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  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
    Brother Laser Printer HL-1030/1240/1250 User's Guide Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can print or view this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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    available 1-7 Place the printer 1-8 Power Supply 1-8 Environment 1-8 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows 1-9 What kind of paper can I use 1-10 How to load paper into the Paper Cassette 1-15 How to load a sheet of paper manually 1-18 How to print on both sides of
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    is the Brother print server (NC-2010p) ........ 2-10 Features 2-10 How to add extra Memory (For HL-1250 Only) ... 2-11 How to install additional SIMM memory 2-12 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
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    clear them 4-2 Service call indications 4-4 Error messages in the Status Monitor 4-6 Error message printouts 4-8 Paper Handling 4-10 PAPER JAMS and how to clear them 4-11 Others 4-16 For printing with the Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only)... 4-16 For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only 4-16
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    APPENDIX Printer Technical Specifications A-1 Printing A-1 Functions A-3 Electrical and Mechanical A-4 Parallel Interface Specifications A-5 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface (HL-1240/1250 Only A-7 Resident Font (HL-1240/1250 Only A-8 HL-1240 A-8 Bitmapped Fonts A-8 HL-1250 A-8
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    The following conventions are used in this User's Guide: Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. ! Caution Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer.  Note Indicates notes and useful tips to
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    is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier. ! Caution When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag. Failure to remove the
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    USA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618 In CANADA Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd. - Marketing Dept. 1, rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6 BBS For downloading drivers from our Bulletin Board Service, call
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    in the carton Components When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts: Drum unit assembly (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Printer CD-ROM Documents Floppy disk Fig. 1-1 Components in the Printer Carton Components may differ from one country
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    down output tray Front cover Manual feed paper guides Fig. 1-2 Front View Rear cover Modular jack for lower tray unit Power switch AC power inlet Parallel Interface connector USB (Universal Serial Bus Interface) connector (HL-12401250 Only) Fig. 1-3 HL-1030/1240 Rear View 1-2 Power switch AC
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    with microfine toner and up to 10 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). HL-1240 : True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode), True 300 x 300 dots per inch (dpi) (PCL mode) with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per minute (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper). HL-1250 : True
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    Printer Emulation Support (For HL-1240/1250 Only) These printers support the following popular printer emulation modes. The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4). The HL-1250 supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. When you use DOS application software or Windows
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    Enhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in the printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which can automatically compress graphic and font data efficiently into the printer's memory. You can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600
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    a toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of print job, the figures quoted are based on 5% coverage per page. You can print up to 20,000 pages with the drum unit, however there are many factors that determine the actual drum life. t Bar Code Print (HL-1250 Only) This printer can
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    NC-2010p) An optional Network print server Brother NC-2010p is available, which allows your printer to be connected to your Network via the parallel interface. See "What is the Brother print server (NC-2010p)" in Chapter 2  Lower Tray Unit (LT-400) (HL-1250 Only) A lower tray unit expands the
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    a blind or a heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight when the printer is unavoidably set up near a window. • Do not place the printer near devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shocks or vibrations. • Do not
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    for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in 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
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    of paper can I use Media Type Paper cassette (standard) Paper type cut sheet Manual feed slot Transparencies cut sheet envelope organizer Transparencies Labels other sizes Optional lower paper cut sheet cassette (For HL-1250 Only) Paper size letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6, and legal
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    recommend you use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser printers. • The printing speed may change, depending on the paper size and the media type in use, in order to avoid damage to the printer. Paper Capacity Upper Paper Cassette A4/Letter paper: Transparencies Approx. 250
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    printer before problems feeding from the paper cassette, use the manual feed slot and try again. Use neutral paper. Do not use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum unit. Make sure that you have selected the appropriate media type in the printer driver for optimum printing. The print
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    to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together. The glue that is used might cause damage to the printer. Before using any paper, make sure that it is not curled. If it is, you should straighten the paper as much as possible. Feeding curled
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    with self-adhesive closures • Envelopes of baggy construction • Envelopes not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes already printed by a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Fig. 1-6 Envelopes Printable
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    to load paper into the Paper Cassette  1. Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer. Fig. 1-8 Pull out the paper cassette  2. Adjust the paper guides at the right and rear of the paper cassette to match the paper size you want to load. Make sure that the tip of the
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     3. Load paper into the paper cassette. Make sure that the paper is flat in the cassette at all four corners. Fig. 1-10 Load the paper  Note Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur. Paper should
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    it is inserted fully into the printer.  Note • Extend the Output tray extension flap to prevent the paper from sliding off the face down output tray. Fig. 1-12 Extend the Output tray extension flap • We recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after printing if you choose not to extend
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    insert paper into the manual feed slot. • If the paper you are printing is between A4 and A6 in size, and between 64 g/m2 and 105 g/m2 we recommend that you use the paper cassette. You may also view the technique of loading one sheet of paper manually in the instructional video on the supplied
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     1. Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-19
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    Fig. 1-14 Select manual feed mode  2. Send the print data to the printer.  Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor until you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-15 No paper 1-20
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    . Fig. 1-16 Set the width of the manual feed slot paper guides  4. Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with both hands until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Hold the paper in this position until the printer feeds the paper in automatically a short distance and
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    printer driver.  2. Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. Fig. 1-18 Lift up the rear cover  3. Send the print data as usual.  Note A "NO PAPER" message is shown in the Status Monitor until you insert a sheet of paper into the manual feed slot. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig
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    paper into the manual feed slot with both hands until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Hold the paper in this position until the printer feeds the paper in automatically a short distance and then let go of the paper.  6. After the printer ejects the printed page, insert
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    on both sides of the paper (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 all enable manual duplex printing. For more information about how to make the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver. Guidelines for printing on both sides of the
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    of the paper from the paper cassette  1. Select the required manual duplex printing mode from the driver.  2. The printer will automatically print all the even numbered pages on one side of the paper first.  3. Remove the printed even numbered pages from the output tray and re-insert them
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    even numbered pages from the output tray and re-insert them in order into the manual feed slot, loading the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face up, and the top of the printed side towards the printer. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Fig. 1-22 Paper operation for the
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    are used in the illustrations in this chapter. r LED is Off LED is Blinking  LED is On Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 1-23 LEDs and Button on the Control Panel  Note When the power switch is off or the printer is in sleep mode, all LEDs including the Ready LED are off. 1-27
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    is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer lowers. The printer is ready to print. This LED also works as the Paper LED with the Alarm LED. They blink simultaneously to indicate a paper error LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam Action Clear
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    Data (Toner) LED indications CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The Data LED indicates the current status of the print data process. LED Off r Blinking Printer status The printer has no print data. The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is processing data in memory. On Print
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    Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3 . LED Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Toner low Action Indicates that the toner cartridge is nearly empty. Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when Toner empty is indicated. Blinking every 5 seconds Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Toner
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    the drum unit" in Chapter 3. Alarm LED indications The Alarm LED blinks (with no other LEDs) to indicate a printer error status such as "COVER OPEN" or "MEMORY FULL." If any other error occurs, the printer indicates the error by blinking the Alarm LED with another LED or by printing an error report
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    state. Form Feed If the Data LED is on, press the button. The printer prints any data remaining in the printer memory: this operation is called "Form Feed." Error Recovery If an error occurs, the printer will recover from some errors automatically. If the error does not clear automatically, press
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    is as if it was turned off, but the printer can still receive data from the computer. Receiving a print file or document automatically wakes up the printer to start printing. Pressing the button also wakes up the printer.  Note • When the printer goes into sleep mode, the fan will not stop until
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    execute the selected option. LED Lit Drum Ready Alarm Data Choice Test sample page Print Config & Print Fonts I Factory Reset Hex Dump Print Function The printer prints a test sample page. The printer returns to the ready status after printing. The printer prints the current configuration of the
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    and supplies, and you can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Supplies Item 1 Toner cartridge 2 Drum unit 3 Print Server Information See page 3-3 See page 3-9 See page 2-10 1 2 3 Item 1 Lower Tray Unit 2 Serial Interface 3 SIMM Features Paper
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    HL-1250 Only) The lower tray unit is an optional device that functions as a third paper source. It can contain a maximum of 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2). To obtain the optional lower tray unit, please consult the dealer or store where you purchased the printer ) Weight and capacity 64 to 105 g/m2
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    use the SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-100M) Connection (For HL-1250 Only) To connect the printer to a DOS computer with a serial interface or to print at 300 dpi. The serial interface board is installed onto the main controller board inside the printer. For installation details, see the instruction guide
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    or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface (For HL-1250 Only)  Note This section is only for printer models which have had the serial interface installed. ! If necessary, select the interface type as follows:  1. Make sure that the printer is in the off-line state.  2. Select the RS-422A(Apple) or
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    Icon (for Windows application software only) or within your AUTOEXEC.BAT file using MODE commands. For information on serial interface parameters, see the user's guide of your computer or software. • Do not alter the dual in - line package (DIP) switch settings when the printer power is on. If
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    Data Length Stop Bit Parity Parity Protocol Robust Xon On (up) See Table 2 See Table 2 7 bits 2 bits See Table 3. See Table 3. Xon/Xoff + DTR On Off (down) 8 bits 1 bit selector 8, the printer sends Xon signals at one second intervals to the connected computer until it receives data. It is
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    RS-100M Interface Connector 876 543 21 Fig. 2-4 Interface Connector Pin Assignment Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal IBM(RS-232C) Apple(RS-422A) DTR DTR DSR DSR TxD TxD- 0V 0V RxD RxD- TxD+ N.C. RxD+ CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS 2-7
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    models which have had the serial interface installed. You need a serial interface cable with an 8-pin, DIN-type connector to connect your printer and computer.  Note • Consult your dealer for a serial interface cable. • If you are a Macintosh user, you can easily find the necessary cable at a local
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    that the power switch is turned off. ! Caution Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting the interface cables, or the printer may be damaged.  2. Insert and secure the parallel interface connector from the computer into the parallel interface port of the
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    to share a Brother printer on a 10 Mbit Ethernet network. Any user can print their job as if the printer was directly connected to their computer. No special software is required on the host computers and users on DEC, UNIX, Novell, AppleTalk, LAN Server/Warp Server, Windows NT, Windows 95/98
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    HL-1250 Only) The HL-1030/1240 printer has 2 Mbyte of standard memory and is not able to be upgraded with additional memory. The HL-1250 printer A4 Legal 300 dpi 2 MB 3 MB 600 dpi 6 MB 6 MB This printer can accept memory SIMM with the following specifications: Speed Pin Type Height Output 60
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     Note The HL-1250 can also support a resolution of true 600 dpi and 1200 x 600 dpi under Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 with the supplied printer driver. We recommend you expand the printer memory to avoid any memory full errors.  Note The printer has only one slot for a SIMM
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    2 OPTIONS ! Caution Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the AC cord to the printer before installing or removing the SIMM to/from the main controller PCB.  2. Open the rear cover. wrist strap, or frequently touch the surface of the antistatic package or bare metal on the printer. 2-13
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    the two screws. Close the rear cover.  7. Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from your computer. Plug the power cord into the AC outlet and turn is installed correctly, you should perform a Test Print "Print Configuration" which will print the current total memory size.  Note If you
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    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
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    50,000 pages * 50,000 pages * 50,000 pages * To purchase replacement Call customer support Call customer support Call customer support * The actual number of printed pages may vary depending on your average type of print job and type of paper. The figures quoted are based upon 5% coverage per page
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    pages at 5% coverage on A4/Letter size paper with one toner cartridge. When the High capacity toner cartridge is used, approximately 6,000 pages can be printed under the same conditions. When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner) LEDs blink once every 5 seconds to indicate
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    not stop until you have installed a new toner cartridge. The toner cartridge is replaced in the following way. You can also view the toner cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM:  1. Open the front cover. Pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig. 3-2 Removing the
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    containing the old toner cartridge on a flat, horizontal surface, and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly while pushing the lock lever down with your right hand. Fig. 3-4 Removing the old toner cartridge ! Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your
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    life of a genuine Brother drum unit. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of 3rd party toner or 3rd party toner cartridges. • Printing with a 3rd party drum unit or OPC drum may reduce not only the printing quality but also the quality and life of the printer itself. It may
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    by a click. When the toner cartridge is installed correctly, the lock lever is lifted automatically. X Fig. 3-9 Installing the toner cartridge into the drum unit ! Caution Make sure that the toner cartridge is installed correctly, or the toner cartridge may separate from the drum unit when you hold
