Brother HL 1250, HL-1240 User Manual

Brother Laser Printer

SERVICE MANUAL

MODEL: HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N

Read this manual thoroughly before maintenance work. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

September, 1999 SM-PRN001

in writing from the publisher. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks: The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, the Apple Logo, and Macintosh are trademarks, registered in the United States and

other countries, and True Type is a trademark of Apple computer, Inc. Epson is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of Seiko Epson

Corporation. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP Laser Jet is a trademark of Hewlett Packard

Company. IBM, IBM PC and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation. Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

PREFACE

This service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the laser printer (hereinafter referred to as "this machine" or "the printer"). This information is vital to the service technician to maintain the high printing quality and performance of the printer.

PREFACE

This service manual covers the This manual consists of the following chapters:

CHAPTER 1: GENERAL

Features, specifications, etc.

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION

Installation conditions, Installation procedures, basic operation of the printer etc.

CHAPTER 3: THEORY OF OPERATION

Basic operation of the mechanical system, the electrical system and the electrical circuits and their timing information.

CHAPTER 4: DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY

Procedures for disassembling and re-assembling the mechanical system.

CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE

Periodical replacements parts, consumable parts, etc.

CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING

Reference values and adjustments, troubleshooting image defects, troubleshooting malfunctions, etc.

HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N

printers.

APPENDICES :

Information in this manual is subject to change due to improvement or redesign of the product. All relevant information in such cases will be supplied in service information bulletins (Technical Information).

A thorough understanding of this printer, based on information in this service manual and service information bulletins, is required for maintaining its print quality performance and for improving the practical ability to find the cause of problems.

Serial No. descriptions, Drum life & page counter, Diameter / circumference of rollers, Connection diagrams, PCB circuit diagrams, etc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGULATION .............................................................................................vii

SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................ix

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL...........................................................................1-1

1. FEATURES..............................................................................................................1-1

2. OVERVIEW .............................................................................................................1-4

3. SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................1-5

3.1 Printing................................................................................................ ..............................1-5

3.2 Functions ..........................................................................................................................1-6

3.3 Electrical and Mechanical.................................................................................................1-7

3.4 Network (for HL-1270N only)............................................................................................1-8

3.5 Paper ................................................................................................................................1-8

3.5.1 Feedable paper................................................................................................................... 1-8

3.5.2 Paper cassette capacity....................................................................................................1-10

3.5.3 Print delivery..................................................................................................................... 1-10

3.6 Printing Area...................................................................................................................1-11

3.6.1 Effective printing area.......................................................................................................1-11

3.6.2 Print guaranteed area....................................................................................................... 1-11

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION.......................2-1

1. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION....................................................2-1

1.1 Power Supply....................................................................................................................2-1

1.2 Environment......................................................................................................................2-1

1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows

2. UNPACKING ...........................................................................................................2-2

3. INSTALL THE PRINTER..........................................................................................2-3

3.1 For Windows® Users.........................................................................................................2-3

3.2 For Windows

3.2.1 Install the drum unit................................................................ ............................................. 2-5

3.2.2 Load paper.......................................................................................................................... 2-5

3.2.3 Print a test page.................................................................................................................. 2-5

3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer ................................................................................2-6

3.2.5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk............................................................................. 2-6

3.3 Using the USB Interface (for Windows® 98 only)..............................................................2-7

3.3.1 Connect the USB interface cable........................................................................................ 2-7

3.3.2 Install the USB driver.......................................................................................................... 2-7

3.3.3 Set the PC printer port ........................................................................................................ 2-9

3.4 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only..................................2-9

Users with No CD-ROM Drive...................................................................2-5

.....................................2-1

4. PAPER HANDLING ...............................................................................................2-10

4.1 Load Paper into the Paper Cassette...............................................................................2-10

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4.2 Load Paper Manually......................................................................................................2-10

4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing)............................................................................2-11

4.3.1 To print on both sides of the paper from the paper cassette ............................................ 2-11

4.3.2 To print on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot..........................................2-12

5. CONTROL PANEL OPERATION...........................................................................2-13

5.1 Ready (Paper) LED Indications ......................................................................................2-13

5.2 Data (Toner) LED Indications .........................................................................................2-14

5.3 Drum LED Indications.....................................................................................................2-14

5.4 Alarm LED Indications ....................................................................................................2-14

5.5 Control Panel Button Operations....................................................................................2-15

5.6 Other Control Features...................................................................................................2-15

5.6.1 Sleep mode....................................................................................................................... 2-15

5.6.2 Test print mode.................................................................................................................2-16

6. NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY) ..................................2-17

6.1 Preparing the BR-net Board............................................................................................2-17

6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable .............................................................................................. 2-17

6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only) ........2-17

6.1.3 Print configuration page....................................................................................................2-18

6.2 Functions ........................................................................................................................2-18

6.2.1 LED functions................................................................ .................................................... 2-18

6.2.2 Factory default setting.......................................................................................................2-18

CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION.................................................3-1

1. ELECTRONICS .......................................................................................................3-1

1.1 General Block Diagram.....................................................................................................3-1

1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram .................................................................................................3-4

1.3 Main PCB..........................................................................................................................3-7

1.3.1 ASIC.................................................................................................................................... 3-7

1.3.2 ROM.................................................................................................................................. 3-10

1.3.3 Flash ROM........................................................................................................................ 3-12

1.3.4 DRAM................................................................................................................................ 3-12

1.3.5 Optional RAM....................................................................................................................3-14

1.3.6 Optional serial I/O............................................................................................................. 3-15

1.3.7 PCI bus............................................................................................................................. 3-15

1.3.8 EEPROM........................................................................................................................... 3-16

1.3.9 Reset circuit...................................................................................................................... 3-16

1.3.10 Engine I/O......................................................................................................................... 3-17

1.4 Engine PCB ....................................................................................................................3-18

1.5 BR-net PCB (for HL-1270 only) ......................................................................................3-18

1.6 Power Supply..................................................................................................................3-19

1.6.1 Low-voltage Power Supply ............................................................................................... 3-19

1.6.2 High-voltage Power Supply............................................................................................... 3-20

2. MECHANICS .........................................................................................................3-21

2.1 Overview of Printing Mechanism ....................................................................................3-21

2.2 Paper Transfer................................................................................................................3-23

2.2.1 Paper supply.....................................................................................................................3-23

2.2.2 Paper registration................................................................ .............................................. 3-23

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2.2.3 Paper eject..................................................................................................................3-24

2.3 Sensors .....................................................................................................................3-24

2.3.1 Cover sensors A and B................................................................................................ 3-24

2.3.2 Toner sensor ............................................................................................................... 3-25

2.4 Drum Unit...................................................................................................................3-25

2.4.1 Photosensitive drum....................................................................................................3-25

2.4.2 Primary charger...........................................................................................................3-25

2.4.3 Transfer roller ..............................................................................................................3-25

2.4.5 Cleaner........................................................................................................................3-25

2.5 Toner Cartridge..........................................................................................................3-25

2.6 Print Process.............................................................................................................3-26

2.6.1 Charging......................................................................................................................3-26

2.6.2 Exposure stage............................................................................................................3-26

2.6.3 Developing................................................................................................................... 3-27

2.6.4 Transfer....................................................................................................................... 3-28

