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... permission in the United States and other countries. Epson is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company. Trademarks: The brother logo is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are registered...
... permission in the United States and other countries. Epson is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company. Trademarks: The brother logo is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are registered...
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... FEATURES...1-1 2. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive 2-5 3.2.1 Install the drum unit...2-5 3.2.2 Load paper...2-5 3.2.3 Print a test page...2-5 3.2.4 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 HL-1270N only 1-8 3.5 Paper...the Paper Cassette 2-10 ii 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 Windows 2-1 2. OVERVIEW ...1-4 3.
... FEATURES...1-1 2. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive 2-5 3.2.1 Install the drum unit...2-5 3.2.2 Load paper...2-5 3.2.3 Print a test page...2-5 3.2.4 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 HL-1270N only 1-8 3.5 Paper...the Paper Cassette 2-10 ii 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 Windows 2-1 2. OVERVIEW ...1-4 3.
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...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 ... Paper Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii 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 ...
...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 ... Paper Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii 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 ...
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... 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. INTRODUCTION ...6-1 1.1 Initial Check ...6-1 1.2 Warnings for Maintenance Work 6-2 1.3 Identify the Problem ...6-3 2. SOFTWARE SETTING PROBLEMS 6-14 6. IMAGE DEFECTS 6-23 7.1 Image Defect Examples 6-23 7.2 Troubleshooting Image Defect 6-24 7.3 Location of Grounding Contacts 6-41 7.3.1 Drum unit ...6-41 7.3.2 Printer body & paper cassette 6-41 8. ERROR MESSAGES...
... 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. INTRODUCTION ...6-1 1.1 Initial Check ...6-1 1.2 Warnings for Maintenance Work 6-2 1.3 Identify the Problem ...6-3 2. SOFTWARE SETTING PROBLEMS 6-14 6. IMAGE DEFECTS 6-23 7.1 Image Defect Examples 6-23 7.2 Troubleshooting Image Defect 6-24 7.3 Location of Grounding Contacts 6-41 7.3.1 Drum unit ...6-41 7.3.2 Printer body & paper cassette 6-41 8. ERROR MESSAGES...
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...UNIT LIFE & PAGE COUNTER A-5 5. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (1/5 A-22 14. 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 ...52 10.2 Inspection Mode...6-53 APPENDICES 1. DIAMETER / CIRCUMFERENCE OF ROLLERS A-3 3. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS A-11 6. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 A-17 9. ENGINE PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (OLD A-27 18B. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (110 - 120V) ........ LOW-VOLTAGE...
...UNIT LIFE & PAGE COUNTER A-5 5. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (1/5 A-22 14. 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 ...52 10.2 Inspection Mode...6-53 APPENDICES 1. DIAMETER / CIRCUMFERENCE OF ROLLERS A-3 3. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS A-11 6. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 A-17 9. ENGINE PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (OLD A-27 18B. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (110 - 120V) ........ LOW-VOLTAGE...
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..., can permanently damage the eyes. EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU. SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B. SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is attached on the printer. VARO! ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. PRODUIT...
..., can permanently damage the eyes. EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU. SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B. SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is attached on the printer. VARO! ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. PRODUIT...
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...(ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with microfine toner and up to 12...to make changes to frequently used driver settings easily without having to enhance printing speed in Windows applications and allows you can easily install them into your printer using our installer program. Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup is a convenient utility ...
...(ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with microfine toner and up to 12...to make changes to frequently used driver settings easily without having to enhance printing speed in Windows applications and allows you can easily install them into your printer using our installer program. Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup is a convenient utility ...
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...in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this function to get smooth text print quality. 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. High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale ... for the standard cartridge and around 6,000 pages for Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 using USB with the standard printer memory. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality...
...in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this function to get smooth text print quality. 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. High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale ... for the standard cartridge and around 6,000 pages for Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 using USB with the standard printer memory. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality...
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...their computer. Any users can access this printer. Users on Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®, UNIX, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer simultaneously can print their jobs as standard. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Bar Code Print (for HL-1250/1270N only) The printer can print the following 11 types of ...8226; Interleaved 2 of 5 • Codabar • US-PostNet • ISBN • UPC-A • UPC-E • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • EAN-128 Network Feature (for HL-1270N only) The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as if the...
...their computer. Any users can access this printer. Users on Windows® 95/98, Windows NT®, UNIX, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer simultaneously can print their jobs as standard. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Bar Code Print (for HL-1250/1270N only) The printer can print the following 11 types of ...8226; Interleaved 2 of 5 • Codabar • US-PostNet • ISBN • UPC-A • UPC-E • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • EAN-128 Network Feature (for HL-1270N only) The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as if the...
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... 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...
... 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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.../98 driver, supporting bi- 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...
.../98 driver, supporting bi- 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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...available on your 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 Do not place the printer in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or ...(4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the printer where it is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to direct sunlight. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION...
...available on your 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 Do not place the printer in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or ...(4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the printer where it is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to direct sunlight. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION...
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... CD-ROM. They vary depending on the model. (4) Select the model of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the HL-1240 model. Then, type D:\START in the command line box and click OK. (If your computer. Close all the applications running on your ...-ROM 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 the screen. Then, type D:\START in...
... CD-ROM. They vary depending on the model. (4) Select the model of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the HL-1240 model. Then, type D:\START in the command line box and click OK. (If your computer. Close all the applications running on your ...-ROM 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 the screen. Then, type D:\START in...
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Follow the onscreen messages to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is now completed. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button,...to connect your printer 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 appear....
Follow the onscreen messages to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is now completed. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button,...to connect your printer 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 appear....
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...Fig. 2-10 Fig. 2-11 AC power cord 2-5 Fig. 2-9 3.2.3 Print a test page (1) Check that 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 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 ...
...Fig. 2-10 Fig. 2-11 AC power cord 2-5 Fig. 2-9 3.2.3 Print a test page (1) Check that 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 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 ...
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...(2) Connect the parallel interface to the computer, then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-13) (3) Use the clips on the printer connector to lit. (Fig. 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. In Windows 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. ii) Type A:\SETUP and click OK. (If your floppy disk drive is not...
...(2) Connect the parallel interface to the computer, then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-13) (3) Use the clips on the printer connector to lit. (Fig. 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. In Windows 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. ii) Type A:\SETUP and click OK. (If your floppy disk drive is not...
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... appear. 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for your device." Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 2-7 Click...
... appear. 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for your device." Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 2-7 Click...
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...window above to install the printer driver. 2-9 CHAPTER 2 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) (5) Click the OK button to close the Properties dialog box. Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to ...
...window above to install the printer driver. 2-9 CHAPTER 2 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) (5) Click the OK button to close the Properties dialog box. Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to ...
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... HL-1270N model button and follow the screen instructions. (3) The BRAdmin32 utility will then be installed onto your computer. 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 6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable (1) Turn off the printer power. (2) Connect one end of the Ethernet Hub ...
... HL-1270N model button and follow the screen instructions. (3) The BRAdmin32 utility will then be installed onto your computer. 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 6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable (1) Turn off the printer power. (2) Connect one end of the Ethernet Hub ...