Brother HL-8050N User Manual

Brother Laser Printer
HL-8050N
User's Guide
Version 3
For visually-impaired users :
This User’s Guide can be read by Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’
software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer.
Please read 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.

Brother HL-8050N Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Printer Type	Monochrome Laser Printer
Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi
Supported Operating Systems	Windows, Mac OS, Linux

Summary

Printer Driver and Software

Printer Driver (Windows®)

Information on installing, upgrading, and using Windows printer drivers.

Printer Driver (Macintosh®)

Guidance for installing and upgrading printer drivers on Macintosh operating systems.

Safety Precautions

Operating Environment

Specifies the recommended operating conditions for the printer.

Precautions for Power and Grounded/Earthed Connections

Safety guidelines for power connections and proper grounding.

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to fix the problem

Actions to take when printer problems cannot be resolved through standard steps.

Power Problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to printer power supply.

Printing Problems

Solutions for common printing malfunctions and indicator light interpretations.

Print Quality Problems

Paper Handling Problems

What to Do When an Error Message Appears

Guidance on interpreting and resolving common printer error messages.

Clearing Paper Jams

Step-by-step instructions for clearing paper jams from various printer locations.