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... 3.4 Network (for Windows 2-1 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 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... 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 ...2-9 ...
... 3.4 Network (for Windows 2-1 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 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... 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 ...2-9 ...
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...change the settings by sheet so you to show the current status of certain printer errors. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with your printer. The driver supports our unique compression mode to 12 pages per inch (dpi) for ...Print Speed True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can be controlled from the paper cassette. The printer status monitor program can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive A5 and A6 sizes of your PC screen on ...
...change the settings by sheet so you to show the current status of certain printer errors. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with your printer. The driver supports our unique compression mode to 12 pages per inch (dpi) for ...Print Speed True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can be controlled from the paper cassette. The printer status monitor program can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive A5 and A6 sizes of your PC screen on ...
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... both effective and ecologically friendly. 1-2 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. Advanced Photoscale Technology (APT) enables the printer to print photographic images. When you can ...in its printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. You can use the USB port are provided on your printing cost by saving toner. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) ...
... both effective and ecologically friendly. 1-2 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. Advanced Photoscale Technology (APT) enables the printer to print photographic images. When you can ...in its printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. You can use the USB port are provided on your printing cost by saving toner. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) ...
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... must 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...
... must 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...
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...hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 2-1 The relative humidity is maintained between 20% and 80%. • The printer should be installed near an air conditioner. • Keep the printer horizontal when carrying....the rating 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...
...hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 2-1 The relative humidity is maintained between 20% and 80%. • The printer should be installed near an air conditioner. • Keep the printer horizontal when carrying....the rating 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...
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... command line box and click OK. (If your computer. 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®...correct drive letter instead of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the screen. Firstly, identify the Operating System on the HL-1240 model. Click the File menu in Windows 95/98/NT4.0. NOTE: • If the opening screen will appear automatically in ...
... command line box and click OK. (If your computer. 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®...correct drive letter instead of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the screen. Firstly, identify the Operating System on the HL-1240 model. Click the File menu in Windows 95/98/NT4.0. NOTE: • If the opening screen will appear automatically in ...
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...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 want to ...connect your printer is connected using a USB interface cable, refer to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows...
...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 want to ...connect your printer is connected using a USB interface cable, refer to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows...
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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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...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. 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. ii) Type A:\SETUP click OK. (If your floppy disk drive is ...
...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. 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. ii) Type A:\SETUP click OK. (If your floppy disk drive is ...
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... the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to install the printer driver. 2-9 Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and USB interface cable can be set to "USB port". (1) Click the Start button and select...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)...
... the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to install the printer driver. 2-9 Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and USB interface cable can be set to "USB port". (1) Click the Start button and select...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)...
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... 1. 4.2 Load Paper Manually You can load normal paper and transparencies into the output tray. If you need to the printer. Repeat this as normal paper and transparencies into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width to be ...the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the previous step. The printer will wait until the printer feeds the paper a short distance, then let go of the paper. (Fig. 2-24) Fig. 2-23 Fig. ... as well as necessary for the number of paper as in the printer driver, and send the print data to print.
... 1. 4.2 Load Paper Manually You can load normal paper and transparencies into the output tray. If you need to the printer. Repeat this as normal paper and transparencies into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width to be ...the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the previous step. The printer will wait until the printer feeds the paper a short distance, then let go of the paper. (Fig. 2-24) Fig. 2-23 Fig. ... as well as necessary for the number of paper as in the printer driver, and send the print data to print.
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...side face up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. (Fig. 2-25) (3) Send the print data to the printer. (4) Follow Steps (3) to (4) in the printer driver. (2) Lift up . (Do not add the printed paper onto the top of the printer when the rear cover 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 . When using the manual duplex function, note the following information; ! CAUTION: • If the paper is not feeding correctly, the...
...side face up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. (Fig. 2-25) (3) Send the print data to the printer. (4) Follow Steps (3) to (4) in the printer driver. (2) Lift up . (Do not add the printed paper onto the top of the printer when the rear cover 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 . When using the manual duplex function, note the following information; ! CAUTION: • If the paper is not feeding correctly, the...
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...setting depending on the situation. Reprint function You can be kept in the printer driver or RPC program for 5 minutes after the printer goes into the ready status. The default timeout is automatically adjusted to 15 minutes. The printer prints any data remaining in sleep mode, pressing the button wakes it was... in ready status. 3) The fan runs 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 off and it is warming up. • You can still receive data from the computer again....
...setting depending on the situation. Reprint function You can be kept in the printer driver or RPC program for 5 minutes after the printer goes into the ready status. The default timeout is automatically adjusted to 15 minutes. The printer prints any data remaining in sleep mode, pressing the button wakes it was... in ready status. 3) The fan runs 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 off and it is warming up. • You can still receive data from the computer again....
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...is connected to print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N with optional lower tray unit only) Remedy (1) Check that manual feed mode is selected. 6-9 Check that the appropriate printer driver is not selected in the printer driver. (1) Re-install the paper firmly into the paper... cassette. (2) Reduce the amount of paper in the printer driver. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The...
...is connected to print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N with optional lower tray unit only) Remedy (1) Check that manual feed mode is selected. 6-9 Check that the appropriate printer driver is not selected in the printer driver. (1) Re-install the paper firmly into the paper... cassette. (2) Reduce the amount of paper in the printer driver. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The...
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... error writing to print with the method of Subsection 10.1 'Test Print Mode' in this chapter. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options tab in the printer driver. (5) If the print port is selected as 'Set as an ECP port, change it possible to LPT1: (or... BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the printer cable is set as Default'. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to a mass storage device or scanner. User Check (1) Check that the printer is also connected to the specified section of both the...
... error writing to print with the method of Subsection 10.1 'Test Print Mode' in this chapter. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options tab in the printer driver. (5) If the print port is selected as 'Set as an ECP port, change it possible to LPT1: (or... BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the printer cable is set as Default'. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to a mass storage device or scanner. User Check (1) Check that the printer is also connected to the specified section of both the...
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...'Test Print Mode' in Control Panel? Is it is unable to find the BRUSB: port. (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) User Check (1) Re-install the USB driver by your computer settings. ii) Turn the printer off and on again. The USB cable is damaged. No Replace the main PCB. Check the ...S-4 Unable to print from application software with an Apple Macintosh Computer. (HL-1250 only) User Check (1) Check that the serial slide switch of the optional interface board is in the Wizard to reinstall the driver. (2) Try to connect the printer directly to the computer if it possible to print the test page...
...'Test Print Mode' in Control Panel? Is it is unable to find the BRUSB: port. (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) User Check (1) Re-install the USB driver by your computer settings. ii) Turn the printer off and on again. The USB cable is damaged. No Replace the main PCB. Check the ...S-4 Unable to print from application software with an Apple Macintosh Computer. (HL-1250 only) User Check (1) Check that the serial slide switch of the optional interface board is in the Wizard to reinstall the driver. (2) Try to connect the printer directly to the computer if it possible to print the test page...
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... in the Extensions Folder of the Device and Volumes tab? • Product ID: 6*($6) (for HL1240), 7*($7) (for HL-1250) or 8*($8) (for HL-1270N). • Vender: Brother International Corporation (or 0x4f9) Driver installation 2 Are there the following 'BR' is a product ID. Possible cause Step Check Printer connection 1 Select 'Apple System Profiler' in Apple Menu. Try to connect the...
... in the Extensions Folder of the Device and Volumes tab? • Product ID: 6*($6) (for HL1240), 7*($7) (for HL-1250) or 8*($8) (for HL-1270N). • Vender: Brother International Corporation (or 0x4f9) Driver installation 2 Are there the following 'BR' is a product ID. Possible cause Step Check Printer connection 1 Select 'Apple System Profiler' in Apple Menu. Try to connect the...
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... this problem. (4) Damp (wet) paper might be used. Possible cause Developing bias contact failure Step Check 1 Are the developing bias contacts between the printer body and toner cartridge dirty? CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING I -10 White horizontal stripes User Check (1) Check the paper used for a long time. (4) The... unit. 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 disappear by itself. Result Yes Yes Remedy Replace the drum unit. Has condensation occurred inside the...
... this problem. (4) Damp (wet) paper might be used. Possible cause Developing bias contact failure Step Check 1 Are the developing bias contacts between the printer body and toner cartridge dirty? CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING I -10 White horizontal stripes User Check (1) Check the paper used for a long time. (4) The... unit. 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 disappear by itself. Result Yes Yes Remedy Replace the drum unit. Has condensation occurred inside the...
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... end of its life. • There is being used meets the recommended paper specifications. (2) Select the 'Thick paper mode' in the printer driver, or use the specified types of this situation to use thinner paper than 43lb being used meet the paper specification (weight, etc.). Yes... unit and toner cartridge? Possible cause Print paper Step Check 1 Is thick paper of more than you are currently using. (3) Check the printer's environment, conditions such as high humidity may cause this problem. • Acid paper is dust or paper powder. No Refer and compare with...
... end of its life. • There is being used meets the recommended paper specifications. (2) Select the 'Thick paper mode' in the printer driver, or use the specified types of this situation to use thinner paper than 43lb being used meet the paper specification (weight, etc.). Yes... unit and toner cartridge? Possible cause Print paper Step Check 1 Is thick paper of more than you are currently using. (3) Check the printer's environment, conditions such as high humidity may cause this problem. • Acid paper is dust or paper powder. No Refer and compare with...
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... the problem. (3) Check that the appropriate media type is selected in the printer driver. (4) Try installing a new drum unit. High temperature and high humidity conditions can cause the problem. (2) Check the printer's environment. Result Remedy Yes Replace the drum unit. Yes Replace the drum ...unit. Result Remedy Yes 1) Change the current mode to the normal mode from the driver setting. 2) Print 5 or 6 blank pages if this...
... the problem. (3) Check that the appropriate media type is selected in the printer driver. (4) Try installing a new drum unit. High temperature and high humidity conditions can cause the problem. (2) Check the printer's environment. Result Remedy Yes Replace the drum unit. Yes Replace the drum ...unit. Result Remedy Yes 1) Change the current mode to the normal mode from the driver setting. 2) Print 5 or 6 blank pages if this...