RBrother Laser PrinterSERVICE MANUALMODEL: HL-1030/1240/1250/1270NRead this manual thoroughly before maintenance work.Keep this manual in a convenient
REGULATIONviiiIEC 825 (220-240V MODEL ONLY)This printer is a Class I laser product as defined in IEC 825 specifications. The labelshown below is atta
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-28!CAUTION:• When re-assembling the base plate, be sure that the ground wire connected to the paperfeed roller
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-29 3.12 Main PCB ASSYNOTE: For HL-1250/1270N onlyEnsure that any installed SIMM memory is removed BEFORE remo
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-30 3.14 Low-Voltage Power Supply PCB ASSY(1) Remove the M3x8 Taptite screw to remove the insulation sheet.(2
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-30A!CAUTION:Be sure to attach the film to the AC inlet ASSY in the following cases referring to the figurebelo
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-31 3.15 Engine PCB ASSY / High-Voltage Power Supply PCB ASSY(1) Remove the M4x12 Taptite screw to remove the
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-32(5) Disconnect the 11 (eleven) connectors for HL-1030/1240 or 12 (twelve) connectors for HL-1250/1270N from
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-33 3.16 Panel PCB ASSYNOTE:Be sure to remove the drive unit and disconnect the panel PCB connector on the eng
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-34(4) Release the catch and remove the clutch levers for the feed roller and pick-up roller.Fig. 4-59!CAUTION
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-35(6) Turn the main frame upside down.(7) Remove the two M3x6 Taptite screws and release the solenoid harnes
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-36 3.18 Fan Motor ASSYNOTE:Be sure to remove the fixing unit and disconnect the fan motor connector on the en
SAFETY INFORMATIONixSAFETY INFORMATIONCAUTION FOR LASER PRODUCT (WARNHINWEIS FUR LASER DRUCKER)CAUTION: When the machine during servicing is operated
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-37 3.19 Toner Sensor PCB ASSY (Light Emission)NOTE:Be sure to disconnect the toner sensor (light emission) co
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-38 3.21 Paper Pick-up Roller ASSYNOTE:Be sure to remove all the covers and the base plate before removing the
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-39 3.22 Paper Feed Roller ASSYNOTE:Be sure to remove all the covers and the PCBs before removing the paper fe
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-39A 3.23 Outer Chute 1(1) Remove two M3x6 Taptite screws and two M3x8 Taptite screws to remove the outer chut
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-404. PACKINGFig. 4-71Insertion sheetAC CordAccessory bagPadAccessory cartonDrum Unit(with Toner Cartridge incl
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-1CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCETo avoid creating secondary problems by mishandling, follow the warnings below du
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-2(4) Install the toner cartridge into the newdrum unit until it locks into place,indicated by a click. When the to
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-3(4) Remove the protective cover. (Fig. 5-4)(5) Install the new toner cartridge into thedrum unit until it locks
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-42. PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTSPeriodical replacement parts are the parts to be replaced periodically to maintain p
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-53. PERIODICAL CLEANINGClean the following parts periodically to avoid any printer problems or print image defects.!C
SAFETY INFORMATIONxDEFINITIONS OF WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTESThe following conventions are used in this service manual:WARNINGIndicates warnings that
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-6 3.3 Cleaning the Scanner WindowWhen replacing the drum unit or toner cartridge with a new one, be sure to clean th
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-74. MTBF / MTTRThe meantime between failure (MTBF) and the meantime to repair (MTTR) for this printer areas follows;
CHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE5-8
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-1CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Initial Check(1) Operating environmentCheck if :• The source voltage s
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-2• Condensation on the corona unit may cause corona charge leakage.• Condensation on the hopper plate and separation pad m
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-3 1.3 Identify the ProblemIf you encounter any printer error or problem, first identify it referring to the chart below,
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-42. OPERATOR CALLS & SERVICE CALLS 2.1 Operator CallsAn ‘operator call’ which the printer indicates on the LEDs is u
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-5Type of error Drum Ready Alarm Data RemedyFuser Malfunction See ‘M-9 Fuser failure‘.Laser BD Malfunction See ‘M-7 BD fa
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-63. ERROR MESSAGES 3.1 Error Messages in the Status MonitorThe status monitor will report problems with the printer as de
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-7Error Message RemedyFUSER MALFUNCTION Turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds and then turn it onagain. Leave the
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-1CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1. FEATURESThis printer has the following features;High Resolution and Fast Print Speed<HL-1030>True
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-8 3.2 Error Message PrintoutsThe printer will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the following ta
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-94. PAPER PROBLEMSWhen any paper related problem occurs, ensure that the paper used meets the recommendedpaper specificati
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-10 4.2 Paper Jams 4.2.1 Clearing jammed paperClear the jammed paper following the procedures below;(1) Remove the paper
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-11 4.2.2 Causes & countermeasuresThe causes for paper jam problems vary depending on the location of the paper jam.
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-12 4.3 Paper Feeding ProblemsEven if the paper is printed and ejected without any problems such as paper jams, paperfeedi
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-13F-3 Page skewUser Check(1) Check that the paper or other media is loaded into the paper cassette correctly and that the
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-145. SOFTWARE SETTING PROBLEMSThe printer may not print the data correctly if there are incorrect software settings.S-1“T
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-15S-2Unable to print from application software with the serial interface. (HL-1250 only)User CheckCheck that the slide swi
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-16S-4Unable to print from application software with an Apple MacintoshComputer. (HL-1250 only)User Check(1) Check that th
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-17S-6This printer does not appear in Chooser with iMac and Power MacintoshG3 with USB. (HL-1240/1250/1270N only)User Check
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-2Enhanced Memory ManagementThe printer provides its own data compression technology in its printer hardware and thesupplied printe
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-186. MALFUNCTIONSWhen taking countermeasures for malfunctions as described in this section, check connectorsfor contact fa
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-19M-3 Main motor does not rotatePossible cause Step Check Result RemedyFailure ofconnector1 Is the connection of connector
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-20M-5 Insufficient output from high-voltage power supply unitPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyHigh-voltagecontact1 D
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-21M-8 Scanner failurePossible cause Step Check Result RemedyHarnessconnectionfailure1 Is the connection of thescanner moto
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-22M-10 ROM error / D-RAM error / NV-RAM errorPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyMain PCB 1 Is it possible to print the
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-237. IMAGE DEFECTS 7.1 Image Defect ExamplesI-2 DarkI-1 Light I-2 Dark I-3 Completely blankI-4 All blackI-5 Dirt on back
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-24 7.2 Troubleshooting Image DefectSeveral types of the image defects can be cleared by end users. For those defects, in
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-25I-2 DarkPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyGroundcontactsCorona failure(contact failure)1 Are the charge electrodesb
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-26I-3 Completely blankPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyGroundcontactsDeveloping biascontact failure1 Are the develop
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-27I-4 All blackPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyGroundcontactsCorona failure 1 Is the corona wire dirty? Yes Clean t
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-3Bar Code Print (for HL-1250/1270N only)The printer can print the following 11 types of bar codes;• Code 39• US-PostNet• EAN-8• Co
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-28I-5 Dirt on the back of paperPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyFixing unit dirty 1 Is the pressure roller dirty?Is
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-29I-6 Black and blurred vertical streaksPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyCorona failure 1 Is the vertical block stre
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-30I-7 Black and blurred horizontal stripesPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyGroundcontactsScratch on thedrum1 Are the
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-31I-9 White vertical streaksPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyTransfer failure 1 Is the transfer roller scratched? Ye
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-32I-11 Faulty registrationPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyExcessive paperload1 Is the paper loaded in thepaper cass
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-33I-13 Image distortionPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyLaser unitinstallation1 Is the laser unit secured to thefram
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-34I-15 White spotsPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyDrum unit failure 1 Are the white spot at 94mmintervals?Yes 1) I
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-35NOTE:Clean the drum unit as follows:(1) Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit Place the printing samples in fr
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-36I-16 Black spotsPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyDrum unit 1 Are the spots at 94mmintervals?(The problem is not so
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-37I-18 Gray backgroundPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyPrint paper 1 Does the paper being usedmeet the paper specifi
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-42. OVERVIEW<Front View>Fig. 1-1<Rear View>Fig. 1-210/100BASE TXL F A TESTFig. 1-3HL-1250/1270NOutput trayManual feed
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-38I-20 Downward fogging of solid blackPossible cause Step Check Result RemedyToner cartridgefailure1 Is the problem solved
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-39I-22 Light rainPossible cause Step Check ResultRemedyDrum unit failure 1 Is the problem solved afterreplacing the drum u
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-40I-24 Toner specksUser Check(1) Check the paper used meets the recommended paper specifications. A roughsurfaced paper m
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-41 7.3 Location of Grounding Contacts 7.3.1 Drum unitFig. 6-10 7.3.2 Printer body & Paper cassetteFig. 6-11Drum Uni
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-428. INCORRECT PRINTOUTWhen the data is not printed correctly as it is seen on the PC screen, follow the proceduresbelow i
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-43P-2 Unable to print full pages of a document with the “PRINT OVERRUN” message.User Check(1) Press the panel button to p
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-44P-4Headers or footers are not printed out even though they are viewed on PC screen.User CheckMost laser printers have a
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-459. NETWORK PROBLEM (FOR HL-1270N ONLY)If the error related to network occurs, refer to the following sections; 9.1 Ins
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-46(3) If you cannot make any of the connections in step (2), check the following:a) Make sure the printer is turned on a
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-47 9.3 TCP/IP TroubleshootingIf you are using TCP/IP and cannot print to the print server and you have checked thehardwar
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-53. SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 PrintingPrint method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanningLaser Wave length: 780 nmOutpu
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-48(4) If you are using an AT&T-based UNIX, make sure the printer is enabled (enable printer,where printer is the name
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-49 9.7 Windows 95/98 (or later) Peer to Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method)TroubleshootingIf you are having trouble prin
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-50 9.10 Novell Netware TroubleshootingIf you cannot print from NetWare and you have checked the hardware and network asde
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-51(5) Verify that you have selected the correct AppleTalk zone. Because the print server gets itszone information from ro
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-5210. INSPECTION MODE 10.1 Test Print ModeThe printer incorporates various test print modes.Select the test mode you want
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-53<Sending the print file from the DOS box>(1) Download the PRN file for your language from the Printer Utility DB
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-54Factory inspection modeThe factory inspection mode is used to check if the sensors in the printer are functioningcorrect
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-55Paper eject sensor ON (Paper is detected.) Drum LED ONOFF (No paper is detected.) Drum LED OFFLower paper cassetteregist
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING6-56(8) Close the front cover.(9) Continue to press the control panel button.✒ Check that the Data LED stays OFF.(10) Rele
APPENDIXA-1APPENDIX 1. SERIAL NO. DESCRIPTIONSThe descriptions below show how to understand the meanings of the numbers printed on thelabels or bag o
