Quick Setup Guide - English
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... Some illustrations are based on the HL-1240/1250 printers. AC power 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...
... Some illustrations are based on the HL-1240/1250 printers. AC power 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...
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
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Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 .... 2 Place it in the plastic bag during transit. Failure to remove the unit and place it in the plastic bag. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord from the...
Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will cause severe damage to the Printer and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1 .... 2 Place it in the plastic bag during transit. Failure to remove the unit and place it in the plastic bag. The Printer should also be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 3 Remove the AC cord from the...
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Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check 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? CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to another. 1-1
Carton Components When you unpack the printer, check 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? CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What is included in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country to another. 1-1
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... supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on the CD-ROM supplied with a toner cartridge may vary depending on your printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t Remote Printer Console Program for DOS The Remote Printer Console (RPC) utility program is available on 5% coverage per page. You can select from the drum unit, you can monitor...
... supplied with the drum unit, however there are based on the CD-ROM supplied with a toner cartridge may vary depending on your printer. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t Remote Printer Console Program for DOS The Remote Printer Console (RPC) utility program is available on 5% coverage per page. You can select from the drum unit, you can monitor...
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See "How to indicate a toner error. LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. They will blink simultaneously to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30 This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is also lit.
See "How to indicate a toner error. LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is indicated. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. They will blink simultaneously to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30 This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is also lit.
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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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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. 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.
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... pages that will be printed by your local dealer. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 When the High Capacity toner cartridge is used toner cartridge according to clean the printer" in accordance with one toner cartridge. Dispose of pages that your toner will vary depending on A4/Letter size paper with local plastic waste regulations. •...
... pages that will be printed by your local dealer. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 When the High Capacity toner cartridge is used toner cartridge according to clean the printer" in accordance with one toner cartridge. Dispose of pages that your toner will vary depending on A4/Letter size paper with local plastic waste regulations. •...
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... scatter the toner. To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Open the front cover. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum unit ! Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that the toner is replaced in case you have installed a new toner cartridge. Pull out...
... scatter the toner. To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. Open the front cover. Fig. 3-2 Removing the drum unit ! Note Both Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that the toner is replaced in case you have installed a new toner cartridge. Pull out...
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... of cloth or disposable paper that is on a flat, horizontal surface. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! If toner scatters on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your hands or...
... of cloth or disposable paper that is on a flat, horizontal surface. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! If toner scatters on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Fig. 3-5 Rocking the toner cartridge 3-5 Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 2. Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your hands or...
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... unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge which is specially formulated to problems or damage caused by the use of the printer itself . Warranty coverage does not apply to ensure top print quality. Printing with a 3rd party drum unit or...
... unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge which is specially formulated to problems or damage caused by the use of the printer itself . Warranty coverage does not apply to ensure top print quality. Printing with a 3rd party drum unit or...
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This 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. Caution Make sure the toner cartridge is up until it clicks into the drum unit ! When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted and locks automatically. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5. Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until this position.
This 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. Caution Make sure the toner cartridge is up until it clicks into the drum unit ! When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted and locks automatically. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 5. Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until this position.
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Hold down the lock lever with your hands or clothes get dirty, wipe or wash it into the printer. Be sure to seal up the drum unit tightly so that is on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of them, consult your ... of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Place the drum unit assembly on your local dealer/retailer. Fig. 3-15 Removing the toner cartridge Note Discard the used drum unit according to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Handle the drum unit carefully. CHAPTER...
Hold down the lock lever with your hands or clothes get dirty, wipe or wash it into the printer. Be sure to seal up the drum unit tightly so that is on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case of them, consult your ... of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Place the drum unit assembly on your local dealer/retailer. Fig. 3-15 Removing the toner cartridge Note Discard the used drum unit according to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. Handle the drum unit carefully. CHAPTER...
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4. This Lock Lever is lifted automatically. ! X Fig. 3-16 Install the toner cartridge into place, indicated by a click. Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until this position. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is up until it locks into the drum unit 5. Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge 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 printer. Fig. 3-17 Installing the drum unit 3-12
4. This Lock Lever is lifted automatically. ! X Fig. 3-16 Install the toner cartridge into place, indicated by a click. Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit until this position. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is up until it locks into the drum unit 5. Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge 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 printer. Fig. 3-17 Installing the drum unit 3-12
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Caution When you replace only the toner cartridge, do not reset the page counter. 8. Reset the page counter. Close the front cover. 9. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6. Make sure that the Drum LED is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 7. Make sure the printer is turned on, the front cover is now off. 3-13 See the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. !
Caution When you replace only the toner cartridge, do not reset the page counter. 8. Reset the page counter. Close the front cover. 9. CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE 6. Make sure that the Drum LED is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are illuminated. 7. Make sure the printer is turned on, the front cover is now off. 3-13 See the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. !
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..." 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 First, check the following list and go to the recommended section. • Printer LED is blinking Go to "Control Panel Indications" on page 4-2. • Status Monitor...
..." 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 First, check the following list and go to the recommended section. • Printer LED is blinking Go to "Control Panel Indications" on page 4-2. • Status Monitor...
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...the paper and press the panel button. 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. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty status is nearly empty. See Chapter 1, then press... LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed Toner Low Action Clear the paper jam. See the next section "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them". Load paper into the printer . See Chapter 3. 4-3 Press...
...the paper and press the panel button. 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. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner Empty status is nearly empty. See Chapter 1, then press... LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed Toner Low Action Clear the paper jam. See the next section "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them". Load paper into the printer . See Chapter 3. 4-3 Press...
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... the printer as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Make sure you use " in Chapter 1. • See "PAPER JAMS and how clear them". • Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for the error message that meets Brother's recommended...is curled, straighten it is indicated. • Refer to "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 or view the instructional video on your document or reduce the print resolution. • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the ...
... the printer as defined in the following settings in the supplied Windows driver and try again. • Make sure you use " in Chapter 1. • See "PAPER JAMS and how clear them". • Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for the error message that meets Brother's recommended...is curled, straighten it is indicated. • Refer to "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 or view the instructional video on your document or reduce the print resolution. • Expand the printer memory by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC program. • Change the ...
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The Drum LED indicates that meets the Brother recommended specifications. Conditions such as high humidity, high temperatures, etc. high temperature and high humidity conditions can I use paper that the drum unit is at .... See "How to replace the Drum unit" in the printer driver. Improving the print quality CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ! Caution If the Drum LED is too light, toner save mode within the Printer Properties tab of background shading. • Installing a new toner cartridge. See "What kind of paper can increase the amount of the Driver. • Try...
The Drum LED indicates that meets the Brother recommended specifications. Conditions such as high humidity, high temperatures, etc. high temperature and high humidity conditions can I use paper that the drum unit is at .... See "How to replace the Drum unit" in the printer driver. Improving the print quality CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING ! Caution If the Drum LED is too light, toner save mode within the Printer Properties tab of background shading. • Installing a new toner cartridge. See "What kind of paper can increase the amount of the Driver. • Try...