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    position before reinstalling the drum unit assembly. Home Position (v) Fig. 3-10 Cleaning the primary corona wire ! Caution Make sure that you return the tab to the home position (v mark position) before reinstalling the drum unit assembly into the printer or printed pages may have vertical stripes
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    output print quality even before the Drum LED lights, then the drum unit should be replaced. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 3-12 Drum unit nearly at the end of its Life ! Caution • When removing the drum unit, handle it carefully as it may contain toner. • You should clean the printer when
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    Follow these steps to replace the drum unit. You can also view the drum unit replacement method in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM:  1. Open the front cover of the printer and pull out the drum unit assembly. Fig. 3-13 Removing the drum unit assembly ! Caution Do not touch the
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    toner cartridge carefully as it contains toner. If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, wipe or wash it off with cold water immediately.  3. Unpack the new drum unit. ! Caution • Only unpack a drum unit immediately before you need to install it into the printer. If an unpacked drum
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    from the drum unit when you hold the drum unit assembly. X Fig.3-16 Install the toner cartridge into the drum unit  5. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. Fig. 3-17 Installing the drum unit Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is open and the Drum and Alarm LEDs are
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    CHAPTER 3 MAINTENANCE   6. Reset the page counter referring to the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. ! Caution Do not reset the page counter when you replace the toner cartridge only.  7. Close the front cover.  8. Make sure that the Drum LED is now off. 3-13
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    How to clean the printer Clean the printer exterior and interior periodically. If printed pages get stained with toner, clean the printer interior and drum unit. Cleaning the printer exterior  Note Clean the printer exterior using the information in the following instructions. This is also shown in
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    for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinners or benzene will damage the surface of the printer.  3. Wipe dirt and dust away from the printer exterior with the damp cloth and allow the printer to dry completely before turning the power on again.  4. Plug in the power cord. 3-15
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    Cleaning the printer interior and Drum Unit  Note Clean the printer interior and the drum unit using information in the following instructions. This is also shown in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM.  1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. Warning • There are high
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    with a soft dry cloth. Scanner Window Fig. 3-21 Cleaning the scanner window ! Caution • Do not touch the scanner window with your fingers. • Do not wipe the scanner window with cleaning alcohol (isophorol). • Handle the drum unit carefully as it contains toner. If toner scatters and your hands or
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    . ! Caution Be sure to position the tab at the home position, or printed pages may have vertical stripes.  7. Install the drum unit assembly into the printer. See the section "How to replace the Drum unit" earlier in this Chapter.  8. Close the front cover.  9. Plug in the power cord and turn
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    CHAPTER4 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 installed correctly. • The Front
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    to correct it. The printer automatically recovers from most errors, but you may also need to reset the printer with the panel button as described below. For example, the following are the indications when the toner is low. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-1 LED indications caused
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    Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Error Paper jam No paper Misfeed Toner low CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Action Clear the paper jam by referring to the next section "PAPER JAMS and how to clear them". Press the panel button if the printer does not automatically resume printing
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    . Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-2 LED indications caused by a fuser malfunction error Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data Fuser malfunction r r r Laser BD malfunction r r r Scanner malfunction r r ROM error r r r Service Call Drum Ready Alarm Data
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    TROUBLESHOOTING If you see any of these service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds, then turn it on and try to print again. If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call indication after turning on the printer, consult your dealer or our authorized service
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    to replace the Toner cartridge' in Chapter 3 or view the instructional video on the CD-ROM. • Press the panel button to print the data remaining in the printer. • If this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the
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    document. RESOLUTION ADAPTED (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution.) FUSER MALFUNCTION LASER BD MALFUNCTION SCANNER MALFUNCTION D-RAM ERROR NV-RAM ERROR MAIN MOTOR ERROR ENGINE INTERFACE ERROR (For HL-1250 Only) · Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available
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    not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution. (For HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available SIMM. Refer to 'How to add extra Memory' in Chapter 2. Set page protection to ON by using the supplied Windows driver or RPC
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    CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Error Message SERIAL INTERFACE OVERRUN ERROR (HL-1250 Only) SERIAL INTERFACE INPUT BUFFER OVERFLOW (HL-1250 Only) Action • Press the control panel button to resume printing. • If the error occurs again, the interface's hardware may be damaged. Please consult your dealer.
