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Brother Laser Printer
HL-6050
HL-6050D
HL-6050DN
User's Guide
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech'
software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You can find a printed copy in the box or view
it on the CD-ROM we have supplied.
Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a
convenient place so you can use it quickly if you need to.
Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get answers to Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates
and Utilities.
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  • Page 1 Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you need to. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities.
  • Page 2 Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following terms throughout this User’s Guide: You must follow these warnings to prevent possible personal injury. You must follow these instructions to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. Remember these useful tips when you use the printer.
  • Page 3: To Use The Printer Safely

    To use the printer safely After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below.
  • Page 4: Trademarks

    Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes ..................i To use the printer safely ........................ii Trademarks ............................. iii Compilation and Publication Notice ....................iii Table of Contents ..........................iv About this printer ............................ 1-1 What is in the box? ........................1-1 Interface cable ........................
  • Page 6 Options ..............................4-1 Optional accessories and supplies ....................4-1 Lower tray unit (LT-6000) ....................... 4-2 Network board (NC-6100h) (For HL-6050 and HL-6050D) ............ 4-3 Installing the network board ....................4-3 Wireless print server (NC-7100w) ..................4-6 Installing the network board ....................4-6 ®...
  • Page 7 Quick reference for bar code control commands ................A-7 Print bar codes or expanded characters .................A-7 Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries) ..................B-1 Brother Numbers ..........................B-1 Important information: Regulations ....................B-2 Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only) ..............B-2 IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) .............B-2...
  • Page 8 Geräuschemission / Acoustic noise emission (for Germany only) ........B-3 Wiring information (for UK) ....................B-3 Appendix (For USA and Canada) ......................C-1 Brother Numbers ........................C-1 Important information: Regulations ....................C-3 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA) .....C-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada) ............C-4 Laser Notice ..........................C-4...
  • Page 9: About This Printer

    About this printer What is in the box? When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts. Printer Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) Quick setup guide CD-ROM AC power cord Components may differ from one country to another.
  • Page 10: Front View

    Front view Front view Figure 1-2 Face down output tray support flap (support flap) Control panel Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) MP tray support flap Paper tray Front cover release button Front cover Face down output tray (top output tray) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 11: Back View

    Back view Back view* Figure 1-3 Face up output tray (back output tray) Face up output tray support AC power connector Power switch Parallel interface connector USB interface connector Side cover (HL-6050DN) 10/100BASE-TX port (HL-6050DN) network LED (light-emitting diode) (HL-6050DN) network test button ®...
  • Page 12: Positioning The Printer

    Positioning the printer Please read the following before you use the printer. Power supply Use the printer within the recommended power range. Power source: USA and Canada: AC 100 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 5 meters (16½...
  • Page 13: What Kind Of Paper Can I Use

    What kind of paper can I use? Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray (multi-purpose tray) or optional lower tray unit. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Tray 1 Multi-purpose tray...
  • Page 14 Tray 1 MP tray Tray 2 Automatic duplex printing Paper size A4, Letter, Legal, Width: A4, Letter, Legal, A4, Letter, Legal B5 (ISO), A5, 69.9 to 215.9 mm B5 (ISO), A5, B6 (ISO), A6, (2.75 to 8.5 in.) B6 (ISO), A6, Executive, Folio Executive, Folio Length:...
  • Page 15: Recommended Paper

    Recommended paper Europe Plain paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG 3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160 Before you buy a lot of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable. Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
  • Page 16: Printable Area

    Printable area When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown below. Portrait Figure 1-5 Letter Legal B5 (ISO) Executive B6 (ISO) 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm...
  • Page 17 Landscape Figure 1-6 Letter Legal B5 (ISO) Executive B6 (ISO) 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) (0.17 in.) (0.17 in.) (0.17 in.) (0.17 in.) (0.17 in.) (0.17 in.) (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm 5.08 mm...
  • Page 18: Printing Methods

    Printing methods Printing on plain paper You can print on plain paper from the paper tray or multi-purpose tray. For the paper you want to use, please see What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5. Printing on plain paper from the paper tray Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
  • Page 19 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Figure 1-7 While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. Figure 1-8 To avoid paper jams and misfeeds, fill up the paper tray with small stacks of paper that you have fanned well.
  • Page 20 Do not put more than 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m ) in the paper tray at any one time, or it may cause a jam. Check that paper is below the maximum paper height guide ( ). Figure 1-10 Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
  • Page 21: Printing On Plain Paper From The Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray)

    Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the multi-purpose tray. Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL (standard) printer driver...
  • Page 22 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. Figure 1-13 Pull out the MP tray support flap. Figure 1-14 Put paper in the MP tray. Put the side to be printed on first, face up, with the leading edge (top) of the paper in first.
  • Page 23 Make sure that the paper is straight and in the proper position on the MP tray. If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit the paper size. Figure 1-16 When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following: The side to be printed on must be face up.
  • Page 24: Printing On Thick Paper, Labels And Card Stock

    Printing on thick paper, labels and card stock Do not use damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper. Do not use labels without a mount. We recommend that you use paper that is made for laser printers. Use paper that can withstand intense heat; the interior of the printer reaches very high temperatures while printing.
  • Page 25 Printing on thick paper, labels or card stock from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) When the back output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, labels or card stock.
  • Page 26 Open the back output tray, and then pull out the face up output tray support if necessary. Figure 1-20 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. Figure 1-21 Pull out the MP tray support flap. Figure 1-22 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 27 Put paper in the MP tray. Put the side to be printed on first, face up, with the leading edge (top) of the paper in first. Make sure the paper touches the back of the tray and remains under the maximum paper height guides on both sides of the tray.
  • Page 28 Caution Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the paper to curl. Figure 1-25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 20 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 29: Printing On Envelopes

