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...such as thinner or benzene will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. it might give you open the front or back cover ...of the printer. When you an electrical shock. To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam or replace...
...such as thinner or benzene will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. it might give you open the front or back cover ...of the printer. When you an electrical shock. To use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam or replace...
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... Using the printer driver (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Network factory default setting (For HL-5170DN 3-11 Disabling the APIPA protocol (For HL-5170DN 3-11 4 Options ...4-1 DIMM ...4-1 Installing additional memory 4-2 Lower tray unit (LT-5000) (Not available for HL-5130 4-4 Print server (NC-2100p) ...4-5 5 Routine maintenance ...5-1 Toner cartridge ...5-2 Toner Low message ...5-2 Toner Empty message ...5-3 Replacing the toner cartridge 5-3 Drum unit...
... Using the printer driver (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Network factory default setting (For HL-5170DN 3-11 Disabling the APIPA protocol (For HL-5170DN 3-11 4 Options ...4-1 DIMM ...4-1 Installing additional memory 4-2 Lower tray unit (LT-5000) (Not available for HL-5130 4-4 Print server (NC-2100p) ...4-5 5 Routine maintenance ...5-1 Toner cartridge ...5-2 Toner Low message ...5-2 Toner Empty message ...5-3 Replacing the toner cartridge 5-3 Drum unit...
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... have all of your PC. ■ Please make sure that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 1 Printer 2 Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 3 Quick Setup Guide 4 CD-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may be slightly different than the one country to a non-...powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface you are going to use a Hi-Speed...
... have all of your PC. ■ Please make sure that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 1 Printer 2 Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 3 Quick Setup Guide 4 CD-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may be slightly different than the one country to a non-...powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface you are going to use a Hi-Speed...
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See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 5-9. LED Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-6 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-7 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-8 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-9 Printer status Data remaining in memory Print data remains in the printer memory. Drum unit near end of life The drum unit is nearly empty. CONTROL PANEL 3 - 3 Toner low Indicates that you...
See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 5-9. LED Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-6 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-7 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-8 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-9 Printer status Data remaining in memory Print data remains in the printer memory. Drum unit near end of life The drum unit is nearly empty. CONTROL PANEL 3 - 3 Toner low Indicates that you...
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 1 You can see the maintenance video in the Maintenance Tutorial section of the CD-ROM we have provided with the printer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 You can see how to replace the toner cartridge. 2 You can see how to replace the drum unit. 3 You can see how to clean the scanner window. 4 You can ...how to clean the scanner window and the corona wire in the drum unit. 7 You can see how to replace certain parts and clean the printer regularly. These instructions are also included in Improving the print quality on page 6-11. 5 Routine maintenance You will need to clean the corona ...
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 1 You can see the maintenance video in the Maintenance Tutorial section of the CD-ROM we have provided with the printer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 You can see how to replace the toner cartridge. 2 You can see how to replace the drum unit. 3 You can see how to clean the scanner window. 4 You can ...how to clean the scanner window and the corona wire in the drum unit. 7 You can see how to replace certain parts and clean the printer regularly. These instructions are also included in Improving the print quality on page 6-11. 5 Routine maintenance You will need to clean the corona ...
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... density setting for 3 seconds. Toner LED will blink continuously if the toner cartridge is nearly empty. 5 - 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE To put in the printer. Buy a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you install it in the toner cartridge, see Replacing the toner cartridge on page 5-3. Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print up to 3,500 (standard cartridge) or up to 6,700 (high...
... density setting for 3 seconds. Toner LED will blink continuously if the toner cartridge is nearly empty. 5 - 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE To put in the printer. Buy a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you install it in the toner cartridge, see Replacing the toner cartridge on page 5-3. Toner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print up to 3,500 (standard cartridge) or up to 6,700 (high...
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... message below, the printer has run out of the printer. We recommend that you clean the printer when you use quality toner cartridges. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 5-2 Replacing the toner cartridge To ensure high quality printing, make sure you replace the toner cartridge. When you want to buy toner cartridges, call the dealer you bought the printer from or Brother Customer Service. See...
... message below, the printer has run out of the printer. We recommend that you clean the printer when you use quality toner cartridges. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 5-2 Replacing the toner cartridge To ensure high quality printing, make sure you replace the toner cartridge. When you want to buy toner cartridges, call the dealer you bought the printer from or Brother Customer Service. See...
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...with cold water. ■ Be sure to seal up the toner cartridge tightly so that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in Figure 5-5. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it ...ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Figure 5-5 3 Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. ■ Discard the used toner cartridge according to the printer from domestic waste. Figure 5-4 Caution ■ We recommend that toner powder does not spill out of the drum unit. If you accidentally spill ...
