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English: HL-YL Quick Setup Guide, Body

Installing the Remote Printer Console

Before you install the program, make sure that you have the following hardware and
software:

DOS

Version 3.3 or later

Monitor

EGA/VGA or compatible

Option

Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed.
(You can also operate the program with the keyboard.)

Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program:

1. Make sure your printer is connected to your computer and is ready (On-line).

2. Start your computer. If you are in Windows, exit and return to the DOS prompt. You must

be in the DOS prompt to proceed with installation.

3. Insert the supplied disk into your floppy disk drive (A: or B:).

4. Select drive A or B to be used by typing

A: or B: after the DOS prompt and
pressing the Enter key.

 C:\>A:

5. Type RPCSETUP and press the Enter

key.

 A:\>RPCSETUP

6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program

Type C:\RPCX>RPCX and press the Enter
key to start the Remote Printer Console
main program.

The Main Screen will appear on your
computer screen as shown on the right.

Remote Printer Console

Direct_Access  Printer_Setup  Console_Config  Guide

Current Status

Status

Ready

Media Type   Regular

Emulation

  Auto

Paper Size   Letter
Orientation  Portrait

Quality

  Normal

Copies

  1

Memory Size  1048576 Bytes

[

/

] Select

[Enter]Setting

[Alt+Character] Menu

[F1] Help

[Esc] Exit

The RPC gets the current settings information from your printer when it starts if bi-
directional communication is enabled between your computer and printer. Otherwise, RPC
shows its default settings. If you want to change settings, move the cursor to the desired item
and select the desired setting by using the Enter and Cursor keys. Then, press the Enter key to
make the selected setting valid. If you use a mouse, click the desired item to change the
setting.

Summary of Contents for HL 760 - B/W Laser Printer

Page 1: ...puter for the printer Save all packing materials and outer carton They are useful when shipping the printer The product names in this guidebook are trademarks or registered trade marks of each manufacturer The specifications are subject to change without notice 1996 Brother Industries Ltd UL7487001 Printed in China ...

Page 2: ...g Printer Paper support Drum unit assembly with Toner cartridge included 3 5 floppy disks for Windows printer driver and fonts Quick setup guide this guidebook User s guide Plastic Bag for transporting the drum unit assembly Dust Cover NOTE You will need to purchase an interface cable that matches the bi directional IEEE 1284 compliant interface of your computer If you do not know what cable you n...

Page 3: ... the drum unit to light for longer than a few minutes as this will damage the drum CAUTION Do not remove the starter sheet This sheet will be ejected while the printer is warming up after installing a new drum unit See Action 5 Illustration 4 2 Open the top cover of the printer Make sure that the cover is correctly latched open indicated by a click 3 Holding the drum by its handles install it into...

Page 4: ...3 English HL YL Quick Setup Guide Body 4 Close the top cover See CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE in the User s Guide for more information about replacement of the toner cartridge ...

Page 5: ... sheet feeder cover 3 Load paper in the multi purpose sheet feeder NOTE The feeder can hold up to 200 sheets of plain paper or up to 10 envelopes Excessive sheets may cause paper jams Make sure that the paper is stacked below the mark 4 Move the paper guide to fit the paper width CAUTION Failure to set the paper guide to the paper width may cause paper skew and jam ...

Page 6: ...ithin the following specifications Paper Type Paper Size Cut sheets A4 Letter Legal B5 A5 3 x 5 Executive Custom size 70 216 x 127 356 mm Envelopes DL C5 COM 10 Monarch 9 x 12 C4 Post Card 70 216 x 127 356 mm Organizer Day Timer J K L M 70 216 x 127 356 mm Labels and Transparencies 70 216 x 127 356 mm See CHAPTER 2 PAPER HANDLING in the User s Guide for more information ...

Page 7: ...e that the computer is turned off 2 Connect the parallel interface cable printer cable to the parallel interface port of the printer Secure the connection with the wire clips Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the computer NOTE The printer can also operate with an RS 232C RS 422A serial interface by installing the optional serial interface board In some countries it might be pre in...

Page 8: ...he power switch that is located on the left side of your printer 3 Drum Alarm Ready Paper Data Toner Make sure that the READY lamp is lit after the printer has warmed up approximately 20 seconds 4 Make sure that the printer automatically ejects the starter sheet while the printer is warming up immediately after installing a new drum unit You may discard the starter sheet after it is automatically ...

Page 9: ... values of received data For more information see Test Print Mode in Chapter 3 of the User s Guide NOTE If the printer does not print a test sample page see CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Q A of the User s Guide If you are still unable to print a test sample page after reviewing the information in the User s Guide consult your dealer After printing the test sample page you are ready to prepare your com...

Page 10: ...ould follow these instructions 1 Click the Start button and choose Run 2 Insert the supplied disk for Windows into your floppy disk drive 3 Type A SETUP and click the OK button or press the Enter key After the installer starts you may skip the following steps and simply follow the instructions that appear on the screen 4 Make sure that the second option Driver from disk provided by hardware manufa...

Page 11: ...ram will begin Follow the instructions on the computer screen Be sure to restart Windows when the installation process is completed NOTE The installer automatically updates your SYSTEM INI Windows file by adding DEVICE bi di 386 under the 386Enh section If any bi directional parallel communications device driver has previously been installed it will be deactivated by this new driver If you want to...

Page 12: ... emulation selection NOTE The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in bold Be sure to choose the correct printer driver in your application software Failure to do so may cause poor or inconsistent results What Does Remote Printer Console Do The Remote Printer Console RPC is a utility program which runs in the DOS environment and comprises the following two programs Remote Printer Consol...

Page 13: ...r key A RPCSETUP 6 Follow the instructions on the screen Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program Type C RPCX RPCX and press the Enter key to start the Remote Printer Console main program The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen as shown on the right Remote Printer Console Direct_Access Printer_Setup Console_Config Guide Current Status Status Ready Media Type Regular Emulation Auto...

Page 14: ...stays resident in your computer you can monitor the printer status on your computer screen immediately using the hot key sequence Ctrl Alt R To remove the Printer Status Monitor program from your computer memory type C RPCX STMX R and press the Enter key The RPC works in the environment where your printer is directly connected to your computer If you are using any printer buffer switches which do ...

Page 15: ...fer to the User s Guide for this printer The supplied high density floppy disk contains the printer driver and TrueType compatible fonts necessary for this printer to work with Macintosh computers Be sure to follow the steps below to install the printer driver by using the installer software 1 Start your Macintosh computer 2 Insert the supplied disk for the Macintosh computer into the disk drive I...

Page 16: ...rinter should also be adequately insured with the carrier Warning When shipping the Printer the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag Failure to remove and place it in the plastic bag during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY 1 Remove the drum unit 2 Place it in the plastic bag and se...

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