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 for graphics with
microfine toner and up to 12 pages per minute ( ppm) print speed (A4 or
Letter paper).
o Front Operation
Basic operation of the printer can be done from the front panel.
oVersatile Paper Handling
This 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.  For additional information, see “What kind
of paper can I use” in Chapter 1.
oEnhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation
for Windows®
The dedicated printer drivers 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 system using our installer program.
The driver supports our unique compression mode to enhance the printing speed
in Windows applications and allows you to choose various printer settings
including toner save mode, custom paper size, sleep mode, gray scale
adjustment, resolution and many layout functions.  You can easily set these print
options through the Printer Setup Menu. 
						

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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.
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.
oPopular Printer Emulation Support (For HL-1240/1250 Only)
These printers support the following popular printer emulation  modes.
The HL-1240 supports HP LaserJet IIP (PCL4).
The HL-1250 supports HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), Epson FX-850 and IBM
Proprinter XL.  When you use DOS application software or Windows version
3.0 or earlier, you can use any of these emulations to operate the printer.  The
printer also supports auto-emulation switching between HP and Epson or HP and
IBM.  If you want to select the printer emulation, you can do it using the Remote
Printer Console Program.
oPrinter 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.  For example: when your printer is out of paper,
the dialog box will display “No Paper” and instructions for the proper
corrective action. 
						

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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 automatically.  See “The
Lower Tray Unit” in Chapter 2.
oSerial
  Interface (RS-100M) (HL-1250 Only)
To connect the printer to a computer or a Unix workstation with a serial interface
or to an Apple Macintosh computer, you need to install the optional interface
board (RS-100M).  See “How to use the SERIAL INTERFACE (RS-100M)
connection” in Chapter 2.
oSIMM (Memory) (HL-1250 Only)
The printer has 4.0 Mbytes of standard memory and one slot for optional
additional memory.  The memory can be expanded up to 36 Mbytes by installing
a commercially available single in-line memory modules (SIMM).  It is
recommended to add memory if you want to print graphics at higher resolutions. 
						

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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 an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on. 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.
Environment
 
 
· The printer should be installed near a power outlet, which is easily accessible.
· Use the printer only within the following ranges of temperature and humidity.
 Ambient temperature:  10°C to 32.5°C (50°F to 90.5°F)
 Ambient humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation)
· 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 obstructed.
Keep a gap of 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 top cover. 
						

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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 sheet letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5
and legal (US and Canada Only)
Paper Specification
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
Manual Feed Slot
Cut Sheet Envelope
Basis Weight 64 to 158 g/m2  (17 to 43 lb.) 75 to 90 g/m2 single thickness
(20 to 24 lb.)
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 
						

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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 sheets of 80 g/m2  (21 lb.)
Face up printing out of the rear of the printer
Thicker paper: Single sheet of thicker paper
Recommended Paper
Cut sheet: Xerox 4200 (in USA) /
Xerox 80 Premier Paper (in Europe) or
equivalent
Label: Avery laser label or equivalent
Transparencies: 3M CG3300 or equivalent 
						

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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 .
If the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, use the manual feed slot
and try again.
Use neutral paper.  Do not use acid paper to avoid any damage to the printer drum
unit.
Make sure that you have selected the appropriate media type in the printer driver for
optimum printing.
The print quality might be degraded or the life of the drum unit might be shortened
with the following usage.  Using the printer for special print jobs for long periods of
time  (i.e. printing name cards, etc.)
Cut Sheet
We recommend you use long-grained paper for the best print quality.
If you are using short-grained paper, it may be the cause of paper jams.
Labels / Transparencies
Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed, or your printer will be
damaged.
We recommend you use labels or transparencies which are designed for use in laser
printers.