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Keep this manual thoroughly before maintenance work. September, 1999 SM-PRN001 R Brother Laser Printer SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N Read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
Keep this manual thoroughly before maintenance work. September, 1999 SM-PRN001 R Brother Laser Printer SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N Read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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... service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to as "this service manual and service information bulletins, is required for maintaining its print quality performance and for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system. descriptions, Drum life & page counter, Diameter / circumference of the printer etc. This service manual covers the HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N printers. This manual consists of...
... service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to as "this service manual and service information bulletins, is required for maintaining its print quality performance and for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system. descriptions, Drum life & page counter, Diameter / circumference of the printer etc. This service manual covers the HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N printers. This manual consists of...
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... Preparing the BR-net Board 2-17 6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable 2-17 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for HL-1270 only 3-18 1.6 Power Supply...3-19 1.6.1 Low-voltage Power Supply 3-19 1.6.2 High-voltage Power Supply 3-20 2.... Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.2 Load Paper Manually ...2-10 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing 2-11 4.3.1 To print on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot 2-12 5. ELECTRONICS ...3-1 1.1 General Block Diagram...3-1 1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram 3-4 1.3 ...
... Preparing the BR-net Board 2-17 6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable 2-17 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for HL-1270 only 3-18 1.6 Power Supply...3-19 1.6.1 Low-voltage Power Supply 3-19 1.6.2 High-voltage Power Supply 3-20 2.... Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.2 Load Paper Manually ...2-10 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing 2-11 4.3.1 To print on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot 2-12 5. ELECTRONICS ...3-1 1.1 General Block Diagram...3-1 1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram 3-4 1.3 ...
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... adjustments or performance of the printer indicates compliance with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. The label for laser products manufactured on the back of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the United ...BROTHER Corporation (Asia) Ltd. vii One of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to laser products marketed in the United States. The label for products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a Class I laser...
... adjustments or performance of the printer indicates compliance with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. The label for laser products manufactured on the back of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the United ...BROTHER Corporation (Asia) Ltd. vii One of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to laser products marketed in the United States. The label for products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a Class I laser...
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... adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in countries where required. The label shown below is attached in hazardous radiation exposure. The Laser Unit should not be opened without disconnecting the two connectors connected ...turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in IEC 825 specifications. viii For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 ...
... adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in countries where required. The label shown below is attached in hazardous radiation exposure. The Laser Unit should not be opened without disconnecting the two connectors connected ...turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in IEC 825 specifications. viii For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 ...
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WARNING Some parts inside the printer are extremely hot immediately after the printer is a single pole switch. NOTE: Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when servicing the printer. **Listed below are the various kinds of "WARNING" messages included in this service manual: WARNING Indicates warnings that... must be exercised even if the power switch is OFF because it is used in this manual. When opening the front cover...
WARNING Some parts inside the printer are extremely hot immediately after the printer is a single pole switch. NOTE: Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when servicing the printer. **Listed below are the various kinds of "WARNING" messages included in this service manual: WARNING Indicates warnings that... must be exercised even if the power switch is OFF because it is used in this manual. When opening the front cover...
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...3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on your computer screen to show the current status of paper. You can easily install them into your printer. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on the CD-ROM supplied with the right mouse button. 1-1 If an error occurs, a dialog box ...program can get visual guidance on your PC screen on the icon with your printer using our installer program. You can use a variety of types and sizes of certain printer errors. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the actions in the event of paper. The...
...3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on your computer screen to show the current status of paper. You can easily install them into your printer. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on the CD-ROM supplied with the right mouse button. 1-1 If an error occurs, a dialog box ...program can get visual guidance on your PC screen on the icon with your printer using our installer program. You can use a variety of types and sizes of certain printer errors. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the actions in the event of paper. The...
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OVERVIEW Output tray Tray extension flap Control panel Manual feed paper guides Manual feed slot Paper cassette Fig. 1-1 HL-1030/1240 Front cover Paper indicator Rear cover USB interface connector (for HL-1240 only) Parallel interface connector AC power inlet HL-1250/1270N Fig. 1-2 Network interface (for HL-1270N only) Power switch Rear cover Modular jack for Lower...
