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Brother Laser Printer
HL-960 Series
USER’S GUIDE
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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 and PCL are registered trademarks, and HP LaserJet 4, HP LaserJet Plus, HP LaserJet II, HP LaserJet IID, HP LaserJet IIID, HP-GL, HP- GL/2, and Bi-Tronics are
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Laser Printer HL-960 Series USER’S GUIDE (For USA & CANADA Only) For technical and operational assistance, please call: In USA 1-800-276-7746 (outside California) 714-859-9700 (within California) In Canada 1-800-361-6466 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, Ltd. 1, Rue Hôtel De Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux P.Q. Canada H9B3H6 BBS For downlo
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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 printer properly or prevent damage to the printer. ✒ Note Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the printer. To Use the Printer Safely Warning The fixing roller is extremely hot during operation. Remove the paper carefully. ii
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS........................ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL...........................................................1-1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL...................................................................1-1 ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK..................................1-3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ...................................................................1-4 Features ...............................................................
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USER’S GUIDE CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER.........3-1 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY.........................................................3-1 AUTOMATIC EMULATION SELECTION .......................................3-3 AUTOMATIC INTERFACE SELECTION.........................................3-5 ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL......................................................3-7 Adjusting the Control Panel Angle ................................................3-7 Selecting the Local Language Displa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SWITCHES IN NORMAL MODE .....................................................4-5 SEL Switch...................................................................................4-5 SET Switch..................................................................................4-6 ▲ (UP) or ▼ (DOWN) Switch .....................................................4-6 MODE Switch..............................................................................4-7 MODE Switch Settings in HP Laser
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USER’S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE...........................................................4-59 SHIFT Switch .............................................................................4-59 EMULATION Switch ..................................................................4-60 About Emulation Modes..........................................................4-62 ECONOMY Switch .....................................................................4-64 POWER SAVE MODE .............................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE (DISK).......................................6-1 MAINTENANCE...............................................................................6-1 Toner Cartridge.............................................................................6-1 Toner Empty Message .............................................................6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge .................................................6-2 Cleaning ...........................................
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USER’S GUIDE RS-232C Serial Interface ............................................................Appendix-11 Standard Specifications..........................................................Appendix-11 Interface Connectors..............................................................Appendix-11 Pin Assignment......................................................................Appendix-11 Signal Description .................................................................Appendix-12 Serial Cabl
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REGULATIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For U.S.A. only) 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the ins
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USER’S GUIDE Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada only) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference- causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Department of Communications. Avis de conformité aux normes du ministère des Communications du Canada (Pour Canada Seul) Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applic
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REGULATIONS ☛ Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents: Safety: EN 60950, EN 60825 EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 50082-1 following the provisions of the Lo
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USER’S GUIDE IEC 825 (220-240 V model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. ☛ Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation expo
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REGULATIONS For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-conductor and be correctly wired to provide connection to ground. Incorrectly wired extension cords are a major cause of fatalities. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that th
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USER’S GUIDE 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 coloured 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 coloured insula
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual acts as your guide to the setup and operation of your printer and covers the following topics: CHAPTER 1 GENERAL provides an overview of the printer. Read this chapter first to get familiar with the printer. CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED gives you general information about this printer. Be sure to read this chapter before you use the printer. CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER gives you important information on the printer set
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USER’S GUIDE ✒ Notes When you read this user’s guide, note the following: • Chapters 4, 5, 6 and the Appendices of this User’s Guide are on the floppy disk provided with this printer. Read ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK (See page 1-3) carefully before you print out the additional chapters included on the floppy disk. • This user’s guide contains instructions or steps to teach you various operations of the printer. Remember that the instructions start with the factory settings, particularl
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL ABOUT CHAPTERS ON THE FLOPPY DISK ■ The floppy disk provided with this printer contains Chapters 4, 5, 6, and the Appendices of this User’s Guide. Follow the steps below to install and print out the sections you need to see. 1. Set up your printer referring to CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED. ® ® ® 2. Start your computer and MS-DOS or Microsoft -Windows version 3.1. 3. Insert the printer User’s Guide floppy disk into the floppy disk drive A of your computer. It is assumed that A: i
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USER’S GUIDE ABOUT THIS PRINTER Features This printer has the following standard features. When you need more information on how to use a particular feature, turn to the page indicated at the end of the paragraph. High Speed and Quiet Laser Printing This printer uses electrophotography technology by laser beam scanning so that it can print at a speed of 12 pages per minute. The controller utilizes a high speed 32-bit RISC microprocessor and special hardware chips. The quiet printing will not bot
