Quick Setup Guide - English
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... cord Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk CD-ROM includes : Initial Setup instructions Printer driver Fonts User's Guide Instructional Video Network Utilities Floppy disk includes: Printer driver for Windows® only The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in the back panel of the printer. Save all packing materials and...
... cord Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk CD-ROM includes : Initial Setup instructions Printer driver Fonts User's Guide Instructional Video Network Utilities Floppy disk includes: Printer driver for Windows® only The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in the back panel of the printer. Save all packing materials and...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...length adjusters to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Rock it snaps into a slot. 3. Step 2 Load paper into the paper cassette. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 4. Check that the paper is flat in this... section. Push it fully into the printer until they snap into place. 5. Step 1 Install the drum unit assembly 1....
...length adjusters to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Rock it snaps into a slot. 3. Step 2 Load paper into the paper cassette. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 4. Check that the paper is flat in this... section. Push it fully into the printer until they snap into place. 5. Step 1 Install the drum unit assembly 1....
Users Manual - English
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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
Users Manual - English
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... insured with the carrier. ! Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the Drum unit assembly. 2 Place it in the plastic bag. Re-pack the printer. Failure to avoid any reason you save and ...use the original packaging. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to remove the unit and place it in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC...
... insured with the carrier. ! Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 Remove the Drum unit assembly. 2 Place it in the plastic bag. Re-pack the printer. Failure to avoid any reason you save and ...use the original packaging. Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to remove the unit and place it in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC...
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Carton Components When 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? 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 unpack the printer, check to another. 1-1
Carton Components When 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? 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 unpack the printer, check to another. 1-1
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... per page. For example, you can print up to easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup, and emulations. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. You can print draft copies for this RPC...to 6,000 pages is both cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner cartridge that determine the actual drum life. This printer consumes less than 6 Watts when in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this printer.) The actual number of 5 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-A...
... per page. For example, you can print up to easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup, and emulations. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. You can print draft copies for this RPC...to 6,000 pages is both cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner cartridge that determine the actual drum life. This printer consumes less than 6 Watts when in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this printer.) The actual number of 5 • EAN-8 • EAN-13 • UPC-A...
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Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30 LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. See "How to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is also lit. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. They will blink simultaneously to indicate a toner error.
Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30 LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. See "How to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is also lit. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. They will blink simultaneously to indicate a toner error.
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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 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. CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages that appear on the LEDs.
These messages prompt you to 20,000 pages * See 3-9 3-1 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. CHAPTER3 MAINTENANCE CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE The following are maintenance messages that appear on the LEDs.
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...paper that you use in case you get a toner low warning. • Discard the used toner cartridge according to clean the printer" in accordance with one toner cartridge. Dispose of pages that your average document type. (i.e. The actual number of the used toner... your toner. How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE When the Standard Capacity toner cartridge is used, the printer can print approximately 3,000 pages at approximately 3,000 pages (Standard Capacity toner cartridge) / 6,000 pages (High Capacity toner cartridge). standard letter, detailed graphics, etc.) ...
...paper that you use in case you get a toner low warning. • Discard the used toner cartridge according to clean the printer" in accordance with one toner cartridge. Dispose of pages that your average document type. (i.e. The actual number of the used toner... your toner. How to replace the Toner Cartridge CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE When the Standard Capacity toner cartridge is used, the printer can print approximately 3,000 pages at approximately 3,000 pages (Standard Capacity toner cartridge) / 6,000 pages (High Capacity toner cartridge). standard letter, detailed graphics, etc.) ...
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...accidentally spill or scatter the toner. To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in case you have installed a new toner cartridge. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum unit ! Caution It is ... on a piece of cloth or disposable paper in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 The toner cartridge is nearly empty. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that the toner is replaced in the following way...
...accidentally spill or scatter the toner. To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in case you have installed a new toner cartridge. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum unit ! Caution It is ... on a piece of cloth or disposable paper in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 The toner cartridge is nearly empty. Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that the toner is replaced in the following way...
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... down the lock lever with cold water. 3. If toner scatters on your right hand. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it from side to side 5 or 6 ...times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Pull the toner cartridge out of cloth or disposable paper that is on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Place the...
