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... 2-1 1.1 Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows® 98 only 2-7 3.3.1 Connect the USB interface cable 2-7 3.3.2 Install the USB driver ...2-7 3.3.3 Set the PC printer port ...2-9 3.4 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with ...USB Users Only 2-9 4. SPECIFICATIONS 1-5 3.1 Printing...1-5 3.2 Functions ...1-6 3.3 Electrical and Mechanical 1-7 3.4 Network (for HL-1270N only 1-8 3.5 Paper ...
... 2-1 1.1 Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows® 98 only 2-7 3.3.1 Connect the USB interface cable 2-7 3.3.2 Install the USB driver ...2-7 3.3.3 Set the PC printer port ...2-9 3.4 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with ...USB Users Only 2-9 4. SPECIFICATIONS 1-5 3.1 Printing...1-5 3.2 Functions ...1-6 3.3 Electrical and Mechanical 1-7 3.4 Network (for HL-1270N only 1-8 3.5 Paper ...
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...of paper. It is launched automatically when this printer driver is recommended. The paper cassette can easily setup these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. You can monitor the status of certain printer errors. The driver supports our unique compression mode to 10 pages.... Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can easily install them into your printer. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on the CD-ROM supplied with...
...of paper. It is launched automatically when this printer driver is recommended. The paper cassette can easily setup these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. You can monitor the status of certain printer errors. The driver supports our unique compression mode to 10 pages.... Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can easily install them into your printer. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on the CD-ROM supplied with...
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...(PCL6), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1270N supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 ... modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printing cost by saving toner. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in use the USB port are provided on the CD-ROM supplied ...
...(PCL6), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1270N supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 ... modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printing cost by saving toner. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in use the USB port are provided on the CD-ROM supplied ...
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... 3.2 Functions CPU Emulation Printer driver Interface Memory Control panel Diagnostics HL-1030/1240: MB86833 66MHz HL-1250/1270N: MB86832 66MHz HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: HL-1270N: Brother Printing Solution for Windows® Brother Printing Solution for Windows® HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4) Brother Printing Solution for Windows® Automatic emulation selection among HP LaserJet 6P (PCL level 6), Brother BR-Script Level...
... 3.2 Functions CPU Emulation Printer driver Interface Memory Control panel Diagnostics HL-1030/1240: MB86833 66MHz HL-1250/1270N: MB86832 66MHz HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: HL-1270N: Brother Printing Solution for Windows® Brother Printing Solution for Windows® HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4) Brother Printing Solution for Windows® Automatic emulation selection among HP LaserJet 6P (PCL level 6), Brother BR-Script Level...
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... • BRAdmin32 management utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) • Port driver for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 LPR port driver (for Windows 95/98 only) NetBIOS port driver SMTP port driver 3.5 Paper 3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type & size Feeding source Paper type Paper size Paper cassette... 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 ...
... • BRAdmin32 management utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0) • Port driver for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 LPR port driver (for Windows 95/98 only) NetBIOS port driver SMTP port driver 3.5 Paper 3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type & size Feeding source Paper type Paper size Paper cassette... 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 ...
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... extensions, should be installed near an air conditioner. • Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. • Do not cover the slots in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to open flames or...magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. • Do not expose the printer to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows...
... extensions, should be installed near an air conditioner. • Keep the printer horizontal when carrying. • Do not cover the slots in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to open flames or...magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. • Do not expose the printer to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows...
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... correct drive letter instead of your printer. (5) Select the language you can install the printer driver from the supplied floppy disk. (...See Subsection 3.2 'For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive'.) 3.1 For Windows® Users (1) Turn on the screen. Click the File menu in the command line box and click OK. (If your computer. INSTALL THE PRINTER... You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. If...driver installation are based on your PC power. Close all the applications running on the...
... correct drive letter instead of your printer. (5) Select the language you can install the printer driver from the supplied floppy disk. (...See Subsection 3.2 'For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive'.) 3.1 For Windows® Users (1) Turn on the screen. Click the File menu in the command line box and click OK. (If your computer. INSTALL THE PRINTER... You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. If...driver installation are based on your PC power. Close all the applications running on the...
