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... PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Specifications are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. Trademarks: The brother logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. No part...
... PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Specifications are trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. Trademarks: The brother logo is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. No part...
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... Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution 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 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh... the printer driver from floppy disk 2-6 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for Windows 2-1 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATION vii SAFETY INFORMATION ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1 1. SPECIFICATIONS 1-5 3.1 Printing...1-5 3.2 Functions ...1-6 3.3 Electrical and Mechanical 1-7 3.4 Network (for HL-1270N ...
... Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution 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 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh... the printer driver from floppy disk 2-6 3.3 Using the USB Interface (for Windows 2-1 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REGULATION vii SAFETY INFORMATION ix CHAPTER 1 GENERAL 1-1 1. SPECIFICATIONS 1-5 3.1 Printing...1-5 3.2 Functions ...1-6 3.3 Electrical and Mechanical 1-7 3.4 Network (for HL-1270N ...
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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 ... 2.2 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 ...
...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 ... 2.2 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 ...
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... 2.1 Operator Calls...6-4 2.2 Service Calls ...6-4 3. INCORRECT PRINTOUT 6-42 9. 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. 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 ...
... 2.1 Operator Calls...6-4 2.2 Service Calls ...6-4 3. INCORRECT PRINTOUT 6-42 9. 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. 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 ...
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...53 APPENDICES 1. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS A-11 6. DESCRIPTIONS A-1 2. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 A-17 9. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (2/2 A-21 13. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (1/5 A-22 14. HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (NEW A-33 23. ... (220 - 240V) ........ MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (3/5 A-24 16. A-30 21. 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 ...
...53 APPENDICES 1. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS A-11 6. DESCRIPTIONS A-1 2. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 A-17 9. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (2/2 A-21 13. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (1/5 A-22 14. HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (NEW A-33 23. ... (220 - 240V) ........ MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (3/5 A-24 16. A-30 21. 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 ...
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... CUANDO SE ABRE LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ ATASCADO. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to take off any trouble with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH...
... CUANDO SE ABRE LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ ATASCADO. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to take off any trouble with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. VARNING OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH...
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... 600 dots per inch (dpi) for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on your printer. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the actions in Windows applications and allows you can use a variety... of types and sizes of the printer can get visual guidance on your printer. Front Operation Basic operation of paper. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with your computer screen to correct....
... 600 dots per inch (dpi) for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on your printer. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the actions in Windows applications and allows you can use a variety... of types and sizes of the printer can get visual guidance on your printer. Front Operation Basic operation of paper. Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows The dedicated printer driver for graphics with your computer screen to correct....
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... separate from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with the printer. USB Interface (for proof-reading. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. Use this function... when you to a PC or Mac which can use the USB port are provided on your printer. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when ...
... separate from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with the printer. USB Interface (for proof-reading. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. Use this function... when you to a PC or Mac which can use the USB port are provided on your printer. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when ...
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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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... with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor • 10MB of the printer. • 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 Check the following system requirements to direct sunlight. Keep...
... with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor • 10MB of the printer. • 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 Check the following system requirements to direct sunlight. Keep...
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... vary depending on the screen. The installation programs for 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 your CD-ROM drive is ...not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the HL...
... vary depending on the screen. The installation programs for 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 your CD-ROM drive is ...not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) • The setup screens shown below are contained on the HL...
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... connected using a USB interface cable, refer to connect your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is now completed. If you want to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 Follow the onscreen messages to use, Parallel or USB. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click ...Setup operations in the video movie. 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.
... connected using a USB interface cable, refer to connect your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is now completed. If you want to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 Follow the onscreen messages to use, Parallel or USB. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click ...Setup operations in the video movie. 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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...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 the ...
...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 the ...
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... instructions that appear 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (4) Extend ...the tray extension flap. In Windows 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. ii) Type A:\SETUP...
... instructions that appear 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. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION (4) Extend ...the tray extension flap. In Windows 95/98 i) Click the Start button and select Run. ii) Type A:\SETUP...
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... button. Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 2-7 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. Prepare the printer to use the USB interface following the steps below; 3.3.1 Connect the USB interface cable (1) Check...
... button. Fig. 2-15 Fig. 2-16 2-7 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. Prepare the printer to use the USB interface following the steps below; 3.3.1 Connect the USB interface cable (1) Check...
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... 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 setup is highlighted. (3) Select Properties from the File menu, then... click the Details tab. (4) Select BRUSB: (USB Printer Port) in the window above to close the Properties dialog box. Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and USB interface cable can be set to "USB...
... 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 setup is highlighted. (3) Select Properties from the File menu, then... click the Details tab. (4) Select BRUSB: (USB Printer Port) in the window above to close the Properties dialog box. Fig. 2-21 NOTE: Both the parallel cable and USB interface cable can be set to "USB...
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NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY) The network board installed in the back of the printer allows you use another operating system, refer to a free port on your computer. (4) The Troubleshooting information table on the printer power. Fig. 2-29 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only) NOTE: If you...
NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY) The network board installed in the back of the printer allows you use another operating system, refer to a free port on your computer. (4) The Troubleshooting information table on the printer power. Fig. 2-29 6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only) NOTE: If you...