2.6.5 Fixing stage .................................................................................................................3-28

CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY.............................. 4-1

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................4-1

2. DISASSEMBLY FLOW............................................................................................4-2

3. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE ...............................................................................4-3

3.1 AC Cord.......................................................................................................................4-3

3.2 Drum Unit.....................................................................................................................4-3

3.3 Paper Cassette ............................................................................................................4-4

3.4 Network Board (for HL-1270N only)............................................................................4-10

3.5 Front Cover................................................................................................................4-11

3.6 TopCover..................................................................................................................4-12

3.7 Main Cover................................................................................................................4-13

3.8 Laser Unit..................................................................................................................4-15

3.9 Drive Unit...................................................................................................................4-16

3.10 Fixing Unit..................................................................................................................4-18

3.11 Base Plate.................................................................................................................4-27

3.12 Main PCB ASSY........................................................................................................ 4-29

3.13 Lower Tray Relay PCB ASSY (for HL-1250/1270N only) ............................................4-29

3.14 Low-voltage Power Supply PCB ASSY.......................................................................4-30

3.15 Engine PCB ASSY / High-voltage Power Supply PCB ASSY......................................4-31

3.16 Panel PCB ASSY.......................................................................................................4-33

3.17 Solenoid ASSY ..........................................................................................................4-33

3.18 Fan Motor ASSY........................................................................................................4-36

3.19 Toner Sensor PCB ASSY (Light Emission).................................................................4-37

3.20 Toner Sensor PCB ASSY (Light Reception) ...............................................................4-37

3.21 Paper Pick-up Roller ASSY........................................................................................4-38

3.22 Paper Feed Roller ASSY............................................................................................ 4-39

3.23 Outer Chute 1 ......................................................................................................... 4-39A

4. PACKING..............................................................................................................4-40

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CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...............................................5-1

1. CONSUMABLE PARTS...........................................................................................5-1

1.1 Drum Unit..........................................................................................................................5-1

1.2 Toner Cartridge.................................................................................................................5-2

2. PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS...................................................................5-4

3. PERIODICAL CLEANING........................................................................................5-5

3.1 Cleaning the Printer Exterior.............................................................................................5-5

3.2 Cleaning the Drum Unit.....................................................................................................5-5

3.3 Cleaning the Scanner Window..........................................................................................5-6

3.4 Cleaning the Electrical Terminals .....................................................................................5-6

4. MTBF / MTTR..........................................................................................................5-7

CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................6-1

1. INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................6-1

1.1 Initial Check ......................................................................................................................6-1

1.2 Warnings for Maintenance Work.......................................................................................6-2

1.3 Identify the Problem..........................................................................................................6-3

2. OPERATOR CALLS & SERVICE CALLS ................................................................6-4

2.1 Operator Calls...................................................................................................................6-4

2.2 Service Calls.....................................................................................................................6-4

3. ERROR MESSAGES...............................................................................................6-6

3.1 Error Messages in the Status Monitor ..............................................................................6-6

3.2 Error Message Printouts...................................................................................................6-8

4. PAPER PROBLEMS................................................................................................6-9

4.1 Paper Load Problems.......................................................................................................6-9

4.2 Paper Jams.....................................................................................................................6-10

4.2.1 Clearing the jammed paper............................................................................................... 6-10

4.2.2 Causes & countermeasures.............................................................................................. 6-11

4.3 Paper Feeding Problems................................................................................................6-12

5. SOFTWARE SETTING PROBLEMS .....................................................................6-14

6. MALFUNCTIONS...................................................................................................6-18

7. IMAGE DEFECTS..................................................................................................6-23

7.1 Image Defect Examples..................................................................................................6-23

7.2 Troubleshooting Image Defect........................................................................................6-24

7.3 Location of Grounding Contacts .....................................................................................6-41

7.3.1 Drum unit .......................................................................................................................... 6-41

7.3.2 Printer body & paper cassette................................................................ ........................... 6-41

8. INCORRECT PRINTOUT ......................................................................................6-42

9. NETWORK PROBLEM (FOR HL-1270N ONLY)....................................................6-45

9.1 Installation Problem ........................................................................................................6-45

9.2 Intermittent Problem........................................................................................................6-46

9.3 TCP/IP Troubleshooting..................................................................................................6-47

9.4 UNIX Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................6-47

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9.5 Windows NT/LAN Server (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting......................................................6-48

9.6 Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting.............................................6-48

9.7 Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method) Troubleshooting...6-49

9.8 Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 Peer to Peer Print (NetBIOS) Troubleshooting .........................6-49

9.9 Internet Print (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting..........................................................................6-49

9.10 Novell Netware Troubleshooting.....................................................................................6-50

9.11 AppleTalk Troubleshooting .............................................................................................6-50

9.12 Apple TCP/IP Printing (System 8.6 or later) ...................................................................6-51

9.13 Web Browser Troubleshooting (TCP/IP) ........................................................................6-51

10. INSPECTION MODE .............................................................................................6-52

10.1 Test Print Mode...............................................................................................................6-52

10.2 Inspection Mode..............................................................................................................6-53

APPENDICES

1. SERIAL NO. DESCRIPTIONS................................................................................ A-1

2. DIAMETER / CIRCUMFERENCE OF ROLLERS.................................................... A-3

3. PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS........................................................ A-4

4. HOW TO KNOW DRUM UNIT LIFE & PAGE COUNTER ...................................... A-5

5. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLS ............................................. A-11

6. NVRAM DEFAULT VALUE................................................................................... A-15

7. PAPER CASSETTE INFORMATION (FOR EUROPE ONLY)............................... A-16

8. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240............................................................ A-17

9. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1250..................................................................... A-18

10. CONNECTION DIAGRAM, HL-1270N.................................................................. A-19

11. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (1/2)........................................... A-20

12. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1030/1240 (2/2)........................................... A-21

13. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (1/5) ........................................ A-22

14. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (2/5) ........................................ A-23

15. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (3/5) ........................................ A-24

16. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (4/5) ........................................ A-25

17. MAIN PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM, HL-1250/1270N (5/5) ........................................ A-26

18A. ENGINE PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (OLD).......................................................... A-27

18B. ENGINE PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (NEW)......................................................... A-28

19. NETWORK BOARD CIRCUIT DIAGRAM............................................................. A-29

20. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (110 - 120V) ........ A-30

21. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (220 - 240V) ........ A-31

22A. HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (OLD) ............... A-32

22B. HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB CIRCUIT DIAGRAM (NEW)............... A-33

23. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLD & NEW VERSIONS OF HVPS & ENGINE PCB A-34

INDEX

REGULATION

LASER SAFETY (110 - 120V MODEL ONLY)

This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation.

Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within the protective housing and external covers. the laser beam cannot escape form the machine during any phase of user operation.

FDA REGULATIONS (110 - 120V MODEL ONLY)

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One of the following labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.

The label for Japanese manufactured products

MANUFACTURED: K BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan. This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J.

The label for Chinese manufactured products

MANUFACTURED: C BROTHER Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Shenzen Buji Nan Ling Factory

Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzen, CHINA This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR Subchapter J.

Caution

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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IEC 825 (220-240V MODEL ONLY)

This printer is a Class I laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

This printer has a laser diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Laser Unit. The Laser Unit should not be opened without disconnecting the two connectors connected with the AC power supply and laser unit. Since the variable resistor in the laser unit is adjusted in accordance with the standards, never touch it.

Caution

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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 lasersäteilylle.

Varning – Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna Bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass

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CAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER)

CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is operated with the cover open, the

regulations of VBG 93 and the performance instructions for VBG 93 are valid.

CAUTION: In case of any trouble with the laser unit, replace the laser unit itself. To

prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure of the laser unit.

ACHTUNG: Im Falle von Störungen der Lasereinheit muß diese ersetzt werden. Das

Gehäuse der Lasereinheit darf nicht geöffnet werden, da sonst Laserstrahlen austreten können.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

When servicing the optical system of the printer, be careful not to place a screwdriver or other reflective object in the path of the laser beam. Be sure to take off any personal accessories such as watches and rings before working on the printer. A reflected beam, though invisible, can permanently damage the eyes.

Since the beam is invisible, the following caution label is attached on the laser unit.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.

CAUTION ADVARSEL VARNING VARO!

ADVARSEL ATTENTION VORSICHT

ATENCIÓN

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT. USYNLIG LASER STRÅLING NÅR KABINETLÅGET STÅR ÅBENT.

UNGDÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASSE 3B LASER. OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR

ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT. AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA

NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. LUOKAN 3B LASERLAITE.

USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING.UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. KLASSE 3B LASERPRODUKT.

RADIATIONS LASER INVISIBLES QUANDOUVERT ET VERROUILLAGE ENLEVE. EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 3B.

UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFENT UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN. SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B.

RADIACIÓN LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ ATASCADO. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN DIRECTA DE LOS OJOS. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B.

SAFETY INFORMATION

DEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

The following conventions are used in this service manual:

Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury.

Indicates cautions that must be observed to service the printer properly or prevent damage to the printer.

NOTE: Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when servicing the printer.

**Listed below are the various kinds of “WARNING” messages included in this manual.

WARNING

CAUTION:

WARNING

Always turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before accessing any parts inside the printer.

WARNING

Some parts inside the printer are extremely hot immediately after the printer is used. When opening the front cover or rear cover to access any parts inside the printer, never touch the red colored parts shown in the following figures.

WARNING

If you analyze malfunctions with the power plug inserted into the power outlet, special caution should be exercised even if the power switch is OFF because it is a single pole switch.

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

1. FEATURES

This printer has the following features;

High Resolution and Fast Print Speed

<HL-1030> True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) (GDI mode) 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) and 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-1250/1270N> True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 1200 x 600 dots per inch (dpi) for graphics with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per minutes (ppm) print speed (A4 or Letter paper).

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

Versatile Paper Handling

The printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. The paper cassette can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive A5 and A6 sizes of paper. The manual feed slot allows manual paper loading sheet by sheet so you can use a variety of types and sizes of paper.

Front Operation

Basic operation of the printer can be controlled from the front panel.

Enhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows

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The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT

4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. You can easily install them into your Windows compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows



system using our installer program. The driver supports our unique

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applications and allows you to choose various printer settings including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale adjustment, resolution, water mark and many layout functions. You can easily setup these print options through the Printer Setup Menu.

Printer Status Monitor with Bi-directional Parallel Interface

The printer driver can monitor the status of your printer using bi-directional parallel communications. IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel printer cable is recommended.

The printer status monitor program can show the current status of your printer. When printing, the animated dialog box appears on your computer screen to show the current printing process. If an error occurs, a dialog box will appear to let you know what to correct. If you have turned on the interactive Help ( Windows 95/98 only) you can get visual guidance on your PC screen on the actions in the event of certain printer errors.

Quick Print Setup

The Quick Print Setup is a convenient utility to allow you to make changes to frequently used driver settings easily without having to open the printer properties selection box every time. It is launched automatically when this printer driver is selected. You can change the settings by clicking on the icon with the right mouse button.

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Enhanced Memory Management

The printer provides its own data compression technology in its printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which can automatically compress graphic data and font data efficiently into the printer’s memory. You can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including large fonts, with the standard printer memory.

USB Interface (for Windows



98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 using USB with HL-

1240/1250/1270N only)

The printer can be connected using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface to a PC or Mac which has a USB interface. Drivers that allow you to use the USB port are provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer.

Remote Printer Console Program for DOS (for HL-1240/1250/1270N only)

The utility program, Remote Printer Console (RPC), is available on the CD-ROM supplied with your printer. When you operate your computer in a DOS (Disk Operating System) environment, this program allows you to easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup and emulations.

This program also provides a status monitor program, which is a Terminate-and-Stay Resident (TSR) program. It can monitor the printer status while running in the background and report the current status or errors on your computer screen.

Popular Printer Emulation Support (for HL-1240/1250/1270N only)

These printers support the following printer emulation modes; The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP. The HL-1250 supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL. The HL-1270N supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), Epson FX-850 and IBM Proprinter XL.

When you use DOS application software or Windows version 3.0 or earlier, you can use any of these emulations to operate the HL-1250/1270N printers. The printers also support autoemulation switching between HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, BR-Script 2 and IBM. If you want to set the printer emulation, you can do it using the Remote Printer Console Program.

High Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology (for HL-1250/1270N only)

High Resolution Control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to get smooth text print quality.

Advanced Photoscale Technology (APT) enables the printer to print graphics in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. Use this function when you want to print photographic images.

Environment-Friendly

<Economy Printing Mode> This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner. It is useful for obtaining draft copies for proof-reading. You can select from two economy modes, 25% toner saving and 50% toner saving, through the Windows



printer driver supplied with your printer.

<Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode)> Sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption when the printer is not in use for a certain period of time. The printer consumes less than 5W (HL-1030/1240), 6W (HL-1250) or 12W (HL-1270N) when in sleep mode.

<Low Running Cost> Since the toner cartridge is separate from the drum unit, you need to replace only the toner

cartridge after around 3,000 pages for the standard cartridge and around 6,000 pages for the optional high-capacity cartridge, which is both cost both effective and ecologically friendly.

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Bar Code Print (for HL-1250/1270N only)

The printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes;

Code 39

•

Code 128

•

Interleaved 2 of 5

•

Codabar

•

US-PostNet

•

ISBN

•

UPC-A

•

UPC-E

•

EAN-8

•

EAN-13

•

EAN-128

•

Network Feature (for HL-1270N only)

The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as standard. This allows multiple host computers to share the printer on a 10/100Mbit Ethernet network. Any users can print their jobs as if the printer was directly connected to their computer. Users on Windows® 95/98, Windows NT

, UNIX, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer simultaneously can access this printer. For further information, see the Network User’s Guide supplied with the printer.

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(

2. OVERVIEW

Manual feed paper guides

Output tray

Tray extension flap

Control panel

Front cover

Manual feed slot

Paper indicator

Paper cassette

Fig. 1-1

HL-1030/1240

Rear cover

USB interface connector

for HL-1240 onl

Parallel interface connector

HL-1250/1270N

Network interface (for HL-1270N only)

Power switch

AC power inlet

Fig. 1-2

Modular jack for Lower Tray Unit

Rear cover

USB interface

connector

Parallel interface

connector

AC power inlet

Power switch

Fig. 1-3

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Network board

(for HL-1270N only)

10/100BASE TX

Network port

L F A TEST

LED

Test button

3. SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 Printing

Print method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Laser Wave length: 780 nm

Resolution HL-1030: 600 x 600 dots/inch (GDI)

Output: 5mW max

HL-1240: 600 x 600 dots/inch (GDI)

300 x 300 dots/inch (under DOS or other operating system)

HL-1250: 1200(H) x 600(V) dots/inch (for Windows

graphics) 600 x 600 dots/inch (for Windows



and DOS) 300 x 300 dots/inch (under Apple Macintosh using the optional RS-100M)

HL-1270N: 1200(H) x 600(V) dots/inch (for Windows

graphics) 600 x 600 dots/inch (for Windows



and DOS)

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

DIB



DIB

Print quality Normal printing mode

Economy printing mode (up to 25% and 50% toner saving)

Print speed HL-1030: Up to 10 pages/minute

HL-1240/1250/1270N: Up to 12 pages/minute*

(when loading A4 or Letter-size paper from the paper cassette.) Warm-up Max. 45 seconds at 23°C (73.4°F) First print 15 seconds

(when loading A4 or Letter-size paper from the paper cassette.) Print media Toner cartridge

Life expectancy: 3,000 pages/cartridge (Standard cartridge)

6,000 pages/cartridge (High-capacity cartridge)

(when printing A4 or Letter-size paper at 5% print coverage) Developer Drum unit

Life expectancy: 20,000 pages/drum unit

*NOTE: Print speed varies depending on the paper size or media type. For details, refer to APPENDIX

3 ‘PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGS’.

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3.2 Functions

CPU HL-1030/1240: MB86833 66MHz

HL-1250/1270N: MB86832 66MHz Emulation HL-1030: Brother Printing Solution for Windows

HL-1240: Brother Printing Solution for Windows

HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4)

HL-1250: Brother Printing Solution for Windows

Automatic emulation selection among HP LaserJet 6P (PCL level 6), EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL

HL-1270N: Brother Printing Solution for Windows

Automatic emulation selection among HP LaserJet 6P (PCL level 6), Brother BR-Script Level 2, EPSON FX850 or IBM Proprinter XL

Printer driver <PCL Driver>

Windows

•



3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 driver,

supporting Brother Native Compression mode Windows

•



3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 driver, supporting bi-

directional capacity

PPD file driver for Windows



95/98 and Windows NT 4.0 driver (for

HL-1270N only)

iMac, Power Macintosh G3 with USB printer driver (for HL-

•

1240/1250/1270N only) Optional Macintosh driver available for System 6.0.7 or higher (for

•

HL-1250 only)

 



Interface

Bi-directional parallel

•

Universal Serial Bus (USB) (for HL-1240/1250/1270N only)

•

Optional RS-422A/RS-232C serial (RS-100M) available (for HL-

•

1250 only) 10/100 BaseTX Ethernet network interface (for HL-1270N only)

•

Memory HL-1030/1240: 2.0 Mbytes

No memory expansion is possible on these models

HL-1250/1270N: 4.0 Mbytes

Expandable up to 36 Mbytes by installing an

industry standard SIMM* Control panel 1 button and 4 LEDs Diagnostics Self-diagnostic program

*NOTE: The SIMM must have the following specifications;

Type: 72 pin (Both EDO RAM and Fast page mode DRAM can be used.) Access time: 60 nsec - 80 nsec Capacity: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 Mbyte

(Although the 64 Mbyte SIMM can be installed, only 32 Mbyte is effective.) Height: 35.0 mm (1.38 inches) or less Output: 32 bit or 36 bit (independent of parity)

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3.3 Electrical and Mechanical

Power source U.S.A. and Canada: AC 110 to 120V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 240V, 50 Hz/60 Hz

Power consumption Printing (peak)*: 940 W or less

Printing (average): 340 W or less Standing by: 80 W or less Sleep*: 5 W or less (HL-1030/1240)

Noise Printing: 49 dB A or less

Standing by: 27 dB A or less

Temperature Operating: 10 to 32.5°C (50 to 90.5°F)

Non operating: 0 to 40°C (38 to 104°F) Storage: -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)

Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% (non condensing)

Storage: 10 to 85% (non condensing)

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6 W or less (HL-1250) 12W or less (HL-1270N)

Dimensions A4 paper cassette installed: 360 x 370 x 235 mm (W x D x H) (14.2 x 14.6 x 9.3 inches)

Legal paper cassette installed: 360 x 430 x 235 mm

(14.2 x 16.9 x 9.3 inches)

A4 lower paper cassette installed: 360 x 370 x 345 mm (HL-1250/1270N only) (14.2 x 14.6 x 13.6 inches) Legal lower paper cassette installed: 360 x 430 x 345 mm (HL-1250/1270N only) (14.2 x 16.9 x 13.6 inches)

Weight Approx. 9.2 kg (20.2 lb.) including the drum unit.

Approx. 12.7 kg (27.9 lb.) including the drum unit and Lower Tray unit.

*NOTE:

The peak figure of power consumption is worked out when the halogen heater lamp is

•

turned ON. The peak figure of power consumption is worked out excluding inrush current value.

•

The peak figure of power consumption is a reference value and should be used internally at

•

Brother offices only. The power consumption figure quoted for sleep mode is when the fan has stopped.

•

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3.4 Network (for HL-1270N only)

Type / Speed 10/100 Base TX Ethernet

Auto speed detection

Protocols

•

TCP/IP DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, DHCP, NetBIOS over IP LPR/LPD, Port9100, Custom Port, POP3/SMTP SMB Print TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP

Novell IPX.SPX (Bindery/NDS)

•

AppleTalk

•

Management

Web Based Management

•

BRAdmin32 Windows

•

TELNET and Netware Command Console

•

SNMP/MIB II

•

HP JetAdmin / Web JetAdmin compatible

•



based management utility

Firmware update 2MB flash ROM. Use BRAdmin32 when upgrading print server

software or BOOTP, TFTP PUT/GET or IPX for Netware.

Supplied software

BRAdmin32 management utility (for Windows

•

Port driver for Windows

•

LPR port driver (for Windows



95/98/NT 4.0



95/98 only)



95/98/NT 4.0)

NetBIOS port driver SMTP port driver

3.5 Paper

3.5.1 Feedable paper

(1) Type & size

Feeding source Paper type Paper size

Paper cassette Normal paper

Manual feed slot Normal paper A4, Letter, B5 (JIS/ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal

Optional lower paper cassette

(HL-1250/1270N only)

*NOTE: Legal-size paper can be printed with the standard paper cassette or the optional lower cassette

for the US and Canada models only.

A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A6, Executive, Legal*

Transparencies

70-216 x 116-356 mm

(2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) Envelopes DL, C5, COM10, Monarch, B5 (ISO) Organizers J, K, L sizes of DAY-TIMER Labels A4, Letter Transparencies A4, Letter Other sizes 70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches) Normal paper

A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, Executive, Legal* Transparencies

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(2) Other paper specifications <Paper Cassette>

Cut sheet Basis weight 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb.) Caliper 0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.) Moisture content 4% to 6% by weight

Cut sheet Envelope

Basis weight 64 to 158 g/m2 (17 to 43 lb.) 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb.)

single thickness

Caliper 0.08 to 0.2 mm (0.003 to 0.008 in.) 0.084 to 0.14 mm (0.003 to 0.005 in.)

single thickness

Moisture content 4% to 6% by weight 4% to 6% by weight

(3) Recommended paper

Letter: Xerox 4200 (75 g/m

•

A4: Xerox 80 Premier Paper (80 g/m

•

Label: Avery laser label or equivalent

•

Transparency: 3M CG3300 or equivalent

•

)

CAUTION:

When you are choosing print media, be sure to follow the information given below to prevent any paper jams, print quality problems or printer damage;

It is recommended to use long-grained paper for the best print quality. If short-grained

•

paper is being used, it might be the cause of paper jams. Use neutral paper. Do not use acid paper to avoid any damage to the drum unit.

•

Avoid using coated paper such as vinyl coated paper.

•

Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper.

•

It is recommended to use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser

•

printers. Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or the printer will be damaged.

•

Before loading paper with holes such as organizer sheets, be sure to fan the stack well.

•

Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together. The glue that is used might caused

•

damaged to the printer. When printing on the back of pre-printed paper, if the paper is curled, be sure to straighten

•

the paper as much as possible. Different types of paper should not be loaded at the same time in the paper cassette to

•

avoid any paper jams or misfeeds.

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3.5.2 Paper cassette capacity

(1) Maximum load height Paper cassette:

<Normal paper> Up to 27mm (1.06 inches) in height

<Transparencies> 10 sheets

(2) Paper feed conditions

(250 sheets of 80 g/m

A4/Letter paper)

Type Weight Cassette

Normal paper (cut sheet)

Special paper (cut sheet)

3.5.3 Print delivery

(1) Output tray stacking capacity: Maximum 150 sheets (80 g/m

(2) Straight paper path output at the rear of the printer capacity: 1 sheet **Thicker paper printing is recommended.

NOTE:

When using the straight paper path feed and the rear output method for thicker paper

•

printing, lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer. Face-down: Delivery with the printed face of the paper downwards.

•

Face-up: Delivery with the printed face of the paper upwards.

64 to 80 g/m

158 g/m

Labels Envelopes Organizers

face-down only

face-up only

Manual feed

(1 sheet)

)



(250 sheet)

✕ ✕ ✕ ✕

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3.6 Printing Area

3.6.1 Effective printing area

The effective printing area means the area within which the printing of all the data received without any omissions can be guaranteed.

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(1) Supported by the engine

4.23mm

3.6.2 Print guaranteed area

208mm

(2) Supported by the emulation

25 25

2,400 (80 characters)

NOTE:

The units in the above figure are dot size

•

based on 300 dpi resolution. 25 dots at both sides is for italic characters.

•

The values above vary depending on the paper size. For details, see the table on the next page.

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The table below shows the print guaranteed areas for each paper size.

Size A B C D E F

A 4

Letter

Legal

B 5 (ISO)

Executive

A 5

A 6

Organizer (J size)

Organizer (K size)

Organizer (L size)

COM10

MONARCH

C 5

210.0 mm

8.27” (2,480 dots)

215.9 mm

8.5” (2,550 dots)

215.9 mm

8.5” (2,550 dots)

176.0 mm

6.93” (2,078 dots)

184.15 mm

7.25” (2,175 dots)

148.5 mm

5.85” (1,754 dots)

105.0 mm

4.13” (1,240 dots)

69.85 mm

2.75” (825 dots)

95.25 mm

3.75” (1,125 dots)

139.7 mm

5.5” (1,650 dots)

104.78 mm

4.125” (1,237 dots)

98.43 mm

3.875” (1,162 dots) 162 mm

6.38” (1,913 dots) 110 mm

4.33” (1,299 dots)

297.0 mm

11.69” (3,507 dots)

279.4 mm

11.0” (3,300 dots)

355.6 mm

14.0” (4,200 dots)

250.0 mm

9.84” (2,952 dots)

266.7 mm

10.5” (3,150 dots)

210.0 mm

8.27” (2,480 dots)

148.5 mm

5.85” (1,754 dots)

116.0 mm

4.57” (1,370 dots)

171.45 mm

6.75” (2,025 dots)

215.9 mm

8.5” (2,550 dots)

241.3 mm

9.5” (2,850 dots)

190.5 mm

7.5” (2,250 dots) 229 mm

9.01” (2,704 dots) 220 mm

8.66” (2,598 dots)

203.2 mm

8.0” (2,400 dots)

203.2 mm

8.0” (2,400 dots)

203.2 mm

8.0” (2,400 dots)

164.0 mm

6.46” (1,936 dots)

175.7 mm

6.92” (2,025 dots)

136.5 mm

5.37” (1,612 dots)

93.0 mm

3.66” (1,098 dots)

56.2 mm

2.21” (675 dots)

86.78 mm

3.42” (975 dots)

131.23 mm

5.17” (1,500 dots)

92.11 mm

3.63” (1,087 dots)

85.7 mm

3.37” (1,012 dots)

150.0 mm

5.9” (1,771 dots)

98.0 mm

3.86” (1,157 dots)

288.5 mm

11.36” (3,407 dots)

270.9 mm

10.67” (3,200 dots)

347.1 mm

13.67” (4,100 dots)

241.5 mm

9.5” (2,852 dots)

258.2 mm

10.17” (3,050 dots)

201.5 mm

7.93” (2,380 dots)

140.0 mm

5.51” (1,654 dots)

107.5 mm

4.23” (1,270 dots)

162.98 mm

6.42” (1,925 dots)

207.43 mm

8.17” (2,450 dots)

232.8 mm

9.16” (2,750 dots)

182.0 mm

7.16” (2,150 dots)

220.5 mm

8.68” (2,604 dots)

211.5 mm

8.33” (2,498 dots)

3.4 mm

0.13” (40 dots)

6.35 mm

0.25” (75 dots)

4.23 mm

0.17” (50 dots)





6.35 mm

0.25” (75 dots)

6.01 mm

0.24” (71 dots)





6.35 mm

0.25” (75 dots)





6.01 mm

0.24” (71 dots)





NOTE:

The paper sizes indicated here should conform to the nominal dimensions specified by JIS.

•

A4 paper must accommodate 80 characters printed in pica pitch (203.2 mm).

•

The dot size is based on 300 dpi resolution.

•

Organizer is not supported by any printer emulations (commands).

•

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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION

1. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

1.1 Power Supply

• The source voltage must stay within ±10% of the rated voltage shown on the rating plate.

• The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet).

• Do no share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air

conditioner, copier or shredder. If it is unavoidable that you must use the printer with these appliances, it is recommended that you use an isolation transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.

• Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.

1.2 Environment

• The printer should be installed near a power outlet, which is easily accessible.

• The room temperature is maintained between 10°C and 32.5°C. The relative humidity is

maintained between 20% and 80%.

• The printer should be used in a well ventilation room.

• Place the printer on a flat, horizontal surface.

• Keep the printer clean. Do not place the printer in a dusty place.

• Do not place the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is blocked. Keep

approximately 100 mm (4 inches) between the ventilation hole and the wall.

• Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Use 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 expose the printer to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses.

• Do not place objects on top of the printer.

• Do not place the printer near an air conditioner.

