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Brother HL-L8260CDW Specifications

General

Sustainability certificates	Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Color	Yes
N-up printing	2, 6, 9, 16, 25
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	2400 x 600 DPI
Duplex printing mode	Auto
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)	29 s
Time to first page (black, normal)	15 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	31 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	7 ppm
Maximum duty cycle	40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle	0 - 3000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges	-
Page description languages	BR-Script 3, Microsoft XPS, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, XPS
Paper input type	Paper tray
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Maximum input capacity	1050 sheets
Total number of input trays	1
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity	50 sheets
Custom media width	76.2 - 127 mm
Custom media length	215.9 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Glossy paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper
Paper tray media weight	60 - 105 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizes	Executive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Letter (media size), Legal (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
Multi-purpose tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight	60 - 163 g/m²
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms	64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, IPSEC, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-EAP, WPA2-PSK
Mobile printing technologies	Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Kindle Fire Printing, Mopria Print Service
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, TELNET Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client & Server, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services (Print), CIFS Client, SNTP Client
Supported network protocols (IPv6)	NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, TELNET Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client & Server, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print), CIFS Client, SNTP Client
Standard interfaces	Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Coprocessor frequency	0.133 GHz
Maximum internal memory	- MB
Sound pressure level (printing)	49 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)	44 dB
Display	LCD
Certification	Nordic Swan
Product color	Black, Grey
Display number of lines	2 lines
Power consumption (off)	0.02 W
Power consumption (ready)	10 W
Power consumption (standby)	70 W
Power consumption (printing)	580 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	340 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)	1.8 kWh/week
Other operating systems supported	Android, iOS
Cables included	AC
Package depth	533 mm
Package width	617 mm
Package height	521 mm
Package weight	25400 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	486 mm
Width	410 mm
Height	313 mm

Summary

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1. ABOUT THE MANUAL

Overview of the technical reference manual, covering emulation modes, commands, and useful ideas for printer operation.

2. AREAS OF USE

Outlines four general areas where the printer can be used: word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, and programming.

CHAPTER 2 PCL PRINTER CONTROL LANGUAGE

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists PCL commands, control codes, and escape sequences for printer control.

2. INTRODUCTION

Overview of PCL emulation, features like graphics, fonts, and page control.

3. CONTROLLING THE PRINTER

Details control codes, escape sequences, and environments for printer operation.

4. JOB CONTROL

Covers commands for managing print jobs, including page size, media type, and output tray selection.

5. USING FONTS

Explains font types, sources, selection criteria, and commands for managing fonts.

6. USING GRAPHICS

Describes commands for vector, raster, and rectangle graphics, including source, pattern, and destination settings.

7. MACROS

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

8. STATUS READBACK

Explains features for requesting and receiving printer status information, including memory and entity status.

9. INDEX

An alphabetical index of commands and topics covered in the chapter.

CHAPTER 3 PCL5C

1. INTRODUCTION

Describes enhanced commands for PCL5C emulation, noting compatibility with PCL5e.

2. COLOR MODES

Explains B/W, Simple Color, PCL Color, and HP-GL/2 Color modes for printing.

3. COLOR PALETTES

Details commands for setting and managing colors using palettes, including red, green, blue values.

4. COLOR GRAPHICS

Covers commands for raster transfer, destination width/height, scale algorithm, and entering HP-GL/2 mode.

5. ENHANCE OUTPUT

Explains commands for render algorithm, monochrome mode, gamma correction, and dither matrix download.

6. HP-GL/2

Describes specific HP-GL/2 commands like Initialize Set Instruction, Pen Color, Number of Pens, and Color Range.

7. INDEX

An alphabetical index of topics covered in the chapter.

CHAPTER 4 HP-GL/2 GRAPHICS LANGUAGE

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists HP-GL/2 commands with their functions, including initialization, pen control, and plot instructions.

2. INTRODUCTION

Introduces HP-GL/2 graphics mode for producing vector graphics output.

3. TERMINOLOGY

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

4. COMMAND SYNTAX

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

5. THE HP-GL GRAPHICS WINDOW

Details units, scaling points (P1, P2), scaling, and transformation for the graphics window.

6. PREPARING TO PRINT GRAPHIC IMAGES

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

7. COMMANDS

Provides detailed explanations of HP-GL commands, categorized into initialization, plot area, pen control, polygon group, plot function, and character plot.

8. INDEX

An alphabetical index of commands and topics covered in the chapter.

CHAPTER 5 PJL PRINTER JOB LANGUAGE

1. INTRODUCTION

Explains Printer Job Language (PJL) features for job status control, printer language switching, and status readback.

2. HOW TO USE PJL

Details the requirements for using PJL commands correctly, including syntax, format, and job structure.

3. COMMAND GROUP

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

4. KERNEL COMMANDS

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

5. JOB SEPARATION COMMANDS

Details JOB and EOJ commands for determining job boundaries and providing status information.

6. ENVIRONMENT COMMANDS

Describes printer environments, including factory defaults, user defaults, current settings, and modified print environments.

7. STATUS READBACK COMMANDS

Explains how to request and interpret printer status information, including synchronization and response formats.

8. DEVICE ATTENDANCE COMMANDS

Covers commands for changing display messages on the printer control panel and setting printer states.

9. INDEX

An alphabetical index of PJL commands and topics covered in the chapter.

CHAPTER 6 EPSON FX-850

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists Epson FX-850 mode commands, including control codes and escape sequences.

2. INTRODUCTION

Explains how to control HL-Series printers supporting Epson FX-850 emulation via programs or software.

3. EMULATION DETAILS

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

4. TERMINOLOGY

Defines conventions and syntax used in the Epson FX-850 emulation description.

5. CONTROLLING THE PRINTER

Details how to invoke commands using control codes or escape sequences, and the use of the control panel.

6. COMMANDS

Explains basic printer operations using control codes and escape sequences, including Null, Bell, Space, Backspace, CR, LF, FF.

7. INDEX

An alphabetical index of commands and topics covered in the chapter.

CHAPTER 7 IBM PROPRINTER XL

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists commands for IBM Proprinter XL emulation, including control codes and escape sequences.

2. INTRODUCTION

Explains how to control HL-Series printers supporting IBM Proprinter XL emulation via programs or software.

3. EMULATION DETAILS

Details points to consider when using IBM Proprinter XL mode, including ignored commands and resolution.

4. NOTATION USED IN THIS EMULATION DESCRIPTION

Defines conventions for syntax and data representation used in the Proprinter XL emulation description.

5. COMMANDS

Covers basic printer operations using control codes and escape sequences, including Null, Bell, Space, Backspace, CR, LF, FF.

6. INDEX

An alphabetical index of commands and topics covered in the chapter.

CHAPTER 8 BAR CODE CONTROL

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduces bar code printing capabilities in HP LaserJet, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes.

2. PRINT BAR CODES OR EXPANDED CHARACTERS

Explains the command for creating bar codes or expanded characters using parameters.

3. DEFINITION OF PARAMETERS

Details parameters for bar code commands, including Bar Code Mode, Style, Scaling, and Human Readable Line.

4. EXAMPLE PROGRAM LISTINGS

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

CHAPTER 9 HP-GL GRAPHICS LANGUAGE

1. COMMAND LIST

Lists HP-GL commands with their functions, including initialization, pen control, and plot instructions.

2. INTRODUCTION

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

3. COMMANDS

Provides detailed explanations of HP-GL commands, categorized into initialization, plot area, pen control, polygon group, plot function, and character plot.

4. INDEX

An alphabetical index of HP-GL commands and topics covered in the chapter.

CHAPTER 10 CARBON COPY FUNCTION

1. OUTLINE

Explains the function of printing multiple copies of a page, selecting paper trays, and registering macros.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

Details each function, including carbon copy mode, number of copies, paper tray selection, and additional macro settings.

3. DETAILED INFORMATION

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

4. RECOMMENDED COMMAND STRING

Provides recommended command strings for two-page print jobs, illustrating HBP mode usage.

APPENDIX A COMPARISON LIST

PCL5 (PAPER SIZE)

Lists paper sizes supported by PCL5 commands across various HL models.

PCL5 (TRAY: IF PJL TRAYCOMMAND IS NORMAL.)

Compares PJL TRAYCOMMAND support for normal mode across different HL models.

PCL5 (TRAY: IF PJL TRAYCOMMAND IS SPECIAL.)

Compares PJL TRAYCOMMAND support for special mode across different HL models.

PCL5(OTHERS)

Lists other PCL5 commands supported by various HL models.

Typeface Selection (PCL)

Details typeface selection for PCL commands across different HL models.

HP-GL/2

Compares HP-GL/2 command support across different HL models.

EPSON FX-850

Compares Epson FX-850 emulation support across different HL models.

IBM PROPRINTER XL

Compares IBM Proprinter XL emulation support across different HL models.

BAR CODE

Compares bar code command support across different HL models.

HP-GL

Compares HP-GL command support across different HL models.

PJL

Compares PJL command support across different HL models.

General PJL Environment Variables

Lists general PJL environment variables and their support across various HL models.

APPENDIX B FLASH/PCMCIA CARD COMMANDS

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduces Flash/Card commands applicable to specific HL series printers for reading/writing data.

2. HOW TO READ THE CARD COMMANDS SPECIFICATION

Explains how to interpret the card command specification, including abbreviations for available devices.

3. COMMANDS

Lists and describes commands for selecting storage devices, formatting, saving data, fonts, and macros.

4. USE CARD COMMANDS FROM PCL

Details how to execute macros and use downloaded fonts from the card using PCL.

5. USE CARD COMMANDS FROM POSTSCRIPT

Explains how to use card commands from PostScript emulation for reading/writing data on hard disks.

APPENDIX C HBP MODE COMMANDS

1. DESCRIPTIONS

Provides meanings and codes for HBP mode commands, including system-level commands.

2. COMMAND TO ENTER HBP MODE

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

3. HBP COMMANDS

Lists and describes HBP commands, including resolution, economy, sleep, mode, engine, graphic data, and formfeed commands.

4. RECOMMENDED COMMAND STRING

Provides recommended command strings for two-page print jobs, illustrating HBP mode usage.

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

1. INTRODUCTION

Covers general specifications and command reference lists for MX-2000 series Mailbox units and their installation.

2. GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Explains the general specifications of Mailbox units, including their function as stacker, sorter, and mailbox.

3. COMMAND REFERENCE LIST

Lists and describes specific commands for Mailbox unit functions, including PJL and PCL output tray settings.

APPENDIX E REFERENCE LIST OF FS-5050 UNIQUE COMMANDS

1. INTRODUCTION

Covers general specifications and command reference lists for FS-5050 Finisher/Stapler units.

2. GENERAL SPECIFICATION

Explains the function of the Finisher/Stapler unit as a stacker, sorter, and mailbox.

3. COMMAND REFERENCE LIST

Lists specific commands for Finisher/Stapler unit functions, including PJL and PCL output tray settings.