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Brother Laser Printer HL-1030/1240/1250 User's Guide Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
Brother Laser Printer HL-1030/1240/1250 User's Guide Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer.
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... carton 1-1 Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What printer options are available 1-7 Place the printer 1-8 Power Supply 1-8 Environment 1-8 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-9 What kind of paper can I use 1-10 How to load paper into the Paper Cassette 1-15 How to load a sheet of paper manually 1-18 How to print...
... carton 1-1 Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What printer options are available 1-7 Place the printer 1-8 Power Supply 1-8 Environment 1-8 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-9 What kind of paper can I use 1-10 How to load paper into the Paper Cassette 1-15 How to load a sheet of paper manually 1-18 How to print...
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About your printer Tray extension flap Manual feed slot Control panel Paper cassette Rear cover Face down output tray Front cover Manual feed paper guides Fig. 1-2 Front View Rear cover Modular jack for lower tray unit Power switch AC power inlet Parallel Interface connector USB (Universal Serial Bus Interface) connector (HL-12401250 Only) Fig. 1-3 HL-1030/1240 Rear View 1-2 Power switch AC power inlet Parallel interface connector Fig. 1-4 HL-1250 Rear View
About your printer Tray extension flap Manual feed slot Control panel Paper cassette Rear cover Face down output tray Front cover Manual feed paper guides Fig. 1-2 Front View Rear cover Modular jack for lower tray unit Power switch AC power inlet Parallel Interface connector USB (Universal Serial Bus Interface) connector (HL-12401250 Only) Fig. 1-3 HL-1030/1240 Rear View 1-2 Power switch AC power inlet Parallel interface connector Fig. 1-4 HL-1250 Rear View
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t Front Operation Basic operation of the printer can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. 1-3 The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by sheet so you to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many...cassette. The paper cassette can use " in Windows applications and allows you can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 sizes of paper. HL-1240 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode), True 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) (PCL mode) with microfine toner...
t Front Operation Basic operation of the printer can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. 1-3 The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by sheet so you to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many...cassette. The paper cassette can use " in Windows applications and allows you can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 sizes of paper. HL-1240 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode), True 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) (PCL mode) with microfine toner...
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What kind of paper can I use Media Type Paper cassette (standard) Paper type cut sheet Manual feed slot Transparencies cut sheet envelope organizer Transparencies Labels other sizes Optional lower paper cut sheet cassette (For HL-1250 Only) Paper size letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6, and legal (US and Canada Only) ...Weight Caliper Moisture Content Cut Sheet 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb.) 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) 4% to 6% by weight Manual Feed Slot Basis Weight Caliper Moisture Content Cut Sheet 64 to 158 g/m2 (17 to 43 lb.) 0.08 to 0.2 mm (0.003 to 0.008 in.) 4% to...
What kind of paper can I use Media Type Paper cassette (standard) Paper type cut sheet Manual feed slot Transparencies cut sheet envelope organizer Transparencies Labels other sizes Optional lower paper cut sheet cassette (For HL-1250 Only) Paper size letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6, and legal (US and Canada Only) ...Weight Caliper Moisture Content Cut Sheet 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb.) 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) 4% to 6% by weight Manual Feed Slot Basis Weight Caliper Moisture Content Cut Sheet 64 to 158 g/m2 (17 to 43 lb.) 0.08 to 0.2 mm (0.003 to 0.008 in.) 4% to...
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...of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for the best print quality. Use a recommended type of time (i.e. Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. Use neutral...Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or your printer. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 If you use in the printer driver for use labels or transparencies which are using short-grained paper, it ...
...of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for the best print quality. Use a recommended type of time (i.e. Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. Use neutral...Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or your printer. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 If you use in the printer driver for use labels or transparencies which are using short-grained paper, it ...
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You may also view the technique of loading one sheet of paper manually Note • Insert the paper into the manual feed slot using both hands. • The printer turns the manual feed mode on automatically when you insert paper into the manual feed slot. • If the paper you are printing is between 64 g/m2 and 105 g/m2 we recommend that you use the paper cassette. How to load a sheet of paper manually in size, and between A4 and A6 in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM. 1-18
You may also view the technique of loading one sheet of paper manually Note • Insert the paper into the manual feed slot using both hands. • The printer turns the manual feed mode on automatically when you insert paper into the manual feed slot. • If the paper you are printing is between 64 g/m2 and 105 g/m2 we recommend that you use the paper cassette. How to load a sheet of paper manually in size, and between A4 and A6 in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM. 1-18
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1. Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-19
1. Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-19
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Send the print data to the printer. Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor until you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-15 No paper 1-20 Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode 2.
Send the print data to the printer. Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor until you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-15 No paper 1-20 Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode 2.
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Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width to print. 1-21 Fig. 1-17 Insert the paper 5. Hold the paper in step 4 above. The printer will wait until you need to be used. Repeat this as in this position until the front edge of the paper. CHAPTER.... Fig. 1-16 Set the width of paper as necessary for the number of pages you insert the next sheet of the manual feed slot paper guides using both hands until the printer feeds the paper in automatically a short distance and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. After...
Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width to print. 1-21 Fig. 1-17 Insert the paper 5. Hold the paper in step 4 above. The printer will wait until you need to be used. Repeat this as in this position until the front edge of the paper. CHAPTER.... Fig. 1-16 Set the width of paper as necessary for the number of pages you insert the next sheet of the manual feed slot paper guides using both hands until the printer feeds the paper in automatically a short distance and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. After...