• Keep the printer horizontal when carrying.

• Do not cover the slots in the side cover.

1.3 System Requirements for Brother Printer Solution for Windows

Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer using Brother Printing Solution for Windows

• IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor

• 10MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts.

• Microsoft Windows



3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0

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2. UNPACKING

When unpacking the printer, check to see that all of the following components are included in the carton.

Paper cassette

Printer

Drum unit (with Toner cartridge included)

CD-ROM

Floppy disk

Fig. 2-1

NOTE: Components may vary depending on the country.

Documents

AC cord

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3. INSTALL THE PRINTER

You need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer. Firstly, identify the Operating System on your computer. Then, purchase the appropriate

interface cable (parallel or USB) for your computer. The installation programs for the hardware setup and driver installation are contained on the

supplied CD-ROM.

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If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, you can install the printer driver from the supplied floppy disk. (See Subsection 3.2 ‘For Windows

3.1 For Windows® Users

(1) Turn on your PC power. Close all the applications running on your PC. (2) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. (3) The opening screen will appear automatically in Windows

NOTE:

If the opening screen does not appear;

•

Click (If your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of “D”.)

In Windows 3.1; Click the File menu in the Program Manager screen and select

in the command line box and click OK. (If your CD-ROM drive is not D, type the correct drive letter instead of “D”.)

The setup screens shown below are based on the HL-1240 model. They vary depending

•

on the model.

(4) Select the model of your printer.

Start

and select

. Then, type

Run

Users with No CD-ROM Drive’.)



95/98/NT4.0.

D:\START

in the command line box and click OK.

Run

. Then, type

D:\START

(5) Select the language you want, then follow

the instructions on the screen.

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Fig. 2-2

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(6) Click the

Initial Setup

button.

(7) You can view the Initial Setup operations

in the video movie.

Fig. 2-4

(8) Click the interface cable you are going to

use, Parallel or USB.

(9) If you click the

button, you can

NOW

install the printer driver immediately.

(10) After the printer driver has been installed,

the HL-1030, HL-1240, HL-1250 or HL1270N window will appear. Follow the onscreen messages to complete the installation.

Fig. 2-5

Fig. 2-6

Fig. 2-7

If your printer is connected using a parallel interface cable, the setup is now completed. If you want to connect your printer using a USB interface cable, refer to Subsection 3.3 ‘Using the

USB Interface (For Windows



98 only)’.

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3.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM Drive

If you do not have a CD-ROM drive, setup the printer following the steps below, then install the printer driver from the floppy disk.

3.2.1 Install the drum unit

(1) Open the front cover. (2) Unpack the drum unit assembly and rock

it from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. (Fig. 2-8)

(3) Install the drum unit into the printer until it snaps into place and close the front cover.

3.2.2 Load paper

(1) Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer. (2) Slide the paper guides to the paper size

you want until they snap into a slot. (Fig. 2-9)

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Fig. 2-8

(3) Load paper into the paper cassette.

Check that paper is flat placed. (Fig. 2-

10) Paper should be loaded up to the lines on the sliding guide.

(4) Re-install the paper cassette into the

printer.

3.2.3 Print a test page

(1) Check that the power switch is off. (2) Connect the AC power cord to the printer. (3) Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet,

then turn on the power switch. (Fig. 2-11)

Fig. 2-9

Fig. 2-10

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AC power cord

Fig. 2-11

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(4) Extend the tray extension flap. After the

printer has warmed up the Ready LED changes from blinking to lit. (Fig. 2-12)

(5) Press the control panel button. The

printer will print a test page. Check the test page printed correctly.

3.2.4 Connect the printer and the computer

(1) Turn off the power switch. (2) Connect the parallel interface to the

computer, then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-13)

(3) Use the clips on the printer connector to

secure the parallel interface cable.

(4) Turn on the printer power switch.

Fig. 2-12

Parallel interface

cable

3.2.5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk

(1) Turn on the computer power. If the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window appears, click

the

Cancel

button. (2) Insert the supplied floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (3) Install the printer driver using the Setup.exe file.

In Windows i) Click the



95/98

button and select

Start

Run

ii) Type A:\SETUP and click OK. (If your floppy disk drive is not A, insert the correct drive

letter instead of ‘A’.)

iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

In Windows



3.1

i) Click File menu in the Program Manager screen and select ii) Type A:\SETUP click OK. (If your floppy disk drive is not A, insert the correct drive letter

instead of ‘A’.)

iii) Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Run

Fig. 2-13

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3.3 Using the USB Interface (for Windows

For the HL-1240/1250/1270N printers, the USB interface cable can be connected between the printer and PC. Prepare the printer to use the USB interface following the steps below;

3.3.1 Connect the USB interface cable

(1) Check that the printer power switch is on. (2) Connect the USB interface cable to the

computer, then connect it to the printer. (Fig. 2-14)

3.3.2 Install the USB driver



98 only)

USB interface

cable

Fig. 2-14

(1) The “Add New Hardware Wizard” window

will appear. Click the

button.

(2) Select “Search for the best driver for your

device.” Click the

button.

Fig. 2-15

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(3) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-

ROM drive and select “CD-ROM drive”. Click the

button.

Fig. 2-17

(4) Click the

will be installed.

(5) Click the

button, then the USB driver

button.

Finish

Fig. 2-18

(6) Click the

start.

button, then your PC will re-

Yes

Fig. 2-19

Fig. 2-20

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3.3.3 Set the PC printer port

Your PC printer port has to be set to “USB port”.

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(1) Click the

button and select Printers in Settings.

Start

(2) Select your printer model icon in Printers so that the printer icon is highlighted. (3) Select Properties from the File menu, then click the Details tab. (4) Select

BRUSB: (USB Printer Port)

in the

“Print to the following port” box. (Fig. 2-

21)

(5) Click the OK button to close the

Properties dialog box. The setup is now completed.

Fig. 2-21

NOTE: Both the parallel cable and USB interface cable can be connected to the printer at the same

time.

3.4 For Macintosh (iMac and Power Macintosh) with USB Users Only

When you use the HL-1240/1250/1270N printer with Macintosh using USB, setup the printer following the Initial Setup instructions on the supplied CD-ROM.

(1) Turn on the computer power, then insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The

window shown below will appear automatically.

Fig. 2-22

(2) Click the “Instructional Video” icon in the window above to view the Initial Setup operations

in the video movie.

(3) Click the “Printer Driver Installer” icon in the window above to install the printer driver.

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4. PAPER HANDLING

The printer provides two types of paper loading method; paper cassette and manual feed slot.

4.1 Load Paper into the Paper Cassette

You can load normal paper and transparencies into the paper cassette. If you load paper into the paper cassette, the printer automatically feeds paper sheet by sheet and ejects the printed page into the output tray.

For the details on cassette loading, refer to Subsection 3.2.2 ‘Load Paper’ in this chapter and

Subsection 3.5 ‘Paper’ in CHAPTER 1.

4.2 Load Paper Manually

You can feed envelopes, labels and organizers as well as normal paper and transparencies into the manual feed slot. (For details on feedable paper, see Subsection 3.5 ‘Paper’ in

CHAPTER 1.)

When using the manual feed slot, follow the steps below; (1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer driver, and send the print data to the printer.

