Users Manual - English
Page 20
... using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. For more information on this printer before purchasing large quantities. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, ...you use in the printer driver for the best print quality. Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. Use neutral paper. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. printing name cards, etc.) Cut Sheet We recommend you test paper, especially special ...
... using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. For more information on this printer before purchasing large quantities. Remarks It is recommended that you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-12 Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, ...you use in the printer driver for the best print quality. Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. Use neutral paper. Using the printer for special print jobs for optimum printing. printing name cards, etc.) Cut Sheet We recommend you test paper, especially special ...
Users Manual - English
Page 42
... button and turn off the printer. 1-34 The printer returns to the ready status after printing. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. Release and then press the button again to turn on . The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer returns to the ready status...
... button and turn off the printer. 1-34 The printer returns to the ready status after printing. Test Print Mode The printer has the following test print modes. Release and then press the button again to turn on . The printer prints the current configuration of the printer and a list of the internal fonts. The printer returns to the ready status...
Users Manual - English
Page 56
Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from your computer. To check that the SIMM is installed correctly, you should perform a Test Print "Print Configuration" which will print the current total memory size. Note If you have already installed the serial interface (RS-100M), remove it clicks ...
Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from your computer. To check that the SIMM is installed correctly, you should perform a Test Print "Print Configuration" which will print the current total memory size. Note If you have already installed the serial interface (RS-100M), remove it clicks ...
Users Manual - English
Page 89
... with toner powder and may result in toner scatter on the printed pages stops. If you have to the printer caused by static electricity. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ! Fig. 4-9 Electrodes 5. Print a few copies of the test page until the toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. Install the drum unit assembly and...
... with toner powder and may result in toner scatter on the printed pages stops. If you have to the printer caused by static electricity. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ! Fig. 4-9 Electrodes 5. Print a few copies of the test page until the toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. Install the drum unit assembly and...
Users Manual - English
Page 116
...received, including interference that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 Model Numbers : HL-12 Product Options : ALL complies with the limits for...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ... Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL : (908) ...
...received, including interference that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 Model Numbers : HL-12 Product Options : ALL complies with the limits for...to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. This equipment has been tested and found to the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - ... Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL : (908) ...
Users Manual - English
Page 123
test print mode 1-34 test sample page 1-34 thicker paper 1-22 timeout 1-33 toner empty 1-30, 4-3 low 1-30, 4-3 toner cartridge 3-3 toner cartridge high capacity 1-6 toner cartridge life A-2 toner LED 1-29 -U- Ready LED 1-28 rear cover 1-2 rear paper guide 1-2 Remote Printer Console 1-4... 2-6 RPC 1-4 RS-232C 2-4 RS-422A 2-4 -S- 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- quick print setup 1-4 -R- Xon/Xoff 2-6 1-2 warm-up A-2 Windows DIB graphic A-1 -X- scalable ...
test print mode 1-34 test sample page 1-34 thicker paper 1-22 timeout 1-33 toner empty 1-30, 4-3 low 1-30, 4-3 toner cartridge 3-3 toner cartridge high capacity 1-6 toner cartridge life A-2 toner LED 1-29 -U- Ready LED 1-28 rear cover 1-2 rear paper guide 1-2 Remote Printer Console 1-4... 2-6 RPC 1-4 RS-232C 2-4 RS-422A 2-4 -S- 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- quick print setup 1-4 -R- Xon/Xoff 2-6 1-2 warm-up A-2 Windows DIB graphic A-1 -X- scalable ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
Page 8
... to your PC 1. Turn on the printer connector to the printer. 3. The printer will print a test page. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Use the clips on the power switch. 3. Make sure that the test page has printed correctly. After the printer has warmed up, the Ready LED stops... blinking and stays lit. 4. Press the control panel button. Step 3 Print a test page 1. Step 4 Connect the printer to your PC then connect it to secure the parallel...
... to your PC 1. Turn on the printer connector to the printer. 3. The printer will print a test page. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Use the clips on the power switch. 3. Make sure that the test page has printed correctly. After the printer has warmed up, the Ready LED stops... blinking and stays lit. 4. Press the control panel button. Step 3 Print a test page 1. Step 4 Connect the printer to your PC then connect it to secure the parallel...
Quick Setup Guide - English
Page 15
... Data LEDs are using a parallel interface switching device. - Exchange it and connect your PC directly to your PC, the printer cannot print a test page again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected. • Check that is also connected to a mass storage device or scanner. • Remove all...8226; Check if you have printed a document from your PC. - Once you are blinking The printer does not print a test page from the control panel Data is sent from the PC but the printer does not print and the Data LED is not damaged or broken. - Press the control panel button...
... Data LEDs are using a parallel interface switching device. - Exchange it and connect your PC directly to your PC, the printer cannot print a test page again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected. • Check that is also connected to a mass storage device or scanner. • Remove all...8226; Check if you have printed a document from your PC. - Once you are blinking The printer does not print a test page from the control panel Data is sent from the PC but the printer does not print and the Data LED is not damaged or broken. - Press the control panel button...
