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- Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
Brother Laser Printer HL-1260e/HL-1660 USER'S GUIDE I - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 2
Incorporated. All other brand and product names mentioned in this user's guide are registered trademarks or trademarks of respective companies. Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 3
In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 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: In - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 4
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 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 5
Supply 2-4 Environment 2-4 SETTING UP THE PRINTER 2-5 Opening and Closing the Printer 2-5 Removing the Protective Parts 2-6 Installing the Toner Cartridge 2-7 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-11 Connecting the Printer to Your Computer 2-17 Turning the Printer On and Off 2-19 Plugging - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 6
User Settings 3-10 Factory Settings 3-10 PAPER HANDLING 3-11 Print Media 3-11 Paper Size 3-11 Using Envelopes 3-13 Cassette Feed 3-15 Manual Feed 3-16 Face Down Print Delivery 3-17 Face Up Print Delivery 3-17 CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 4-1 DISPLAY AND LAMPS 4-1 Display 4-1 Printer Status - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 7
Switch Settings in BR-Script Mode 4-11 MODE Switch Settings in HP-GL Mode 4-13 Basic Operation Procedures 4-15 Operation Example: Selecting the EXIT MODE 4-48 FONT Switch 4-49 Setting the Font and Symbol Set in the HP LaserJet 4+ Mode ... 4-49 Setting the Font and Character Set in the EPSON FX - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 8
USER'S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE 4-64 SHIFT Switch 4-64 EMULATION Switch 4-65 About Emulation Modes 4-67 ECONOMY Switch 4-69 TONER SAVE MODE 4-69 POWER SAVE MODE 4-69 FEEDER Switch 4-70 FEEDER 4-70 MP FIRST 4-72 MANUAL FEED 4-73 MP TRAY SETTING 4-73 MEDIA TYPE 4-74 DUPLEX MODE 4-75 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 9
Empty Message 6-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 6-2 Cleaning 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Exterior 6-5 Cleaning the Printer Interior 6-6 CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1 Operator Call Messages 7-1 Error Messages 7-3 Service Call Messages 7-5 Possible Troubles 7-6 Paper Jam - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 10
USER'S GUIDE RS-232C Serial Interface Appendix-11 Standard Specifications Appendix-11 Interface -22 IBM Mode Appendix-25 HP-GL Mode Appendix-27 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces Appendix-32 Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType and Type 1 Font - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 11
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the the instructions, may printer to operate properly and safely. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. International Energy Star Compliance Statement (For HL-1660 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 12
USER'S GUIDE Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement (For Canada only) ministère des Communications. Laser Safety (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) Radiation Performance Standard - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 13
specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Radio Interference(220-240 V model only) This printer complies with EN55022( is attached in countries where required. This printer has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 14
USER'S GUIDE For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasers plug supplied with this printer is not suitable for - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 15
with the following code : GREEN AND YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL BROWN : LIVE The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this printer may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug. If you need to fit a different plug, proceed as follows. Remove - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 16
USER'S GUIDE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (EUROPE) We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, which is registered by BSI Quality Assurance and JQA Quality Assurance. Brother Industries, Ltd., Kariya Plant 1-5, Kitajizoyama, Noda-cho, Kariya - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 17
helps you troubleshoot the printer in case of problems. APPENDICES contain detailed technical information on the printer as well as the character sets and a quick reference guide to the printer control commands. (Disk) INDEX provides an alphabetical list of the contents of this manual and the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 18
before you print out the additional chapters included on the floppy disk. • This user's guide contains instructions or steps to teach you various operations of the printer. Remember that the instructions start with the factory settings, particularly in Chapter 2 and Chapter 3. If you change - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 19
computer and MS-DOS® or Windows 95 / Windows 3.1. 3. Insert the printer User's Guide floppy disk into the floppy disk drive A of your computer. It is assumed that A: is your floppy disk drive in this description. 4. Install the Disk Manual into your computer. (for DOS user) Type A:\INSTALL and press - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 20
-Free Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge can print up to 6,000 single-sided pages. The one piece, easy-to-replace toner cartridge does not require difficult maintenance. Just install it. See 2-7. Advanced Photoscale Technology This printer can print graphics in 256 shades of gray in HP® LaserJet - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 21
Hewlett-Packard® laser printer-LaserJet 4+ (PCL® 5e), PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2) printers, the industry-standard HP-GL™ plotter as well as EPSON® FX-850™, and IBM® Proprinter XL® printers. You can print with all application programs that support one of these - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 22
'S GUIDE Automatic Emulation Selection This printer can automatically select the printer emulation mode depending on the print commands it receives from the computer software. With this feature, many users can share the printer on a network. See page 3-3. Data Compression Technology This printer - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 23
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 / Windows 95 TrueType™ Compatible Fonts: • BR Symbol • Helsinki, Oblique, Bold, BoldOblique • Tennessee Roman Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic • Portugal Roman, Italic, Bold, BoldItalic Brother Original Fonts: • Bermuda Script • Germany • San Diego • US Roman - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 24
USER'S GUIDE High Speed Printing with Microsoft Windows 95 / Windows 3.1 Since TrueType compatible fonts are resident in this printer, the printer can print them with Microsoft Windows 95 / Windows version 3.1 at a high speed without downloading them. Because the printer has a TrueType Font - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 25
-compatible flash memory card or HDD card that is installed in the upper card slot of this printer. See pages 4-32 and 5-2. Saving User Settings You can operate the printer differently from other users with your own panel switch settings. Two sets of user settings can be stored. See page 447. 1-9 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 26
USER'S GUIDE Options The following options are available for this printer: Lower Tray Unit A lower tray unit Manual The technical reference manual contains detailed information about the printer control commands. For programming with the printer, see this manual which is available from your Brother - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 27
all of the following parts. Power Cord Printer Upper Paper Cassette (installed inside the printer) User's Guide Disk Windows Driver/TrueType Compatible Font Disk #1 Windows Driver/TrueType Compatible Font Disk #2 Fig. 2-1 Components in the Printer Carton User's Guide (this book) Note An - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 28
USER'S GUIDE Toner Cartridge The toner cartridge is inside the toner cartridge carton. ! Caution The toner cartridge is packed inside a bag. Do not open it now. Open it immediately before you install the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge must not be exposed to light for a long time. Fig. 2-2 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 29
General View Font/IC Card Slot Control Panel A B CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Top Cover Face Down Print Delivery Tray Font Cartridge Slot Rear Access Cover Multi-purpose Tray Upper Paper Cassette Power Switch Fig. 2-3 Front View Adjustment Knob for Face Up/Down Print Delivery Bi-directional - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 30
USER'S GUIDE Operating and Storage Environment Please take note of the following before using the printer. Power Supply Use the printer within the specified power range. AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage Frequency: 50 Hz (220-240 V) or 60 Hz (110-120 V) The power - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 31
CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED Opening and Closing the Printer To install the toner cartridge or to access the paper path, you need to open the top cover of the printer. Remember the following steps to open and close the printer. s To open the printer, hold both sides of the top cover and raise it - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 32
USER'S GUIDE Removing the Protective Parts After checking that you have all of the correct parts, temporarily place the printer where you can easily reach all sides. Remove the protective parts that secure the printer against damage during transportation, as shown below: Note Keep all packing - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 33
these steps: 1. Open the top cover of the printer. 2. Open the bag to unpack the toner cartridge. ! Caution • Do not expose the toner cartridge to direct light. • Do not stand the toner cartridge on its end or turn it up-side down. • Do not touch the shaded parts shown below. • Do not open the drum - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 34
USER'S GUIDE 3. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. Rock it gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 2-10 Rocking the Toner Cartridge 4. Bend the tab up and down several times until it is detached from the toner cartridge. Fig - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 35
with cold water. 6. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of the toner cartridge gently until the cartridge is seated in its place. Fig - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 36
