Brother Laserprinter Hl 1030 1240 1250 User Guide

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  1.Make sure that the power switch is turned off.
!Caution
Be sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting the
interface cables, or the printer may be damaged.




 

  2.Insert and secure the parallel interface connector from the computer into the parallel
interface port of the printer.




 

  3.Insert and secure the serial interface connector from the computer or Macintosh into
the serial interface port of the printer.




 

  4.Turn on the power switch. 
						

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What is the Brother print server (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.
Brother print servers allow multiple host computers to share a Brother printer on a
10 Mbit Ethernet network.  Any user can print their job as if the printer was directly
connected to their computer.  No special software is required on the host computers
and users on DEC, UNIX, Novell, AppleTalk, LAN Server/Warp Server, Windows
NT, Windows 95/98, NetBIOS and Banyan VINES computers can simultaneously
access the same printer.
Features
The Brother print servers offers the widest range of features in the industry,
including:
· LAT, TCP/IP, Netware, AppleTalk, NetBIOS, Banyan VINES and DLC/LLC
protocols
· Network Operating System compatibility:
- Digital Equipment Corporation networks, including PATHWORKS and
DECprint Server
- UNIX systems that support either the Berkeley lpr/lpd printing protocol,
printing to a raw TCP port
- Novell Netware V2.15 or above, V3.xx, or V4.xx, including support for
NetWare Directory Services (NDS)
- AppleTalk Phase 2
- Windows NT4.0 and NT3.5x
- IBM LAN Server V4.0 or above, or any earlier version that has IBM TCP/IP
V2.xx
- Windows 95/98 (Peer-to-Peer or client mode)
· Very high performance
· Superior network and printer management::
- BRAdmin and BRAdmin32 Windows-based Management utilities.
- SNMP MIB I and MIB II over IP or IPX
- Remote console management via DEC NCP, TELNET or NetWare.
- HTTP web browser management capability
· Ipd-Plus feature for providing multiple services with custom setup and reset
strings plus text-to-PostScript conversion
· Flash memory for easy updating of firmware 
						

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How to add extra Memory (For HL-1250 Only)
The HL-1030/1240 printer has 2 Mbyte of standard memory and is not able to be
upgraded with additional memory.
The HL-1250 printer has 4 Mbyte of standard memory and a slot for optional
additional memory. The memory can be expanded up to a total of 36 Mbytes by
installing a commercially available single in-line memory module (SIMM).
Additional memory is useful and may be necessary if you are using the Page
Protection function.
Minimum Memory Recommendation (including resident memory)
Page Protect = AUTO or Off
300 dpi 600 dpi
Letter/A4 2 MB 2 MB
Legal 2 MB 2 MB
Page Protection = Letter, A4, or Legal
300 dpi 600 dpi
Letter/A4 2 MB 6 MB
Legal 3 MB 6 MB
This printer can accept memory SIMM with the following specifications:
Speed 60 nsec - 80 nsec
Pin Type 72 pin
Height 25.4 mm (1.00”) or
less
Output 32 bit or 36 bit 
						

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2Note
The HL-1250 can also support a resolution of true 600 dpi and 1200 x 600 dpi under
Windows 95/98, Windows 3.1 and Windows NT 4.0 with the supplied printer
driver. We recommend you expand the printer memory to avoid any memory full
errors.
2Note
The printer has only one slot for a SIMM upgrade. If you want to increase your
printer memory again after you have already installed a SIMM module into the slot,
you will need to remove the previously installed SIMM first. For example, if you
had previously increased the printer memory from the standard 4MB to 12MB by
adding an 8MB SIMM and you wish to increase your total memory to 36 MB, you
need to remove the installed 8MB SIMM and install a new 32MB SIMM into the
printer.
How to install additional SIMM memory
To install the SIMM, follow these steps:




 

  1.Turn off the power switch and unplug the AC cord from the AC outlet. Disconnect
the interface cable (printer cable) from the printer.
Fig. 2-5  Unplug the AC Cord and Disconnect the Interface Cable 
						

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!Caution
Be sure to turn off the power switch and unplug the AC cord to the printer before
installing or removing the SIMM to/from the main controller PCB.




