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...), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed...
...), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed...
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...registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered mark. The Printer should also be responsible for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's .... All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in the U.S. Shipment of International Business Machines Corporation. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented,...
...registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. registered mark. The Printer should also be responsible for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's .... All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in the U.S. Shipment of International Business Machines Corporation. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented,...
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... the paper tray 1-43 Manual duplex printing from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140 1-44 Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) .... 1-45 Printing on both sides of the paper (automatic duplex printing 1-47 Guidelines for automatic duplex printing 1-47 2 Driver and software ...2-1 Printer driver ...2-1 For Windows®...
... the paper tray 1-43 Manual duplex printing from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140 1-44 Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) .... 1-45 Printing on both sides of the paper (automatic duplex printing 1-47 Guidelines for automatic duplex printing 1-47 2 Driver and software ...2-1 Printer driver ...2-1 For Windows®...
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Front view Front View* 1 8 2 7 3 4 Figure 1-1 1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover Release Button 4 (HL-5130 and HL-5140) Manual Feed Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Front Cover 8 Face-down Output Tray * The printer illustration is based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 6 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2
Front view Front View* 1 8 2 7 3 4 Figure 1-1 1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover Release Button 4 (HL-5130 and HL-5140) Manual Feed Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Front Cover 8 Face-down Output Tray * The printer illustration is based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 6 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2
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...in the table. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray unit Tray 1 Manual (HL-5130 and HL-5140) MP Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Tray 2 (Not available for each printing method by ...clicking L in .) 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) Tray 2 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) 1 - 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Media type Plain...
...in the table. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray unit Tray 1 Manual (HL-5130 and HL-5140) MP Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Tray 2 (Not available for each printing method by ...clicking L in .) 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) Tray 2 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) 1 - 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Media type Plain...
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on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on page 1-5. Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8 Printing methods Printing on plain paper You can I use , see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in the printer driver. For the paper you want to use ?
on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on page 1-5. Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8 Printing methods Printing on plain paper You can I use , see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in the printer driver. For the paper you want to use ?
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Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 A NO PAPER message is shown in the Status Monitor and indicated by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the printer driver. Printing on plain paper from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer.
Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 A NO PAPER message is shown in the Status Monitor and indicated by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the printer driver. Printing on plain paper from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer.
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...at the same time, or it may be ejected without being printed on the manual feed tray. Figure 1-12 ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in the proper position on . 5 After the printed page comes... out of the printer, put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for each page that the paper...
...at the same time, or it may be ejected without being printed on the manual feed tray. Figure 1-12 ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in the proper position on . 5 After the printed page comes... out of the printer, put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for each page that the paper...
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...tray through to use, see What kind of the printer. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type,... Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to...
...tray through to use, see What kind of the printer. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type,... Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to...
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Hold the paper in the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put the paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of paper in this position until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of the paper. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size.
Hold the paper in the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put the paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of paper in this position until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of the paper. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size.
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...to print. 7 Close the face-up output tray. Figure 1-21 1 - 19 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 6 After the printed page... comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in the manual feed tray. Stacking the sheets may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout ... piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it is not, the paper may not be ejected without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in the proper...
...to print. 7 Close the face-up output tray. Figure 1-21 1 - 19 ABOUT THIS PRINTER ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 6 After the printed page... comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in the manual feed tray. Stacking the sheets may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout ... piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it is not, the paper may not be ejected without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in the proper...
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Use this paper feed and output method when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. The printer automatically turns on envelopes from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to print envelopes. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the printer. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
Use this paper feed and output method when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. The printer automatically turns on envelopes from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to print envelopes. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the printer. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26
Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26
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Figure 1-33 1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Hold the envelope in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in the manual feed tray until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-32 5 Using both hands put the envelope in for a short ...distance, and then let go of the envelope. When you have been printed: At the back of the printer, open the face...
Figure 1-33 1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Hold the envelope in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in the manual feed tray until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-32 5 Using both hands put the envelope in for a short ...distance, and then let go of the envelope. When you have been printed: At the back of the printer, open the face...
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... joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. ■ All sides should be properly folded without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight as you put in the next envelope. If it is not, the envelope may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed... printout or a jam. ■ Do not put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it sideways in the manual feed tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 28 ■ Make sure the envelope is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. ■...
... joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. ■ All sides should be properly folded without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight as you put in the next envelope. If it is not, the envelope may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed... printout or a jam. ■ Do not put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it sideways in the manual feed tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 28 ■ Make sure the envelope is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. ■...
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Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver. Printing on transparencies You can print on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray.
Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver. Printing on transparencies You can print on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray.
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Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Figure 1-45 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 36 Printing on transparencies from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) When the face-up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to the face-up output tray.
Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Figure 1-45 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 36 Printing on transparencies from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) When the face-up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to the face-up output tray.
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Hold the transparency in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in the manual feed tray until you put the transparency in for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 Figure 1-47 5 Using both hands put a transparency in the manual feed tray. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-46 4 Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to the printer A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. 3 Send the print data to the transparency size.
Hold the transparency in this position until the printer automatically feeds it in the manual feed tray until you put the transparency in for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 Figure 1-47 5 Using both hands put a transparency in the manual feed tray. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-46 4 Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to the printer A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. 3 Send the print data to the transparency size.
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... the printed transparencies may cause a jam. ■ If you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 5 on the manual feed tray. If it is not, the transparency may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■...; Do not put more than one transparency in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a paper...
... the printed transparencies may cause a jam. ■ If you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 5 on the manual feed tray. If it is not, the transparency may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■...; Do not put more than one transparency in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a paper...
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...HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in the paper tray. ■ You should use bond paper. ■ If the paper is curled, straighten it , with the side to be curled. Duplex Printing The supplied PCL printer drivers for printing on the other side of unprinted paper.) 1 - 43 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual... duplex printing from the paper tray 1 Choose the Manual Duplex printing mode you need from the Advanced tab, and...
...HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in the paper tray. ■ You should use bond paper. ■ If the paper is curled, straighten it , with the side to be curled. Duplex Printing The supplied PCL printer drivers for printing on the other side of unprinted paper.) 1 - 43 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Manual... duplex printing from the paper tray 1 Choose the Manual Duplex printing mode you need from the Advanced tab, and...