Document Outline

• User's Guide HL-8050N
  • Table of Contents
    • Trademarks
    • Compilation and Publication
  • For US and Canada
    • Brother Numbers
    • Regulations
    • Laser Notices
      • Internal laser radiation
    • Safety Information
  • For Europe and Other Countries
    • Brother Numbers
    • Laser Notices
      • Internal laser radiation
    • Safety Information
  • Introduction
  • How to Use This Guide
    • Conventions
      • Conventions and Symbols used in this User’s Guide
  • Special Features of This Printer
  • Safety Precautions
    • Installing and Relocating your Printer
      • Operating Environment
    • Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections
      • Radio Interference
    • Operating Precautions
      • Other Difficulties
    • Notes on Handling Consumables
  • 1. Basic Printer Operation
    • Printer Part Names and Functions
      • Front View
      • Back View
      • Inside View
    • Connecting the AC Power Cord
    • Turning the Printer On and Off
      • Turn the Printer On
      • Turn the Printer Off
  • 2. Usable Paper Types and Printing Method
    • Suitable and Unsuitable Paper Types
      • Suitable Paper Types
        • Suitable Basis Weight
        • Paper Trays, Types and Sizes
        • Recommended Paper
        • Special paper
        • Printable area
      • Unsuitable Paper Types
      • Storing Paper
    • Loading Paper and Printing
      • Load A4/Letter Paper in the Paper Tray
      • Printing on A4/Letter Paper from the Paper Tray
      • Load Paper Larger than A4/Letter Size in the Paper Tray
      • Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray
      • Printing on Envelopes from the Paper Tray
      • Load Labels, Transparencies and Other Special Paper in the Paper Tray
      • Printing on Transparencies from the Paper Tray
      • Printing to the Face-up Output Tray
    • Changing the Configuration for Options
      • Memory expansion
      • In Windows®
      • On a Macintosh® Computer
        • For Mac OS® 8-6 - 9.2
        • For Mac OS® X 10.2 or greater
    • Duplex Printing
      • Types of Duplex Printing
  • 3. Printer Driver and Software
    • Printer Driver (Windows®)
      • Installing the Printer Driver
      • Upgrading the Printer Driver
      • Features in the PCL Printer Driver
        • Basic tab
        • Advanced tab
        • Device Options
        • Destination
        • Accessories tab
        • Support tab
      • Features in the PS Printer Driver
        • Ports tab
        • Device Settings tab
        • Layout tab
        • Paper/Quality tab
        • Advanced Options
    • Software (Windows®)
      • Software for Networks
    • Printer Driver (Macintosh®)
      • Installing the Printer Driver
      • Upgrading the Printer Driver
      • Features in the PS Printer Driver (For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 / Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2 or greater)
        • Page setup
        • Layout
        • Specific options
      • Web Browser Management for Network Users
    • Automatic Emulation Selection
    • Automatic Interface Selection
    • Printer Settings
      • Factory Settings
      • Network Factory Default Setting
  • 4. Control Panel
    • Control Panel Overview
    • Buttons
      • Job Cancel Button
      • Go Button
      • Secure Print Button
      • + or - Button
        • To move through menus on the LCD
        • To enter numbers
      • Set Button
      • Back Button
      • How to Set the RAMDISK size
      • Reprint Button
        • Reprinting the last job
        • Printing PROOF data
        • Printing PUBLIC data
        • Printing SECURE data
      • Menu Button
    • LED Indicators
      • Alarm LED - Red
      • Ready LED - Green
    • Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
      • LCD Message
        • Printer status messages
      • How to Use the Control Panel
      • Control Panel LCD Menu
        • INFORMATION
        • PAPER
        • QUALITY
        • SETUP
        • PRINT MENU
        • NETWORK
        • INTERFACE
        • RESET MENU
        • About emulation modes
        • List of factory settings
      • Buzzer Indications
  • 5. Troubleshooting
    • If you are unable to fix the problem
    • Power Problems
    • Printing Problems
      • Indicators are On, Flashing or Off
      • Cannot Print in Windows®
      • Cannot Print from a Macintosh® Computer
    • Print Quality Problems
      • Blank or Completely Black Pages are Output
      • Faded or Dirty Printouts, White Areas (drop-outs), Creases, Blurs
      • Unsatisfactory Printing
    • Paper Handling Problems
    • Solving Print Problems
    • Others Problems
      • Network Problems
      • DOS Problems
      • BR-Script 3 Problems
    • What to Do When an Error Message Appears
      • Error Messages
      • Maintenance Messages
      • Call Service Messages
    • Clearing Paper Jams
      • Paper Jams in the Paper Tray
      • Paper Jams Around the Fuser Unit
      • Paper Jams Around the Toner Cartridge
      • Paper Jams in the Duplex Unit
      • Paper Jams in the Offset Catch Tray
    • Transporting the Printer
  • 6. Routine Maintenance and Consumable Items Replacement
    • Replacing the Toner Cartridge (TN-1700)
      • Toner Cartridge Handling Precautions
        • Handling Precautions
      • Replacing the Toner Cartridge
    • Replacing the Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000)
      • Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge Handling Precautions
        • Handling Precautions
      • Replacing the Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge
    • Replacing the Feed Roller
      • Feed Roller Handling Precautions
      • Replacing the Feed Roller
    • Cleaning the Printer
      • Cleaning Precautions
      • Cleaning the Outside of the Printer
      • Cleaning the Interior
      • Cleaning the Feeder Roller
      • If the Printer Will Not Be Used for a Long Time
  • Appendixes
    • Introduction to the Optional and Consumable Items
      • Options
        • CompactFlash Memory
        • DIMM Memory
        • Optional Lower Tray Unit (A4/Letter - 550 sheets) (LT-8000)
        • Duplex Unit (DX-8000)
        • Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000)
      • Consumable Items
        • Toner Cartridge (TN-1700)
        • Fuser Unit & Transfer Roll Cartridge (FP-8000)
    • CompactFlash Card
      • Installing the CompactFlash Card
    • DIMM Memory
      • Installing the DIMM Memory
    • Optional Lower Tray Unit (LT-8000)
      • Installing the Lower Tray Unit
      • Uninstalling the Lower Tray Unit
    • Duplex Unit (DX-8000)
      • Installing the Duplex Unit
      • Uninstalling the Duplex Unit
    • Offset Catch Tray (CT-8000)
      • Installing the Offset Catch Tray
      • Uninstalling the Offset Catch Tray
    • Getting Product Support Information
    • Printer Specifications
      • Printing
      • Functions
      • Options
      • Electrical and Mechanical
    • Paper Specifications
      • Recommended Paper
      • Special paper
    • Printable Area
    • Life Span of Consumable Items
    • Fonts
      • 66 Scalable and 12 Bitmapped Fonts
        • HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL Modes
    • 66 Scalable Fonts
      • BR-Script 3 Mode
    • Symbol and Character Sets
      • OCR Symbol Sets
      • HP LaserJet Mode
      • EPSON Mode
      • IBM Mode
      • HP-GL Mode
        • Symbol sets supported by the printer’s intellifont compatible typefaces
        • Symbol sets supported by the printer’s TrueTypeTM and Type 1 Font Compatible, and original typefaces
    • Quick Reference for Commands
      • Bar Code Control
        • Print bar codes or expanded characters
  • Index