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...Network (for Windows 2-1 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATION vii SAFETY INFORMATION ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1 1. OVERVIEW ...1-4 3. FEATURES...1-1 2. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR 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...Connect the printer and the computer 2-6 3.2.5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 2-6 3.3 Using the USB Interface (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 ...
...Network (for Windows 2-1 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATION vii SAFETY INFORMATION ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1 1. OVERVIEW ...1-4 3. FEATURES...1-1 2. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR 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...Connect the printer and the computer 2-6 3.2.5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 2-6 3.3 Using the USB Interface (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 ...
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...compression mode to enhance printing speed in the event of paper. Printer Status Monitor with the right mouse button. 1-1 Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per minute... (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). You can monitor the status of your printer. The printer status monitor program can show ...
...compression mode to enhance printing speed in the event of paper. Printer Status Monitor with the right mouse button. 1-1 Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per minute... (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). You can monitor the status of your printer. The printer status monitor program can show ...
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...6,000 pages for HL-1240/1250/1270N only) The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is separate from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printing cost by saving toner. Remote Printer Console Program for...-Friendly This feature will cut your printer. You can select from the drum unit, you can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in 256 grayscales, producing...
...6,000 pages for HL-1240/1250/1270N only) The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is separate from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printing cost by saving toner. Remote Printer Console Program for...-Friendly This feature will cut your printer. You can select from the drum unit, you can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in 256 grayscales, producing...
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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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.... • 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 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
.... • 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 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
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...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 computer. The installation programs...the screen. Firstly, identify the Operating System on the HL-1240 model. Then, type D:\START in Windows 95/98/NT4.0. Then, purchase the appropriate interface cable (parallel or USB) for the hardware setup and driver installation are based on your PC. (2) Insert the ...
...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 computer. The installation programs...the screen. Firstly, identify the Operating System on the HL-1240 model. Then, type D:\START in Windows 95/98/NT4.0. Then, purchase the appropriate interface cable (parallel or USB) for the hardware setup and driver installation are based on your PC. (2) Insert the ...
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... 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. Follow the onscreen messages to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 Fig. 2-4 (8) Click the interface cable you can view the...
... 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. Follow the onscreen messages to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 Fig. 2-4 (8) Click the interface cable you can view the...
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... off. (2) Connect the AC power cord to the printer. (3) Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet, then turn on the sliding guide. (4) Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 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 ...
... off. (2) Connect the AC power cord to the printer. (3) Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet, then turn on the sliding guide. (4) Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 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 ...
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...the Start button and select Run. 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. In Windows 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. ii) Type A:\... 2-12) (5) Press the control panel button. 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (4) Extend the tray ...
...the Start button and select Run. 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. In Windows 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. ii) Type A:\... 2-12) (5) Press the control panel button. 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (4) Extend the tray ...
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... 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ...
... 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ...
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... 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 close the Properties dialog box. The window shown below will appear automatically. The setup is highlighted. ... Properties from the File menu, then click the Details tab. (4) Select BRUSB: (USB Printer Port) in the window above to view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie. (3) Click the "Printer Driver Installer" icon in the "Print to the following the Initial Setup instructions on the supplied ...
... 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 close the Properties dialog box. The window shown below will appear automatically. The setup is highlighted. ... Properties from the File menu, then click the Details tab. (4) Select BRUSB: (USB Printer Port) in the window above to view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie. (3) Click the "Printer Driver Installer" icon in the "Print to the following the Initial Setup instructions on the supplied ...
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... even after closing it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper cassette. (4) Reduce the amount of the resolution. (2) (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. Replace the toner cartridge with the...
... even after closing it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper cassette. (4) Reduce the amount of the resolution. (2) (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. Replace the toner cartridge with the...
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The best combination of the resolution. (2) (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. SERIAL INTERFACE FRAMING ERROR (HL-1250 only) (1) Press the panel button to resume printing. (2) Check the communication parameter settings* such as the handshake...
The best combination of the resolution. (2) (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. SERIAL INTERFACE FRAMING ERROR (HL-1250 only) (1) Press the panel button to resume printing. (2) Check the communication parameter settings* such as the handshake...
