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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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... country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) Check the rating plate on the back of the printer for your model's specification. • The power cord, including extensions, should be used in a well ventilation room. • Place the... printer on . Do not place the printer in the top cover. 1-8 Environment • The printer should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet). • Do not share the same power circuit with these ...
... country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) Check the rating plate on the back of the printer for your model's specification. • The power cord, including extensions, should be used in a well ventilation room. • Place the... printer on . Do not place the printer in the top cover. 1-8 Environment • The printer should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet). • Do not share the same power circuit with these ...
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... cassette (standard) Paper type cut sheet Manual feed slot Transparencies cut sheet envelope organizer Transparencies Labels other sizes Optional lower paper cut sheet cassette (For HL-1250 Only) Paper size letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6, and legal (US and Canada Only) A4, Letter letter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO...Letter A4, Letter 70-216 x 116-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5 and legal (US and Canada Only) Paper Specification Paper Cassette Basis Weight Caliper Moisture Content Cut Sheet 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb.) 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in...
... cassette (standard) Paper type cut sheet Manual feed slot Transparencies cut sheet envelope organizer Transparencies Labels other sizes Optional lower paper cut sheet cassette (For HL-1250 Only) Paper size letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6, and legal (US and Canada Only) A4, Letter letter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO...Letter A4, Letter 70-216 x 116-356 mm, 2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5 and legal (US and Canada Only) Paper Specification Paper Cassette Basis Weight Caliper Moisture Content Cut Sheet 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb.) 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in...
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...periods of the drum unit might be damaged. Use neutral paper. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. 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. The...paper, it may be the cause of paper and heavy paper, on paper specifications, consult your nearest authorized sales representative or the place you purchased your printer will be shortened with the carrier sheet exposed, or your printer. Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper.
...periods of the drum unit might be damaged. Use neutral paper. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. 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. The...paper, it may be the cause of paper and heavy paper, on paper specifications, consult your nearest authorized sales representative or the place you purchased your printer will be shortened with the carrier sheet exposed, or your printer. Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper.
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..., you have a 25-pin connector, look for a cable labeled "IBM AT to ImageWriter II" cable. For more information about the interface specification, consult your computer dealer. You can easily find the necessary cable at the same time. These cables most likely would be found in the ... Personal LaserWriter™ LS" or the "Apple System Peripheral 8 Cable". How to connect the Serial Interface Cable Note This section is only for printer models which have a 9-pin connector on your computer, look for a cable labeled "DB25 to ImageWriter II." You need a serial interface cable with ...
..., you have a 25-pin connector, look for a cable labeled "IBM AT to ImageWriter II" cable. For more information about the interface specification, consult your computer dealer. You can easily find the necessary cable at the same time. These cables most likely would be found in the ... Personal LaserWriter™ LS" or the "Apple System Peripheral 8 Cable". How to connect the Serial Interface Cable Note This section is only for printer models which have a 9-pin connector on your computer, look for a cable labeled "DB25 to ImageWriter II." You need a serial interface cable with ...
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... you are using the Page Protection function. CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS How to add extra Memory (For HL-1250 Only) The HL-1030/1240 printer has 2 Mbyte of standard memory and is useful and may be upgraded with the following specifications: Speed Pin Type Height Output 60 nsec - 80 nsec 72 pin 25.4 mm (1.00")... or less 32 bit or 36 bit 2-11 The HL-1250 printer has 4 Mbyte of 36 Mbytes by ...
... you are using the Page Protection function. CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS How to add extra Memory (For HL-1250 Only) The HL-1030/1240 printer has 2 Mbyte of standard memory and is useful and may be upgraded with the following specifications: Speed Pin Type Height Output 60 nsec - 80 nsec 72 pin 25.4 mm (1.00")... or less 32 bit or 36 bit 2-11 The HL-1250 printer has 4 Mbyte of 36 Mbytes by ...
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... JAM TONER LOW TONER EMPTY PRINT OVERRUN Action • Close the front cover of the printer. • The paper cassette may be out of paper can I use paper that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper cassette. •...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. Set page protection to add extra...
... JAM TONER LOW TONER EMPTY PRINT OVERRUN Action • Close the front cover of the printer. • The paper cassette may be out of paper can I use paper that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper cassette. •...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. Set page protection to add extra...
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... cover. • Make sure that the cable is connected to the printer • Make sure that the appropriate printer driver is helpful to clear them" or the paper jam instructional video on the specified paper. (HL-1250 with optional Lower Tray Unit Only) Recommendation • If there ...print on the envelope size you are using . Paper Handling First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. Problem The printer does not load paper. The printer does not print into the paper cassette. • Reduce the amount of paper can I use" in the...
... cover. • Make sure that the cable is connected to the printer • Make sure that the appropriate printer driver is helpful to clear them" or the paper jam instructional video on the specified paper. (HL-1250 with optional Lower Tray Unit Only) Recommendation • If there ...print on the envelope size you are using . Paper Handling First, ensure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. Problem The printer does not load paper. The printer does not print into the paper cassette. • Reduce the amount of paper can I use" in the...
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...ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Ghost Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. Disable toner save mode may cause this print defect to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. • Make sure that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. See "How to occur. • If the whole page...• Try installing a new drum unit. The Drum LED indicates that meets the specifications. See "What kind of paper can cause the problem. • Make sure that you use " in the printer driver. high temperature and high humidity conditions can increase the amount of life. See ...
...ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Ghost Recommendation • Check the printer's environment. Disable toner save mode may cause this print defect to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. • Make sure that meets the Brother's recommended specifications. See "How to occur. • If the whole page...• Try installing a new drum unit. The Drum LED indicates that meets the specifications. See "What kind of paper can cause the problem. • Make sure that you use " in the printer driver. high temperature and high humidity conditions can increase the amount of life. See ...
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... humidity may be damaged. All black 4-19 A rough surfaced paper may be damaged. See "What kind of paper can I use" in the printer driver, or use paper that meets the specifications. See "How to occur. • Clean the primary corona wire of paper can I use paper that meets the... specifications. Install a new drum unit. See "How to clean the printer interior and Drum unit". • The drum unit may cause this situation to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. See "...
... humidity may be damaged. All black 4-19 A rough surfaced paper may be damaged. See "What kind of paper can I use" in the printer driver, or use paper that meets the specifications. See "How to occur. • Clean the primary corona wire of paper can I use paper that meets the... specifications. Install a new drum unit. See "How to clean the printer interior and Drum unit". • The drum unit may cause this situation to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. See "...
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... ABCD abcde 01234 Black Vertical lines Printed pages are stained with toner or have vertical stripes. Install a new drum unit. Make sure that meets specifications. See "How to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 1. Note • If you use label sheets for a long time. •...3. • The toner cartridge may be damaged. 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 disappear by itself. Install a new drum unit. See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in...
... ABCD abcde 01234 Black Vertical lines Printed pages are stained with toner or have vertical stripes. Install a new drum unit. Make sure that meets specifications. See "How to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 1. Note • If you use label sheets for a long time. •...3. • The toner cartridge may be damaged. 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 disappear by itself. Install a new drum unit. See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in...
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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/inch...
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/inch...
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... Only IEEE 1284 cables support all of the advanced printing capabilities, like bi-directional communication. These cables will be used. Interface Connector Printer Side: Amphenol 57RE-40360-730B (D12) or equivalent A shielded cable should be clearly marked with "IEEE-1284". • We recommend... to use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable between the printer and your computer. APPENDIX Parallel Interface Specifications Note • To ensure best quality performance use a parallel cable that is 2.0 meters (6.6 feet) or less...
... Only IEEE 1284 cables support all of the advanced printing capabilities, like bi-directional communication. These cables will be used. Interface Connector Printer Side: Amphenol 57RE-40360-730B (D12) or equivalent A shielded cable should be clearly marked with "IEEE-1284". • We recommend... to use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable between the printer and your computer. APPENDIX Parallel Interface Specifications Note • To ensure best quality performance use a parallel cable that is 2.0 meters (6.6 feet) or less...