OVERVIEW Output tray Tray extension flap Control panel Manual feed paper guides Manual feed slot Paper cassette Fig. 1-1 HL-1030/1240 Front cover Paper indicator Rear cover USB interface connector (for HL-1240 only) Parallel interface connector AC power inlet HL-1250/1270N Fig. 1-2 Network interface (for HL-1270N only) Power switch Rear cover Modular jack for Lower...
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...3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type & size Feeding source Paper type Paper size Paper cassette Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal* Transparencies Manual feed slot Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) ...Letter Transparencies A4, Letter Other sizes 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) Optional lower Normal paper paper cassette Transparencies (HL-1250/1270N only) A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, Executive, Legal* *NOTE: Legal-size paper can be printed with the standard paper cassette ...
...3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type & size Feeding source Paper type Paper size Paper cassette Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal* Transparencies Manual feed slot Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) ...Letter Transparencies A4, Letter Other sizes 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) Optional lower Normal paper paper cassette Transparencies (HL-1250/1270N only) A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, Executive, Legal* *NOTE: Legal-size paper can be printed with the standard paper cassette ...
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... transparencies which are choosing print media, be the cause of paper should not be loaded at the same time in laser printers. • Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or the printer will be damaged. • Before loading paper with holes such as vinyl coated paper. • Avoid using coated paper...
... transparencies which are choosing print media, be the cause of paper should not be loaded at the same time in laser printers. • Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or the printer will be damaged. • Before loading paper with holes such as vinyl coated paper. • Avoid using coated paper...
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Face-up the rear cover at the rear of the printer capacity: 1 sheet **Thicker paper printing is recommended. face-up only NOTE: • When using the straight paper path feed and the rear output method for ... (2) Paper feed conditions Type Weight Cassette Normal paper (cut sheet) Special paper (cut sheet) 64 to 80 g/m2 158 g/m2 Labels Envelopes Organizers (250 sheet) Manual feed (1 sheet) 3.5.3 Print delivery (1) Output tray stacking capacity: Maximum 150 sheets (80 g/m2) face-down only (2) Straight paper path output at the rear of the...
Face-up the rear cover at the rear of the printer capacity: 1 sheet **Thicker paper printing is recommended. face-up only NOTE: • When using the straight paper path feed and the rear output method for ... (2) Paper feed conditions Type Weight Cassette Normal paper (cut sheet) Special paper (cut sheet) 64 to 80 g/m2 158 g/m2 Labels Envelopes Organizers (250 sheet) Manual feed (1 sheet) 3.5.3 Print delivery (1) Output tray stacking capacity: Maximum 150 sheets (80 g/m2) face-down only (2) Straight paper path output at the rear of the...
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...until you insert the next sheet of pages you load paper into the paper cassette, the printer automatically feeds paper sheet by sheet and ejects the printed page into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width to remove printed pages immediately after printing if...It is inserted into the paper cassette. NOTE: A 'NO PAPER' message is not extended. 2-10 PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of paper as normal paper and transparencies into the manual feed slot. (For details on feedable paper, see Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in CHAPTER 1.) When using both hands until...
...until you insert the next sheet of pages you load paper into the paper cassette, the printer automatically feeds paper sheet by sheet and ejects the printed page into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width to remove printed pages immediately after printing if...It is inserted into the paper cassette. NOTE: A 'NO PAPER' message is not extended. 2-10 PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of paper as normal paper and transparencies into the manual feed slot. (For details on feedable paper, see Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in CHAPTER 1.) When using both hands until...
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... following information; ! CAUTION: • If the paper is too thin, it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer driver allows you . Remove the paper and straighten it into the paper cassette. • The paper type should be regular paper. Use this paper...paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be curled. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer when the rear cover is lifted up . (Do not add the printed paper onto the top of ...
... following information; ! CAUTION: • If the paper is too thin, it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer driver allows you . Remove the paper and straighten it into the paper cassette. • The paper type should be regular paper. Use this paper...paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be curled. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer when the rear cover is lifted up . (Do not add the printed paper onto the top of ...