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To print on thicker paper or card. 1. Select manual feed mode in the Status Monitor until you want to print on thicker paper and card The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you insert a sheet of ...paper into the manual feed slot. Lift up the rear cover 3. Send the print data...
To print on thicker paper or card. 1. Select manual feed mode in the Status Monitor until you want to print on thicker paper and card The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you insert a sheet of ...paper into the manual feed slot. Lift up the rear cover 3. Send the print data...
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Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width you want to print. 7. Close the rear cover of paper. The printer will wait until you need to use. 5. Stacking the sheets ...cause curl or media feed jams. Fig. 1-20 Remove each sheet immediately after printing. After the printer ejects the printed page, insert the next sheet of paper as necessary for the number of pages you insert...edge of the paper. 6. Set the width of the manual feed paper guides using both hands until the printer feeds the paper in step 5 above. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS...
Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with both hands to the paper width you want to print. 7. Close the rear cover of paper. The printer will wait until you need to use. 5. Stacking the sheets ...cause curl or media feed jams. Fig. 1-20 Remove each sheet immediately after printing. After the printer ejects the printed page, insert the next sheet of paper as necessary for the number of pages you insert...edge of the paper. 6. Set the width of the manual feed paper guides using both hands until the printer feeds the paper in step 5 above. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS...
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... is possible that the paper is curled, straighten it and then set it . 1-24 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. How to make the settings, see the Help text in the...
... is possible that the paper is curled, straighten it and then set it . 1-24 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. How to make the settings, see the Help text in the...
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... cassette 4. Select the required manual duplex printing mode from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face down, and the top edge toward you. The printer will automatically print all the odd ...cassette 1. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the driver. 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER To print on both sides of the paper. 1-25 Follow the instructions on one side of the paper first. 3. The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen.
... cassette 4. Select the required manual duplex printing mode from the output tray and re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face down, and the top edge toward you. The printer will automatically print all the odd ...cassette 1. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the driver. 2. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER To print on both sides of the paper. 1-25 Follow the instructions on one side of the paper first. 3. The printer will now automatically print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen.
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...recommended. • When you have to straighten them, or you may get paper feed errors. • The use the Manual Duplex function, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality might not be satisfactory. To print on both... the computer screen. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the output tray and re-insert them " in order into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed first facing upwards. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Repeat action 3 until... be printed (blank side) face up, and the top of the printed side towards the printer.
...recommended. • When you have to straighten them, or you may get paper feed errors. • The use the Manual Duplex function, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print quality might not be satisfactory. To print on both... the computer screen. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the output tray and re-insert them " in order into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed first facing upwards. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Repeat action 3 until... be printed (blank side) face up, and the top of the printed side towards the printer.
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The printer does not print on the specified paper. (HL-1250 with optional Lower Tray Unit Only) Recommendation • If there is paper in the page setup or document setup menu of your software application manual. • Clear the jammed paper referring to "PAPER JAMS ... can I use" in the printer driver. • The printer can load envelopes from the manual feed slot. A paper jam has occurred. Paper Handling First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. Problem The printer does not load paper. The printer will not load envelopes.
The printer does not print on the specified paper. (HL-1250 with optional Lower Tray Unit Only) Recommendation • If there is paper in the page setup or document setup menu of your software application manual. • Clear the jammed paper referring to "PAPER JAMS ... can I use" in the printer driver. • The printer can load envelopes from the manual feed slot. A paper jam has occurred. Paper Handling First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. Problem The printer does not load paper. The printer will not load envelopes.
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... 1. • If you are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. • Set the paper guides correctly. See "How to clean the printer" in Chapter 3. • Make sure the paper or other media is loaded properly. See "How to load paper into the paper cassette" in Chapter 1. •... correctly. See "How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in Chapter 2. • If you use the printer infrequently, the paper may be too full. Make sure that the guides are using the manual feed slot see "How to load one sheet of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette" in...
... 1. • If you are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. • Set the paper guides correctly. See "How to clean the printer" in Chapter 3. • Make sure the paper or other media is loaded properly. See "How to load paper into the paper cassette" in Chapter 1. •... correctly. See "How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in Chapter 2. • If you use the printer infrequently, the paper may be too full. Make sure that the guides are using the manual feed slot see "How to load one sheet of the paper guides fit into the paper cassette" in...
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...MS-DOS are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Brother reserves the right to typographical and other countries. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark ... materials presented, including but not limited to make changes without notice. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications.
...MS-DOS are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Brother reserves the right to typographical and other countries. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark ... materials presented, including but not limited to make changes without notice. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications.
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... products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. Declaration of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in conformity with the following normative documents. MANUFACTURED: Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. One of the following the...this product is mandatory for laser products manufactured on the back of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that this manual may result in the United States. Printer Products Division A-19 Safety:...
... products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. Declaration of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in conformity with the following normative documents. MANUFACTURED: Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. One of the following the...this product is mandatory for laser products manufactured on the back of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan declare that this manual may result in the United States. Printer Products Division A-19 Safety:...
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...laserklass 1. Varning - CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. ( For Finland and Sweden ) LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! The label shown below is attached in... 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. IEC 825 Specification (For 220-240...
...laserklass 1. Varning - CLASS 1LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Å LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. ( For Finland and Sweden ) LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! The label shown below is attached in... 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the Scanner Unit. IEC 825 Specification (For 220-240...