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    in Chapter 1. Problem The printer does not load paper. The printer does not load paper from the manual feed slot. The printer will not load envelopes. A paper jam has occurred. The printer does not print into the output tray. The printer does not print on the specified paper. (HL-1250 with optional
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    4 TROUBLESHOOTING PAPER JAMS and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates by lighting the LEDs as shown below. Drum Ready Paper Alarm Toner Data Fig. 4-3 LED indication caused by a paper jam Warning After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are
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    can view the paper jam instructional video on the CD-ROM. If the jammed paper is removed completely by using the information in the following steps, you can close the paper cassette first, then close the front cover and the printer will resume printing automatically. If the printer does not resume
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     2. Pull any jammed paper up and out of the printer. CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 4-6 Pull the jammed paper up and out  3. Open the front cover. 4-13
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    TROUBLESHOOTING  4. Remove the drum unit assembly. Pull any jammed paper up and out of the printer. Do not remove the drum unit assembly with additional force at this time if you cannot remove it easily. Instead, pull the edge of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. Fig. 4-7 Remove the drum
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    to pull the paper towards the back of the printer, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and may result in toner scatter on the next printed page or pages. Print a few copies of the test page until the toner scatter on the printed pages stops. Fig. 4-10 Pull the jammed paper  6. Close the rear
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    DIP switches. For DOS users (For HL-1240/1250 Only) Problem Unable to print from application software. Recommendation • Check that the DOS application software interface settings match that of your printer : for example, if you are using a parallel printer cable, you would most likely set your
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    CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING For Apple Macintosh Computers user using RS-100M (For HL-1250 Only) Problem Unable to print from application software. Recommendation • Make sure that the supplied Macintosh printer driver is installed in the System Folder and it is selected with Chooser. • Check the PORT
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    cause this print defect to occur. • If the whole page is too light, toner save mode may be on. Disable toner save mode within the Printer Properties tab of the Driver. • Try installing a new toner cartridge. See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. • Try installing a new drum unit. See
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    abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow print CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Recommendation • Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. A rough surfaced paper may cause the problem. See "What kind of paper can I use" in Chapter 1. • The drum unit may be damaged. Install a new drum unit. See
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    examples Recommendation • If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have glue from label stock on the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit as follows 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) 1. Position the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact
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    with 94 mm anything sharp such as ball-point pen etc. (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) • The drum unit may be damaged. Install a new drum unit. See "How to replace the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. White Spots Printed pages have white spots in black text and graphics at intervals of 94 mm (3.7 in.). 94
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    the Drum unit" in Chapter 3. • The toner cartridge may be damaged. Install a new toner cartridge. See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. Make sure that a torn piece of paper is not inside the printer covering the scanner window. • The fixing unit may be smudged. Call customer support
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    or creases Recommendation • You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. See "How to clean the printer" in Chapter 3. • The toner cartridge may be damaged. Install a new toner cartridge. See "How to replace the Toner cartridge" in Chapter 3. • Make sure the paper or
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    the device options tab in the printer driver. • Press the panel button to print the data remaining in the printer. • If this does not clear the error, reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution. (HL-1250 Only) • Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 99
    CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem My headers or footers appear when I view my document on screen but do not show up when I print them. (For connecting using the RS-232C/422A interface on HL-1250 Only) The printer prints the first couple of pages correctly, then some pages have text missing.
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    by semiconductor laser beam scanning Wavelength: Output: HL-1030: 780 nm 5 mW max 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows ) HL-1240: 600 dots/inch (under Brother Printing Solution for Windows) 300 dots/inch (under DOS and other operating systems) HL-1250: 1200 (H) x 600
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    pages/high capacity toner cartridge 3,000 pages/standard toner cartridge When A4 or letter-size paper is loaded from the paper cassette When printing A4- or letter-size paper at 5% print coverage. NOTE: Toner life expectancy will vary depending on the type of average print job printed. Drum unit
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    CD Emulation HL-1030: HL-1240: HL-1250: Printer Driver Interface Memory HL-1030/1240 : HL-1250: Diagnostics TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for Windows are provided on the supplied CD. Quantity of fonts is 35. Brother Printing Solution for Windows Brother Printing Solution for Windows HP LaserJet