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... trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. registered mark. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Microsoft Corporation. Brother reserves the right to the publication. ©1999 Brother Industries Ltd. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are registered trademarks of this manual has been... to make changes without notice. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
... trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. registered mark. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Microsoft Corporation. Brother reserves the right to the publication. ©1999 Brother Industries Ltd. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are registered trademarks of this manual has been... to make changes without notice. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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... 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. The label shown below is attached in countries where it is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. A-20 Om apparaten används på annat sätt ...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! IEC 825 Specification (For 220-240 V Model Only) ...
... 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. The label shown below is attached in countries where it is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. A-20 Om apparaten används på annat sätt ...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! IEC 825 Specification (For 220-240 V Model Only) ...
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IBM 2-4 interface A-3 -L- operator call 4-2 -P- A-5 parallel interface specification........... data compression technology 1-5 Data LED 1-29 data length 2-6 DIP switch 2-5 DOS 2-3 dpi 1-3 Drum LED 1-31 drum unit 3-9 drum unit life A-2 DTR 2-6 duplex printing 1-24 -E- Factory ...
IBM 2-4 interface A-3 -L- operator call 4-2 -P- A-5 parallel interface specification........... data compression technology 1-5 Data LED 1-29 data length 2-6 DIP switch 2-5 DOS 2-3 dpi 1-3 Drum LED 1-31 drum unit 3-9 drum unit life A-2 DTR 2-6 duplex printing 1-24 -E- Factory ...
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... of Apple computer, Inc. Specifications are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in any form or by any means without notice. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks: The brother logo is a registered trademark of...
... of Apple computer, Inc. Specifications are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in any form or by any means without notice. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks: The brother logo is a registered trademark of...
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.... This service manual covers the HL-1240/1250 printers. CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION Installation conditions, Installation procedures, basic operation of the printer. CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE Periodical replacements ...laser printer (hereinafter referred to maintain the high printing quality and performance of the printer etc. This manual consists of the mechanical system, the electrical system and the electrical circuits and their timing information. CHAPTER 3: THEORY OF OPERATION Basic operation of the following chapters: CHAPTER 1: GENERAL Features, specifications...
.... This service manual covers the HL-1240/1250 printers. CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION Installation conditions, Installation procedures, basic operation of the printer. CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE Periodical replacements ...laser printer (hereinafter referred to maintain the high printing quality and performance of the printer etc. This manual consists of the mechanical system, the electrical system and the electrical circuits and their timing information. CHAPTER 3: THEORY OF OPERATION Basic operation of the following chapters: CHAPTER 1: GENERAL Features, specifications...
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... 2-10 4.2 Load Paper Manually ...2-10 ii FEATURES...1-1 2. SPECIFICATIONS 1-4 3.1 Printing...1-4 3.2 Functions ...1-4 3.3 Electrical and Mechanical 1-5 3.4 Paper ...1-6 3.4.1 Feedable paper...1-6 3.4.2 Paper cassette capacity...1-7 3.4.3 Print delivery ...1-8 3.5 Printing Area ...1-8 3.5.1 Effective printing area ...1-8 3.5.2 Print guaranteed area ...1-9 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 2-1 1. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 2-1 1.1 Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows 2-1 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE...
... 2-10 4.2 Load Paper Manually ...2-10 ii FEATURES...1-1 2. SPECIFICATIONS 1-4 3.1 Printing...1-4 3.2 Functions ...1-4 3.3 Electrical and Mechanical 1-5 3.4 Paper ...1-6 3.4.1 Feedable paper...1-6 3.4.2 Paper cassette capacity...1-7 3.4.3 Print delivery ...1-8 3.5 Printing Area ...1-8 3.5.1 Effective printing area ...1-8 3.5.2 Print guaranteed area ...1-9 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 2-1 1. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 2-1 1.1 Power Supply...2-1 1.2 Environment...2-1 1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows 2-1 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE...
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... 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 accordance with the AC power supply and laser unit. viii The Laser Unit should ...not be opened without disconnecting the two connectors connected with the standards, never touch it. Since the variable resistor in the laser unit is a Class I laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications...
... 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 accordance with the AC power supply and laser unit. viii The Laser Unit should ...not be opened without disconnecting the two connectors connected with the standards, never touch it. Since the variable resistor in the laser unit is a Class I laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications...