Brother Laserprinter Hl 1030 1240 1250 User Guide

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Features of your printer
oHigh Resolution and Fast Printing 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), True 300 x 300 dots per inch
(dpi) (PCL mode) with microfine toner and up to 12 pages per minute ( ppm)
print speed (A4 or Letter paper).
HL-1250 :
True 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi ) and 1200 x 600 dpi...

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oQuick Print Setup
You can easily make changes to settings which you need to change frequently in
a small selection window on your screen.
oRemote Printer Console Program for DOS
(For HL-1240/1250 Only)
The Remote Printer Console (RPC) utility program 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....

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What printer options are available
oExternal Print Server (Brother NC-2010p)
An optional Network print server Brother NC-2010p is available, which allows
your printer to be connected to your Network via the parallel interface.  See
“What is the Brother print server (NC-2010p)” in Chapter 2




 
Lower Tray Unit (LT-400) (HL-1250 Only)
A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity.  You can load extra paper
and switch between the upper and lower paper sources...

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Place the printer
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 in your  country
Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V– 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110–120 V)
 Check the rating plate on the back of the printer for your model’s
specification.
· The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet).
· Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances,
particularly...

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System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for
Windows
Check the following system requirements to setup and operate the printer in Brother
Printing Solution for Windows:
· IBM PC or compatible with 80486 SX or higher microprocessor
· 10 MB of space available on your hard disk for the printer driver and all fonts
· Microsoft Windows 3.1/3.11, Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0 

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What kind of paper can I use
Media Type
 Paper type Paper size
Paper cassette (standard) cut sheet
Transparenciesletter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5,
A6, and legal (US and Canada
Only)
A4, Letter
Manual feed slot cut sheet
envelope
organizer
Transparencies
Labels
other sizesletter, A4, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive,
A5, A6, legal
COM 10, Monarch, C5, DL and
ISO B5
Day-Timer
® J, K, L
A4, Letter
A4, Letter
70-216 x 116-356 mm,
2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches
Optional lower paper
cassette (For HL-1250 Only)cut...

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  Note
· We recommend you use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in
laser printers.
· The printing speed may change, depending on the paper size and the media type
in use, in order to avoid damage to the printer.
Paper Capacity
Upper Paper Cassette
A4/Letter paper: Approx. 250 sheets of 80 g/m2
(21 lb.)Up to 27 mm (1.06 inch) in
height  (up to the mark)
Transparencies 10 sheets
Face down printing into the output tray
A4/Letter paper: Approx. 150...

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Remarks
It is recommended that you test paper, especially special sizes and types of paper
and heavy paper, on this printer before purchasing large quantities.
Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper.
Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper.
Use a recommended type of paper, especially plain paper and transparencies, for
optimum printing.  For more information on paper specifications, consult your
nearest authorized sales representative or the place you purchased your printer ....