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You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-1030/1240/1250 User's Guide Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
You can print or view this manual thoroughly before using the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-1030/1240/1250 User's Guide Please read this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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... technical and 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 use 1-10 How to load...
... technical and 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 use 1-10 How to load...
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... 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 Unit 3-16
... 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 Unit 3-16
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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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... the power cord from the power outlet. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. When you have turned off the Power Switch and Unplug ...the Printer To Use the Printer Safely Warning • After you open the front cover ...
... the power cord from the power outlet. Before cleaning the printer, make sure you have just used in the following conventions are used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. When you have turned off the Power Switch and Unplug ...the Printer To Use the Printer Safely Warning • After you open the front cover ...
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... 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. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Shipment of the Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Failure to remove the unit and place it in 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. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Shipment of the Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Failure to remove the unit and place it in the...
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... easy to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for all Brother products. You can use the system and your password. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center...from our Bulletin Board Service, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BBS For ... If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA...
... easy to our BBS with your first name, last name and a four digit number for all Brother products. You can use the system and your password. SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center...from our Bulletin Board Service, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BBS For ... If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA...
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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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About your printer Tray extension flap Manual feed slot Control panel Paper cassette Rear cover Face down output tray Front cover Manual feed paper guides Fig. 1-2 Front View Rear cover Modular jack for lower tray unit Power switch AC power inlet Parallel Interface connector USB (Universal Serial Bus Interface) connector (HL-12401250 Only) Fig. 1-3 HL-1030/1240 Rear View 1-2 Power switch AC power inlet Parallel interface connector Fig. 1-4 HL-1250 Rear View
About your printer Tray extension flap Manual feed slot Control panel Paper cassette Rear cover Face down output tray Front cover Manual feed paper guides Fig. 1-2 Front View Rear cover Modular jack for lower tray unit Power switch AC power inlet Parallel Interface connector USB (Universal Serial Bus Interface) connector (HL-12401250 Only) Fig. 1-3 HL-1030/1240 Rear View 1-2 Power switch AC power inlet Parallel interface connector Fig. 1-4 HL-1250 Rear View
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... speed (A4 or Letter paper). For additional information, see "What kind of paper can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 sizes 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 10... pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). You 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 for Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are...
... speed (A4 or Letter paper). For additional information, see "What kind of paper can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 sizes 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 10... pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). You 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 for Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 are...
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... emulations to show the current status of your printer. t Printer Status Monitor with your computer screen to operate the printer. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is a Terminate-andStay Resident (TSR) program...You can monitor the status of your printer using the Remote Printer Console Program. t Popular Printer Emulation Support (For HL-1240/1250 Only) These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. The printer status monitor program can monitor the printer status while running in a DOS (...
... emulations to show the current status of your printer. t Printer Status Monitor with your computer screen to operate the printer. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is a Terminate-andStay Resident (TSR) program...You can monitor the status of your printer using the Remote Printer Console Program. t Popular Printer Emulation Support (For HL-1240/1250 Only) These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. The printer status monitor program can monitor the printer status while running in a DOS (...
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...USB interface. Use this function to get smooth text print quality. 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 be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to a PC which 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...
...USB interface. Use this function to get smooth text print quality. 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 be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to a PC which 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...
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... only the toner cartridge after approximately 3,000 pages, which is not used in sleep mode. 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 your average type ...of print job, the figures quoted are many factors that will cut your printer. You can also be ...
... only the toner cartridge after approximately 3,000 pages, which is not used in sleep mode. 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 your average type ...of print job, the figures quoted are many factors that will cut your printer. You can also be ...
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...resolutions. 1-7 It is the Brother print server (NC-2010p)" in Chapter 2 Lower Tray Unit (LT-400) (HL-1250 Only) A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. See "The Lower Tray Unit" in Chapter 2. t SIMM (Memory) (HL-1250 Only) The printer has 4.0 Mbytes of standard ...memory and one slot for optional additional memory. You can be connected to your Network via the parallel interface. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What printer options are available t External Print Server (Brother NC-2010p) An optional ...
...resolutions. 1-7 It is the Brother print server (NC-2010p)" in Chapter 2 Lower Tray Unit (LT-400) (HL-1250 Only) A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. See "The Lower Tray Unit" in Chapter 2. t SIMM (Memory) (HL-1250 Only) The printer has 4.0 Mbytes of standard ...memory and one slot for optional additional memory. You can be connected to your Network via the parallel interface. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What printer options are available t External Print Server (Brother NC-2010p) An optional ...
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...;C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: 20% to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on top of the printer for your country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) Check the rating plate on the back of the... the rated power voltage in your model's specification. • The power cord, including extensions, should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the...
...;C (50°F to 90.5°F) Ambient humidity: 20% to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. • Do not place objects on top of the printer for your country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V- 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110-120 V) Check the rating plate on the back of the... the rated power voltage in your model's specification. • The power cord, including extensions, should be used in a dusty place. • Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall. • Do not place the...
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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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... • We recommend you use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers. • The printing speed may change, depending on the paper size and the media type...Approx. 150 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) Face up printing out of the rear of the printer Thicker paper: Single sheet of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) 10 sheets Up to 27 mm (1.06 inch) in Europe) ...or equivalent Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 or equivalent 1-11 Paper Capacity Upper Paper Cassette A4/Letter paper: Transparencies Approx. ...
... • We recommend you use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers. • The printing speed may change, depending on the paper size and the media type...Approx. 150 sheets of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) Face up printing out of the rear of the printer Thicker paper: Single sheet of 80 g/m2 (21 lb.) 10 sheets Up to 27 mm (1.06 inch) in Europe) ...or equivalent Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 or equivalent 1-11 Paper Capacity Upper Paper Cassette A4/Letter paper: Transparencies Approx. ...
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...and types 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 following usage. Use a recommended type of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with the..., especially plain paper and transparencies, for optimum printing. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. Use neutral paper. Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper....
...and types 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 following usage. Use a recommended type of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Avoid feeding labels with the..., especially plain paper and transparencies, for optimum printing. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. Use neutral paper. Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper....
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..., you should not be loaded at the same time in the paper cassette, it is, you must fan the stack well to the printer. Special Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Before using any paper, make sure that it is not curled. Fig. 1-5 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper Different types of...
..., you should not be loaded at the same time in the paper cassette, it is, you must fan the stack well to the printer. Special Paper CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Before using any paper, make sure that it is not curled. Fig. 1-5 Fan the Paper and Straighten the Paper Different types of...
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... clasps • Envelopes with self-adhesive closures • Envelopes of baggy construction • Envelopes not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes already printed by a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 1-6 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below...
... clasps • Envelopes with self-adhesive closures • Envelopes of baggy construction • Envelopes not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes already printed by a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 1-6 Envelopes Printable Area The figure below...