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...driver. Windows® and Windows® NT are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 computer (Parallel, USB or Network) t Follow the instructions in the U.S. Laser Printer HL-1240/1250/1270N... Quick Setup Guide Read this guide for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd.
...driver. Windows® and Windows® NT are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 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 computer (Parallel, USB or Network) t Follow the instructions in the U.S. Laser Printer HL-1240/1250/1270N... Quick Setup Guide Read this guide for your operating system and cable interface. ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd.
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... Video Network Utilities Floppy disk includes: Printer driver for Windows® only Save all packing materials and the printer carton. They should be used when shipping the printer. Note Some illustrations are based on the HL-1240/1250 printers. Carton Components Carton Components may differ from one country to another. The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in...
... Video Network Utilities Floppy disk includes: Printer driver for Windows® only Save all packing materials and the printer carton. They should be used when shipping the printer. Note Some illustrations are based on the HL-1240/1250 printers. Carton Components Carton Components may differ from one country to another. The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in...
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When you want to connect your printer to a network, refer to the "Quick Network Setup Guide". After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will appear. If your printer is connected using a USB interface cable, see 'For Windows® users with USB only' ...later in these instructions. Follow the on-screen messages to connect your printer using a parallel ...
When you want to connect your printer to a network, refer to the "Quick Network Setup Guide". After the printer driver has been installed, the HL-1240/1250/1270N window will appear. If your printer is connected using a USB interface cable, see 'For Windows® users with USB only' ...later in these instructions. Follow the on-screen messages to connect your printer using a parallel ...
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The printer driver will be installed and the setup will be completed. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (For Windows® 3.1x users, please follow the instructions on your PC power. Turn on the disk label.) 3. Type A:\SETUP and click the OK button. Follow the instructions on the screen. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears, click the Cancel button. 2. Click Start and select Run. 4. Step 5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 1.
The printer driver will be installed and the setup will be completed. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (For Windows® 3.1x users, please follow the instructions on your PC power. Turn on the disk label.) 3. Type A:\SETUP and click the OK button. Follow the instructions on the screen. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears, click the Cancel button. 2. Click Start and select Run. 4. Step 5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 1.
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For Windows® users with USB only (Windows® 98) The steps in this section are essential for USB interface cable users. Click the Next button. Connect the USB interface cable to your PC then connect it to 3 Follow the CD-ROM instructions at the beginning of these instructions Step 4 Install the USB driver 1. Make sure the printer power switch is on. 2. Step 1 to the printer. 3. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear.
For Windows® users with USB only (Windows® 98) The steps in this section are essential for USB interface cable users. Click the Next button. Connect the USB interface cable to your PC then connect it to 3 Follow the CD-ROM instructions at the beginning of these instructions Step 4 Install the USB driver 1. Make sure the printer power switch is on. 2. Step 1 to the printer. 3. The "Add New Hardware Wizard" window will appear.
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Check "Search for the best driver for your device" and click the Next button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Check "CD-ROM drive" and click the Next button. 6. The USB driver will be installed. 7. Click the Next button. 4.
Check "Search for the best driver for your device" and click the Next button. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Check "CD-ROM drive" and click the Next button. 6. The USB driver will be installed. 7. Click the Next button. 4.
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Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup is completed. Step 2 Initial Setup To view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie, click this icon. Step 3 Install the printer driver To install the printer driver, click this icon. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. This Window will appear automatically. For Macintosh with USB users only (iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB) You can setup the printer following the Initial Setup instructions on your Macintosh power.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The setup is completed. Step 2 Initial Setup To view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie, click this icon. Step 3 Install the printer driver To install the printer driver, click this icon. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on the supplied CD-ROM. This Window will appear automatically. For Macintosh with USB users only (iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB) You can setup the printer following the Initial Setup instructions on your Macintosh power.
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...No paper (in sleep mode, pressing this button wakes up the printer to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. Reprinting If you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to Ready mode. This utility is in paper ...press this button to print Q "Cover open the printer properties selection. Error recovery If the printer error does not clear automatically, press this button while printing, the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper. When the printer driver is selected, Quick Print Setup is on , ...
