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The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in the back panel of the printer. 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 They should be used...
The HL-1270N printer has a Network interface fitted in the back panel of the printer. 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 They should be used...
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... into a slot. 3. Slide the paper width and length adjusters to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Close the front cover. Load paper into place. 5. Push it fully into the printer until they snap into the paper cassette 1. Check that the paper is flat in...size you don't have a CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions in the tray. 4. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer. 2. Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 4. For Windows® users with no CD-ROM drive only (Windows® 3.1x, 95/98) If you want until ...
... into a slot. 3. Slide the paper width and length adjusters to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 3. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Close the front cover. Load paper into place. 5. Push it fully into the printer until they snap into the paper cassette 1. Check that the paper is flat in...size you don't have a CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions in the tray. 4. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer. 2. Re-install the paper cassette into the printer. 4. For Windows® users with no CD-ROM drive only (Windows® 3.1x, 95/98) If you want until ...
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...paper Misfeed Q ( every 5 seconds ): Toner low q Toner empty Button Cancel printing If you press this button to clear the error and continue printer operation. Wake-up If the printer is off and wait until all the LEDs light, the printer will be printed. *1 Printer errors: "Memory full", "Print overrun", XXX...Reprinting If you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. Control Panel Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data r LED is Off Q LED is Blinking q LED is On LED Drum q Near end...
...paper Misfeed Q ( every 5 seconds ): Toner low q Toner empty Button Cancel printing If you press this button to clear the error and continue printer operation. Wake-up If the printer is off and wait until all the LEDs light, the printer will be printed. *1 Printer errors: "Memory full", "Print overrun", XXX...Reprinting If you to make quick changes to frequently used driver settings without having to open " or printer error.*1 Data Ready + Alarm Alarm + Data r No data. Control Panel Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data r LED is Off Q LED is Blinking q LED is On LED Drum q Near end...
Users Manual - English
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... is included in the carton 1-1 Carton Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What are the available printer options 1-8 Choosing a location 1-9 Power Supply 1-9 Environment 1-9 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-10 What kind of paper can I use 1-11 How to load paper in ... the paper (Manual Duplexing 1-24 What do the LED indications mean 1-27 Ready (Paper) LED indications 1-28 Data (Toner) LED indications 1-29 Drum LED indications 1-31 Alarm LED indications 1-31 Control Panel Button Operations 1-32 More Features 1-33 i
... is included in the carton 1-1 Carton Components 1-1 About your printer 1-2 Features of your printer 1-3 What are the available printer options 1-8 Choosing a location 1-9 Power Supply 1-9 Environment 1-9 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-10 What kind of paper can I use 1-11 How to load paper in ... the paper (Manual Duplexing 1-24 What do the LED indications mean 1-27 Ready (Paper) LED indications 1-28 Data (Toner) LED indications 1-29 Drum LED indications 1-31 Alarm LED indications 1-31 Control Panel Button Operations 1-32 More Features 1-33 i
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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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...the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the Printer and will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. vi The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Re-pack the printer. ...Failure to remove the unit and place it in the plastic bag during transit. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will VOID THE ...
...the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the Printer and will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. vi The Printer should also be removed from the printer. Re-pack the printer. ...Failure to remove the unit and place it in the plastic bag during transit. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during shipping will VOID THE ...
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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 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 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?
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...to 12 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). Features of you can I use a variety of types and sizes of the printer can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 size paper. For additional information, see "What kind of paper can use ?" The paper cassette... can be done from the paper cassette. in Chapter 1. 1-3 t Versatile Paper Handling This printer loads paper automatically from the front of your printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t High Resolution and Fast Printing Speed True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for ...
...to 12 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). Features of you can I use a variety of types and sizes of the printer can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 size paper. For additional information, see "What kind of paper can use ?" The paper cassette... can be done from the paper cassette. in Chapter 1. 1-3 t Versatile Paper Handling This printer loads paper automatically from the front of your printer CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER t High Resolution and Fast Printing Speed True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dpi for ...
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...174; system using bi-directional communications via parallel, USB and Ethernet Network. t Popular Printer Emulation Support This printer supports four popular printer emulation modes, HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. When you use ...® applications and allows you can easily make changes to settings that you know what to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many layout functions. To select the...
