Brother HL-1050 User Manual

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Brother HL-1050 Specifications

General

Color	No
Duplex printing	-
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	1200 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	10 ppm
Printing colors	Black
Maximum duty cycle	- pages per month
Number of print cartridges	1
Page description languages	Brother ADT, HP-GL/2, PCL 6
Mobile printing technologies	Not supported
Processor family	Fujitsu Sparklite
Maximum internal memory	36 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)	49 dB
Total input capacity	200 sheets
Total output capacity	- sheets
Maximum print size	216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media types	Plain paper
Paper tray media weight	60 - 158 g/m²
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4
Standard interfaces	Parallel, USB 2.0
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT
Power consumption (max)	280 W
Power consumption (printing)	- W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	13 W
Product color	White

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	365 mm
Width	390 mm
Height	245 mm

Summary

Glossary

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1. ABOUT THE MANUAL

Explains the purpose and structure of the technical reference manual for HL-Series printers, covering emulation modes and software commands.

2. AREAS OF USE

Outlines four general application areas for HL-Series printers: word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and programming.

CHAPTER 2 PCL PRINTER CONTROL LANGUAGE

1. COMMAND LIST

Provides a comprehensive list of PCL commands, categorized by function (Control Codes, Escape Sequences, Environments, Job Control, etc.).

2. INTRODUCTION

Introduces the HL Series printer's emulation capabilities, including raster/vector graphics, fonts, and page control features.

3. CONTROLLING THE PRINTER

Details how to control printer operations using ASCII control codes and escape sequences, covering functions like backspace, line feed, and carriage return.

4. JOB CONTROL

Explains commands related to managing print jobs, including page size, media type selection, output tray, and paper source.

5. USING FONTS

Covers font types (bitmap and scalable), sources, selection criteria, and specific commands for managing fonts.

6. USING GRAPHICS

Explains features for creating graphic images using vector, raster, and rectangle commands, including source, pattern, and destination settings.

7. MACROS

Details the purpose, definition, running, and handling of macros, including saving and deleting macros.

8. STATUS READBACK

Explains features for requesting and receiving status information from the printer, such as memory status and entity status.

9. INDEX

An alphabetical index of terms and commands covered in the manual for quick reference.

CHAPTER 3 PCL5C

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduces the enhanced commands for PCL5C emulation and its compatibility with PCL5e.

2. COLOR MODES

Describes the B/W mode and three color modes (Simple Color, PCL Color, HP-GL/2 Color) available for PCL5C emulation.

3. COLOR PALETTES

Explains commands for setting colors (#1, #2, #3), setting colors to a palette, selecting colors, and managing the palette stack.

4. COLOR GRAPHICS

Details commands for color graphics, including starting raster transfer, setting destination raster width/height, scale algorithm, and entering HP-GL/2 mode.

5. ENHANCE OUTPUT

Covers commands for enhancing output, such as setting render algorithm, monochrome mode, gamma correction, and downloading dither matrices.

6. HP-GL/2

Describes HP-GL/2 commands, including Initialize Set Instruction (IN), Pen Color (PC), Number of Pens (NP), and Color Range (CR).

7. INDEX

An alphabetical index for terms and commands related to PCL5C emulation.

CHAPTER 4 HP-GL/2 GRAPHICS LANGUAGE

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists all supported HP-GL/2 commands with their equivalent instructions and functions.

2. INTRODUCTION

Introduces HP-GL/2 graphics mode, its emulation capabilities, and the default measurement unit.

3. TERMINOLOGY

Defines key terms used in the HP-GL/2 graphics language, such as Picture Frame, Anchor Point, Graphics Window, and Pens.

4. COMMAND SYNTAX

Explains the syntax and format of HP-GL/2 commands, including mnemonics, parameters, separators, and terminators.

5. THE HP-GL GRAPHICS WINDOW

Describes the graphics window, units, scaling points (P1, P2), scaling, and transformation features.

6. PREPARING TO PRINT GRAPHIC IMAGES

Covers setting up the graphics window, using existing image plots, printing images, and entering/quitting HP-GL/2 mode.

7. COMMANDS

Details various HP-GL/2 commands, including Initialization, Plot Area/Unit Settings, Pen Control, Plot Instructions, Polygon Group, and Character Plot Instructions.

8. INDEX

An alphabetical index of HP-GL/2 commands and related terms for quick reference.

CHAPTER 5 PJL PRINTER JOB LANGUAGE

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduces Printer Job Language (PJL), its features like printer language switching, status readback, and front panel control.

2. HOW TO USE PJL

Explains how to use PJL commands, including the requirement for UEL commands to start and end jobs.

3. COMMAND GROUP

Categorizes PJL commands into Kernel, Job Separation, Environment, Status Readback, and Device Attendance commands.

