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Windows is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. and other countries, and True Type is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are subject to .... Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without notice. No part of Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks: The brother logo is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. IBM, IBM PC and...
Windows is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. and other countries, and True Type is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are subject to .... Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without notice. No part of Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks: The brother logo is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. IBM, IBM PC and...
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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 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. OVERVIEW ...1-4 3. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive...
... 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. OVERVIEW ...1-4 3. 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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...on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot 2-12 5. 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 utility ...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 page ...2-18 6.2 Functions ...2-18 6.2.1 LED functions...2-18 6.2.2 Factory default setting...2-18 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF...
...on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot 2-12 5. 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 utility ...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 page ...2-18 6.2 Functions ...2-18 6.2.1 LED functions...2-18 6.2.2 Factory default setting...2-18 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF...
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...& SERVICE CALLS 6-4 2.1 Operator Calls...6-4 2.2 Service Calls ...6-4 3. INCORRECT PRINTOUT 6-42 9. NETWORK PROBLEM (FOR HL-1270N ONLY 6-45 9.1 Installation Problem ...6-45 9.2 Intermittent Problem...6-46 9.3 TCP/IP Troubleshooting 6-47 9.4 UNIX Troubleshooting... 6. CONSUMABLE PARTS 5-1 1.1 Drum Unit...5-1 1.2 Toner Cartridge...5-2 2. PERIODICAL CLEANING 5-5 3.1 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-5 3.2 Cleaning the Drum Unit...5-5 3.3 Cleaning the Scanner Window 5-6 3.4 Cleaning the Electrical Terminals 5-6 4. MALFUNCTIONS 6-18 7. IMAGE DEFECTS 6-23 7.1 Image Defect Examples...
...& SERVICE CALLS 6-4 2.1 Operator Calls...6-4 2.2 Service Calls ...6-4 3. INCORRECT PRINTOUT 6-42 9. NETWORK PROBLEM (FOR HL-1270N ONLY 6-45 9.1 Installation Problem ...6-45 9.2 Intermittent Problem...6-46 9.3 TCP/IP Troubleshooting 6-47 9.4 UNIX Troubleshooting... 6. CONSUMABLE PARTS 5-1 1.1 Drum Unit...5-1 1.2 Toner Cartridge...5-2 2. PERIODICAL CLEANING 5-5 3.1 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-5 3.2 Cleaning the Drum Unit...5-5 3.3 Cleaning the Scanner Window 5-6 3.4 Cleaning the Electrical Terminals 5-6 4. MALFUNCTIONS 6-18 7. IMAGE DEFECTS 6-23 7.1 Image Defect Examples...
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...-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (OLD A-32 22B. TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.5 Windows NT/LAN Server (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting 6-48 9.6 Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting 6-48 9.7 Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method) Troubleshooting ...6-... 9.13 Web Browser Troubleshooting (TCP/IP 6-51 10. PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS A-4 4. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (2/2 A-21 13. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (2/5 A-23 15. INSPECTION MODE 6-52 10.1 Test Print Mode...6-52 10.2 Inspection Mode...6-53 APPENDICES 1. ...
...-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (OLD A-32 22B. TABLE OF CONTENTS 9.5 Windows NT/LAN Server (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting 6-48 9.6 Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting 6-48 9.7 Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method) Troubleshooting ...6-... 9.13 Web Browser Troubleshooting (TCP/IP 6-51 10. PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS A-4 4. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (2/2 A-21 13. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (2/5 A-23 15. INSPECTION MODE 6-52 10.1 Test Print Mode...6-52 10.2 Inspection Mode...6-53 APPENDICES 1. ...
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... of the printer, be careful not to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of any personal accessories such as watches and rings before working on the laser unit. Be sure to open , the regulations of the laser unit. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN..., though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes. Since the beam is invisible, the following caution label is operated with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE...
... of the printer, be careful not to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of any personal accessories such as watches and rings before working on the laser unit. Be sure to open , the regulations of the laser unit. CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN..., though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes. Since the beam is invisible, the following caution label is operated with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. VORSICHT UNSICHTBARE...
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... Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to show the current status of certain printer errors. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is a convenient utility to allow you ... supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of the printer can get visual guidance on your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. Versatile Paper Handling The printer loads paper automatically from the front panel....
... Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to show the current status of certain printer errors. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is a convenient utility to allow you ... supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of the printer can get visual guidance on your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. Versatile Paper Handling The printer loads paper automatically from the front panel....