...No paper (in sleep mode, pressing this button wakes up the printer to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. Reprinting If you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to Ready mode. This utility is in paper ...press this button to print Q "Cover open the printer properties selection. Error recovery If the printer error does not clear automatically, press this button while printing, the printer immediately stops printing and ejects the paper. When the printer driver is selected, Quick Print Setup is on , ...
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...length. - Exchange it with another one . • Check if you have printed a document from your PC, the printer cannot print a test page again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected. • Check that the drum unit is installed correctly. • Check if a document has already been...print and the Data LED is blinking. Troubleshooting Problem All the LEDs are off printer status reporting in the device options tab in the printer driver. • Add memory to the printer. The printer prints unexpectedly or it again. • Turn off Alarm LED illuminates Alarm and...
...length. - Exchange it with another one . • Check if you have printed a document from your PC, the printer cannot print a test page again. • Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected. • Check that the drum unit is installed correctly. • Check if a document has already been...print and the Data LED is blinking. Troubleshooting Problem All the LEDs are off printer status reporting in the device options tab in the printer driver. • Add memory to the printer. The printer prints unexpectedly or it again. • Turn off Alarm LED illuminates Alarm and...
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...interface cable or Network cable is connected correctly. • Check that the printer cable is unable to re-install the driver. Exchange it is not damaged or broken. - For Macintosh users only Problem HL-1240 (or HL-1250 or HL-1270N) does not appear in the USB directory of the CD-ROM. 2 ...Turn the printer off then on your PC. Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on . ...
...interface cable or Network cable is connected correctly. • Check that the printer cable is unable to re-install the driver. Exchange it is not damaged or broken. - For Macintosh users only Problem HL-1240 (or HL-1250 or HL-1270N) does not appear in the USB directory of the CD-ROM. 2 ...Turn the printer off then on your PC. Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on . ...
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... fax machine, not just the one you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-...your index of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com vii You can get instant answers to use Fax-Back System so you can use the system and your password...
... fax machine, not just the one you have comments or suggestions, please write us at: In USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - SERVICE CENTERS (Canada only) For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-...your index of an authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660 INTERNET ADDRESS For technical questions and downloading drivers: http://www.brother.com vii You can get instant answers to use Fax-Back System so you can use the system and your password...
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...PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. t Quick Print Setup In a small selection window on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. t Printer Status Monitor The printer driver can easily set these emulations to ...change frequently. You can monitor the status of your printer. The printer also supports auto-emulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and...
...PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. t Quick Print Setup In a small selection window on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. t Printer Status Monitor The printer driver can easily set these emulations to ...change frequently. You can monitor the status of your printer. The printer also supports auto-emulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and...
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...data compression technology in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. Advanced Photoscale Technology (APT) enables the printer to get smooth text print quality. Drivers that allow you can be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to use the USB...clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to print graphics in the printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which automatically compresses graphic and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB Interface (For Windows® 98, iMac and Power Macintosh ...
...data compression technology in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. Advanced Photoscale Technology (APT) enables the printer to get smooth text print quality. Drivers that allow you can be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to use the USB...clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to print graphics in the printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which automatically compresses graphic and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t USB Interface (For Windows® 98, iMac and Power Macintosh ...
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... the actual drum life. The figures quoted are many factors that will cut your computer in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this printer.) The actual number of pages printed with a toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of print job. t Environment-Friendly Economy ...separate from two economy modes-25% toner save and 50% toner save-through the Windows® printer driver supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on your computer screen. This printer consumes less than 6 Watts when in the background and report the current status or errors on ...
... the actual drum life. The figures quoted are many factors that will cut your computer in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this printer.) The actual number of pages printed with a toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of print job. t Environment-Friendly Economy ...separate from two economy modes-25% toner save and 50% toner save-through the Windows® printer driver supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on your computer screen. This printer consumes less than 6 Watts when in the background and report the current status or errors on ...
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System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows® The following tables list the system requirements needed to setup and the printer using the 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 1-10
System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows® The following tables list the system requirements needed to setup and the printer using the 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 1-10
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... Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it will damage your nearest Brother authorized sales representative or place of time, may cause a paper jam. Using the printer for special print jobs (for example, printing name cards) for long periods of purchase. We...the drum unit. Avoid using coated paper, for use in the printer driver. If the paper has difficulty feeding from the paper cassette, use long-grained. If you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-13 For optimum print quality, make sure you are designed for...
... Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it will damage your nearest Brother authorized sales representative or place of time, may cause a paper jam. Using the printer for special print jobs (for example, printing name cards) for long periods of purchase. We...the drum unit. Avoid using coated paper, for use in the printer driver. If the paper has difficulty feeding from the paper cassette, use long-grained. If you have selected the appropriate media type in laser printers. 1-13 For optimum print quality, make sure you are designed for...
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Select Manual feed mode in size and between 64 g/m2 and 105 g/m2. You can also view the technique of manually loading one sheet of paper at a time in the instructional video on the manual feed mode. • We recommended you use the Manual Feed Slot Note • Use both hands to use the paper cassette when you insert paper into the manual feed slot, the printer turns on the supplied CD-ROM. 1. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER How to insert the paper into the manual feed slot. • When you are using paper that is between A4 and A6 in the printer driver. 1-19
Select Manual feed mode in size and between 64 g/m2 and 105 g/m2. You can also view the technique of manually loading one sheet of paper at a time in the instructional video on the manual feed mode. • We recommended you use the Manual Feed Slot Note • Use both hands to use the paper cassette when you insert paper into the manual feed slot, the printer turns on the supplied CD-ROM. 1. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER How to insert the paper into the manual feed slot. • When you are using paper that is between A4 and A6 in the printer driver. 1-19
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Fig. 1-17 Lift up , the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to print on thicker paper and card stock When you rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. 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. To print on thicker paper or card stock. 1. Send the print data as usual. Note A "NO PAPER" message is lifted up the rear cover 3. Lift up the rear cover at the rear of paper into the manual feed slot. 1-22
Fig. 1-17 Lift up , the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to print on thicker paper and card stock When you rear cover is shown in the printer driver. 2. 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. To print on thicker paper or card stock. 1. Send the print data as usual. Note A "NO PAPER" message is lifted up the rear cover 3. Lift up the rear cover at the rear of paper into the manual feed slot. 1-22
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...of the paper 1 It may cause wrinkling if the paper is too thin. 2 If paper is curled. Remove the paper and straighten it in the printer driver. Guidelines for Windows® 95/98, Windows® 3.1x and Windows NT® 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how... to print on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for printing on top of unprinted paper.) 5 If the paper is not feeding correctly, it is possible that the paper is curled, straighten it ...
...of the paper 1 It may cause wrinkling if the paper is too thin. 2 If paper is curled. Remove the paper and straighten it in the printer driver. Guidelines for Windows® 95/98, Windows® 3.1x and Windows NT® 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how... to print on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for printing on top of unprinted paper.) 5 If the paper is not feeding correctly, it is possible that the paper is curled, straighten it ...
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The printer automatically will print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the driver. 2. Fig. 1-19 Paper orientation for the paper cassette 4. Select the required manual duplex printing mode from the output tray and re-insert them into the ... side to be printed (blank side) face down, and the top edge toward you. Follow the instructions on one side of the paper first. 3. The printer now automatically will print all the odd pages on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette 1. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS...
The printer automatically will print all the even numbered pages on the computer screen. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the driver. 2. Fig. 1-19 Paper orientation for the paper cassette 4. Select the required manual duplex printing mode from the output tray and re-insert them into the ... side to be printed (blank side) face down, and the top edge toward you. Follow the instructions on one side of the paper first. 3. The printer now automatically will print all the odd pages on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette 1. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS...