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... 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 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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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... 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 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 ...
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... 1-1 The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can show the current printing process. True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi... Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to open the printer properties selection box every time. Printer Status Monitor with your printer using our installer program. When printing, the animated dialog box appears...
... 1-1 The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can show the current printing process. True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi... Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with microfine toner and up to open the printer properties selection box every time. Printer Status Monitor with your printer using our installer program. When printing, the animated dialog box appears...
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... allows you operate your computer in use for a certain period of the printer such as fonts, page setup and emulations. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in its own data compression technology in sleep mode. You ...Windows printer driver supplied with the standard printer memory. Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (for proof-reading. The HL-1250 supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1270N supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script...
... allows you operate your computer in use for a certain period of the printer such as fonts, page setup and emulations. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in its own data compression technology in sleep mode. You ...Windows printer driver supplied with the standard printer memory. Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (for proof-reading. The HL-1250 supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1270N supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script...
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...; 95/98, Windows® NT 4.0 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode • Windows® 3.1/3.11, Windows® 95/98 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...
...; 95/98, Windows® NT 4.0 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode • Windows® 3.1/3.11, Windows® 95/98 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...
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.... • Do not place objects on top of the printer. • Do not place the printer near devices that you use the printer with these appliances, it is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or ... power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier or shredder. Do not place the printer in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT...
.... • Do not place objects on top of the printer. • Do not place the printer near devices that you use the printer with these appliances, it is exposed to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or ... power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier or shredder. Do not place the printer in the side cover. 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for the printer driver and all fonts. • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT...
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...the hardware setup and driver installation are based 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 HL-1240 model. Then,...on your computer. Then, type D:\START in the Program Manager screen and select Run. INSTALL THE PRINTER You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3. Firstly, identify the Operating System on the supplied CD-ROM....
...the hardware setup and driver installation are based 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 HL-1240 model. Then,...on your computer. Then, type D:\START in the Program Manager screen and select Run. INSTALL THE PRINTER You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3. Firstly, identify the Operating System on the supplied CD-ROM....
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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. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you can view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie. Fig. 2-4 (8) ...
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. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you can view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie. Fig. 2-4 (8) ...
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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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... to lit. (Fig. 2-12) (5) Press the control panel button. 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 computer power. 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 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. ii) Type A:\SETUP click OK...
... to lit. (Fig. 2-12) (5) Press the control panel button. 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 computer power. 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 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. ii) Type A:\SETUP click OK...
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...Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie. (3) Click the "Printer Driver Installer" icon in the "Print to the following the Initial Setup instructions on the supplied CD-ROM. (1) Turn on the computer power, then insert the... 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 ...
...Fig. 2-22 (2) Click the "Instructional Video" icon in the window above to view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie. (3) Click the "Printer Driver Installer" icon in the "Print to the following the Initial Setup instructions on the supplied CD-ROM. (1) Turn on the computer power, then insert the... 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 ...
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... of the manual feed slot paper guides using the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer driver, and send the print data to remove printed pages immediately after printing if the output tray extension flap is recommended to the...labels and organizers as well as necessary for the number of paper. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4. If you need to print. PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of the paper touches the paper feed roller. (4) Hold the paper in this chapter and Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in this position until...
... of the manual feed slot paper guides using the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer driver, and send the print data to remove printed pages immediately after printing if the output tray extension flap is recommended to the...labels and organizers as well as necessary for the number of paper. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 4. If you need to print. PAPER HANDLING The printer provides two types of the paper touches the paper feed roller. (4) Hold the paper in this chapter and Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in this position until...
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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 lifted up. Stacking the sheets may...the paper 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 . Remove the paper and straighten it. 4.3.1 To print on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette (1) Select the required manual...
...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 lifted up. Stacking the sheets may...the paper 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 . Remove the paper and straighten it. 4.3.1 To print on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette (1) Select the required manual...
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...so the temperature of time (timeout), it was turned off , the printer reprints the last job you press the button with the supplied printer driver (all models) or Remote Printer Console program. The time-out setting is in printer memory. Operation Description Cancel printing If the button is in sleep mode...about the sleep mode setting. 2-15 Wake-up If the printer is in the printer driver or RPC program for the following useful features; 5.6.1 Sleep mode When the printer does not receive data for 5 minutes after the printer goes into the ready status. This warm-up time can ...
...so the temperature of time (timeout), it was turned off , the printer reprints the last job you press the button with the supplied printer driver (all models) or Remote Printer Console program. The time-out setting is in printer memory. Operation Description Cancel printing If the button is in sleep mode...about the sleep mode setting. 2-15 Wake-up If the printer is in the printer driver or RPC program for the following useful features; 5.6.1 Sleep mode When the printer does not receive data for 5 minutes after the printer goes into the ready status. This warm-up time can ...
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... into the manual feed slot. PAPER PROBLEMS When any paper related problem occurs, ensure that paper in the printer driver. The printer does not print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N with optional lower tray unit only) Remedy (1) Check that the paper used meets the recommended paper... set up correctly to Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in the cassette. Sometimes it is helpful to the printer. (2) Check that manual feed mode is selected in the paper cassette is not selected in the printer driver. (1) Re-install the paper firmly into the paper cassette. (2) Reduce the amount of paper in...
... into the manual feed slot. PAPER PROBLEMS When any paper related problem occurs, ensure that paper in the printer driver. The printer does not print on the specified paper. (HL-1250/1270N with optional lower tray unit only) Remedy (1) Check that the paper used meets the recommended paper... set up correctly to Subsection 3.5 'Paper' in the cassette. Sometimes it is helpful to the printer. (2) Check that manual feed mode is selected in the paper cassette is not selected in the printer driver. (1) Re-install the paper firmly into the paper cassette. (2) Reduce the amount of paper in...
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...environment. S-1 "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the appropriate printer driver is also connected to print the test page with another PC and printer cable? Check also that the cable is connected to the correct interface connectors of both ... it to a normal port. (6) Try printing the test page referring to the specified section of Subsection 10.1 'Test Print Mode' in the printer driver. (5) If the print port is not damaged or broken. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to Subsection 10.1 'Test Print...
...environment. S-1 "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the appropriate printer driver is also connected to print the test page with another PC and printer cable? Check also that the cable is connected to the correct interface connectors of both ... it to a normal port. (6) Try printing the test page referring to the specified section of Subsection 10.1 'Test Print Mode' in the printer driver. (5) If the print port is not damaged or broken. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to Subsection 10.1 'Test Print...
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...you cannot use a Local Talk or straight-through a network. S-5 Although the USB driver is installed, it possible to print with another PC and cable? ii) Turn the printer off and on again. 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. iii) "Add New Hardware Wizard" is launched again, ...
...you cannot use a Local Talk or straight-through a network. S-5 Although the USB driver is installed, it possible to print with another PC and cable? ii) Turn the printer off and on again. 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. iii) "Add New Hardware Wizard" is launched again, ...
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... 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 files in the Extensions Folder of System Folder? • BR_Backgrounder • BR_PrintMoniter(USB) • HL-1200/MFL Pro • USBPrintDriver ... printer driver. Try to connect the printer and PC with USB. (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) User Check (1) Check the printer is turned on. (2) Check the USB interface cable is connected correctly. (3) Check the printer driver is installed correctly. Turn off the printer...
... 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 files in the Extensions Folder of System Folder? • BR_Backgrounder • BR_PrintMoniter(USB) • HL-1200/MFL Pro • USBPrintDriver ... printer driver. Try to connect the printer and PC with USB. (HL-1240/1250/1270N only) User Check (1) Check the printer is turned on. (2) Check the USB interface cable is connected correctly. (3) Check the printer driver is installed correctly. Turn off the printer...
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...CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING I -10 White horizontal stripes User Check (1) Check the paper used meets the recommended paper specifications. Has condensation occurred inside the printer? I -9 White vertical streaks User Check (1) Try to clear this problem. (4) Damp (wet) paper might be damaged. A rough surfaced paper...sides. 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 be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to wipe the scanner window with a soft cloth. (2) The toner...
...CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING I -10 White horizontal stripes User Check (1) Check the paper used meets the recommended paper specifications. Has condensation occurred inside the printer? I -9 White vertical streaks User Check (1) Try to clear this problem. (4) Damp (wet) paper might be damaged. A rough surfaced paper...sides. 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 be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to wipe the scanner window with a soft cloth. (2) The toner...
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... types of this situation to use the specified types of its life. • There is dust or paper powder. Toner sensing failure (printer side) 2 Is Ready LED on even after replacing the toner cartridge? NOTE: The following cases increase the possibility of paper. Toner cartridge... than 43lb being used meets the recommended paper specifications. (2) Select the 'Thick paper mode' in the printer driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. (3) Check the printer's environment, conditions such as high humidity may cause this problem. • Acid paper is at the ...
... types of this situation to use the specified types of its life. • There is dust or paper powder. Toner sensing failure (printer side) 2 Is Ready LED on even after replacing the toner cartridge? NOTE: The following cases increase the possibility of paper. Toner cartridge... than 43lb being used meets the recommended paper specifications. (2) Select the 'Thick paper mode' in the printer driver, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. (3) Check the printer's environment, conditions such as high humidity may cause this problem. • Acid paper is at the ...
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... cause Drum unit failure High-voltage power supply PCB failure Step 1 2 Check Is the problem solved after replacing the drum unit? Possible cause Driver setting Step 1 Check Is thin paper such as 64g/m2 used meets the recommended paper specifications. I -23 Ghost User Check (1) Check the... PCB? Damp paper, thick media or rough surfaced paper can cause the problem. (3) Check that the appropriate media type is selected in the printer driver. (4) Try installing a new drum unit. Result Remedy Yes Replace the drum unit. Yes Replace the high-voltage power supply PCB. 6-39 ...
... cause Drum unit failure High-voltage power supply PCB failure Step 1 2 Check Is the problem solved after replacing the drum unit? Possible cause Driver setting Step 1 Check Is thin paper such as 64g/m2 used meets the recommended paper specifications. I -23 Ghost User Check (1) Check the... PCB? Damp paper, thick media or rough surfaced paper can cause the problem. (3) Check that the appropriate media type is selected in the printer driver. (4) Try installing a new drum unit. Result Remedy Yes Replace the drum unit. Yes Replace the high-voltage power supply PCB. 6-39 ...