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...HL-1250 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. t Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows® The dedicated printer drivers for graphics with microfine toner and up to choose various printer... can be done from the paper cassette. t Front Operation Basic operation of the printer can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 sizes of paper. HL-1240 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode), True 300...
...HL-1250 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. t Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows® The dedicated printer drivers for graphics with microfine toner and up to choose various printer... can be done from the paper cassette. t Front Operation Basic operation of the printer can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 sizes of paper. HL-1240 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode), True 300...
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... show the current status of your printer. It can monitor the printer status while running in a small selection window on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of your printer using the Remote Printer Console Program. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). The HL-1250 supports HP LaserJet 6P...
... show the current status of your printer. It can monitor the printer status while running in a small selection window on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of your printer using the Remote Printer Console Program. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). The HL-1250 supports HP LaserJet 6P...
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... CD-ROM supplied with the printer. t Enhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. You can automatically compress graphic and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. Drivers to allow you want to print... control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB 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...
... CD-ROM supplied with the printer. t Enhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. You can automatically compress graphic and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. Drivers to allow you want to print... control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB 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...
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...Code 128 1-6 Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode) When the printer is useful to 20,000 pages with your printing cost by saving toner. 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 a toner cartridge may... toner cartridge after approximately 3,000 pages, which is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on your average type of print job, the figures quoted are many factors that ...
...Code 128 1-6 Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode) When the printer is useful to 20,000 pages with your printing cost by saving toner. 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 a toner cartridge may... toner cartridge after approximately 3,000 pages, which is separate from two economy modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on your average type of print job, the figures quoted are many factors that ...
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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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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-19 1. Select manual feed mode in the printer driver.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-19 1. Select manual feed mode in the printer driver.
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... cassette. 3 The paper type should be regular paper. For more information about how to print on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for printing on both sides of the paper 1 It may cause wrinkling if the paper is too thin. 2 If paper is curled, straighten it and... stack.) 5 If the paper is not feeding correctly, it is possible that the paper is curled, remove the paper and straighten it. 1-24 Guidelines for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. How to make the settings, see the Help text in the...
... cassette. 3 The paper type should be regular paper. For more information about how to print on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for printing on both sides of the paper 1 It may cause wrinkling if the paper is too thin. 2 If paper is curled, straighten it and... stack.) 5 If the paper is not feeding correctly, it is possible that the paper is curled, remove the paper and straighten it. 1-24 Guidelines for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. How to make the settings, see the Help text in the...
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... to remove the installed 8MB SIMM and install a new 32MB SIMM into the printer. Note The HL-1250 can also support a resolution of true 600 dpi and 1200 x 600 dpi under Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 with the supplied printer driver. We recommend you need to install additional SIMM memory To install the SIMM, follow...
... to remove the installed 8MB SIMM and install a new 32MB SIMM into the printer. Note The HL-1250 can also support a resolution of true 600 dpi and 1200 x 600 dpi under Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 with the supplied printer driver. We recommend you need to install additional SIMM memory To install the SIMM, follow...
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... the error, reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems with the printer as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Make sure that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Sometimes it before printing. The best combination of your ... cartridge' in Chapter 3 or view the instructional video on your document or reduce the print resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table. If it is straight.
... the error, reduce the complexity of settings below will report problems with the printer as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Make sure that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Sometimes it before printing. The best combination of your ... cartridge' in Chapter 3 or view the instructional video on your document or reduce the print resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table. If it is straight.
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... ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) SERIAL INTERFACE FRAMING ERROR (HL-1250 Only) SERIAL INTERFACE PARITY ERROR (HL-1250 Only) Action • Press the panel button to resuming printing. • Check that the communication parameter setting such as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again...
... ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) SERIAL INTERFACE FRAMING ERROR (HL-1250 Only) SERIAL INTERFACE PARITY ERROR (HL-1250 Only) Action • Press the panel button to resuming printing. • Check that the communication parameter setting such as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again...
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...pages to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may sometimes stick to clean the printer" in Chapter 3. • Clean the primary corona wire of paper is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be ...unit may be damaged. See "How to the OPC drum surface. See "How to clean the printer interior and Drum unit". • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. • The problem may be damaged. • Make sure that you use paper which has...
...pages to clear this problem especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may sometimes stick to clean the printer" in Chapter 3. • Clean the primary corona wire of paper is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be ...unit may be damaged. See "How to the OPC drum surface. See "How to clean the printer interior and Drum unit". • Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. • The problem may be damaged. • Make sure that you use paper which has...
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...We recommend you are using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected as 'Set as Default'. • Check that the printer is not connected to the same ...available SIMM. Refer to 'How to print correctly Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it and connect your computer directly to your document or reduce the print resolution. (HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by using an interface switching device, remove it prints garbage...
