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... packing materials and the printer carton. The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in the back panel of the printer. AC power cord Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk CD-ROM includes : Initial Setup instructions Printer driver Fonts User's Guide Instructional Video Network Utilities Floppy disk includes: Printer driver for Windows...
... packing materials and the printer carton. The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in the back panel of the printer. AC power cord Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk CD-ROM includes : Initial Setup instructions Printer driver Fonts User's Guide Instructional Video Network Utilities Floppy disk includes: Printer driver for Windows...
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...assembly into the paper cassette 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push it fully into the printer until they snap into a slot. 3. Check that the paper is flat in this section. Step 1 Install the drum unit assembly 1. Close the front cover. Slide the paper width and length adjusters to ...distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Step 2 Load paper into the printer. 4. Re-install the paper cassette into the paper cassette. For Windows® users with no CD-ROM drive only (...
...assembly into the paper cassette 1. Open the front cover. 2. Push it fully into the printer until they snap into a slot. 3. Check that the paper is flat in this section. Step 1 Install the drum unit assembly 1. Close the front cover. Slide the paper width and length adjusters to ...distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Step 2 Load paper into the printer. 4. Re-install the paper cassette into the paper cassette. For Windows® users with no CD-ROM drive only (...
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... quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to print the data remaining in the printer memory. Control Panel Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data r LED is Off Q LED is Blinking q LED is On LED Drum q Near end of the job will reprint the last job. Quick Print Setup (For Windows...® users only) The Quick Print Setup utility allows you press and hold this button to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No...
... quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to print the data remaining in the printer memory. Control Panel Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data r LED is Off Q LED is Blinking q LED is On LED Drum q Near end of the job will reprint the last job. Quick Print Setup (For Windows...® users only) The Quick Print Setup utility allows you press and hold this button to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No...
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...has occurred in the printer. • Check that is blinking. It may still not be possible to the printer only and try again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected. • Check that the printer is not connected to a parallel port that the drum unit is not damaged ...or broken. - Troubleshooting Problem All the LEDs are off printer status reporting in the device options tab in the printer driver. • Add...
...has occurred in the printer. • Check that is blinking. It may still not be possible to the printer only and try again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected. • Check that the printer is not connected to a parallel port that the drum unit is not damaged ...or broken. - Troubleshooting Problem All the LEDs are off printer status reporting in the device options tab in the printer driver. • Add...
Users Manual - English
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... is included in the carton 1-1 Carton Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What are the available printer options 1-8 Choosing a location 1-9 Power Supply 1-9 Environment 1-9 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-10 What kind of paper can I use 1-11 How to load paper in the Paper ... (Manual Duplexing 1-24 What do the LED indications mean 1-27 Ready (Paper) LED indications 1-28 Data (Toner) LED indications 1-29 Drum LED indications 1-31 Alarm LED indications 1-31 Control Panel Button Operations 1-32 More Features 1-33 i
... is included in the carton 1-1 Carton Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What are the available printer options 1-8 Choosing a location 1-9 Power Supply 1-9 Environment 1-9 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-10 What kind of paper can I use 1-11 How to load paper in the Paper ... (Manual Duplexing 1-24 What do the LED indications mean 1-27 Ready (Paper) LED indications 1-28 Data (Toner) LED indications 1-29 Drum LED indications 1-31 Alarm LED indications 1-31 Control Panel Button Operations 1-32 More Features 1-33 i
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CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies 2-1 The Lower Tray unit 2-2 How to add extra Memory 2-3 How to install additional SIMM memory 2-4 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE How to replace the Toner Cartridge 3-3 How to replace the Drum Unit 3-9 How to clean the printer 3-14 Cleaning the printer exterior 3-14 Cleaning the printer interior and Drum Unit 3-16 ii
CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies 2-1 The Lower Tray unit 2-2 How to add extra Memory 2-3 How to install additional SIMM memory 2-4 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE How to replace the Toner Cartridge 3-3 How to replace the Drum Unit 3-9 How to clean the printer 3-14 Cleaning the printer exterior 3-14 Cleaning the printer interior and Drum Unit 3-16 ii
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... shipping will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the Drum unit assembly. 2 Place it in the plastic bag.
... shipping will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the Drum unit assembly. 2 Place it in the plastic bag.
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Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following items: Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk Fig. 1-1 Components in the carton? CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to another. 1-1
Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following items: Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk Fig. 1-1 Components in the carton? CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to another. 1-1
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...on 5% coverage per page. You can monitor the printer status while running in sleep mode. This printer consumes less than 6 Watts when in the background and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on your average ... effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner cartridge that determine the actual drum life. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. t Bar Code Print This printer can print up to 6,000 pages is also available for DOS The Remote...
...on 5% coverage per page. You can monitor the printer status while running in sleep mode. This printer consumes less than 6 Watts when in the background and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on your average ... effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner cartridge that determine the actual drum life. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. t Bar Code Print This printer can print up to 6,000 pages is also available for DOS The Remote...
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...appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-13 Avoid using short-grained paper, it may be the cause of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it will damage your nearest Brother authorized sales representative or place of the drum unit. Avoid using... plain paper or transparencies. To avoid damage to the printer drum unit, do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Using ...
...appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-13 Avoid using short-grained paper, it may be the cause of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it will damage your nearest Brother authorized sales representative or place of the drum unit. Avoid using... plain paper or transparencies. To avoid damage to the printer drum unit, do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Using ...
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This section refers to the LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off or the printer is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-21 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED will be off. 1-27 r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is in this chapter. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean?
This section refers to the LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off or the printer is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-21 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED will be off. 1-27 r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is in this chapter. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean?
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... lower. Then press the panel button. They will wake up . (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. The Ready LED also works as the Paper LED when the Alarm LED is ready to print. See "How to load ...it receives data or when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up automatically when it will blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed No paper Action Clear the paper jam...
... lower. Then press the panel button. They will wake up . (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. The Ready LED also works as the Paper LED when the Alarm LED is ready to print. See "How to load ...it receives data or when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up automatically when it will blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed No paper Action Clear the paper jam...
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LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is also lit. They will blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30 This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is nearly empty. See "How to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is indicated. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. See "How to indicate a toner error.
LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is also lit. They will blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30 This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is nearly empty. See "How to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is indicated. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. See "How to indicate a toner error.
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...1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Drum LED indications The Drum LED indicates the drum unit is near the end of its life. Purchase a new drum unit to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED blinks (with no other error occurs, the printer indicates the error... printing an error report. If any other LEDs) to replace the current one. The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter 3. LED r q Printer status The drum unit can be used. See "How to replace the...
...1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Drum LED indications The Drum LED indicates the drum unit is near the end of its life. Purchase a new drum unit to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED blinks (with no other error occurs, the printer indicates the error... printing an error report. If any other LEDs) to replace the current one. The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter 3. LED r q Printer status The drum unit can be used. See "How to replace the...
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... the front cover is closed. 2. LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test Sample Page Print Config & Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer is in the table below and then release...
... the front cover is closed. 2. LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test Sample Page Print Config & Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer is in the table below and then release...
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CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, and you can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 1 2 Item Features 1 Lower Tray Unit Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray 2 SIMM The memory can be expanded up to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 1 2 2-1
CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, and you can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 1 2 Item Features 1 Lower Tray Unit Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray 2 SIMM The memory can be expanded up to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 1 2 2-1
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These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1 CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages that appear on the LEDs. LED Maintenance Message Toner empty Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Consumable to Replace Toner cartridge Approximate Life 3,000 pages * (Standard toner cartridge) 6,000 pages * (High Capacity toner cartridge) How to Replace See 3-3 Drum life Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum unit Up to replace each of the consumables before they run out.
These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1 CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages that appear on the LEDs. LED Maintenance Message Toner empty Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Consumable to Replace Toner cartridge Approximate Life 3,000 pages * (Standard toner cartridge) 6,000 pages * (High Capacity toner cartridge) How to Replace See 3-3 Drum life Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum unit Up to replace each of the consumables before they run out.
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...count will vary depending on your average document type. (i.e. standard letter, detailed graphics, etc.) • We recommend that you clean the printer when you are many factors that determine the actual toner life, such as temperature, humidity, the type of paper that determine the actual .... If you replace the toner cartridge. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. Because we cannot guarantee a minimum number of them, consult your toner will be printed under the same conditions. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 You ...
...count will vary depending on your average document type. (i.e. standard letter, detailed graphics, etc.) • We recommend that you clean the printer when you are many factors that determine the actual toner life, such as temperature, humidity, the type of paper that determine the actual .... If you replace the toner cartridge. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. Because we cannot guarantee a minimum number of them, consult your toner will be printed under the same conditions. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 You ...
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... ! The toner cartridge is a good idea to place the drum unit assembly on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. Caution It is replaced in the instructional video on a piece of cloth or disposable paper in case you .... To prevent damage to indicate that the toner is nearly empty. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Open the front cover. Pull out the...
... ! The toner cartridge is a good idea to place the drum unit assembly on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. Caution It is replaced in the instructional video on a piece of cloth or disposable paper in case you .... To prevent damage to indicate that the toner is nearly empty. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Open the front cover. Pull out the...
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If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface. Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your right hand. Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 Fig. 3-4 Removing the old...
If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface. Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your right hand. Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 Fig. 3-4 Removing the old...