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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. 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.
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... technical and operational assistance (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 I use 1-10 How to load...
... technical and operational assistance (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 I use 1-10 How to load...
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... to set the Serial Interface Parameters 2-5 How to connect the Serial Interface Cable 2-8 What is the 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 3-16
... to set the Serial Interface Parameters 2-5 How to connect the Serial Interface Cable 2-8 What is the 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 3-16
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APPENDIX Printer Technical Specifications A-1 Printing A-1 Functions A-3 Electrical and Mechanical A-4 Parallel Interface Specifications A-5 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface (HL-1240/1250 Only A-7 Resident Font (HL-1240/1250 Only A-8 HL-1240 A-8 Bitmapped Fonts A-8 HL-1250 A-8 Bitmapped Fonts A-8 Scalable Fonts A-9 Symbol Sets / Character Sets (HL-1240/1250 Only A-10 OCR Symbol Sets (HL-1250 Only A-10 HP LaserJet IIP Mode (HL-1240 A-10 HP LaserJet 6P Mode (HL-1250 A-10 EPSON Mode (HL-1250 Only A-11 IBM Mode (HL-1250 Only A-11 REGULATIONS A-17
APPENDIX Printer Technical Specifications A-1 Printing A-1 Functions A-3 Electrical and Mechanical A-4 Parallel Interface Specifications A-5 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface (HL-1240/1250 Only A-7 Resident Font (HL-1240/1250 Only A-8 HL-1240 A-8 Bitmapped Fonts A-8 HL-1250 A-8 Bitmapped Fonts A-8 Scalable Fonts A-9 Symbol Sets / Character Sets (HL-1240/1250 Only A-10 OCR Symbol Sets (HL-1250 Only A-10 HP LaserJet IIP Mode (HL-1240 A-10 HP LaserJet 6P Mode (HL-1250 A-10 EPSON Mode (HL-1250 Only A-11 IBM Mode (HL-1250 Only A-11 REGULATIONS A-17
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When you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. High Temperature Front view High Temperature Rear view • Τhere are extremely hot. Turning off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from ...
When you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. High Temperature Front view High Temperature Rear view • Τhere are extremely hot. Turning off the power switch and unplugged the power cord from ...
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... you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! The Printer should also be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord from the printer. Re-pack the printer. Failure to remove the unit and place it in the ...plastic bag. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during transit. 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...
... you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! The Printer should also be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord from the printer. Re-pack the printer. Failure to remove the unit and place it in the ...plastic bag. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during transit. 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...
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...) For technical and operational assistance, please call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of FaxBack subjects. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses...685-6464 (within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Please call 1-800-521-2846 (U.S.A) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada...
...) For technical and operational assistance, please call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com DEALERS/SERVICE CENTERS (USA only) For the name of FaxBack subjects. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses...685-6464 (within Montreal) If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Please call 1-800-521-2846 (U.S.A) or 1-800-681-9838 (Canada...
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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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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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... paper automatically from the front panel. For additional information, see "What kind of paper can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. 1-3 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 and... up to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many layout functions. The...
... paper automatically from the front panel. For additional information, see "What kind of paper can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. 1-3 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 and... up to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many layout functions. The...
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... and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with your screen. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). If you want to select the printer emulation, you can do it using bi-directional parallel communications. t Quick Print Setup You can... you need to change the default settings of these emulations to show the current printing process. t Popular Printer Emulation Support (For HL-1240/1250 Only) These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. If an error occurs, a dialog box will display "No Paper" and instructions for DOS...
... and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with your screen. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). If you want to select the printer emulation, you can do it using bi-directional parallel communications. t Quick Print Setup You can... you need to change the default settings of these emulations to show the current printing process. t Popular Printer Emulation Support (For HL-1240/1250 Only) These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. If an error occurs, a dialog box will display "No Paper" and instructions for DOS...
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... Interface (For Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 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 avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi ...photographic images. Drivers to allow you want to use the USB port are provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer's standard memory. 1-5 t High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology (For HL-1250 Only) High resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to print graphics in ...
... Interface (For Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 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 avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi ...photographic images. Drivers to allow you want to use the USB port are provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer's standard memory. 1-5 t High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology (For HL-1250 Only) High resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to print graphics in ...
