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Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you can use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. You can read this manual with...
Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you can use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. You can read this manual with...
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I You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. Remember these useful tips when you use the printer.
I You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. Remember these useful tips when you use the printer.
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... plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Europe Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press ...80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper.
... plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Europe Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press ...80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper.
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...1-28 IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR PRINTER. Brother will be using duplex printing. ■ For proper printing, you use. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24 Before you want. Printing on envelopes Types of envelopes to avoid Do not use... ■ that are not sharply creased ■ that are embossed (have raised writing on them) ■ that were previously printed by a laser printer ■ that are pre-printed on page 1-5. Most envelopes will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds....
...1-28 IF YOU USE ANY OF THE TYPES OF ENVELOPES LISTED ABOVE, THEY MAY DAMAGE YOUR PRINTER. Brother will be using duplex printing. ■ For proper printing, you use. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24 Before you want. Printing on envelopes Types of envelopes to avoid Do not use... ■ that are not sharply creased ■ that are embossed (have raised writing on them) ■ that were previously printed by a laser printer ■ that are pre-printed on page 1-5. Most envelopes will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds....
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... language. For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP ■ PCL (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) compatible driver ■ BR-Script (PostScript®3 language emulation) driver (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) For Macintosh® ■ Brother Laser driver for the following operating systems are on the CD-ROM that a particular...
... language. For Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP ■ PCL (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) compatible driver ■ BR-Script (PostScript®3 language emulation) driver (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) For Macintosh® ■ Brother Laser driver for the following operating systems are on the CD-ROM that a particular...
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DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 2 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. ■ Paper Size ■ Multiple Page ■ Orientation ■ Copies ■ Media Type ■ Paper Source ■ Resolution...adjustment*1*2 ■ HRC*2 ■ True Type Mode*2*4 ■ Auto Detect*1*2 *1 These settings are not available with the BR-script driver.(HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) *2 These settings are not available with Brother Laser for Macintosh®. *3 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. *4 These settings are not...
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 2 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. ■ Paper Size ■ Multiple Page ■ Orientation ■ Copies ■ Media Type ■ Paper Source ■ Resolution...adjustment*1*2 ■ HRC*2 ■ True Type Mode*2*4 ■ Auto Detect*1*2 *1 These settings are not available with the BR-script driver.(HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) *2 These settings are not available with Brother Laser for Macintosh®. *3 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. *4 These settings are not...
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... ■ Medium ■ Dark. ■ Off: Turn HRC off TrueType Mode (For HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) TrueType fonts may be sent to your Brother HL-5100 series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. ■...
... ■ Medium ■ Dark. ■ Off: Turn HRC off TrueType Mode (For HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) TrueType fonts may be sent to your Brother HL-5100 series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. ■...
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...For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to print on both sides of the paper, use this section are from Mac OS® X 10.1 The screens on your Macintosh® will appear on your Operating System. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Pages... per sheet, you specify the Pages per sheet: Select how many pages will vary depending on each side of the layout. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per Sheet ...
...For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to print on both sides of the paper, use this section are from Mac OS® X 10.1 The screens on your Macintosh® will appear on your Operating System. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Pages... per sheet, you specify the Pages per sheet: Select how many pages will vary depending on each side of the layout. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per Sheet ...
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Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings. Brother Laser driver PS driver You can change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Resolution ■ Toner Save ■ Sleep Time (For PS driver only) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: ■ 300 dpi ■ 600 dpi ■ HQ 1200 dpi DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 18
Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings. Brother Laser driver PS driver You can change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Resolution ■ Toner Save ■ Sleep Time (For PS driver only) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: ■ 300 dpi ■ 600 dpi ■ HQ 1200 dpi DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 18
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Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again. If the error occurs again, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative by referring to your dealer or Brother authorized service representative. 3 - 6 CONTROL PANEL Make sure... that the front cover is fully closed before you report a service call. *1 If this error occurs, turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on . Table 1: LED indications while pressing Go and Job Cancel LEDs Toner Fixing unit failure*1 Laser...
Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again. If the error occurs again, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative by referring to your dealer or Brother authorized service representative. 3 - 6 CONTROL PANEL Make sure... that the front cover is fully closed before you report a service call. *1 If this error occurs, turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on . Table 1: LED indications while pressing Go and Job Cancel LEDs Toner Fixing unit failure*1 Laser...
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...of these settings will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the printer. Press the Job Cancel button if you want to prevent automatic reduction of your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Press the Job Cancel button if you want to print the data...Windows® driver and try again. Error message Print Overrun Resolution Reduced to Enable Printing (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) Toner Empty Toner Low Fuser Malfunction Laser BD Malfunction Scanner Malfunction D-RAM Error NV-RAM Error Main Motor Error Engine Interface Error Action ...
