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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION Do not subject the machine to strong physical shocks or vibrations. Do not expose the machine to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. Do not place objects on top of the machine. Do not place the machine near an air conditioner. Keep the machine horizontal when carrying it. Do not cover the slots in the top cover. 1-7
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CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS The machine can handle paper that has the following specifications. Paper Type Paper Size Cut sheet A4, Letter, Legal, B5(JIS/ISO), A5, A6, 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” ® Organizer Day-Timer J, K, L (70-216 x 127-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 5-11 inches) Labels and A4, Letter (70-216 x 127-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 5-14 inches) Transparencies Paper Capacity
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USER’S GUIDE Remarks It is recommended that you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper and heavy paper, on this machine before purchasing large quantities. 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 you purchased
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CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING Special Paper Before using paper with holes such as organizer sheets, you must fan the stack well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together. The paste used might cause damage to the machine. 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. Fig. 2-1 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper The machine can
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USER’S GUIDE Envelopes The following types of envelopes are not recommended for use. Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped envelopes 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 Fig
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CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING DOCUMENT SPECIFICATIONS The machine can handle documents that have the following specifications. Document Size 70-216mm wide, 100-360mm long 2 Document Basis Weight 52 to 90 g/m (13.9 to 24 lb.) Document Thickness 0.06mm to 0.12mm Paper Capacity in Document Feeder 2 A4/Letter paper: Approx. 10 sheets of 75 g/m (20 lb.) Envelopes, Organizer: 10 sheets Caution ! Do not load labels in the document feeder. Do not load transparencies in the document feeder. ✒ Note Wh
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USER’S GUIDE MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER FOR PRINTING The machine has a multi-purpose sheet 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, media type 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
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Please read this manual thoroughly before using the machine.
Brother Laser Printer / Scanner / Copier
MFC/HL-P2000
User’s Guide
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS 1–1 Finding Out How to Use the Machine 1–1 ABOUT YOUR MACHINE 1–2 Machine Overview 1–2 System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1–3 Features 1–3 OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 1–6 Power Supply 1–6 Environment 1–6 CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING PAPER SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 DOCUMENT SPECIFICATIONS 2-5 MULTI-PURPOSE SHEET FEEDER FOR PRINTING 2-6 Loading Paper into the Feede
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CHAPTER 4 COPY COPYING IN STANDARD MODE 4-1 TO MAKE SETTINGS FOR EACH COPY 4-1 Photo/Text 4-2 Enlarge/Reduce 4-2 The Number of Copies 4-3 Error 4-4 CHAPTER 5 SCAN SCANNING FROM TWAIN COMPLIANT APPLICATIONS 5-1 SCANNING FROM THE VISIONEER PaperPort LE SOFTWARE 5-2 TM SCANNING FROM THE UNIMESSAGE VIEWER SOFTWARE 5-3 CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE 6-1 REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT
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CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE 7-1 Operator Calls for the Printing Function 7-1 Operator Calls for the Copying and Scanning Function 7-3 Service Calls for the Printing Function 7-4 Service Calls for the Copying and Scanning Function 7-5 PAPER JAMS 7-6 Q & A 7-10 Setting Up the Machine Hardware 7-10 Setting Up the Machine for Windows 7-10 Setting Up the Machine for DOS 7-11 Paper Handling 7-12 Printing 7-13 Copy 7
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Definitions of Warnings, Cautions, and Notes 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 machine properly or prevent damage to the machine. ✒ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the machine. To Use the Machine Safely Warning After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremel
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Shipment of the Machine If for any reason you must ship your Machine, carefully package the Machine to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Machine should also be adequately insured with the carrier. Warning When shipping the Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Machine and placed in the plastic bag. Failure to remove and place it in the plastic bag during shipping will cause severe
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(For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA 1-877-284-3238 (outside California) 949-859-9700 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 Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ,
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE GUIDEBOOKS Finding Out How to Use the Machine You have two guidebooks for this machine. Read each guidebook in the following order: 1. Read the Quick Setup Guide to set up your machine and to ensure proper connection with your computer. It also contains information for installing the printer driver, fonts and Remote Printer Console Program. 2. Read this On-line User’s Guide to get information about the following. • Features and op
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USER’S GUIDE ABOUT YOUR MACHINE Machine Overview Paper Support Doument Support Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder Paper Guide Document Feeder Control Panel for Cpying and Top Cover Scanning Function Extension Support Wire Control Panel for Extension Document Printing Function Support Wire Output Tray Fig. 1-1 Front View Parallel Interface Port Power Switch Power Cord AC Inlet Fig. 1-2 Rear View 1-2
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION System Requirements in Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the machine in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor Parallel interface (or printer port) 8 MB or more of memory (for Windows 3.1/3.11) 16 MB or more of memory (for Windows 95/98/NT) 10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts ® 20 MB of
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USER’S GUIDE ❏ TWAIN Compliant Scanner Driver The scanner driver is TWAIN compliant which is a defacto standard. You can use the scanner from other TWAIN compliant applications as well as the PaperPort application or Unimessage™ viewer application. ❏ Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for ® Windows The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™-compatible fonts for ® Microsoft Windows 95/98 and Windows 3.1 are available on the floppy disk and CD-ROM supplied with your machine.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCCTION ❏ Machine Status Monitor with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor your machines status using bi- directional parallel communications. A high quality bi-directional parallel printer cable is recommended. The machine status monitor program can show the current status of your machine. 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
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USER’S GUIDE OPERATING AND STORAGE ENVIRONMENT Please take note of the following before using the machine. Power Supply Use the machine within the specified power range. AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage in your country Frequency: 50/60 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.