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... from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with the printer. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. When you use... with HL1240/1250/1270N only) The printer can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including large fonts, with the standard printer memory. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in sleep mode.
... from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with the printer. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. When you use... with HL1240/1250/1270N only) The printer can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including large fonts, with the standard printer memory. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in sleep mode.
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Bar Code Print (for HL-1270N only) The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as if the printer was directly connected to share the printer on Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®, UNIX, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer... ISBN • UPC-A • UPC-E • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • EAN-128 Network Feature (for HL-1250/1270N only) The printer can access this printer. This allows multiple host computers to their jobs as standard. Users on a 10/100Mbit Ethernet network. For further information, see ...
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Bar Code Print (for HL-1270N only) The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as if the printer was directly connected to share the printer on Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®, UNIX, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer... ISBN • UPC-A • UPC-E • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • EAN-128 Network Feature (for HL-1250/1270N only) The printer can access this printer. This allows multiple host computers to their jobs as standard. Users on a 10/100Mbit Ethernet network. For further information, see ...
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SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Printing Print method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wave length: 780 nm Output: 5mW max Resolution HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: HL-1270N: 600 x 600 dots/inch (GDI) 600 x 600 dots/inch (GDI) 300 x 300 dots/inch (under DOS or other operating system) 1200(H) x 600(V) dots/inch (for Windows DIB graphics) 600 x 600 dots...
SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Printing Print method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wave length: 780 nm Output: 5mW max Resolution HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: HL-1270N: 600 x 600 dots/inch (GDI) 600 x 600 dots/inch (GDI) 300 x 300 dots/inch (under DOS or other operating system) 1200(H) x 600(V) dots/inch (for Windows DIB graphics) 600 x 600 dots...
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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...
... 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...
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... 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 ...SMB Print TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP • Novell IPX.SPX (Bindery/NDS) • AppleTalk Management • Web Based Management • BRAdmin32 Windows based management utility • TELNET and Netware Command Console • SNMP/MIB II • HP JetAdmin / Web JetAdmin compatible Firmware update ...
... 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 ...SMB Print TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP • Novell IPX.SPX (Bindery/NDS) • AppleTalk Management • Web Based Management • BRAdmin32 Windows based management utility • TELNET and Netware Command Console • SNMP/MIB II • HP JetAdmin / Web JetAdmin compatible Firmware update ...
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...plate. • The power cord, including extensions, should be used in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or compatible with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier or shredder....The relative humidity is blocked. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to direct sunlight. Keep approximately 100 mm (4...
...plate. • The power cord, including extensions, should be used in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or compatible with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier or shredder....The relative humidity is blocked. Use a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to direct sunlight. Keep approximately 100 mm (4...
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...ROM drive. (3) The opening screen does not appear; If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, you want, then follow the instructions on the HL-1240 model. Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3 2-3 The installation programs for your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) ...OK. (If your computer. Close all the applications running on 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 supplied CD-ROM. Then, ...
...ROM drive. (3) The opening screen does not appear; If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, you want, then follow the instructions on the HL-1240 model. Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3 2-3 The installation programs for your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) ...OK. (If your computer. Close all the applications running on 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 supplied CD-ROM. Then, ...
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... 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. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you...
... 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. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you...
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...placed. (Fig. 210) Paper should be loaded up 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...paper is 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 want until...
...placed. (Fig. 210) Paper should be loaded up 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...paper is 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 want until...
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... 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 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. In Windows 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen...insert the correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The printer will print a test page. 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...
... 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 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. In Windows 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen...insert the correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. The printer will print a test page. 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...
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... OPERATION 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for your device." Click the Next button. Click the Next button. 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
... OPERATION 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for your device." Click the Next button. Click the Next button. 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
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... menu, then click the Details tab. (4) Select BRUSB: (USB Printer Port) in the window above 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...
... menu, then click the Details tab. (4) Select BRUSB: (USB Printer Port) in the window above 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...
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... computer. NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY) The network board installed in the back of your Ethernet hub. (3) Turn on the printer power. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 6. Fig. 2-29 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only)... NOTE: If you to share the printer on a network. 6.1 Preparing the BR-net Board ...
... computer. NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY) The network board installed in the back of your Ethernet hub. (3) Turn on the printer power. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 6. Fig. 2-29 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only)... NOTE: If you to share the printer on a network. 6.1 Preparing the BR-net Board ...