...We recommend you are using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected as 'Set as Default'. • Check that the printer is not connected to the same ...available SIMM. Refer to 'How to print correctly Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it and connect your computer directly to your document or reduce the print resolution. (HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by using an interface switching device, remove it prints garbage...
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... selection among HP LaserJet6P (PCL 6), EPSON FX850 or IBM Proprinter XL Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 and 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 the supplied CD. Quantity of fonts is optionally...
... selection among HP LaserJet6P (PCL 6), EPSON FX850 or IBM Proprinter XL Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 and 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 the supplied CD. Quantity of fonts is optionally...
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... thicker paper 1-22 timeout 1-33 toner empty 1-30, 4-3 low 1-30, 4-3 toner cartridge 3-3 toner cartridge high capacity 1-6 toner cartridge life A-2 toner LED 1-29 -U- warm-up A-2 Windows DIB graphic A-1 -X- Print Fonts I 1-34 print method A-1 print quality A-1 printable area 1-14 printer driver A-3 printer status monitor 1-4 protocol 2-6 -Q- universal serial bus interface 1-5 USB interface 1-2 USB (universal serial bus) interface 1-2, 1-5, A-7 -W-
... thicker paper 1-22 timeout 1-33 toner empty 1-30, 4-3 low 1-30, 4-3 toner cartridge 3-3 toner cartridge high capacity 1-6 toner cartridge life A-2 toner LED 1-29 -U- warm-up A-2 Windows DIB graphic A-1 -X- Print Fonts I 1-34 print method A-1 print quality A-1 printable area 1-14 printer driver A-3 printer status monitor 1-4 protocol 2-6 -Q- universal serial bus interface 1-5 USB interface 1-2 USB (universal serial bus) interface 1-2, 1-5, A-7 -W-
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... the instructions in the U.S. Laser Printer HL-1240/1250/1270N Quick Setup Guide Read this guide for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows® and Windows® NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this Setup Guide before you must set up the hardware and install the driver. All other countries.
... the instructions in the U.S. Laser Printer HL-1240/1250/1270N Quick Setup Guide Read this guide for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows® and Windows® NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this Setup Guide before you must set up the hardware and install the driver. All other countries.
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...-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® only They should be used when shipping the printer. Note Some illustrations are based on the HL-1240/1250 printers. Carton Components Carton Components may differ from one country to another. Save...
...-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® only They should be used when shipping the printer. Note Some illustrations are based on the HL-1240/1250 printers. Carton Components Carton Components may differ from one country to another. Save...
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... 'For Windows® users with USB only' later in these instructions. If you can install the printer driver and Fonts immediately. 2. If you click the Now button, you want to complete the installation. Follow the on-screen messages to connect your printer is now completed. After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will...
... 'For Windows® users with USB only' later in these instructions. If you can install the printer driver and Fonts immediately. 2. If you click the Now button, you want to complete the installation. Follow the on-screen messages to connect your printer is now completed. After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will...
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Turn on the screen. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears, click the Cancel button. 2. Type A:\SETUP and click the OK button. Follow the instructions on your PC power. Step 5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 1. The printer driver will be installed and the setup will be completed. Click Start and select Run. 4. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (For Windows® 3.1x users, please follow the instructions on the disk label.) 3.
Turn on the screen. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears, click the Cancel button. 2. Type A:\SETUP and click the OK button. Follow the instructions on your PC power. Step 5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 1. The printer driver will be installed and the setup will be completed. Click Start and select Run. 4. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (For Windows® 3.1x users, please follow the instructions on the disk label.) 3.
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Click the Next button. Step 1 to the printer. 3. Connect the USB interface cable to your PC then connect it to 3 Follow the CD-ROM instructions at the beginning of these instructions Step 4 Install the USB driver 1. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. For Windows® users with USB only (Windows® 98) The steps in this section are essential for USB interface cable users. Make sure the printer power switch is on. 2.
Click the Next button. Step 1 to the printer. 3. Connect the USB interface cable to your PC then connect it to 3 Follow the CD-ROM instructions at the beginning of these instructions Step 4 Install the USB driver 1. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear. For Windows® users with USB only (Windows® 98) The steps in this section are essential for USB interface cable users. Make sure the printer power switch is on. 2.
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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. The setup is completed. Step 3 Install the printer driver To install the printer driver, click this icon. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. This Window will appear automatically. 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. The setup is completed. Step 3 Install the printer driver To install the printer driver, click this icon. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. This Window will appear automatically. Step 2 Initial Setup To view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie, click this icon.