1. Introducció
The Brother HL-L1242W is a compact monochrome laser printer designed for efficient printing in home or small office environments. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your printer to ensure optimal performance.
Les característiques clau inclouen:
- Compact design for small spaces.
- Print speeds up to 20 pages per minute.
- Versatile connectivity with Wi-Fi (5 GHz) and USB.
- Support for printing from PCs and mobile applications.
- 150-sheet paper input tray.
- Includes a starter toner cartridge for up to 450 pages.
2. Configuració inicial
2.1 Desembalatge de la impressora
Carefully remove the printer from its packaging. Ensure all protective tapes and packing materials are removed from the exterior and interior of the printer.
Figura 1: Frontal view of the Brother HL-L1242W printer, showing its compact design and control panel on the right side.
Figura 2: Front inclinat view of the Brother HL-L1242W printer, highlighting its sleek, black finish and output tray.
Figura 3: posterior view of the Brother HL-L1242W printer, displaying the power input and USB port.
2.2 Instal·lació del cartutx de tòner
- Open the front cover of the printer to access the toner compartment.
- Locate the orange protective paper inside the compartment. This paper is attached to the toner support.
- Gently remove the toner support to detach the orange paper.
- Unpack the new toner cartridge from its sealed bag. Remove any orange plastic protective pieces from the toner cartridge.
- Insert the toner cartridge into the drum unit. Ensure it clicks into place.
- Slide the combined toner and drum unit back into the printer until it locks securely.
- Tanqueu la coberta frontal.
2.3 Connexió d'alimentació
Connect the AC power cable to the printer and then to a power outlet. Press the power button to turn on the printer.
2.4 Connectivity and Driver Installation
Your Brother HL-L1242W printer supports both USB and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Connexió USB:
- Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable (not included).
- Install the printer drivers from the official Brother support weblloc. Seguiu les instruccions que apareixen a la pantalla.
Connexió Wi-Fi:
- Download the Brother iPrint&Scan app on your mobile device or visit the Brother support website for PC/Mac setup.
- Follow the instructions provided by the app or website to connect your printer to your wireless network. This process typically involves selecting your Wi-Fi network and entering the password.
- Ensure your printer and device are on the same network for successful wireless printing.
3. Funcionament
3.1 Càrrega de paper
Open the paper tray and load up to 150 sheets of plain or recycled A4 paper. Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size.
Figure 4: A user loading paper into the front paper tray of the Brother HL-L1242W printer.
3.2 Impressió de documents
Once the printer is connected and drivers are installed, you can print from your computer or mobile device.
- Obriu el document o la imatge que voleu imprimir.
- Seleccioneu l'opció "Imprimir" del menú de l'aplicació (per exemple, File > Imprimeix).
- Choose your Brother HL-L1242W printer from the list of available printers.
- Ajusteu la configuració d'impressió segons calgui (per exemple, el nombre de còpies, la mida del paper).
- Feu clic a "Imprimeix".
3.3 Duplex (Two-Sided) Printing
The HL-L1242W supports manual duplex printing.
- A la configuració d'impressió, seleccioneu l'opció d'impressió manual a doble cara.
- The printer will first print all odd-numbered pages.
- Once the first side is printed, a prompt will appear on your computer screen instructing you to reinsert the printed pages into the paper tray. Follow the on-screen instructions carefully regarding paper orientation.
- Confirm the reinsertion, and the printer will then print the even-numbered pages on the reverse side.
4. Manteniment
4.1 Substitució del cartutx de tòner
When the toner cartridge is low or empty, the printer's status indicator will alert you. Replace the toner cartridge with a genuine Brother TN-1150 toner cartridge for optimal print quality and printer longevity.
- Assegureu-vos que la impressora estigui engegada.
- Obriu la coberta frontal.
- Remove the old toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.
- Separate the old toner cartridge from the drum unit. Dispose of the old toner cartridge according to local regulations.
- Unpack the new toner cartridge and install it into the drum unit until it locks.
- Reinsert the toner and drum unit assembly into the printer.
- Tanqueu la coberta frontal.
The included starter toner cartridge is rated for approximately 450 pages. Actual yield may vary based on usage.
4.2 Neteja de la impressora
Una neteja regular ajuda a mantenir la qualitat d'impressió i allarga la vida útil de la impressora.
- Exterior: Netegeu l'exterior de la impressora amb un drap suau i sense borrissol. No utilitzeu productes de neteja abrasius ni dissolvents.
- Interior: Periodically open the front cover and gently wipe away any loose toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid touching the drum unit's surface directly.
5. Solució De Problemes
This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your Brother HL-L1242W printer.
5.1 La impressora no respon
- Assegureu-vos que la impressora estigui engegada i que el cable d'alimentació estigui connectat correctament.
- Check USB cable connections if using a wired connection.
- For Wi-Fi, verify that the printer is connected to your network and that your computer/mobile device is on the same network. Restarting the printer and your router may resolve connectivity issues.
- Confirmeu que el controlador d'impressora correcte estigui instal·lat i seleccionat a l'ordinador.
5.2 Mala qualitat d'impressió
- Check the toner level. Replace the toner cartridge if it is low or empty.
- Assegureu-vos que feu servir el paper adequat per a la impressió làser.
- Clean the drum unit and other internal components as described in the maintenance section.
5.3 Embussos de paper
- Apagueu la impressora i desendolleu-la de la presa de corrent.
- Carefully open all covers and gently remove any jammed paper. Avoid tearing the paper, as small pieces can cause further issues.
- Ensure the paper is loaded correctly in the paper tray and that the paper guides are adjusted properly.
- Tanqueu totes les cobertes, connecteu la impressora i torneu-la a engegar.
For more detailed troubleshooting, refer to the Brother support weblloc o contacteu amb el servei d'atenció al client.
6. Especificacions
| Característica | Especificació |
|---|---|
| Nom del model | HL-L1242W |
| Tipus d'impressora | Làser monocrom |
| Velocitat màxima d'impressió (monocrom) | Fins a 20 pàgines per minut |
| Resolució d'impressió màxima | 2400 x 600 ppp |
| Impressió dúplex | Manual |
| Connectivitat | Wi-Fi (5 GHz), USB |
| Capacitat d'entrada de paper | Fins a 150 fulls |
| Mida màxima del suport | A4 (210 x 297 mm) |
| Tipus de suports compatibles | Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Consum d'energia | 380 watts (impressió) |
| Dimensions (P x A x A) | 23.8 cm x 34 cm x 18.9 cm |
| Pes | 4764 grams |
| Components inclosos | Brother HL-L1242W Printer, Starter Toner Cartridge(s), AC Power Cable, Warranty Card |
7. Garantia i Suport
7.1 Garantia del producte
The Brother HL-L1242W printer comes with a standard manufacturer's warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included in your product packaging for specific terms, conditions, and duration of coverage.
7.2 Atenció al client
For technical assistance, driver downloads, FAQs, and additional support resources, please visit the official Brother support website. You can also contact Brother customer service for personalized help.
