Brother Laserprinter Hl 1030 1240 1250 User Guide

CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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Other Control Features
The printer has the following useful features:
Sleep Mode
When the printer does not receive data for a certain period of time ( timeout), it
enters sleep mode.  Sleep mode acts as though the printer was turned off.  T he
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...

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Test Print Mode
The printer has the following test print modes. Follow these steps:




 

 1.Make sure that the front cover is closed.




 

 2.Hold down the control panel button and turn on the power switch.  Keep the button
depressed until the Drum LED comes on.
The Drum LED illuminates to indicate that the printer is in the test print mode.




 

 3.Release and then press the button again to execute the test print or hold down the
button to select another option as shown in the table below and...

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS
CHAPTER 2  
OPTIONS
This printer has the following optional accessories and supplies, and you can
1  Toner cartridge  See page 3-3
2  Drum unit   See page 3-9
3  Print Server  See page 2-10
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1  Lower Tray Unit  Paper feeder and
2  Serial Interface  Connect the printer to the
3  SIMM   The memory can be expanded
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The lower tray unit is an optional device that functions as a third paper source.  It
Fig.  2-1 Loading Paper in the Lower Tray Unit
Cut sheet  letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5
!
If a paper jam occurs when using the lower tray unit, check for correct installation
of the paper cassette. 

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS
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How to use the SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-100M)
Connection  (For HL-1250 Only)
To connect the printer to a DOS computer with a serial interface or to an Apple
Macintosh computer with a serial interface, you need to install the optional serial
interface board (RS-100M).  When you have installed the serial interface board, you
can share the printer between two computers (two IBM compatible PCs or one IBM
compatible PC and one Apple Macintosh) using the parallel and serial interfaces at
the...

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How to select the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial
Interface (For HL-1250 Only)
2Note
This section is only for printer models which have had the serial interface installed.
!Caution
Be sure to select the serial interface type to match your computer as follows:
· For Apple Macintosh computers: you should not have to change any settings
because the Apple (RS-422A) setting is factory selected (default).
· For IBM compatible PCs you should move the switch to the IBM (RS-232C)
setting.
· If you are...

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS
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How to set the Serial Interface Parameters
2Note
This section is only for printer models which have had the serial interface installed.
!Caution
Be sure to set the parameters to match your computer as follows:
· Never change the RS-422A parameters for Apple Macintosh computers.  The
RS-422A parameters have been correctly set at the factory for Apple Macintosh
computers, you do not need to change the setting s.  You may skip this section. If
you change parameters for the RS-232C...

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Table 1: Serial Interface Parameters Settings
Selector Parameters On (up) Off (down)
1 Baud Rate See Table 2
2 Baud Rate See Table 2
3 Data Length 7 bits 8 bits
4 Stop Bit 2 bits 1 bit
5 Parity See Table 3.
6 Parity See Table 3.
7 Protocol Xon/Xoff + DTR DTR only
8 Robust Xon On Off
Table 2: Baud Rate Settings
Selector 1 Selector 2 For RS-422A For RS-232C
Off Off57600 9600
On Off 9600 4800
Off On 1200 1200
On On 19200 19200
Table 3: Parity Settings
Selector 5 Selector 6 Parity
On On Odd
On Off Even...

CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS
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RS-100M Interface Connector
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Fig. 2-4  Interface Connector
Pin Assignment
Pin No. Signal
IBM(RS-232C) Apple(RS-422A)
1DTR DTR
2DSR DSR
3TxD TxD-
40V 0V
5RxD RxD-
6TxD+
7N.C.
8RxD+ 

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How to connect the Serial Interface Cable
2Note
This section is only for printer models which have had the serial interface installed.
You need a serial interface cable with an 8-pin, DIN-type connector to connect your
printer and computer.
2Note
· Consult your dealer for a serial interface cable.
· If you are a Macintosh user, you can easily find the necessary cable at a local
computer store.  Look for Apple serial cables labeled as  “Macintosh to
StyleWriterÔ” or “Macintosh to Personal LaserWriterÔ...