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... and how to clear them 4-2 Service call indications 4-4 Error messages in the Status Monitor 4-6 Error message printouts 4-8 Paper Handling 4-10 PAPER JAMS and how to clear them 4-11 Others 4-16 For printing with the Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only)... 4-16 For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only 4-16 For Apple Macintosh Computers user...
... and how to clear them 4-2 Service call indications 4-4 Error messages in the Status Monitor 4-6 Error message printouts 4-8 Paper Handling 4-10 PAPER JAMS and how to clear them 4-11 Others 4-16 For printing with the Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only)... 4-16 For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only 4-16 For Apple Macintosh Computers user...
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... using bi-directional parallel communications. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is recommended. If an error occurs, a dialog box will display "No Paper" and instructions for DOS (For HL-1240/1250 Only) The Remote Printer Console (RPC) utility program is available on the CD-ROM...the background and report the current status or errors on your computer screen. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you to operate the printer. The printer status monitor program can show the current printing ...
... using bi-directional parallel communications. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is recommended. If an error occurs, a dialog box will display "No Paper" and instructions for DOS (For HL-1240/1250 Only) The Remote Printer Console (RPC) utility program is available on the CD-ROM...the background and report the current status or errors on your computer screen. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you to operate the printer. The printer status monitor program can show the current printing ...
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... print graphics in the printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which has a USB interface. 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 avoid memory errors and print most full ...page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with the printer. t High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology (For HL-1250 Only) High resolution control (HRC)...
... print graphics in the printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which has a USB interface. 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 avoid memory errors and print most full ...page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with the printer. t High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology (For HL-1250 Only) High resolution control (HRC)...
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...Caution • Before re-inserting the sheets, you have printed all the even numbered pages. 3. Using both sides of the printed side towards the printer. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the driver. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. To print on both hands, insert the ...with the side to straighten them " in order into the manual feed slot with the side to clear them , or you may get paper feed errors. • The use the Manual Duplex function, it is not recommended. • When you have to be printed first facing upwards. If ...
...Caution • Before re-inserting the sheets, you have printed all the even numbered pages. 3. Using both sides of the printed side towards the printer. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the driver. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. To print on both hands, insert the ...with the side to straighten them " in order into the manual feed slot with the side to clear them , or you may get paper feed errors. • The use the Manual Duplex function, it is not recommended. • When you have to be printed first facing upwards. If ...
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...the current status of the printer lowers. The printer is in sleep mode. LED Off r Blinking On Printer status The power switch is off or the printer is ready to print. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam Action Clear ... 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. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. 1-28 This LED also works ...
...the current status of the printer lowers. The printer is in sleep mode. LED Off r Blinking On Printer status The power switch is off or the printer is ready to print. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam Action Clear ... 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. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. 1-28 This LED also works ...
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This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 See "How to indicate a toner error. 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. They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED.
This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 See "How to indicate a toner error. 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. They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED.
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...current one. The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. LED Off r On q Printer status The drum unit can be used. 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... the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED blinks (with no other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm LED with another LED or by printing an error report. For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter 3. If any other LEDs) to ...
...current one. The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. LED Off r On q Printer status The drum unit can be used. 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... the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED blinks (with no other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm LED with another LED or by printing an error report. For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter 3. If any other LEDs) to ...
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.... Control Panel Button Operations The control panel button is used for the printer to clear the error and continue printer operation. 1-32 Cancel Printing If you press the button during printing, the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper. The printer prints any data remaining in sleep mode, pressing the button wakes it up...
.... Control Panel Button Operations The control panel button is used for the printer to clear the error and continue printer operation. 1-32 Cancel Printing If you press the button during printing, the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper. The printer prints any data remaining in sleep mode, pressing the button wakes it up...
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The Drum LED illuminates to the ready status after printing. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer returns to indicate that the printer is in the table below and release the button to the ready status after printing. Follow these steps: 1. ... print data as shown in the test print mode. 3. The printer returns to execute the selected option. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. Make sure that you can check data errors and problems. To exit from this mode, you have to the ready ...
The Drum LED illuminates to the ready status after printing. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer returns to indicate that the printer is in the table below and release the button to the ready status after printing. Follow these steps: 1. ... print data as shown in the test print mode. 3. The printer returns to execute the selected option. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. Make sure that you can check data errors and problems. To exit from this mode, you have to the ready ...
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How to avoid any memory full errors. Note The printer has only one slot for a SIMM upgrade. Fig. 2-5 Unplug the AC Cord and Disconnect the Interface Cable 2-12 Disconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from the AC outlet. 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. For example, if you had previously...