 

  2.Open the rear cover.  Unscrew the screws securing the access cover and remove it.
Fig. 2-6  Removing the Main Controller PCB




 

  3.Unpack the SIMM and hold it by its edge.
!Caution
SIMM boards may be damaged by even a small amount of static electricity. Do not
touch the memory chips or the board surface. When handling the board and before
installing or removing it, wear an antistatic wrist strap, or frequently touch the
surface of the antistatic package or bare metal on the printer. 
						

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  4.Install the SIMM into the slot at an angle and then push it gently towards the vertical
until it clicks into place.
Fig. 2-7  Install the SIMM




 

  5.Install the access cover.




 

  6.Secure the access cover with the two screws.  Close the rear cover.




 

  7.Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) from your computer. Plug  the power
cord into the AC outlet and turn on the power switch.




 

  8.To check that the SIMM is installed correctly, you should perform a Test Print
“Print Configuration” which will print the current total memory size.
2Note
If you have already installed the serial interface (RS-100M), remove it first, and
then install the SIMM. 
						

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CHAPTER 3  
MAINTENANCE
The following are maintenance messages and appear on the LEDs. These messages
prompt you to replace each of the consumables before they run out.
LED maintenance
messageConsumable to
replaceApproximate life How to
replace
Toner empty
Ready
Alarm Paper
Toner
Data
Drum
Toner cartridge 3,000 pages *
(standard toner
cartridge)
6,000 pages *
(high capacity toner
cartridge)See 3-3
Drum life
Ready
Alarm Paper
Toner
Data
Drum
Drum unit Up to 20,000 pages *See 3-9 
						

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Fixing unit  50,000 pages *   Call customer support
Separator pad holder
Pick up roller assy  50,000 pages *   Call customer support
* The actual number of printed pages may vary depending on your average type of 
						

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How to replace the Toner Cartridge
The printer, when the standard capacity toner cartridge is used, can print
approximately 3,000 pages at 5% coverage on A4/Letter size paper with one toner
cartridge.  When the High capacity toner cartridge is used, approximately 6,000
pages can be printed under the same conditions.   When the toner cartridge is
running low, the Alarm
 and Data
 (Toner) LEDs blink once every 5 seconds to
indicate toner low.
2Note
· Actual page count will vary depending on your average document type. (i.e.:
standard letter, detailed graphics, etc.)
· It is recommended that you always keep a new toner cartridge ready for use in
case you get a toner low warning.
· Discard the used toner cartridge according to your local regulations. If you are
not sure of them, consult your local dealer.  Be sure to seal the toner cartridge
tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge.  Dispose of the
used toner cartridge in accordance with local plastic waste regulations.
· It is recommended that you clean the printer when you replace the toner
cartridge. See “How to clean the printer” in this chapter, you can also view the
CD video.
· There are many factors that determine the actual toner life, such as temperature,
humidity, type of paper that you use, the number of pages per print job, etc.
Under ideal conditions, the average toner life is estimated at approximately
3,000 pages (standard) / 6,000 pages (High capacity toner cartridge).  The actual
number of pages that your toner will print may be significantly less than this
estimate.  Because we have no control over the many factors that determine the
actual toner life, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages that will be
printed by your toner.
Ready
Alarm Paper
Toner
Data
Drum
Fig. 3-1 Toner low indication 
						

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2Note
Both Alarm
 and Data
 (Toner) LEDs will blink continuously to indicate that the
toner is nearly empty.  This blinking does not stop until you have installed a new
toner cartridge.
The toner cartridge is replaced in the following way.  You can also view the toner
cartridge replacement method in the instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM :




 

  1.Open the front cover.  Pull out the drum unit assembly.
Fig. 3-2  Removing the drum Unit
!Caution
· It is recommended that you put the drum unit assembly on a piece of disposable
paper or cloth in case of accidental toner spill or scatter.
· Do not touch the electrodes shown below to prevent damage to the printer
caused by static electricity.
Fig 3-3  Electrodes