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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 the drum unit, however ... toner cartridge is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printing cost by saving toner. You can also be used for proof-reading. It ... with a toner cartridge may vary depending on 5% coverage per page. t Bar Code Print (HL-1250 Only) This printer can print up to 6,000 pages can select from the drum unit, you need to replace only...
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 the drum unit, however ... toner cartridge is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printing cost by saving toner. You can also be used for proof-reading. It ... with a toner cartridge may vary depending on 5% coverage per page. t Bar Code Print (HL-1250 Only) This printer can print up to 6,000 pages can select from the drum unit, you need to replace only...
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..."How to 36 Mbytes by installing a commercially available single in-line memory modules (SIMM). t Serial Interface (RS-100M) (HL-1250 Only) To connect the printer to a computer or a Unix workstation with a serial interface or to an Apple Macintosh computer, you want to print graphics ...at higher resolutions. 1-7 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What printer options are available t External Print Server (Brother NC-2010p) An optional Network print server Brother NC-2010p is available, which allows your printer to be expanded up to use the SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-100M) ...
..."How to 36 Mbytes by installing a commercially available single in-line memory modules (SIMM). t Serial Interface (RS-100M) (HL-1250 Only) To connect the printer to a computer or a Unix workstation with a serial interface or to an Apple Macintosh computer, you want to print graphics ...at higher resolutions. 1-7 CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What printer options are available t External Print Server (Brother NC-2010p) An optional Network print server Brother NC-2010p is available, which allows your printer to be expanded up to use the SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-100M) ...
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...you must use an isolation transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. • Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. Environment • The printer should be used in your country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) Check the rating plate on a flat, ...horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Place the printer Please take note of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the...
...you must use an isolation transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. • Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable. Environment • The printer should be used in your country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) Check the rating plate on a flat, ...horizontal surface. • Keep the printer clean. Place the printer Please take note of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor • 10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 1-9
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother Printing Solution for Windows: • IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor • 10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts • Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 1-9
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... We recommend you use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers. • The printing speed may change, depending on the paper size and the media type in use, in Europe) or equivalent Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 or equivalent 1-11 Paper Capacity Upper Paper Cassette...printing into the output tray A4/Letter paper: Approx. 150 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) Face up printing out of the rear of the printer Thicker paper: Single sheet of thicker paper Recommended Paper Cut sheet: Label: Transparencies: Xerox 4200 (in USA) / Xerox 80 Premier Paper (in ...
... We recommend you use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers. • The printing speed may change, depending on the paper size and the media type in use, in Europe) or equivalent Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 or equivalent 1-11 Paper Capacity Upper Paper Cassette...printing into the output tray A4/Letter paper: Approx. 150 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) Face up printing out of the rear of the printer Thicker paper: Single sheet of thicker paper Recommended Paper Cut sheet: Label: Transparencies: Xerox 4200 (in USA) / Xerox 80 Premier Paper (in ...
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... paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. The print quality might be damaged. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. Use neutral ...paper. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. For more information on this printer before purchasing large quantities. Make sure that you test...
... paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. The print quality might be damaged. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. Use neutral ...paper. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. For more information on this printer before purchasing large quantities. Make sure that you test...
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... and Straighten the Paper Different types of paper should straighten the paper as much as organizer sheets, you must fan the stack well to the printer. If it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. 1-13 Do not use organizer sheets that is used might cause damage to avoid paper jams and... misfeeds. Special Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Before using any paper, make sure that it is , you should not be loaded at the same time in the paper cassette, it is not...
... and Straighten the Paper Different types of paper should straighten the paper as much as organizer sheets, you must fan the stack well to the printer. If it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. 1-13 Do not use organizer sheets that is used might cause damage to avoid paper jams and... misfeeds. Special Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Before using any paper, make sure that it is , you should not be loaded at the same time in the paper cassette, it is not...
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... clasps • Envelopes with self-adhesive closures • Envelopes of baggy construction • Envelopes not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes already printed by a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 1-6 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below...
... clasps • Envelopes with self-adhesive closures • Envelopes of baggy construction • Envelopes not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes already printed by a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 1-6 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below...