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CHAPTER 1
1. FEATURES

GENERAL

This printer has the following features; High Resolution and Fast Print Speed True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) and true 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). True 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) for graphics and 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) and true 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) (PCL mode) with microfine toner . Up to 14 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 )and up to 15 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (Letter paper). True 600 x 600 , 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) for graphics with microfine toner Up to 14 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4)and up to 15 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (Letter paper).Versatile Paper Handling The printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. The paper cassette can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive A5 and A6 sizes of paper. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by sheet so you can use a variety of types and sizes of paper. Front Operation Basic operation of the printer can be controlled from the front panel. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me, and Windows NT 4.0/2000 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. You can easily install them into your Windows system using our installer program. The driver supports our unique compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows applications and allows you to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and many layout functions. You can easily setup these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. Printer Status Monitor with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of your printer using bi-directional parallel communications. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is recommended. The printer status monitor program can show the current status of your printer. If an error occurs, the printer status monitor will appear to let you know what to correct. If you have turned on the interactive Help ( Windows 95/98/Me only) you can get visual guidance on your PC screen on the actions in the event of certain printer errors. Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup is a convenient utility to allow you to make changes to frequently used driver settings easily without having to open the printer properties selection box every time. It is launched automatically into the task tray when this printer driver is selected. You can change the settings by clicking on the icon with the right mouse button.

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Enhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in its printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. You can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including large fonts, with the standard printer memory. USB Interface (for Windows 98/Me/2000, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 using USB with HL-1440/1450/1470N only) The printer can be connected using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface to a PC or Mac which has a USB interface. Drivers that allow you to use the USB port are provided on the CDROM supplied with the printer. Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (for HL-1440/1450/1470N only) The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is available on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. When you operate your computer in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this program allows you to easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup and emulations. This program also provides a status monitor program, which is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. It can monitor the printer status while running in the background and report the current status or errors on your computer screen. Popular Printer Emulation Support (for HL-1440/1450/1470N only) These printers support the following printer emulation modes; The HL-1440 supports HP LaserJet IIP.The HL-1450/1470N supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. . When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you can use any of these emulations to operate the HL-1450/1470N printers. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. If you want to set the printer emulation, you can do it using the Remote Printer Console Program. High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology (for HL-1450/1470N only) High Resolution Control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to get smooth text print quality. Advanced Photoscale Technology (APT) enables the printer to print graphics in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. Use this function when you want to print photographic images. Environment-Friendly This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner. It is useful for obtaining draft copies for proof-reading. You can select the economy modes through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer. Sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption when the printer is not in use for a certain period of time. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1230), 6W (HL-1440/1450) or 12W (HL-1470N) when in sleep mode. Since the toner cartridge is separate from the drum unit, you need to replace only the toner cartridge after around 3,000 pages for the standard cartridge and around 6,000 pages for the optional high-capacity cartridge, which is both cost effective and ecologically friendly.

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Bar Code Print (for HL-1450/1470N only) The printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes;
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Code 39 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Codabar

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US-PostNet ISBN UPC-A UPC-E

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EAN-8 EAN-13 EAN-128

Network Feature (for HL-1470N only) The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as standard. This allows multiple host computers to share the printer on a 10/100Mbit Ethernet network. Any users can print their jobs as if the printer was directly connected to their computer. Users on Windows® ® 95/98/Me, Windows NT4.0/2000 , UNIX, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer simultaneously can access this printer. For further information, see the Network User's Guide supplied with the printer.

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2.

OVERVIEW

Output tray Tray extension flap

Control panel Front cover

Manual feed paper guides Manual feed slot Paper cassette Fig. 1-1 Paper indicator

HL-1230/1440

Rear cover USB interface connector (for HL-1440 only) Parallel interface connector Power switch AC power inlet Fig. 1-2

HL-1450/1470N
Network interface (for HL-1470N only)

Rear cover Modular jack for Lower Tray Unit USB interface connector Parallel interface connector AC power inlet Fig. 1-3 Power switch

Network board (for HL-1470N only)
10/100BASE TX LFA TEST

Network port

LED

Test button

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3.
3.1

SPECIFICATIONS
Printing
Print method Laser Resolution Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Wave length: Output: HL-1230: 780 nm 5mW max 600 x 600 dots/inch,300 x 300 dots/inch ( for Windows ) 1200(H) x 600(V) dots/inch (for Windows DIB graphics and Machintosh for graphics) 600 x 600 dots/inch,300 x 300 dots/inch (for Windows and Machintosh) 300 x 300 dots/inch (under DOS) HL-1450: 1200(H) x 600(V) dots/inch (for Windows DIB graphics and Machintosh for graphics) 600 x 600 dots/inch,300 x 300 dots/inch (for Windows and Machintosh) 600 x 600 dots/inch (under DOS) 600 x 600 dots/inch ,300 x 300 dots/inch(for HRC) HL-1470N: 1200(H) x 600(V) dots/inch (for Windows DIB graphics and Machintosh for graphics) 600 x 600 dots/inch,300 x 300 dots/inch (for Windows and Machintosh) 600 x 600 dots/inch (for DOS) 600 x 600 dots/inch ,300 x 300 dots/inch(for HRC)

HL-1440:

Print quality Print speed

Normal printing mode Economy printing mode HL-1230: Up to 12 pages/minute

HL-1440/1450/1470N: Up to 14 pages/minute* (when loading A4 from the paper cassette.) Up to 15 pages/minute (when loading letter-size paper from the paper cassette.) Warm-up First print Print media Max. 25 seconds at 23°C (73.4°F) 15 seconds (when loading A4 or Letter-size paper from the paper cassette.) Toner cartridge Life expectancy: 3,000 pages/cartridge (Standard cartridge) 6,000 pages/cartridge (High-capacity cartridge) (when printing A4 or Letter-size paper at 5% print coverage) Developer Drum unit

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Life expectancy:

20,000 pages/drum unit

*NOTE: Print speed varies depending on the paper size or media type. For details, refer to APPENDIX 3 `PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS'.