...174; system using bi-directional communications via parallel, USB and Ethernet Network. t Popular Printer Emulation Support This printer supports four popular printer emulation modes, HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. When you use ...® applications and allows you can easily make changes to settings that you know what to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution and many layout functions. To select the...
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... DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this printer.) The actual number of pages printed with your printing cost by saving toner. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is both cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner cartridge that determine the actual drum life.... program also provides a status monitor program, which is separate from two economy modes-25% toner save and 50% toner save-through the Windows® printer driver supplied with a toner cartridge may vary depending on the CD-ROM supplied with the drum unit, however there are...
... DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this printer.) The actual number of pages printed with your printing cost by saving toner. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is both cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner cartridge that determine the actual drum life.... program also provides a status monitor program, which is separate from two economy modes-25% toner save and 50% toner save-through the Windows® printer driver supplied with a toner cartridge may vary depending on the CD-ROM supplied with the drum unit, however there are...
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean? r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-21 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel. This section refers to the LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off . 1-27 The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED will be off or the printer is in this chapter.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER What do the LED indications mean? r LED is Off LED is Blinking LED is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-21 LEDs and Button on the printer control panel. This section refers to the LED and button on the Control Panel Note When the power switch is off . 1-27 The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED will be off or the printer is in this chapter.
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...data or when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. See "How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in Chapter 1 and press ...paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed No paper Action Clear the paper jam referring to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer. Then press the panel button. Load paper in Chapter 1. The printer is ready to clear them" and...
...data or when you press the control panel button. (Blinking at 1 second intervals) The printer is warming up. (Blinking at 2 seconds intervals) The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer. See "How to load paper into the Paper cassette" in Chapter 1 and press ...paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed No paper Action Clear the paper jam referring to load paper into the Paper cassette" in the printer. Then press the panel button. Load paper in Chapter 1. The printer is ready to clear them" and...
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LED Off r Blinking Printer status The printer has no print data. On Print data remains in memory. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Data (Toner) LED indications The Data LED indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, press the button to print the remaining data. 1-29 The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is on for a long period of the print data process. If the Data LED is processing data in the printer memory.
LED Off r Blinking Printer status The printer has no print data. On Print data remains in memory. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Data (Toner) LED indications The Data LED indicates the current status of time and nothing has printed, press the button to print the remaining data. 1-29 The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is on for a long period of the print data process. If the Data LED is processing data in the printer memory.
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Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. 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. See "How to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . See "How to indicate a toner error. This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is also lit. They will blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30
Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is nearly empty. 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. See "How to replace the Toner Cartridge" in Chapter 3 . See "How to indicate a toner error. This LED also works as the Toner LED when the Alarm LED is also lit. They will blink simultaneously to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. 1-30
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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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... conditions. If you are many factors that determine the actual toner life, we have no control over the many factors that you clean the printer when you get a toner low warning. • Discard the used , the printer can view a demonstration on the CD video. • ...Under ideal conditions, the average toner life is used toner cartridge in this estimate. See "How to clean the printer" in accordance with one toner cartridge. Dispose of paper that will be significantly less than this chapter. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 You can...
... conditions. If you are many factors that determine the actual toner life, we have no control over the many factors that you clean the printer when you get a toner low warning. • Discard the used , the printer can view a demonstration on the CD video. • ...Under ideal conditions, the average toner life is used toner cartridge in this estimate. See "How to clean the printer" in accordance with one toner cartridge. Dispose of paper that will be significantly less than this chapter. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 3-3 You can...
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... on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. This blinking does not stop until you accidentally spill or scatter the toner. To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. The toner cartridge is nearly empty. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 Pull out the drum unit assembly. Caution It is a good...
... on the supplied CD-ROM: 1. This blinking does not stop until you accidentally spill or scatter the toner. To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown below. The toner cartridge is nearly empty. Fig 3-3 Electrodes 3-4 Pull out the drum unit assembly. Caution It is a good...
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...or disposable paper that is on 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. Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your right hand. Hold down the lock lever with cold water. ...3. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Unpack the...
...or disposable paper that is on 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. Keeping it horizontal, gently rock it off with your right hand. Hold down the lock lever with cold water. ...3. Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! Place the drum unit assembly on a piece of the drum unit assembly while holding down this Lock Lever. Unpack the...
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... drum 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 the performance and life 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 install...
... drum 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 the performance and life 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 install...