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...-ROM includes : Initial Setup instructions Printer driver Fonts User's Guide Instructional 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. The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in...
...-ROM includes : Initial Setup instructions Printer driver Fonts User's Guide Instructional 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. The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in...
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... a slot. 3. Check that the paper is flat in this section. Open the front cover. 2. Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 4. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. For Windows® users with no CD-ROM drive only (Windows® 3.1x, 95/98) If you want until it from...
... a slot. 3. Check that the paper is flat in this section. Open the front cover. 2. Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 4. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. For Windows® users with no CD-ROM drive only (Windows® 3.1x, 95/98) If you want until it from...
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... cassette or manual feed slot. • Check if a paper jam has occurred in the printer. • Check that the drum unit is installed correctly. • Check if a document has already been printed from your printer and try it again. • Turn off Alarm LED illuminates Alarm and Ready LEDs are .... • Remove all of less than 2 metres (6.6 feet) in length. - Recommendation • Check if the printer is blinking. It may still not be possible to the printer. Once you are blinking The printer does not print a test page from the control panel Data is sent from your PC, the...
... cassette or manual feed slot. • Check if a paper jam has occurred in the printer. • Check that the drum unit is installed correctly. • Check if a document has already been printed from your printer and try it again. • Turn off Alarm LED illuminates Alarm and Ready LEDs are .... • Remove all of less than 2 metres (6.6 feet) in length. - Recommendation • Check if the printer is blinking. It may still not be possible to the printer. Once you are blinking The printer does not print a test page from the control panel Data is sent from your PC, the...
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CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies 2-1 The Lower Tray unit 2-2 How to add extra Memory 2-3 How to install additional SIMM memory 2-4 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 ii
CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies 2-1 The Lower Tray unit 2-2 How to add extra Memory 2-3 How to install additional SIMM memory 2-4 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 ii
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... recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! Re-pack the printer. Caution When shipping the Printer, 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...
... recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. ! Re-pack the printer. Caution When shipping the Printer, 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...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to see that you have all of the following items: Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk Fig. 1-1 Components in the carton? Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. 1-1
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to see that you have all of the following items: Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk Fig. 1-1 Components in the carton? Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to another. 1-1
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... as fonts, page setup, and emulations. The figures quoted are many factors that will cut your printer. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is 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...
... as fonts, page setup, and emulations. The figures quoted are many factors that will cut your printer. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is 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...
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...laser printers. 1-13 Avoid using plain paper or transparencies. Using the printer for special print jobs (for example, printing name cards) for example, vinyl coated paper. If you are designed for use in the printer... of the drum unit. Using short-grained paper may cause a paper jam. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Remarks We ...recommend that you use only labels or transparencies that are using short-grained paper, it may be the cause of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it will damage your nearest Brother...
...laser printers. 1-13 Avoid using plain paper or transparencies. Using the printer for special print jobs (for example, printing name cards) for example, vinyl coated paper. If you are designed for use in the printer... of the drum unit. Using short-grained paper may cause a paper jam. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Remarks We ...recommend that you use only labels or transparencies that are using short-grained paper, it may be the cause of paper jams. Labels / Transparencies Do not feed labels with the carrier sheet exposed because it will damage your nearest Brother...
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...of its life. If any other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm LED with no other LEDs) to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." LED r q Printer status The drum unit can be used. Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED ...blinks (with another LED or by printing an error report. See "How to replace the current one. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Drum LED indications The Drum LED indicates the drum unit is near the end of its...
...of its life. If any other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm LED with no other LEDs) to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." LED r q Printer status The drum unit can be used. Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED ...blinks (with another LED or by printing an error report. See "How to replace the current one. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Drum LED indications The Drum LED indicates the drum unit is near the end of its...
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CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, and you can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 1 2 Item Features 1 Lower Tray Unit Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray 2 SIMM The memory can be expanded up to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 1 2 2-1
CHAPTER2 OPTIONS CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS Optional Accessories and Supplies This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, and you can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 1 2 Item Features 1 Lower Tray Unit Paper feeder and 250 sheet tray 2 SIMM The memory can be expanded up to 36 Mbytes Information See page 2-2 See page 2-3 1 2 2-1
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These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1 CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages that appear on the LEDs. 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.
These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1 CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages that appear on the LEDs. 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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Open the front cover. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum unit ! Caution It is a good idea to place the drum unit assembly on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. This blinking does...
Open the front cover. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum unit ! Caution It is a good idea to place the drum unit assembly on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. This blinking does...
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... toner cartridge 3-5 If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Unpack the new toner cartridge. Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Pull the toner cartridge out of cloth or disposable paper that is on your right hand...