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-6 3.2 FunctionsCPU HL-1030/1240: MB86833 66MHzHL-1250/1270N: MB86832 66MHzEmulation HL-1030: Brother Printing Solution for Window
APPENDIXA-2(4) Toner cartridge...imprinted on the aluminum bag9 F 3 0 J...printed on the bar code label attached on the toner cartrid
APPENDIXA-3APPENDIX 2. DIAMETER / CIRCUMFERENCE OF ROLLERSThe diameter and circumference of each roller are listed below;No. Parts Name Diameter (Cir
APPENDIXA-4APPENDIX 3. PRINT SPEEDS WITH VARIOUS SETTINGSPrint speed of the HL-1240/1250/1270N printers is up to 12 ppm when loading A4 or Lettersize
APPENDIXA-5APPENDIX 4. HOW TO KNOW DRUM UNIT LIFE & PAGE COUNTERIf you want to know the drum unit life or the number of printed pages, you should
APPENDIXA-6NOTE:The descriptions printed in Print Configuration vary depending on the printer models orcountries. 2. Test Print (for HL-1030 only)(1)
APPENDIXA-7 3. How to Read the Drum Unit LifeThe drum unit life is shown by the bar at the bottom of Print Configuration or Test Print asfollows;• It
APPENDIXA-8 4. How to Read the Page CounterThe page counter is shown at the right upper corner in Print Configuration (HL-1240/1250/1270N), or at the
APPENDIXA-9 5. How to Read the Maintenance InformationThe maintenance information such as the frequency of consumable parts replacement orpaper jam c
APPENDIXA-10If the printer is connected to a parallel port, you can take the following steps;(1) Open the MaintenanceInformation utility, thenselect
APPENDIXA-11APPENDIX 5. HOW TO USE THE SELF-DIAGNOSTICS TOOLSThree self-diagnostics tools below are automatically installed when the printer driver i
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-7 3.3 Electrical and MechanicalPower source U.S.A. and Canada: AC 110 to 120V, 50 Hz/60 HzEurope and Australia: AC 220 to 240V, 5
APPENDIXA-12 2. DiagnosticsThis tool helps you to report your PC environment to investigate the cause of problem such as‘Printer won’t print’ or ‘Pri
APPENDIXA-13(3) If you click the OK button in Step 2, the dialog box below appears.Fig. A-12(4) Check the result that the printer reported and click
APPENDIXA-14 3. Printer InformationThe drum unit life or page counter is printed on Print Configuration (HL-1240/1250/1270N) orTest Print (HL-1030) i
APPENDIXA-15APPENDIX 6. NVRAM DEFAULT VALUEThe default values for the main items to be set in NVRAM are as follows;Items DescriptionsTiming of Drum L
APPENDIXA-16APPENDIX 7. PAPER CASSETTE INFORMATION (FOR EUROPE ONLY)The A4 size paper cassette fitted to the printer is different from the service ma
Appendix 8. Connection Diagram, HL-1030/1240A - 17THERMISTORHALOGEN HEATER LAMPLVPSPOWERSWINLETAC INPUTCN1CN101PARALLEL I/FMAIN PCBHVPSLASER UNITUSBI
Appendix 9. Connection Diagram, HL-1250A - 18LVPSPOWERSWINLETAC INPUTCN1CN101PARALLEL I/FMAIN PCBHVPSLASER UNITUSBI/FP10P3 P4POLYGONMOTORLASERT/RCHGG
Appendix 10. Connection Diagram, HL-1270NA - 19LVPSPOWERSWINLETAC INPUTCN1CN101PARALLEL I/FMAIN PCBHVPSLASER UNITUSBI/FP10P3 P4POLYGONMOTORLASERT/RCH
CODE UK4352000B512040CIR (1/2)A - 20NAMEAppendix 11. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1030/1240 (1/2)
Appendix 12. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1030/1240 (2/2)CODE UK4352000B512040CIR (2/2)A - 21NAME
© Copyright Brother 1999All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permissionin writing fro
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-8 3.4 Network (for HL-1270N only)Type / Speed 10/100 Base TX EthernetAuto speed detectionProtocols•TCP/IPDHCP, BOOTP, RARP, DHCP,
Appendix 13. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1250/1270N (1/5)CODE UK4361000B512049CIR (1/5)A - 22NAME
Appendix 14. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1250/1270N (2/5)CODE UK4361000B512049CIR (2/5)A - 23NAME
CODE UK4361000B512049CIRA - 24NAMEAppendix 15. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1250/1270N (3/5)
CODE UK4361000B512049CIR (4/5)A - 25NAMEAppendix 16. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1250/1270N (4/5)
CODE UK4361000B512049CIR (5/5)A - 26NAMEAppendix 17. Main PCB Circuit Diagram, HL-1250/1270N (5/5)
Appendix 18A. Engine PCB Circuit Diagram (OLD)CODE UK4444000B512059CIRA - 27NAME
Appendix 18B. Engine PCB Circuit Diagram (NEW)CODE UK4444000B512059CIRA - 28NAME
Appendix 19. Network Board Circuit Diagram, HL-1270NCODE LJ8107000B512058CIRA - 29NAME
Low-voltage PS Circuit(110 - 120V)A - 30NAMEAppendix 20. Low-voltage Power Supply PCB Circuit Diagram (110 - 120V)++++++R1F2D12D13C5C8R5D4R11C12R13R12
Low-voltage PS Circuit(220 - 240V)A - 31NAMEAppendix 21. Low-voltage Power Supply PCB Circuit Diagram (220 - 240V)++++++R1F2D12D13C5C8R5D4R11C12R13R12
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-9(2) Other paper specifications<Paper Cassette>Cut sheetBasis weight 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb.)Caliper 0.08 to 0.13 mm (
High-voltage PS CircuitA - 32NAMEAppendix 22A. High-voltage Power Supply PCB Circuit Diagram (OLD)2154637TRANSFBTRANSCH2TRANSFFTRANSCH1R81R90R92Q83R89
High-voltage PS CircuitA - 33NAMEAppendix 22B. High-voltage Power Supply PCB Circuit Diagram (NEW)21854637TRANSFBTRANSCH2TRANSFFTRANSCH1R81R90R92Q83R8
APPENDIXA-34APPENDIX 23. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLD & NEW VERSIONS OF HVPS &ENGINE PCBThe high-voltage power supply PCB and engine PCB have been
INDEXiINDEX110/100Base TX port ...2-1733 patterns print mode ...6-5344% density pattern print
INDEXiielectrical terminalcleaning...5-6emulation...1-2, 1-6en
INDEXiiiLLAN Server...6-48Laser BD Malfunction ...6-5, 6-7laser unit...
INDEXivpaper cassette...1-4, 2-10, 4-4, A-16capacity...1-10paper cassette cover...
INDEXvTTCP/IP...6-47temperature...1-7test page...
INDEXvi
RBrother Laser PrinterPARTS REFERENCE LISTMODEL: HL-1030/1240/1250/1270NRead this list thoroughly before maintenance work.Keep this list in a convenie
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-10 3.5.2 Paper cassette capacity(1) Maximum load heightPaper cassette:<Normal paper> Up to 27mm (1.06 inches) in height(2
NOTE FOR USING THIS PARTS REFERENCE LIST1. In the case of ordering parts, it needs mentioning the following items:(1) Code(2) Q'ty(3) Description
CONTENTS1. FRAME / DRIVE UNIT ... 12. LASER UNIT...
1. FRAME / DRIVE UNIT REF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION SYMBOL REMARK1 UL9311001 1 MAIN MOTOR ASSY 2 087320616 4 TAPTITE, CUP S M3X6 3 LJ4069001 1
MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z05/Z03-0101. FRAME / DRIVE UNIT 2. LASER UNIT- 2 -MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270/1270N 84U
3. PAPER FEEDER REF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 UL9060001 1 PAPER FEED ROLLER ASSY2 UL9066001 1 PAPER PICK-UP ROLLER ASSY3 UL9071001 1 TR EL
3. PAPER FEEDER- 4 -MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03-045/047PR2000130T/I NO. PR2000051 / PR2000108 / PR200013023145687
4. FIXING UNIT REF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 LJ4164001 1 FIXING UNIT, 115V (SP)1 LJ4168001 1 FIXING UNIT, 230V (SP)1 LJ4718001 1 FIXING UN
4. FIXING UNIT- 6 -MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z05/Z03-045/047T/I NO. PR2000029 / PR20000571-101-111-61-71-721-61-61-71-71
5-1. PAPER CASSETTE, LGL REF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 LE1162001 1 PAPER TRAY ASSY, LGL (SP)1-1 LJ4537001 1 PRESSURE PLATE ASSY, LGL1-2 UL
5-3. PAPER CASSETTE, PB REF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 LJ4639001 1 PAPER TRAY ASSY 3 (SP)1-1 UL9074001 1 PRESSURE PLATE ASSY, A41-2 LJ46210
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-11 3.6 Printing Area 3.6.1 Effective printing areaThe effective printing area means the area within which the printing of all th
5. PAPER CASSETTE- 8 -MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03-045/0471-141-17 1-211-101-21-11-181-201-191-81-231-51-71-91-61-131-41-111
6. COVERS REF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 LJ4122001 1 MAIN COVER ASSY2 UL9122001 4 PINCH ROLLER ASSY3 UL9125001 4 PINCH ROLLER SPRING4 UL912
6. COVERSMODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03-060- 10 -7171511212121691111862510131843321214T/I NO. PR2000066 / PR2000075 / PR200010
7. MAIN PCBREF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION SYMBOL REMARK1 LJ8239001 1 MAIN PCB ASSY, HL-1030 (SP) B512040-450D1 LJ8066001 1 MAIN PCB ASSY, HL-1240 (
7.MAIN PCBMODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03-101/103- 12 -HL-103011-1HL-125011-11-1HL-1270/1270N1HL-124011-1T/I NO. PR99165 / PR20
8. ENGINE PCB REF.NO.CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION SYMBOL REMARK1 LJ4178001 1 ENGINE PCB ASSY A, 1240 (SP) B512059-101D 1 LJ8157001 1 ENGINE PCB ASSY B,
MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03-1518. ENGINE PCB9. LOW-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB- 14 -MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04
10. HIGH-VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCBREF.NO. CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 LJ4176001 1 HIGH-VOLTAGE PS ASSY A (SP)1 LJ8156001 1 HIGH-VOLTAGE PS ASSY
MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03-22010. HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY PCB11. AC CORD- 16 -MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04
12. ACCESSORIESREF.NO. CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 LJ8161001 1 PR DRIVER DISK ASSY 1, HL-10301 LJ8162001 1 PR DRIVER DISK ASSY 2, HL-10301 UK43
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL1-12The table below shows the print guaranteed areas for each paper size.Size A B C D E FA 4210.0 mm8.27”(2,480 dots)297.0 mm11.69”(
12. ACCESSORIESMODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z05/Z03-920- 18 -T/I NO. PR99165 / PR2000022 / PR2000024 / PR200005578345162
13. PACKING MATERIALSREF.NO. CODE Q'TY DESCRIPTION REMARK1 LL0125001 1 CARTON, HL-1030 EU1 LL0124001 1 CARTON, HL-1030 CAN1 UE0818001 1 CARTON, H
MODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03-93013. PACKING MATERIALS14. NETWORK BOARD- 20 -MODEL HL-1270N 84U-Z03-1501223411-11-1T/I N
- 21 -15. ADJUSTING TOOLPRT-402TOOL NO. TOOL NAME REMARKPRT-402TORX SCREW DRIVERMODEL HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N 84U-Z04/Z01/Z02/Z03PRT-001fPRT-001f
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-1CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION1. CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION1.1 Power Supply
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-22. UNPACKINGWhen unpacking the printer, check to see that all of the following components are included i
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-33. INSTALL THE PRINTERYou need to implement hardware setup and driver installation to use the printer.F
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-4(6) Click the Initial Setup button.Fig. 2-4(7) You can view the Initial Setup operationsin the video mo
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-53.2 For Windows® Users with No CD-ROM DriveIf you do not have a CD-ROM drive, setup the printer followin
PREFACEiPREFACEThis service manual contains basic information required for after-sales service of the laserprinter (hereinafter referred to as "t
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-6(4) Extend the tray extension flap. After theprinter has warmed up the Ready LEDchanges from blinking t
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-73.3 Using the USB Interface (for Windows 98 only)For the HL-1240/1250/1270N printers, the USB interf
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-8(3) Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and select “CD-ROM drive”.Click the Next button.Fi
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-9 3.3.3 Set the PC printer portYour PC printer port has to be set to “USB port”.(1) Click the Start butt
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-104. PAPER HANDLINGThe printer provides two types of paper loading method; paper cassette and manual feed
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-11The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer whenthe rear
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-12 4.3.2 To print on both sides of the paper from the manual feed slot!CAUTION:• Before re-inserting the
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-135. CONTROL PANEL OPERATIONThere are four LEDs and a button on the control panel. The LEDs indicate th
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-145.2 Data (Toner) LED IndicationsThe Data LED indicates the current status of the print data process.LED
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-155.5 Control Panel Button OperationsThe control panel button is used for the following purposes dependin
TABLE OF CONTENTSiiTABLE OF CONTENTSREGULATION ...viiSAFETY
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-16 5.6.2 Test print modeThe printer incorporates various test print modes. The printer enters into each
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-176. NETWORK BOARD OPERATION (FOR HL-1270N ONLY)The network board installed in the back of the printer a
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION AND BASIC OPERATION2-18 6.1.3 Print configuration pagePress the Network Test button for less than 5 seconds to print a config
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-1CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION1. ELECTRONICS1.1 General Block DiagramFig. 3-1 shows a general block diagram of th
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-2Fig. 3-2 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1250 printer.Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes)Optional I/F boa
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-3Fig. 3-3 shows a general block diagram of the HL-1270N printer.Optional RAM (SIMM) (max. 32Mbytes)Ethernet10/100
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-41.2 Main PCB Block DiagramFig. 3-4 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1030/1240 printer.Reset CircuitP
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-5Fig. 3-5 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1250 printer.Reset CircuitProgram + Font ROM4.0 MbytesRAM(
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-6Fig. 3-6 shows the block diagram of the main PCB of the HL-1270N printer.Reset CircuitProgram + Font ROM4.0 MbytesRAM
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-71.3 Main PCBFor the entire circuit diagram of the main PCB, see Appendix 11 to 17. 1.3.1 ASICA Fujitsu 32bit RISC CP
TABLE OF CONTENTSiii4.2 Load Paper Manually...2-104
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-8A Fujitsu 32bit RISC CPU, MB86832 (SPARC lite) is built in the ASIC. While the CPU is drivenwith a clock frequency o
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-9Fig. 3-8
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-10 1.3.2 ROMAn 8 Mbits ROM (x 16 bit) is fitted.Fig. 3-9Two 16 Mbits ROMs (x 16 bit) are fitted.Fig. 3-10HL-1250HL-10
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-11Two 32 Mbits ROMs (x 16 bit) are fitted.Fig. 3-11HL-1270N
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-12 1.3.3 Flash ROM (for HL-1270N only)Two 8 Mbits flash ROMs (x 16 bit) are fitted.Fig. 3-12 1.3.4 DRAMA 16M-bit DRA
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-13Two 16M-bit DRAMs (x 16 bits) are used as the RAM.Fig. 3-14HL-1250/1270N
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-14 1.3.5 Optional RAMA 32bit (72 pin) SIMM can be fitted as optional RAM. The main PCB has one slot and thecapacity
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-15 1.3.6 Optional serial I/OThe interrupt of the serial I/O is input to the EXINT terminal of the ASIC, and is recogn
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-16 1.3.8 EEPROMThe EEPROM is X24C01A type of two-wire method with a 128 x 8 bits configuration.Fig. 3-18The EEPROM is
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-17The reset IC is a RN5VD42A. The reset voltage is 4.2V (typ.) and the LOW period of reset is80ms (typ.)Fig. 3-22 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTSiv2.2.3 Paper eject ...
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-181.4 Engine PCBThe gate array which transforms the serial signal from the main PCB into the parallel signal ismounted
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-191.6 Power Supply 1.6.1 Low-voltage power supplyThe power supply uses a switching regulation system to generate the
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-20 1.6.2 High-voltage power supplyThe high-voltage power supply generates and outputs the voltages and currents for t
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-212. MECHANICS2.1 Overview of Printing MechanismFig. 3-27Second eject rollerPaperFirst eject rollerRear coverPaper Cas
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-22LaserMain PCBEngine PCBPolygon MotorLaser UnitCover Sensor (A)Main MotorSolenoidFan MotorToner Sensor PCB (light emi
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-232.2 Paper Transfer 2.2.1 Paper supplyThe paper pick-up roller picks up one sheet of paper from the paper cassette e
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-24 2.2.3 Paper ejectAfter the printing image on the photosensitive drum is transferred onto the paper, the paper isfe
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-25 2.3.2 Toner sensorDetects if there is toner in the toner cartridge. The toner sensor at the left side emits light
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-262.6 Print Process 2.6.1 ChargingThe drum is charged to approximately 870V by an ion charge which is generated by th
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-27The area exposed to the laser beam is the image to be printed. The surface potential of theexposed area is reduced,
TABLE OF CONTENTSvCHAPTER 5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...5-11. CONSUMABLE PARTS...
CHAPTER 3 THEORY OF OPERATION3-28 2.6.4 Transfer(1) Transfer process After the drum has been charged and exposed, and has received a developed imag
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-1CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSTo avoid creating secondary problems by misha
1AC CORDDRUM UNIT2PAPER CASSETTE3BASE PLATE11PCBsMAIN PCB ASSY12LOW-VOLTAGE PS PCB ASSY1415ENGINE PCB ASSY/ HIGH-VOLTAGE PS PCB ASSY13LOWER TRAY RELA
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-33. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 3.1 AC Cord(1) Disconnect the AC cord from the printer AC inlet.Fig. 4-1 3.2 Drum
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-4 3.3 Paper Cassette(1) Close the front cover, pull out the paper cassette from the printer and remove the p
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-5NOTE:When replacing/re-assembling the separation pad holder, remove the old grease and apply asuitable amount
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-6(5) Keeping the paper cassette upside down, release the pressure roller holder assemblyfrom the cassette by
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-7(10) Turn the cassette the correct way up and slide the two paper guides to the center of thecassette.(11) Re
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-8NOTE:When re-assembling the pressure plate ASSY, ensure that the paper indicator arm is under thepressure pla
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-9(17) Turn the cassette upside down and remove the one M3x8 Taptite screw to remove theside guide gear. Then
TABLE OF CONTENTSvi9.5 Windows NT/LAN Server (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting...6-489.6 Windows 95/98 Peer
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-10 3.4 Network Board (for HL-1270N only)(1) Open the rear cover.(2) Remove the two M3x8 Taptite screws to r
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-11 3.5 Front Cover(1) Open the front cover.(2) Remove the four M3x8 Taptite screws from the main cover. Fig
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-12 3.6 Top Cover(1) Remove the two M3x10 Taptite screws securing the top cover.(2) Release the hooks on eit
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-13(5) Turn the top cover upside down and remove the second eject roller ASSY by lifting themiddle of the roll
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-14(3) Bend the tray extension flap upwards slightly to remove the tray extension flap.Fig. 4-23(4) Release t
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-15 3.8 Laser Unit(1) Remove the three M3x16 Taptite screws.(2) Push the P harness cover to the right to rel
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-16 3.9 Drive Unit(1) Place the printer body carefully on its right hand side so that the drive unit is at th
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-17NOTE:When replacing/re-assembling the main motor, remove the old grease and apply a suitableamount of grease
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-18 3.10 Fixing Unit(1) Place the main frame on its base so that the rear side is facing you.(2) Press the t
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-19NOTE:When re-assembling the fixing unit, align the fixing unit frame at the drive unit side into theconcave
REGULATIONviiREGULATIONLASER SAFETY (110 - 120V MODEL ONLY)This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the US Department of Health andH
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-20(8) Remove the two M3x20 Taptite screws from the top of the fixing unit frame.(9) Release the thermistor h
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-21(12) Remove the one M3x10 Taptite screw securing the halogen lamp connector plate at thedrive unit side of t
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-22(14) Lift and remove the heat roller. The heat roller gear will also come off.(15) Remove the heat roller b
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-23• When re-assembling the heat roller bearing which is assembled at the heat roller gear side,fix the bearing
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-24(16) Remove the heat roller cleaner complete with the cleaner spring from the fixing unit frameby lifting it
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-25NOTE:• When re-assembling the pressure roller cleaner complete with the cleaner spring onto thefixing unit c
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-26(22) Press the two catches holding the idle gear 13 to the frame and then remove the idle gear13. Slide the
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-26A(24) Turn the frame up-side down. Remove the black films (4 pcs.) and then remove the pickoff fingers (4 pcs
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-26BNOTE:When re-assembling the paper eject actuator and the eject paper spring to the fixing unitcover, ensure
CHAPTER 4 DISASSEMBLY AND RE-ASSEMBLY4-27 3.11 Base Plate(1) Turn the main frame upside down.(2) Remove the five M4x10 Taptite screws and 16 (sixt
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