Brother HL-5040 User Manual

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Brother HL-5040 Specifications

General

Color	No
Maximum resolution	2400 x 2400 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	12 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	16 ppm
Internal memory	8 MB
Sound power level (standby)	30 dB
Maximum print size	210 x 297 mm
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Maximum input capacity	250 sheets
Memory upgrade	0.136 GB

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions (WxDxH)	382 x 383 x 252 mm

Summary

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE MANUAL

Provides an overview of the technical reference manual, its structure, and intended audience.

AREAS OF USE

Outlines the various applications for which the printer may be used, including word processing, graphics, and programming.

CHAPTER 2 PCL PRINTER CONTROL LANGUAGE

COMMAND LIST

Provides a comprehensive list of all PCL commands with their corresponding page numbers.

CONTROLLING THE PRINTER

Explains control codes and escape sequences used to operate printer functions like carriage return and line feed.

JOB CONTROL

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

USING FONTS

Covers font types, sources, selection criteria, and specific font selection commands.

USING GRAPHICS

Explains commands for graphics operations, including source, pattern, destination, plotting rectangles, raster, and vector graphics.

MACROS

Describes the purpose, definition, running, and handling of macros for automating tasks.

STATUS READBACK

Explains how to request and interpret printer status information like memory, fonts, and entities.

CHAPTER 3 PCL5C

INTRODUCTION

Introduces PCL5C emulation and its compatibility with PCL5e, recommending prior reading of Chapter 2.

COLOR MODES

Details the available color modes: Simple Color, PCL Color, and HP-GL/2 Color modes.

COLOR PALETTES

Explains commands for setting individual colors (Red, Green, Blue) and applying them to the palette.

COLOR GRAPHICS

Covers commands for raster transfer, destination settings, scale algorithms, and entering HP-GL/2 mode.

ENHANCE OUTPUT

Describes commands to set render algorithms, monochrome mode, and gamma correction.

HP-GL/2

Details HP-GL/2 commands for initializing settings, pen color, number of pens, and color range.

CHAPTER 4 HP-GL/2 GRAPHICS LANGUAGE

COMMAND LIST

Lists all HP-GL/2 commands with their mnemonic, function, and corresponding page numbers.

INTRODUCTION

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

TERMINOLOGY

Defines key terms and conventions used in the HP-GL/2 graphics language description.

COMMAND SYNTAX

Describes the structure of HP-GL/2 commands, including mnemonics, parameters, separators, and terminators.

THE HP-GL GRAPHICS WINDOW

Explains units, scaling points, scaling, and transformation in the HP-GL/2 graphics window.

PREPARING TO PRINT GRAPHIC IMAGES

Covers setting up the graphics window, using existing image plots, and printing an image.

COMMANDS

Details initialization, plot area, unit setting, pen control, plot instructions, and polygon group commands.

CHAPTER 5 PJL PRINTER JOB LANGUAGE

INTRODUCTION

Introduces Printer Job Language (PJL) and its features like language switching and status readback.

HOW TO USE PJL

Explains the requirements for using PJL commands correctly in single user and network environments.

COMMAND GROUP

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

KERNEL COMMANDS

Details essential PJL commands like UEL, EXECUTE, COMMENT, and ENTER for job control.

JOB SEPARATION COMMANDS

Explains the JOB and EOJ commands used to determine job boundaries and provide status information.

ENVIRONMENT COMMANDS

Describes how to set printer features through printer environments like DEFAULT, INITIALIZE, RESET, and SET.

VARIABLES

Lists general PJL environment variables and variables specific to different printer models.

STATUS READBACK COMMANDS

Explains commands for requesting printer status information like configuration, memory, and variables.

DEVICE ATTENDANCE COMMANDS

Covers commands to change display messages on the printer control panel, like RDYMSG, OPMSG, and STMSG.

CHAPTER 6 EPSON FX-850

COMMAND LIST

Lists all Epson FX-850 mode commands with their codes and page numbers.

INTRODUCTION

Explains how to control HL-Series printers using Epson FX-850 emulation via control codes and escape sequences.

EMULATION DETAILS

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

TERMINOLOGY

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

CONTROLLING THE PRINTER

Explains how to invoke commands using control codes or escape sequences, and using the control panel.

COMMANDS

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

CHAPTER 7 IBM PROPRINTER XL

COMMAND LIST

Lists IBM Proprinter XL mode commands with their codes and page numbers.

INTRODUCTION

Explains how to control HL-Series printers using IBM Proprinter XL emulation via control codes and escape sequences.

EMULATION DETAILS

Covers points to consider for IBM Proprinter XL mode, including ignored commands, resolution, and character sets.

NOTATION USED IN THIS EMULATION DESCRIPTION

Defines conventions for syntax and data in the Proprinter XL software command descriptions.

COMMANDS

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

CHAPTER 8 BAR CODE CONTROL

INTRODUCTION

Explains that HL Series printers can print bar codes in HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes.

PRINT BAR CODES OR EXPANDED CHARACTERS

Describes the ESC command for creating bar codes or expanded characters based on parameters.

DEFINITION OF PARAMETERS

Details parameters for bar code commands, including bar code mode, style, scaling, and human-readable line settings.

EXAMPLE PROGRAM LISTINGS

Provides example program listings for printing bar codes using various modes and parameters.

CHAPTER 9 HP-GL GRAPHICS LANGUAGE

COMMAND LIST

Lists all HP-GL commands with their mnemonic, function, and corresponding page numbers.

INTRODUCTION

Explains HP-GL graphics mode emulation of HP 7475A plotter and its syntax.

COMMAND SYNTAX

Details the structure of HP-GL commands, including mnemonics, parameters, separators, and terminators.

THE HP-GL GRAPHICS WINDOW

Explains units, scaling points, scaling, and transformation in the HP-GL graphics window.

PREPARING TO PRINT GRAPHIC IMAGES

Covers setting up the graphics window, using existing image plots, and printing an image.

COMMANDS

Details initialization, plot area, unit setting, pen control, plot instructions, and polygon group commands.

CHAPTER 10 CARBON COPY FUNCTION

OUTLINE

Describes the function's ability to print multiple copies, select paper trays, and register macros for each copy.

SPECIFICATIONS

Explains each function's specifications, including carbon copy mode, number of copies, paper tray, and additional macros.

DETAILED INFORMATION

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

APPENDIX A COMPARISON LIST

PCL Specific Variables

Lists PCL specific variables including paper size, orientation, margins, and font settings.

PostScript Specific Variables

Lists PostScript specific variables that can be set and requested using PJL, such as orientation and error handling.

EPSON Specific Variables

Lists EPSON FX-850 emulation specific variables like orientation, margins, and font settings.

IBM Specific Variables

Lists IBM Proprinter XL emulation specific variables such as orientation, margins, and font settings.

General PJL Environment Variables

Lists general PJL environment variables that are not printer language-specific.

APPENDIX B FLASH/PCMCIA CARD COMMANDS

INTRODUCTION

Introduces Flash/Card commands applicable to HL Series printers and lists supported device types.

HOW TO READ THE CARD COMMANDS SPECIFICATION

Explains how to read the card command specification, including commands, available devices, description, and error handling.

COMMANDS

Lists and describes commands for storage device selection, format, save data, font, macro, and copy card operations.

USE CARD COMMANDS FROM PCL

Details how to execute macros and use download fonts from the device using PCL command language.

USE CARD COMMANDS FROM POSTSCRIPT

Explains how to use storage device operations like file creation and access in PostScript emulation.

APPENDIX C HBP MODE COMMANDS

DESCRIPTIONS

Explains the meaning and code of HBP mode commands, including syntax conventions and examples.

COMMAND TO ENTER HBP MODE

Describes the command to enter HBP mode and the conditions under which it operates or reports an error.

HBP COMMANDS

Lists and explains HBP commands, including resolution, economy mode, sleep mode, and mode settings.

RECOMMENDED COMMAND STRING

Provides recommended command streams for two-page print jobs, including PJL commands for various settings.

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

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the MX-2000 series printers and optional mailbox units, and their compatibility.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Describes the mailbox unit functions like stacker, sorter, and mailbox for the printer.

COMMAND REFERENCE LIST

Lists specific commands for mailbox unit functions: PJL/PCL/PS output tray, staple, job offset, and job separate.

APPENDIX E REFERENCE LIST OF FS-5050 UNIQUE COMMANDS

INTRODUCTION

Introduces the FS-5050 Finisher/Stapler units, optionally installed onto the HL-3260 printer.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Describes the Finisher/Stapler unit's capability to sort or staple printed pages.

COMMAND REFERENCE LIST

Lists specific commands for Finisher/Stapler unit functions: PJL/PCL/PS output tray, staple, and job offset.