Users Manual - English
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... status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of these emulations to change the default settings of paper, the dialog box will appear to let you can use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you know what to correct. If an error occurs, a dialog box will display "No Paper" and instructions for DOS (For HL-1240...
... status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of these emulations to change the default settings of paper, the dialog box will appear to let you can use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you know what to correct. If an error occurs, a dialog box will display "No Paper" and instructions for DOS (For HL-1240...
Users Manual - English
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... the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. You can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with USB users Only) (For HL-1240/1250 Only) This printer can be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to a PC which can automatically compress graphic and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB Interface (For Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with the printer's standard memory. 1-5
... the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. You can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with USB users Only) (For HL-1240/1250 Only) This printer can be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to a PC which can automatically compress graphic and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB Interface (For Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with the printer's standard memory. 1-5
Users Manual - English
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.../lpd printing protocol, printing to -Peer or client mode) • Very high performance • Superior network and printer management:: - Windows 95/98 (Peer-to a raw TCP port - AppleTalk Phase 2 - Windows NT4.0 and NT3.5x - HTTP web browser management capability • Ipd-Plus feature for providing multiple services with custom setup and reset strings plus text-to their computer. What is the Brother print server (NC-2010p) An optional Network print server Brother...
.../lpd printing protocol, printing to -Peer or client mode) • Very high performance • Superior network and printer management:: - Windows 95/98 (Peer-to a raw TCP port - AppleTalk Phase 2 - Windows NT4.0 and NT3.5x - HTTP web browser management capability • Ipd-Plus feature for providing multiple services with custom setup and reset strings plus text-to their computer. What is the Brother print server (NC-2010p) An optional Network print server Brother...
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... print full pages of a document. Turn off printer status reporting in the device options tab in the printer driver. • Press the panel button to print the data remaining in the printer. • If this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of less than 2 metres (6.6 feet) in length. • Check if the printer cable is damaged or broken. • If you are using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change...
... print full pages of a document. Turn off printer status reporting in the device options tab in the printer driver. • Press the panel button to print the data remaining in the printer. • If this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of less than 2 metres (6.6 feet) in length. • Check if the printer cable is damaged or broken. • If you are using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change...
Users Manual - English
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... Windows NT 4.0 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 driver, supporting bi-directional capacity iMac, Power Macintosh G3 with USB printer driver (HL-1240/1250 Only) Optional Macintosh driver available for Windows are provided on CD Emulation HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: Printer Driver Interface Memory HL-1030/1240 : HL-1250: Diagnostics TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for System 6.0.7 or higher (HL-1250 with RS-100M user only) Bi-directional parallel USB interface (HL-1240/1250 Only) An RS-422A/RS 232C serial interface...
... Windows NT 4.0 driver, supporting Brother Native Compression mode Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 driver, supporting bi-directional capacity iMac, Power Macintosh G3 with USB printer driver (HL-1240/1250 Only) Optional Macintosh driver available for Windows are provided on CD Emulation HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: Printer Driver Interface Memory HL-1030/1240 : HL-1250: Diagnostics TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for System 6.0.7 or higher (HL-1250 with RS-100M user only) Bi-directional parallel USB interface (HL-1240/1250 Only) An RS-422A/RS 232C serial interface...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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If your printer to a network, refer to connect your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is now completed. When you want to the "Quick Network Setup Guide". If you can install the printer driver and Fonts immediately. 2. Step 3 Install the printer driver 1. After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will appear. Follow the on-screen messages to connect your printer is connected using a USB interface cable, see 'For Windows® users with USB only' later in these instructions. If you...
If your printer to a network, refer to connect your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is now completed. When you want to the "Quick Network Setup Guide". If you can install the printer driver and Fonts immediately. 2. Step 3 Install the printer driver 1. After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will appear. Follow the on-screen messages to connect your printer is connected using a USB interface cable, see 'For Windows® users with USB only' later in these instructions. If you...
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Step 2 Initial Setup To view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie, click this icon. For Macintosh with USB users only (iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB) You can setup the printer following the Initial Setup instructions on your Macintosh power. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. This Window will appear automatically. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. Step 3 Install the printer driver To install the printer driver, click this icon. The setup is completed.
Step 2 Initial Setup To view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie, click this icon. For Macintosh with USB users only (iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB) You can setup the printer following the Initial Setup instructions on your Macintosh power. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. This Window will appear automatically. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. Step 3 Install the printer driver To install the printer driver, click this icon. The setup is completed.
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... the last job. You cannot use it for Windows® 3.1x. Quick Print Setup (For Windows® users only) The Quick Print Setup utility allows you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to clear the error and continue printer operation. The printer prints any data remaining in sleep mode, pressing this button. If there is on , press this button wakes up If the printer is launched automatically. Control Panel Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data r LED...
... the last job. You cannot use it for Windows® 3.1x. Quick Print Setup (For Windows® users only) The Quick Print Setup utility allows you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to clear the error and continue printer operation. The printer prints any data remaining in sleep mode, pressing this button. If there is on , press this button wakes up If the printer is launched automatically. Control Panel Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data r LED...
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... there is installed correctly. "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer." For Macintosh users only Problem HL-1240 (or HL-1250 or HL-1270N) does not appear in the paper cassette or manual feed slot. • Check that the power plug is connected correctly. • Check that the printer cable is connected securely. • Check that the printer driver is paper in Chooser. For Windows® users only Problem The printer cannot print.
... there is installed correctly. "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer." For Macintosh users only Problem HL-1240 (or HL-1250 or HL-1270N) does not appear in the paper cassette or manual feed slot. • Check that the power plug is connected correctly. • Check that the printer cable is connected securely. • Check that the printer driver is paper in Chooser. For Windows® users only Problem The printer cannot print.
Service Manual
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...cause of problems. i CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE Periodical replacements parts, consumable parts, etc. APPENDICES : Serial No. PREFACE PREFACE This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to improvement or redesign of the product. CHAPTER 3: THEORY OF OPERATION Basic operation of rollers, Connection diagrams, PCB circuit diagrams, etc. This service manual covers the HL-1240/1250 printers. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Reference values and adjustments, troubleshooting image defects, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc...
...cause of problems. i CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE Periodical replacements parts, consumable parts, etc. APPENDICES : Serial No. PREFACE PREFACE This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to improvement or redesign of the product. CHAPTER 3: THEORY OF OPERATION Basic operation of rollers, Connection diagrams, PCB circuit diagrams, etc. This service manual covers the HL-1240/1250 printers. CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Reference values and adjustments, troubleshooting image defects, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc...
Service Manual
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... for Brother Printer Solution for Windows 2-1 2. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive 2-5 3.2.1 Install the drum unit...2-5 3.2.2 Load paper...2-5 3.2.3 Print a test page...2-5 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 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only...
... for Brother Printer Solution for Windows 2-1 2. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive 2-5 3.2.1 Install the drum unit...2-5 3.2.2 Load paper...2-5 3.2.3 Print a test page...2-5 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 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only...
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... printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and many layout functions. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the actions in the event of your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. You can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into your printer using our installer program. Versatile Paper Handling The printer loads paper automatically from the front panel. Enhanced Printing Performance and User...
... printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and many layout functions. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by clicking on the actions in the event of your Windows system using bi-directional parallel communications. You can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into your printer using our installer program. Versatile Paper Handling The printer loads paper automatically from the front panel. Enhanced Printing Performance and User...
Service Manual
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...kg (27.9 lb.) including the drum unit and Lower Tray unit. 1-5 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Printer driver Interface Memory Control panel Diagnostics Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 driver: supporting Brother Native Compression mode Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 driver: supporting bidirectional capacity iMac, Power Macintosh G3 with USB printer driver Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6.0.7 or higher (for HL-1250 only) Bi-directional parallel Universal Serial Bus (USB) Optional RS-422A/RS-232C serial (RS-100M) available (for HL1250 only) HL-1240: HL-1250: 2.0 Mbytes...
...kg (27.9 lb.) including the drum unit and Lower Tray unit. 1-5 CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Printer driver Interface Memory Control panel Diagnostics Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 driver: supporting Brother Native Compression mode Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 driver: supporting bidirectional capacity iMac, Power Macintosh G3 with USB printer driver Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6.0.7 or higher (for HL-1250 only) Bi-directional parallel Universal Serial Bus (USB) Optional RS-422A/RS-232C serial (RS-100M) available (for HL1250 only) HL-1240: HL-1250: 2.0 Mbytes...
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... the appropriate interface cable (parallel or USB) for the hardware setup and driver installation are contained on your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) (4) Select the model of "D".) In Windows 3.1; The installation programs for your PC. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (3) The opening screen does not appear; Click the File menu in the command line box and click...
... the appropriate interface cable (parallel or USB) for the hardware setup and driver installation are contained on your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of "D".) (4) Select the model of "D".) In Windows 3.1; The installation programs for your PC. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (3) The opening screen does not appear; Click the File menu in the command line box and click...
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Follow the on-screen messages to use, Parallel or USB. Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is connected using a USB interface cable, refer to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 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-1240 or HL-1250 window will appear. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you can view...
Follow the on-screen messages to use, Parallel or USB. Fig. 2-6 Fig. 2-7 If your printer using a parallel interface cable, the setup is connected using a USB interface cable, refer to Subsection 3.3 'Using the USB Interface (For Windows 98 only)'. 2-4 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-1240 or HL-1250 window will appear. Fig. 2-5 (9) If you click the NOW button, you can view...
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... the lines on the power switch. (Fig. 2-11) Fig. 2-10 Fig. 2-11 AC power cord 2-5 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 front cover. (2) Unpack the drum unit assembly and rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times...
... the lines on the power switch. (Fig. 2-11) Fig. 2-10 Fig. 2-11 AC power cord 2-5 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 front cover. (2) Unpack the drum unit assembly and rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times...
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Keep paper loads below will report problems with a new one. (1) Press the panel button to be ready for the error message the status monitor reports. Sometimes it back into the cassette. (3) Check that the toner cartridge is nearly empty. Clear the jammed paper inside the printer. Press the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. ERROR MESSAGES 3.1 Error Messages in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity of the document. (3) (For HL-1250 only) Expand the printer memory by...
Keep paper loads below will report problems with a new one. (1) Press the panel button to be ready for the error message the status monitor reports. Sometimes it back into the cassette. (3) Check that the toner cartridge is nearly empty. Clear the jammed paper inside the printer. Press the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. ERROR MESSAGES 3.1 Error Messages in the printer. (2) Reduce the complexity of the document. (3) (For HL-1250 only) Expand the printer memory by...
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Problem Type of Jam Cause Remedy Jam when the printer is turned on the sensors, see 'Factory inspection mode' in Subsection 9.2. 6-11 The front registration sensor was not fed in ). Paper was turned off early. Remove the paper dust attached to NOTE. The paper eject sensor is not turning off the printer power switch, open the front cover, and remove the drum unit. 2) Turn on the printer while pressing the control panel button. Jam caused by a paper feed delay. When a paper jam occurs inside the printer. If...
Problem Type of Jam Cause Remedy Jam when the printer is turned on the sensors, see 'Factory inspection mode' in Subsection 9.2. 6-11 The front registration sensor was not fed in ). Paper was turned off early. Remove the paper dust attached to NOTE. The paper eject sensor is not turning off the printer power switch, open the front cover, and remove the drum unit. 2) Turn on the printer while pressing the control panel button. Jam caused by a paper feed delay. When a paper jam occurs inside the printer. If...
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... printer" Error message appears. Possible cause Failure inside the printer Main PCB failure Step 1 2 Check Is it to a normal port. (6) Try printing the test page referring to the correct interface connectors of this chapter. (7) Try resetting the factory settings. Yes This problem may not print the data correctly if there are incorrect software settings. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options tab in this chapter. User Check (1) Check that the cable is connected to Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode...
... printer" Error message appears. Possible cause Failure inside the printer Main PCB failure Step 1 2 Check Is it to a normal port. (6) Try printing the test page referring to the correct interface connectors of this chapter. (7) Try resetting the factory settings. Yes This problem may not print the data correctly if there are incorrect software settings. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options tab in this chapter. User Check (1) Check that the cable is connected to Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode...
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... settings USB cable / printer damage Step 1 2 Check Does 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' appear in the Device Manager tab of 'System Properties' in this chapter. Is it possible to print with another PC and cable? i) Double-click the file "DeinsUSB.exe" in the USB directory of Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in Control Panel? Possible cause Failure inside the printer Main PCB failure RS-100M failure Step 1 2 3 Check Is it is connected through cable. iii) "Add New...
... settings USB cable / printer damage Step 1 2 Check Does 'Universal Serial Bus Controllers' appear in the Device Manager tab of 'System Properties' in this chapter. Is it possible to print with another PC and cable? i) Double-click the file "DeinsUSB.exe" in the USB directory of Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in Control Panel? Possible cause Failure inside the printer Main PCB failure RS-100M failure Step 1 2 3 Check Is it is connected through cable. iii) "Add New...