Service Manual
Page 4
......2-10 ii OVERVIEW ...1-3 3. 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. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive 2-5 3.2.1 Install... the drum unit...2-5 3.2.2 Load paper...2-5 3.2.3 Print a test page...2-5 3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer 2-6 3.2.5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 2-6 3.3 Using the USB Interface (For Windows® 98 only 2-7 ...
......2-10 ii OVERVIEW ...1-3 3. 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. INSTALL THE PRINTER 2-3 3.1 For Windows® Users ...2-3 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive 2-5 3.2.1 Install... the drum unit...2-5 3.2.2 Load paper...2-5 3.2.3 Print a test page...2-5 3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer 2-6 3.2.5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 2-6 3.3 Using the USB Interface (For Windows® 98 only 2-7 ...
Service Manual
Page 5
... 5.2 Data (Toner) LED Indications 2-14 5.3 Drum LED Indications ...2-14 5.4 Alarm LED Indications ...2-14 5.5 Control Panel Button Operations 2-15 5.6 Other Control Features 2-15 5.6.1 Sleep mode...2-15 5.6.2 Test print mode ...2-16 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION 3-1 1. MECHANICS ...3-17 2.1 Overview of the paper from the paper cassette 2-11 4.3.2 To print on both sides of the...
... 5.2 Data (Toner) LED Indications 2-14 5.3 Drum LED Indications ...2-14 5.4 Alarm LED Indications ...2-14 5.5 Control Panel Button Operations 2-15 5.6 Other Control Features 2-15 5.6.1 Sleep mode...2-15 5.6.2 Test print mode ...2-16 CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION 3-1 1. MECHANICS ...3-17 2.1 Overview of the paper from the paper cassette 2-11 4.3.2 To print on both sides of the...
Service Manual
Page 7
INSPECTION MODE 6-45 9.1 Test Print Mode...6-45 9.2 Inspection Mode...6-46 APPENDICES 1. DESCRIPTIONS A-1 2. PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS A-4 4. OPERATOR CALLS & SERVICE CALLS 6-4 2.1 Operator Calls...6-4 2.2 Service...EUROPE ONLY A-15 8. DIAMETER / CIRCUMFERENCE OF ROLLERS A-3 3. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1240 (1/2 A-18 v IMAGE DEFECTS 6-23 7.1 Image Defect Examples 6-23 7.2 Troubleshooting Image Defect 6-24 7.3 Location of Grounding Contacts 6-41 7.3.1 Drum unit ...6-41 7.3.2 Printer body & paper cassette 6-41 8. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS A-10 ...
INSPECTION MODE 6-45 9.1 Test Print Mode...6-45 9.2 Inspection Mode...6-46 APPENDICES 1. DESCRIPTIONS A-1 2. PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS A-4 4. OPERATOR CALLS & SERVICE CALLS 6-4 2.1 Operator Calls...6-4 2.2 Service...EUROPE ONLY A-15 8. DIAMETER / CIRCUMFERENCE OF ROLLERS A-3 3. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1240 (1/2 A-18 v IMAGE DEFECTS 6-23 7.1 Image Defect Examples 6-23 7.2 Troubleshooting Image Defect 6-24 7.3 Location of Grounding Contacts 6-41 7.3.1 Drum unit ...6-41 7.3.2 Printer body & paper cassette 6-41 8. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS A-10 ...
Service Manual
Page 27
... Print a test page (1) Check that paper is off. (2) Connect the AC power cord to the printer. (3) Plug the AC power cord into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, setup the printer following the steps...snap into a slot. (Fig. 2-9) (3) Load paper into an AC outlet, then turn on the sliding guide. (4) Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. Check that the power switch is flat placed. (Fig. 210) Paper should be loaded up to the lines on the power switch. (Fig. 2-11) ...
... Print a test page (1) Check that paper is off. (2) Connect the AC power cord to the printer. (3) Plug the AC power cord into the paper cassette. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, setup the printer following the steps...snap into a slot. (Fig. 2-9) (3) Load paper into an AC outlet, then turn on the sliding guide. (4) Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. Check that the power switch is flat placed. (Fig. 210) Paper should be loaded up to the lines on the power switch. (Fig. 2-11) ...
Service Manual
Page 28
... correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the printer connector to lit. (Fig. 2-12) (5) Press the control panel button. Check the test page printed correctly. 3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer (1) Turn off the power switch. (2) Connect the parallel interface to...drive is not A, insert the correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the computer power. The printer will print a test page. In Windows 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard...
... correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the printer connector to lit. (Fig. 2-12) (5) Press the control panel button. Check the test page printed correctly. 3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer (1) Turn off the power switch. (2) Connect the parallel interface to...drive is not A, insert the correct drive letter instead of 'A'.) iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the computer power. The printer will print a test page. In Windows 3.1 i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select Run. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard...
Service Manual
Page 38
For details on test print mode, see Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in CHAPTER 6. 2-16 The printer enters into each test print mode by panel button operation. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 5.6.2 Test print mode The printer incorporates various test print modes.
For details on test print mode, see Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in CHAPTER 6. 2-16 The printer enters into each test print mode by panel button operation. CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION 5.6.2 Test print mode The printer incorporates various test print modes.
Service Manual
Page 120
...(6) Close the rear cover. (7) Install the drum unit assembly and close the front cover and the printer will resume printing automatically. Do not remove the drum unit assembly with toner powder and may get dirty ... additional force at this time if you have to pull the paper towards the back of the test page until the toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. If you cannot remove it... Remove the drum unit assembly. Pull any jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the printer. (2) Pull any jammed paper up and out of the fixing unit. Fig. 6-3 (5) Open the rear ...
...(6) Close the rear cover. (7) Install the drum unit assembly and close the front cover and the printer will resume printing automatically. Do not remove the drum unit assembly with toner powder and may get dirty ... additional force at this time if you have to pull the paper towards the back of the test page until the toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. If you cannot remove it... Remove the drum unit assembly. Pull any jammed paper up and out of the jammed paper from the printer. (2) Pull any jammed paper up and out of the fixing unit. Fig. 6-3 (5) Open the rear ...
Service Manual
Page 124
...it to a normal port. (6) Try printing the test page referring to print the test page with another PC and printer cable? S-1 "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the printer is also connected to print with the method of Subsection... 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in this chapter. (7) Try resetting the factory settings. User Check (1) Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected as 'Set as an...
...it to a normal port. (6) Try printing the test page referring to print the test page with another PC and printer cable? S-1 "There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the selected printer driver. (4) Check that the printer is also connected to print with the method of Subsection... 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in this chapter. (7) Try resetting the factory settings. User Check (1) Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected as 'Set as an...
Service Manual
Page 125
... the specified system environment. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to print from application software with the serial interface. (HL-1250 only) User Check Check that the slide switch of the serial interface is selected with another PC and cable? No Replace the ...? Check that the serial parameters of this page. 6-15 Main PCB failure 2 Is it possible to print the test page with another PC, printer cable and RS-100M? NOTE: If this problem appears when using the RS-100M, follow the procedures in this chapter? CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
... the specified system environment. Result No Remedy Identify the error type, then refer to print from application software with the serial interface. (HL-1250 only) User Check Check that the slide switch of the serial interface is selected with another PC and cable? No Replace the ...? Check that the serial parameters of this page. 6-15 Main PCB failure 2 Is it possible to print the test page with another PC, printer cable and RS-100M? NOTE: If this problem appears when using the RS-100M, follow the procedures in this chapter? CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
Service Manual
Page 126
...to print from application software with an Apple Macintosh Computer. (HL-1250 only) User Check (1) Check that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed in the Apple (RS-422A) position. (4) Check the printer cable type: you physically attached the printer cable. (3) Check that the serial slide switch of the... Manager tab of 'System Properties' in the Wizard to reinstall the driver. (2) Try to connect the printer directly to print the test page with the method of Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in the USB directory of 'System Properties' in Control Panel? Result No No Remedy This...
...to print from application software with an Apple Macintosh Computer. (HL-1250 only) User Check (1) Check that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed in the Apple (RS-422A) position. (4) Check the printer cable type: you physically attached the printer cable. (3) Check that the serial slide switch of the... Manager tab of 'System Properties' in the Wizard to reinstall the driver. (2) Try to connect the printer directly to print the test page with the method of Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in the USB directory of 'System Properties' in Control Panel? Result No No Remedy This...
Service Manual
Page 129
... specified time? Result No Yes Yes Yes Remedy Reconnect the connector. Replace the main PCB. 6-19 Set paper in the manual paper slot and make a test print by replacing the main PCB? Replace the main PCB. Is the problem solved by replacing the main motor? Replace the engine PCB. Is the...
... specified time? Result No Yes Yes Yes Remedy Reconnect the connector. Replace the main PCB. 6-19 Set paper in the manual paper slot and make a test print by replacing the main PCB? Replace the main PCB. Is the problem solved by replacing the main motor? Replace the engine PCB. Is the...
Service Manual
Page 132
... system environment. Yes Inform the Brother office of the used specific data, printer condition and system environment. M-11 Service A (Address error) / Service B (BUS error) / CPU runtime error Possible cause Main PCB Software bug Step 1 2 Check Is it possible to print the test page with the method of Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in this problem...
... system environment. Yes Inform the Brother office of the used specific data, printer condition and system environment. M-11 Service A (Address error) / Service B (BUS error) / CPU runtime error Possible cause Main PCB Software bug Step 1 2 Check Is it possible to print the test page with the method of Subsection 9.1 'Test Print Mode' in this problem...