
Details Tab ................................................................................................... 2-10
Paper Tab .................................................................................................... 2-11
Graphics ...................................................................................................... 2-12
Device Options ............................................................................................ 2-13
Features in the PS Printer Driver
(Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2/Mac OS®X 10.1 only)...................................2-14
Page Setup.................................................................................................. 2-14
Layout.......................................................................................................... 2-15
Specific Options........................................................................................... 2-16
Software for Networks ..................................................................2-17
Software installation for Windows Computers ..............................2-18
Software Installation for Macintosh Computers ............................2-19
Apple LaserWriter 8 Driver .......................................................................... 2-19
PostScript Printer Description Files (PPDs)................................................. 2-19
Automatic Emulation Selection............................... 2-20
Automatic Interface Selection................................. 2-21
Printer Settings....................................................... 2-22
Factory Settings ...........................................................................2-22

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CH HA AP PT TE ER R 3 3 C CO ON NT TR RO OL L P PA AN NE EL L
Control Panel............................................................ 3-1
Buttons ..................................................................... 3-2
Go Button.......................................................................................3-3
Job Cancel Button..........................................................................3-4
Reprint Button ................................................................................3-5
Reprinting the Last JOB ................................................................................ 3-6
Printing SECURE Data.................................................................................. 3-8
Menu (+ / ---/ Set / Back) Button ...................................................3-11
+ / –Button .................................................................................................. 3-11
Set Button.................................................................................................... 3-12
Back Button ................................................................................................. 3-12
LED ........................................................................ 3-13
DATA - Orange LED..................................................................................... 3-13
LCD Display ........................................................... 3-14
BACK LIGHTS .............................................................................3-14
Printer Status Messages ............................................................................. 3-15
How to Use the Control Panel ......................................................3-16
Control Panel Menus....................................................................3-18
INFORMATION............................................................................................ 3-19
PAPER......................................................................................................... 3-20
QUALITY ..................................................................................................... 3-20
SETUP......................................................................................................... 3-21
PRINT MENU .............................................................................................. 3-22
NETWORK .................................................................................................. 3-26
INTERFACE................................................................................................. 3-27
RESET MENU ............................................................................................. 3-28
Set IP Address............................................................................................. 3-29
About Emulation Modes .............................................................................. 3-30
List of Factory Settings ................................................................................ 3-31

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CH HA AP PT TE ER R 4 4 O OP PT TI IO ON NS S
Optional Accessories................................................ 4-1
Lower Tray Unit (LT-500) ......................................... 4-2
Installing the Lower Tray Unit.........................................................4-3
Network Option NC-4100h (For HL-1850 User Only)4-5
Installing the Network Board...........................................................4-5
RAM Expansion........................................................ 4-9
Installing Additional Memory.........................................................4-13
IrDA Interface (IR-1000) ......................................... 4-16
Optional Font Package (BS-3000).......................... 4-17
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CH HA AP PT TE ER R 5 5 R RO OU UT TI IN NE E M MA AI IN NT TE EN NA AN NC CE E
Replacing the Consumables..................................... 5-1
Replacing Maintenance Parts........................................................................ 5-2
Toner Cartridge.............................................................................................. 5-3
TONER LOW Message.................................................................................. 5-4
TONER EMPTY Message ............................................................................. 5-5
Replacing the Toner Cartridge....................................................................... 5-5
CHANGE DRUM SOON Message............................................................... 5-11
Replacing the Drum Unit ............................................................................. 5-11
Cleaning.......................................................................................5-14
Cleaning the Printer Exterior ....................................................................... 5-14
Cleaning the Printer Interior ........................................................................ 5-15
Cleaning the Corona Wire ........................................................................... 5-17
Maintenance Messages................................................................5-19

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CH HA AP PT TE ER R 6 6 T TR RO OU UB BL LE ES SH HO OO OT TI IN NG G
LCD Messages......................................................... 6-1
Error Messages..............................................................................6-1
Maintenance Messages..................................................................6-3
Service Call Messages...................................................................6-4
Troubleshooting Paper Handling .............................. 6-5
Paper Jams and How to Clear Them ....................... 6-6
JAM TRAY1 ...................................................................................6-7
JAM TRAY2 ...................................................................................6-9
JAM MP TRAY .............................................................................6-10
JAM INSIDE .................................................................................6-11
JAM REAR ...................................................................................6-13
JAM DUPLEX...............................................................................6-17
PAPER JAM.................................................................................6-20
Improving the Print Quality ..................................... 6-23
How to Print Correctly ............................................ 6-29
Other Problems ...................................................... 6-30
For DOS Users.............................................................................6-30
BR-Script 3 Language ..................................................................6-31

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Printer Specifications................................................A-1
Print Media and Size ..................................................................... A-5
What Is Important When You Choose Paper to Use with
This Printer.................................................................................... A-8
Emulation Modes....................................................A-11
HP LaserJet Mode....................................................................................... A-11
BR-Script 3 Mode ........................................................................................ A-11
EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes........................................... A-12
Resident Fonts .......................................................A-13
66 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped Fonts.......................................... A-13
HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes ..................... A-13
BR-Script 3 Mode ........................................................................................ A-15
Symbol Sets / Character Sets ................................A-16
OCR Symbol Sets ....................................................................... A-16
HP LaserJet Mode....................................................................... A-17
EPSON Mode.............................................................................. A-18
IBM Mode.................................................................................... A-18
Trademarks ................................................................................. A-23
Regulations ............................................................A-24
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When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following
parts.
Fig. 1-1
1. Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
2. Documentation
3. CD-ROM
4. Printer
5. AC Power Cord
6. Paper Cassette
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•An interface cable is not a standard accessory. Some computers have
both a USB and a parallel port. Please purchase the appropriate cable
for the interface you intend to use. Most parallel cables support bi-
directional communication, but some might have an incompatible pin
assignment or may not be IEEE 1284-compliant.
•Do not use a parallel cable that is longer than 3 metres (10 feet).
•The power cord may differ slightly from this figure depending on the
country where you purchased the printer.
•When you use a USB cable, make sure to use a high-speed twisted
cable (12Mbps), and connect it to the USB connector of your PC. Do not
use the USB connector on the front of your PC or on the iMac's
keyboard.

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Fig. 1-2
1 Control Panel
2 Cover Release Button
3 Paper Cassette
4 Multi-purpose Tray
5 Extension Flap
6 Front cover
7 Multi-purpose Tray Extension
8 Face Down Output Tray

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Fig. 1-3
9 Interface Cover
10 Parallel Interface Connector
11 USB Connector
12 PCB Access Plate
13 Power Switch
14 AC Power Inlet
15 Duplex Tray
16 Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing
17 Face Up Output Tray
18 Face Up Tray Extension

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Please note the following before using the printer.
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Use the printer within the specified power range:
AC power:
• AC 220-240 V 50/60 Hz or
• AC 100-120 V 50/60 Hz
The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 metres
(16 ½ feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances such
as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. If you cannot avoid using
the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use an isolation
transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.

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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 vent.
Ventilate the room in which you use the printer.
Do not put the printer in direct sunlight. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to
protect the printer from direct sunlight if you have to put the printer near a
window.
Do not install the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate
magnetic fields.
Do not drop, bang or shake the printer. Do not expose the printer to open
flames or salty or corrosive gases.
Put 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 put the printer where the air vent of the printer can be blocked. Keep
a gap of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the air vent and the wall.

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The names we used for the paper trays and their LCD panel descriptions are
shown below:
Upper Paper Tray Tray 1
Multi-purpose Tray MP tray
Optional Lower Tray Tray 2
The printer usually loads paper from the installed Multi-purpose Tray, Upper
Paper Tray or Optional Lower Paper Tray.
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Use your computer to view each selection in the following table
Click on the ticks in the following table when you want to see detailed
information about each selection.
Media Type Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 Duplex
Printing
Select the Media Type
from the printer driver
Plain Paper ✔✔✔✔Plain paper
Recycled Paper ✔✔✔✔Plain paper
Bond Paper ✔✔✔Bond paper
Thick Paper ✔Thick paper or
Thicker paper
Transparencies
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Transparencies
Label ✔Plain paper
Envelopes ✔Envelopes
Envelopes – Thin
Envelopes - Thick
Card Stock ✔✔Thick paper or
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Upper Paper Tray
(Tray 1)
Multi-purpose
Tray (MP Tray)
Optional Lower
Tray Unit (Tray 2)
Duplex Printing
Paper Size A4, Letter, Legal,
8.5 x 13 in.,
B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO),
Executive, A5, A6,
B6
Width:
70 to 216 mm
(2.75 to 8.5 in.)
Length:
116 to 356 mm
(4.57 to 14.0 in.)
A4, Letter, Legal,
B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO),
Executive, A5
A4, Letter, Legal
Capacity 250 sheets
(80 g/m2or 21 lbs.)
100 sheets
(80 g/m2or 21 lbs.)
Legal : 30
8.5 x 13 in. : 30
labels : 10
250 sheets
(80 g/m2or 21 lbs.)
We recommend the following print methods (output tray) for each paper
media type:
Paper OutputMedia Type
Face Down Face up
Notes
Plain Paper ✔✔60 g/m2to 105 g/m2
(16 to 28 lbs.)
Thick Paper ✔105 g/m2to 161 g/m2
(28 to 43 lbs.)
Recycled Paper ✔✔
Transparencies ✔OHP films
Label ✔
Envelopes ✔
Card Stock ✔
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•When you print on a double-flap envelope, place it side ways in the
Multi-purpose Tray.
•You can set the priority of the paper sources in Paper Mode from the
Control Panel. For more information about the paper settings, see
Chapter 3.

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Before printing, choose the Paper size, Media type, Paper Source in the
Printer Driver.
! PCL Driver
Select the Paper
Size and Layout
(Multiple Page).
Select the
Orientation,
number of Copies
and Media Type.
Select the Paper
Source.

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! PS Driver
Select the Paper size.
Select the Layout
and Orientation.
Select the Paper source
and number of Copies.
Select the Printer features,
and then select the Media
Ty p e.