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... cable, refer to complete the installation. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (6) Click the Initial Setup button. (7) You can install the printer driver immediately. (10) After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 or HL1270N window will appear. Fig. 2-4 (8) Click the interface cable you can view the Initial Setup operations in the video...
... cable, refer to complete the installation. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (6) Click the Initial Setup button. (7) You can install the printer driver immediately. (10) After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 or HL1270N window will appear. Fig. 2-4 (8) Click the interface cable you can view the Initial Setup operations in the video...
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... OPERATION 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, setup the printer following the steps below, then install the printer driver from the floppy disk. 3.2.1 Install the drum unit (1) Open the front cover. (2) Unpack the drum unit assembly and rock ...it from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. (Fig. 2-8) Fig. 2-8 (3) Install the drum unit into the printer until it ...
... OPERATION 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, setup the printer following the steps below, then install the printer driver from the floppy disk. 3.2.1 Install the drum unit (1) Open the front cover. (2) Unpack the drum unit assembly and rock ...it from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. (Fig. 2-8) Fig. 2-8 (3) Install the drum unit into the printer until it ...
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...of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the printer power switch. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears, click the Cancel button. (2) Insert the supplied floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (3) Install the printer driver using the Setup.exe file. In Windows 3.1 ...i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. After the printer has warmed up the Ready LED changes from floppy disk (1) Turn on...
...of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the printer power switch. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears, click the Cancel button. (2) Insert the supplied floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (3) Install the printer driver using the Setup.exe file. In Windows 3.1 ...i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. After the printer has warmed up the Ready LED changes from floppy disk (1) Turn on...
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..., then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-14) USB interface cable 3.3.2 Install the USB driver (1) The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. Fig. 2-14 (2) Select "Search for the best driver for Windows 98 only) For the HL-1240/1250/1270N printers, the USB interface cable can ...be connected between the printer and PC. Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 2-7 Click the Next button. Click the Next ...
..., then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-14) USB interface cable 3.3.2 Install the USB driver (1) The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. Fig. 2-14 (2) Select "Search for the best driver for Windows 98 only) For the HL-1240/1250/1270N printers, the USB interface cable can ...be connected between the printer and PC. Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 2-7 Click the Next button. Click the Next ...
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Fig. 2-19 Fig. 2-20 2-8 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (3) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive and select "CD-ROM drive". Fig. 2-17 (5) Click the Finish button. Fig. 2-18 (6) Click the Yes button, then your PC will be installed. Click the Next button. (4) Click the Next button, then the USB driver will restart.
Fig. 2-19 Fig. 2-20 2-8 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (3) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive and select "CD-ROM drive". Fig. 2-17 (5) Click the Finish button. Fig. 2-18 (6) Click the Yes button, then your PC will be installed. Click the Next button. (4) Click the Next button, then the USB driver will restart.
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... in the video movie. (3) Click the "Printer Driver Installer" icon in the window above to close the Properties dialog box. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3.3 Set the PC printer port Your PC printer port has to be connected to the printer at the same time. 3.4 For Macintosh ...(iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only When you use the HL-1240/1250/1270N printer with Macintosh using USB, setup the printer following port" box. (Fig. 221) (5) Click the OK button to install the printer driver. 2-9 The setup is highlighted. (3) Select Properties from the File menu,...
... in the video movie. (3) Click the "Printer Driver Installer" icon in the window above to close the Properties dialog box. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3.3 Set the PC printer port Your PC printer port has to be connected to the printer at the same time. 3.4 For Macintosh ...(iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only When you use the HL-1240/1250/1270N printer with Macintosh using USB, setup the printer following port" box. (Fig. 221) (5) Click the OK button to install the printer driver. 2-9 The setup is highlighted. (3) Select Properties from the File menu,...
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.... 2-23) (3) Insert the paper into the manual feed slot. (For details on cassette loading, refer to the printer. NOTE: It is not extended. 2-10 PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of paper. If you insert the next sheet of paper loading method; paper cassette and manual feed ...slot. 4.1 Load Paper into the Paper Cassette You can feed envelopes, labels and organizers as well as in the printer driver, and send the print data to Subsection 3.2.2 'Load Paper' in this as necessary for the number of paper as normal paper and transparencies...
