Brother HL-1210W User Manual

User’s Guide
Brother Laser Printer
HL-1200
HL-1201
HL-1210W
HL-1211W
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the machine.
Please visit us at http://support.brother.com
where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities,
and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
Note: Not all models are available in all countries.
Version 0
OCE/ASA/SAF/GLF

Brother HL-1210W Specifications

General

Color	No
N-up printing	2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 25
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	2400 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	10 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	20 ppm
Printing colors	Black
Maximum duty cycle	- pages per month
Recommended duty cycle	250 - 1800 pages per month
Number of print cartridges	1
Page description languages	GDI
Total input capacity	150 sheets
Total output capacity	50 sheets
Custom media width	148 - 216 mm
Custom media length	148 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media types	Plain paper, Recycled paper
Paper tray media weight	65 - 105 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizes	Executive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Letter (media size), Legal (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms	128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SMTP-AUTH, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Mobile printing technologies	Brother iPrint & Scan
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services
Supported network protocols (IPv6)	NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, Web Services
Standard interfaces	USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Processor model	ARM9
Processor family	ARM Cortex
Maximum internal memory	- MB
Sound pressure level (printing)	51 dB
Product color	Black, White
Market positioning	Home & office
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)	0.28 W
Power consumption (standby)	40 W
Power consumption (printing)	380 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	0.7 W
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional x64
Storage temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 32 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	35 - 85 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Package depth	303 mm
Package width	415 mm
Package height	324 mm
Package weight	5500 g
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433210

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	238 mm
Width	340 mm
Height	189 mm

Summary

Brother Support and Resources

Contacting Brother for Support

Provides contact numbers for technical and operational assistance.

Online Support Resources

Access FAQs, drivers, and troubleshooting tips at support.brother.com.

Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows)

Step-by-Step Access Guide

Guides users on launching Brother Utilities from different Windows versions.

Driver and Software Installation

Printer Driver Overview and Acquisition

Explains the role of printer drivers and their availability for various OS.

Printing a Document

Document Printing Process

Details the process of printing a document from an application.

Printer Driver Settings Overview

List of Configurable Settings

Lists various configurable options within the printer driver interface.

Accessing Printer Settings (Windows)

Navigating Driver Properties

Step-by-step guide to open printer properties and preferences on Windows.

Basic Printer Settings Tab

Basic Tab Configuration Options

Covers paper size, orientation, copies, media type, and print quality.

2-Sided and Booklet Printing

Duplex Printing Types and Binding

Details on 2-sided type and binding offset for booklet printing.

Watermark Configuration

Watermark Settings and Creation

Step-by-step guide to creating and applying watermarks.

Administrator Settings

Access Control and Function Locking

Sets passwords and locks to control access to printer functions.

Print Profiles Management

Using the Print Profiles Tab

Creates and saves custom printer setting configurations.

Printer Support and Resources

Accessing Online Support and Tools

Links to Brother Solutions Center, supplies, and creative tools.

Uninstalling the Printer Driver

Driver Removal Procedure

Status Monitor Utility

Monitoring Printer Status and Notifications

How to launch and use the Status Monitor for device notifications.

General Information

Control Panel and LED Indicators

Understanding LED Status

LED Indication Table and Machine States

Maps LED patterns to machine states like Sleep, Ready, Printing.

Toner and Cartridge Status

Toner Level Indicators

Cartridge Error Explanations

Drum and Paper Status Information

Drum Unit Life and Replacement

Paper Handling Error Resolution

Service and Error Alerts

Service Call Indication Procedures

Procedures for when a service call is required due to errors.

LED Error Indication Chart

Detailed table mapping LED patterns to specific error conditions.

Power On/Off Key Functions

Power Off and Cancel Printing Operations

Consumable Items Identification

Toner Cartridge and Drum Unit Models

Identifies specific Brother toner and drum models.

Toner Setting Modes

Default (Stop) Mode Operation

Continue Mode Operation

Identifying Your Problem

Basic Checks and Initial Troubleshooting

Initial checks for common issues and guidance to further troubleshooting.

Status Monitor Error Messages

Error Message Guide and Actions

Lists common error messages with causes and recommended actions.

Improving Print Quality

Print Result Verification

Verifies environment, paper, and loading for better print quality.

Cleaning the Machine

Interior and Exterior Cleaning Procedures

Clearing Paper Jams

Paper Jam Removal Steps

Detailed, step-by-step instructions for removing jammed paper safely.

Troubleshooting Machine Issues

Resolving No Printout Problems

Checks printer driver installation and online status.

Printing and Network Issue Resolution

Addressing Print and Network Problems

Addresses unexpected printing and network connectivity issues.

Machine Cleaning and Checks

Regular Cleaning Procedures

Printer Specifications

General Specifications Overview

Consumables Specifications

Toner and Drum Unit Details

Model numbers, yields, and life expectancy of consumables.

Choosing Paper Wisely

Paper Selection Criteria and Types

Printer Performance Specifications

Resolution, Print Speed, and First Print Time

Network (LAN) Specifications

Network Protocols, Security, and Utilities

Information on supported network protocols, security, and setup utilities.