NOTE: A ‘NO PAPER’ message is shown in the status monitor until a sheet of paper is inserted into

the manual feed slot.

(2) Set the width of the manual feed slot paper

guides using both hands to the paper width to be used. (Fig. 2-23)

Fig. 2-23

(3) Insert the paper into the manual feed slot with

both hands until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller.

(4) Hold the paper in this position until the printer

feeds the paper a short distance, then let go of the paper. (Fig. 2-24)

Fig. 2-24

(5) After the printer ejects the printed page, insert the next sheet of paper as in the previous

step. The printer will wait until you insert the next sheet of paper. Repeat this as necessary for the number of pages you need to print.

NOTE: It is recommended to remove printed pages immediately after printing if the output tray

extension flap is not extended.

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The printer has a the rear cover is lifted up. Use this paper feed and output method when printing on thicker paper or card.

(1) Select the manual feed mode in the printer

driver.

(2) Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer.

(Fig. 2-25) (3) Send the print data to the printer. (4) Follow Steps (3) to (4) in the previous page to

load paper. (5) Close the rear cover of the printer.

CAUTION:

Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause curl or media feed jams.

straight paper path

from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer when

4.3 Two Side Printing (Manual Duplexing)

The supplied printer driver allows you to do manual duplex printing. When using the manual duplex function, note the following information;

Fig. 2-25

CAUTION:

If the paper is too thin, it may cause wrinkling.

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If paper is curled, straighten it and then set it into the paper cassette.

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The paper type should be regular paper. Do not use bond paper.

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When setting paper into the paper cassette, empty the cassette first, then insert the printed

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paper only, printed side face up. (Do not add the printed paper onto the top of the unprinted paper stack.) If the paper is not feeding correctly, the paper might be curled. Remove the paper and

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straighten it.

4.3.1 To print on both sides 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. (4) Re-insert them into the paper cassette, loading

the paper with the side to be printed (blank side) face down, and the top edge toward you. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. (Fig. 2-

26)

(5) The printer will now automatically print all the

odd pages on the reverse side of the paper.

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4.3.2 To print on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot

CAUTION:

Before re-inserting the sheets, straighten them, or paper feed errors will occur.

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The use of very thin or very thick paper is not recommended.

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When the manual duplex function is used, it is possible that paper jams may occur or print

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quality may not be satisfactory.

(1) Select the required manual duplex printing mode and manual feed mode from the driver. (2) Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed

first facing upwards. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. (3) Repeat action (2) until you have printed all the even numbered pages. (4) Remove the printed even numbered pages from the output tray (5) 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 edge towards the printer. Follow the instructions on the computer screen. (Fig. 2-27)

(6) Repeat action (5) until you have printed all the

odd numbered pages on the reverse side of the paper.

Fig. 2-27

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5. CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

There are four LEDs and a button on the control panel. The LEDs indicate the printer status, and pressing the button enables several functions in the printer.

LEDs

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Drum

Ready

Paper

Alarm

Toner

Data

Control Panel Button

5.1 Ready (Paper) LED Indications

The Ready LED indicates the current status of the printer.

LED Printer status

OFF The power switch is off, or the printer is in sleep mode.

If the printer is in sleep mode, it will wake up automatically when it receives data or when you press the control panel button.

Blinking <Blinking at 1 second intervals>

The printer is warming up. <Blinking at 2 seconds intervals>

The printer is cooling down and stops printing until the internal temperature of the printer lowers.

ON 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. See Subsection 2.1 ‘Operator Calls’ in CHAPTER 6 for details.

Error Action

Fig. 2-28

Paper jam Clear the paper jam and press the panel button if the printer

does not automatically resume printing. No paper Load paper in the printer and press the panel button. Misfeed Re-install the paper and press the panel button.

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5.2 Data (Toner) LED Indications

The Data LED indicates the current status of the print data process.

LED Printer status

OFF The printer has no print data. Blinking The printer is receiving data from the computer or the printer is

processing data in memory.

ON Print data remains in the printer memory. If the Data LED is on for a

long period of time and nothing has printed, you need to press the button to print the remaining data.

This LED also works as the Toner LED with the Alarm LED. They blink simultaneously to indicate a toner error. See also Subsection 2.1 ‘Operator Calls’ in CHAPTER 6 for details.

Error Action

Toner low Indicates that the toner cartridge is nearly empty. Purchase a

new toner cartridge ready for when the ‘Toner empty’ error is

indicated. Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.

5.3 Drum LED Indications

The Drum LED indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life.

LED Printer status

OFF The drum unit can be used. ON The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. It is recommended to

obtain a new drum unit to replace the current one.

5.4 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. Refer to Subsection 2.2 ‘Service Calls’ in CHAPTER 6.

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5.5 Control Panel Button Operations

The control panel button is used for the following purposes depending on the situation.

Operation Description

Cancel printing If the button is pressed during printing, the printer immediately stops

printing and ejects the paper.

Wake-up If the printer is in sleep mode, pressing the button wakes it up into the

ready status. It will take up to 45 seconds for the printer to go into the ready status.

Form feed If the Data LED is on, press the button. The printer prints any data

remaining in the printer memory.

Error recovery If an error occurs, the printer will recover from some errors automatically.

If the error does not clear automatically, press the button to clear the error and continue printer operation.

Reprint function You can reprint a print job without sending it from the computer again.

When you press the button with the Data LED off, the printer reprints the last job you printed if the whole job can be kept in printer memory. If the print job is too large or there is insufficient memory, the last page only will be reprinted.

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5.6 Other Control Features

The printer has the following useful features;

5.6.1 Sleep mode

When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time (timeout), it enters sleep mode. The default timeout is 5 minutes and it is automatically adjusted to the most suitable time-out setting depending on the frequency of your printer use (Intelligent Sleep Mode).

While the printer is in sleep mode, all the LEDs are off and it 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 the printer engine has

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cooled down. The fan running time varies depending on the sleep mode timeout because the fan running conditions are defined as follows;

1) The fan runs for 10 minutes whenever printing finishes.

2) The fan runs while the printer is in ready status.

3) The fan runs for at least 5 minutes after the printer goes into sleep mode. (EX: If the timeout is 5 minutes, the fan will be running for 5 minutes after the printer goes

into sleep mode.) Sleep mode allows the print engine to cool, so the temperature of the room and how long

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the printer has been in sleep mode affects the warm-up time. This warm-up time can take up to 45 seconds. The Ready LED blinks to indicate that the printer is warming up.

You can change the timeout for the sleep mode with the supplied printer driver (all models)

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or Remote Printer Console program. The time-out setting is in the range of 1 to 15 minutes. Refer to the Help section in the printer driver or RPC program for more information about the sleep mode setting.

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5.6.2 Test print mode

The printer incorporates various test print modes. The printer enters into each test print mode by panel button operation.

For details on test print mode, see Subsection 10.1 ‘Test Print Mode’ in CHAPTER 6.

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6. NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY)

The network board installed in the back of the printer allows you to share the printer on a network.

6.1 Preparing the BR-net Board

6.1.1 Connect the Ethernet cable

(1) Turn off the printer power. (2) Connect one end of the Ethernet

cable to the 10/100Base TX port of the HL-1270N.

(3) Connect the other end of your

Ethernet cable to a free port on your Ethernet hub.