USER'S GUIDE 7. Close the top cover of the printer. When the cartridge has almost run out of toner, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to replace the toner cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can print several pages after the toner empty message appears, be sure - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 37
paper from the installed multi-purpose tray, upper cassette or optional lower paper cassette. Note The lower tray unit is an option for this printer. This section refers to the upper paper cassette. For information about the lower paper cassette, see "LOWER TRAY UNIT" in Chapter 5. Since the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 38
USER'S GUIDE Follow these steps to set paper and install the paper cassette: Note Be sure to select the same paper size as the paper to be used from your application software, or correct printing cannot be obtained. If your application software does not support paper size selection on its print - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 39
front corner inside the paper cassette by the paper size to be used so that 2 projectors of the side paper stop are inserted into the guide holes on the base of the paper cassette. Letter and Legal A4 Executive ISO B5 A5 Side Paper Stop Fig. 2-16 Setting the Side Paper - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 40
USER'S GUIDE 4. Slightly lift the edge of the sliding guides and move them separately so as to be loaded up to the arrow head marked on the sliding guide. Fig. 2-18 Loading Paper into the Cassette 6. Install the paper cassette into the printer. Note You can check the remaining paper with the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 41
Tray and Pulling Out the Extension Tray 2. Lift up and slide the paper width guide to the far right side. 3. Place a stack of paper or envelopes on must be placed inside first and lightly against the printer. • The left side must be aligned with the left guide. • The top of the paper stack must be - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 42
USER'S GUIDE Fig. 2-20 Placing Paper on the Multi-purpose Tray 4. Lift up and slide the paper width guide to match the paper width, so that it lightly touches the right side of the paper stack or a paper jam. • When printing, the inside tray automatically rises to feed paper into the printer. 2-16 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 43
necessary, set the communications parameters with the MODE switch on the printer. For further information, see "MODE Switch" in Chapter 4. For the settings on the computer, see the manual of the computer or software you use. Connect the printer to your computer as follows: 1. Make sure that both the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 44
USER'S GUIDE 3. Secure the connection with wire clips or screws on the printer. Parallel Interface Port Secure connection with wire clips. Computer Serial Interface Port Secure connection with screws. Printer Fig. 2-21 Connecting the Printer and Computer 4. Connect the other end of the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 45
specified voltage and frequency. • USA and Canada: • Europe and Australia: AC 110 to 120 V, 60 Hz AC 220 to 240 V, 50 Hz • Since this printer must be electrically grounded, the power cord should be connected to a grounded AC outlet. • The total length of the power cord, including extension cords - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 46
this may cause a paper jam and adversely affect the printer. The printer performs a self-diagnosis at start-up to check its hardware and software. If the printer should find any problems, the display will show the corresponding message. See "TROUBLESHOOTING" in Chapter 7. 04 SELF TEST The display - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 47
Patterns or Lists You can check print quality and print a list of available fonts before you actually start working with the printer. To do so, follow these steps: 1. Make sure that you have already set the toner cartridge and loaded paper into the cassette or the multi-purpose tray. 2 Turn on the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 48
FONT switch. For further information, see "FONT Switch" in Chapter 4 and "FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD" in Chapter 5. • If user-defined characters are already downloaded into the printer memory as permanent download fonts, you can print out a list of them. For further information, see - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 49
SET switch. The printer starts printing the selected test pattern or list. When the printer finishes printing, it BR-Script 2 (GL):HP-GL (PR):IBMProprinterXL PAGE COUNTER RAM SIZE = 682 = 10Mbyte < EMULATION > EMULATION AUTO TIME OUT (S) EPSON/IBM KEEP PCL USER SETTINGS AUTO LaserJet4 5 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 50
USER'S GUIDE Checking the Printed Test Pattern or Demo Page After you print out the test pattern or demo page as described in the previous section, take a look at the printed sheet to check print quality. The printer has been shipped with the print density properly adjusted with the control panel - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 51
Printer Driver Emulation Mode * HL-1660 HP LaserJet 4+ * HL-1260e HL-1260 HP LaserJet 4+ HP LaserJet 4+ HL-10h HP LaserJet 4+ HP LaserJet 4+ HP LaserJet 4+ HL-10V/DV HP LaserJet III™ HP LaserJet 4+ HP LaserJet 4+ HP LaserJet IIID™ HP LaserJet Series II™ HP LaserJet 4+ HP LaserJet 4+ HP - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 52
USER'S GUIDE To get the most out of this printer, you need to install the printer driver for this printer or the HP LaserJet 4+ and select the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode: this is the best combination. When any other HP LaserJet series printer driver is installed, select the HP LaserJet 4+ - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 53
Mode EPSON (default) HP LaserJet 4+ BR-Script 2 HP-GL EPSON FX-850 IBM HP LaserJet 4+ BR-Script 2 HP-GL IBM Proprinter XL To get the most out of this laser printer, we recommend you use the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode, which is a true laser printer mode. Since the HP LaserJet 4+ mode takes - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 54
USER'S GUIDE Notes When you use the automatic emulation selection, note the following: • Once the network server. If the function does not work properly, select the required emulation mode manually using the printer panel switches or use emulation selection commands from your software. 3-4 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 55
in the MIO card slot, it can be selected automatically. When necessary, select the interface or the serial communications parameters manually with the MODE switch (INTERFACE MODE) on the printer. For further information, see "MODE Switch" in Chapter 4. For the settings on the computer, see the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 56
USER'S GUIDE Notes When you use the automatic interface selection, note the following: • takes a few seconds to work. If you want to speed up printing, select the required interface manually with the MODE switch. If you constantly use only one interface, we recommend that you select that interface in - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 57
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER ABOUT THE CONTROL PANEL Adjusting the Control Panel Angle You can adjust the control panel to the desired angle, so you can easily read the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 58
USER'S GUIDE Selecting the Local Language Display The display usually shows the current printer status. When you operate the control panel switches, it shows functions and settings. If any trouble occurs, it shows the corresponding error message. You can see these messages in several languages. - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 59
- Blinks when data is being received and lights when unprinted data remains in printer memory. ALARM - Lights if any errors occur. Display - Shows various messages. EMULATION - Selects printer emulation. ECONOMY - Selects toner save or power save mode. FEEDER - Selects paper source and media type to - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 60
USER'S GUIDE Printer Settings You may operate the printer with the panel switch settings unchanged. They have been factory set. When necessary, change and store them in the printer memory as user settings. There are two types of printer settings available on this printer: 1. User Settings 2. Factory - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 61
PAPER HANDLING CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Print Media Paper Size 1. The upper paper cassette Since up to 40 envelopes (Paper should only be loaded up to the arrow head marked on the sliding guide). 2. The multi-purpose tray The multi-purpose tray is the most useful feeder for you to - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 62
USER'S GUIDE paper source available size the multipurpose tray (MP) the upper paper cassette (T1) the optional lower paper cassette (T2) cut sheet : letter, legal, A4, ISO - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 63
CHAPTER 3 BEFORE WORKING WITH THE PRINTER Using Envelopes Avoid using envelopes with the following characteristics: • Smooth or shiny surfaces • Protection cover at envelopes' adhesive parts • Sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase • Sealing flaps as shown below • Three or more layers - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 64
USER'S GUIDE Before loading envelopes in the cassette, check the following: • Envelopes should have a lengthwise sealing flap. • The sealing flaps should be crisply and correctly folded (irregularly - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 65
switch. Since the auto paper feed mode has been factory set, the printer usually feeds paper from the upper paper cassette. When the optional lower paper size has to be manually set in the MP TRAY SETTING mode with the FEEDER switch. • If your application software supports paper size selection on the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 66
USER'S GUIDE Multi-purpose Tray (MP) Upper Paper Cassette (Tray 1) Lower Paper Cassette (Tray 2) Fig. 3-5 Cassette Feed Manual Feed When you set paper in the multi-purpose tray with the setting MANUAL FEED = ON selected with the FEEDER switch, the printer loads paper only from the multi-purpose tray - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 67
. Push down the knob located inside the rear paper slit on the left of the paper path selector guide. Paper Path Selector Guide Knob Rear Paper Slit Fig. 3-7 Face Up Print Delivery The printer ejects paper through the rear paper slit with the printed page face up. Note After you have finished - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 68
