User manual BROTHER HL-3450CN

[. . . ] Brother Color Laser Printer HL-3450CN Series User's Guide Version 0 Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. Please visit our user support web site, Brother Solutions Center, at http://solutions. brother. com. You can download driver updates and product information. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. [. . . ] Be sure to re-seal the consumables tightly so the material inside does not spill. Do not discard used consumables together with domestic waste. · When removing toner cartridges, we recommend placing them on a piece of paper to prevent accidentally spilling or scattering toner on your work surface. Note · If you use paper that is not within the paper specifications, consumable and part life may be reduced. · The Projected Life for each of the items listed are based on an average of 5% coverage of the printable area using any color toner cartridge. Frequency of replacement will vary depending on the complexity of printed pages, percent coverage and media type used. 5-4 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE TONER CARTRIIDGES ONER ARTR DGES !Caution We strongly recommend using genuine Brother toner cartridges. Using generic or refilled toner cartridges may void the warranty for this printer. Toner Nearly Empty Message Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages periodically. If the " indicator starts blinking (!), the printer has nearly run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. "!!" KCMY *K stands for Black, C stands for Cyan, M stands for Magenta and Y stands for Yellow. Although you can print approximately 300 (Black) and 500 (Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) additional pages (at 5% coverage) after the toner low message first appears, be sure to replace the toner cartridge with a new one before it becomes completely empty. When this occurs, the " indicator on the LCD panel will disappear. Toner Empty Message When the following messages appear on the LCD panel and the printer stops printing, you need to replace the Toner Cartridge(s): TONER EMPTY 5-5 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE Replacing the Toner Cartridges !Caution When replacing the Toner Cartridges, handle them carefully so that toner does not spill. Note To ensure optimum print quality, use genuine Brother toner cartridges. To obtain genuine Brother supplies, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. To replace the toner cartridge(s), follow these steps: 1. Pull the Toner Cartridge out slightly with one hand, then hold the Toner Cartridge with both hands and pull it out of the printer. After rocking each new Toner Cartridge 3 to 4 times from side to side, remove the tape labeled `REMOVE' and the orange protective cover from the new Toner Cartridge. 3. Fig. 5-1 5-6 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 4. Insert the new Toner Cartridge(s) by positioning it in the correct guide(s). Do not try to lock or push it in; it should rest loosely in the guide rails. Note that each color cartridge is individually keyed to prevent improper installation. Match each cartridge color label to the corresponding label on the printer. Fig. 5-2 5. Close the Front Cover. 5-7 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE !Toner cartridges should rest loosely in the guide rails; they will be correctly positioned when the front cover is closed. · The printer may be damaged or may not work correctly if you install consumables other than genuine Brother supplies or if you use refilled toner cartridges. This could void your warranty. · Do not stand the toner cartridge on its end or turn it upside down. · Install the toner cartridges immediately after you remove the protective cover. 5-3 5-8 CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE OIIL BOTTLE L OTTLE Oil Bottle Low Message When the Oil has almost run out, the following message appears on the LCD panel. After this message appears, you can print approximately 30 pages: FUSER OIL LOW !" READY Oil Bottle Empty Message When the Oil completely runs out, the following message appears on the LCD panel and the printer stops printing. [. . . ] 8. Highly textured paper Smooth or shiny paper Paper that is coated or has a chemical finish Damaged, wrinkled or pre-folded paper Paper exceeding the recommend weight specification specified in the manual Paper with tabs and staples Letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography Multi-part or carbonless paper DAMAGE OR OTHER DEFECTS CAUSED BY THE USE OF PAPER LISTED UNDER "PAPER TYPES TO AVOID" WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENTS. A-6 APPENDIX ENVELOPES NVELOPES Most envelopes will perform acceptably on your printer. However, some envelopes will have feeding and print quality problems because of their construction. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well creased folds and should not have more than two thickness of paper along the leading edge. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. [. . . ]