Brother HL-8050N Manual

The Brother HL-8050N is a high-performance monochrome laser printer designed for office environments, featuring network connectivity, fast print speeds, high-capacity paper handling, and robust duty cycles. Below are key sections covering safety, features, installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation 3. First-Time Setup 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Settings 6. Connecting to Network 7. Printing Operations 8. Maintenance & Consumables 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Printer unit, Toner cartridge, Paper trays, Control panel with LCD, Network interface, USB port.

Feature	Description
Print Speed	Up to 40 pages per minute (A4)
Resolution	Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Paper Capacity	Standard 500 sheets, expandable to 1500 sheets
Network Connectivity	Built-in Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-TX)
Memory	Standard 64MB, expandable to 576MB
Duplex Printing	Automatic two-sided printing standard
Media Types	Plain paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock
Operating Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Duty Cycle	Up to 150,000 pages per month
Warranty	1-year limited warranty

Installation

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on stable, level surface near power outlet and network connection.

Remove all packaging materials and tape from printer exterior and interior.
Install toner cartridge: Open front cover, remove protective materials, insert cartridge until it clicks.
Load paper: Adjust paper guides in tray, load paper (avoid overfilling).
Connect power cable to printer and wall outlet.
Connect network cable to Ethernet port and router/switch.

WARNING! Printer is heavy; use proper lifting techniques. Ensure adequate ventilation around printer.

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; follow initial setup prompts on control panel.

Configure network settings: Use control panel menu to set IP address (DHCP or manual).
Install printer driver: Insert installation CD or download from Brother website.
Print configuration page: Verify network settings and printer status.
Adjust default settings: Set paper size, print quality, energy saver mode.

CAUTION! Do not touch the fuser unit; it becomes hot during operation.

Specifications

Printer Type: Monochrome laser printer.
Print Speed: Up to 40 ppm.
First Print Out Time: Less than 10 seconds.
Recommended Monthly Volume: 3,000 to 150,000 pages.
Paper Sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, envelopes, custom sizes.
Input Capacity: 500 sheets (standard), optional trays available.
Output Capacity: 250 sheets face-down.
Interfaces: USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100/1000BASE-TX.
Power Consumption: Approx. 560W printing, 65W ready, 2W sleep.
Dimensions: 400mm (W) x 445mm (D) x 365mm (H).
Weight: Approx. 22 kg.

Controls and Settings

Control Panel: LCD display, Navigation buttons, OK, Cancel, Menu, Go (Online), Job Cancel, Toner Save, Energy Saver.

Menu Structure: Network, Paper, Print Quality, System Setup, Reports, Maintenance.

Network: TCP/IP, NetWare, AppleTalk, SMB. Paper: Size, Type, Tray Assignment. Print Quality: Resolution, Toner Save, Darkness. System Setup: Language, Clock, Reset. Reports: Configuration, Network, Page Count. Maintenance: Drum Cleaning, Fuser Cleaning, Firmware Update.

Connecting to Network

Ethernet: Standard RJ-45 port. USB: For direct computer connection.

Connect Ethernet cable from printer to network switch/router.
Power on printer and wait for network initialization.
Print Network Configuration Report to verify IP address.
Install driver on computers using IP address or network discovery.

Tip: Use static IP for reliable network printing in office environments.

Printing Operations

Supports standard printing, duplex printing, multiple copies, collation, watermark, poster printing.

Basic printing: Select printer in application, adjust properties as needed.
Duplex printing: Enable in printer properties or control panel.
Multiple copies: Set in print dialog or control panel.
Special media: Adjust paper type setting for envelopes, labels, thick paper.
Secure printing: Requires PIN at printer for confidential documents.
Cancel jobs: Press Job Cancel button on control panel.

WARNING! Do not open covers during printing. Allow printer to cool before maintenance.

Maintenance & Consumables

Toner Cartridge: TN-850 (approx. 12,000 pages at 5% coverage). Drum Unit: DR-850 (approx. 50,000 pages). Maintenance Kit: MK-850 (recommended every 150,000 pages).

Replace toner: When toner light flashes or print becomes faint.
Replace drum unit: When drum light illuminates or print quality degrades.
Perform maintenance: Follow prompts for drum cleaning, fuser cleaning.
Clean exterior: Use dry, soft cloth; avoid chemicals.

CAUTION! Use only genuine Brother consumables. Dispose of used cartridges properly.

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits for commercial use. Energy Star qualified. RoHS compliant. Copyright © Brother Industries, Ltd. For support, visit support.brother.com or contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-276-8437.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not printing	Network/connection	Check network cable; verify IP address; restart printer.
Poor print quality	Toner/drum	Replace toner cartridge; clean drum unit; adjust print darkness.
Paper jams	Paper/rollers	Clear jammed paper; check paper guides; clean rollers.
Control panel errors	Hardware/software	Note error code; refer to manual; perform firmware update.
Network not detected	Settings/cable	Print configuration report; reset network settings; replace cable.

Reset: Menu > System Setup > Reset Settings (if needed).

Service: 1-877-276-8437; support.brother.com