current printer status. Fig. 4-1 Display and Lamps Display The display usually shows the current printer problems occur, the display shows the corresponding operator call, error, or service call message to prompt you to take an action. For more information on these messages, see "TROUBLESHOOTING - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 69
or resident fonts. 06 PRINT FONTS C The printer is printing the list of the optional fonts stored in an installed font cartridge/card. 06 PRINT FONTS P The printer is printing the list of the permanent download fonts. 06 CARD PRINT The printer is printing the contents of a flash memory card - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 70
. Pressing the SEL switch resumes form feed. 08 RESET TO USER SETTINGS The printer is restoring itself to the user settings you selected with the panel switches. (The message appears only momentarily.) 09 RESET TO The printer is restoring itself to the FACTORY SETTINGS factory settings. (The - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 71
USER'S GUIDE Lamps The lamps light or blink to indicate the current printer status. READY LED indication On Blinking Meaning Ready to print Warming up DATA LED indication On Blinking Meaning Data remains in the printer buffer. Pressing the FORM FEED switch prints the data and clears the buffer. - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 72
offline, the ON LINE lamp is off. To receive data from the computer, set the printer on-line. To operate the control panel switches, set the printer off-line. When you press the SEL switch when the printer is the on-line state, it turns off-line and the LCD displays the current - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 73
USER'S GUIDE Notes When you press the SEL switch, remember the following: • All other switches-except the SEL switch-are operational only when the printer is off-line. • If the printer is not in auto emulation mode, the LCD displays the current emulation by pressing the SEL key to take it off- - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 74
options. For details, refer to the pages indicated in parentheses. HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes INTERFACE MODE on a page. (4-31) CARD OPERATION Set a flash memory card or a HDD card in HP mode. (4-32) CARD OPERATION Set a flash memory card or a HDD card. (4-32) CARD - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 75
USER'S GUIDE MODE Switch Settings in HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL Modes The following table shows all the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu INTERFACE - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 76
RESOLUTION MODE (See 4-28.) PAGE PROTECTION (See 4-31.) CARD OPERATION (HP mode only) (See 4-32.) Setting Menu I/F AUTO (Continued) ORIENTATION MIO Setting ORI=PORTRAIT AUTO LF=OFF AUTO CR=OFF AUTO WRAP=OFF AUTO SKIP=ON (HP mode) AUTO MASK=OFF (EPSON & IBM modes) exit PAPER =LETTER (For 110/120V - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 77
USER'S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) CARD OPERATION (HP ID for saved font. DOWNLOAD FONT Save download font. FONT ID=##### Set download font ID for saved font ON or OFF TONER LOW=CONT CONT or STOP exit exit to NETWORK MODE CONTINUE MODE CONTINUE=MANUAL AUTO or MANUAL BUZZER SETTING - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 78
and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu Setting INTERFACE MODE Same as HP LaserJet 4+ Mode (See 4-17.) FORMAT MODE X OFFSET=0 -500 (left) to +500 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 79
USER'S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) ADVANCED MODE (See 4-41.) PAGE COUNTER (See 4-48 Setting Menu LOCK PANEL=OFF PASS NO=### AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT exit ERROR PRINT=OFF CONTINUE=MANUAL BUZZER=ON sssss ttttt SAVE SETTING 1 SAVE SETTING 2 Setting ON or OFF Enter pass - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 80
the selections you can make with the MODE switch in the HP-GL mode. Note The mode menus and settings that can appear vary according to the current emulation mode, printer status, and any options that may be installed in the printer. Mode Menu Setting Menu Sub-Setting Menu INTERFACE MODE Same - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 81
USER'S GUIDE Mode Menu (Continued) PAGE PROTECTION Setting Menu PROTECT=AUTO (See 4-31.) exit CARD OPERATION Same as BR-Script mode (See 4-32.) ADVANCED MODE Same as HP LaserJet 4+ mode (See 4-41.) PAGE COUNTER (See 4-48.) COUNT= 0 exit MODE (See 4-48.) Sub-Setting Menu Setting AUTO, - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 82
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Basic Operation Procedures When you operate the MODE switch, remember the following basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch to enter the MODE menus. The first mode menu appears on the display. INTERFACE MODE • Press the v or - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 83
USER'S GUIDE Operation Example: Selecting the Parallel Interface For this session, select the parallel interface manually as follows: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the MODE switch. The display shows the first menu. INTERFACE MODE 3. Press the SET switch. When you - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 84
appears on the display. exit MODE 7. Press the SET switch. Then the printer automatically returns to the off-line ready state. INTERFACE MODE The automatic interface selection factory set. If you want to select a specific interface manually, use the interface mode to set it. Display Message I/F= - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 85
USER'S GUIDE Even if you choose the automatic interface selection, you need to set -such as bi-directional communication between the computer and printer and faster transmission of data-you need a printer driver or software that supports these features. Check with your software vendor to see - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 86
have installed a commercial modular input/output (MIO) card in the printer, you can select the optional MIO interface in this mode. If optional interface settings, they appear under this menu. Set them, referring to the manual of the MIO card. I/F=OPTION Note This setting appears only when the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 87
USER'S GUIDE FORMAT MODE ORIENTATION When you select "ORIENTATION", you can set portrait or landscape orientation. Note The ORIENTATION selection is effective in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. It does not work in other emulation modes. This printer can print pages - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 88
MODE Note The settings in this mode menu are effective in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL modes. They do printer position reaches the right margin. No line feed and carriage return occur when the printer position reaches the right margin. Form feed occurs when the printer - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 89
USER'S GUIDE Note on "AUTO MASK" When you use application software in non-HP modes, be sure are not available. AUTO Mode AUTO LF AUTO CR AUTO WRAP AUTO SKIP AUTO MASK Printer Emulation (Factory settings in bold print) HP LaserJet 4+ EPSON FX-850 IBM Proprinter XL O OFF O OFF O OFF O OFF - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 90
: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 inches. factory setting = 0.33 (NonHP), 0.5 (HP) Set the bottom margin at a distance from the bottom edge of the paper: 0, 0.33, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 inches. factory setting = 0.33 (Non-HP), 0.5 (HP) Set the number of lines per page from 5 to 128 lines. See " - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 91
USER'S GUIDE Notes When you printer, which may cause later print jobs to be smudged with toner. • The factory settings of the right/left margins and lines vary according to the paper size and orientation. See the tables below. • The top and bottom margins have been factory set to 0.5" in the HP - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 92
and orientation. For example, when letter-sized paper is used, the printer can print 60 lines per page in portrait orientation. If the orientation lines 45 lines 47 lines Note When you use application software in the non-HP modes, the recommended settings are as follows: • Left margin = column 0 • - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 93
USER'S GUIDE Display Message PEN SETTING CHARACTER SET Graphics Mode Set the size and percentage of gray separately for six plotter pens. Set the standard and alternate - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 94
effect in units of 300 dpi. s Character Set When you select "CHARACTER SET," you can select the standard and alternate character sets used in the HP-GL emulation mode. Enter the sub-setting menu and select the menu for the standard or alternate character set with the v or w switch: To set - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 95
USER'S GUIDE Character Sets in HP-GL Emulation Mode ANSI ASCII (Factory setting) 9825 CHR. in this mode menu. Display Message RESOLUTION APT SETTING HRC SETTING Resolution Mode Set the resolution of the printer. Set the APT function. This menu appears only in the BR-Script 2 mode. Set the HRC - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 96
decreases the resolution to 300 dpi to print them. While the printer is printing, the display prompts "01 PR300 ... ." If the printer cannot print files even at 300 dpi, the "MEMORY FULL" error occurs. See "TROUBLESHOOTING" in Chapter 7. This automatic resolution decrease function works in the BR - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 97
USER'S GUIDE s APT Setting When you select "APT SETTING," you can use the This function is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. You can set this function in this mode - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 98
4+, EPSON FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL, and HP-GL modes. It does not appear in the BR-Script 2 mode. If print images are too complex to print, the printer may print them out in parts or only on part of the page. If this occurs, the printer loses print data and shows the following message - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 99
USER'S GUIDE The page protection function reserves additional memory so that the printer If the function setting is changed, all download fonts and macros- including permanent ones-are printer and you have selected the HP LaserJet 4+, HP-GL, or BR-Script 2 mode. They do not appear when the printer - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 100
card or HDD card in the upper card slot of the printer. For installation, see "FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD" in Chapter 5. When you flash memory card or the HDD card installed but not formatted by this printer, you must first format the card. Display Message FORMAT CARD exit Card - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 101