(3) Turn on the printer power.

Hub

Fig. 2-29

6.1.2 Install the BRAdmin32: configuration utility (for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 users only)

NOTE: If you use another operating system, refer to the Network User’s Guide on the supplied CD-

ROM.

(1) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. (2) Select the HL-1270N model button

and follow the screen instructions.

Fig. 2-30

(3) The BRAdmin32 utility will then be

installed onto your computer. When the software is installed, re-boot your computer.

(4) The Troubleshooting information

table on the right contains further configuration details.

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6.1.3 Print configuration page

Press the Network Test button for less than 5 seconds

6.2 Functions

6.2.1 LED functions

TEST button

L-LED

(green)

F-LED

(orange)

to print a configuration page.

Fig. 2-32

A-LED

(green)

L-LED (green): Link activity

This LED is on if there is a valid connection to the network (either 10BaseT or 100BaseTX). It is off if no network is detected.

F-LED (orange): Fast Ethernet

This LED will be on if the print server is connected to a 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet network. It is off if the print server is connected to a 10BaseT network.

A-LED (green): Transmission activity

This LED will blink as the print server receives or transmits data.

6.2.2 Factory default setting

If you wish to reset the print server back to its default factory settings (resetting all information such as the password and IP address information), hold down the Network Test button for more than 5 seconds

Fig. 2-33

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1. ELECTRONICS

1.1 General Block Diagram

HL-1030/1240

Fig. 3-1 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1030/1240 printer.

Control system

RAM 2MB

Video control block

(HL-1030: Parallel)

(HL1240: Parallel/USB)

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Interface block

External device

supply block

Low-voltage power

supply block

High-voltage power

Laser unit

Drum unit

Charging

block

Engine control block

Transfer block

Drum

Developing

block

Drive block (DC motor)

Paper dust

cleaner block

Operation block

(Control panel)

Paper tray unit

Paper cassette

Manual feed

Fixing unit

Paper eject block

Paper feed system

Toner cartridge

Image generation system

Fig. 3-1

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HL-1250

Fig. 3-2 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1250 printer.

supply block

Low-voltage power

Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes)

Control system

RAM 4MB

Video control block

Laser unit

Expansion

memory I/O

Engine control block

Optional I/F board (Mac. RS-232C)

Expansion I/O

Interface block

(Parallel / USB)

Operation block

(Control panel)

Drive block (DC motor)

External deviceExternal device

Paper tray unit

Paper cassette

supply block

High-voltage power

Image generation system

Drum unit

Charging

block

Transfer block

Drum

Developing

block

Toner cartridge

Fig. 3-2

Paper dust

cleaner block

Manual feed

Fixing unit

Paper eject block

Paper feed system

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HL-1270N

Fig. 3-3 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1270N printer.

Network board

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supply block

Low-voltage power

Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes)

Control system

RAM 4MB

Video control block

Laser unit

Expansion

memory I/O

Engine control block

Ethernet

10/100 Base TX

PCI bus

Interface block

(Parallel / USB)

Operation block

(Control panel)

Drive block (DC motor)

External deviceExternal device

Paper tray unit

Paper cassette

supply block

High-voltage power

Image generation system

Drum unit

Charging

block

Transfer block

Drum

Developing

block

Toner cartridge

Fig. 3-3

Paper dust

cleaner block

Manual feed

Fixing unit

Paper eject block

Paper feed system

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1.2 Main PCB Block Diagram

HL-1030/1240

Fig. 3-4 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1030/1240 printer.

A S I C

Reset Circuit

Program + Font ROM

1.0 Mbytes

RAM

(2.0 Mbytes)

CPU Core

(MB86833)

BUS

INT

Oscillator (32.7MHz)

Address Decoder

DRAM Control

Timer

FIFO

CDCC Parallel I/O

USB I/O (HL-1240 only)

To PC

EEPROM (128 8 bits)

Soft Support

EEPROM I/O

Engine Control I/O

To Engine PCB

Fig. 3-4

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HL-1250

Fig. 3-5 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1250 printer.

A S I C

CPU Core

Reset Circuit

Program + Font ROM

4.0 Mbytes

RAM

(4.0 Mbytes)

(MB86832)

BUS

INT

Oscillator (32.7MHz)

Address Decoder

DRAM Control

Timer

Option RAM (SIMM)

(max. 32Mbytes)

Option Serial I/O

(RS232C & RS422A)

EEPROM (512 x 8 bits)

FIFO

CDCC Parallel I/O

USB I/O

Soft Support

EEPROM I/O

Engine Control I/O

To PC

To Engine PCB

Fig. 3-5

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HL-1270N

Fig. 3-6 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1270N printer.

Reset Circuit

Program + Font ROM

4.0 Mbytes

Flash ROM

(2.0 Mbytes)

CPU Core

(MB86832)

BUS

A S I C

Oscillator (32.7MHz)

INT

Address Decoder

DRAM Control

Timer

RAM

(4.0 Mbytes)

Option RAM (SIMM)

(max. 32Mbytes)

EEPROM (4096 x 8 bits)

To Engine PCB

FIFO

CDCC Parallel I/O

USB I/O

Soft Support

EEPROM I/O

Engine Control I/O

To PC

or Hub

Network Board

PCI Bus Control

Fig. 3-6

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1.3 Main PCB

For the entire circuit diagram of the main PCB, see Appendix 11 to 17.

1.3.1 ASIC HL-1030/1240

A Fujitsu 32bit RISC CPU, MB86833 (SPARC lite) is built in the ASIC. While the CPU is driven with a clock frequency of 33 MHz in the user logic block, it itself runs at 66 MHz, which is generated by multiplying the source clock by two.

The functions of the interface block communication with external devices are described below; (1) IEEE1284

Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. It is

applicable to both normal receiving and bi-directional communication (nibble mode, byte mode, ECP mode).

(2) USB interface (for HL-1240 only) Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. The

transmission speed is 12Mbps.

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(3) Engine GA transfer circuit Communicates with the engine GA by a full-duplex synchronous serial method. The

communication speed is 2Mbps.

Fig. 3-7

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HL-1250/1270N

A Fujitsu 32bit RISC CPU, MB86832 (SPARC lite) is built in the ASIC. While the CPU is driven with a clock frequency of 33 MHz in the user logic block, it itself runs at 66 MHz, which is generated by multiplying the source clock by two.

The functions of the interface block communication with external devices are described below; (1) IEEE1284

Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. It is

applicable to both normal receiving and bi-directional communication (nibble mode, byte mode, ECP mode).

(2) USB interface Stores the data received from the PC into DRAM as controlled by the DMA controller. The

transmission speed is 12Mbps.

(3) Engine GA transfer circuit Communicates with the engine GA by a full-duplex synchronous serial method. The

communication speed is 2Mbps.

(4) PCI interface (for HL1270N only) Sends and receives the data to and from the Ethernet controller ‘AM79C973AKC’. It is PCI

specification revision 2.2 compliant.

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Brother HL 1250, HL-1240 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

PREFACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGULATION

SAFETY INFORMATION

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL

1. FEATURES

2. OVERVIEW

3. SPECIFICATIONS

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION

1. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

2. UNPACKING

3. INSTALL THE PRINTER

4. PAPER HANDLING

5. CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

6. NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY)

1. ELECTRONICS

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