    Figure 1-26 IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR PRINTER. THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. Before you print envelopes, you must fan the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
  • Page 30 Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change the envelope specifications. You are responsible for the quality and performance of the envelopes you use.
  • Page 31: Printing On Envelopes From The Mp Tray

    Printing on envelopes from the MP tray When the back output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print envelopes. The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the MP tray.
  • Page 32 Open the back output tray, and then pull out the face up output tray support if necessary. Figure 1-28 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. Figure 1-29 Pull out the MP tray support flap. Figure 1-30 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 33 Envelopes that have been creased after they have been printed At the back of the printer, open the back output tray and push down the two blue tabs one on the left and one on the right hand side (as shown in Figure 1-31). When you have finished printing your envelopes, close the back output tray to reset the two blue tabs back to their original position.
  • Page 34 Press and slide the paper width guide to fit the envelope size. Figure 1-33 DL size double-flap envelopes If the DL size double flap envelope is creased after printing, go to the Basic tab, select Paper Size and then select DL Long Edge. Put a new DL size double-flap envelope in the MP tray with the longest edge of the envelope in first, then print again.
  • Page 35 If envelopes get smudged during printing, in the printer driver select MP Tray as the Paper Source for a straight paper path. Then, set the Media Type to Thick Paper or Thicker Paper to increase the fixing temperature. To adjust the print density setting, See QUALITY on page 3-15.
  • Page 36: Printing On Transparencies

    Printing on transparencies You can print on transparencies from the paper tray or MP tray. Do not touch transparencies that have just been printed because they are very hot. Printing on transparencies from the paper tray Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
  • Page 37 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Figure 1-34 While pressing the blue paper guide release levers, slide the paper guides to fit the transparency size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. Figure 1-35 Put transparencies in the tray. Put the side that is going to be printed on face down, with the top of the paper at the front of the tray.
  • Page 38 Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the tray at any one time, or it may cause a jam. Check that transparencies are below the maximum paper mark ( ). Figure 1-37 Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Check that it is inserted fully into the printer. Figure 1-38 Send the print data to the printer.
  • Page 39: Printing On Transparencies From The Mp Tray

    Printing on transparencies from the MP tray When the back output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the printer. The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the MP tray. Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
  • Page 40 Open the back output tray, and then pull out the face up output tray support if necessary. Figure 1-40 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. Figure 1-41 Pull out the MP tray support flap. Figure 1-42 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 32 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 41 Put transparencies in the MP tray. Put the side to be printed on first, face up, with the leading edge (top) of the paper in first. Make sure the transparencies touch the back of the tray and remain under the maximum paper height guides on both sides of the tray. Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the MP tray at any one time, or it may cause a jam.
  • Page 42 Send the print data to the printer. After you finish printing, close the back output tray. Caution Remove each transparency immediately after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to curl. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 34 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 43: Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper

    Printing on both sides of the paper ® ® ® ® The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000/XP, Mac OS ® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS X 10.1/10.2 all enable duplex printing. For more information about how to choose the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver.
  • Page 44: Manual Duplex Printing From The Multi-Purpose Tray

    Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray Caution Before putting the sheets back in the MP tray, you will have to straighten them, or you may get paper jams. You should not use very thin or very thick paper. When you use the manual duplex function, it is possible that there may be paper jams or poor print quality.
  • Page 45: Automatic Duplex Printing (Available For Hl-6050D And Hl-6050Dn Only)

    Automatic duplex printing (available for HL-6050D and HL-6050DN only) ® The screens in this section are from Windows XP. The screens on your PC will vary depending on your operating system. Caution Use A4, Letter or Legal size paper when you use automatic duplex printing function. Ensure that the back output tray is closed Ensure that the duplex tray is installed correctly in the printer.
  • Page 46 For the PCL (standard) printer driver Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. Choose the General tab and click the Printing Preferences icon. Choose the Duplex mode in the Advanced tab, make sure that Use Duplex Unit has been selected, and then click the OK button. The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically.
  • Page 47 Booklet printing (for the PCL printer driver) (available for HL-6050D and HL-6050DN only) Put paper in the paper tray or MP tray. When you use A4 size or Letter size paper, set the paper adjustment lever for duplex printing to match your paper size.
  • Page 48: Guidelines For Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper

    Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it back in the paper tray. You should use regular paper. Do not use bond paper. If the paper is not feeding properly, it may be curled.
  • Page 49 Paper orientation for printing on both sides of the paper (for automatic duplex printing) The printer prints the second page first. If you print 10 pages on 5 sheets of paper, it will print page 2 then page 1 on the first sheet of paper. It will print page 4 then page 3 on the second sheet of paper.
  • Page 50: Carbon Copy Printing

    1’ in the Tray 1 and paper for ‘Sheet 2’ in the MP tray, the printer will automatically feed paper for ‘Sheet 1’ from the Tray 1 and ‘Sheet 2’ from the MP tray. For more information, visit http://solutions.brother.com/carboncopy ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 42...
  • Page 51: Driver And Software

    You can also download the latest printer driver for all of the following operating systems from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can see the operations and detailed information in the Install Software section of the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 52: For Windows

    For Windows Features in the PCL printer driver You can download the latest printer driver or get other information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the Basic tab in the Properties dialog box.
  • Page 53 If you are using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or XP, you can access the Advanced tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-6050D/DN series Properties screen. 2 3 4 Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons:...
  • Page 54 Print Quality Select the resolution, toner save and print settings, or gray printing setting. Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi 1200 dpi Toner Save Mode You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. Print Setting You can manually change the brightness, contrast and other settings.
  • Page 55 Device Options You can set the following Printer Function modes in this tab: (You can jump to the page for each Printer Function by clicking the function name in the list below.) Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Page Protection Print Date &...
  • Page 56 You can turn the quick print setup function ON or OFF. A small selection window appears on your computer. This will then let you make changes to the settings of the following functions: ■ Multiple Page ■ Manual Duplex (For HL-6050) ■ Duplex (For HL-6050D and HL-6050DN) ■ Toner Save Mode ■...
  • Page 57 Date: Specifies the format of the date. Time: Specifies the format of the time. This option allows you to change the HRC setting on your Brother HL-6050 series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi.
  • Page 58 Accessories tab When you install the optional lower tray unit and other options, you can add it and select its settings in the Accessories tab as follows. You can manually add and remove the options for any optional unit device that is installed on the printer.
  • Page 59 Properties screen. Displays the printer driver version. Web Update You can check the brother web site for updated drivers and automatically download and update the driver on your computer. Brother Solutions Center You can download the latest driver or get other information by accessing the Brother Home Page at http://solutions.brother.com...
  • Page 60: Features In The Br-Script Printer Driver (Ps Printer Driver)

    Features in the BR-Script printer driver (PS printer driver) You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com For more information, please see the Help text in the printer driver. ® The screens in this section are based on HL-6050D with Windows The screens on your PC may vary depending on the printer model and your operating system.
  • Page 61 Device Settings tab Select the options you have installed. 2 - 11 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 62 4.0, Windows 2000 or XP, you can access the Layout tab by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General tab of the Brother HL-6050D/DN BR-Script3 Properties screen. You can change the layout setting by selecting the settings for Orientation, Print on Both Sides (Duplex), Page Order and Page Per Sheet.
  • Page 63 Paper / Quality tab Select the Paper Source. 2 - 13 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 64 Sleep Time BR-Script Level This option allows you to change the HRC setting on your Brother HL-6050 series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi.
  • Page 65 Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save, which reduces the print density. Sleep Time When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (timeout), it enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the printer was turned off. The default timeout is 30 minutes. When Intelligent Sleep Mode is selected, it is automatically adjusted to the most suitable time-out setting depending on the frequency of your printer use.
  • Page 66: For Macintosh

    This printer supports Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS X 10.1, 10.2 or greater. You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com ® The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.1...
  • Page 67 600 dpi 1200 dpi This option allows you to change the HRC setting on your Brother HL-6050 series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi.
  • Page 68 Sleep Time When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (timeout), it enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the printer was turned off. The default timeout is 30 minutes. When Intelligent Sleep Mode is selected, it is automatically adjusted to the most suitable time-out setting depending on the frequency of your printer use.
  • Page 69: Software (Windows Users)

    ® Software (Windows users) Software for Networks This section is for the HL-6050DN. BRAdmin Professional The BRAdmin Professional is a utility for managing your Brother network enabled printers that are ® ® ® running under Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000/XP.
  • Page 70: Automatic Emulation Selection

    Automatic emulation selection This printer has an automatic emulation selection feature. When the printer receives data from the computer, it automatically chooses the emulation mode. The default factory setting is ON. The printer can choose from the following combinations: EPSON (default HP LaserJet HP LaserJet BR-Script 3...
  • Page 71: Printer Settings

    Printer settings Factory settings The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They are called factory settings. Although you can operate the printer with these factory settings unchanged, you can tailor the printer with user settings. See List of factory settings on page 3-24. Changing the user settings does not affect the factory settings.
  • Page 72: Control Panel

    Control panel Control panel This printer has one liquid crystal display (LCD), seven buttons and one Light Emitting Diode (LED) on the control panel. The display can show various messages with up to 16 characters in one row. The LED lights to indicate the current printer status.
  • Page 73: Buttons

    Buttons You can control the basic printer operations and change various printer settings with seven buttons (Go, Job Cancel, Reprint, +, -, Back, Set). Button Operations Exit from the control panel menu, reprint settings and error messages. pause and continue printing. Job Cancel Stop and cancel the printing job in progress.
  • Page 74: Reprint Button

    Reprint button If you want to reprint a document that has just been printed, you can reprint it by pressing the Reprint button. Also, if you have created a document that you wish to share with colleagues, simply spool the document to a non secure area of the printer.
  • Page 75: Printing Proof Data

    Reprint the last job three times Make sure the REPRINT setting is ON by using the control panel buttons to enter the SETUP menu. If you print with the driver we have supplied with the printer, the settings for Job Spooling in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made on the control panel.
  • Page 76: Printing Public Data

    Printing Public data You can use this setting to reprint documents that are stored in a Public area of the printer memory. Documents here will not be protected by a password and anyone can access them using the front panel or a web browser.
  • Page 77 How to print Secure data Press the Reprint button If there is no data. NO DATA STORED LAST JOB Press + or -. SECURE FILE PUBLIC FILE PROOF FILE Press the Set button. USER XXXXXX Press the + or - button to select the user name. Press the Set button to set the user name.
  • Page 78: Or - Button

    + or - button If you press the + or - button when the printer is online (READY), it goes offline and the LCD displays the menu. To move through menus on the LCD If you press the + or - button when the printer is online (READY), it goes offline and the LCD displays the current mode.
  • Page 79: Light-Emitting Diode (Led)

    Light-emitting diode (LED) The LED is a light which shows the printer status. Data - Orange LED LED indication Meaning Data is in the printer memory. Blinking Receiving or processing data. No data left in the memory. 3 - 8 CONTROL PANEL Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 80: Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd)

    Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The display shows the current printer status. When you use the control panel buttons, the display will change. If there are any problems, the display shows the appropriate error message, maintenance message or call service message so you will know that you need to take action. For more information about these messages, see LCD messages on page 6-1.
  • Page 81: Lcd Message

    LCD message Printer status messages The following table shows the printer status messages that are displayed during normal operation: Printer Status Message Meaning Printer is ignoring data processed using PS driver. IGNORE DATA Cancelling the job. JOB CANCELLING The printer is setting up. NOW INITIALIZING The printer has suspended its operations.
  • Page 82: How To Use The Control Panel

    How to use the control panel When you use the Menu buttons (+, -, Set or Back), remember the following basic steps: If no control panel operations are performed for 30 seconds, the LCD automatically returns to READY. When you press the Set button to choose a setting, an asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time.
  • Page 83 For example: If you feed paper from the MP tray as a priority, change the MP FIRST setting to ON as follows. The default setting is OFF. Turn this setting ON if you want to. READY Press any of the Menu buttons (+, -, Set or Back) to take the printer offline. INFORMATION Press the + or - button to move forward or backward through the menus until PAPER is displayed.
  • Page 84: Control Panel Lcd Menu

    Control Panel LCD menu The control panel LCD names for the paper trays are as follows. Standard paper tray: TRAY 1 Multi-purpose tray: MP TRAY Optional lower tray: TRAY 2 There are eight menus. For more information about the selections available in each menu, please see the pages listed below.
  • Page 85: Information

    INFORMATION Display Shows Description Prints the print settings page. PRINT SETTINGS Prints the test page. PRINT TEST Prints the demonstration sheet. PRINT DEMO ® Prints the list of data saved in the CompactFlash card or in the embedded memory PRINT FILE LIST ®...
  • Page 86: Paper

    PAPER Display Shows Description =AUTO/MP/TRAY1/TRAY2 SOURCE Selects which paper tray the paper will be fed from. =MP>T1>T2 PRIORITY T1>T2>MP T1>T2 =ON/OFF MP FIRST Selects whether to feed paper from the MP tray as a priority. =ANY/LETTER/LEGAL/A4... MP SIZE Selects the size of paper you loaded in the MP tray, for example, A4/Letter/Legal/... =OFF/ON MANUAL FEED Select whether or not you want to feed paper manually.
  • Page 87: Setup

    SETUP Display Shows Description = ENGLISH /FRANÇAIS /... LANGUAGE Subsetting Description PANEL CONTROL LCD DENSITY =0/1/2 AUTO ONLINE =ON/OFF BUTTON REPEAT Sets the time for the display message to change when holding the + or - button at intervals of: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 seconds.
  • Page 88: Print Menu

    PRINT MENU Display Shows Description =PLAIN PAPER, TRANSPARENCIES, THICK PAPER, THICKER PAPER, THIN MEDIA TYPE PAPER, BOND PAPER, ENVELOPES, ENV.THIN, RECYCLED PAPER Sets the paper size to LETTER, A4, LEGAL, FOLIO, EXECUTIVE, COM-10, PAPER MONARCH, C5, DL, DLL, B5, A5, A6, B6, JIS B5, A4 LONG, POST CARD, ORGANIZER J, ORGANIZER K, ORGANIZER L, ORGANIZER M You can check the total number of printed pages.
  • Page 89 PRINT MENU (Continued) Display Shows Description Subsetting Description HP LASERJET (continued) RIGHT MARGIN Sets the right margin at column 10 to 80 columns at 10 cpi. =#.## TOP MARGIN Sets the top margin at a distance from the top edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0.
  • Page 90 PRINT MENU (Continued) Display Shows Description Subsetting Description IBM PROPRINTER =I000 ... #### FONT NO. =##.## FONT PITCH PC-8/... CHARACTER SET Sets the symbol set or the character set. Prints code table. TABLE PRINT =OFF/ON AUTO LF ON: CR → CR+LF, OFF: CR →...
  • Page 91: Network (Only On A Network)

    NETWORK (only on a Network) Display Shows Description Subsetting Description TCP/IP =ON/OFF TCP/IP ENABLE ###.###.###.### IP ADDRESS= ###.###.###.### SUBNET MASK= ###.###.###.### GATEWAY= IP BOOT TRIES =AUTO, STATIC, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP IP METHOD =ON/OFF APIPA =ON/OFF NETWARE NETWARE ENABLE =AUTO, 8023, ENET, 8022, SNAP NET FRAME =ON/OFF APPLETALK...
  • Page 92: Interface

    INTERFACE Display Shows Description =AUTO/PARALLEL/USB/NETWORK SELECT = 1, 2, 3 ... 99 (sec) AUTO IF TIME You need to set the time-out period for the auto interface selection. = Level1, 2, 3 ... 15 RESTART PRINTER? INPUT BUFFER Increases or decreases the input buffer capacity.
  • Page 93: Set Ip Address

    Set IP Address INFORMATION Press the + or - button until NETWORK appears (and to display each setting shown below). NETWORK Press the Set button. TCP/IP Press the Set button. TCP/IP ENABLE Press the + button. IP ADDRESS= Press the Set button. 192.0.0.192* The last digit in the first part of the number is blinking.
  • Page 94: About Emulation Modes

