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... operational 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 I ... 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
... operational 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 I ... 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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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. 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
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... Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-19 No paper 1-22 Use this paper feed and output method when you insert a sheet of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. Select manual feed mode in the Status Monitor... until you want to print on thicker paper and card The printer has...
... Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-19 No paper 1-22 Use this paper feed and output method when you insert a sheet of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. Select manual feed mode in the Status Monitor... until you want to print on thicker paper and card The printer has...
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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 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. 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.
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 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. 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 print. If the printer is in sleep mode, it will wake up automatically when it receives data...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. No paper Misfeed Load paper in the printer referring to "How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in...
.... 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 print. If the printer is in sleep mode, it will wake up automatically when it receives data...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. No paper Misfeed Load paper in the printer referring to "How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in...
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Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED. 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. This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 .
Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with the Alarm LED. 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. This LED also works as the Toner LED with a new one referring to Chapter 3. 1-30 They blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 .
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...replace the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 See "How to replace the current one. 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. If any other LEDs) to ...indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter...
...replace the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 See "How to replace the current one. 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. If any other LEDs) to ...indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." For additional information, see "Control Panel Indications" in Chapter...
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... cover is restored 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 the factory setting and permanent fonts and macros are cleared. The printer can check data errors and problems. To exit from this ... again to turn on . Make sure that the printer is in the table below and release the button to the ready status after printing. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test sample page Print Config & Print ...
... cover is restored 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 the factory setting and permanent fonts and macros are cleared. The printer can check data errors and problems. To exit from this ... again to turn on . Make sure that the printer is in the table below and release the button to the ready status after printing. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test sample page Print Config & Print ...
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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 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.
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... determine the actual toner life, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of them, consult your local dealer. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of paper that you ...conditions, the average toner life is recommended 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 How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer, when the standard capacity toner cartridge is used, can print approximately...
... determine the actual toner life, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of them, consult your local dealer. See "How to clean the printer" in this estimate. Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of paper that you ...conditions, the average toner life is recommended 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 How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer, when the standard capacity toner cartridge is used, can print approximately...
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... in case of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on a piece of accidental...
... in case of disposable paper or cloth in the following way. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on a piece of accidental...
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...periodically. • There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we have no control over the many factors that you use only genuine Brother toner. If the Drum LED is estimated at the end of pages that your drum. • For best performance, use , the number of ... ! The actual number of its life. We recommend you replace the drum unit. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-12 Drum unit nearly at approximately 20,000 pages. See "How to clean the printer" in the instructional video on , you may contain toner. • You should only be replaced....
...periodically. • There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we have no control over the many factors that you use only genuine Brother toner. If the Drum LED is estimated at the end of pages that your drum. • For best performance, use , the number of ... ! The actual number of its life. We recommend you replace the drum unit. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-12 Drum unit nearly at approximately 20,000 pages. See "How to clean the printer" in the instructional video on , you may contain toner. • You should only be replaced....
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... drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 3-12 4. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. Caution Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is lifted automatically. !
... drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 3-12 4. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. Caution Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is lifted automatically. !
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...the illustrations in this chapter. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-1 LED indications caused by the LED indications as shown in the table below. Identify the error from most errors, but you may also need to reset the printer with the panel button as described below. Control... are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is low. The printer automatically recovers from the table below and take the corrective action described for each indication...
...the illustrations in this chapter. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-1 LED indications caused by the LED indications as shown in the table below. Identify the error from most errors, but you may also need to reset the printer with the panel button as described below. Control... are the indications when the toner is On If a recoverable error occurs, the printer indicates an 'operator call' by toner low 4-2 r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is low. The printer automatically recovers from the table below and take the corrective action described for each indication...
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Press the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Cover open and close the front cover again. LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No... errors If the error is nearly empty. Load paper into the printer referring to clear them". Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty status is indicated. (every 5 seconds) Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one...
Press the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Cover open and close the front cover again. LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No... errors If the error is nearly empty. Load paper into the printer referring to clear them". Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty status is indicated. (every 5 seconds) Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one...
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... 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 error r Main...
... 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 error r Main...
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Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-3 LED indication caused by lighting the LEDs as shown below. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING PAPER JAMS and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates by a paper jam Warning After you open the front or rear cover of the printer are extremely hot. High temperature Front view Fig 4-4 Inside the printer High temperature Rear view 4-11
Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-3 LED indication caused by lighting the LEDs as shown below. When you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following diagram. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING PAPER JAMS and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates by a paper jam Warning After you open the front or rear cover of the printer are extremely hot. High temperature Front view Fig 4-4 Inside the printer High temperature Rear view 4-11
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...up with the proper DIP switches. For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only) Problem Unable to print from application software. Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the correct printer is selected if you have an interface switching device. Make ...settings match that of the serial interface is selected with the Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only) Problem Unable to LPT1. • Check if the printer has any printer alarms. • Check if the appropriate printer is selected in the correct serial position and the interface settings are using a ...
...up with the proper DIP switches. For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only) Problem Unable to print from application software. Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. • Make sure the correct printer is selected if you have an interface switching device. Make ...settings match that of the serial interface is selected with the Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only) Problem Unable to LPT1. • Check if the printer has any printer alarms. • Check if the appropriate printer is selected in the correct serial position and the interface settings are using a ...
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AC power inlet 1-2 advanced photoscale technology........ 1-5 Alarm lamp 4-2 Alarm LED 1-31 Apple Macintosh 2-4 APT 1-5 auto-emulation switching 1-4 -B- operator call 4-2 -P- A-5 parity 2-6 ppm 1-3 primary corona wire 3-8, 3-18 Print Config 1-34 I - card 1-22 character set A-10 control ...
AC power inlet 1-2 advanced photoscale technology........ 1-5 Alarm lamp 4-2 Alarm LED 1-31 Apple Macintosh 2-4 APT 1-5 auto-emulation switching 1-4 -B- operator call 4-2 -P- A-5 parity 2-6 ppm 1-3 primary corona wire 3-8, 3-18 Print Config 1-34 I - card 1-22 character set A-10 control ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... Quick Print Setup utility allows you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. Q Receiving data q Data remaining in memory. *2 Q Paper jam or No paper (in memory. When the...On LED Drum q Near end of life Ready Alarm r Sleep mode Q (at 1 second intervals): Warming up If the printer is launched automatically. Error recovery If the printer error does not clear automatically, press this button while printing, the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper. Control Panel...
... Quick Print Setup utility allows you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. Q Receiving data q Data remaining in memory. *2 Q Paper jam or No paper (in memory. When the...On LED Drum q Near end of life Ready Alarm r Sleep mode Q (at 1 second intervals): Warming up If the printer is launched automatically. Error recovery If the printer error does not clear automatically, press this button while printing, the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper. Control Panel...