Users Manual - English
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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.
Users Manual - English
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...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 ...order to avoid damage to the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Note • 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 ...
...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 ...order to avoid damage to the printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Note • 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 ...
Users Manual - English
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...preprinted or highly textured paper. If the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. The print quality might be damaged. Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Remarks It is recommended that you... have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for long periods of paper and heavy paper, on paper specifications, ...
...preprinted or highly textured paper. If the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. The print quality might be damaged. Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Remarks It is recommended that you... have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for long periods of paper and heavy paper, on paper specifications, ...
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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...
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... the indications when a Fuser malfunction error occurs. Service call indications If an unrecoverable error occurs, the printer will indicate the need for a service call by a fuser malfunction error Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data Fuser malfunction r r r Laser BD malfunction r r r Scanner malfunction r r ROM error r r r Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data D-RAM error r r Service...
... the indications when a Fuser malfunction error occurs. Service call indications If an unrecoverable error occurs, the printer will indicate the need for a service call by a fuser malfunction error Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data Fuser malfunction r r r Laser BD malfunction r r r Scanner malfunction r r ROM error r r r Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data D-RAM error r r Service...
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...If the error occurs again, consult your document before you print to prevent automatic reduction of the resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message MEMORY FULL Action • Press the ... and then turn it on again. If the error occurs again, consult your document. RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) FUSER MALFUNCTION LASER BD MALFUNCTION SCANNER MALFUNCTION D-RAM ERROR NV-RAM ERROR MAIN MOTOR ERROR ENGINE INTERFACE ERROR (For...
...If the error occurs again, consult your document before you print to prevent automatic reduction of the resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message MEMORY FULL Action • Press the ... and then turn it on again. If the error occurs again, consult your document. RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) FUSER MALFUNCTION LASER BD MALFUNCTION SCANNER MALFUNCTION D-RAM ERROR NV-RAM ERROR MAIN MOTOR ERROR ENGINE INTERFACE ERROR (For...
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...the home position. • The drum unit may disappear by itself. Install a new drum unit. See "How to replace the Drum unit" in the printer driver. • The problem may be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. Install a new drum unit. Recommendation ... will scratch the surface of the drum unit. Install a new drum unit. See "How to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in Chapter 3. •...
...the home position. • The drum unit may disappear by itself. Install a new drum unit. See "How to replace the Drum unit" in the printer driver. • The problem may be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. Install a new drum unit. Recommendation ... will scratch the surface of the drum unit. Install a new drum unit. See "How to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in Chapter 3. •...
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...laser printers have selected to serial interface settings. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your application software which printer you have a restricted area that your application printer emulation setting and the printer's emulation do not show up correctly. For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only) Problem The printer... 62 printable lines). Check in your document to allow for HL-1250) printer in your computer serial interface. Remember the printer emulate widely used printer selections: HL-1240 (HP LaserJet IIP) / HL-1250 (HP LaserJet 6P, Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter...
...laser printers have selected to serial interface settings. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your application software which printer you have a restricted area that your application printer emulation setting and the printer's emulation do not show up correctly. For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only) Problem The printer... 62 printable lines). Check in your document to allow for HL-1250) printer in your computer serial interface. Remember the printer emulate widely used printer selections: HL-1240 (HP LaserJet IIP) / HL-1250 (HP LaserJet 6P, Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter...
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APPENDIX APPENDIX Printer Technical Specifications Printing Print Method Laser Resolution Print Quality Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Wavelength: Output: HL-1030: 780 nm 5 mW max 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows ) HL-1240: 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows) 300 dots/inch (under DOS and other operating systems) HL-1250: 1200 (H) x 600 (V) dots...
APPENDIX APPENDIX Printer Technical Specifications Printing Print Method Laser Resolution Print Quality Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Wavelength: Output: HL-1030: 780 nm 5 mW max 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows ) HL-1240: 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows) 300 dots/inch (under DOS and other operating systems) HL-1250: 1200 (H) x 600 (V) dots...
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... of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 Model Numbers : HL-12 Product Options : ALL complies with the instructions,... 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy...
... of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL : (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 Model Numbers : HL-12 Product Options : ALL complies with the instructions,... 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is connected. - However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy...
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... Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of energy-efficient office equipments, which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world-wide. As an International ENERGY STAR partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. Laser Safety (For 110-120 V Model Only) This printer is to use a double-shielded interface cable with twistedpair conductors and that the...
... Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of energy-efficient office equipments, which includes computers, monitors, printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world-wide. As an International ENERGY STAR partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. Laser Safety (For 110-120 V Model Only) This printer is to use a double-shielded interface cable with twistedpair conductors and that the...
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... is mandatory for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Printer Products Division A-19 APPENDIX FDA Regulations (For 110-120 V Model Only) U.S. Compliance is in the United States. Declaration of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by : Brother Industries, Ltd. Issued...
... is mandatory for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Printer Products Division A-19 APPENDIX FDA Regulations (For 110-120 V Model Only) U.S. Compliance is in the United States. Declaration of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by : Brother Industries, Ltd. Issued...
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...som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. A-20 IEC 825 Specification (For 220-240 V Model Only) This printer is required. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the... Scanner Unit. 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! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla...
...som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. A-20 IEC 825 Specification (For 220-240 V Model Only) This printer is required. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in the... Scanner Unit. 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! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... and iMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Laser Printer HL-1240/1250/1270N Quick Setup Guide Read this guide for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Before you can use the printer, you set up the printer. and other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Microsoft...
... and iMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Laser Printer HL-1240/1250/1270N Quick Setup Guide Read this guide for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Before you can use the printer, you set up the printer. and other brand and product names are registered trademarks of Microsoft...
Service Manual
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...850 are trademarks, registered in the U.S. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. IBM, IBM PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of Microsoft ... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. Trademarks: The brother logo is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows is a trademark of this publication may be reproduced in writing from the publisher....
...850 are trademarks, registered in the U.S. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. © Copyright Brother 1999 All rights reserved. IBM, IBM PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of Microsoft ... trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Company. Trademarks: The brother logo is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows is a trademark of this publication may be reproduced in writing from the publisher....
Service Manual
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...and adjustments, troubleshooting image defects, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc. This service manual covers the HL-1240/1250 printers. descriptions, Drum life & page counter, Diameter / circumference of the printer etc. This information is required for maintaining its print quality performance and for improving...manual contains basic information required for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system. This manual consists of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to maintain the high printing quality and performance of the mechanical system, the electrical system...
...and adjustments, troubleshooting image defects, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc. This service manual covers the HL-1240/1250 printers. descriptions, Drum life & page counter, Diameter / circumference of the printer etc. This information is required for maintaining its print quality performance and for improving...manual contains basic information required for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system. This manual consists of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to maintain the high printing quality and performance of the mechanical system, the electrical system...
Service Manual
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...4-1 1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 4-2 3. CONSUMABLE PARTS 5-1 1.1 Drum Unit...5-1 1.2 Toner Cartridge...5-2 2. PERIODICAL CLEANING 5-5 3.1 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-5 3.2 Cleaning the Drum Unit...5-5 3.3 Cleaning the Scanner Window 5-6 3.4 Cleaning the Electrical Terminals 5-6 4. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ...Cassette ...4-4 3.4 Front Cover ...4-10 3.5 Top Cover ...4-11 3.6 Main Cover...4-12 3.7 Laser Unit...4-13 3.8 Drive Unit ...4-14 3.9 Fixing Unit ...4-17 3.10 Base Plate...4-25 3.11 ...PCB ASSY ...4-26 3.12 Lower Tray Relay PCB ASSY (HL-1250 only 4-26 3.13 Low-voltage Power Supply PCB...
...4-1 1. DISASSEMBLY FLOW 4-2 3. CONSUMABLE PARTS 5-1 1.1 Drum Unit...5-1 1.2 Toner Cartridge...5-2 2. PERIODICAL CLEANING 5-5 3.1 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 5-5 3.2 Cleaning the Drum Unit...5-5 3.3 Cleaning the Scanner Window 5-6 3.4 Cleaning the Electrical Terminals 5-6 4. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ...Cassette ...4-4 3.4 Front Cover ...4-10 3.5 Top Cover ...4-11 3.6 Main Cover...4-12 3.7 Laser Unit...4-13 3.8 Drive Unit ...4-14 3.9 Fixing Unit ...4-17 3.10 Base Plate...4-25 3.11 ...PCB ASSY ...4-26 3.12 Lower Tray Relay PCB ASSY (HL-1250 only 4-26 3.13 Low-voltage Power Supply PCB...
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... Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for Chinese manufactured products MANUFACTURED: C BROTHER Corporation (Asia) Ltd. One of the following labels on and after August 2, 1976. The label for laser products manufactured on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to the Radiation Control...
... Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for Chinese manufactured products MANUFACTURED: C BROTHER Corporation (Asia) Ltd. One of the following labels on and after August 2, 1976. The label for laser products manufactured on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to the Radiation Control...
Service Manual
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... laserklass 1. REGULATION IEC 825 (220-240V MODEL ONLY) This printer is adjusted in accordance with the AC power supply and laser unit. Since the variable resistor in the laser unit is a Class I laser product as defined in countries where required. Laitteen käytt... the two connectors connected with the standards, never touch it. Varning - CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures...
... laserklass 1. REGULATION IEC 825 (220-240V MODEL ONLY) This printer is adjusted in accordance with the AC power supply and laser unit. Since the variable resistor in the laser unit is a Class I laser product as defined in countries where required. Laitteen käytt... the two connectors connected with the standards, never touch it. Varning - CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures...
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SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is attached on the printer. A reflected beam, though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes. KLASSE 3B LASER. VARO! ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED... 3B. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of the laser unit. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to open , the ...
SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER) CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is attached on the printer. A reflected beam, though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes. KLASSE 3B LASER. VARO! ADVARSEL USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED... 3B. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of the laser unit. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to open , the ...