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3.2

Functions
CPU Emulation HL-1230/1440: HL-1450/1470N: HL-1230: HL-1440: MB86833 66MHz MB86832 66MHz

Brother Printing Solution for Windows Brother Printing Solution for Windows HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4)

HL-1450/1470N:Brother Printing Solution for Windows Automatic emulation selection among HP LaserJet 6P (PCL level 6), Brother BR-Script Level 2, EPSON FX850 or IBM Proprinter XL Printer driver · Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0/2000 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode · Windows 95/98/Me driver, supporting bi-directional capacity PPD file driver for Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0/2000 driver (for HL-1450/1470N ) · iMac, Power Macintosh G3 with USB printer driver (for HL1440/1450/1470N only) · Bi-directional parallel · Universal Serial Bus (USB) (for HL-1440/1450/1470N only) · 10/100 BaseTX Ethernet network interface (for HL-1470N only) Memory HL-1230 HL-1440: No memory expansion is possible 2.0 Mbytes of standard memory and a slot for optional additional memory Expandable up to 34 Mbytes by installing an industry standard SIMM for HL-1440 HL-1450/1470N: 4.0 Mbytes of standard memory plus a standard 4.0 Mbytes SIMM. Expandable up to 36 Mbytes by Exchanging the industry standard SIMM Control panel Diagnostics 1 button and 4 LEDs Self-diagnostic program

Interface

*NOTE: The SIMM must have the following specifications; Type: 72 pin (Both EDO RAM and Fast page mode DRAM can be used.) Access time: 60 nsec - 80 nsec Capacity: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 Mbyte (Although the 64 Mbyte SIMM can be installed, only 32 Mbyte is effective.) Height: 35.0 mm (1.38 inches) or less Output: 32 bit or 36 bit (independent of parity)

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3.3

Electrical and Mechanical
Power source Power consumption (Under 25°C / 77°F) U.S.A. and Canada: Europe and Australia: Printing (peak)*: Printing (average): Standing by: Sleep*: AC 110 to 120V, 50 Hz/60 Hz AC 220 to 240V, 50 Hz/60 Hz 940 W or less 340 W or less 70 W or less 5 W or less (HL-1230) 6 W or less (HL-1440/1450) 12 W or less (HL-1470N)

Noise Temperature

Printing: Standing by:

50 dB A or less Silent

Operating: 10 to 32.5°C (50 to 90.5°F) Non operating: 0 to 40°C (38 to 104°F) Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) Operating: Storage: 20 to 80% (non condensing) 10 to 85% (non condensing)

Humidity Dimensions (W x D x H)

360 x 370 x 235 mm (14.2 x 14.6 x 9.3 inches) Legal paper cassette installed: 360 x 430 x 235 mm (14.2 x 16.9 x 9.3 inches) A4 lower paper cassette installed: 360 x 370 x 345 mm (HL-1450/1470N only) (14.2 x 14.6 x 13.6 inches) Legal lower paper cassette installed: 360 x 430 x 345 mm (HL-1450/1470N only) (14.2 x 16.9 x 13.6 inches)

A4 paper cassette installed:

Weight *NOTE:

Approx. 9.2 kg (20.3 lb.) including the drum unit. Approx. 12.7 kg (27.9 lb.) including the drum unit and Lower Tray unit.

· The peak figure of power consumption is worked out when the halogen heater lamp is turned ON. · The peak figure of power consumption is worked out excluding inrush current value. · The peak figure of power consumption is a reference value and should be used internally at Brother offices only. · The power consumption figure quoted for sleep mode is when the fan has stopped.

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3.4

Network (for HL-1470N only ,Option for HL-1230/1440/1450 )
Type / Speed Protocols 10/100 Base TX Ethernet Auto speed detection · HL-1230/1440/1450 · · · Management · · · · · TCP/IP,IPX/SPX,NetBEUI,DLC/LLC,DEC LAT,Banyan VINES HL-1470N TCP/IP,AppleTalk,PIPX/SPX,DLC/LLC Web Based Management BRAdmin Professional Windows based management utility TELNET and Netware Command Console SNMP/MIB II HP JetAdmin / Web JetAdmin compatible

Firmware update Supplied software

2MB flash ROM. Use BRAdmin Professional when upgrading print server software or BOOTP, TFTP PUT/GET or IPX for Netware. · BRAdmin Professional management utility (for Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000) · Port driver for Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 LPR port driver (for Windows 95/98/Me only) NetBIOS port driver SMTP port driver

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3.5
3.5.1

Paper
Feedable paper (1) Type & size Feeding source Paper cassette Manual feed slot Paper type Normal paper Transparencies Normal paper Paper size A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal* A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) DL, C5, COM10, Monarch, B5 (ISO) A4, Letter A4, Letter 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, Executive, Legal*

Envelopes Labels Transparencies Other sizes Optional lower paper cassette
(HL-1450/1470N only)

Normal paper Transparencies

*NOTE: Legal-size paper can be printed with the standard paper cassette or the optional lower cassette for the US and Canada models only. Other paper specifications Cut sheet Basis weight Caliper Moisture content Cut sheet Basis weight Caliper Moisture content 60 to 161 g/m (16 to 43 lb.) 0.08 to 0.2 mm (0.003 to 0.008 in.) 4% to 6% by weight
2 2

60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb.) 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) 4% to 6% by weight

2

Envelope 75 to 90 g/m (20 to 24 lb.) single thickness 0.084 to 0.14 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) single thickness 4% to 6% by weight

(3) Recommended paper · · · · Letter: A4: Label: Transparency: CAUTION: Xerox 4200 (75 g/m ) 2 Xerox 80 Premier Paper (80 g/m ) Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 or equivalent
2

When you are choosing print media, be sure to follow the information given below to prevent any paper jams, print quality problems or printer damage; · It is recommended to use long-grained paper for the best print quality. If short-grained paper is being used, it might be the cause of paper jams. · Use neutral paper. Do not use acid paper to avoid any damage to the drum unit.

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· Avoid using coated paper such as vinyl coated paper. · Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. · It is recommended to use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers. · Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or the printer will be damaged. · Before loading paper with holes such as organizer sheets, be sure to fan the stack well. · Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together. The glue that is used might caused damaged to the printer. · When printing on the back of pre-printed paper, if the paper is curled, be sure to straighten the paper as much as possible. · Different types of paper should not be loaded at the same time in the paper cassette to avoid any paper jams or misfeeds.

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3.5.2

Paper cassette capacity (1) Maximum load height Paper cassette: Up to 27mm (1.06 inches) in height 2 (250 sheets of 80 g/m A4/Letter paper) 10 sheets

(2) Paper feed conditions Type Weight 60 to 105 g/m 161 g/m Labels Special paper (cut sheet) Envelopes Organizers 3.5.3 Print delivery (1) Output tray stacking capacity: Maximum 150 sheets (80 g/m ) face-down only 1 sheet **Thicker paper printing is recommended. face-up only
2 2 2

Cassette

Manual feed (1 sheet)

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(250 sheet)

Normal paper (cut sheet)

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(2) Straight paper path output at the rear of the printer capacity: NOTE: · When using the straight paper path feed and the rear output method for thicker paper printing, lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. · Face-down: Face-up: Delivery with the printed face of the paper downwards. Delivery with the printed face of the paper upwards.

