HL-4050CDN
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
HL-4050CDN
Date: 21/12/2022 ID: faq00002418_001
What are supported file formats for the direct print feature?
Direct print supports the following file formats:
- PDF version 1.6
(The data including JBIG2 image file, JPEG2000 image file and layered files are not supported.)
- JPEG
- Exif+JPEG
- PRN (created by printer driver)
- TIFF (scanned by all MFC or DCP Brother models)
- PostScript® 3™ (created by the HL-4050CDN and HL-4070CDW BRScript3 printer driver).
Some files may not be supported by the direct print feature.
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Data that has a security setting.
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Data that has a semitransparent setting.
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Data that is compressed using Crypt_Decode.
To create a PRN or PostScript® 3™ file for direct print, please follow steps below:
- The screens may vary depending on your application and operating system.
- PostScript® 3™ is available for HL-4050CDN and HL-4070CDW only.
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From the menu bar of an application, click File => Print.
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Choose Brother [model name] (1) and check the Print to file box (2).
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Click OK.
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Choose the folder you want to save the file to and enter the file name if you are prompted to.
If you are prompted for a file name only, you can also specify the folder you want to save the file in by entering the directory name. For example:
C:\Temp\FileName.prn
If you have a USB flash memory drive connected to your computer, you can save the file directly to the USB flash memory drive.
HL-4040CN, HL-4050CDN, HL-4070CDW
If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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