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Features of paper. HL-1240 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode), True 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) (PCL mode) with microfine toner and up to 12 ... speed (A4 or Letter paper). t Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows® The dedicated printer drivers for graphics with your Windows system using our installer program. The paper cassette can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. 1-3 HL-1250 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi...
Features of paper. HL-1240 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode), True 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) (PCL mode) with microfine toner and up to 12 ... speed (A4 or Letter paper). t Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows® The dedicated printer drivers for graphics with your Windows system using our installer program. The paper cassette can easily set these print options through the Printer Setup Menu. 1-3 HL-1250 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi...
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...easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup, and emulations. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). If you want to select the printer emulation, you know what to correct. When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you can...computer in a small selection window on your computer screen to operate the printer. It can monitor the printer status while running in the background and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of...
...easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup, and emulations. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). If you want to select the printer emulation, you know what to correct. When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you can...computer in a small selection window on your computer screen to operate the printer. It can monitor the printer status while running in the background and report the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with Bi-directional Parallel Interface The printer driver can monitor the status of...
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... larger fonts, with USB users Only) (For HL-1240/1250 Only) This printer can be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to get smooth text print quality. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB Interface (For Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with the printer's standard memory. 1-5 Drivers to allow you want to print graphics in...
... larger fonts, with USB users Only) (For HL-1240/1250 Only) This printer can be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to get smooth text print quality. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB Interface (For Windows 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with the printer's standard memory. 1-5 Drivers to allow you want to print graphics in...
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... of print job, the figures quoted are many factors 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 per... 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 printer. t Bar Code Print (HL-1250 Only) This printer can select from the drum unit, you need to replace only the toner cartridge...
... of print job, the figures quoted are many factors 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 per... 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 printer. t Bar Code Print (HL-1250 Only) This printer can select from the drum unit, you need to replace only the toner cartridge...
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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 Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. 1.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-19 Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. 1.
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...Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. Do not use bond paper. 4 When setting paper into the paper cassette, empty the cassette first, then insert the printed paper only, printed side face up. (Do not add the printed paper onto the top of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers... it into the paper cassette. 3 The paper type should be regular paper. How to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver. For more information about how to print on both sides of the unprinted paper stack.) 5 If the paper is not feeding correctly, it ...
...Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. Do not use bond paper. 4 When setting paper into the paper cassette, empty the cassette first, then insert the printed paper only, printed side face up. (Do not add the printed paper onto the top of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers... it into the paper cassette. 3 The paper type should be regular paper. How to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver. For more information about how to print on both sides of the unprinted paper stack.) 5 If the paper is not feeding correctly, it ...
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... from the standard 4MB to 12MB by adding an 8MB SIMM and you wish to increase your printer memory again after you have already installed a SIMM module into the printer. Turn off the power switch and unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet. We recommend you...printer memory to 36 MB, you had previously increased the printer memory from the printer. Fig. 2-5 Unplug the AC Cord and Disconnect the Interface Cable 2-12 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....
... from the standard 4MB to 12MB by adding an 8MB SIMM and you wish to increase your printer memory again after you have already installed a SIMM module into the printer. Turn off the power switch and unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet. We recommend you...printer memory to 36 MB, you had previously increased the printer memory from the printer. Fig. 2-5 Unplug the AC Cord and Disconnect the Interface Cable 2-12 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....
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...and have it before printing. The best combination of settings below will report problems with the printer as defined in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Make sure that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Error message COVER OPEN NO PAPER or MISFEED PAPER JAM TONER LOW ...' 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 settings in the following table. See "What kind of your...
...and have it before printing. The best combination of settings below will report problems with the printer as defined in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Make sure that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Error message COVER OPEN NO PAPER or MISFEED PAPER JAM TONER LOW ...' 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 settings in the following table. See "What kind of your...
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... the complexity of your document before you print to print the data remaining in the printer. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table. Error message printouts The...
... the complexity of your document before you print to print the data remaining in the printer. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the following table. Error message printouts The...
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A rough surfaced paper or thick media can I use" in the printer driver. • The problem may be smudged. See "How to replace the ...will scratch the surface of the drum. • If the unpacked drum unit is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to replace the Drum unit" in...are stained with toner or have vertical stripes. 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. See "How to replace the Drum unit" in...
A rough surfaced paper or thick media can I use" in the printer driver. • The problem may be smudged. See "How to replace the ...will scratch the surface of the drum. • If the unpacked drum unit is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be damaged. Try printing multiple pages to replace the Drum unit" in...are stained with toner or have vertical stripes. 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. See "How to replace the Drum unit" in...
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...metres (6.6 feet) 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 port which is also connected to the printer only. The printer cannot print full pages of a ...the data remaining in Chapter 2. Set page protection to print correctly Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it and connect your computer directly to your document. (HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. How to ON by using an ...
...metres (6.6 feet) 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 port which is also connected to the printer only. The printer cannot print full pages of a ...the data remaining in Chapter 2. Set page protection to print correctly Problem The printer prints unexpectedly or it and connect your computer directly to your document. (HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. How to ON by using an ...
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... Fonts on CD Emulation HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: Printer Driver Interface Memory HL-1030/1240 : HL-1250: Diagnostics TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for System 6.0.7 or higher (HL-1250 with USB printer driver (HL-1240/1250 Only) Optional Macintosh driver available for Windows are provided on the supplied CD. Brother Printing Solution for Windows Brother Printing Solution for Windows HP LaserJet IIP (PCL 4) Brother Printing Solution for Windows Automatic emulation selection...
... Fonts on CD Emulation HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: Printer Driver Interface Memory HL-1030/1240 : HL-1250: Diagnostics TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for System 6.0.7 or higher (HL-1250 with USB printer driver (HL-1240/1250 Only) Optional Macintosh driver available for Windows are provided on the supplied CD. Brother Printing Solution for Windows Brother Printing Solution for Windows HP LaserJet IIP (PCL 4) Brother Printing Solution for Windows Automatic emulation selection...
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... 2-4 RS-422A 2-4 -S- quick print setup 1-4 -R- scalable font A-9 scanner window 3-17 serial interface 2-3 serial interface cable 2-8 serial interface parameter 2-6 service call 4-4 SIMM 2-11 sleep mode 1-6, 1-33 slide switch 2-4 stop bit 2-6 symbol set A-10, A-11 -T- 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- test print mode 1-34 test...
... 2-4 RS-422A 2-4 -S- quick print setup 1-4 -R- scalable font A-9 scanner window 3-17 serial interface 2-3 serial interface cable 2-8 serial interface parameter 2-6 service call 4-4 SIMM 2-11 sleep mode 1-6, 1-33 slide switch 2-4 stop bit 2-6 symbol set A-10, A-11 -T- 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- test print mode 1-34 test...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Macintosh and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows® and Windows® NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this Setup Guide before you must set up the hardware and... driver. t Identify the Operating System on your computer (Window® 3.1x, 95/98, NT® 4.0 or Macintosh) t Purchase the appropriate interface cable for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Before you can use the printer, you set up the printer. Laser Printer HL-1240...
... or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Macintosh and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Windows® and Windows® NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this Setup Guide before you must set up the hardware and... driver. t Identify the Operating System on your computer (Window® 3.1x, 95/98, NT® 4.0 or Macintosh) t Purchase the appropriate interface cable for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Before you can use the printer, you set up the printer. Laser Printer HL-1240...
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... printer carton. AC power cord Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) Printer CD-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...
... printer carton. AC power cord Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) Printer CD-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...
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..., the setup is now completed. When you can install the printer driver and Fonts immediately. 2. Follow the on-screen messages to the "Quick Network Setup Guide". If you want to connect your printer to a network, refer to complete the installation. Step 3 Install the printer driver 1. After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will appear.
..., the setup is now completed. When you can install the printer driver and Fonts immediately. 2. Follow the on-screen messages to the "Quick Network Setup Guide". If you want to connect your printer to a network, refer to complete the installation. Step 3 Install the printer driver 1. After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will appear.
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Step 5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 1. 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 the disk label.) 3. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (For Windows® 3.1x users, please follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start and select Run. 4. Turn on your PC power. The printer driver will be installed and the setup will be completed.
Step 5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 1. 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 the disk label.) 3. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (For Windows® 3.1x users, please follow the instructions on the screen. Click Start and select Run. 4. Turn on your PC power. The printer driver will be installed and the setup will be completed.
Service Manual
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... separate from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer. Environment-Friendly This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1240) or 6W (HL-1250) when in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL USB Interface (for...
... separate from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer. Environment-Friendly This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1240) or 6W (HL-1250) when in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. CHAPTER 1 GENERAL USB Interface (for...
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...Windows printer driver supplied with your printer. You can also be used for proof-reading. ❏ Environment-Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will print up to 6,000 pages can print up to 20,000 pages with the drum unit, however there are based on 5% coverage per page. The HL-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 your...
...Windows printer driver supplied with your printer. You can also be used for proof-reading. ❏ Environment-Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will print up to 6,000 pages can print up to 20,000 pages with the drum unit, however there are based on 5% coverage per page. The HL-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 your...