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... (For USA & CANADA Only) CHAPTER1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the 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... 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 Other Control Features 1-33
... (For USA & CANADA Only) CHAPTER1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the 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... 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 Other Control Features 1-33
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...Brother print server (NC-2010p) ........ 2-10 Features 2-10 How to add extra Memory (For HL-1250 Only) ... 2-11 How to install additional SIMM memory 2-12 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...
...Brother print server (NC-2010p) ........ 2-10 Features 2-10 How to add extra Memory (For HL-1250 Only) ... 2-11 How to install additional SIMM memory 2-12 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...
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Re-pack the printer. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY...
Re-pack the printer. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY...
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CHAPTER1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts: Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk Fig. 1-1 Components in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to another. 1-1
CHAPTER1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts: Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk Fig. 1-1 Components in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to another. 1-1
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...; The dedicated printer drivers for graphics with microfine toner and up to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many layout functions. t Front Operation Basic operation of paper. You can easily install them into your Windows system using our installer program. HL-1240 : True 600...
...; The dedicated printer drivers for graphics with microfine toner and up to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many layout functions. t Front Operation Basic operation of paper. You can easily install them into your Windows system using our installer program. HL-1240 : True 600...
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Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode) When the printer is not used in sleep mode. The HL-1030/1240 consumes less than 5 Watts, the HL-1250 consumes less than 6 Watts when in this printer.) The actual number of pages printed with your printer. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is both cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional...
Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode) When the printer is not used in sleep mode. The HL-1030/1240 consumes less than 5 Watts, the HL-1250 consumes less than 6 Watts when in this printer.) The actual number of pages printed with your printer. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is both cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional...
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Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-15 No paper 1-20 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. Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode 2.
Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-15 No paper 1-20 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. Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode 2.
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... manual feed mode in the Status Monitor until you want to the rear of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-19 No paper 1-22 Send the print data as usual. Note A "NO PAPER" message is lifted upwards. To print on... thicker paper and card The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to ...
... manual feed mode in the Status Monitor until you want to the rear of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-19 No paper 1-22 Send the print data as usual. Note A "NO PAPER" message is lifted upwards. To print on... thicker paper and card The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to ...
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The LED indications as shown in the table below are off or the printer is in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are used in the illustrations in this chapter. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean This section refers to the following LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off . 1-27 r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-23 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel.
The LED indications as shown in the table below are off or the printer is in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are used in the illustrations in this chapter. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean This section refers to the following LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off . 1-27 r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-23 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel.
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...Paper) LED indications The Ready LED indicates the current status of the printer lowers. No paper Misfeed Load paper in sleep mode. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam Action Clear the paper jam referring to Chapter ...data or when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. If the printer is in Chapter 1 and press the panel button.
...Paper) LED indications The Ready LED indicates the current status of the printer lowers. No paper Misfeed Load paper in sleep mode. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam Action Clear the paper jam referring to Chapter ...data or when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. If the printer is in Chapter 1 and press the panel button.
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On Print data remains in memory. LED Off r Blinking Printer status The printer has no print data. If the Data LED is processing data in the printer memory. The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is on for a long period of the print data process. Data (Toner) LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Data LED indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, you need to press the button to print the remaining data. 1-29
On Print data remains in memory. LED Off r Blinking Printer status The printer has no print data. If the Data LED is processing data in the printer memory. The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is on for a long period of the print data process. Data (Toner) LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Data LED indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, you need to press the button to print the remaining data. 1-29
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See "How to indicate a toner error. This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED.
See "How to indicate a toner error. This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED.
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...capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit 3 Print Server Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 See page 2-10 1 2 3 Item 1 Lower Tray Unit 2 Serial Interface 3 SIMM Features Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray Connect the printer to the computer ...serial port or to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 See page 2-11 1 2 3 2-1 CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, ...
...capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit 3 Print Server Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 See page 2-10 1 2 3 Item 1 Lower Tray Unit 2 Serial Interface 3 SIMM Features Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray Connect the printer to the computer ...serial port or to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 See page 2-11 1 2 3 2-1 CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, ...
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CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages and 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 and 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
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... be printed by your local dealer. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs blink once every 5 seconds to indicate toner low. Note • Actual page count will print may be... can be significantly less than this chapter, you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use , the number of them, consult your toner. How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer, when the standard capacity toner cartridge is used, can print approximately 3,000 pages at approximately 3,000 pages...
... be printed by your local dealer. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs blink once every 5 seconds to indicate toner low. Note • Actual page count will print may be... can be significantly less than this chapter, you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use , the number of them, consult your toner. How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer, when the standard capacity toner cartridge is used, can print approximately 3,000 pages at approximately 3,000 pages...
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... of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. The toner cartridge is recommended that the toner is nearly empty. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on a piece of accidental toner spill or scatter. • Do not touch the electrodes ... damage to indicate that you have installed a new toner cartridge. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Pull out the drum unit assembly. Open the front cover. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. This blinking does not stop...
... of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. The toner cartridge is recommended that the toner is nearly empty. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on a piece of accidental toner spill or scatter. • Do not touch the electrodes ... damage to indicate that you have installed a new toner cartridge. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Pull out the drum unit assembly. Open the front cover. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. This blinking does not stop...
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Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 Place the drum unit assembly containing the old toner cartridge on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it horizontal. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface, and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly while pushing the lock lever down with cold water immediately. 3. Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times keeping it off with your right hand. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge !
Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 Place the drum unit assembly containing the old toner cartridge on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it horizontal. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface, and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly while pushing the lock lever down with cold water immediately. 3. Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times keeping it off with your right hand. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge !
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...and life of a genuine Brother drum unit. It may also cause serious damage to problems or damage caused by the use of a 3rd party drum unit or OPC drum. • Install the toner cartridge immediately after you need to the performance and life of the printer itself . Do not ...of the printer itself . Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridges. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridge may reduce not only the printing quality but also the quality and life of a genuine Brother drum unit....
...and life of a genuine Brother drum unit. It may also cause serious damage to problems or damage caused by the use of a 3rd party drum unit or OPC drum. • Install the toner cartridge immediately after you need to the performance and life of the printer itself . Do not ...of the printer itself . Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridges. • Printing with a 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridge may reduce not only the printing quality but also the quality and life of a genuine Brother drum unit....
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Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge is lifted automatically. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. 3-7 X Fig. 3-9 Installing the toner cartridge into place, indicated by a click. Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until it locks into the drum unit ! CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5.
Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge is lifted automatically. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. 3-7 X Fig. 3-9 Installing the toner cartridge into place, indicated by a click. Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until it locks into the drum unit ! CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5.
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... the Drum LED is nearly at the end of its Life ! Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-12 Drum unit nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you use only genuine Brother toner. Caution • When removing the drum unit, handle it is necessary to print without ...replacing the drum unit for a while. How to replace the Drum Unit CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer uses a drum unit to replace the current one.
... the Drum LED is nearly at the end of its Life ! Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-12 Drum unit nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you use only genuine Brother toner. Caution • When removing the drum unit, handle it is necessary to print without ...replacing the drum unit for a while. How to replace the Drum Unit CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer uses a drum unit to replace the current one.