4. KERNEL COMMANDS

Details essential PJL kernel commands such as UEL, EXECUTE, ENTER, and COMMENT for job control.

5. JOB SEPARATION COMMANDS

Explains commands like JOB and EOJ used to determine job boundaries and specify page printing.

6. ENVIRONMENT COMMANDS

Describes how to set printer features using printer environments, including DEFAULT, INITIALIZE, RESET, and SET commands.

7. STATUS READBACK COMMANDS

Explains how to request printer information using INQUIRE, DINQUIRE, ECHO, INFO, USTATUS, and USTATUSOFF commands.

8. DEVICE ATTENDANCE COMMANDS

Details commands for changing display messages on the printer control panel, such as RDYMSG, OPMSG, and STMSG.

9. INDEX

An alphabetical index of PJL commands and related terms for quick reference.

CHAPTER 6 EPSON FX-850

1. COMMAND LIST

Provides a list of Epson FX-850 mode commands, including control codes and escape sequences.

2. INTRODUCTION

Introduces controlling the HL-Series printers via emulation modes, control codes, and escape sequences.

3. EMULATION DETAILS

Highlights points to consider when using Epson FX-850 mode, including ignored commands and resolution.

4. TERMINOLOGY

Defines syntax conventions and data conventions used in the description of Epson FX-850 mode software commands.

5. CONTROLLING THE PRINTER

Explains how to control the printer using commands and the control panel, emphasizing avoiding conflicts between settings.

6. COMMANDS

Details basic printer operations, including control codes for null, bell, space, backspace, carriage return, line feed, and form feed.

7. INDEX

An alphabetical index of terms and commands related to the Epson FX-850 emulation.

CHAPTER 7 IBM PROPRINTER XL

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists all IBM Proprinter XL mode commands, including control codes and escape sequences.

2. INTRODUCTION

Introduces the IBM Proprinter XL emulation mode for controlling HL-Series printers via control codes and escape sequences.

3. EMULATION DETAILS

Details points to consider when running HL Series printers in IBM Proprinter XL mode, including ignored commands and resolution.

4. NOTATION USED IN THIS EMULATION DESCRIPTION

Explains syntax conventions and data conventions used for Proprinter XL software commands.

5. COMMANDS

Covers basic printer operations using control codes and escape sequences, including null, bell, space, backspace, line feed, form feed, and carriage return.

6. INDEX

An alphabetical index of IBM Proprinter XL commands and related terms for quick reference.

CHAPTER 8 BAR CODE CONTROL

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduces bar code printing capabilities on HL Series printers in HP LaserJet, Epson FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes.

2. PRINT BAR CODES OR EXPANDED CHARACTERS

Explains the command for creating bar codes or expanded characters based on specified parameters.

3. DEFINITION OF PARAMETERS

Defines parameters for the bar code command, including Bar Code Mode, Style, Scaling, Human Readable Line, Quiet Zone, and Units.

4. EXAMPLE PROGRAM LISTINGS

Provides example program listings for printing various bar codes and expanded characters.

CHAPTER 9 HP-GL GRAPHICS LANGUAGE

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists all supported HP-GL commands with their equivalent instructions and functions.

2. INTRODUCTION

Introduces HP-GL graphics mode emulation and its default measurement unit.

3. COMMANDS

Details HP-GL commands, including Initialization, Plot Area/Unit Settings, Pen Control, Plot Instructions, Polygon Group, Character Plot, and Dual Context Extensions.

4. INDEX

An alphabetical index of HP-GL commands and related terms for quick reference.

CHAPTER 10 CARBON COPY FUNCTION

1. OUTLINE

Provides an overview of the carbon copy function, allowing printing multiple copies with tray and macro selection.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Explains each function of the carbon copy mode, including copy settings, paper tray selection, and additional macro settings.

3. DETAILED INFORMATION

Provides details on specifications like usable emulation, tray selection, duplex setting, user-defined paper, reprint function, and spool data.

APPENDIX A

COMPARISON LIST

A comparison list of commands supported across various HL series printer models.

APPENDIX B

FLASH/PCMCIA CARD COMMANDS

Reference list of commands for Flash/PCMCIA card operations on specific HL series printers.

APPENDIX C

HBP MODE COMMANDS

Reference list of commands for HBP mode, specifically for HL-820/1020/1040 printers.

APPENDIX D

REFERENCE LIST OF MX-2000/4000/5000/7000 SERIES UNIQUE COMMANDS

Provides a reference list of unique commands for MX-2000/4000/5000/7000 series, focusing on Mailbox units.

APPENDIX E

REFERENCE LIST OF FS-5050 UNIQUE COMMANDS

Details commands for FS-5050 Finisher/Stapler units, covering PJL, PCL, and PS output tray and staple settings.