... toner cartridge 3-5 If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Unpack the new toner cartridge. Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Pull the toner cartridge out of cloth or disposable paper that is on your right hand...
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... also cause serious damage to problems or damage caused by the use of the printer itself . Fig. 3-7 Developer roller Fig. 3-8 OPC drum 3-6 Fig.3-6 Remove the protective cover ! Warranty coverage does not apply to the performance and life of a genuine Brother drum unit. Remove the protective cover. It may reduce not only the print quality but...
... also cause serious damage to problems or damage caused by the use of the printer itself . Fig. 3-7 Developer roller Fig. 3-8 OPC drum 3-6 Fig.3-6 Remove the protective cover ! Warranty coverage does not apply to the performance and life of a genuine Brother drum unit. Remove the protective cover. It may reduce not only the print quality but...
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When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. 3-7 X Fig. 3-9 Installing the toner cartridge into place. Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until this position. Caution Make sure the toner cartridge is lifted and locks automatically. This Lock Lever is up until it clicks into the drum unit ! CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5.
When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. 3-7 X Fig. 3-9 Installing the toner cartridge into place. Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until this position. Caution Make sure the toner cartridge is lifted and locks automatically. This Lock Lever is up until it clicks into the drum unit ! CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5.
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...the tab to the home position (v mark position) before reinstalling the drum unit assembly. 6. Return the tab to the right and the left ends several times. Fig 3-11 Re-install the drum unit assembly 3-8 Home Position (v) Fig. 3-10 Cleaning the primary corona ...wire ! Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab to the Home position before reinstalling the drum unit assembly into the printer and close the front cover. Re-install the drum unit assembly into the printer...
...the tab to the home position (v mark position) before reinstalling the drum unit assembly. 6. Return the tab to the right and the left ends several times. Fig 3-11 Re-install the drum unit assembly 3-8 Home Position (v) Fig. 3-10 Cleaning the primary corona ...wire ! Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab to the Home position before reinstalling the drum unit assembly into the printer and close the front cover. Re-install the drum unit assembly into the printer...
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...temperature, humidity, type of pages per print job, etc. The product should clean the printer when you replace the drum unit. The actual number of pages that will print may be printed by your drum. For best performance, use , the number of paper and toner that you may...it is estimated at approximately 20,000 pages. Purchase a new drum unit to replace the current one. How to replace the Drum Unit CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer uses a drum unit to create the print images on , you use only genuine Brother toner. You should be significantly less than this chapter and ...
...temperature, humidity, type of pages per print job, etc. The product should clean the printer when you replace the drum unit. The actual number of pages that will print may be printed by your drum. For best performance, use , the number of paper and toner that you may...it is estimated at approximately 20,000 pages. Purchase a new drum unit to replace the current one. How to replace the Drum Unit CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The printer uses a drum unit to create the print images on , you use only genuine Brother toner. You should be significantly less than this chapter and ...
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Fig 3-14 Electrodes 3-10 Caution To prevent damage to replace the drum unit. 1. Follow these steps to the printer caused by static electricity, do no touch the electrodes shown below. Fig. 3-13 Removing the drum unit assembly ! Open the front cover of the printer and pull out the drum unit assembly. You can also view the drum unit replacement method in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM.
Fig 3-14 Electrodes 3-10 Caution To prevent damage to replace the drum unit. 1. Follow these steps to the printer caused by static electricity, do no touch the electrodes shown below. Fig. 3-13 Removing the drum unit assembly ! Open the front cover of the printer and pull out the drum unit assembly. You can also view the drum unit replacement method in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM.
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...and your right hand. If an unpacked drum unit is recommended to local regulations. Fig. 3-15 Removing the toner cartridge Note Discard the used drum unit according to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever.... If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface. Pull the toner cartridge out of accidental toner spill or scatter. Handle the toner cartridge carefully as it into the printer. Hold down the lock ...
...and your right hand. If an unpacked drum unit is recommended to local regulations. Fig. 3-15 Removing the toner cartridge Note Discard the used drum unit according to put the drum unit on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever.... If toner scatters on a flat, horizontal surface. Pull the toner cartridge out of accidental toner spill or scatter. Handle the toner cartridge carefully as it into the printer. Hold down the lock ...
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4. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. Install the drum unit assembly into the drum unit 5. Fig. 3-17 Installing the drum unit 3-12 X Fig. 3-16 Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge is lifted automatically. ! Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until this position. This Lock Lever is up until it locks into place, indicated by a click.
4. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. Install the drum unit assembly into the drum unit 5. Fig. 3-17 Installing the drum unit 3-12 X Fig. 3-16 Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge is lifted automatically. ! Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until this position. This Lock Lever is up until it locks into place, indicated by a click.