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Brother Color Laser Printer
HL-4000CN
HL-4000CN
USER’S GUIDE
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Brother Laser Printer HL-4000CN Series User’s Guide (For USA & CANADA Only) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the printer. Calls must be made from within that country. In USA: 1-800-276-7746 In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 514-685-6464 (In Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA: Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musi
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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. Hewlett-Packard, HP, PCL 5e, PCL 6 and PCL are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. PostScript is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. This printer contains UFST and Micro Type from Agfa Division. PANTONE Colors generated by the
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REGULATIONS REGULATIONS Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For U.S.A. Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: Brother Laser Printer HL-4000CN Model Number: HL-4000CN Product Options: ALL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the f
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. v
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“ “ “ “EC ” ” ” ”Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Herewith declare that: Products description : Laser Printer Product Name : HL-4000CN is in conformity with provisions of the Directives applied : Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (as amended by 93/68/EEC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC ( as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC). Standards appl
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® International ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement ® ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. ® The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipments. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Laser Notices Laser Safety (120 V Model Only) This printer is certified as a Class I laser
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IEC 60825 Specification (220 - 240 V Model Only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode that emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or the performa
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Safety Information IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point socket which is properly earthed earthed through the normal household wiring. Extension cords should not be used with the equipment. If it is essential that an extension cord has to be used, it must be a three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provided proper earthing. Incorrectly wired extension cords may cause per
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Wiring Information (For U.K. only) Important If the mains plug supplied with this printer is not suitable for your socket outlet, remove the plug from the mains cord and fit an appropriate three pin plug. If the replacement plug is intended to take a fuse then fit the same rating fuse as the original. If a moulded plug is severed from the mains cord then it should be destroyed because a plug with cut wires is dangerous if engaged in a live socket outlet. Do not leave it where a c
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the HL-4000CN. This guide contains important information about the printer operation and precautions to be followed. To help you use it efficiently, please read this guide before using your new printer. Furthermore, after you read the guide, store it in a safe place. It will be useful in case you forget how to perform operations or if a problem occurs with the printer. This guide is written for users who are familiar with the pe
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Table of Contents Table of Contents REGULATIONS...............................................................................................................................iv Introduction.......................................................................................................................................xi Table of Contents............................................................................................................................ xii How to Use This
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3.3 Printing from a Computer .................................................................................................... 3-6 3.3.1 In Windows..................................................................................................................................................3-6 Printing from a program....................................................................................................................... 3-6 Changing default printing functions.........
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CHAPTER 5 CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................... 5-1 5.1 Control Panel Functionality.................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1.1 LED Indicators ............................................................................................................................................5-2 5.1.2 Display ........................................................
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6.4 Print Quality Problems ......................................................................................................... 6-7 6.4.1 Blank or Completely Black Pages are Output .............................................................................................6-7 6.4.2 Faded or Dirty Printouts, White Areas (drop-outs), Creases, Blurs.............................................................6-8 6.4.3 Unsatisfactory Printing.............................................
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8.3 Replacing the Transfer Roll Cartridge.............................................................................. 8-11 8.3.1 Transfer Roll Cartridge Handling Precautions ..........................................................................................8-12 Handling Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 8-12 8.3.2 Replacing the Transfer Roll Cartridge..............................
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How to Use This Guide How to Use This Guide Conventions Conventions The following terms and symbols are used in the present guide: Glossary Look 0Alerts you to an important operating procedure that should be performed with care. Make sure that you read these items. ✏ Note Notes provide you with useful information. See References indicate related information that may be useful. “ ” Indicates that the reference is in this guide. “ ” Indicates that the referen
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Symbol Symbol Meaning Key Indicates a key on the keyboard of your computer. Example: Press the Enter key [ ] Indicates a window, dialog box, or tab element or button displayed on the computer screen. Also indicates a menu or value displayed on the control panel. Example: Click [OK] in the [Properties] dialog box. Set [Enabled] on the control panel. “ ” Indicates a message displayed on the printer's control panel. This may also emphasize a part name or important informati
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions To ensure the safe operation of your printer, make sure that you read this section thoroughly before use. This section describes the conventions used in the guide. “Warning” alerts you to situations that could result in serious injury WARNING or death. “Caution” alerts you to situations that could cause injury or material CAUTION damage. This symbol alerts you to procedures that require close attention. Make sure that you read and
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To lift the printer, face the front of the printer and grip the recessed areas at the bottom left and right with both hands. Never try to lift the printer by gripping any other areas. Lifting the printer by gripping other areas can cause the printer to fall, resulting in injuries. Recess If you hold the printer by the front cover, left or right sides, there is a danger of the printer falling. When lifting the printer, get a firm footing and bend your knees to avoid poss
