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... 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 ... What do 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
... 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 ... What do 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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... (For HL-1250 Only 2-3 How to select the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only 2-4 How 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...
... (For HL-1250 Only 2-3 How to select the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only 2-4 How 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...
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... save and use the original packaging. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit assembly. 2 Place it in the plastic bag. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during shipping will cause severe...
... save and use the original packaging. Failure to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the drum unit assembly. 2 Place it in the plastic bag. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during shipping will cause severe...
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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
Users Manual - English
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... modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer. 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 the drum unit, however there are based on your printing cost by saving toner...
... modes-25% toner saving and 50% toner saving-through the Windows printer driver supplied with your printer. 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 the drum unit, however there are based on your printing cost by saving toner...
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...If the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. Make sure that you are designed for use in the printer driver for the best print quality. If you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper jams...labels or transparencies which are using short-grained paper, it may be damaged. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. We recommend you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. The print quality ...
...If the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. Make sure that you are designed for use in the printer driver for the best print quality. If you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper jams...labels or transparencies which are using short-grained paper, it may be damaged. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. We recommend you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Do not use the manual feed slot and try again. The print quality ...
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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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Use this paper feed and output method when you insert a sheet of the printer. Select manual feed mode in the Status Monitor until you want to the rear of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-19 No paper 1-22 Fig. 1-18 Lift... up the rear cover at the rear of paper into the manual feed slot. Send the print data as usual. Note A "NO PAPER" message is lifted upwards. To print on thicker paper and card The printer...
Use this paper feed and output method when you insert a sheet of the printer. Select manual feed mode in the Status Monitor until you want to the rear of the printer when the rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-19 No paper 1-22 Fig. 1-18 Lift... up the rear cover at the rear of paper into the manual feed slot. Send the print data as usual. Note A "NO PAPER" message is lifted upwards. To print on thicker paper and card The printer...
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r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are used in the illustrations in the table below are off. 1-27 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 or the printer 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 this chapter.
r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are used in the illustrations in the table below are off. 1-27 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 or the printer 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 this chapter.
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...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. The printer is in sleep mode. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button.... 1-28 If the printer is ready to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer referring to "How to print. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum...
...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. The printer is in sleep mode. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button.... 1-28 If the printer is ready to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer referring to "How to print. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum...
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... is nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you to obtain a new drum unit to replace the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 If any other LEDs) to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." 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. Drum LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Drum LED indicates the Drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. See "How...
... is nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you to obtain a new drum unit to replace the drum unit" in Chapter 4. 1-31 If any other LEDs) to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." 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. Drum LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Drum LED indicates the Drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. See "How...
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... button to the ready status after printing. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on the power switch. The printer can check data errors and problems. To exit...
... button to the ready status after printing. The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. Keep the button depressed until the Drum LED comes on the power switch. The printer can check data errors and problems. To exit...
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... capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit 3 Print Server Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 See page 2-10 1 2 3 Item 1 Lower Tray Unit 2 Serial Interface 3 SIMM Features Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray Connect the printer to the computer ...serial port or to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 See page 2-11 1 2 3 2-1 CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, ...
... capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit 3 Print Server Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 See page 2-10 1 2 3 Item 1 Lower Tray Unit 2 Serial Interface 3 SIMM Features Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray Connect the printer to the computer ...serial port or to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 See page 2-11 1 2 3 2-1 CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, ...
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... one toner cartridge. Under ideal conditions, the average toner life is used, approximately 6,000 pages can be printed under the same conditions. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner)...the CD video. • There are not sure of them, consult your local regulations. How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer, when the standard capacity toner cartridge is used, can print approximately 3,000 pages at approximately 3,000 pages (standard) / 6,000 pages (High ...
... one toner cartridge. Under ideal conditions, the average toner life is used, approximately 6,000 pages can be printed under the same conditions. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner)...the CD video. • There are not sure of them, consult your local regulations. How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer, when the standard capacity toner cartridge is used, can print approximately 3,000 pages at approximately 3,000 pages (standard) / 6,000 pages (High ...
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Open the front cover. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Caution • It is recommended that the toner is replaced in case of disposable paper ...Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that you have installed a new toner cartridge. Pull out the drum unit assembly. The toner cartridge is nearly empty. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on...scatter. • Do not touch the electrodes shown below to prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity. This blinking does not stop until you put the...
Open the front cover. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum Unit ! Caution • It is recommended that the toner is replaced in case of disposable paper ...Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that you have installed a new toner cartridge. Pull out the drum unit assembly. The toner cartridge is nearly empty. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on...scatter. • Do not touch the electrodes shown below to prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity. This blinking does not stop until you put the...
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... party toner or 3rd party toner cartridge may also cause serious damage to install it into the printer. Fig. 3-7 Developer roller 3-6 Fig. 3-8 OPC drum Warranty coverage does not apply to the performance and life of a genuine Brother drum unit. Fig.3-6 Remove the protective cover ! Caution • Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before you...
... party toner or 3rd party toner cartridge may also cause serious damage to install it into the printer. Fig. 3-7 Developer roller 3-6 Fig. 3-8 OPC drum Warranty coverage does not apply to the performance and life of a genuine Brother drum unit. Fig.3-6 Remove the protective cover ! Caution • Only unpack the toner cartridge immediately before you...
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...to the home position (v mark position) before reinstalling the drum unit assembly. Return the tab to the home position before reinstalling the drum unit assembly into the printer and close the front cover. Fig 3-11 Re-install the drum unit assembly 3-8 6. Home Position (v) Fig. 3-10... Cleaning the primary corona wire ! Re-install the drum unit assembly into the printer or printed pages may have...
...to the home position (v mark position) before reinstalling the drum unit assembly. Return the tab to the home position before reinstalling the drum unit assembly into the printer and close the front cover. Fig 3-11 Re-install the drum unit assembly 3-8 6. Home Position (v) Fig. 3-10... Cleaning the primary corona wire ! Re-install the drum unit assembly into the printer or printed pages may have...
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...of pages per print job, etc. Caution • When removing the drum unit, handle it carefully as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that determine the actual drum life, such as it is on, you use only genuine Brother toner. If there is a noticeable deterioration in a clean, dust-... ! The product should only be used in the output print quality even before the Drum LED lights, then the drum unit should clean the printer when you obtain a new drum unit to replace it indicates the drum unit is estimated at the end of pages that will print may contain toner. •...
...of pages per print job, etc. Caution • When removing the drum unit, handle it carefully as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that determine the actual drum life, such as it is on, you use only genuine Brother toner. If there is a noticeable deterioration in a clean, dust-... ! The product should only be used in the output print quality even before the Drum LED lights, then the drum unit should clean the printer when you obtain a new drum unit to replace it indicates the drum unit is estimated at the end of pages that will print may contain toner. •...
Service Manual
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DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 3.1 AC Cord (1) Disconnect the AC cord from the printer. Printer AC cord Fig. 4-1 3.2 Drum Unit (1) Open the front cover and remove the drum unit from the printer AC inlet. Drum unit Fig. 4-2 4-3 CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY 3.
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 3.1 AC Cord (1) Disconnect the AC cord from the printer. Printer AC cord Fig. 4-1 3.2 Drum Unit (1) Open the front cover and remove the drum unit from the printer AC inlet. Drum unit Fig. 4-2 4-3 CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY 3.
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...you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Make sure that you purchased your printer. Use a recommended type of time (i.e. If the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. The print quality might be degraded ...or the life of the drum unit might be damaged. printing name cards, etc.) Cut Sheet We recommend you are designed for use...
...you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Make sure that you purchased your printer. Use a recommended type of time (i.e. If the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. The print quality might be degraded ...or the life of the drum unit might be damaged. printing name cards, etc.) Cut Sheet We recommend you are designed for use...