... down the lock lever with cold water. 3. If toner scatters on your right hand. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it from side to side 5 or 6 ...times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Pull the toner cartridge out of cloth or disposable paper that is on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Place the...
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... cartridges are ready to the performance and life of the printer itself . Warranty coverage does not apply to ensure top print quality. Printing with a 3rd party drum unit or OPC drum may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of a genuine Brother drum... unit. Do not touch the shaded part shown below. Warranty coverage does not apply to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you remove the protective cover. Remove the protective cover. 4. ...
... cartridges are ready to the performance and life of the printer itself . Warranty coverage does not apply to ensure top print quality. Printing with a 3rd party drum unit or OPC drum may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of a genuine Brother drum... unit. Do not touch the shaded part shown below. Warranty coverage does not apply to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you remove the protective cover. Remove the protective cover. 4. ...
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Caution Make sure the toner cartridge is lifted and locks automatically. This Lock Lever is up until it clicks into the drum unit ! Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until this position. 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. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5.
Caution Make sure the toner cartridge is lifted and locks automatically. This Lock Lever is up until it clicks into the drum unit ! Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until this position. 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. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5.
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... on a piece of cloth or disposable paper that toner powder does not spill out of accidental toner spill or scatter. Handle the toner cartridge carefully as it into the printer. If you need to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Handle the drum unit carefully. Caution Only...
... on a piece of cloth or disposable paper that toner powder does not spill out of accidental toner spill or scatter. Handle the toner cartridge carefully as it into the printer. If you need to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Handle the drum unit carefully. Caution Only...
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This Lock Lever is up until it locks into place, indicated by a click. Install the drum unit assembly into the drum unit 5. X Fig. 3-16 Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge is lifted automatically. ! 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. Fig. 3-17 Installing the drum unit 3-12 Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until this position. 4.
This Lock Lever is up until it locks into place, indicated by a click. Install the drum unit assembly into the drum unit 5. X Fig. 3-16 Install the toner cartridge into the printer. Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge is lifted automatically. ! 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. Fig. 3-17 Installing the drum unit 3-12 Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until this position. 4.
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Make sure the printer is turned on, the front cover is now off. 3-13 Reset the page counter. See the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! Make sure that the Drum LED is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 7. Close the front cover. 9. Caution When you replace only the toner cartridge, do not reset the page counter. 8. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6.
Make sure the printer is turned on, the front cover is now off. 3-13 Reset the page counter. See the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! Make sure that the Drum LED is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 7. Close the front cover. 9. Caution When you replace only the toner cartridge, do not reset the page counter. 8. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6.
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... print If you did not solve your problem in the following list and go to the recommended section. • Printer LED is blinking Go to "Control Panel Indications" on page 4-2. • Status Monitor Error Message appears Go to "Error messages in the paper cassette... Identifying your problem First, check the following: • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective parts have been removed. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are problems with the above checks, please find your problem with :- • Print...
... print If you did not solve your problem in the following list and go to the recommended section. • Printer LED is blinking Go to "Control Panel Indications" on page 4-2. • Status Monitor Error Message appears Go to "Error messages in the paper cassette... Identifying your problem First, check the following: • The power plug is connected correctly and the printer is turned on. • All of the protective parts have been removed. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are problems with the above checks, please find your problem with :- • Print...
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... section "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them". Load paper into the printer . Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. (every 5 seconds) Drum Ready Paperr Alarm Tonneerr Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. Press... the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. See Chapter 3. 4-3 Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty status is nearly empty. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING LED Drum ...
... section "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them". Load paper into the printer . Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. (every 5 seconds) Drum Ready Paperr Alarm Tonneerr Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Reinstall the paper and press the panel button. Press... the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing. See Chapter 3. 4-3 Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty status is nearly empty. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING LED Drum ...
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... how clear them". • Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Error Messages in the Status Monitor The Status Monitor will vary depending on your document or reduce the print resolution. • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver...
... how clear them". • Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Error Messages in the Status Monitor The Status Monitor will vary depending on your document or reduce the print resolution. • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver...