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11-14-2003
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None indicated
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8.0
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An ancient laser printer... I'd say it is 1.5x1.x0.75 ft (.75=height). The top is curved, so one end is shorter than the other. Here's a description from the site:
THE BEST WINDOWS PRINTING SOLUTION
Exclusive Windows 3.1/Windows 95 driver for faster throughput.
Enhanced memory management with Brother's own data compression technology.
TrueType compatible fonts for a wider font selection.
Clear crisp print quality utilizing microfine toner.
EASY TO USE
Self-installable program for Windows 3.1/Windows 95 Driver.
Auto emulation switching.
Auto interface switching, when optional interface is installed.
Remote printer console software for DOS, allows easy access to printer setting changes and printer status monitoring.
VERSATILE PAPER HANDLING
Straight paper path with short travel distance allows a wide choice of media styles, sizes (8.5 x 14" to 2.75 x 5") & weight.
Multi-purpose sheet-feeder which holds 200 LTR/A4 sheets or 10 envelopes.
Manual feed slot for labels, light card stock & OHP transparencies.
COMPATIBILITY & CONNECTIVITY
Most popular printer emulations standard. (HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850 & IBM Proprinter XL)
HL-630,HL-631: Macintosh interface kit (RS-422A/RS-232C Serial) with QuickDraw driver, option.
HL-630M: Macintosh interface kit (RS-422A/RS-232C Serial) with QuickDraw driver, standard.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
Auto Sleep mode for power saving.
Economy printing mode for toner saving.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Print Speed :
6 pages per minutes
Resolution :
300 dots per inch with Microfine Toner
Paper Input :
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder (200 sheets/Cut Sheet, 10 Envelopes)
Paper Output :
100 Sheets (A4/Letter size)
Media Type :
Paper, Envelopes, Transparencies, Labels, Cardstock, Postcard, Organizer
Paper and Envelopes :
Letter, Legal, A4, A5, Executive,
BL, C5, COM-10, Monarch,
custom size (8.5x14" - 2.75x5", 216x356mm - 70-127mm)
Paper Size :
216mm x 356mm to 70mm x 127mm
8.5" x 14" to 2.75" x 5"
CPU :
M68000 16MHz
Standard memory :
HL-630/630M : 0.5 M bytes with Data Compression Technology ( Expandable up to 2.0 M bytes)
HL-631 : 1 M bytes with Data Compression Technology ( Expandable up to 2.0 M bytes)
Printer Emulations :
HP LaserJet IIP, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL with Automatic Switching
Fonts :
Resident 24 BitMap fonts
TrueType Compatible fonts in the Printer Driver Disk for Windows
Printer Software :
Windows 3.1/Windows 95 printer driver
Remote Print Console for DOS
Interface :
Standard: High speed bi-directional parallel
Option : Macintosh/RS-232C serial interface with Macintosh QuickDraw Driver
Toner cartridge :
Microfine toner : 3,000 pages (at 5% coverage on A4/Letter)
Consumable:
TN-100HL (Toner Cartridge)
DR-100 (Drum Unit)
Option:
MB-110 (1.0 MB Memory Board for HL-630/630M/631)
MB-115 (1.5 MB Memory Board for HL-630/630M)
RS-100M (Macintosh/RS-232C serial Interface with Macintosh QuickDraw Driver for HL-630/631)
Here's a picture:
http://www.brother.com/us-printer/info/hl630.gif
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Keywords:
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brother laser printer hl-630 hl-series
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Connection Type:
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Parallel
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11-14-2003, 01:56 PM
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Registered: Jul 2003
Distribution: Slack 10.1
Posts: 2,194
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Would you recommend the product? yes | Price you paid? (in USD): None indicated | Rating: 8
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Kernel (uname -r):
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2.4.21
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Distribution:
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Slack 9/Knoppix 3.2
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When I printed in Knoppix, it was pretty good. Installation was easy, just a matter of running the kde print wizard. Didn't install it in Slack though. The linux printing site notes some problems, along with possible drivers: http://www.linuxprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Brother-HL-630
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