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... function is used, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality may not be satisfactory. (1) Select the required manual duplex printing mode and manual feed mode from the driver. (2) Using both sides of the paper. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4.3.2 To print on both ...hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face up, and the top edge towards the printer. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. (3) Repeat action (2) until you have...
... function is used, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality may not be satisfactory. (1) Select the required manual duplex printing mode and manual feed mode from the driver. (2) Using both sides of the paper. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4.3.2 To print on both ...hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face up, and the top edge towards the printer. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. (3) Repeat action (2) until you have...
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...system RAM 2MB Video control block Interface block (HL-1030: Parallel) (HL1240: Parallel/USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit ... generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-1 3-1 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION CHAPTER3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1. ELECTRONICS 1.1 General Block Diagram HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-1 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1030/1240 printer.
...system RAM 2MB Video control block Interface block (HL-1030: Parallel) (HL1240: Parallel/USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit ... generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-1 3-1 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION CHAPTER3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1. ELECTRONICS 1.1 General Block Diagram HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-1 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1030/1240 printer.
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.../ USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image ...generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-2 3-2 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250 Fig. 3-2 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1250 printer.
.../ USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image ...generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-2 3-2 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250 Fig. 3-2 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1250 printer.
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...HL-1270N printer. External device Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) Control system RAM 4MB Expansion memory I/O Network board Ethernet 10/100 Base TX PCI bus Video control block Interface block (Parallel / USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser... unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing ...
...HL-1270N printer. External device Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) Control system RAM 4MB Expansion memory I/O Network board Ethernet 10/100 Base TX PCI bus Video control block Interface block (Parallel / USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser... unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing ...
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...helpful to print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N with optional lower tray unit only) Remedy (1) Check that envelopes are using. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The printer will not load envelopes. The printer does not print on the envelope size you... are loaded into the output tray. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. The printer does not print into the manual feed slot. Keep paper loads below 27mm in depth. (3) Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected in the printer driver. (1) Re-install the paper firmly into the paper cassette. (2)...
...helpful to print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N with optional lower tray unit only) Remedy (1) Check that envelopes are using. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The printer will not load envelopes. The printer does not print on the envelope size you... are loaded into the output tray. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. The printer does not print into the manual feed slot. Keep paper loads below 27mm in depth. (3) Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected in the printer driver. (1) Re-install the paper firmly into the paper cassette. (2)...
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... stack. (2) If using the straight-through output path. Also, try rotating the paper 180° in the paper cassette. (3) Try printing using the manual feed slot, check how to load paper into the paper cassette correctly and that the paper or other media is used infrequently, the paper may...paper supplied as the cause of paper in the paper cassette. Both high temperature and humidity will cause paper to curl. (2) If the printer is loaded into the manual feed slot correctly. (3) The paper cassette may have sat for too long in the paper cassette. Load paper below 27mm in Section 6 ...
... stack. (2) If using the straight-through output path. Also, try rotating the paper 180° in the paper cassette. (3) Try printing using the manual feed slot, check how to load paper into the paper cassette correctly and that the paper or other media is used infrequently, the paper may...paper supplied as the cause of paper in the paper cassette. Both high temperature and humidity will cause paper to curl. (2) If the printer is loaded into the manual feed slot correctly. (3) The paper cassette may have sat for too long in the paper cassette. Load paper below 27mm in Section 6 ...
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...exe" in the USB directory of 'System Properties' in the Apple (RS-422A) position. (4) Check the printer cable type: you cannot use a Local Talk or straight-through a network. iii) "Add New Hardware ..., follow the instructions in the System Folder and it is unable to find the BRUSB: port. (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) User Check (1) Re-install the USB driver by your computer settings. Result... then refer to the specified section of the optional interface board is damaged. See the computer manual. It should match the port to which the user used. Yes This problem may appear under...
...exe" in the USB directory of 'System Properties' in the Apple (RS-422A) position. (4) Check the printer cable type: you cannot use a Local Talk or straight-through a network. iii) "Add New Hardware ..., follow the instructions in the System Folder and it is unable to find the BRUSB: port. (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) User Check (1) Re-install the USB driver by your computer settings. Result... then refer to the specified section of the optional interface board is damaged. See the computer manual. It should match the port to which the user used. Yes This problem may appear under...