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... 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 ... 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
... 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 ... 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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... (For HL-1250 Only 2-3 How to select the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only 2-4 How 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...
... (For HL-1250 Only 2-3 How to select the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only 2-4 How 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...
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...and place it in the plastic bag. 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. 2 Place it in the plastic bag during shipping... will cause severe damage to avoid any damage during transit. Shipment of the Printer If for any ...
...and place it in the plastic bag. 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. 2 Place it in the plastic bag during shipping... will cause severe damage to avoid any damage during transit. Shipment of the Printer If for any ...
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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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... in sleep mode. t Bar Code Print (HL-1250 Only) This printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes: • Code 39 • Interleaved 2 of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. You can select from the drum unit, you need to replace only the toner...cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner unit that determine the actual drum life. 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 vary depending on 5% coverage...
... in sleep mode. t Bar Code Print (HL-1250 Only) This printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes: • Code 39 • Interleaved 2 of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. You can select from the drum unit, you need to replace only the toner...cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner unit that determine the actual drum life. 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 vary depending on 5% coverage...
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... for long periods of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for the best print quality. For more information on this printer before purchasing large quantities. The print quality might be degraded or the life of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with ...from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. Use neutral paper. Use a recommended type of time (i.e. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Avoid...
... for long periods of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for the best print quality. For more information on this printer before purchasing large quantities. The print quality might be degraded or the life of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with ...from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. Use neutral paper. Use a recommended type of time (i.e. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. Avoid...
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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. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-15 No paper 1-20 Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode 2.
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. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-15 No paper 1-20 Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode 2.
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... the Status Monitor until you want to print on thicker paper or card. 1. Fig. 1-18 Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. 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 the rear of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the...
... the Status Monitor until you want to print on thicker paper or card. 1. Fig. 1-18 Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. 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 the rear of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the...
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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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.
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... 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 4 "PAPER JAMS and How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer referring to "How to clear them" and press...wake up automatically when it receives 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 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 4 "PAPER JAMS and How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer referring to "How to clear them" and press...wake up automatically when it receives 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 sleep mode.
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LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. See "How to indicate a toner error. They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30
LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. See "How to indicate a toner error. They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30
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...For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter 3. Drum LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Drum LED indicates the Drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you to obtain a new drum unit to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL."... LED Off r On q Printer status The drum unit can be used...
...For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter 3. Drum LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Drum LED indicates the Drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you to obtain a new drum unit to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL."... LED Off r On q Printer status The drum unit can be used...
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... the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test sample page Print Config & Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer is restored to indicate that the printer is closed. 2. The Drum LED illuminates to the factory setting...
... the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test sample page Print Config & Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer is restored to indicate that the printer is closed. 2. The Drum LED illuminates to the factory setting...
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... accessories and supplies, and you can be expanded up to a Unix workstation. The memory can increase the 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 ...
... accessories and supplies, and you can be expanded up to a Unix workstation. The memory can increase the 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 ...
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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. CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages and appear on the LEDs. These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1
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. CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages and appear on the LEDs. These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1
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... that toner powder does not spill out of pages that your local dealer. If you are many factors that you clean the printer when you replace the toner cartridge. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 Dispose of them, consult your toner will print may be printed under the... is used, approximately 6,000 pages can also view the CD video. • There are not sure of the used toner cartridge according to clean the printer" in case you get a toner low warning. • Discard the used toner cartridge in accordance with one toner cartridge.
... that toner powder does not spill out of pages that your local dealer. If you are many factors that you clean the printer when you replace the toner cartridge. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 Dispose of them, consult your toner will print may be printed under the... is used, approximately 6,000 pages can also view the CD video. • There are not sure of the used toner cartridge according to clean the printer" in case you get a toner low warning. • Discard the used toner cartridge in accordance with one toner cartridge.
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... recommended that the toner is nearly empty. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Open the front cover. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional.... Caution • It is replaced in case of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. This blinking does not stop until you put the drum unit assembly on the supplied CD-ROM: 1.
... recommended that the toner is nearly empty. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Open the front cover. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional.... Caution • It is replaced in case of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. This blinking does not stop until you put the drum unit assembly on the supplied CD-ROM: 1.
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CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 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. Place the drum unit assembly containing the old toner cartridge on your right hand. Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times keeping it off with your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it horizontal. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 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. Place the drum unit assembly containing the old toner cartridge on your right hand. Unpack the new toner cartridge, gently rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times keeping it off with your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it horizontal. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully.
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... or damage caused by the use of a 3rd party drum unit or OPC drum. • Install the toner cartridge immediately after you need to install it into the printer. Warranty coverage does not apply to the performance and life of the printer itself . Fig.3-6 Remove the protective cover ! It may... 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. Do not touch the shaded part shown below. It may also cause serious damage to ensure top print quality. • Printing with a...
... or damage caused by the use of a 3rd party drum unit or OPC drum. • Install the toner cartridge immediately after you need to install it into the printer. Warranty coverage does not apply to the performance and life of the printer itself . Fig.3-6 Remove the protective cover ! It may... 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. Do not touch the shaded part shown below. It may also cause serious damage to ensure top print quality. • Printing with a...
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Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until it locks into the drum unit ! 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 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5. 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 ! 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 CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5. X Fig. 3-9 Installing the toner cartridge into place, indicated by a click.