USER'S GUIDE When the installed flash memory card or HDD card is formatted: you want to print this form, you would setup your FORMS software package to SEND DATA ONLY - USE FORM IN PRINTER. This process would save you anything from 1 to 4 minutes per print job. Select the setting menu and enter - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 102
the installed card: Display Message SAVE DATA SAVE MACRO PRIMARY FONT SECONDARY FONT DOWNLOAD FONT Save Menu Save data that the printer will receive and set its ID. Save a macro. This menu appears only in the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode. Save the primary font selected with the FONT switch. This - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 103
the display shows the following guide menus. SET KEY --> END This message prompts you to press the SET switch again so that the printer exits from the data error occurs, only part of the image has been stored in RAM, therefore, you cannot save the data to the card. • The printer is reset to - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 104
Note The "SAVE MACRO" menu appears only in the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode. If you have downloaded a macro in the printer's memory, you can save the macro on the installed flash memory card or HDD card. If a macro has been downloaded in the printer's memory and you press the SET switch at "SAVE - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 105
USER'S GUIDE Select the ID with the v or w switch and press the SET switch again, so that the printer saves the font with the secondary font, note the following: • The font is temporarily stored in the RAM of the printer before it is saved on the card. If the font data exceeds the RAM capacity, a - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 106
this menu with the same number you see on the list. If you have downloaded a font into the printer memory, you can save it on the flash memory card or the HDD card. The printer prompts you to select the download font ID that you can find from the font list. Press the SET - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 107
USER'S GUIDE s Delete When you select "DELETE" and press the SET switch, you can card. • Macro When you press the SET switch at "MACRO ID=#####," the cursor moves to the ID number. The printer prompts you to select the ID number of the macro to be deleted. MACRO ID=##### Select the ID number with - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 108
delete its contents. Instructions are in the following menu: FORMAT CARD When you press the SET switch in this menu, the printer asks if you want . Turns on or off the form feed suppress function. Select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is detected s Lock panel If someone other than you has - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 109
USER'S GUIDE To cope with this problem, you can lock or unlock the panel switches with your pass number as follows: Display Message LOCK=OFF LOCK=ON Lock Panel Unlock the panel switches of the printer. (Factory setting) Lock the panel switches of the printer. Even if you lock the panel switches, - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 110
the following sub-setting menu: Display Message WAIT TIME= 1s . . WAIT TIME=99s Wait Time Set the wait time for the auto form feed. The printer automatically prints out the remaining data after the set wait time. The wait time can be set from 1 to 99 seconds. s Form Feed Suppress You - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 111
USER'S GUIDE s Toner Low You can select the printer's action when "TONER EMPTY" is detected. Display Message TONER LOW=CONT Network Mode Continue printing if the "TONER EMPTY" error occurs. (Factory setting) TONER LOW=STOP Stop printing if the "TONER EMPTY" error occurs. ERROR PRINT Note The - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 112
not be able to handle them correctly. When the HP LaserJet 4+ emulation mode has been selected, the printer may print a different font rather than the font you have selected with your program (or the font selection command). To cope with this font problem, you can restrict the font selection by this - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 113
USER'S GUIDE PRINT DENSITY You can increase or decrease the print density with the v or w input buffer with the v or w switch in this mode menu. A larger capacity allows the printer to receive data from the computer faster. Display Message Input Buffer ttttttttttttttt The more squares, the larger - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 114
menu to save your settings. Two sets of user settings can be saved in the printer as follows: Display Message SAVE SETTING 1 SAVE SETTING 2 User Setting Save the current settings as No. 1 in the printer's memory. Save the current settings as No. 2 in the printer's memory. If you want to check the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 115
USER'S GUIDE PAGE COUNTER You can check the total number of printed pages with this mode. When you enter this mode, the display shows the number for a - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 116
: • The FONT switch is effective in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter Script 2 mode. • If the application software supports font and symbol/character set selection, you installed font cartridge/card happens to have a font of similar characteristics, the printer will print - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 117
USER'S GUIDE SECONDARY FONT SELECT FONT SYMBOL SET TABLE PRINT exit s Set the secondary font. s Set the symbol set. s Print the code table. Exit To select the font and symbol set in the HP LaserJet 4+ mode, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Press the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 118
A SLOTFONT B PERMANENT FONT Font Source Internal font of the printer Optional card font in the upper slot A Optional cartridge font in the lower slot B Permanent download font defined in the HP emulation mode Since these steps instruct you to select the standard font, select the "INTERNAL FONT - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 119
USER'S GUIDE See "List of Fonts" on page 4-59. 8. Press the SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The steps you follow vary according to the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 120
PITCH" or "POINT" accordingly. The following displays show "PITCH" to simplify instructions. PITCH= 10.00 * Press the v or w switch until the desired the displayed selection effective. The blinking cursor then moves to the decimal part of the number. Press the v or w switch until the desired - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 121
USER'S GUIDE TABLE PRINT p 12. Press the SET switch to start printing the code table of the selected font, or press the v or w switch to skip this menu. The display shows the exit menu. exit 13. Press the SET switch to exit from the setting mode. The printer switch to set the printer off-line. 2. - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 122
A SLOTFONT B PERMANENT FONT Font Source Internal font of the printer Optional card font in the upper slot A Optional cartridge font in the lower slot B Permanent download font defined in the HP emulation mode Since these steps instruct you to select the standard font, select the "INTERNAL FONT - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 123
USER'S GUIDE BROUGHAM * 5. Press the v or w switch until the desired font appears on the display. See "List of Fonts" on page 4-59. 6. Press the SET switch to - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 124
PITCH" or "POINT" accordingly. The following displays show "PITCH" to simplify instructions. PITCH= 10.00 * Press the v or w switch until the desired the displayed selection effective. Then the blinking cursor moves to the decimal part of the number. Press the v or w switch until the desired - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 125
USER'S GUIDE US ASCII * Note The character set varies according to the current emulation mode. The above display shows the factory setting in menu. Then the display shows the exit menu. exit 11. Press the SET switch to exit from the setting mode. The printer returns to the off-line state. 4-58 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 126
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL List of Fonts For specific characters in resident bitmapped and scalable fonts, see "SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS" in Appendix. . Display Message BROUGHAM LETTERGOTHIC OCR-A OCR-B LETTERGOTH16.6 LTRGOTH16 LTN2 LTRGOTH16 LTN5 PcTENNESSEE OKLAHOMA CONNECTICUT CLEVELAND Cd PcBRUSSELS - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 127
USER'S GUIDE List of Symbol/Character Sets The symbol sets and character sets are subject to the current emulation mode. For specific symbol/character sets, see "SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS" in Appendix. HP -8 TURKISH JAPANESE WINDOWS LATIN1 NORWEGIAN WINDOWS LATIN2 DANISH II WINDOWS LATIN5 UK ASCII - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 128
COPY switch and press the FORM FEED switch during copy printing, the printer suspends the form feed operation and the display shows the following message: When you press the FORM FEED switch with the DATA lamp off, the printer reprints the same page. You can use this function in order to recover - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 129
USER'S GUIDE When you press the FORM FEED switch one or more times during reprinting, you can set the number of pages to reprint. The printer reprints the same page the number of times you press the switch. Note The reprint data remains in the printer's memory until the printer is reset or the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 130
set to MANUAL, you need to press the CONTINUE switch to recover from a printer error message. If you set the mode to AUTO, the printer attempts to a cure-all. The printer cannot recover from some errors. Take corrective action, referring to the error message. See "TROUBLESHOOTING" in Chapter 7. 4-63 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 131
USER'S GUIDE SWITCHES IN SHIFT MODE You can control the basic printer operations and make various printer settings also in the SHIFT bold in this section. SHIFT Switch When you hold the SHIFT switch down with the printer off-line, you can change settings with the panel switches in the SHIFT mode. - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 132
The printer can select the emulation mode automatically when it receives data from the computer. When you want to set the emulation mode manually, Display Message HP LaserJet 4+ BR-Script 2 HP-GL EPSON FX-850 IBMProprinterXL AUTO Emulation Mode HP LaserJet 4+ BR-Script level 2 mode HP-GL Plotter - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 133