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3.6
3.6.1

Printing Area
Effective printing area The effective printing area means the area within which the printing of all the data received without any omissions can be guaranteed. (1) Supported by the engine
208mm 25 4.23mm 2,400 (80 characters) 25

(2) Supported by the emulation

NOTE: · The units in the above figure are dot size based on 300 dpi resolution. · 25 dots at both sides is for italic characters.
4.23mm

3.6.2

Print guaranteed area

F E

A C E

B

D

F

The values above vary depending on the paper size. For details, see the table on the next page.

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The table below shows the print guaranteed areas for each paper size. Size A4 Letter Legal B 5 (ISO) Executive A5 A6 Organizer (J size) Organizer (K size) Organizer (L size) COM10 MONARCH C5 DL A 210.0 mm 8.27" (2,480 dots) 215.9 mm 8.5" (2,550 dots) 215.9 mm 8.5" (2,550 dots) 176.0 mm 6.93" (2,078 dots) 184.15 mm 7.25" (2,175 dots) 148.5 mm 5.85" (1,754 dots) 105.0 mm 4.13" (1,240 dots) 69.85 mm 2.75" (825 dots) 95.25 mm 3.75" (1,125 dots) 139.7 mm 5.5" (1,650 dots) 104.78 mm 4.125" (1,237 dots) 98.43 mm 3.875" (1,162 dots) 162 mm 6.38" (1,913 dots) 110 mm 4.33" (1,299 dots) B 297.0 mm 11.69" (3,507 dots) 279.4 mm 11.0" (3,300 dots) 355.6 mm 14.0" (4,200 dots) 250.0 mm 9.84" (2,952 dots) 266.7 mm 10.5" (3,150 dots) 210.0 mm 8.27" (2,480 dots) 148.5 mm 5.85" (1,754 dots) 116.0 mm 4.57" (1,370 dots) 171.45 mm 6.75" (2,025 dots) 215.9 mm 8.5" (2,550 dots) 241.3 mm 9.5" (2,850 dots) 190.5 mm 7.5" (2,250 dots) 229 mm 9.01" (2,704 dots) 220 mm 8.66" (2,598 dots) C 203.2 mm 8.0" (2,400 dots) 203.2 mm 8.0" (2,400 dots) 203.2 mm 8.0" (2,400 dots) 164.0 mm 6.46" (1,936 dots) 175.7 mm 6.92" (2,025 dots) 136.5 mm 5.37" (1,612 dots) 93.0 mm 3.66" (1,098 dots) 56.2 mm 2.21" (675 dots) 86.78 mm 3.42" (975 dots) 131.23 mm 5.17" (1,500 dots) 92.11 mm 3.63" (1,087 dots) 85.7 mm 3.37" (1,012 dots) 150.0 mm 5.9" (1,771 dots) 98.0 mm 3.86" (1,157 dots) D 288.5 mm 11.36" (3,407 dots) 270.9 mm 10.67" (3,200 dots) 347.1 mm 13.67" (4,100 dots) 241.5 mm 9.5" (2,852 dots) 258.2 mm 10.17" (3,050 dots) 201.5 mm 7.93" (2,380 dots) 140.0 mm 5.51" (1,654 dots) 107.5 mm 4.23" (1,270 dots) 162.98 mm 6.42" (1,925 dots) 207.43 mm 8.17" (2,450 dots) 232.8 mm 9.16" (2,750 dots) 182.0 mm 7.16" (2,150 dots) 220.5 mm 8.68" (2,604 dots) 211.5 mm 8.33" (2,498 dots) E 3.4 mm 0.13" (40 dots) 6.35 mm 0.25" (75 dots) F 4.23 mm 0.17" (50 dots)

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6.35 mm 0.25" (75 dots) 6.01 mm 0.24" (71 dots)

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6.35 mm 0.25" (75 dots)

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6.01 mm 0.24" (71 dots)

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NOTE: · The paper sizes indicated here should conform to the nominal dimensions specified by JIS. · A4 paper must accommodate 80 characters printed in pica pitch (203.2 mm). · The dot size is based on 300 dpi resolution. · Organizer is not supported by any printer emulations (commands).

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Paper cassettle

Drum unit (with Toner cartridge included)

Documents

CD-ROM

AC cord







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Hub

L-LED
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F-LED
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A-LED
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CHAPTER 3
1.
1.1

THEORY OF OPERATION

ELECTRONICS
General Block Diagram
HL-1230/1440 Fig. 3-1 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1230/1440 printer.
Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) (HL-1440 only) Control system RAM 2MB
Expansion memory I/O (HL-1440 only)

Low-voltage power supply block

Interface block Video control block
(HL-1230: Parallel) (HL1440: Parallel/USB)

Engine control block

Operation block (Control panel)

High-voltage power supply block

Laser unit

Drive block (DC motor)

Paper tray unit Paper cassette

Drum unit Transfer block

Manual feed

Fixing unit Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Paper eject block
Fig. 3- 1 Developing block

Paper feed system

Toner cartridge Image generation system

Fig. 3-1

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HL-1450 Fig. 3-2 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1450 printer.

Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes)

Control system RAM 4MB Expansion memory I/O
External device

Low-voltage power supply block

Video control block

Interface block (Parallel/USB)

Engine control block

Operation block (Control panel)

High-voltage power supply block

Laser unit

Drive block (DC motor)

Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed

Drum unit Transfer block

Fixing unit Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Paper eject block Developing block Toner cartridge Image generation system

Paper feed system

Fig. 3-2

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HL-1470N Fig. 3-3 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1470N printer.

Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes)

Ethernet 10/100 Base TX

Control system RAM 4MB Expansion memory I/O PCI bus

Low-voltage power supply block

Video control block

Interface block (Parallel / USB)

Engine control block

Operation block (Control panel)

High-voltage power supply block

Laser unit

Drive block (DC motor)

Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed

Drum unit Transfer block

Fixing unit Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Paper eject block Developing block Toner cartridge Image generation system

Paper feed system

Fig. 3-3

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External device

External device

Network board

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Main PCB Block Diagram
HL-1230/1440 Fig. 3-4 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1230/1440 printer.
A S I C

CPU Core Reset Circuit (MB86833) BUS INT Oscillator (33.33MHz)

Address Decoder Program + Font ROM 1.0 Mbytes DRAM Control

Timer RAM (2.0 Mbytes) FIFO

Option RAM (SIMM) (max.32Mbytes) (HL-1440 only)

CDCC Parallel I/O

To PC

USB I/O (HL-1440 only)

To PC

Soft Support

EEPROM (128

8 bits)

EEPROM I/O

Engine Control I/O

To Engine PCB

Fig. 3-4

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HL-1450 Fig. 3-5 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1450 printer.
A S I C

