Brother Laserprinter Hl 1270n User Guide
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CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-3 Features of your printer oHigh Resolution and Fast Printing Speed 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 of you.. oVersatile Paper Handling This printer loads paper automatically from the paper cassette. The paper cassette can hold A4, letter, B5, Executive, A5 and A6 size paper. The manual feed slot allows you to load paper one sheet at a time, 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.
1-4 oEnhanced Printing Performance and User-Friendly Operation for Windows® The dedicated printer drivers for Microsoft® Windows® 95/98, Windows® 3.1x 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. oQuick Print Setup In a small selection window on your screen, you can easily make changes to settings that you need to change frequently. oPopular Printer Emulation Support This printer supports four popular printer emulation modes, HP LaserJet 6P (PCL6), PostScript® Level 2 language emulation (Brother BR-Script Level 2), 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, Brother BR-Script 2 and Epson or HP, Brother BR-Script 2 and IBM. To select the printer emulation, use the Remote Printer Console Program. oPrinter Status Monitor The printer driver can monitor the status of your printer using bi-directional communications via parallel, USB and Ethernet Network. The printer status monitor program can show the current status of your printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor will let you know what to correct. For example, when your printer is out of paper, the status monitor will display “No Paper” and instructions for loading paper.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-5 oUSB Interface (For Windows® 98, iMac and Power Macintosh G3 Using USB) This printer can be connected using the USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface to a PC or Mac that has a USB interface. Drivers that allow you to use the USB port are provided on the CD-ROM supplied with the printer. oHigh Resolution Control & Advanced Photoscale Technology High resolution control (HRC) technology provides clear and crisp printouts. Use this function to get smooth text print quality. Advanced Photoscale Technology (APT) enables the printer to print graphics in 256 grayscales, producing nearly photographic quality. Use this function when you want to print photographic images. oEnhanced Memory Management The printer provides its own data compression technology in the printer hardware and the supplied printer driver software, which automatically compresses graphic and font data efficiently into the printer’s memory. With the printer’s standard memory, you can avoid memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts.
1-6 oNetwork Ready The Brother printer has built in multi protocol network capability as standard. This allows multiple host computers to share the printer on a 10/100Mbit Ethernet network. Any user can print their job as if the printer was directly connected to their computer. Users on Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Unix, Novell, Apple Macintosh, LAN server and OS/2 Warp server computer can simultaneously access this printer. For further information, please refer to the ‘Network manual’ supplied with the printer. Type/Speed 10/100Base TX Ethernet Auto speed detection Protocols TCP/IP DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, NetBIOS over IP LPR/LPD, Port9100, Custom Port, POP3/SMTP SMB Print TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP Novell IPX.SPX (Bindery/NDS) AppleTalk Management Web Based Management BRAdmin32 Windows based management utility TELNET and Netware Command Console SNMP/MIB II HP JetAdmin/ Web JetAdmin Compatible Firmware update 2MB FLASH ROM. Use BRAdmin32 when upgrading print server software or BOOTP, TFTP PUT/GET or IPX for NETWARE Other Features Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer printing software included as standard. Brother Card Monitor software included for easy macro/font management. Brother Internet Print (Printing via Email) Network Print Configuration button Password protection for Management Access Factory reset Features for providing multiple service creation with custom setup and rest strings.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-7 oRemote Printer Console Program for DOS 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 RPC program allows you to easily change the default settings of the printer such as fonts, page setup, and emulations. This RPC 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. oEnvironment-Friendly Economy Printing Mode This feature will cut your printing cost by saving toner. For example, you can print draft copies for proof-reading. You can select from two economy modes —25% toner save and 50% toner save—through the Windows ® printer driver supplied with your printer. Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode) When the printer is not used for a certain period of time, sleep mode automatically reduces power consumption. This printer consumes less than 6 Watts when in sleep mode. Low Running Cost Since the toner cartridge is separate from the drum unit, you must replace only the toner cartridge after approximately 3,000 pages, which is both cost effective and ecologically friendly. (An optional high capacity toner cartridge that will print up to 6,000 pages is also available for this printer. ) The actual number of pages printed with a toner cartridge may vary depending on your average type of print job. The figures quoted are based on 5% coverage per page. You can print up to 20,000 pages with the drum unit, however there are many factors that determine the actual drum life. oBar Code Print This printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes: • Code 39 • UPC-E • Interleaved 2 of 5 • Codabar • EAN-8 • US-PostNet • EAN-13 • ISBN • UPC-A • Code 128 • EAN-128
1-8 What are the available printer options? Lower Tray Unit (LT-400) A lower tray unit expands the paper source capacity. You can load extra paper and switch between the upper and lower paper cassette automatically. See “The Lower Tray Unit” in Chapter 2. oSIMM (Memory) 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). We recommended that you add memory if you want to print graphics at higher resolutions. . See “How to add extra Memory” in Chapter 2.
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-9 Choosing a location 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, that 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 ventilated 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’s fan is obstructed. Allow approximately 100 mm (4 inches) of space between the printer’s fan and the wall. · Do not place the printer where it is exposed to direct sunlight. If the printer is must be set up near a window, cover the window with a blind or heavy curtain to protect the printer from direct sunlight. · 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 you move it. · Do not cover the slots in the top cover.
1-10 System Requirements for the Brother Printing Solution for Windows ® The following tables list the system requirements needed to setup and the printer using the 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
CHAPTER 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1-11 What kind of paper can I use? Media Type Paper type Paper size Paper Cassette (standard) Cut Sheet Transparencyletter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5, A6, legal (US and Canada Only) and A4 and letter Manual feed sFeed SlotCut 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 CassetteCut Sheet letter, A4, ISO B5, Executive, A5 and legal (US and Canada Only) Paper Specifications 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 inches) 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/m 2 single thickness (20 to 24 lb.) Basis Weight 64 to 158 g/m275 to 90 g/m2 single thickness Caliper 0.08 to 0.2 mm (0.003 to 0.008 inches)0.084 to 0.14 mm (0.003 to 0.005 inches) single thickness Moisture Content 4% to 6% by weight 4% to 6% by weight
1-12 Note · We recommend that you use only labels or transparencies that are designed for laser printer use. · To avoid damage to the printer, the printing speed may change for the paper size you are using. Paper Capacity Upper Paper Cassette A4/Letter paper: Approx. 250 sheets of 80 g/m 2Up to 27 mm (1.06 inches) in height (up to the mark) Transparency 10 sheets Output tray (printed pages are face down) A4/Letter paper: Approx. 150 sheets of 80 g/m 2 Rear Output tray (printed pages are face up) 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 Transparency: 3M CG3300 or equivalent