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Keep this manual thoroughly before maintenance work. September, 1999 SM-PRN001 R Brother Laser Printer SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N Read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
Keep this manual thoroughly before maintenance work. September, 1999 SM-PRN001 R Brother Laser Printer SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N Read this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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... consumable parts, etc. Information in this manual is subject to change due to as "this machine" or "the printer"). PREFACE PREFACE This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to improvement or redesign of...required for maintaining its print quality performance and for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system. This service manual covers the HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N printers. descriptions, Drum life & page counter, Diameter / circumference of the following chapters: CHAPTER 1: GENERAL ...
... consumable parts, etc. Information in this manual is subject to change due to as "this machine" or "the printer"). PREFACE PREFACE This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to improvement or redesign of...required for maintaining its print quality performance and for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system. This service manual covers the HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N printers. descriptions, Drum life & page counter, Diameter / circumference of the following chapters: CHAPTER 1: GENERAL ...
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...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. ... Printing Mechanism 3-21 2.2 Paper Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii MECHANICS ...3-21 2.1 Overview of the paper from the manual feed slot 2-12 5. ELECTRONICS ...3-1 1.1 General Block Diagram...3-1 1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram 3-4 1.3 Main PCB...3-7 1.3.1 ASIC...3-7 1.3.2 ROM...3-10 1.3.3 ...
...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. ... Printing Mechanism 3-21 2.2 Paper Transfer ...3-23 2.2.1 Paper supply ...3-23 2.2.2 Paper registration...3-23 iii MECHANICS ...3-21 2.1 Overview of the paper from the manual feed slot 2-12 5. ELECTRONICS ...3-1 1.1 General Block Diagram...3-1 1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram 3-4 1.3 Main PCB...3-7 1.3.1 ASIC...3-7 1.3.2 ROM...3-10 1.3.3 ...
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...housing and external covers. The label for Japanese manufactured products MANUFACTURED: K BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. vii Since radiation emitted inside the printer is mandatory for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Shenzen Buji Nan ... performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. the laser beam cannot escape form the machine during any phase of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. FDA REGULATIONS (110 -...
...housing and external covers. The label for Japanese manufactured products MANUFACTURED: K BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. vii Since radiation emitted inside the printer is mandatory for Health and Safety Act of 1968. Shenzen Buji Nan ... performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. the laser beam cannot escape form the machine during any phase of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. FDA REGULATIONS (110 -...
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... disconnecting the two connectors connected with the standards, never touch it. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in IEC 825 specifications. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in countries where required.
... disconnecting the two connectors connected with the standards, never touch it. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in IEC 825 specifications. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in countries where required.
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...the power cord from the power outlet before accessing any parts inside the printer. CAUTION: Indicates cautions that must be exercised even if the power switch is OFF because it is used in this manual. WARNING If you analyze malfunctions with the power plug inserted into the... power outlet, special caution should be observed to service the printer properly or prevent damage to access any parts inside the printer, never touch the red colored parts shown in this service manual: WARNING Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. !...
...the power cord from the power outlet before accessing any parts inside the printer. CAUTION: Indicates cautions that must be exercised even if the power switch is OFF because it is used in this manual. WARNING If you analyze malfunctions with the power plug inserted into the... power outlet, special caution should be observed to service the printer properly or prevent damage to access any parts inside the printer, never touch the red colored parts shown in this service manual: WARNING Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. !...
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...paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and many layout functions. Front Operation Basic operation of the printer can show the current printing process. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on the icon with microfine toner and up to... show the current status of certain printer errors. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on your printer. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER1 GENERAL 1. The printer status monitor program can be controlled from the paper cassette.
...paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and many layout functions. Front Operation Basic operation of the printer can show the current printing process. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on the icon with microfine toner and up to... show the current status of certain printer errors. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on your printer. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL CHAPTER1 GENERAL 1. The printer status monitor program can be controlled from the paper cassette.
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OVERVIEW Output tray Tray extension flap Control panel Manual feed paper guides Manual feed slot Paper cassette Fig. 1-1 HL-1030/1240 Front cover Paper indicator Rear cover USB interface connector (for HL-1240 only) Parallel interface connector AC power inlet HL-1250/1270N Fig. 1-2 Network interface (for HL-1270N only) Power switch Rear cover Modular jack for Lower...
OVERVIEW Output tray Tray extension flap Control panel Manual feed paper guides Manual feed slot Paper cassette Fig. 1-1 HL-1030/1240 Front cover Paper indicator Rear cover USB interface connector (for HL-1240 only) Parallel interface connector AC power inlet HL-1250/1270N Fig. 1-2 Network interface (for HL-1270N only) Power switch Rear cover Modular jack for Lower...
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...3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type & size Feeding source Paper type Paper size Paper cassette Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal* Transparencies Manual feed slot Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) ...Letter 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 cassette ...
...3.5.1 Feedable paper (1) Type & size Feeding source Paper type Paper size Paper cassette Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal* Transparencies Manual feed slot Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) ...Letter 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 cassette ...
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... 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.) single thickness 0.084 to 0.14 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in laser printers. • Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or the printer will be damaged. • Before loading paper with holes such as organizer sheets, be sure to fan the stack well... possible. • Different types of paper should not be sure to follow the information given below to prevent any paper jams, print quality problems or printer damage; • It is recommended to use organizer sheets that is used , it might caused damaged to avoid any damage to the drum unit. ...
... 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.) single thickness 0.084 to 0.14 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in laser printers. • Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or the printer will be damaged. • Before loading paper with holes such as organizer sheets, be sure to fan the stack well... possible. • Different types of paper should not be sure to follow the information given below to prevent any paper jams, print quality problems or printer damage; • It is recommended to use organizer sheets that is used , it might caused damaged to avoid any damage to the drum unit. ...
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... conditions Type Weight Cassette Normal paper (cut sheet) Special paper (cut sheet) 64 to 80 g/m2 158 g/m2 Labels Envelopes Organizers (250 sheet) Manual feed (1 sheet) 3.5.3 Print delivery (1) Output tray stacking capacity: Maximum 150 sheets (80 g/m2) face-down only (2) Straight paper path output at... the rear of the printer. • Face-down: Delivery with the printed face of the paper upwards. 1-10 Face-up the rear cover at the rear of the printer capacity: 1 sheet **Thicker paper printing is recommended.
... conditions Type Weight Cassette Normal paper (cut sheet) Special paper (cut sheet) 64 to 80 g/m2 158 g/m2 Labels Envelopes Organizers (250 sheet) Manual feed (1 sheet) 3.5.3 Print delivery (1) Output tray stacking capacity: Maximum 150 sheets (80 g/m2) face-down only (2) Straight paper path output at... the rear of the printer. • Face-down: Delivery with the printed face of the paper upwards. 1-10 Face-up the rear cover at the rear of the printer capacity: 1 sheet **Thicker paper printing is recommended.
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... pages immediately after printing if the output tray extension flap is inserted into the manual feed slot. (For details on cassette loading, refer to Subsection 3.2.2 'Load Paper' in this as in the printer driver, and send the print data to print. If you load paper into... in CHAPTER 1.) When using both hands until the front edge of the manual feed slot paper guides using the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the previous step. PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of paper. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4. paper...
... pages immediately after printing if the output tray extension flap is inserted into the manual feed slot. (For details on cassette loading, refer to Subsection 3.2.2 'Load Paper' in this as in the printer driver, and send the print data to print. If you load paper into... in CHAPTER 1.) When using both hands until the front edge of the manual feed slot paper guides using the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the previous step. PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of paper. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4. paper...
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...; If paper is too thin, it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer driver allows you . Follow the instructions on the computer screen. (Fig. 226) (5) The printer will automatically print all the odd pages on thicker paper or card. (1) Select the...and then set 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 ...
...; If paper is too thin, it may cause curl or media feed jams. 4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer driver allows you . Follow the instructions on the computer screen. (Fig. 226) (5) The printer will automatically print all the odd pages on thicker paper or card. (1) Select the...and then set 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 ...