USER'S GUIDE 5. Set "Time Out" with the v or w switch. TIME OUT= 5s * This time out is the duration during which the printer will not on the display. KEEP PCL=OFF This function is for permanent macros and fonts downloaded in the HP LaserJet 4+ mode. 9. Turn on or off the "KEEP PCL" function - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 134
particular emulation mode manually. You can HP LaserJet 4+ Mode The HP LaserJet 4+ mode (or HP mode) is the emulation mode where this printer emulates the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4+ laser printer. Since a large number of application software packages support this type of laser printer, your printer - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 135
'S GUIDE s BR-Script 2 Mode BR-Script is a Brother original page description language and it is a PostScript® language emulation interpreter. This printer supports level 2. The BR-Script interpreter of this printer can control text and graphics on pages completely and satisfactorily. Average users - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 136
toner save mode as follows: Display Message TONER SAVE=OFF TONER SAVE=ON Toner Save Mode Turn off the toner save mode. (Factory setting) Turn on the toner save mode. The amount of toner . When the power save mode is turned on, the printer turns on the fixing assembly again after it receives data - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 137
USER'S GUIDE FEEDER Switch You can select the feeder, manual feed mode, or MP tray settings with the FEEDER switch, and also select the duplex printing mode if the optional duplex printing unit is installed. Display Message FEEDER=AUTO MP FIRST=OFF MANUAL FEED=OFF MP TRAY SETTING MEDIA TYPE DUPLEX - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 138
FORM "A" in Tray 1, Form "B" in Multi-purpose Tray) it is recommended to change the feeder setting from AUTO to Tray 1. This setting will allow the printer to pause when a paper empty condition occurs, allowing you to load the correct type of paper, then press SEL to finish to print job. 4. Press - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 139
USER'S GUIDE When you select "MP TRAY", "TRAY1," or "TRAY2," an asterisk appears at the end of the display for a short time. Then the "exit" message appears on the display. Press the SET switch again, so that the printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state. When you select "AUTO", the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 140
"ON" if you do not want to use MP tray paper. 2. Press the SET switch. MANUAL FEED The display shows manual feed mode with an asterisk as follows: MANUAL FEED=OFF* 1. Press the v or w switch to turn the manual feed mode on or off. 2. Press the SET switch to make the setting effective. Note - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 141
USER'S GUIDE 2. Press the v or w switch to select the paper size in the multi-purpose tray. Note When you select the multi-purpose tray as a paper source, you must set the "MP SIZE" manually the PC, select the "PAPER IN=STOP" so that the printer waits for the paper. 5. Press the SET switch to make - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 142
CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL 2. Press the SET switch to enter the media type mode. The display then shows the current setting with an asterisk: REGULAR * 3. Press the v or w switch to select regular, thick paper, or transparency. 4. Press the SET switch to make the setting effective. Notes • Please - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 143
USER'S GUIDE BIND=LONG Fig. 4-9 Binding BIND=SHORT 4. Press the SET switch to exit the DUPLEX MODE. The printer exits from the setting mode to the off-line state. 5. Press the SET switch again to exit the FEEDER switch setting mode to the printer off-line state. Note The duplex printing unit - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 144
been set at 3, the display may look as follows: 00 READY 003P T1 Note If you send too many pages to be stored in the printer memory, part or all of the set pages or copies may not be printed. To set the number of copies, follow these steps: 1. Press the SEL - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 145
RESET switch. The print data that the printer has already received from the computer is cleared and the printer settings are restored to the user settings or factory settings. The temporary download fonts and macro settings you set with commands in the HP LaserJet 4+ mode are also cleared. When you - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 146
SET switch to make the displayed selection effective. The printer is reset according to the selected reset mode. When the "RESET PRINTER" mode has been selected, the printer is reset showing the message alternately as follows: 08 RESET TO ¡ USER SETTINGS When the "RESET SETTING 1-2" mode has been - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 147
USER'S GUIDE Switch MODE Item Sub-Item Factory Setting INTERFACE MODE FORMAT MODE ) DTR (ER)=ON Robust Xon Robust Xon=OFF ORIENTATION (Except for BR- ORI=PORTRAIT Script 2) AUTO MODE (HP LaserJet4) AUTO LF OFF AUTO CR OFF AUTO WRAP OFF AUTO SKIP ON AUTO MODE (EPSON) AUTO LF OFF - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 148
Switch Item MODE (continued) FORMAT MODE (continued) CHAPTER 4 CONTROL PANEL Sub-Item Factory Setting PAGE FORMAT MODE (HP LaserJet4, EPSON, & IBM) PAPER LETTER (For 110/120V model) A4 (For 220/240V model) LEFT M 0 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 0 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 0 (A4, PORTRAIT) 0 (LETTER, - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 149
USER'S GUIDE Switch Item MODE PAGE FORMAT (continued) (continued) FORMAT MODE (BR-Script 2) FORMAT MODE (HP-GL) Sub-Item LINES (HP) LINES (Non-HP) X OFFSET Y OFFSET Factory Setting 60 (LETTER, PORTRAIT) 78 (LEGAL, PORTRAIT) 64 (A4, PORTRAIT) 64 (A5, PORTRAIT) 64 (A6, PORTRAIT) 45 (LETTER, - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 150
MODE PAGE PROTECTION (Non-BR-Script2) ADVANCED MODE PAGE COUNTER FONT (HP) PRIMARY FONT SECONDARY FONT FONT (EPSON) FONT CHARACTER SET FONT (IBM OFF AUTO FF=OFF WAIT TIME= 5s FF SUPPRESS=OFF TONER LOW=CONT ERROR PRINT=OFF CONTINUE=MANUAL BUZZER=ON FONT=ALL ssssssss ttttt 0 BROUGHAM ROMAN8 BROUGHAM - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 151
USER'S GUIDE Switch Item ECONOMY TONER SAVE MODE POWER SAVE MODE FEEDER FEEDER Sub-Item - For POWER SAVE=ON TIME OUT - MP FIRST MANUAL FEED MP TRAY SETTING MP SIZE MEDIA TYPE DUPLEX MODE COPY - LANGUAGE (FORM FEED + POWER ON) PAPER IN DUPLEX BIND - - Factory Setting TONER SAVE=OFF POWER SAVE= - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 152
settings you have configured for the printer as user settings. Prints out the list of internal or resident fonts. Prints out the list of optional fonts stored in the font cartridge/card. Prints out the list of permanent download fonts. Exits from the test mode. The printer does not perform the test - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 153
USER'S GUIDE Notes The message "PRINT FONTS C" or "PRINT FONTS P" appears only when the optional font cartridge/card is installed in the font slot or permanent download fonts are stored in printer memory. • If the optional font cartridge/card is installed, you can print out the list of optional - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 154
PANEL s When the "PRINT FONTS" mode has been selected, the display shows the selected mode and the printer starts printing out the font list. The display may look like this: 06 PRINT FONTS I When the printer finishes printing, it automatically exits from the test mode to the off-line state. 4-87 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 155
USER'S GUIDE HEX DUMP MODE This printer has a useful hex dump mode for checking the print data sent from your computer. The printer lists the print data in hexadecimal form. To enter the hex dump mode, follow these steps: 1. Check the power state. 2. Operate the switches according to - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 156
printing hexadecimal values of the received data. To exit from the hex dump mode, follow these basic steps: 1. Press the SEL switch to set the printer off-line. 2. Reset the printer with the RESET switch. Or turn off the printer, wait for a few seconds, and turn it on again. 4-89 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 157
contain a maximum of 500 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 20 lbs). For the optional lower tray unit, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Lower Tray Unit Fig. 5-1 Loading Paper in the Lower Tray Unit With the lower tray unit installed, load paper into the lower paper cassette in - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 158
USER'S GUIDE FONT CARTRIDGE/CARD, FLASH MEMORY/HDD CARD Installing a Font Cartridge/Card, Flash Memory Card and HDD Card This printer has one slot for an optional font cartridge and one slot for an optional font card, flash memory card or HDD card. If you install the optional font cartridge/card, - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 159
The following type of HDD card can be installed: • 105 Mbyte, 170 Mbyte, 260 Mbyte : Calluna Technology / Callunacard A Slot A B Slot B Fig. 5-2 Installing or Removing the Cartridge or Card 5-3 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 160
USER'S GUIDE Selecting the Optional Fonts After you have installed the optional font cartridge follow the instructions specific to your software. Refer to your software manual if you program. See the Technical Reference Manual, which is optionally available for this printer. Notes When you select - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 161
2. Find the font slot and font ID number on the list. Font ID Number CHAPTER 5 OPTIONS Slot A or B Fig. 5-3 Font ID Numbers on the Font List 3. Select the font with the FONT switch. See "FONT Switch" in Chapter 4. 5-5 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 162
USER'S GUIDE MODULAR I/O CARD This printer has a modular input/output (MIO) interface slot on the rear panel. This slot allows you to install a commercial MIO-compatible sharing/network card. For more information about MIO cards, consult the dealer where you purchased this printer. When you install - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 163
single in-line memory modules (SIMMs). (The standard memory fitted can vary depending on the printer model and country.) Minimum Memory Recommendation (Including 2/4 Mbytes of internal memory) s HP LaserJet 4+, HP-GL, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes Page Protect = Off 300 dpi - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 164
USER'S GUIDE The following capacity of a SIMM can be installed: • 1 Mbyte HITACHI HB56D25632B-6A, -7A, - do not fit this printer. For SIMMs and installation, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. When you install SIMMs, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 165
careful not to connect the network interface cable into the modular jack for options located inside the left side cover, or it may damage the printer. 5. Loosen the screws and then slide and remove the metal cover. Screw(Yellow) Fig. 5-7 Removing the Metal Cover 6. Unpack a SIMM and hold it on its - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 166
USER'S GUIDE 7. Install as many SIMMs as you need. • Set a SIMM into the slot at an angle. • Push the tip gently Installing the SIMMs SIMM Slot 1 8. Refit the metal plate and secure it with the screws. 9. Refit the left side cover to the printer. 10. Plug in the power cord and turn on the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 167
printing or decrease the resolution from 600 dpi to 300 dpi. s Duplex printing HP LaserJet 4+ BR-Script 2 300 dpi 4 Mbytes 4 Mbytes 600 dpi 10 standard paper guide. Be sure to replace it with the duplex paper guide for the both simplex and duplex printing. • When the printer automatically changes - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 168
USER'S GUIDE When the duplex unit is installed, paper handling and capacity of the upper paper cassette changes as follows: For Duplex paper source all sources for - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 169
Check printed pages, page counter, and display messages periodically. If the display shows the following message, the printer has almost run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed inside the cartridge. 16 TONER EMPTY Although you can print between 30 and 100 additional pages after the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 170
USER'S GUIDE Follow these steps to check the toner cartridge: 1. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. If you turn on the printer without a toner cartridge installed, the display shows the following operator call message to prompt you to install the toner cartridge. 14 NO CARTRIDGE 2. Rock - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 171
the Anti-Static Teeth Transfer Roller 5. Clean the transfer guide, referring to "Cleaning the Printer Interior" in this chapter. 6. Open the bag to unpack a new toner cartridge. Handle the toner cartridge with care. 7. Hold the toner cartridge with both hands. Rock it gently several times at - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 172
out all the way. 10. Insert the toner cartridge in the direction of the arrows engraved on the cartridge into the side guides until it stops securely in the cartridge holder inside the printer. Note Push both sides of the toner cartridge gently until the cartridge is seated correctly in place. 11 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 173
a dry soft cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge, be sure to clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. If the printed page gets stained with toner, clean the printer interior with a dry soft cloth. Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer exterior as follows: 1. Turn off the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 174
USER'S GUIDE 5. If paper or foreign objects are stuck in the paper cassettes, remove them. Fig. 6-4 Cleaning the Paper Cassette 6. Replace the paper cassette and the optional font cartridge/card. Cleaning the Printer Interior Dip a soft cloth in water and wring it out thoroughly for cleaning the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 175
and unplug the power cord. 2. Open the top cover of the printer and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Clean both sides of the paper access cover and transfer guide by wiping off toner and paper particles with a dry, soft cloth. The paper access cover can be lifted up to allow easier access for cleaning - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 176
If you cannot clear the problem, consult the dealer where you purchased the printer. Inform the dealer of the message number for quick troubleshooting. Operator Call Messages Operator Call Message CHECK XXXXXXX 12 COVER OPEN 13 JAM XXXXXX 14 NO CARTRIDGE XX NO CASSETTE 16 TONER EMPTY XX LOAD PAPER - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 177
cartridge/card, and turn on on-line. the printer. The CONTINUE switch will allow you to temporarily ignore this message. The duplex unit is not installed Install the duplex unit with the printer when the correctly. See the DX- duplex printing mode is 1200/DX-1600 user's guide. selected - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 178
TROUBLESHOOTING protection to the correct size could solve this problem. If printing at 600 dpi, you may after you press the CONTINUE switch, turn off the printer. Wait a few seconds, then turn it on again "KEEP PCL." Add SIMM memory with power off. Download font and the fonts saved in the HDD card - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 179
USER'S GUIDE Error Message 42 CARD FULL 43 CARD W ERROR 44 SIMM ERROR 45 MIO cable feeders and duplex unit. connection between the printer and the fitted option. Card read error Use a new card. If the same error occurs, consult your dealer or service personnel. Paper of incorrect size is Set - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 180
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Service Call Messages Service Call Message Meaning Action 50 FUSER MALF Malfunction of fuser Turn off the printer. Wait 15 minutes, then turn it on again. 51 LASER BD MALF Malfunction of laser beam Turn off the printer. Wait a few detector seconds, then turn it - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 181
USER'S GUIDE Possible Problems This printer has been designed to be trouble free. However, if any problem should occur, note the display message and take the appropriate action. This section describes the actions to be taken against paper jams and unsatisfactory printouts. - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 182
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Paper may jam in the paper cassette, inside the printer, at the rear access cover or at the paper exit. Check the jam location and follow the instructions below to remove the jammed paper. After you have followed the instructions, the printer automatically resumes printing. - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 183
USER'S GUIDE s Paper Jam at Rear Access Cover 13 JAM REAR If a paper jam occurs behind the rear access cover before the paper exit, remove the jammed - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 184
CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING s Paper Jam at Fixing Roller inside the printer 13 JAM INSIDE If a paper jam occurs at the fixing roller, follow these steps to remove the jammed paper: 1. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 2. Remove the jammed paper by holding it with both hands and - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 185
jammed paper: 1. Pull the upper paper cassette out of the printer to release the edge of the paper from the paper feed roller, or the paper might be torn and difficult to remove. 2. Open the top cover and remove the toner cartridge. 3. Raise the paper access cover. 4. Remove the jammed paper using - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 186
s Paper Jam in the Paper Cassette CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 JAM TRAYS If a paper jam occurs inside the paper cassette, follow these steps: 1. Pull out the paper cassette. 2. Remove the jammed paper. Fig. 7-6 Paper - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 187
USER'S GUIDE Unsatisfactory Printouts If you are not satisfied with the printout quality, check the problem and take the Images If you see these print problems, check for the toner empty message. The toner may not be distributed evenly in the cartridge or the toner cartridge may be empty. 16 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 188
Follow these steps to clear the problem: 1. Open the top cover of the printer. CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Fig. 7-8 Opening the Top Cover 2. Remove the toner cartridge from the printer. Fig. 7-9 Removing the Toner Cartridge 7-13 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 189
USER'S GUIDE 3. Rock the cartridge gently several times at a 45° angle. This distributes the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 45° 45° Fig. 7-10 Distributing the Toner Evenly 4. Install the toner cartridge and close the top cover of the printer. 5. Print out several pages. If you are still not - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 190
7 TROUBLESHOOTING s Stains and Stripes If the printed page is stained with toner or has vertical stripes, clean the printer interior 1.5" Action Replace the toner cartridge. Print several pages. * Replace the toner cartridge. Replace the toner cartridge. * If the problem occurs repeatedly, the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 191
the correct printing surface. Fig. 7-12 White Spots s Toner Scatter If toner scatters around printed characters and stains the printed page, clean the printer interior. See "Cleaning" in Chapter 6. Fig. 7-13 Toner Scatter If the same print problem occurs after cleaning, take any of the following - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 192
7 TROUBLESHOOTING s Black Page If an entire page is printed in black, make sure that the toner cartridge is properly installed. Never use heat-sensitive paper, or it may cause this problem. s White Page Fig. 7-14 Black Page If nothing is printed on pages, make sure that the toner cartridge is - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 193
USER'S GUIDE s Dropout If nothing or part of a page is printed, make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty or the toner is evenly distributed in the cartridge. Take the proper action, referring to "Unclear Printouts" in this section. Also, make sure that you use paper, OHP films or envelopes - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 194
In CANADA Printer Customer Support Brother International Corporation 15 Musick Irvine, CA 92718 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: In - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 195
(Letter size) Max. 1 minute at 20°C (68°F) HL-1260e: 20 seconds or less HL-1660: 16 seconds or less (A4 size by face down print delivery from cassette feed) Prestart by software command for 10 second first print Toner in a single-component cartridge Life Expectancy: 6,000 single-sided pages - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 196
USER'S GUIDE Functions CPU Emulation Interface RAM Font Cartridge/Card Slots Control Panel Diagnostics 79R3041 20 MHz (MIPS R3000 architecture) Automatic emulation selection • HP LaserJet 4+ (PCL 5e) • BR-Script Level 2 • HP the printer model and country. 2 slots 1 font cartridge slot: HP LaserJet - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 197
by in sleep mode: 16 W or less Printing: 340 W or less Stand-by: 75 W or less Stand-by in sleep mode: 16 W or less Noise Printing: Stand-by: Printing: Stand-by: 49 dB A or .0 kg (46.3 lbs.) with optional lower tray unit and toner cartridge fitted . Appendix-3 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 198
USER'S GUIDE PAPER SPECIFICATIONS Paper Input Printed Output Paper Type Cassettes : • Standard upper cassette (Tray 1) • Optional lower cassette (Tray 2) • Paper size: TRAY 1: Letter, legal, A4, ISO B5, - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 199
envelopes • Envelopes with clasps • Envelopes of baggy construction • Envelopes not sharply creased • Embossed envelopes • Envelopes already printed with a laser printer • Envelopes pre-printed on the inside • Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a pile Notes • An area - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 200
TYPES TO AVOID" WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER ANY WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENTS. s ENVELOPES Most envelopes will perform acceptably on your printer. However; some envelopes will have feeding and print quality problems because of their construction. A suitable envelope should have edges with a straight - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 201
in contact with any part of the printer, because the label stock may stick to the drum or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be the User's Guide. Labels and transparencies exceeding this specification may not feed or print properly and cause damage to your printer. - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 202
USER'S GUIDE INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Bi-directional Parallel Interface Interface Connector A shielded cable that is IEEE 1285 compliant with the following pin assignment should be used. Most existing parallel cables support bidirectional communication, but some might have incompatible pin - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 203
high under data receiving, off-line, or error states. This signal becomes high when a paper empty state is detected. This signal becomes high when the printer is selected and low when it is deselected. This signal is used only for the bi-directional interface. This signal is used only for the - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 204
USER'S GUIDE Parallel Cable Connection for IBM-PC/AT or Compatible Computers and IBM-PS/2 Computers Signal DATA STROBE DATA 0 DATA 1 DATA 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 ACKNLG BUSY PE SLCT AUTO FEED GND FAULT SLCT IN Printer Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 19 - 30 32 36 Computer - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 205
should be used. 13 10 7 4 1 25 21 18 14 Fig. A-2 Serial Interface Connector Pin Assignment Pin Signal IN/OUT Pin Signal IN/OUT No. Printer Controller No. Printer Controller 1 FG 14 NC 2 SD 15 NC 3 RD 16 NC 4 RS 17 NC 5 NC 18 NC 6 DR 19 NC 7 SG 20 ER 8 NC 21 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 206
USER'S GUIDE Signal Description Signal Name IN/OUT Explanation FG - Frame Ground SD OUT Send Data. RD IN Receive Data. Receives data transmitted from the computer. RS OUT Request To Send. "SPACE" level when the printer is ready to send data to the computer. DR IN Data Set Ready. When - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 207
DR (DSR) 8 CS (CTS) s DB-25 Serial Connection When you use a computer with a 25-pin serial port, use a cable with the following pin configurations. Printer (Male) FG 1 SD 2 RD 3 DR (DSR) 6 SG 7 ER (DTR) 20 Computer (Female) 1 FG 3 RD 2 SD 20 ER (DTR) 7 SG 5 CS (CTS) 6 DR (DSR) Note - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 208
USER'S GUIDE SYMBOL/CHARACTER SETS You can select the symbol and character sets with the FONT switch in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. See "FONT Switch" in Chapter 4. When you have selected the HP-GL emulation mode, you can select the standard or alternate - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 209
HP LaserJet 4+ Mode Roman 8 (8U) ISO Latin1 (0N) ISO Latin2 (2N) ISO Latin5 (5N) APPENDICES Appendix-15 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 210
USER'S GUIDE PC-8 (10U) PC-8 D/N (11U) PC-850 (12U) PC-852 (17U) Appendix-16 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 211
PC-8 Turkish (9T) Windows Latin1 (19U) Windows Latin2 (9E) Windows Latin5 (5T) APPENDICES Appendix-17 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 212
USER'S GUIDE Legal (1U) Ventura Math (6M) Ventura Intl (13J) Ventura US (14J) Appendix-18 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 213
PS Math (5M) PS Text (10J) Math-8 (8M) Pi Font (15U) APPENDICES Appendix-19 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 214
USER'S GUIDE MS Publishing (6J) Windows 3.0 (9U) Desktop (7J) MC Text (12J) Appendix-20 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 215
JISASCII ISO15 Italian ISO16 POR ISO17 Spanish ISO21 German ISO25 French ISO57 Chinese ISO60 NOR v1 ISO61 NOR v2 ISO69 French ISO84 POR ISO85 Spanish HP German HP Spanish 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 7B 7C 7D 7E Appendix-21 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 216
USER'S GUIDE EPSON Mode US ASCII The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 217
PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 APPENDICES Appendix-23 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 218
USER'S GUIDE PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 Turkish Appendix-24 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 219
IBM Mode PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-852 APPENDICES Appendix-25 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 220
USER'S GUIDE PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 PC-8 Turkish Appendix-26 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 221
HP-GL Mode ANSI ASCII 9825 CHR. SET APPENDICES Appendix-27 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 222
USER'S GUIDE FRENCH/GERMAN SCANDINAVIAN SPANISH/LATIN JIS ASCII Appendix-28 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 223
ROMAN8 EXT. ISO IRV ISO SWEDISH ISO SWEDISH:N APPENDICES Appendix-29 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 224
USER'S GUIDE ISO NORWAY 1 ISO GERMAN ISO FRENCH ISO U.K. Appendix-30 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 225
ISO ITALIAN ISO SPANISH ISO PORTUGUESE ISO NORWAY 2 APPENDICES Appendix-31 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 226
USER'S GUIDE Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's Intellifont Compatible Typefaces PCL Symbol Set Set ID 8U ISO 85: Spanish* HP German* ISO 21: German* ISO 60: Norwegian 1* ISO 61: Norwegian 2* ISO 25: French* ISO 69: French* ISO 14: JIS ASCII* ISO 57: Chinese* Windows 3.0 Latin1 MC Text Symbol - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 227
11: Swedish: names* • • • • • • 0I ISO 15: Italian* • • • • • • 1S HP Spanish* • • • • • • 2S ISO 17: Spanish* • • • • • • 3S ISO 10: • • • • • • 2 K ISO 57: Chinese* • • • • • • 9 U Windows 3.0 Latin1 • • • • • 1 2 J MC Text • • • • • 1 9 M - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 228
USER'S GUIDE Symbol Sets Supported by the Printer's TrueType™ and Type 1 Font Compatible, and Portuguese* ISO 85: Spanish* HP German* ISO 21: German* ISO 60: Norwegian 1* ISO 61: Norwegian 2* ISO 25: French* ISO 69: French* ISO 14: JIS ASCII* ISO 57: Chinese* Windows 3.0 Latin1 MC Text Symbol - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 229
850 • 1 7 U PC-852 9 T PC-Turk 1 9 U Windows 3.1 Latin1 • 9E Windows 3.1 Latin2 5T Windows 3.1 Latin5 7J DeskTop • 1 0 J PS Text • 1 3 2: IRV* • 0S ISO 11: Swedish: names* • 0I ISO 15: Italian* • 1S HP Spanish* • 2S ISO 17: Spanish* • 3S ISO 10: Swedish* • 4S ISO 16: - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 230
USER'S GUIDE QUICK REFERENCE OF COMMANDS The following tables show commands sorted by function. For further information about commands, refer to the "Technical Reference Manual," which is optionally available. Note l represents the lowercase l letter. Script notation is used because lowercase l - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 231
Horizontal Position Horizontal Position Vertical Position Vertical Position Vertical Position VECTOR GRAPHICS Enter HP-GL/2 Mode Use Previous HP-GL/2 Pen Position Use Current PCL CAP HP-GL/2 Plot Horizontal Size HP-GL/2 Plot Vertical Size Set Picture Frame Anchor Point Picture Frame Horizontal Size - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 232
USER'S GUIDE Function RASTER GRAPHICS Resolution Setting 75 dpi 100 dpi 200 dpi 150 PRINT MODEL Select Pattern Solid Black (default) Solid White HP-defined Shading Pattern HP-defined Cross-Hatched Pattern User defined Brother-defined Shading Pattern (64 steps, original) Select Source Transparency - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 233
APPENDICES Function PATTERN Horizontal Size Horizontal Size Vertical Size Vertical Size Pattern ID Setting (See note below.) 2% Gray 10% Gray 15 % Gray 30% Gray 45% Gray 70% Gray 90% Gray 100% Gray Command Decimal ESC * c # A (# dot) ESC * c # H (# decipoint) ESC * c # B (# dot) ESC * c # V (# - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 234
USER'S GUIDE Function 1 Horiz. Line 2 Vert. Lines 3 Diagonal Lines 4 Diagonal Lines 5 Square Grid 6 Diagonal Grid Print pattern Solid Black Erase (Solid White Area Fill) Shaded Fill Cross-hatched Fill User defined Current Pattern Brother-defined Shading Fill (64 steps, original) Define Pattern User - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 235
ID) Character Code Set ESC * c # E 27 42 99 ## 69 (##: chara. code) Download Control Delete All ESC * c 0 F 27 42 99 48 70 Delete Temporary ESC * c 27 42 99 53 70 Copy Assign ESC * c 6 F 27 42 99 54 70 Download Font/Flash Memory Card (original) Delete One from Card ESC * c 1026 F 27 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 236
USER'S GUIDE Function Command USER-DEFINED SYMBOL SET Symbol Set ID Set Define Symbol Set Symbol Set Selected ESC * s 1 T All Locations ESC * s 2 T Internal ESC * s 3 T Downloaded ESC * s 4 T Cartridge ESC * s 5 T Option ROM Socket ESC * s 7 T Set Status Readback Location Unit All - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 237
Portrait Landscape Reverse Portrait Reverse Landscape Print Direction Copy Volume Paper Input Control Paper Eject Feed From Upper Cassette (TRAY 1) Manual Feed Envelope Feed From MP Tray Feed From Lower Cassette (TRAY 2 or Option) Command Decimal ESC & r 0 F ESC & r 1 F ESC * s 1 M ESC - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 238
USER'S GUIDE 85 (#/720 inch) Short-edge Offset ESC & l # Z 27 38 108 ## 90 (#/720 inch) Printer Reset ESC E 27 69 Self-test ESC z 27 122 Job Separation ESC & l # T 27 38 : Norwegian 2 ISO 4: United Kingdom Windows 3.1 Latin1 ISO 25: French ISO 69: French HP German ISO 21: German ISO 15: - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 239