    Using this mode will allow your printer to operate at its best with those applications. BR-Script 3 Mode ® BR-Script is an original Brother page description language and a PostScript language emulation interpreter. This printer supports level 3. The BR-Script interpreter of this printer allows you to control text and graphics on pages.
  • Page 95: List Of Factory Settings

    List of factory settings Table 3-1 shows the factory settings. The emulation mode affects the setting. Effective modes are shown in brackets in the following table. The following settings cannot be restored to the factory settings with FACTORY RESET in the RESET MENU menu: INTERFACE menu, HRC, PAGE PROTECTION, SCALABLE FONT, LOCK PANEL, page counter and local language for display messages.
  • Page 96 Table 3 - 1: List of factory settings Display Shows Submenu Factory setting =AUTO PAPER SOURCE =MP>T1>T2 PRIORITY =OFF MP FIRST =ANY MP SIZE =OFF MANUAL FEED =DETECT SENSOR TRAY1 SIZE =DETECT SENSOR TRAY2 SIZE =OFF DUPLEX =600 QUALITY RESOLUTION =MEDIUM =OFF TONER SAVE...
  • Page 97 Table 3 - 1: List of factory settings (Continued) Display Shows Submenu Factory setting Subsetting Factory setting PRINT MENU HP LASERJET (continued) FONT NO. FONT PITCH =10.00/12.00 SYMBOLSET =PC8 AUTO LF =OFF AUTO CR =OFF AUTO WRAP =OFF AUTO SKIP LEFT MARGIN =#### RIGHT MARGIN...
  • Page 98 Table 3 - 1: List of factory settings (Continued) Display Shows Submenu Factory setting Subsetting Factory setting NETWORK TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLE =169.254.###.### * IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK =255.255.0.0 * =0.0.0.0 GATEWAY IP BOOT TRIES =AUTO IP METHOD APIPA NETWARE ENABLE NETWARE =AUTO NET FRAME...
  • Page 99: For Visually-Impaired Users

    For visually-impaired users Buzzer indications The control panel has a buzzer. The buzzer will sound when one of the control panel buttons is pressed, or the status of the printer changes. See the table for a description of the buzzer meanings. Table 3 - 2: Buzzer indications list Buzz indications Conditions...
  • Page 100: Braille Symbols

    Braille symbols The control panel with Braille symbols is optionally available for some countries. If you want to buy an optional control panel with Braille symbols, call the dealer you bought the printer from. The control panel buttons are marked with Braille characters for visually-impaired users as shown in the table.
  • Page 101: Options

    This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Options ® Lower tray unit Network board Wireless print server CompactFlash card (For HL-6050/6050D) LT-6000 NC-6100h NC-7100w See 4-2 See 4-3 See 4-6 See 4-9 DIMM memory...
  • Page 102: Lower Tray Unit (Lt-6000)

    Lower tray unit (LT-6000) The lower tray unit (Tray 2) is an optional device that can hold up to 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m or 20 lb). When all three trays are installed, the printer can hold up to 1100 sheets of plain paper. If you want to buy an optional lower tray unit, call the dealer you bought the printer from.
  • Page 103: Network Board (Nc-6100H) (For Hl-6050 And Hl-6050D)

    Network board (NC-6100h) (For HL-6050 and HL-6050D) Installing the Brother network board (NC-6100h) allows you to connect the printer on a network running TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, and NetBEUI protocols. Many useful features, such as BRAdmin Professional for the administrator and Brother network printing software, are included on the CD-ROM supplied with this printer.
  • Page 104 Loosen the two screws, and then remove the Network cover plate. Figure 4-4 Put the network board connector firmly into the connector of the main controller board by aligning the two screws to the groove of the printer, and then secure it with the two screws. Figure 4-5 Close the interface access cover.
  • Page 105 Put the side cover back on. Figure 4-7 Connect one end of the ethernet cable to the network port of the printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the power switch. For details about how to use the Network board, please see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM that we have supplied with this printer.
  • Page 106: Wireless Print Server (Nc-7100W)

    Wireless print server (NC-7100w) The Brother NC-7100w wireless print server supports the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networking standards and can work in Infrastructure or Ad-hoc mode using common wireless authentication and security methods. For more information, see the NC-7100w Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM and the Quick Setup Guide that we have supplied with the NC-7100w wireless print server.
  • Page 107 Loosen the two screws, and then remove the Network cover plate. Figure 4-10 Put the NC-7100w print server connector firmly into the connector of the main controller board by aligning the two screws to the groove of the printer, and then secure it with the two screws. Figure 4-11 Close the interface access cover.
  • Page 108 Make sure that the POWER LED of the print server is on. POWER LED Figure 4-12 For details about how to use the NC-7100w wireless print server, please see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM that we have supplied with NC-7100w. OPTIONS 4 - 8 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 109: Compactflash Card

    ® IBM Microdrive is not compatible. ® For more information about the CompactFlash card, call the dealer you bought the printer from or Brother customer service. For the latest information, visit: http://solutions.brother.com 4 - 9 OPTIONS Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 110: Inserting The Compactflash ® Card

    Inserting the CompactFlash ® card Follow these steps to insert or remove a card: Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. ® Insert the CompactFlash card into the slot with the label facing to the left, pressing the card firmly into the slot.
  • Page 111: Dimm

    DIMM The HL-6050, HL-6050D and HL-6050DN printers have 32 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can expand the memory up to 160 MB by installing dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). You can install the following DIMMs:...
  • Page 112: Installing Additional Memory

    Installing additional memory When you install extra memory, follow these steps: Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer. Make sure you turn the power to the printer OFF before you install or remove the DIMM. Slide and remove the side cover.
  • Page 113 Hold the DIMM on the side edges. Line up the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM slot are open or facing outwards.) Figure 4-16 Press the DIMM straight into the slot (press firmly). Make sure the locks on each side of the DIMM click into place.
  • Page 114 Put the side cover back on. Figure 4-19 Reconnect the interface cable to your printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power switch. To check that you have installed the DIMM properly, you can print the Printer Settings page that shows the current memory size.
  • Page 115: Optional Fonts Package

    See your software manual if you need assistance. When you select fonts with a font selection command, embed the font selection command in your program. See the Technical Reference Guide. Please call a Brother authorized service representative or Brother Customer Service for references to the Technical Reference Guide.
  • Page 116: Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Replacing the consumable items You will need to replace the consumable items regularly. When the time comes to replace consumable items, the following messages will appear at intervals on the LCD panel. TONER LOW (Appears at intervals) See TONER LOW Message on page 5-2. TONER LIFE END See TONER LIFE END message on page 5-2.
  • Page 117: Toner Cartridge

    Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print up to 7,500 A4 or Letter size single-sided pages at about 5% coverage. Toner consumption varies according to the image coverage on the page and the print density setting. The greater the image coverage, the greater the toner consumption.
  • Page 118: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Replacing the toner cartridge To make sure you get high quality print, we recommend that you use only Brother genuine toner cartridges. When you want to buy toner cartridges, call the dealer you bought the printer from or Brother customer service.
  • Page 119 Caution We recommend that you place the drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in Figure 5-3.
  • Page 120 If an unpacked drum unit is put in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your printer. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges.
  • Page 121 Caution Put the toner cartridge in the drum unit immediately after you have removed the protective cover. To prevent degradation to the print quality, do not touch the shaded parts shown in Figure 5-7. Figure 5-7 Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically.
  • Page 122 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left and left to right several times. Return the tab to the home position ( ) before you put the drum unit back in the printer.
  • Page 123: Drum Unit

    For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner. The printer should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation.
  • Page 124 Press the cover release button and then open the front cover of the printer. Figure 5-12 Take out the drum unit assembly (drum unit with the toner cartridge). Figure 5-13 Caution We recommend that you place the drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
  • Page 125 Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. Figure 5-15 Caution Do not touch the shaded parts shown in Figure 5-16 and Figure 5-17 to prevent any degradation to the print quality. Figure 5-16 Figure 5-17 Caution...
  • Page 126 Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in properly, the blue lock lever will lift automatically. Figure 5-18 Caution Make sure you insert the toner cartridge properly, or it may separate from the drum unit when you pick up the drum unit assembly.
  • Page 127 Reset the drum counter. See the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. Caution Do not reset the drum counter when you replace only the toner cartridge. Close the front cover of the printer. 5 - 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 128: Replacing Maintenance Parts

    Replacing Maintenance Parts You will need to replace the maintenance parts regularly to maintain print quality. When it is time to replace these parts, the following messages will appear on the LCD. REPLACE PF KITMP REPLACE PF KIT 1 REPLACE PF KIT 2 REPLACE FUSER REPLACE LASER See Maintenance Messages below.
  • Page 129: Cleaning

    Cleaning Clean the outside and inside of the printer with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the drum unit, make sure you clean the inside of the printer. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the printer with a dry soft cloth.
  • Page 130: Cleaning The Inside Of The Printer

    Cleaning the inside of the printer When you clean the inside of the printer, pay attention to the following: If your clothes are smeared with toner, wipe off the toner with a dry cloth and immediately wash the clothes in cold water to avoid stains. Be careful not to inhale the toner.
  • Page 131 Wipe the scanner window with a dry, soft cloth. Figure 5-26 Put the drum unit assembly in the printer. Close the front cover. Plug the printer power cord back in, and then turn the printer power switch back on. 5 - 16 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 132: Cleaning The Corona Wire

    Cleaning the corona wire If you are experiencing print quality problems, please clean the corona wire as follows: Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer power cord. Press the cover release button and then open the front cover of the printer. Take out the drum unit assembly (drum unit with the toner cartridge).
  • Page 133: Troubleshooting

    LCD to alert you. Take the appropriate action, referring to the following tables. If you cannot clear the problem, call the dealer you bought the printer from or Brother Customer Service. The LCD names for the paper trays are as follows.
  • Page 134 Error messages (Continued) Error message Action Close the front cover of the printer. FRONT COVER OPEN Close the jam clear cover located behind the back output tray at the back of the printer. FUSER COVER OPEN Make sure that you use the correct driver, or add more memory. See Installing additional IGNORE DATA memory on page 4-12.
  • Page 135: Maintenance Messages

    Replace the new toner cartridge. See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 5-3. TONER LIFE END Call your dealer or Brother customer service for a replacement paper feeding kit REPLACE PF KITMP (paper pick up roller and separation plate) for the MP tray.
  • Page 136: Troubleshooting Paper Handling

    If there is paper dust on the separation roller, wipe it off with a moistened soft cloth. The pickup roller or separation pad needs to be replaced. Please call your dealer or Brother customer service for a replacement. The printer does not Fan the paper well and put it back in firmly.
  • Page 137: Paper Jams And How To Clear Them

    Paper jams and how to clear them If paper jams inside the printer, the printer will stop. One of the following LCD messages will appear to tell you where to find the jammed paper. JAM INSIDE JAM REAR JAM MP TRAY JAM DUPLEX JAM TRAY 1 JAM TRAY 2...
  • Page 138: Jam Mp Tray (Paper Jam In The Multi-Purpose Tray)

    JAM MP TRAY (paper jam in the multi-purpose tray) JAM MP TRAY If there is a paper jam in the multi-purpose tray, follow these steps: Press the cover release button and then open the front cover of the printer. Take out the drum unit assembly (drum unit with the toner cartridge). Remove the paper from the multi-purpose tray.
  • Page 139: Jam Tray 1 / Tray 2 (Paper Jam Inside The Paper Tray)

    JAM TRAY 1 / TRAY 2 (Paper jam inside the Paper tray) The LCD names for the paper trays are as follows. Tray type Tray name Upper paper tray TRAY 1 Optional lower tray TRAY 2 JAM TRAY1 JAM TRAY2 If a paper jam occurs inside the paper tray, follow these steps: Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
  • Page 140 Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper. Figure 6-4 If you cannot pull out a small piece of jammed paper, you can remove it by turning the dial, as shown below. Figure 6-5 Put paper below the maximum paper mark ( ). While pressing the [blue] paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.
  • Page 141: Jam Inside (Paper Jam Inside The Printer)

    JAM INSIDE (paper jam inside the printer) JAM INSIDE After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer are extremely hot. When you open the front cover of the printer, never touch the fuser or the fixing roller. Figure 6-6 If a paper jam occurs inside the printer, follow these steps: Press the cover release button and then open the front cover of the printer.
  • Page 142 Caution After you have removed the jammed paper, print a few test pages. This is to make sure that the printed pages have no toner stains on them before you restart the print job. Remove the jammed paper carefully so you do not spread toner. Take care not to stain your hands and clothes with toner.
  • Page 143 Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. Do not touch the shaded parts shown in Figure 6-12 and 6-13 to avoid any degradation to the print quality.
  • Page 144: Jam Rear (Paper Jam Behind The Back Output Tray)

    JAM REAR (paper jam behind the back output tray) JAM REAR After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer are extremely hot. When you open the front cover of the printer, never touch the fuser or the fixing roller. Figure 6-14 When the paper jams behind the face-up output tray, remove the jammed paper as follows: Press the cover release button and then open the front cover of the printer.
  • Page 145 Caution We recommend that you place the drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in Figure 6-17.
  • Page 146 Push down the blue tabs at the left and right hand sides. Figure 6-20 Open the jam clear cover by pushing the levers inward at the left and right hand sides. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Jam clear cover Figure 6-21 Close the jam clear cover.
  • Page 147: Jam Duplex (Paper Jam In The Duplex Unit)

    JAM DUPLEX (paper jam in the duplex unit) JAM DUPLEX Follow the instructions below to clear a paper jam: Open the back output tray. Figure 6-22 Use both hands to slowly pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. Figure 6-23 Close the back output tray.
  • Page 148 Pull the duplex tray and paper tray out of the printer. Figure 6-24 Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Figure 6-25 Put the duplex tray and paper tray back in the printer. Figure 6-26 The JAM DUPLEX message appears if you remove a sheet of paper from the face down output tray after only one side has printed.
  • Page 149: Improving The Print Quality

    Improving the print quality This section provides information on the following topics. If the same problem occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Check the printer's environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on may cause this print fault.
  • Page 150 Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. See What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5. Choose Thick paper mode in the printer driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using.
  • Page 151 Examples of poor print quality Recommendation You may clear the problem by cleaning the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the blue tab. Make sure to return the blue tab to the Home position ( ). See Cleaning the corona wire on page 5-17. ABCDEFGH The toner cartridge may be damaged.
  • Page 152 Examples of poor print quality Recommendation The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-8. Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. See What kind of paper can I use? on page 1-5. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk A B C D...
  • Page 153 Examples of poor print quality Recommendation If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit as follows: 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm Position the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact (3.7 in.)
  • Page 154: Solving Print Problems

    Solving print problems Problem Recommendation The printer prints unexpectedly or Make sure the interface cable is not too long. We recommend that you use it prints garbage data. a parallel interface cable or USB interface cable that is no longer than 2 meters (6 feet).
  • Page 155: Other Problems

    Other problems Problem Recommendation The printer cannot print at all. Check that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. Your PC shows the following If you have an interface-switching device, make sure that you choose the error message: correct printer. 'There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer.'...
  • Page 156: Appendix (Specifications, Fonts And Bar Code

    Appendix (Specifications, fonts and bar code) Printer specifications Engine Print method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser-beam scanning Laser Wave length: 780 nm Pulse duration: 20 ns Output: 10 mW max. ® Resolution Windows 95/98/Me, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 600 dpi, 300 dpi ®...
  • Page 157: Controller

    Interface IEEE 1284 Parallel, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet (HL-6050DN) Network Interface NC-6100h Standard 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet (HL-6050DN) Optional 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet (HL-6050 and connectivity HL-6050D) NC-7100w Optional IEEE802.11b/g wireless Protocol TCP/IP (ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA [Auto IP], WINS/NetBIOS, DNS, LPR/LPD, Raw Port/Port9100, POP3/SMTP,...
  • Page 158: Paper Handling

    Paper handling Paper input Multi-purpose tray 100 sheets Paper tray (Standard) 500 sheets Lower tray (Option) 500 sheets Paper output Face-down 250 sheets Face-up 50 sheets Duplex Manual duplex Automatic duplex for HL-6050D and HL-6050DN Calculated with 80 g/m or 20 lb. paper Media specifications Media types Multi-purpose tray...
  • Page 159: Dimensions / Weights

    Less than 90 W at 25 °C (77 °F) Sleep Less than 10 W (For HL-6050DN) Less than 8 W (For HL-6050 and HL-6050D) Less than 2 W (The only way to achieve 0 W power consumption is to unplug the power cord from the AC outlet/socket.)
  • Page 160: Important Information For Choosing Your Paper

    Important information for choosing your paper This section provides information to help you choose paper to use with this printer. Before you purchase a large quantity of paper Make sure the paper is suitable for the printer. Paper for plain paper copies Paper is divided by usage, such as paper for printing and paper for copying.
  • Page 161 Moisture content Moisture content is the amount of water left in the paper after manufacture. It is one of the important characteristics of the paper. This can change greatly depending on the storage environment, although usually paper contains about 5% water by weight. Because paper often absorbs water, the amount of water can sometimes be about 10% in a high humidity environment.
  • Page 162: Quick Reference For Bar Code Control Commands

    Quick reference for bar code control commands The printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. Print bar codes or expanded characters Code ESC i 27 105 1B 69 Format: ESC i n ... n \ Creates bar codes or expanded characters according to the segment of parameters "n ...
  • Page 163 Bar Code, expanded character, line block drawing and box drawing n = 's0' or 'S0 3: 1 (default) n = 's1' or 'S1 2: 1 n = 's3' or 'S3 2.5: 1 This parameter selects the bar code style as above. When the EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code mode is selected, this bar code style parameter is ignored.
  • Page 164 Bar code human readable line ON or OFF n = 'r0' or 'R0 Human readable line OFF n = 'r1' or 'R1 Human readable line ON Preset: Human readable line ON (1) 'T5' or 't5' (2) 'T6' or 't6' (3) 'T130' or 't130' (4) 'T131' or 't131' Preset: Human readable line OFF...
  • Page 165 Bar code, expanded character, line block drawing and box drawing height n = 'hnnn', 'Hnnn', 'dnnn', or 'Dnnn' (1)EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A, ISBN (EAN13, EAN8, UPC-A), ISBN (UPC-E): 22 mm (2) UPC-E: 18 mm (3) Others: 12 mm Expanded characters → 2.2 mm (preset) Line block drawing and box drawing →...
  • Page 166 When Interleaved 2 of 5 is selected with the parameter 't1' or 'T1': Ten numerical characters '0' to '9' can be accepted as bar code data. Other characters cause a data error. The number of characters for bar codes is not limited. Because this mode of bar codes needs even characters, if the bar code data has odd characters, '0' is automatically added to the end of the bar code data.
  • Page 167: Box Drawing

    When Codebar is chosen with the parameter 't9' or 'T9' Characters '0' to '9', '-', ' . ', '$', '/', '+', ' : ' can be printed. Characters 'A' to 'D' can be printed as a start-stop code, which can be upper case or lower case. If there is no start-stop code, errors will happen. A check digit cannot be added and using '?' causes errors.
  • Page 168: Expanded Character Data Start

    Expanded character data start n = 'l' or 'L' Data that follows 'l' or 'L' is read as expanded character data (or labeling data). Expanded character data must end with the ' \ ' code (5CH), which also ends this command. Example Program Listings WIDTH "LPT1:",255 'CODE 39...
  • Page 169: Appendix (For Europe And Other Countries

    Frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your printer needs. You can download the latest drivers, software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the Solutions section to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
  • Page 170: Important Information: Regulations

    Important information: Regulations Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only) This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before you use this product, make sure that you use the following interface cables. 1 A shielded parallel interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that it is marked IEEE1284 compliant.
  • Page 171: Important - For Your Safety

    IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet that is properly grounded through the standard electrical wiring. Extension cords used with this printer must be three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding.
  • Page 172: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Herewith declare that: Product description : Laser Printer Product Name : HL-6050, HL-6050D, HL-6050DN Model Number : HL-60 are 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).
  • Page 173: Appendix (For Usa And Canada

    Frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Printer needs. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, and go to the ‘Solutions’ section to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
  • Page 174 Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother has installed an easy to use fax back system so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information. This is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send the information to any fax machine.
  • Page 175: Important Information: Regulations

    A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA) C - 3...
  • Page 176: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada

    15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR subchapter J. MANUFACTURED: Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. NO6 Gold Garden Ind. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, CHINA This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User’s...
  • Page 177: Important - For Your Safety

    IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet that is properly grounded through the standard electrical wiring. Extension cords used with this printer must be three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding.
  • Page 178: Index

    Jam inside printer ..........6-9 Bar code control ........... A-7 Job Cancel button .........3-2 Bar code package (option) ......4-15 BRAdmin Professional ........2-19 Brother Solutions Center .......2-1 LCD (liquid crystal display) ......3-9 BR-Script ............2-1 LCD menu ...........3-13 BR-Script 3 menu ........3-19 LED (light emitting diode) ......3-8 BR-Script 3 mode ........3-23...
  • Page 179 PRINT menu ........3-25 3-26 PRINT MENU menu ........3-17 Print quality ..........2-4 6-17 Printable area ..........1-8 Printer driver ........2-1 2-10 Printer parts ...........1-2 Proof data .............3-4 Proprinter XL mode ........3-23 PS printer driver ........2-1 2-10 Public data ............3-5 QUALITY menu ........3-15 3-25 RAM ............4-11 Recommended paper ........1-7...

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