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... reverse side of the paper from the output tray (5) Re-insert 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4.3.2 To print on both hands, insert the paper into ...the manual feed slot, loading the paper with the side to be printed first facing upwards. Fig. 2-27 2-12...
... reverse side of the paper from the output tray (5) Re-insert 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4.3.2 To print on both hands, insert the paper into ...the manual feed slot, loading the paper with the side to be printed first facing upwards. Fig. 2-27 2-12...
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... system RAM 2MB Video control block Interface block (HL-1030: Parallel) (HL1240: Parallel/USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer... generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-1 3-1 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION CHAPTER3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1. ELECTRONICS 1.1 General Block Diagram HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-1 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1030/1240 printer.
... system RAM 2MB Video control block Interface block (HL-1030: Parallel) (HL1240: Parallel/USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer... generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-1 3-1 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION CHAPTER3 THEORY OF OPERATION 1. ELECTRONICS 1.1 General Block Diagram HL-1030/1240 Fig. 3-1 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1030/1240 printer.
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.../ USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image... generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-2 3-2 RS-232C) Expansion I /F board (Mac. CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250 Fig. 3-2 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1250 printer.
.../ USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image... generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-2 3-2 RS-232C) Expansion I /F board (Mac. CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1250 Fig. 3-2 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1250 printer.
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.../ USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image ...generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-3 3-3 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1270N Fig. 3-3 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1270N printer.
.../ USB) External device Low-voltage power supply block High-voltage power supply block Engine control block Operation block (Control panel) Laser unit Drive block (DC motor) Drum unit Transfer block Charging block Drum Paper dust cleaner block Developing block Toner cartridge Image ...generation system Paper tray unit Paper cassette Manual feed Fixing unit Paper eject block Paper feed system Fig. 3-3 3-3 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION HL-1270N Fig. 3-3 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1270N printer.
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... The printer does not print into the manual feed slot, one sheet at a time. (2) Check that manual feed mode is selected in the paper cassette is curled, straighten it is straight. The application software must be set up correctly to print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N... loaded into the paper cassette. (2) Reduce the amount of paper in CHAPTER 1. 4.1 Paper Loading Problems Problem The printer does not load paper. Sometimes it back into the manual feed slot. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Close the rear cover. (1) Check that the Lower tray cable is connected to...
... The printer does not print into the manual feed slot, one sheet at a time. (2) Check that manual feed mode is selected in the paper cassette is curled, straighten it is straight. The application software must be set up correctly to print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N... loaded into the paper cassette. (2) Reduce the amount of paper in CHAPTER 1. 4.1 Paper Loading Problems Problem The printer does not load paper. Sometimes it back into the manual feed slot. CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Close the rear cover. (1) Check that the Lower tray cable is connected to...
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Also, try rotating the paper 180° in the paper cassette. (3) Try printing using the manual feed slot, check how to curl. (2) If the printer is loaded into the manual feed slot correctly. (3) The paper cassette may have sat for too long in depth. (4) Check the paper used meets the recommended paper specifications. NOTE...
Also, try rotating the paper 180° in the paper cassette. (3) Try printing using the manual feed slot, check how to curl. (2) If the printer is loaded into the manual feed slot correctly. (3) The paper cassette may have sat for too long in depth. (4) Check the paper used meets the recommended paper specifications. NOTE...
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... to the computer if it is connected through cable. See the computer manual. The USB cable is damaged. ii) Turn the printer off and on again. Possible cause Computer settings USB cable / printer damage Step 1 2 Check Does 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' appear in the Device Manager tab of the CD-... should match the port to which the user used. S-5 Although the USB driver is installed, 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. Replace the cable. Check the environment which you cannot ...
... to the computer if it is connected through cable. See the computer manual. The USB cable is damaged. ii) Turn the printer off and on again. Possible cause Computer settings USB cable / printer damage Step 1 2 Check Does 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' appear in the Device Manager tab of the CD-... should match the port to which the user used. S-5 Although the USB driver is installed, 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. Replace the cable. Check the environment which you cannot ...