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... users. Is the problem solved when 4 or 5 pages are printed after replacing the laser unit? Replace the engine PCB or the main PCB. CAUTION: When using the printer for information about the location of the image defects can be guaranteed. Ground contacts 6-24... sensing failure (printer side) Toner sensing failure (toner cartridge side) Drum connection failure High-voltage power supply PCB failure Engine PCB / Main PCB failure Dirt on the scanner window Laser unit failure Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Check Can printing be on the scanner window? The wiper of the driver. (3) Try ...
... users. Is the problem solved when 4 or 5 pages are printed after replacing the laser unit? Replace the engine PCB or the main PCB. CAUTION: When using the printer for information about the location of the image defects can be guaranteed. Ground contacts 6-24... sensing failure (printer side) Toner sensing failure (toner cartridge side) Drum connection failure High-voltage power supply PCB failure Engine PCB / Main PCB failure Dirt on the scanner window Laser unit failure Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Check Can printing be on the scanner window? The wiper of the driver. (3) Try ...
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... to reach room temperature. Ground contacts ➃ 6-31 Result Yes Yes Remedy Replace the drum unit. Try printing multiple pages to wipe the scanner window with a soft cloth. (2) The toner cartridge may be used. I -9 White vertical streaks User Check (1) Try to clear this problem. (4)... 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 print several pages or leave the printer 2 hours to allow it to freshly unpacked paper. A rough surfaced paper, damp paper or...
... to reach room temperature. Ground contacts ➃ 6-31 Result Yes Yes Remedy Replace the drum unit. Try printing multiple pages to wipe the scanner window with a soft cloth. (2) The toner cartridge may be used. I -9 White vertical streaks User Check (1) Try to clear this problem. (4)... 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 print several pages or leave the printer 2 hours to allow it to freshly unpacked paper. A rough surfaced paper, damp paper or...
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... are running on how to do this). (6) If you are having trouble printing more than one job at a time, try setting the service (remote printer) with EOT set to string number 2 (E). Press the ALT and TAB keys to Peer network (LPR method), check the following : (1) Make sure that... EOT 2 (8) If PostScript jobs fail to print or are having trouble printing with Windows NT or LAN Server, 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 your /etc/printcap file. (10) If ...
... are running on how to do this). (6) If you are having trouble printing more than one job at a time, try setting the service (remote printer) with EOT set to string number 2 (E). Press the ALT and TAB keys to Peer network (LPR method), check the following : (1) Make sure that... EOT 2 (8) If PostScript jobs fail to print or are having trouble printing with Windows NT or LAN Server, 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 your /etc/printcap file. (10) If ...
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... is to make sure that the E-mail parameters that you configured on the PC and on the remote print server match those that the Brother NetBIOS Port driver is configured to be in the e-mail system. Double check to make sure that the print server is securely installed and configured according to... is with the E-mail system. (3) You can receive mail via the POP3 server. To do this will split the email up under JetAdmin on some Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 computers. If this does not work, there may find that during the installation of your e-mail server. This happens on...
... is to make sure that the E-mail parameters that you configured on the PC and on the remote print server match those that the Brother NetBIOS Port driver is configured to be in the e-mail system. Double check to make sure that the print server is securely installed and configured according to... is with the E-mail system. (3) You can receive mail via the POP3 server. To do this will split the email up under JetAdmin on some Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 computers. If this does not work, there may find that during the installation of your e-mail server. This happens on...
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... again to force the 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 print server (using the... one NetWare file server using PCONSOLE and instead of the print server is a possibility that you have enabled at least 50 seconds for Windows). 9.11 AppleTalk Troubleshooting If you have the Laser Writer V8.xx or equivalent driver, since earlier versions may cause PostScript errors.
... again to force the 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 print server (using the... one NetWare file server using PCONSOLE and instead of the print server is a possibility that you have enabled at least 50 seconds for Windows). 9.11 AppleTalk Troubleshooting If you have the Laser Writer V8.xx or equivalent driver, since earlier versions may cause PostScript errors.
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... 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. A-11 A-9 (2) Select the problem you start the "Diagnostics" tool to ...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...
... 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. A-11 A-9 (2) Select the problem you start the "Diagnostics" tool to ...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...