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 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.
2Note
· When the printer goes into sleep mode, the fan will not stop until the printer
engine has cooled down.
· Sleep mode allows the print engine to cool, so the temperature of your room and
how long 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) or Remote Printer Console program.  Refer to the Help section in
the printer driver or RPC program for more information about the sleep mode
setting. 
						

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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 release the button to
execute the selected option.
LED Lit Choice Function
Drum
Test sample page The printer prints a test sample page.
The printer returns to the ready status after
printing.
Ready
Print Config  &
Print Fonts IThe printer prints the current configuration
of the printer and a list of the internal fonts.
The printer returns to the ready status after
printing.
Alarm
Factory Reset The printer is restored to the factory setting
and permanent fonts and macros are
cleared.
The printer returns to the ready status after
printing.
Data
Hex Dump Print The printer can print data as hexadecimal
values so that you can check data errors and
problems.  To exit from this mode, you
have to turn off the printer. 
						

							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
12  3

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 same time.  Automatic interface selection between the two connections  is a
standard feature.
2Note
· The serial interface board for this printer is an option, but in some countries the
serial interface board may have been installed by either the factory or dealer.
· The serial interface for Apple Macintosh (RS-422A) will only print at 300 dpi.
The serial interface board is installed onto the main controller board inside the
printer. For installation details, see the instruction guide which is provided with the
serial interface board. 
						

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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 using an Apple Macintosh on the  RS-422A port and an IBM
compatible PC on the parallel port, it is not necessary to make any changes to the
switch setting.
If necessary, select the interface type as follows:




 

  1.Make sure that the printer is in the off-line state.




 

  2.Select the RS-422A(Apple) or RS-232C(IBM) interface by changing the serial
interface slide switch to the right to select the IBM(RS-232C) interface or to the left
to select the Apple(RS-422A) interface.
Fig. 2-2  Selecting the RS-422A (Apple) or RS-232C (IBM) Serial Interface 
						

							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 serial interface and you switch back to
RS-422A for Apple Macintosh computers, be sure to restore the parameters to
the factory settings.
· Set the RS-232C parameters to match your computer.  You can change the serial
settings for your PC in several different places; within your DOS application,
within the Windows Printer Icon (for Windows application software only) or
within your AUTOEXEC.BAT file using MODE commands. For information on
serial interface parameters, see the user’s guide of your computer or software.
· Do not alter the dual in - line package (DIP) switch settings when the printer
power is on.
If necessary, set the serial interface parameters as follow:




 

  1.Make sure that the printer is in the off-line state.




 

  2.Set the serial interface parameters you require by referring to Table 1 below and  by
moving up (on) or down (off) the selectors of the dual in-line package (DIP) switch .
The default settings for both RS-422A and RS-232C modes are all switches set to
OFF (down).
ON12 3 45 6 78
Fig. 2-3  Setting the Serial Interface Parameters 
						

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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
Off OffNone
2Note
· The factory settings are indicated in bold  ( all switches OFF ).
· If the robust Xon setting is turned on with selector 8, the printer sends Xon
signals at one second intervals to the connected computer until it receives data. It
is effective only if selector 7 is set to the On position for the Xon/Xoff plus DTR
setting. 
						

							CHAPTER 2 OPTIONS
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RS-100M Interface Connector
1 23 546 87
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 LS” or the “Apple
System Peripheral 8 Cable”.  Do not purchase a serial cable labeled as “Straight-
through” or “LocalTalk”.
· If you are a PC user, you need to purchase a special serial cable from your
dealer. If you have a 9-pin connector on your computer, look for a cable labeled
“IBM AT to ImageWriter II” cable.  If you have a 25-pin connector, look for a
cable labeled “DB25 to ImageWriter II.” These cables most likely would be
found in the Apple Macintosh section at your computer dealer. For more
information about the interface specification, consult your dealer.
You can connect a parallel and a serial interface cable at the same time.  The auto
interface selection function allows you to share the printer with two computers.   To
do this, connect the parallel interface cable and then connect the serial interface
cable as follows: