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OVERVIEW ...1-4 3. 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 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 ...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 ...2-9 3.4 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only 2-9 4. PAPER HANDLING 2-10 4.1 Load Paper ...
OVERVIEW ...1-4 3. 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 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 ...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 ...2-9 3.4 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only 2-9 4. PAPER HANDLING 2-10 4.1 Load Paper ...
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...Windows NT 4.0 are available on your computer screen to show the current status of your printer. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) with... by clicking on the actions in Windows applications and allows you to make changes to frequently used driver settings easily without having to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and...
...Windows NT 4.0 are available on your computer screen to show the current status of your printer. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) with... by clicking on the actions in Windows applications and allows you to make changes to frequently used driver settings easily without having to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and...
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... supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. Drivers that allow you can use the USB port are provided on...
... supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. Drivers that allow you can use the USB port are provided on...
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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), EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL Brother Printing Solution for HL-1270N only) HL-1030/1240: HL-1250/1270N: 2.0 Mbytes No memory expansion is effective.) Height: 35.0 mm (1.38 inches) or...
... 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), EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL Brother Printing Solution for HL-1270N only) HL-1030/1240: HL-1250/1270N: 2.0 Mbytes No memory expansion is effective.) Height: 35.0 mm (1.38 inches) or...
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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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...magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. • Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows... the ventilation hole of the rated voltage shown on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or compatible with these appliances, it is unavoidable that...
...magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. • Do not expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows... the ventilation hole of the rated voltage shown on a flat, horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or compatible with these appliances, it is unavoidable that...
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...you want, then follow the instructions on the screen. They vary depending on the model. (4) Select the model 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 CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the HL...
...you want, then follow the instructions on the screen. They vary depending on the model. (4) Select the model 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 CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the HL...
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If you want to connect your printer is now completed. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you are going to use, Parallel or USB. Follow the onscreen messages to Subsection 3.3 '.... Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is connected using a USB interface 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...
If you want to connect your printer is now completed. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you are going to use, Parallel or USB. Follow the onscreen messages to Subsection 3.3 '.... Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is connected using a USB interface 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...
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... is off. (2) Connect the AC power cord to the paper size 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 they ...
... is off. (2) Connect the AC power cord to the paper size 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 they ...
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... button. (2) Insert the supplied floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (3) Install the printer driver using the Setup.exe file. Check the test page printed correctly. 3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer (1) Turn off the power switch. (2) Connect the parallel interface to the...correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The printer will print a test page. 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 computer power. In Windows...
... button. (2) Insert the supplied floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (3) Install the printer driver using the Setup.exe file. Check the test page printed correctly. 3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer (1) Turn off the power switch. (2) Connect the parallel interface to the...correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The printer will print a test page. 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 computer power. In Windows...
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... the USB driver (1) The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. Click the Next button. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for 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.
... the USB driver (1) The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. Click the Next button. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for 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.
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Fig. 2-18 (6) Click the Yes button, then your PC will be installed. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (3) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive and select "CD-ROM drive". Fig. 2-19 Fig. 2-20 2-8 Fig. 2-17 (5) Click the Finish button. Click the Next button. (4) Click the Next button, then the USB driver will restart.
Fig. 2-18 (6) Click the Yes button, then your PC will be installed. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (3) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CDROM drive and select "CD-ROM drive". Fig. 2-19 Fig. 2-20 2-8 Fig. 2-17 (5) Click the Finish button. Click the Next button. (4) Click the Next button, then the USB driver will restart.
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...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 Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon 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 CD-ROM. (1) Turn on the computer power, ...
...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 Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon 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 CD-ROM. (1) Turn on the computer power, ...
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... paper, see Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in CHAPTER 1.) When using the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer driver, and send the print data to Subsection 3.2.2 'Load Paper' in the status monitor until a sheet of paper is inserted into the manual feed slot. (2)... Set the width of the manual feed slot paper guides using both hands until you load paper into the paper cassette, the printer automatically feeds paper sheet by sheet and ejects the printed page into the Paper Cassette You can feed envelopes, labels and organizers as well ...
... paper, see Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in CHAPTER 1.) When using the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer driver, and send the print data to Subsection 3.2.2 'Load Paper' in the status monitor until a sheet of paper is inserted into the manual feed slot. (2)... Set the width of the manual feed slot paper guides using both hands until you load paper into the paper cassette, the printer automatically feeds paper sheet by sheet and ejects the printed page into the Paper Cassette You can feed envelopes, labels and organizers as well ...
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... 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 ...; If paper is curled, straighten it and then set it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer driver allows you . Do not use bond paper. • When setting paper into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be curled....
... 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 ...; If paper is curled, straighten it and then set it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer driver allows you . Do not use bond paper. • When setting paper into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be curled....
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4.3.2 To print 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. Follow the ..., 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 reverse side of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. • When the manual duplex function is used...
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4.3.2 To print 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. Follow the ..., 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 reverse side of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. • When the manual duplex function is used...
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... stops printing and ejects the paper. Error recovery If an error occurs, the printer will be kept in the range of 1 to 45 seconds. While the printer is in the printer driver or RPC program for more information about the sleep mode setting. 2-15 The Ready LED blinks to the Help section ...in sleep mode, all models) or Remote Printer Console program. It will take up into sleep mode, ...
... stops printing and ejects the paper. Error recovery If an error occurs, the printer will be kept in the range of 1 to 45 seconds. While the printer is in the printer driver or RPC program for more information about the sleep mode setting. 2-15 The Ready LED blinks to the Help section ...in sleep mode, all models) or Remote Printer Console program. It will take up into sleep mode, ...
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... the cassette cover film by peeling it has been removed. Refer to the figure below; When disassembling/re-assembling the screw, you need a special screw driver. Always replace it with a new one. • The screw securing the paper cassette cover indicated RED in the figure above is very special. CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY...
... the cassette cover film by peeling it has been removed. Refer to the figure below; When disassembling/re-assembling the screw, you need a special screw driver. Always replace it with a new one. • The screw securing the paper cassette cover indicated RED in the figure above is very special. CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY...
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... the toner cartridge with the printer as defined in the following settings in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity 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...The status monitor will vary depending on the document. ERROR MESSAGES 3.1 Error Messages in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity of the document. (3) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. Take the corrective actions for when the 'toner ...
... the toner cartridge with the printer as defined in the following settings in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity 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...The status monitor will vary depending on the document. ERROR MESSAGES 3.1 Error Messages in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity of the document. (3) (For HL-1250/1270N only) Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. Take the corrective actions for when the 'toner ...
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...SERIAL INTERFACE PARITY ERROR (HL-1250 only) (1) Press the panel button to resume printing. (2) Check the communication parameter settings* such as defined in the supplied Windows driver and try again. Set page protection to print the data remaining in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity ...to prevent automatic reduction 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 settings in the following table. For details ...
...SERIAL INTERFACE PARITY ERROR (HL-1250 only) (1) Press the panel button to resume printing. (2) Check the communication parameter settings* such as defined in the supplied Windows driver and try again. Set page protection to print the data remaining in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity ...to prevent automatic reduction 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 settings in the following table. For details ...