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... (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can use the printer. 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. Version 3 Please use the Quick...
... (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can use the printer. 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. Version 3 Please use the Quick...
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You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. I 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.
You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. I 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.
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... a moisture content of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer, see Important information for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Do not use recycled paper that ...meets the DIN 19309 specification. 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...
... a moisture content of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer, see Important information for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Do not use recycled paper that ...meets the DIN 19309 specification. 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...
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...recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. ■ Do not print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should lie flat and not be thicker than ...print-quality problems because of paper that weighs more than two pieces of baggy or flimsy construction. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24 THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. ■ Before you print envelopes, you must choose the same paper size from...
...recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. ■ Do not print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should lie flat and not be thicker than ...print-quality problems because of paper that weighs more than two pieces of baggy or flimsy construction. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24 THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. ■ Before you print envelopes, you must choose the same paper size from...
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... have supplied. 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...
... have supplied. 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 ■ ...Density 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 ■ ...Density 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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... 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. ■ Printer Default: The setting will match that of the printer. ■ Light ■ Medium ■ Dark. ■ Off: Turn HRC off TrueType Mode (For HL-5140, HL-5150D...
... 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. ■ Printer Default: The setting will match that of the printer. ■ Light ■ Medium ■ Dark. ■ Off: Turn HRC off TrueType Mode (For HL-5140, HL-5150D...
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... / PS driver Pages per Sheet and other settings. Border: If you want to print on each side of the paper. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per sheet: Select how many pages will vary depending on your Macintosh® will appear on both ...sides of the layout. Print on your Operating System. For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to add a border, use this function. Layout direction: When you specify the Pages per ...
... / PS driver Pages per Sheet and other settings. Border: If you want to print on each side of the paper. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per sheet: Select how many pages will vary depending on your Macintosh® will appear on both ...sides of the layout. Print on your Operating System. For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to add a border, use this function. Layout direction: When you specify the Pages per ...
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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 Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings.
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Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again. Make sure that the front cover is fully closed..., and then turn it on . Table 1: LED indications while pressing Go and Job Cancel LEDs Toner Fixing unit failure*1 Laser unit failure Main motor failure Main PCB failure Engine PCB DIMM failure failure Drum Paper Status Make a note of the indication ... error status to the above table. 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
Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again. Make sure that the front cover is fully closed..., and then turn it on . Table 1: LED indications while pressing Go and Job Cancel LEDs Toner Fixing unit failure*1 Laser unit failure Main motor failure Main PCB failure Engine PCB DIMM failure failure Drum Paper Status Make a note of the indication ... error status to the above table. 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
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...document before you want to prevent automatic reduction of your document. ■ Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available DIMM. If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. ■ Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds and... available DIMM memory module. 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...
...document before you want to prevent automatic reduction of your document. ■ Expand the printer memory by adding a commercially available DIMM. If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. ■ Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds and... available DIMM memory module. 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...
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...on page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may be damaged. See Cleaning in the drum unit. Make sure that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 14 on page 5-12. ■Do not use paper that has clips or staples because they will scratch the ...Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. Clean the drum unit. 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. ■ Make sure that you use ? Lines across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ...
...on page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may be damaged. See Cleaning in the drum unit. Make sure that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 14 on page 5-12. ■Do not use paper that has clips or staples because they will scratch the ...Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. Clean the drum unit. 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. ■ Make sure that you use ? Lines across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ...
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... Cancel button if you want to a storage device or scanner. 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 also connected to delete the data left in the supplied Windows® driver, and then try again...
... Cancel button if you want to a storage device or scanner. 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 also connected to delete the data left in the supplied Windows® driver, and then try again...
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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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.... Check the package to the carriage direction of the paper in the printer. Paper can be classified as paper for printing and paper for laser printers. Long grain paper's fiber direction is parallel to see whether it is too weak for laser printers. Short grain paper is suitable for copying. Follow any indication of paper...
.... Check the package to the carriage direction of the paper in the printer. Paper can be classified as paper for printing and paper for laser printers. Long grain paper's fiber direction is parallel to see whether it is too weak for laser printers. Short grain paper is suitable for copying. Follow any indication of paper...
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...adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User's Guide may result in the scanner unit. Internal laser radiation Maximum radiation power: Wave length: Laser class: 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10) Class 3B ...nsen för laserklass 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! The label shown below is...
...adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User's Guide may result in the scanner unit. Internal laser radiation Maximum radiation power: Wave length: Laser class: 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10) Class 3B ...nsen för laserklass 1. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! The label shown below is...
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... Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Information & Document Company APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 6 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 CE marking ...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. NO6 Gold Garden ...
... Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Information & Document Company APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 6 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 CE marking ...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. NO6 Gold Garden ...
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... with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. However, there is no guarantee 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 instructions... should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
... with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. However, there is no guarantee 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 instructions... should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to ...
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... volt model only) U.S. FDA Regulations (100 to the Radiation Control for products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. MANUFACTURED: Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. NO6 Gold Garden Ind. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, CHINA This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR subchapter J.
... volt model only) U.S. FDA Regulations (100 to the Radiation Control for products marketed in hazardous radiation exposure. MANUFACTURED: Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. NO6 Gold Garden Ind. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, CHINA This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 21 CFR subchapter J.