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... INSTALLATION 2-1 1.1 Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for HL-1270N only 1-8 3.5 Paper ...1-8 3.5.1 Feedable paper...1-8 3.5.2 Paper cassette capacity...1-10 3.5.3 Print delivery ...1-10 3.6 Printing Area ...1-11 3.6.1 Effective printing area ...1-11 3.6.2 Print guaranteed area ...1-11 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 2-1 1. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive...
... INSTALLATION 2-1 1.1 Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for HL-1270N only 1-8 3.5 Paper ...1-8 3.5.1 Feedable paper...1-8 3.5.2 Paper cassette capacity...1-10 3.5.3 Print delivery ...1-10 3.6 Printing Area ...1-11 3.6.1 Effective printing area ...1-11 3.6.2 Print guaranteed area ...1-11 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 2-1 1. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive...
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...) and 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per...
...) and 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per...
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...printer. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in the background and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with the standard printer memory. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Enhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in its printer hardware and the supplied printer driver...after around 3,000 pages for the standard cartridge and around 6,000 pages for Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 using the Remote Printer Console Program. It can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 ...
...printer. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in the background and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with the standard printer memory. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Enhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in its printer hardware and the supplied printer driver...after around 3,000 pages for the standard cartridge and around 6,000 pages for Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 using the Remote Printer Console Program. It can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 ...
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... have the following specifications; CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 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...
... have the following specifications; CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 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...
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... PUT/GET or IPX for Netware. • 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 ... 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 ...
... PUT/GET or IPX for Netware. • 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 ... 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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... 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 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 2-1 CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 1.1 Power Supply •...
... 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 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 2-1 CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 1.1 Power Supply •...
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...you do not have a CD-ROM drive, you want, then follow the instructions on the HL-1240 model. INSTALL THE PRINTER You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. The installation programs for your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter ... drive is not D, type 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 your PC. (2) Insert the supplied ...
...you do not have a CD-ROM drive, you want, then follow the instructions on the HL-1240 model. INSTALL THE PRINTER You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. The installation programs for your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter ... drive is not D, type 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 your PC. (2) Insert the supplied ...
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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 movie.
... 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 movie.
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... the paper cassette into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC 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 paper cassette into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC 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...
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... switch. (2) Connect the parallel interface to the computer, then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-13) (3) Use the clips on the computer power. Parallel interface cable Fig. 2-12 Fig. 2-13 3.2.5 Install the printer driver from blinking to secure the parallel interface cable. (4) Turn on the screen. 2-6...drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 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. The...
... switch. (2) Connect the parallel interface to the computer, then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-13) (3) Use the clips on the computer power. Parallel interface cable Fig. 2-12 Fig. 2-13 3.2.5 Install the printer driver from blinking to secure the parallel interface cable. (4) Turn on the screen. 2-6...drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 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. The...
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... your device." 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. Prepare the printer to use the USB interface following the steps below; 3.3.1 Connect the... USB interface cable (1) Check that the printer power switch is on. (2) Connect the USB interface cable to the computer, 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. 2-15 Fig. 2-16...
... your device." 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. Prepare the printer to use the USB interface following the steps below; 3.3.1 Connect the... USB interface cable (1) Check that the printer power switch is on. (2) Connect the USB interface cable to the computer, 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. 2-15 Fig. 2-16...
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...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, then ... Turn on the computer power, then insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The window shown below will appear automatically. Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to close the Properties dialog box. Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and ...
...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, then ... Turn on the computer power, then insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The window shown below will appear automatically. Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to close the Properties dialog box. Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and ...
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... complexity 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. Graphics Mode / True Type™ mode / Use Printer TrueType™ Fonts (1) Press the panel button to ON by adding...
... complexity 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. Graphics Mode / True Type™ mode / Use Printer TrueType™ Fonts (1) Press the panel button to ON by adding...
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... an error message as the handshake protocols on both the PC and printer are printed on the Print Configuration sheet. SERIAL INTERFACE OVERRUN ERROR (HL-1250 only) (1) Press the panel button to print the data remaining in the supplied Windows driver and try again. Replace the RS-100M. *NOTE: The communication parameter settings...
... an error message as the handshake protocols on both the PC and printer are printed on the Print Configuration sheet. SERIAL INTERFACE OVERRUN ERROR (HL-1250 only) (1) Press the panel button to print the data remaining in the supplied Windows driver and try again. Replace the RS-100M. *NOTE: The communication parameter settings...
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...with the drum unit and toner cartridge removed? Is the problem solved after the toner cartridge is light, toner save mode within Printer Properties tab of the driver. (3) Try installing a new toner cartridge or drum unit. Result Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Remedy Check if ...printer for information about the location of name cards, print quality cannot be cleared by end users. may cause this situation to check the 'User Check' items described in the event of specific image defects. Replace the engine PCB or the main PCB. Clean contact electrodes both on the scanner window Laser...
...with the drum unit and toner cartridge removed? Is the problem solved after the toner cartridge is light, toner save mode within Printer Properties tab of the driver. (3) Try installing a new toner cartridge or drum unit. Result Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Remedy Check if ...printer for information about the location of name cards, print quality cannot be cleared by end users. may cause this situation to check the 'User Check' items described in the event of specific image defects. Replace the engine PCB or the main PCB. Clean contact electrodes both on the scanner window Laser...
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High temperature and high humidity conditions can cause the problem. (2) Check that the appropriate media type is selected in the printer driver. (3) The problem may be damaged. Try to change to reach room temperature. I -9 White vertical streaks User Check (1) Try to clear ...this problem. (4) Damp (wet) paper might be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to wipe the scanner window with a soft cloth. (2) The toner cartridge may disappear by itself. Ground contacts ➃ 6-31 A rough surfaced paper, damp paper or thick ...
High temperature and high humidity conditions can cause the problem. (2) Check that the appropriate media type is selected in the printer driver. (3) The problem may be damaged. Try to change to reach room temperature. I -9 White vertical streaks User Check (1) Try to clear ...this problem. (4) Damp (wet) paper might be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to wipe the scanner window with a soft cloth. (2) The toner cartridge may disappear by itself. Ground contacts ➃ 6-31 A rough surfaced paper, damp paper or thick ...
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...printer service are running on the Windows NT system or the LAN Server file server. 9.6 Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting If you are having trouble printing on a Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer network (LPR method), check the following: (1) Make sure that the Brother LPR Port driver... is correctly installed and configured according to the Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer chapters in the Network User's Guide. (2) You may happen on some Windows 95/98 computers. For example: SET SERVICE BRN_xxxxxx_P1 EOT...
...printer service are running on the Windows NT system or the LAN Server file server. 9.6 Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting If you are having trouble printing on a Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer network (LPR method), check the following: (1) Make sure that the Brother LPR Port driver... is correctly installed and configured according to the Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer chapters in the Network User's Guide. (2) You may happen on some Windows 95/98 computers. For example: SET SERVICE BRN_xxxxxx_P1 EOT...
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... later) Peer to Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method) Troubleshooting If you are having trouble printing on a Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer network, check the following : (1) Make sure that the Brother NetBIOS Port driver is to make sure that you have difficulties printing large files. Try sending an E-mail message from...
... later) Peer to Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method) Troubleshooting If you are having trouble printing on a Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer network, check the following : (1) Make sure that the Brother NetBIOS Port driver is to make sure that you have difficulties printing large files. Try sending an E-mail message from...
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...Panel on your CAPTURE statement to a higher value (at least 50 seconds for Windows). 9.11 AppleTalk Troubleshooting If you cannot print from an AppleTalk for the print...printer to rescan the Netware queue. • Delete and recreate the print server and create a new print queue in order to eliminate the possibility of setup errors. (1) If you changed the login password, you must change the password in both the Brother... the print server may not make sure that you have the Laser Writer V8.xx or equivalent driver, since earlier versions may cause PostScript errors. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
...Panel on your CAPTURE statement to a higher value (at least 50 seconds for Windows). 9.11 AppleTalk Troubleshooting If you cannot print from an AppleTalk for the print...printer to rescan the Netware queue. • Delete and recreate the print server and create a new print queue in order to eliminate the possibility of setup errors. (1) If you changed the login password, you must change the password in both the Brother... the print server may not make sure that you have the Laser Writer V8.xx or equivalent driver, since earlier versions may cause PostScript errors. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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...which should be sent to the authorized service center to clear the problem such as 'The printer can't print' or 'The printer prints garbage or incorrect fonts'. (1) When you have had, then the specified window appears. (3) Follow the instructions that appear on the "Diagnostics" tool, see the following sections.... If the problem cannot be solved, start the program, the Help dialog box shown below are automatically installed when the printer driver is installed; 1) Troubleshooting for Printer won 't print 2) Diagnostics 3) Printer Information The following section, '2. Diagnostics'.
...which should be sent to the authorized service center to clear the problem such as 'The printer can't print' or 'The printer prints garbage or incorrect fonts'. (1) When you have had, then the specified window appears. (3) Follow the instructions that appear on the "Diagnostics" tool, see the following sections.... If the problem cannot be solved, start the program, the Help dialog box shown below are automatically installed when the printer driver is installed; 1) Troubleshooting for Printer won 't print 2) Diagnostics 3) Printer Information The following section, '2. Diagnostics'.