Brother Laserprinter Hl 1270n User Guide

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Remarks
We  recommend that you test paper on this printer before purchasing large quantities,
especially paper of a special type, size or thickness.
Avoid using coated paper, for example,  vinyl coated paper.
Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper.
For optimum print quality, use only the recommended type of paper, especially when using
plain paper or transparencies.  For more information on paper specifications, consult your
nearest Brother authorized sales...

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Special Paper
To avoid paper jams and misfeeds when using paper with punched holes (for example,
organizer sheets), fan the paper well.
Do not use organizer sheets that are stuck together.  The glue that is used may cause damage
to the printer.
Before using any paper, make sure that it is not curled. If it is curled, straighten the paper as
much as possible.  Feeding curled paper can cause paper jams and misfeeds.
Fig. 1-5  Fan the Paper and
Straighten the Paper
Do not load different types of paper...

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Envelopes
The following types of envelopes are not recommended.
_ Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped envelopes
_ Extremely shiny or highly textured envelopes
_ Envelopes with clasps
_ Envelopes with self-adhesive closures
_ Envelopes of baggy construction
_ Envelopes not sharply creased
_ Embossed envelopes
_ Envelopes already printed by a laser printer
_ Envelopes pre-printed on the inside
_ Envelopes that cannot be arranged uniformly when placed in a...

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How to load paper in the Paper Cassette




 

 1.Pull the paper cassette completely out of the printer.
Fig. 1-8  Pull out the paper cassette




 

 2.Slide the width and length paper guides  to fit the size of paper you want to load.  Make sure
the tip of the paper guides fit into the slots correctly.
Fig. 1-9  Adjust the paper guides 

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 3.Load paper into the paper cassette.  Make sure that the paper is flat in the cassette in all four
corners.
Fig. 1-10  Load the paper




 
  Note
Do not load more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2) in the cassette, or paper jams may occur.
Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper height guide.
Fig. 1-11  Maximum Paper Height Guide 

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 4.Slide the paper cassette into the printer until it locks into place.

Note
· Unfold the output tray extension  to prevent the paper from sliding off  the front output
tray.
Fig. 1-12  Unfold the output tray extension
· If you choose not to use the output tray extension, we recommend that you remove printed
pages immediately they exit the printer.
!Caution
Remove each sheet immediately especially when you use special paper such as transparencies.
Fig. 1-13  Remove each sheet 

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How to use the Manual Feed Slot




 
Note
· Use both hands to insert the paper into the manual feed slot.
· When you insert paper into the manual feed slot, the printer turns on the manual feed
mode.
· We recommended you use the paper cassette  when you are using paper that is between A4
and A6 in size and between 64  g/m2 and 105 g/m2.
You can also view the technique of manually loading one sheet of paper at a time  in the
instructional video on the supplied CD-ROM.

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Fig. 1-14  Select manual feed mode




 

 2.  Send the print data to the printer.




 
Note
A “NO PAPER” message is shown in the Status Monitor until you insert a sheet of paper into
the manual feed slot. 

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 3.  Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the paper width to be used.
Fig. 1-15  Set the width of the manual feed slot paper guides




 

 4.Using both hands, insert the paper into the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper
touches the paper feed roller.  Hold the paper in this position until the printer feeds in the
paper a short distance, then let go of the paper.
Fig. 1-16  Insert the paper




 

 5.  After the printer...

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To print on thicker paper and card stock
When you rear cover is lifted up, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed
slot to the rear of the printer.  Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print
on thicker paper or card stock.
* 1.Select manual feed mode in the printer driver.
* 2.  Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the printer.
Fig. 1-17  Lift up the rear cover
* 3.  Send the print data as usual.
2   Note
A “NO PAPER” message is shown in the Status Monitor...