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Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Trademarks: The brother logo is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in any form or by any ... and FX-80 and FX-850 are subject to change without permission in the United States and other countries. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. Specifications are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company.
Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Trademarks: The brother logo is a registered trademark of Apple computer, Inc. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in any form or by any ... and FX-80 and FX-850 are subject to change without permission in the United States and other countries. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. Specifications are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company.
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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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... 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...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 (for HL-1270 only 3-18 1.6 Power Supply...3-19 1.6.1 Low-voltage Power Supply 3-19 1.6.2 High-voltage Power Supply 3-20 2. TABLE...
... 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...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 (for HL-1270 only 3-18 1.6 Power Supply...3-19 1.6.1 Low-voltage Power Supply 3-19 1.6.2 High-voltage Power Supply 3-20 2. TABLE...
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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. INTRODUCTION ...6-1 1.1 Initial Check ...6-1 1.2 Warnings for Maintenance Work 6-2 1.3 Identify the Problem ... Cartridge...5-2 2. ERROR MESSAGES 6-6 3.1 Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-6 3.2 Error Message Printouts 6-8 4. 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...6-47 v
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. INTRODUCTION ...6-1 1.1 Initial Check ...6-1 1.2 Warnings for Maintenance Work 6-2 1.3 Identify the Problem ... Cartridge...5-2 2. ERROR MESSAGES 6-6 3.1 Error Messages in the Status Monitor 6-6 3.2 Error Message Printouts 6-8 4. 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...6-47 v
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... DIAGRAM (220 - 240V) ........ HOW TO KNOW DRUM UNIT LIFE & PAGE COUNTER A-5 5. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (3/5 A-24 16. A-30 21. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 A-17 9. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (110 - 120V) ........ HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT ...HVPS & ENGINE PCB A-34 INDEX vi MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (2/2 A-21 13. 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...
... DIAGRAM (220 - 240V) ........ HOW TO KNOW DRUM UNIT LIFE & PAGE COUNTER A-5 5. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (3/5 A-24 16. A-30 21. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 A-17 9. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (110 - 120V) ........ HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT ...HVPS & ENGINE PCB A-34 INDEX vi MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (2/2 A-21 13. 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...
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... DEFEATED. UNGDÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to take off any trouble with the cover open the enclosure ...EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ ATASCADO. SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is attached on the printer. CAUTION: In case of the laser unit. Das Gehäuse der Lasereinheit darf nicht geöffnet...
... DEFEATED. UNGDÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to take off any trouble with the cover open the enclosure ...EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ ATASCADO. SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is attached on the printer. CAUTION: In case of the laser unit. Das Gehäuse der Lasereinheit darf nicht geöffnet...
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...x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) with microfine toner and up to correct. The printer status monitor program can use a variety of types and sizes of your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup is a convenient ... box appears on your computer screen to 12 pages per inch (dpi) for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on the icon with your printer. You can change the settings by sheet so you can show the current printing process. CHAPTER...
...x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) with microfine toner and up to correct. The printer status monitor program can use a variety of types and sizes of your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup is a convenient ... box appears on your computer screen to 12 pages per inch (dpi) for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on the icon with your printer. You can change the settings by sheet so you can show the current printing process. CHAPTER...
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... HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. Environment-Friendly This feature will cut your printer. You can select from the drum unit, you can use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you need to print photographic images. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250...
... HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. Environment-Friendly This feature will cut your printer. You can select from the drum unit, you can use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you need to print photographic images. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250...
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...-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 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 simultaneously...
...-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 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 simultaneously...
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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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... bit (independent of parity) 1-6 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...
... bit (independent of parity) 1-6 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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... temperature is unavoidably set up near a window. • Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. • 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: • IBM PC or compatible.... • Do not place the printer where it is unavoidable that you must stay within ±10% of the printer is blocked. The relative humidity is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements ...
... temperature is unavoidably set up near a window. • Do not place the printer near an air conditioner. • 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: • IBM PC or compatible.... • Do not place the printer where it is unavoidable that you must stay within ±10% of the printer is blocked. The relative humidity is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements ...
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... appear automatically in the command line box and click OK. (If your computer. INSTALL THE PRINTER You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. Click Start and select Run. Then, type D:\START in Windows 95/98/NT4.0. Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3 2-3 Firstly, identify the Operating System on your CD... appropriate interface cable (parallel or USB) for the hardware setup and driver installation are based on your computer. Close all the applications running on the HL-1240 model.
... appear automatically in the command line box and click OK. (If your computer. INSTALL THE PRINTER You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. Click Start and select Run. Then, type D:\START in Windows 95/98/NT4.0. Fig. 2-2 Fig. 2-3 2-3 Firstly, identify the Operating System on your CD... appropriate interface cable (parallel or USB) for the hardware setup and driver installation are based on your computer. Close all the applications running on the HL-1240 model.
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... you are going 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 use, Parallel or USB. Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your...
... you are going 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 use, Parallel or USB. Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your...
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... power cord 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 the front ... snap into a slot. (Fig. 2-9) (3) Load paper into an AC outlet, then turn on the sliding guide. (4) Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. Check that the power switch is flat placed. (Fig. 210) Paper should be loaded up to the lines on the power switch. (Fig. 2-11) Fig...
... power cord 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 the front ... snap into a slot. (Fig. 2-9) (3) Load paper into an AC outlet, then turn on the sliding guide. (4) Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. Check that the power switch is flat placed. (Fig. 210) Paper should be loaded up to the lines on the power switch. (Fig. 2-11) Fig...
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...the correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 2-6 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...button. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (4) Extend the tray extension flap. In Windows 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. 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 ...
...the correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. 2-6 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...button. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (4) Extend the tray extension flap. In Windows 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. 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 ...
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... 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 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3 Using ...the USB Interface (for your device." Prepare the printer to use the USB interface following the steps...
... 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 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.3 Using ...the USB Interface (for your device." Prepare the printer to use the USB interface following the steps...
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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 The window shown below will appear automatically. Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and...
.... 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 The window shown below will appear automatically. Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and...
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... cable to the Network User's Guide on the supplied CDROM. (1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. (2) Select the HL-1270N model button and follow the screen instructions. (3) The BRAdmin32 utility will then be installed onto your computer. 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 cable to ...
... cable to the Network User's Guide on the supplied CDROM. (1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. (2) Select the HL-1270N model button and follow the screen instructions. (3) The BRAdmin32 utility will then be installed onto your computer. 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 cable to ...