...of these settings will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the printer. Press the Job Cancel button if you want to prevent automatic reduction of your dealer or Brother Customer Service. Press the Job Cancel button if you want to print the data...Windows® driver and try again. Error message Print Overrun Resolution Reduced to Enable Printing (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) Toner Empty Toner Low Fuser Malfunction Laser BD Malfunction Scanner Malfunction D-RAM Error NV-RAM Error Main Motor Error Engine Interface Error Action ...
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on page 5-9. See Replacing the drum unit on page 1-5. ■If you select the appropriate media type in a new drum unit. Call Brother Customer Service. Clean the drum unit. See Cleaning on page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may be damaged. See Replacing the drum unit...cause the problem. ■ Make sure that meets our specifications. Try printing multiple pages to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. ■ The toner cartridge may sometimes...
on page 5-9. See Replacing the drum unit on page 1-5. ■If you select the appropriate media type in a new drum unit. Call Brother Customer Service. Clean the drum unit. See Cleaning on page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may be damaged. See Replacing the drum unit...cause the problem. ■ Make sure that meets our specifications. Try printing multiple pages to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. ■ The toner cartridge may sometimes...
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...the last two lines of a document. The printer cannot print full pages of a page (leaving 62 printable lines). See Installing additional memory on . See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. ■ Most laser printers have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as Default'. ■ ...Make sure that the printer is not connected to the same port that cannot be printed on page 4-2. My headers...
...the last two lines of a document. The printer cannot print full pages of a page (leaving 62 printable lines). See Installing additional memory on . See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. ■ Most laser printers have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as Default'. ■ ...Make sure that the printer is not connected to the same port that cannot be printed on page 4-2. My headers...
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Software Model Printer driver Utilities Control panel HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN PCL Driver for Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP Brother Laser Driver for Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to 10.2 N/A BR-Script® 3: PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for problem solving *8 The...
Software Model Printer driver Utilities Control panel HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN PCL Driver for Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP Brother Laser Driver for Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to 10.2 N/A BR-Script® 3: PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for problem solving *8 The...
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...m2 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb), although this printer. Long grain paper's fiber direction is suitable for laser printers. Short grain paper's fiber direction is taking the place of acid paper because of the paper in the printer. Though modern paper manufacture methods started with acid paper, recently ...weight The basis weight of the paper is short grain. What we call long grain paper is paper where the fiber is suitable for laser printers. Paper can use varies in general use an acid paper check pen to distinguish acid paper from neutral paper. Unit g/m2 lb Europe...
...m2 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb), although this printer. Long grain paper's fiber direction is suitable for laser printers. Short grain paper's fiber direction is taking the place of acid paper because of the paper in the printer. Though modern paper manufacture methods started with acid paper, recently ...weight The basis weight of the paper is short grain. What we call long grain paper is paper where the fiber is suitable for laser printers. Paper can use varies in general use an acid paper check pen to distinguish acid paper from neutral paper. Unit g/m2 lb Europe...
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...printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in countries where it is needed. The label shown below is attached in the scanner unit. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User's Guide may result in IEC 60825 specifications. Internal laser... radiation Maximum radiation power: Wave length: Laser class: 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10)...
...printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in countries where it is needed. The label shown below is attached in the scanner unit. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User's Guide may result in IEC 60825 specifications. Internal laser... radiation Maximum radiation power: Wave length: Laser class: 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10)...
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... provisions of Conformity Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China Herewith declare that: Product description Product Name Model Number : Laser Printer : HL-5130, HL-5140, HL-5150D, HL-5170DN : HL-51 are in which .../68/EEC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC ( as amended by Date Place Signature : Brother Industries, Ltd. : 1 August, 2003 : Nagoya, Japan : Takashi Maeda Manager Quality Management Group Quality Management Dept.
... provisions of Conformity Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China Herewith declare that: Product description Product Name Model Number : Laser Printer : HL-5130, HL-5140, HL-5150D, HL-5170DN : HL-51 are in which .../68/EEC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC ( as amended by Date Place Signature : Brother Industries, Ltd. : 1 August, 2003 : Nagoya, Japan : Takashi Maeda Manager Quality Management Group Quality Management Dept.
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.... If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product name: Model number: Product options: Laser Printer 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000, DIMM complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. C - 3 APPENDIX...: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to ensure compliance with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. Changes or...
.... If this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the products Product name: Model number: Product options: Laser Printer 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000, DIMM complies with the limits for a Class B digital device. C - 3 APPENDIX...: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to ensure compliance with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. Changes or...
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... those specified in this User's Guide may result in the United States. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. MANUFACTURED: Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with FDA...
... those specified in this User's Guide may result in the United States. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. MANUFACTURED: Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with FDA...