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    Source Power Consumption Noise Temperature Humidity Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight U.S.A. and Canada: Europe and Australia: Printing (average): Stand-by: Sleep (HL-1030/1240): (HL-1250): Printing: Sleep: Operating: Non operational: Operating: Storage: A4 paper cassette: Legal paper cassette: (US and
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     Note • To ensure best quality performance use an IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable between the printer and your computer. Only IEEE 1284 cables support all of the advanced printing capabilities, like bi-directional communication. These cables will be clearly marked with "IEEE-1284". • We
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    has the pin connections above must be used. Pin 1 18 2 19 3 4 20 5 6 21 7 8 22 9 10 24 11 23 12 13 14 25 16 15 17 Shield Pin 1 19 2 20 3 21 4 22 5 23 6 24 7 25 8 26 9 27 10 28 11 29 12 17 13 15 14 30 31 33 32 34 36 35
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    APPENDIX USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface (For HL-1240/1250 Only) Interface connector 2 1 4 3 Fig. A-2 USB interface connector Pin Assignment Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Signal Vcc (+5V) - Data + Data Ground Serial Data Serial Data + A-7
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    this printer. HL-1240: Bitmapped Fonts • Brougham 10 (12 point) Normal, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic (Portrait & Landscape) • Brougham 12 (10 point) Normal, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic (Portrait & Landscape) • Letter Gothic 16.66 (8.5 point) Normal, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic (Portrait & Landscape) HL-1250
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 108
    , Bold, BoldOblique) • PC Tennessee Roman (Italic, Bold, BoldItalic) • PC Brussels Light (Italic, Demi, DemiItalic) • Utah (Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique) • Utah Condensed (Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique) Microsoft Windows 3.1 TrueType Compatible Fonts • BR Symbol • Helsinki (Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 109
    HL-1240/1250 Only) OCR Symbol Sets (HL-1250 Only) When the OCR-A or OCR-B font is selected, the corresponding symbol set is always used. • OCR-A • OCR-B HP LaserJet IIP Mode (HL-1240) Roman 8 (8U) ISO Latin1 (0N) PC-8 (10U) PC-850 (12U) PC-852 (17U) PC-8 Turkish (9T) Windows Spanish (1S) A-10
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 110
    PC-8 Turkish German UK ASCII I French I Danish I Italy Spanish Swedish IBM Mode (HL-1250 Only) PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 PC-860 PC-863 Japanese Norwegian Danish set, print the CHARSETS.PRN file from the "Print form" option in the Direct Access Menu of the Remote Printer Console Program. A-11
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 111
    t HP LaserJet IIP/ HP LaserJet 6P (HL-1250 only) A-12
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 112
    APPENDIX The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see the Roman 8 character set. A-13
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 113
    t HP LaserJet IIP/6P, EPSON FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL t EPSON FX-850 A-14
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 114
    APPENDIX The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the US ASCII character set. For other characters, see the US ASCII character set. A-15
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 115
    trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark Guide are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual errors relating to the publication. ©1999 Brother Industries Ltd. A-16
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 116
    704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 Model Numbers : HL-12 Product Options : ALL complies with Part 15 , if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 117
    , monitors, printers, facsimile receivers and copy machines world-wide. As an International ENERGY STAR partner, Brother Industries, Ltd or less. Laser Safety (For 110-120 V Model Only) This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 118
    printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. MANUFACTURED: Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Brother this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Declaration of Conformity (For Europe) We, Brother Industries,
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 119
    KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. Caution Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 120
    is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power, consult a qualified electrician. Disconnect device This printer must be installed near a power outlet which is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the power
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 121
    fuse. Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug with the cover omitted. WARNING - THIS PRINTER MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED. The wires in the mains cord are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green and yellow: Ground Blue: Neutral Brown: Live The colours of the wiring in the
  • Brother International HL 1250 | Users Manual - English - Page 122
    A-3 error recoverable 4-2 error unrecoverable 4-4 -F- Factory Reset 1-34 front cover 1-2 -H- hex dump print 1-34 INDEX high resolution control 1-5 HRC 1-5 -I- IBM 2-4 interface A-3 -L- LED 1-27 LEDs 1-27 lower paper cassette 1-10 lower tray unit 1-7, 2-2 -M- manual feed paper guide
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    printer driver A-3 printer status monitor 1-4 protocol 2-6 -Q- quick print setup 1-4 -R- Ready LED 1-28 rear cover 1-2 rear paper guide 1-2 Remote Printer Console 1-4 resident font A-8 resolution 1-3, A-1 robust 2-6 RPC 1-4 RS-232C 2-4 RS-422A 2-4 -S- scalable font A-9 scanner window
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Brother Laser Printer
HL-1030/1240/1250
User’s Guide
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can print or view this
manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.