CPU Core Reset Circuit (MB86832) BUS INT Oscillator (33.33MHz)

Address Decoder Program + Font ROM 8.0 Mbytes DRAM Control

Timer RAM (4.0 Mbytes) FIFO

Option RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) CDCC Parallel I/O To PC

USB I/O

To PC

Soft Support

EEPROM (512 x 8 bits)

EEPROM I/O

Engine Control I/O

To Engine PCB

Fig. 3-5

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HL-1470N Fig. 3-6 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1470N printer.
A S I C

CPU Core Reset Circuit (MB86832) BUS INT Oscillator (33.33MHz)

Address Decoder Program + Font ROM 8.0 Mbytes DRAM Control

Timer Flash ROM (2.0 Mbytes) FIFO

RAM (4.0 Mbytes) CDCC Parallel I/O To PC

USB I/O Option RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes)

To PC

Soft Support

EEPROM (8192 x 8 bits)

EEPROM I/O

Engine Control I/O

To Engine PCB To PC or Hub Network Board PCI Bus Control

Fig. 3-6

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1.3

Main PCB
For the entire circuit diagram of the main PCB, see Appendix 11 to 17.

1.3.1

ASIC HL-1230/1440 A Fujitsu 32bit RISC CPU, MB86833 (SPARC lite) is built in the ASIC. While the CPU is driven with a clock frequency of 33 MHz in the user logic block, it itself runs at 66 MHz, which is generated by multiplying the source clock by two. The functions of the interface block communication with external devices are described below; (1) IEEE1284 Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. It is applicable to both normal receiving and bi-directional communication (nibble mode, byte mode, ECP mode). (2) USB interface (for HL-1440 only) Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. The transmission speed is 12Mbps. (3) Engine GA transfer circuit Communicates with the engine GA by a full-duplex synchronous serial method. The communication speed is 2Mbps.

Fig. 3-7

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HL-1450/1470N A Fujitsu 32bit RISC CPU, MB86832 (SPARC lite) is built in the ASIC. While the CPU is driven with a clock frequency of 33 MHz in the user logic block, it itself runs at 66 MHz, which is generated by multiplying the source clock by two. The functions of the interface block communication with external devices are described below; (1) IEEE1284 Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. It is applicable to both normal receiving and bi-directional communication (nibble mode, byte mode, ECP mode). (2) USB interface Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. The transmission speed is 12Mbps. (3) Engine GA transfer circuit Communicates with the engine GA by a full-duplex synchronous serial method. The communication speed is 2Mbps. (4) PCI interface (for HL1470N only) Sends and receives the data to and from the Ethernet controller `AM79C973AKC'. It is PCI specification revision 2.2 compliant.

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Fig. 3-8

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1.3.2

ROM HL-1230/1440 An 8 Mbits ROM (x 16 bit) is fitted.

Fig. 3-9

HL-1450 Two 64 Mbits ROMs (x 32 bit) are fitted.

Fig. 3-10

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HL-1470N Two 32 Mbits ROMs (x 16 bit) are fitted.

Fig. 3-11

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1.3.3

Flash ROM (for HL-1470N only) HL-1470N Two 8 Mbits flash ROMs (x 16 bit) are fitted.

Fig. 3-12

1.3.4

DRAM HL-1230/1440 A 16M-bit DRAM (x 16 bits) is used as the RAM.

Fig. 3-13

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HL-1450/1470N Two 16M-bit DRAMs (x 16 bits) are used as the RAM.

Fig. 3-14

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1.3.5

Optional RAM

HL-1440 A 32bit (72 pin) SIMM can be fitted as optional RAM. The main PCB has one slot and the capacity of SIMM can be from 1 Mbyte to 32 Mbytes.

Fig. 3-15

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HL-1450/1470N A 32bit (72 pin) SIMM can be fitted as optional RAM. The main PCB has one slot and the capacity of SIMM can be from 1 Mbyte to 32 Mbytes.

Fig. 3-16

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1.3.6

PCI bus HL-1470N The interface of the PCI bus is PCI specification revision 2.2 compliant.

Fig. 3-17

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1.3.7

EEPROM HL-1230/1440 The EEPROM is X24C01A type of two-wire method with a 128 x 8 bits configuration.

Fig. 3-18

HL-1450 The EEPROM is X24C04 type of two-wire method with a 512 x 8 bits configuration.

Fig. 3-19

HL-1470N The EEPROM is X24C32 type of two-wire method with a 8192 x 8 bits configuration.

Fig. 3-20

1.3.8

Reset circuit HL-1230/1440 The reset IC is a RN5VD42A. The reset voltage is 4.2V (typ.) and the LOW period of reset is 80ms (typ.)

Fig. 3-21

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HL-1450/1470N The reset IC is a RN5VD42A. The reset voltage is 4.2V (typ.) and the LOW period of reset is 80ms (typ.)

Fig. 3-22

1.3.9

Engine I/O HL-1230/1440 Fig. 3-22 shows the engine interface circuit. The interface with the engine PCB is by fullduplex synchronous serial method.

Fig. 3-23

HL-1450/1470N Fig. 3-23 shows the engine interface circuit. The interface with the engine PCB is by fullduplex synchronous serial method.

Fig. 3-24

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1.4

Engine PCB
The gate array which transforms the serial signal from the main PCB into the parallel signal is mounted on the engine PCB. The engine PCB controls the following parts by using the transferred signal data;
· · · · · · ·

Main motor Panel PCB Fan motor

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Toner sensor Cover sensor Front registration sensor

· Rear registration sensor Thermistor · Polygon motor Upper paper cassette sensor (HL-1450/1470N only) · Solenoid Lower paper cassette registration sensor (HL-1450/1470N only) · High-voltage power supply Jam sensor

For the circuit diagram of the engine PCB, see Appendix 18.

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BR-net PCB (for HL-1470N only)
The BR-net PCB is connected to the ASIC mounted on the main PCB through the PCI bus. The Ethernet controller, AM79C973AKC is mounted on the BR-net PCB. The controller incorporates the 10/100 Mbps physical interface which conforms to IEEE 802.3 and is connected with the external Ethernet through the RJ-45 connector. For the circuit diagram of the BR-net PCB, see Appendix 19.

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1.6
1.6.1

Power Supply
Low-voltage power supply The power supply uses a switching regulation system to generate the regulated DC power (+5V and +24V), which are converted from the AC line. The regulated output and the production code of each power supply are listed below; Regulated Output +5V / 1.6 A +24V / 2.15 A Production Code 100V: MPW1555 200V: MPW1455

For the circuit diagram of the low-voltage power supply PCB, see Appendix 20 or 21.

(Heater)
Thermal Fuse Lightning Surge Absorber Heater Circuit Lamp

Fuse

Feedback

Fuse Line Filter

Rectifier

Oscillator

(Engin Circuit)

24V 24V Regulation Circuit

5V 5V Regulation Circuit

Fig. 3-25

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1.6.2

High-voltage power supply The high-voltage power supply generates and outputs the voltages and currents for the charging, development and transfer functions. For the circuit diagram of the high-voltage power supply PCB, see Appendix 22.

R1 24VI

Current Regulator

B1

Voltage Regulator

Transfer Roller Supply Roller Photosensitive Drum Development Roller

VR22

Current Regulator Corona Unit B102 Q81

Voltage Regulator

B101 Q101 GND

Voltage Regulator

Z51

VR51

Fig. 3-26

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2.

MECHANICS

2.1

Overview of Printing Mechanism

Second eject roller Photosensitive drum Laser Unit Polygon mirror Scanner motor Development roller Blade Agitator Toner sensor Supply roller Drum Unit Paper feed roller Ppaper pick-up roller
Eject sensor lever Pressure roller

Thermistor Heat roller

Cleaner

Corona wire

Rear cover

Jam sensor lever

First eject roller

Rear cover Fixing Unit Transfer roller

Fixing unit

Cassette pressure roller

Separation pad

Paper Pressure plate

Paper Cassette Rear registration sensor lever Fig. 3-27

Front registration sensor lever

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Laser Unit Network Board (HL-1470N) Laser Polygon Motor Drum Unit Main PCB Engine PCB
Front Registration Sensor Rear Registration Sensor

Cover Sensor (B)

Primary Charger (Corona Wire) HighVoltage Power Supply PCB Primary Charger (Grid) Development Roller Supply Roller Transfer Roller

Low-Voltage Power Supply PCB

Upper Paper Cassette Sensor (HL-1450/1470N) Lower Paper Cassette Registration Sensor (HL-1450/1470N)

Fixing Unit Halogen Heater Lamp

Solenoid Fan Motor Main Motor Toner Sensor PCB (light emission) Toner Sensor PCB (light reception) Thermistor (for Heat Roller) Panel PCB Jam Sensor PCB Cover Sensor (A)

Fig. 3-28

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2.2
2.2.1

Paper Transfer
Paper supply The paper pick-up roller picks up one sheet of paper from the paper cassette every time it is rotated and feeds it to the paper feed roller.
Pinch roller Paper feed roller Paper pick-up roller

Front registration sensor lever

Pinch roller

Pressure plate Fig. 3-29

Separation pad

The paper is gripped between the paper pick-up roller and the separation pad and separated into individual sheets. The pick-up roller is directly connected to the clutch mechanism, whose rotation is stopped by the stopper arm. When the pick-up solenoid is activated, the clutch mechanism is engaged by the solenoid action and the paper pick-up roller is driven. The paper drawn out of the tray by the pick-up roller pushes against the front registration sensor lever and the paper top position/absence of paper is detected by sensing the motion of the lever. 2.2.2 Paper registration After the paper top position is detected by the front registration sensor, the paper, separated into individual sheets by the paper pick-up roller, is fed further for a specified time, and the paper top position reaches the paper feed roller so that the paper skew is adjusted. Then, the solenoid is turned off, the paper feed roller starts turning, and the paper is fed to the transfer block in the drum unit.

Photosensitive drum

Paper feed roller

Transfer roller Rear registration sensor lever Fig. 3-30

The rear registration sensor in the path from the feed roller to the transfer roller controls the first print position on the paper.

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2.2.3

Paper eject After the printing image on the photosensitive drum is transferred onto the paper, the paper is fed to the fixing unit to fix unfixed toner onto the paper. Afterwards, the paper is ejected from the fixing unit by the first eject roller in the fixing unit. The eject sensor lever detects whether the paper is ejected correctly or not. And Eject actuator 2 protects from accordion jam in the fixing unit when the tip of the paper doesn't eject from the unit. After the paper exits from the first eject roller, the paper is turned by the rear cover and ejected face down into the top output tray through the second eject roller. If the rear cover is open, the paper is ejected face up straight to the printer rear (straight paper path).

Second eject roller

Rear cover

Jam sensor lever

First eject roller Eject sensor lever

Fig. 3-31

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2.3
2.3.1

Sensors
Cover sensors A and B Detect opening and closing of the front cover.

Cover sensor (B)

Cover sensor (A)

Fig. 3-32

2.3.2

Toner sensor Detects if there is toner in the toner cartridge. The toner sensor at the left side emits light through the window on the left side of the toner cartridge, then the toner sensor at the right side receives it when the toner is low. They also detect whether or not the drum unit is installed. (The toner cartridge is installed in the drum unit.)

Toner sensor (light reception)

Toner sensor (light emission)

Fig. 3-33

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2.4
2.4.1

Drum Unit
Photosensitive drum Generates the latent electrostatic image and develops the image on the drum surface.

2.4.2

Primary charger Forms a uniform charge on the drum surface. (1) Corona wire Generates the ion charge on the drum. (2) Grid Spreads the ion charge evenly over the drum surface.

2.4.3

Transfer roller Transfers the toner image to the paper from the drum surface.

2.4.4

Cleaner Removes the paper dust or dirt on the surface of the photosensitive drum.

2.5

Toner Cartridge
Develops the electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum with toner and forms the visible image.

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2.6
2.6.1

Print Process
Charging The drum is charged to approximately 870V by an ion charge which is generated by the primary charger. The charge is generated by ionization of the corona wire, which has a DC bias from the high-voltage power supply applied to it. The flow of the ion charge is controlled by the grid to ensure it is distributed evenly on the drum surface. The aluminum drum sleeve in the photosensitive drum is grounded.

Voltage Regulator

+ + + -- + ++ - - - ++ + + 870V + + + + + + + + + ++

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Aluminum drum sleeve Organic Photoconductor layer Grid

Photosensitive Drum

HVPS

Corona wire
Fig. 3-34

The primary charge uses a corona wire, but since the drum is positively charged, only less than 1/10 of the usual quantity of ozone is generated compared with the negatively charged drum. The level of ozone expelled from the printer is therefore not harmful to the human body. Applicable safety standards have been complied with. 2.6.2 Exposure stage After the drum is positively charged, it is exposed to the light emitted from the laser unit.
Drum Laser beam

Paper Laser beam Laser detector Laser diode Motor Lens Fig. 3-35 f lens Polygon mirror

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The area exposed to the laser beam is the image to be printed. The surface potential of the exposed area is reduced, forming the electrostatic image to be printed.
1 Cycle of drum 1 2 Primary charging Laser beam exposure and developing (a) Unexposed area ( Non image area ) (b) Exposed area ( Image area ) Transfer the image to paper

Surface Potential (V)

1 +870

2 (a)

3

+420 (b) +200

3

Drum Sleeve 0 Time
Fig. 3-36

2.6.3

Developing Developing causes the toner to be attracted to the electrostatic image on the drum so as to transform it into a visible image. The developer consists of a non-magnetic toner. The development roller is made of conductive rubber and the supply roller (which is also made of conductive sponge) rotate against each other. The toner is charged and carried from the supply roller to the development roller. The toner adheres to the development roller and is conveyed to the photosensitive drum at an even thickness controlled by the blade. The toner is nipped between the development roller and the drum and developed onto the latent image on the drum. The electrostatic field between the drum and the development roller, which is DC-biased from the high-voltage power supply, creates the electrostatic potential to attract toner particles from the development roller to the latent image area on the drum surface.
Blade Development roller Corona wire

Photosensitive drum

Transfer roller

Supply roller

Fig. 3-37

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2.6.4

Transfer (1) Transfer process After the drum has been charged and exposed, and has received a developed image, the toner formed is transferred onto the paper by applying a negative charge to the back of the paper. The negative charge applied to the paper causes the positively charged toner to leave the drum, and adhere to the paper. As a result, the image is visible on the paper. (2) Cleaning process of transfer roller If the toner is not transferred onto the paper perfectly it is possible that there may be residual toner on the drum which will adhere to the transfer roller. The transfer voltage changes to a positive voltage during non-printing rotation of the drum. Therefore the transfer roller is cleaned by returning the positively charged toner adhering to the transfer roller onto the photo-conductive drum.

2.6.5

Fixing stage The image transferred to the paper by static electricity is fixed by heat and pressure when passing through the heat roller and the pressure roller in the fixing unit. The thermistor keeps the surface temperature of the heat roller constant by detecting the surface temperature of the heat roller and turning on or off the halogen heater lamp.

Heat roller Thermistor

First eject roller

Pressure roller

Fig. 3-38

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BASE PLATE

PCBs
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DRUM UNIT 13

14 LOWER TRAY RELAY PCB ASSY (HL-1250/1270N only)

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PAPER CASSETTE

MAIN PCB ASSY 15

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NETWORK BOARD (HL-1270N only) SIMM (HL-1440/1450/1470N only) FRONT COVER 16

LOW-VOLTAGE PS PCB ASSY 17 PANEL PCB ASSY

5

6

ENGINE PCB ASSY / HIGH-VOLTAGE PS PCB ASSY 20

B
18 SOLENOID ASSY 19 FAN MOTOR ASSY

7

TOP COVER

TONER SENSOR PCB ASSY (emission) 21

A

8

MAIN COVER

TONER SENSOR PCB ASSY (reception)

9

LASER UNIT

10

DRIVE UNIT

11

FIXING UNIT 23

A
22 PAPER PICK-UP ROLLER ASSY

B
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PAPER FEED ROLLER ASSY

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

To avoid creating secondary problems by mishandling, follow the warnings below during maintenance work.

WARNING
(1) Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before accessing any parts inside the printer. (2) Some parts inside the printer are extremely hot immediately after the printer is used. When opening the front cover or rear cover to access any parts inside the printer, never touch the red colored parts shown in the following figures.

1.

CONSUMABLE PARTS
The consumable parts described in this section are parts which are subject to deterioration or damage and should be replaced at least once during the period of warranty of the product if any print quality problem appears.

1.1

Drum Unit
The Drum LED is on when the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Life expectancy: 20,000 pages NOTE: There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use, the number of pages per print job, etc. (1) Open the front cover of the printer and pull out the drum unit. (2) Place the drum unit on a flat, horizontal surface, and remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit while pushing the lock lever down with your right hand. (Fig. 5-1) (3) Unpack the new drum unit.
Fig. 5-1

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(4) Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until it locks into place, indicated by a click. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. (Fig. 5-2) (5) Install the new drum unit into the printer. Check that the printer is turned on, the front cover is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs illuminate.
Fig. 5-2

(6) Press the control panel button until all the LEDs are on. (The LED turns on in sequence from top to bottom.) The drum page counter is reset. (7) Close the front cover, and check that the Drum LED is now off.

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CAUTION:

· For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner. The product should only be used in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation.. · Only unpack a drum unit immediately before you need to install it into the printer. If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. · Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. · Do not reset the page counter when replacing the toner cartridge only.

1.2

Toner Cartridge
Toner low: Toner empty: Life expectancy: The Data and Alarm LEDs blink once every five seconds. The Data and Alarm LEDs blink once every second. 3,000 pages/standard toner cartridge 6,000 pages/high-capacity toner cartridge (When printing A4- or Letter-size paper at 5% print coverage)

NOTE: There are many factors that determine the actual toner life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper that you use, the number of pages per print job, etc. (1) Open the front cover, and pull out the drum unit from the printer. (2) Place the drum unit containing the old toner cartridge on a flat, horizontal surface, and remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit while pushing the lock lever down with your right hand. (3) Unpack the new toner cartridge, and gently rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times keeping it horizontal. (Fig. 5-3)
Fig. 5-3

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(4) Remove the protective cover. (Fig. 5-4) (5) Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until it locks into place, indicated by a click. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically.

Fig. 5-4

(6) Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the wire cleaner (blue tab) to the right end and left end several times. (Fig. 5-5) (7) Return the cleaner to the home position before re-installing the drum unit. (8) Re-install the drum unit into the printer and close the front cover.

Fig. 5-5

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CAUTION:

· Keep the drum unit level after removing the toner cartridge to avoid possible toner spill or scatter. · Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately. · Only unpack a toner cartridge immediately before you need to install it into the printer. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened · If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. · Use a Brother genuine toner cartridge which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. · Printing with a 3rd party toner or toner cartridge may reduce not only the printing quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. It may also cause serious damage to the performance and life of a genuine Brother drum unit. Warranty cover is not applied to problems caused by the use of 3rd party toner or toner cartridges. · Make sure that the wire cleaner on the drum unit is returned to the home position (L mark position) before re-installing the drum unit into the printer, or printed pages may have vertical stripes. (Refer to Fig. 5-5.) · Install the toner cartridge immediately after you remove the protective part. Do not touch the development roller and photosensitive drum colored red as shown below;

Fig. 5-6

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2.

PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
Periodical replacement parts are the parts to be replaced periodically to maintain product quality. These parts would affect the product quality greatly if they lost their function even if they do not appear to be damaged or there is no change in their appearance.) The periodical replacement parts listed below should be replaced at the service center referring to the service life. For the procedures to replace these parts, refer to CHAPTER 4 "DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY". Parts Name Fixing Unit (115V) Fixing Unit (230V) Separation Pad Holder ASSY Paper Pick-up Roller ASSY Part No. LJ5829001 LJ5830001 UL9084001 UL9066001 Qty 1 1 1 1 Service life (number of prints) 50,000 pages 50,000 pages 50,000 pages 50,000 pages Replacement Procedure See P. 4-18. See P. 4-18. See P. 4-4. See P. 4-38.

NOTE: The above table shows only estimated values. They are subject to change without prior notice.

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3.

PERIODICAL CLEANING
Clean the following parts periodically to avoid any printer problems or print image defects.

While drum unit and scanner window cleaning basically can be implemented by the end user, the electrical terminals inside the printer and on the drum unit should be cleaned by a service technician. Instruct the users not to touch those terminals.

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CAUTION:

3.1

Cleaning the Printer Exterior
Clean the printer exterior to keep the printer clean. 1) 2) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. Wipe dirt and dust away from the printer exterior with a damp cloth and allow the printer to dry completely before turning the power on again. CAUTION:

Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinners or benzene will damage the surface of the printer.

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3.2

Cleaning the Drum Unit
When replacing the drum unit or toner cartridge with a new one, be sure to clean the drum unit. 1) 2) 3) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. Remove the drum unit from the printer. Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the wire cleaner (blue tab) to the right end and left end several times.
Home position (L)

Fig. 5-7

4)

Return the cleaner to the home position. CAUTION:

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Make sure that the wire cleaner on the drum unit is returned to the home position (L mark position) before re-installing the drum unit into the printer, or printed pages may have vertical stripes. 5) Install the drum unit into the printer.

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3.3

Cleaning the Scanner Window
When replacing the drum unit or toner cartridge with a new one, be sure to clean the scanner window. 1) 2) 3) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. Remove the drum unit from the printer. Gently wipe the scanner window (colored magenta in the figures below) with a soft dry cloth.

Fig. 5-8

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· Do not touch the scanner window with your fingers. · Do not wipe the scanner window with cleaning alcohol (isopropyl).

3.4

Clean the Electrical Terminals
To obtain the best print performance, be sure to clean the electrical terminals inside the printer body. 1) 2) 3) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. Remove the drum unit from the printer. Wipe the electrical terminals as shown in the figure below with a soft dry cloth.

Fig. 5-9

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4.

MTBF / MTTR
The meantime between failure (MTBF) and the meantime to repair (MTTR) for this printer are as follows; MTBF: Up to 4,000 hours MTTR: Average 30 minutes

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The printer does not print. Printed page has a problem.

LED is blinking.

2.1 'Operator Calls'

Printed image has a problem.

7 'Image Defects'

2.2 'Service Calls'

4.2 'Paper Feeding Problems'

Status monitor error message appears. Turn off and on the printer power switch. (The same error appers.) Printout is not correct.

3.1 'Error Messages in the Status Monitor' (Service errors only)

8 'Incorrect Printout'

Error message is printed. (Service errors only) 6. 'Malfunctions'

3.2 'Error Message Printouts'

The printer does not load paper.

4.1 'Paper Loading Problems'

Paper jam occurs.

4.2 'Paper Jams'

The printer does not start printing.

5. 'Software Setting Problems'

9. 'Network Problem'

Error occurs.

Confirm the LED indication.

Turn OFF/ON the power switch.

Error occurs again.
YES

NO

See Section 6 'Malfunction'.

Temporary error. Use the printer without corrective action.

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Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data
Time delay : OFF : Blinking









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PCB Engine

+ lead pin - lead pin P5-2 P3-10 P5-3 P3-9

Voltage Approx. 24V Approx. 5V

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I-1 Light

I-2 Dark

I-3 Completely blank

I-4 All black

I-5 Dirt on back of paper

I-6 Black vertical streaks

I-6 Black vertical streaks

I-7 Black horizontal stripes

I-8 Black vertical streaks

I-9 White vertical streaks

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I-10 White horizontal streaks

I-11 Faulty registration

I-12 Poor fixing

I-13 Image distortion

I-14 Faint print

I-15 White spots

I-16 Black spots

I-17 Black band

I-18 Gray background

I-19 Hollow print

I-20 Downward fogging of solid black

I-21 Horizontal lines

I-22 Light rain

I-23 Ghost

I-24 Toner specks

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o tnirp tset tuo tnirP o tnirp tset tuo tnirP tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirP

Print out test print out test print out test Print out test print o Print out test print o

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Print out test print out test print out test Print out test print o Print out test print o

o tnirp tset tuo tnirP o tnirp tset tuo tnirP tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirP

Print out test print out test print out test Print out test print o Print out test print o

o tnirp tset tuo tnirP o tnirp tset tuo tnirP tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirP

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o tnirp tset tuo tnirP o tnirp tset tuo tnirP tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirP

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o tnirp tset tuo tnirP o tnirp tset tuo tnirP tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirP

Print out test print out test print out test Print out test print o Print out test print o

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Print out test print out test print out test Print out test print o Print out test print o

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o tnirp tset tuo tnirP o tnirp tset tuo tnirP tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirp tset tuo tnirP

Print out test print out test print out test Print out test print o Print out test print o

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Print Server Status

Control

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/etc/ethers /etc/hosts

/etc/printcap /usr/spool

:lp = /dev/null: \

:lp = :\

SET SERVICE BRN_xxxxxx_P1 EOT 2

SET SERVICE BRN_xxxxxx_P1 EOT 3 /etc/printcap

mx#0

etc/printcap

PRINT QUEUE INFORMATION CURRENTLY ATTACHED SERVERS

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SET NETWARE PASSWORD

SET NETWARE SERVER servername ENABLED

SET NETWARE FRAME

SET APPLETALK ZONE









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Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data

Toner sensor Rear registration sensor Front registration sensor Upper paper cassette sensor (HL-1450/1470N)

Button pressed













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0% Drum Life 100% 00000090909090909 MZ-L160003F000000

99.4%

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Value in units of 1,000 (Refer to the list below.)

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APPENDIX

Note that each maintenance information is counted under the conditions below; Information Drum unit change Toner cartridge change Conditions When drum unit life is 100 pages or more, and the drum counter is reset. (Maximum counter: 63) When the toner cartridge is replaced after a Toner Empty error is stored in NVRAM, then warming-up completes without a Toner Empty or Toner Low error being detected. (Maximum counter: 27) When a paper jam occurs. (Maximum counter: 2047)

Paper jam

A-11

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Appendix 8. Connection Diagram, HL-1230

AC INPUT

INLET

PARALLEL I/F

LVPS
POWER SW

MAIN PCB

PAPER EJECT SENSOR

CN1

CN101

P3

P4

P10

FAN MOTOR

POLYGON MOTOR

LASER

LASER UNIT
P7 P6 P5 P3 T/R MAIN MOTOR P9 P12 P10 SOLENOID PANEL PCB P14
FRONT REGISTRATION SENSOR

CHG GRID DEV

P1 P17 CN1 P2 P15

HVPS

P13

ENGINE PCB
REAR REGISTRATION SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light emission) COVER SENSOR

JAM SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light reception)

FIXING UNIT

THERMISTOR

HALOGEN HEATER LAMP

A - 17

Appendix 9. Connection Diagram, HL-1440

AC INPUT

INLET

PARALLEL I/F

USB I/F (HL-1440 only)

LVPS
POWER SW SIMM

MAIN PCB

PAPER EJECT SENSOR

CN1

CN101

P3

P4

P10

FAN MOTOR

POLYGON MOTOR

LASER

LASER UNIT
P7 P6 P5 P3 T/R MAIN MOTOR P9 P12 P10 SOLENOID PANEL PCB P14
FRONT REGISTRATION SENSOR

CHG GRID DEV

P1 P17 CN1 P2 P15

HVPS

P13

ENGINE PCB
REAR REGISTRATION SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light emission) COVER SENSOR

JAM SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light reception)

FIXING UNIT

THERMISTOR

HALOGEN HEATER LAMP

A - 17

Appendix 10. Connection Diagram, HL-1450

AC INPUT

INLET

PARALLEL I/F

USB I/F

LVPS
POWER SW SIMM

MAIN PCB

PAPER EJECT SENSOR

CN1

CN101

P3

P4

P10

LOWER PAPER CASSETTE

FAN MOTOR

POLYGON MOTOR

LASER

LASER UNIT
P7 P6 P3

P5
P8 MAIN MOTOR P9 P12 P10 SOLENOID P13 P1 GRID T/R CHG

P17
P2 P15

CN1

HVPS
DEV

ENGINE PCB
REAR REGIST SENSOR UPPER PAPER CASSETTE SENSOR

PANEL PCB P14

FRONT REGIST SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light emission) COVER SENSOR JAM SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light reception)

FIXING UNIT

THERMISTOR

HALOGEN HEATER LAMP

A - 18

Appendix 11. Connection Diagram, HL-1470N

RJ45 (Ethernet) SW P2

AC INPUT

P1

NETWORK BOARD
INLET

PARALLEL I/F

USB I/F

P21PCI

LVPS
POWER SW SIMM

MAIN PCB

PAPER EJECT SENSOR

CN1

CN101

P3

P4

P10

LOWER PAPER CASSETTE

FAN MOTOR

POLYGON MOTOR

LASER

LASER UNIT
P7 P6 P3

P5
P8 MAIN MOTOR P9 P12 P10 SOLENOID P13 P17 P2 P15 P1 GRID CN1 T/R CHG

HVPS
DEV

ENGINE PCB
REAR REGIST SENSOR UPPER PAPER CASSETTE SENSOR

PANEL PCB P14

FRONT REGIST SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light emission) COVER SENSOR

JAM SENSOR

TONER SENSOR (light reception)

FIXING UNIT

THERMISTOR

HALOGEN HEATER LAMP

A - 19

Appendix 12. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1230/1440 (1/3 )

CODE NAME

LJ8812001 B512130 CIR (1/3) A - XX

Appendix 13. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1230/1440 (2/3)

CODE NAME

LJ8812001 B512130 CIR (2/3) A - XX

Appendix 14. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1230/1440 (3/3)

CODE NAME

LJ8812001 B512130 CIR (3/3) A - XX

Appendix 15. Engine PCB Circuit Diagram

CODE NAME A - XX

LJ88009001 B512136 CIR

Appendix 16. Network Board Circuit Diagram, HL-1470N

CODE NAME A - 29

LJ8107000 B512058CIR

Appendix 17. Low-voltage Power Supply PCB Circuit Diagram (110 - 120V)

L R22 ZC R21 1

F1

L2

PC2

R1

C1

Z1

C22

N CN1 Z2 C16

L1

F2

D12

D14

NTC1

R23

TRA1 3

R20

C109 CN101 T1 R2 R110 D101 BEA101 24V 5,7 5V R114 R116 R130 2 VR101

D13

D11

+

R3

C302

C5

C101

D104

Q1 C10 C111 R6

C8

R19 C102

R112 C110 R113

PC2

D7

R7

D102

R208

D8 PC1

R111

D4

D9

R18

J105 or R215

R15 R17 R11 R9

R115 D105

+

+

HEAT ON 6 C112 GND 1,3,4

+

FG

C12

R12

R5

PC1 D6 R201 R202

R213 R205

Q201 L201 R209

BEA1

VR1

R13 D5

R10

+

+

R8

C9

C11

Q2 C206

D201

C201 R203 R204 R214 7 6 5 REF1 4 K1 3 GND OUT 2 1 C204 R210 C203 R211 VR201 D203

C7

C202 R207

C15 FG

VCC Cosc 10 9

8 IC101

R206 C207

D202

R212 C205

NAME

Low-voltage PS Circuit (110 - 120V) A - 30

Appendix 18. Low-voltage Power Supply PCB Circuit Diagram (220 - 240V)

L R22 R21 1

F1

L2

PC2

R1

C1

Z1

ZC

C22

N CN1 Z2 C16

L1

F2

D12

D14

NTC1

R23

TRA1 3

R20

C109 CN101 T1 R2 R110 D101 BEA101 24V 5,7 5V R130 2

D13

D11

+

R3

C302

C5

C101

D104

Q1 C10 C111 R6

C8

R19 C102

R112 C110 R113

PC2

D7

R7

D102

R208

VR101

D8 PC1

R111

R114 R116

D4

D9

R18

J105 or R215

R15 R17 R11 R9

R115 D105

+

+

HEAT ON 6

+

C112

FG

GND 1,3,4 R213 Q201 L201 R205 R202 R209

C12

R12

R5

PC1 D6 R201

BEA1

VR1

R13 D5

R10

+

+

R8

C9

C11

Q2 C206 R203

D201

C201 R214 6 5 REF1 4 K1 3 GND OUT 2 1 C204 R210 C203 R211 VR201 D203

C202 R207

C15 FG

VCC Cosc 10 9

8 IC101

7

R204

C7

R206 C207

D202

R212 C205

NAME

Low-voltage PS Circuit (220 - 240V) A - 31

Appendix 19. High-voltage Power Supply PCB Circuit Diagram, ZLe (MPH3212)

CODE NAME