Ventura Math Math-8 Symbol ISO 8859-2 Latin2 ISO 8859-5 Latin5 ISO 11: Swedish HP Spanish ISO 17: Spanish ISO 10: Swedish ISO 16: Portuguese ISO 84: Portuguese ISO 85: Spanish Windows 3.1 Latin5 PC Turkish ISO 6: ASCII Legal ISO 2: IRV Roman 8 Windows 3.0 Latin1 PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC 850 Pi Font PC-852 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 240
USER'S GUIDE Function PC-8 PC-8 D/N PC-850 PC-860 PC-863 PC-865 Fixed Pitch or P.S. Fixed P.S. Character Pitch Selection 1 Character Pitch Selection 2 10 Pitch 16.6 Pitch - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 241
Function Command Scalable Fonts Intellifont-compatible Fonts (##: point size) Alaska ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 1 b 4 3 6 2 T Alaska Extrabold ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 4 b 4 3 6 2 T Antique Oakland ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 4 1 6 8 T Antique Oakland Bold ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 3 b 4 1 6 8 T Antique - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 242
USER'S GUIDE Function Command Type 1 Font Compatible Fonts (##: point size) Atlanta Book ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 0 b 1 5 5 T b 1 0 4 T OCR-B ESC ( 1 O ESC ( s 0 p 10 h 12 v 0 s 0 b 1 1 0 T Brother Original Fonts Bermuda Script ESC ( s 1 p ## v 0 s 3 b 1 3 4 T Germany ESC ( s 1 p ## v - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 243
TIFF (original command) One of the unique features of the PCL mode of this printer is it supports CCITT G3/G4 type data compression and TIFF format. s CCITT G3/G4 (Raster Graphic Mode 1152) The printer's PCL mode supports CCITT G3/G4 type graphic data compression. This format is popular in optical - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 244
USER'S GUIDE Mode 1152 graphic data header data structure Position 0-1 2-3 4-7 8-11 12-13 14-15 16-19 300 dpi 90 01 00 00 : 400 dpi 58 02 00 00 : 600 dpi 400 and 600 dpi are available when printer operates in 600 dpi. vertical resolution (200,300,400,600) C8 00 00 00 : 200 dpi 2C 01 00 00 : - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 245
command (ESC*b###W) should contain whole TIFF file. In mode 1024, transfer graphics data command byte count does not have a limitation of 32,767 byte. The printer supports both 'MM' (big endian) format and 'II' (little endian) format. Print model is not applied to this type of data transfer. The - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 246
USER'S GUIDE Horizontal 1200-dpi Image Format Mode(Raster Graphic Mode 1027) The printer supports 1200 dpi printing for special image formats in 1200 dpi mode. We recommend that the installed printer memory is 10 Mbytes or more for 1200 dpi printing. To set 1200 dpi mode, 1. Set 1200 dpi printing - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 247
same data as in the previous line with 1 word of data. O Non-compressed data When the most significant bit in the first 2 bytes is 0, the printer goes into non-compression mode. The following 11 bits then indicate the number of words of data, and the least significant 4 bits are not used - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 248
USER'S GUIDE O 16 bit repeating compressed data When the most significant 3 bits in the first 2 bytes are in the order 1, . 15 14 13 12 0 1 1 1 the same data words as in the previous line (13 bits) The printer can not support the APT and HRC function in the 1200 dpi printing mode. Appendix-54 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 249
HP-GL/2 Command Sets Command Dual Context Extensions ENTER PCL MODE Mnemonic ESC % # A ER FILL WEDGE WG APPENDICES Parameters 0-Retain previous PCL cursor position and palette 1-Use current HP-GL/2 pen position and palette None Font_ID Font_ID 0-Scalable fonts only 1-Bitmapped fonts allowed - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 250
USER'S GUIDE Command EDGE WEDGE POLYGON MODE FILL POLYGON EDGE POLYGON Character Group SELECT STANDARD FONT CF LO LB DT CP TD DV LT LA PW WU SP SM FT AC RF UL CO SC INPUT WINDOW IW INPUT P1 AND P2 IP INPUT RELATIVE P1 AND P2 IR DEFAULT VALUES DF INITIALIZE IN ROTATE COORDINATE SYSTEM - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 251
> and Printable Characters (character code 33 through 126, and 161 through 254) Beginning with , and combination of and Printer Job Language Commands Syntax COMMENT DEFAULT DINQUIRE Reply ECHO Reply ENTER EOJ INFO Reply INITIALIZE INQUIRE Reply JOB OPMSG RDYMSG RESET SET STMSG - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 252
USER'S GUIDE cursor to the home position ESC < Select Printer Ignored DC1 Deselect Printer Ignored DC3 Set MSB=0 Sets most significant bit - Reset Epson Mode m=GL - HP-GL Mode m=H - HP LaserJet 4+ Mode m=I - IBM Proprinter Mode User Reset Restore to User Settings ESC CR ! (n=0 to 2) - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 253
APPENDICES Command name Function Sequence Decimal Hexadecimal Set Right Margin Sets right margin n columns from the left margin (range depends on type size and paper size) ESC Q n 27 81 n 1B 51 n Set Skip-over Sets bottom margin at the n-th line, ESC N n 27 78 n 1B 4E n Perforation - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 254
USER'S GUIDE Command name Set/Cancel DoubleHigh Mode Set Italic Print Mode Cancel Italic Select Epson/IBM character set Select International Character Set Define Download Characters Select Download Character Mode Copy ROM Characters to Download RAM Select Bit Image Mode Set 9-dot Bit Image Mode - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 255
ejected Change Emulation Changes the emulation of the printer. All (original) data received so far will HP-GL Mode m=H - HP LaserJet 4+ Mode m=I - Reset IBM Proprinter Mode User Reset Restore to User Settings (n=0 to 2) Paper Input Control Controls the paper input n=0 - Feed From Manual - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 256
USER'S GUIDE Command name Cancel Skip-over Perforation Set 1/8" Line Spacing Mode Set 7/72" Line Spacing Mode Save n/72" Line Spacing Mode Activate n/72" Line Spacing Mode - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 257
92 n1 n2 1B 5C n1 n2 {data} {data} {data} ESC ^ c 27 94 c 1B 5E c Allows definition of user-defined characters Selects font and print quality (n=0 or 2 internal fonts, n=4 or 6 - downloaded fonts) Selects and prints single-density bit-image data Selects and prints double-density bit image data - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 258
USER'S GUIDE HP-GL Mode Command Mnemonic Vector Group ARC ABSOLUTE AA ARC RELATIVE AR TL X TICK XT Y TICK YT PEN THICKNESS PT Configuration and Status Group SCALE SC INPUT WINDOW IW INPUT P1 AND P2 IP DEFAULT VALUES DF INITIALIZE IN ROTATE COORDINATE SYSTEM RO PAGE OUTPUT - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 259
Other Emulations BR-Script 2 Batch Mode BR-Script 2 Interactive Mode HP LaserJet III IBM Proprinter XL EPSON FX-850 ESC CR AB M ESC CR R D 27 13 82 79 27 13 82 76 27 13 82 77 27 13 82 68 User Reset Restore to User Settings ESC CR ! n R n = 0 to 2 27 13 33 n 82 Factory Reset Restore to Factory - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 260
USER'S GUIDE Bar Code Control The printer can print bar codes in the HP LaserJet 4+, EPSON FX-850, and IBM Proprinter XL emulation modes. Print Bar Codes or Expanded Characters Code Dec Hex ESC i 27 105 1B 69 Format: - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 261
APPENDICES s Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing n = "s0" or "S0" n = "s1" or "S1" n = "s3" or "S3" 3 : 1 (default) 2 : 1 2.5 : 1 This parameter selects the bar code style as above. When the EAN 8, EAN 13, UPC-A, Code 128 or EAN 128 bar code mode is selected, this bar - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 262
USER'S GUIDE s Bar Code Human Readable Line On or Off n = "r0" or " "T131" or "t131" Default: Human readable line OFF All others This parameter specifies whether or not the printer prints the human readable line below the bar code. Human readable characters are always printed with OCR-B font of - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 263
APPENDICES s Bar Code, Expanded Character, Line Block Drawing & Box Drawing Offset in X-axis n = "xnnn" or "Xnnn" This parameter specifies the offset from the left margin in the "u"- or "U"-specified unit. s Bar Code & Expanded Character Offset in Y-axis n = "ynnn" or "Ynnn" This parameter - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 264
USER'S GUIDE s Expanded Character Rotation n = "a0" or "A1" n = "a1" or "A1" n = "a2" or "A2" n = "a3" or "A3" Upright (default) Rotated 90 degrees Upside down, rotated 180 degrees - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 265
characters other than above causes data error and the bar code data is printed as normal print data. If the check digit is incorrect, the printer calculates the correct check digit automatically so that the correct bar code data will be printed. When EAN13 is selected, adding "+" and a 2-or 5-digit - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 266
USER'S GUIDE • When ISBN (EAN) is selected with the parameter "t130" or "T130": Same rules apply as for "t5" or "T5" • When ISBN (UPC-E) is selected with - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 267
APPENDICES 'UPC-A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x50y70b12345678901?\"; 'EAN-13 LPRINT CHR$(27);"it5r1o0x100y70b123456789012?\"; 'UPC-E LPRINT CHR$(27);"it6r1o0x150y70b0123456?\"; 'Codabar LPRINT CHR$(27);"it9r1s0o0x00y100bA123456A\"; 'Code 128 set A LPRINT CHR$(27);"it12r1o0x00y120bCODE128A12345?\"; 'Code - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 268
character set: 4-27, 4-56, 4-57, 4-60, Appendix-14 character sets in HP-GL emulation mode: 4-28 code table: 4-54, 4-58 code type: 4-19 DATA lamp: 4-4 data terminal ready: 4-19 demonstration pattern: 4-86 display: 4-1 download font: 4-39 drum shutter: 2-7 DTR: 4-19 duplex mode: 4-75 duplex printing - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 269
USER'S GUIDE F face down print delivery: 3-17 face down print delivery tray: 2-3 face up print delivery: 3-17 factory settings: 3-10, 4-79 FEEDER switch: 4-70 fixing roller: 7-9 flash memory card: 1-10, 5-2 flash operation: 4-34 floppy disk: 1-3 fonts: 1-6, 4-59 font card: 5-2 font cartridge: 1-10, - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 270
paper guide: 6-7 PAPER IN setting: 4-74 paper jam: 7-6 paper path selector guide: 3- printer driver: 3-1 printer emulation: 3-1 printer settings: 3-10, 4-86 printer status message: 4-2 printer test: 4-86 protective parts 1-5, 4-18 serial interface port: 2-18 service call message: 7-5 SET switch: 4-6 - Brother International HL-1260 | Users Manual - English - Page 271
mode: 4-69 toner cartridge: 1-4, 2-2, 2-7, 6-1 toner empty: 6-1 toner low: 4-44 toner save mode: 1-8, 4-69 top cover: 2-3, 2-5 top margin: 4-23 transfer guide: 6-7 transfer roller: 6-3 tray 1: 3-16 tray 2: 3-16 U upper paper cassette: 2-3, 3-11 user settings: 3-10, 4-47 W wait time: 4-43 Windows
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