.... 2-23) (3) Insert the paper into the manual feed slot. (For details on cassette loading, refer to the printer. NOTE: It is not extended. 2-10 PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of paper. If you insert the next sheet of paper loading method; paper cassette and manual feed ...slot. 4.1 Load Paper into the Paper Cassette You can feed envelopes, labels and organizers as well as in the printer driver, and send the print data to Subsection 3.2.2 'Load Paper' in this as necessary for the number of paper as normal paper and transparencies...
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... paper. Fig. 2-26 2-11 Use this paper feed and output method when printing on thicker paper or card. (1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer driver. (2) Lift up . CAUTION: • If the paper is too thin, it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing... it . 4.3.1 To print on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette (1) Select the required manual duplex printing mode from the driver. (2) The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on one side of the paper first. (3) Remove the printed even numbered pages from the...
... paper. Fig. 2-26 2-11 Use this paper feed and output method when printing on thicker paper or card. (1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer driver. (2) Lift up . CAUTION: • If the paper is too thin, it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing... it . 4.3.1 To print on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette (1) Select the required manual duplex printing mode from the driver. (2) The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on one side of the paper first. (3) Remove the printed even numbered pages from the...
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..., straighten them in order into the manual feed slot 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 printed all the even numbered pages. (4) Remove the printed even numbered... have printed all the odd numbered pages on the reverse side of the paper. Follow the instructions on both sides of the paper from the driver. (2) Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot, loading the paper with the side to be printed first facing upwards. ...
..., straighten them in order into the manual feed slot 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 printed all the even numbered pages. (4) Remove the printed even numbered... have printed all the odd numbered pages on the reverse side of the paper. Follow the instructions on both sides of the paper from the driver. (2) Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot, loading the paper with the side to be printed first facing upwards. ...
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...warming up. • You can change the timeout for the sleep mode with the Data LED off, the printer reprints the last job you press the button with the supplied printer driver (all the LEDs are defined as if it was turned off and it is as follows; 1) The fan...from some errors automatically. The printer prints any data remaining in the range of your printer use (Intelligent Sleep Mode). While the printer is in the printer driver or RPC program for the following useful features; 5.6.1 Sleep mode When the printer does not receive data for the printer to the Help section in ...
...warming up. • You can change the timeout for the sleep mode with the Data LED off, the printer reprints the last job you press the button with the supplied printer driver (all the LEDs are defined as if it was turned off and it is as follows; 1) The fan...from some errors automatically. The printer prints any data remaining in the range of your printer use (Intelligent Sleep Mode). While the printer is in the printer driver or RPC program for the following useful features; 5.6.1 Sleep mode When the printer does not receive data for the printer to the Help section in ...
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... screw securing the paper cassette cover indicated RED in the figure above is very special. When disassembling/re-assembling the screw, you need a special screw driver. Refer to the figure below; CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY NOTE: When replacing/re-assembling the separation pad holder, remove the old grease and apply...
... screw securing the paper cassette cover indicated RED in the figure above is very special. When disassembling/re-assembling the screw, you need a special screw driver. Refer to the figure below; CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY NOTE: When replacing/re-assembling the separation pad holder, remove the old grease and apply...
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... combination of the resolution. (2) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. (1) Reduce the complexity of paper. Clear the jammed paper inside the printer. Indicates that paper in the supplied Windows driver and try again. Replace the toner cartridge...empty, load a new stack of the document or reduce the print resolution. (3) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. (4) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Change the following table. If it is curled, straighten it again....
... combination of the resolution. (2) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. (1) Reduce the complexity of paper. Clear the jammed paper inside the printer. Indicates that paper in the supplied Windows driver and try again. Replace the toner cartridge...empty, load a new stack of the document or reduce the print resolution. (3) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. (4) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Change the following table. If it is curled, straighten it again....
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.../ True Type mode / Use Printer TrueType Fonts RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) (1) Reduce the complexity of the document before printing to ON by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. (4) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Change the ...following settings in the following table. Replace the RS-100M. *NOTE: The communication parameter settings are printed on both the PC and printer are the same. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
.../ True Type mode / Use Printer TrueType Fonts RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) (1) Reduce the complexity of the document before printing to ON by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. (4) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Change the ...following settings in the following table. Replace the RS-100M. *NOTE: The communication parameter settings are printed on both the PC and printer are the same. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...