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Brother HL-1030 Quick Setup Manual
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Laser Printer HL-1030/1240/1250/1270N
Quick Setup Guide
Read this Setup Guide before you set up the printer.
Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install
the driver.
Identify the Operating System on your computer (Windows
95/98, NT
Purchase the appropriate interface cable for your computer
(Parallel, USB
Follow the instructions in this guide for your operating system
and cable interface.
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countries. Macintosh and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Summary of Contents for Brother HL-1030

  • Page 1 Follow the instructions in this guide for your operating system and cable interface. ® ® ©1999 Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The steps in this section are essential for USB interface cable users. For Macintosh users only (iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB / Not HL-1030) You can setup the printer by following the Initial Setup instructions on the supplied...
  • Page 3: Carton Components

    (with toner cartridge included) AC power cord Documents Printer CD-ROM Floppy disk CD-ROM includes : Initial Setup instructions Printer driver Fonts User’s Guide Instructional Video Network Utilities ® Floppy disk includes: Printer driver for Windows only *1 Not HL-1030 *2 Only HL-1270N...
  • Page 4: For Windows Users Only

    ® For Windows users only ® (Windows 3.1x, 95/98 ® or NT 4.0) You can set up the printer easily by following the Initial Setup instructions on the CD-ROM. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on your PC power. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ®...
  • Page 5 3. Select the language you want then follow the instructions on the screen. Step 2 Initial Setup 1. Click the Initial Setup button. 2. You can view the Initial Setup operations in the video movie. 3. Click the interface cable you are going to use Parallel, USB or Network.
  • Page 6 If you want to connect your printer using a USB interface cable, see ® ® For Windows users with USB only (Windows 98 / Not HL-1030) ‘ ’ later in these instructions. When you want to connect your printer to a network, refer to the “Quick Network...
  • Page 7: For Windows ® Users With Usb Only

    ® For Windows users with no CD-ROM drive only ® (Windows 3.1x, 95/98) If you don’t have a CD-ROM drive, follow the instructions in this section. Step 1 Install the drum unit assembly Open the front cover. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Rock it from side to side 5 or 6 times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
  • Page 8 Step 3 Print a test page Make sure that the power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn on the power switch. After the printer has warmed up, the Ready LED stops blinking and stays lit. Press the control panel button.
  • Page 9 Step 5 Install the printer driver from floppy disk 1. Turn on your PC power. If the "Add New Hardware Wizard" window appears, click the Cancel button. ® Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. (For Windows 3.1x users, please follow the instructions on the disk label.) Click Start and select Run.
  • Page 10 For Windows users with USB only ® (Windows 98 / Not HL-1030) The steps in this section are essential for USB interface cable users. Step 1 to 3 Follow the CD-ROM instructions at the beginning of these instructions Step 4 Install the USB driver Make sure the printer power switch is on.
  • Page 11 4. Check "Search for the best driver for your device" and click the Next button. 5. Check "CD-ROM drive" and click the Next button. 6. Click the Next button. The USB driver will be installed. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 12 Steps 5 Setting your PC Printer port 1. After your PC has restarted, click Start and select Printers in Settings. 2. Select your printer model icon in Printers. 3. Select Properties from the File menu. 4. Click the Details tab. Select BRUSB:(USB Printer Port) in the "Print to the following port"...
  • Page 13: (Imac And Power Macintosh G3 With Usb / Not Hl-1030)

    For Macintosh with USB users only (iMac and Power Macintosh G3 with USB / Not HL-1030) You can setup the printer following the Initial Setup instructions on the supplied CD-ROM. Step 1 Insert the CD-ROM Turn on your Macintosh power. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 14 Control Panel Drum Near end of life Ready Sleep mode (at 1 second intervals): Warming up Drum Ready to print Alarm "Cover open" or printer error.*3 Ready Paper Data No data. Alarm Receiving data Toner Data remaining in memory. *4 Data Ready + Paper jam or No paper (in paper cassette...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Recommendation • Check if the printer is in sleep mode. All the LEDs are off - Press the control panel button. • Check that the power plug is connected correctly. • Check that the printer is turned on. •...
  • Page 16 ® For Windows users only Problem Recommendation • Check that the printer is turned on. The printer cannot print. • Check that the front cover is fully closed. "There was an error • Check that there is paper in the paper cassette or manual writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the printer.”...

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