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... ASIC...3-7 1.3.2 ROM...3-10 1.3.3 Flash ROM ...3-12 1.3.4 DRAM...3-12 1.3.5 Optional RAM...3-14 1.3.6 Optional serial I/O ...3-15 1.3.7 PCI bus ...3-15 1.3.8 EEPROM...3-16 1.3.9 Reset circuit ...3-16 1.3.10 Engine I/O ...3-17 1.4 Engine PCB ...3-18 1.5 BR-net PCB (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only) ........ 2-17 6.1.3 Print configuration ... Paper Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY 2-17 6.1 Preparing the BR-net Board 2-17 6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable 2-17 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration...
... ASIC...3-7 1.3.2 ROM...3-10 1.3.3 Flash ROM ...3-12 1.3.4 DRAM...3-12 1.3.5 Optional RAM...3-14 1.3.6 Optional serial I/O ...3-15 1.3.7 PCI bus ...3-15 1.3.8 EEPROM...3-16 1.3.9 Reset circuit ...3-16 1.3.10 Engine I/O ...3-17 1.4 Engine PCB ...3-18 1.5 BR-net PCB (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only) ........ 2-17 6.1.3 Print configuration ... Paper Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY 2-17 6.1 Preparing the BR-net Board 2-17 6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable 2-17 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration...
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...): Fast Ethernet This LED will blink as the print server receives or transmits data. 6.2.2 Factory default setting If you wish to reset the print server back to its default factory settings (resetting all information such as the password and IP address information), hold down the Network Test button for less than 5 seconds...
...): Fast Ethernet This LED will blink as the print server receives or transmits data. 6.2.2 Factory default setting If you wish to reset the print server back to its default factory settings (resetting all information such as the password and IP address information), hold down the Network Test button for less than 5 seconds...
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CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-4 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1030/1240 printer. A S I C Reset Circuit CPU Core (MB86833) BUS INT Oscillator (32.7MHz) Program + Font ROM 1.0 Mbytes Address Decoder DRAM Control RAM (2.0 Mbytes) Timer FIFO CDCC Parallel I/O To PC USB I/O (HL-1240 only) To PC Soft Support EEPROM (128 8 bits) EEPROM I/O Engine Control I/O To Engine PCB Fig. 3-4 3-4
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-4 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1030/1240 printer. A S I C Reset Circuit CPU Core (MB86833) BUS INT Oscillator (32.7MHz) Program + Font ROM 1.0 Mbytes Address Decoder DRAM Control RAM (2.0 Mbytes) Timer FIFO CDCC Parallel I/O To PC USB I/O (HL-1240 only) To PC Soft Support EEPROM (128 8 bits) EEPROM I/O Engine Control I/O To Engine PCB Fig. 3-4 3-4
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CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250 Fig. 3-5 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1250 printer. A S I C Reset Circuit CPU Core (MB86832) BUS INT Oscillator (32.7MHz) Program + Font ROM 4.0 Mbytes RAM (4.0 Mbytes) Option RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) Address Decoder DRAM Control Timer FIFO CDCC Parallel I/O Option Serial I/O (RS232C & RS422A) USB I/O Soft Support To PC To PC EEPROM (512 x 8 bits) EEPROM I/O Engine Control I/O To Engine PCB Fig. 3-5 3-5
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250 Fig. 3-5 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1250 printer. A S I C Reset Circuit CPU Core (MB86832) BUS INT Oscillator (32.7MHz) Program + Font ROM 4.0 Mbytes RAM (4.0 Mbytes) Option RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) Address Decoder DRAM Control Timer FIFO CDCC Parallel I/O Option Serial I/O (RS232C & RS422A) USB I/O Soft Support To PC To PC EEPROM (512 x 8 bits) EEPROM I/O Engine Control I/O To Engine PCB Fig. 3-5 3-5
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Reset Circuit CPU Core (MB86832) BUS INT A S I C Oscillator (32.7MHz) Program + Font ROM 4.0 Mbytes Flash ROM (2.0 Mbytes) RAM (4.0 Mbytes) Address Decoder DRAM Control Timer FIFO CDCC Parallel I/O Option RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) USB I/O Soft Support To PC To PC EEPROM (4096 x 8 bits) EEPROM I/O To PC or Hub Network Board To Engine PCB Engine Control I/O PCI Bus Control Fig. 3-6 3-6 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1270N Fig. 3-6 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1270N printer.
Reset Circuit CPU Core (MB86832) BUS INT A S I C Oscillator (32.7MHz) Program + Font ROM 4.0 Mbytes Flash ROM (2.0 Mbytes) RAM (4.0 Mbytes) Address Decoder DRAM Control Timer FIFO CDCC Parallel I/O Option RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes) USB I/O Soft Support To PC To PC EEPROM (4096 x 8 bits) EEPROM I/O To PC or Hub Network Board To Engine PCB Engine Control I/O PCI Bus Control Fig. 3-6 3-6 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1270N Fig. 3-6 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1270N printer.
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CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1.3.8 EEPROM HL-1030/1240 The EEPROM is X24C01A type of reset is 80ms (typ.) Fig. 3-21 3-16 The reset voltage is X24C04 type of two-wire method with a 512 x 8 bits configuration. Fig. 3-20 1.3.9 Reset circuit HL-1030/1240 The reset IC is X24C32 type of two-wire method with a 4096 x 8 bits configuration. Fig. 3-18 HL-1250 The EEPROM is 4.2V (typ.) and the LOW period of two-wire method with a 128 x 8 bits configuration. Fig. 3-19 HL-1270N The EEPROM is a RN5VD42A.
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1.3.8 EEPROM HL-1030/1240 The EEPROM is X24C01A type of reset is 80ms (typ.) Fig. 3-21 3-16 The reset voltage is X24C04 type of two-wire method with a 512 x 8 bits configuration. Fig. 3-20 1.3.9 Reset circuit HL-1030/1240 The reset IC is X24C32 type of two-wire method with a 4096 x 8 bits configuration. Fig. 3-18 HL-1250 The EEPROM is 4.2V (typ.) and the LOW period of two-wire method with a 128 x 8 bits configuration. Fig. 3-19 HL-1270N The EEPROM is a RN5VD42A.
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The interface with the engine PCB is by fullduplex synchronous serial method. Fig. 3-23 HL-1250/1270N Fig. 3-23 shows the engine interface circuit. The interface with the engine PCB is by fullduplex synchronous serial method. The reset voltage is 4.2V (typ.) and the LOW period of reset is a RN5VD42A. Fig. 3-24 3-17 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250/1270N The reset IC is 80ms (typ.) Fig. 3-22 1.3.10 Engine I/O HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-22 shows the engine interface circuit.
The interface with the engine PCB is by fullduplex synchronous serial method. Fig. 3-23 HL-1250/1270N Fig. 3-23 shows the engine interface circuit. The interface with the engine PCB is by fullduplex synchronous serial method. The reset voltage is 4.2V (typ.) and the LOW period of reset is a RN5VD42A. Fig. 3-24 3-17 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250/1270N The reset IC is 80ms (typ.) Fig. 3-22 1.3.10 Engine I/O HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-22 shows the engine interface circuit.
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...correctly, the lock lever is now off with adequate ventilation.. • Only unpack a drum unit immediately before you use only genuine Brother toner. Check that the printer is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs illuminate. or Letter-size paper at 5% print coverage) NOTE: There are on. (The...cartridge on , the front cover is turned on a flat, horizontal surface, and remove the toner cartridge from top to bottom.) The drum page counter is reset. (7) Close the front cover, and check that you need to install it horizontal. (Fig. 5-3) Fig. 5-3 5-2 Toner empty: The Data and ...
...correctly, the lock lever is now off with adequate ventilation.. • Only unpack a drum unit immediately before you use only genuine Brother toner. Check that the printer is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs illuminate. or Letter-size paper at 5% print coverage) NOTE: There are on. (The...cartridge on , the front cover is turned on a flat, horizontal surface, and remove the toner cartridge from top to bottom.) The drum page counter is reset. (7) Close the front cover, and check that you need to install it horizontal. (Fig. 5-3) Fig. 5-3 5-2 Toner empty: The Data and ...
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... is not cleared and the same service call appears, see Section 6 'Malfunctions' to reset the printer with a new one. 2.2 Service Calls When the printer indicates the need for a service call ' which the printer indicates on again and try to be necessary to take the corrective action described for when...then a combination of LEDs alternately as shown in the table on the next page, a user unrecoverable error may occur because of the laser BD malfunction. If the error is user recoverable. Replace the toner cartridge with the control panel button. Error occurs NO again. Temporary error...
... is not cleared and the same service call appears, see Section 6 'Malfunctions' to reset the printer with a new one. 2.2 Service Calls When the printer indicates the need for a service call ' which the printer indicates on again and try to be necessary to take the corrective action described for when...then a combination of LEDs alternately as shown in the table on the next page, a user unrecoverable error may occur because of the laser BD malfunction. If the error is user recoverable. Replace the toner cartridge with the control panel button. Error occurs NO again. Temporary error...
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... all other devices and connect the port to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the printer is not connected to the correct interface connectors of this chapter. (7) Try resetting the factory settings. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to print with... the method of Subsection 10.1 'Test Print Mode' in this chapter. No Replace the main PCB. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options...
... all other devices and connect the port to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the printer is not connected to the correct interface connectors of this chapter. (7) Try resetting the factory settings. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to print with... the method of Subsection 10.1 'Test Print Mode' in this chapter. No Replace the main PCB. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options...
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... Remove all other devices and connect the port to investigate the cause of the problem. Possible cause Step Check Result Remedy Failure inside the printer 1 Is it possible to print the test page with another PC and cable? No Replace the main PCB. RS-100M** failure 3 ...can get a log file to the printer only. Yes This problem may appear under the specified system environment. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options tab in the printer driver. (6) If the print port is set for Printer won't print' tool of this chapter. (8) Try resetting the factory settings.
... Remove all other devices and connect the port to investigate the cause of the problem. Possible cause Step Check Result Remedy Failure inside the printer 1 Is it possible to print the test page with another PC and cable? No Replace the main PCB. RS-100M** failure 3 ...can get a log file to the printer only. Yes This problem may appear under the specified system environment. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options tab in the printer driver. (6) If the print port is set for Printer won't print' tool of this chapter. (8) Try resetting the factory settings.
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... on again. (5) Press the panel button, the demo page printing starts. 6-52 The printer is closed. (2) Turn on . LED Drum Ready Alarm Data Type of the internal fonts. The printer returns to the ready status after printing. Follow the procedures below ; (1) Turn off the... panel button. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of mode Test Sample Page Print Configuration & Print Fonts I (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) Factory Reset Hex Dump Print (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer returns to the ready...
... on again. (5) Press the panel button, the demo page printing starts. 6-52 The printer is closed. (2) Turn on . LED Drum Ready Alarm Data Type of the internal fonts. The printer returns to the ready status after printing. Follow the procedures below ; (1) Turn off the... panel button. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of mode Test Sample Page Print Configuration & Print Fonts I (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) Factory Reset Hex Dump Print (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer returns to the ready...
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... drum unit life is 100 pages or more, and the drum counter is reset. (Maximum counter: 63) Toner cartridge change and paper jam. A-7 Fig. A-8 Note that each maintenance information is counted under the conditions below; APPENDIX If the printer is connected to a parallel port, you can take the following steps; (1) Open the...
... drum unit life is 100 pages or more, and the drum counter is reset. (Maximum counter: 63) Toner cartridge change and paper jam. A-7 Fig. A-8 Note that each maintenance information is counted under the conditions below; APPENDIX If the printer is connected to a parallel port, you can take the following steps; (1) Open the...
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... 6-31 white spots 6-34 white vertical streaks 6-31 image distortion 6-33 incorrect printout 6-42 inspection mode 6-53 installation drum unit 2-5 printer 2-3 printer driver 2-6 USB driver 2-7 insufficient output from high-voltage power supply unit 6-20 interface 1-6 ii A-28 envelope 1-8 environment 2-1, 6-1 ... message 6-6 Ethernet cable 2-17 F face-down 1-10 face-up 1-10 factory default setting 2-18 factory inspection mode 6-53, 6-54 Factory Reset 6-52 faint print 6-33 fan motor 3-22, 4-36 faulty registration 6-32 first eject roller 3-21, 3-24, 4-26 first print 1-5...
... 6-31 white spots 6-34 white vertical streaks 6-31 image distortion 6-33 incorrect printout 6-42 inspection mode 6-53 installation drum unit 2-5 printer 2-3 printer driver 2-6 USB driver 2-7 insufficient output from high-voltage power supply unit 6-20 interface 1-6 ii A-28 envelope 1-8 environment 2-1, 6-1 ... message 6-6 Ethernet cable 2-17 F face-down 1-10 face-up 1-10 factory default setting 2-18 factory inspection mode 6-53, 6-54 Factory Reset 6-52 faint print 6-33 fan motor 3-22, 4-36 faulty registration 6-32 first eject roller 3-21, 3-24, 4-26 first print 1-5...
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... I 6-52 print guaranteed area 1-11 print method 1-5 PRINT OVERRUN 6-6, 6-8 print quality 1-5 print speed 1-1, 1-5, A-4 printer driver 1-1, 1-6 printer information A-14 printer status monitor 1-1 protocol 1-8 Q Quick Print Setup 1-1 R RAM check 6-53 Ready LED 2-13 rear cover 1-4, 4-14... rear registration sensor 3-23 rear registration sensor lever 3-21 recommended paper 1-9 Remote Printer Console 1-2 reset IC 3-16 resolution 1-1, 1-5 RESOLUTION ADAPTED 6-6, 6-8 ROM 3-10 ROM code reprogramming mode 6-53 ROM Error 6-5, 6-22 RPC ...
... I 6-52 print guaranteed area 1-11 print method 1-5 PRINT OVERRUN 6-6, 6-8 print quality 1-5 print speed 1-1, 1-5, A-4 printer driver 1-1, 1-6 printer information A-14 printer status monitor 1-1 protocol 1-8 Q Quick Print Setup 1-1 R RAM check 6-53 Ready LED 2-13 rear cover 1-4, 4-14... rear registration sensor 3-23 rear registration sensor lever 3-21 recommended paper 1-9 Remote Printer Console 1-2 reset IC 3-16 resolution 1-1, 1-5 RESOLUTION ADAPTED 6-6, 6-8 ROM 3-10 ROM code reprogramming mode 6-53 ROM Error 6-5, 6-22 RPC ...
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... closed. 2. Release and then press the button again to the ready status after printing. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. Hold down the button to select another option as hexadecimal values so that you can print data as shown ... is restored to turn on . LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test sample page Print Config & Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer returns to execute the selected option. Follow these steps: 1. Test Print Mode The...
... closed. 2. Release and then press the button again to the ready status after printing. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. Hold down the button to select another option as hexadecimal values so that you can print data as shown ... is restored to turn on . LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test sample page Print Config & Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer returns to execute the selected option. Follow these steps: 1. Test Print Mode The...
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...Phase 2 - HTTP web browser management capability • Ipd-Plus feature for providing multiple services with custom setup and reset strings plus text-to your printer to be connected to -PostScript conversion • Flash memory for NetWare Directory Services (NDS) - Any user can ...simultaneously access the same printer. Digital Equipment Corporation networks, including PATHWORKS and DECprint Server - Features The Brother print servers offers the widest range of firmware 2-10 IBM LAN Server V4.0 or above ...
...Phase 2 - HTTP web browser management capability • Ipd-Plus feature for providing multiple services with custom setup and reset strings plus text-to your printer to be connected to -PostScript conversion • Flash memory for NetWare Directory Services (NDS) - Any user can ...simultaneously access the same printer. Digital Equipment Corporation networks, including PATHWORKS and DECprint Server - Features The Brother print servers offers the widest range of firmware 2-10 IBM LAN Server V4.0 or above ...
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Close the front cover. 8. Reset the page counter referring to the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6. Make sure that the Drum LED is now off. 3-13 Caution Do not reset the page counter when you replace the toner cartridge only. 7.
Close the front cover. 8. Reset the page counter referring to the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6. Make sure that the Drum LED is now off. 3-13 Caution Do not reset the page counter when you replace the toner cartridge only. 7.
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... recovers from the table below . Control Panel Indications Operator calls and how to reset the printer with the panel button as described below. r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is low. For example, the following are used in the illustrations ... indications caused by the LED indications as shown in the table below are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 Identify the error from most errors, but you may also need to clear them The LED indications as...
... recovers from the table below . Control Panel Indications Operator calls and how to reset the printer with the panel button as described below. r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is low. For example, the following are used in the illustrations ... indications caused by the LED indications as shown in the table below are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 Identify the error from most errors, but you may also need to clear them The LED indications as...
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... 1-28 paper recommended 1-11 paper size 1-10 paper type 1-10 parallel interface 1-2 parallel interface pin assignment....... IBM 2-4 interface A-3 -L- baud rate 2-6 bitmapped font A-8 button 1-27 -C- Factory Reset 1-34 front cover 1-2 -H- manual feed paper guide 1-2 manual feed slot 1-2, 1-10, 1-18 manual feed slot paper guide 1-21 memory A-3 memory SIMM 2-11 misfeed 1-28, 4-3 -N- A-5 parallel...
... 1-28 paper recommended 1-11 paper size 1-10 paper type 1-10 parallel interface 1-2 parallel interface pin assignment....... IBM 2-4 interface A-3 -L- baud rate 2-6 bitmapped font A-8 button 1-27 -C- Factory Reset 1-34 front cover 1-2 -H- manual feed paper guide 1-2 manual feed slot 1-2, 1-10, 1-18 manual feed slot paper guide 1-21 memory A-3 memory SIMM 2-11 misfeed 1-28, 4-3 -N- A-5 parallel...