How to avoid any memory full errors. Note The printer has only one slot for a SIMM upgrade. Fig. 2-5 Unplug the AC Cord and Disconnect the Interface Cable 2-12 Disconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from the AC outlet. 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. For example, if you had previously...
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...the above checks, please find your problem First, check the following list and refer to the section listed. • Printer LED is blinking • Status Monitor Error Message appears • Printed Error Message • Paper Handling • Others Go to 'Control Panel Indications' on page 4-2 Go to... 'Error messages in the following : • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective parts have been removed. • The toner cartridge and...
...the above checks, please find your problem First, check the following list and refer to the section listed. • Printer LED is blinking • Status Monitor Error Message appears • Printed Error Message • Paper Handling • Others Go to 'Control Panel Indications' on page 4-2 Go to... 'Error messages in the following : • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective parts have been removed. • The toner cartridge and...
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... Toner Data Fig. 4-1 LED indications caused by the LED indications as shown in this chapter. The printer automatically recovers from the table below are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 For example, the following are used in the illustrations...
... Toner Data Fig. 4-1 LED indications caused by the LED indications as shown in this chapter. The printer automatically recovers from the table below are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 For example, the following are used in the illustrations...
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...to the next section "PAPER JAMS and how to Chapter 1 and press the panel button. Load paper into the printer referring to clear them". Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Cover open Other errors If the error is nearly empty. Indicates that the toner cartridge is not cleared even after closing the... printer, open and close the front cover again. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty...
...to the next section "PAPER JAMS and how to Chapter 1 and press the panel button. Load paper into the printer referring to clear them". Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Cover open Other errors If the error is nearly empty. Indicates that the toner cartridge is not cleared even after closing the... printer, open and close the front cover again. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty...
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.... 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 A Service B r r r Engine Interface error r r r Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data NV-RAM...
.... 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 A Service B r r r Engine Interface error r r r Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data NV-RAM...
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If you see the same service call indication after turning on and try to the above table. Note Ensure that the front cover is fully closed before reporting a Service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds, then turn it on the printer, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If you cannot clear the error and see any of these service call . 4-5 Please note the indication and report the error status and problem by referring to print again.
If you see the same service call indication after turning on and try to the above table. Note Ensure that the front cover is fully closed before reporting a Service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds, then turn it on the printer, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING If you cannot clear the error and see any of these service call . 4-5 Please note the indication and report the error status and problem by referring to print again.
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... replace the Toner 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 curled, you ...; If this does not clear 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. See "What kind of paper into ...
... replace the Toner 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 curled, you ...; If this does not clear 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. See "What kind of paper into ...
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... then turn it on again. 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 HL-1250 Only) · Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory. If the error occurs again, consult your dealer. • Turn...
... then turn it on again. 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 HL-1250 Only) · Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM memory. If the error occurs again, consult your dealer. • Turn...
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... the same. • Press the control panel button to print the data remaining in the resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. Error message printouts The printer will vary depending on your document. Refer to 'How to add extra Memory' in Chapter 2. • Press the panel...
... the same. • Press the control panel button to print the data remaining in the resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. Error message printouts The printer will vary depending on your document. Refer to 'How to add extra Memory' in Chapter 2. • Press the panel...
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Please consult your dealer. • Press the control panel button to resume printing. • If the error occurs again, the interface's hardware may be damaged, consult your computer and printer. • If the error occurs again, the interface hardware may be damaged. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message SERIAL INTERFACE OVERRUN ERROR (HL-1250 Only) SERIAL INTERFACE INPUT BUFFER OVERFLOW (HL-1250 Only) Action • Press the control panel button to resume printing. • Check the communication parameter settings such as the handshake protocols on both your dealer. 4-9
Please consult your dealer. • Press the control panel button to resume printing. • If the error occurs again, the interface's hardware may be damaged, consult your computer and printer. • If the error occurs again, the interface hardware may be damaged. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message SERIAL INTERFACE OVERRUN ERROR (HL-1250 Only) SERIAL INTERFACE INPUT BUFFER OVERFLOW (HL-1250 Only) Action • Press the control panel button to resume printing. • Check the communication parameter settings such as the handshake protocols on both your dealer. 4-9
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... and the printer. 4-16 "There was an error writing to print from application software. Recommendation • If you use the serial interface, make sure that the interface settings are using a parallel printer cable, you have an interface switching device. For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only)... Problem Unable to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for example, if you are correctly set up with the slide switch. Others Problem The printer cannot print.
... and the printer. 4-16 "There was an error writing to print from application software. Recommendation • If you use the serial interface, make sure that the interface settings are using a parallel printer cable, you have an interface switching device. For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only)... Problem Unable to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for example, if you are correctly set up with the slide switch. Others Problem The printer cannot print.