...with cold water. ■ Be sure to seal up the toner cartridge tightly so that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in Figure 5-5. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it ...ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Figure 5-5 3 Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the cartridge. ■ Discard the used toner cartridge according to the printer from domestic waste. Figure 5-4 Caution ■ We recommend that toner powder does not spill out of the drum unit. If you accidentally spill ...
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... or room light, the unit may cause damage to problems caused by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges. Warranty coverage does not apply to the printer itself . Hold the cartridge level with a third-party toner or third-party toner cartridge may also cause serious damage to use of a drum unit. Figure 5-7 Caution ■ Wait to...
... or room light, the unit may cause damage to problems caused by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges. Warranty coverage does not apply to the printer itself . Hold the cartridge level with a third-party toner or third-party toner cartridge may also cause serious damage to use of a drum unit. Figure 5-7 Caution ■ Wait to...
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Do not touch the shaded parts shown in the drum unit immediately after you hear it lock into the drum unit you have removed the protective cover. Figure 5-11 Caution Make sure you put it may separate from the drum unit. 5 - 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Caution Put the toner cartridge in Figure 5-9 and Figure 5-10 to prevent any degradation to the print quality. If you insert the toner cartridge properly or it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10 6 Put the new toner cartridge firmly into place.
Do not touch the shaded parts shown in the drum unit immediately after you hear it lock into the drum unit you have removed the protective cover. Figure 5-11 Caution Make sure you put it may separate from the drum unit. 5 - 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Caution Put the toner cartridge in Figure 5-9 and Figure 5-10 to prevent any degradation to the print quality. If you insert the toner cartridge properly or it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10 6 Put the new toner cartridge firmly into place.
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...to seal up the drum unit tightly in a bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the drum unit. Figure 5-19 Caution Make sure you put the cartridge in the printer. Figure 5-18 Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If you hear it may damage the drum unit. 5... Put the toner cartridge firmly into place. 3 Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the unit. 4 Unpack the new...
...to seal up the drum unit tightly in a bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the drum unit. Figure 5-19 Caution Make sure you put the cartridge in the printer. Figure 5-18 Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If you hear it may damage the drum unit. 5... Put the toner cartridge firmly into place. 3 Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the unit. 4 Unpack the new...
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6 Put the drum unit assembly in the printer. Figure 5-20 7 Reset the drum counter. See the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. Make sure that the Drum LED is red. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 11 Caution ■ The Drum LED indication does not disappear until you reset the drum counter. ■ Do not reset the drum counter when you replace only the toner cartridge. 8 Close the front cover. 9 Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is open and the Status LED is now off.
6 Put the drum unit assembly in the printer. Figure 5-20 7 Reset the drum counter. See the instructions supplied with the new drum unit. Make sure that the Drum LED is red. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 11 Caution ■ The Drum LED indication does not disappear until you reset the drum counter. ■ Do not reset the drum counter when you replace only the toner cartridge. 8 Close the front cover. 9 Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is open and the Status LED is now off.
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You can see instructional videos on your computer screen, showing you clean the inside of the printer. See the Maintenance Tutorial section in the supplied CD-ROM. Cleaning Clean the outside and inside of the printer with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure you how to perform these tasks. 5 - 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the printer regularly with a dry soft cloth.
You can see instructional videos on your computer screen, showing you clean the inside of the printer. See the Maintenance Tutorial section in the supplied CD-ROM. Cleaning Clean the outside and inside of the printer with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure you how to perform these tasks. 5 - 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the printer regularly with a dry soft cloth.
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... page 3-1. 6 Troubleshooting Identifying your problem First, check the following: ■ The power plug is connected properly and the printer is turned on. ■ All of the protective parts have been removed. ■ The toner cartridge and drum unit are problems with the above checks, please find your problem with : Print quality See Improving...
... page 3-1. 6 Troubleshooting Identifying your problem First, check the following: ■ The power plug is connected properly and the printer is turned on. ■ All of the protective parts have been removed. ■ The toner cartridge and drum unit are problems with the above checks, please find your problem with : Print quality See Improving...
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...toner cartridge on page 5-3. ■ Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when the Toner Empty status is indicated. ■ Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds and then turn it on again. ■ Leave the printer for the error message. If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother...the power on. 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...
...toner cartridge on page 5-3. ■ Purchase a new toner cartridge and have it ready for when the Toner Empty status is indicated. ■ Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds and then turn it on again. ■ Leave the printer for the error message. If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother...the power on. 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...
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... the Duplex tray. Put the Duplex tray back into place. Put the toner cartridge into the drum unit until you put it lock into the printer. Figure 6-13 11 Put the drum unit assembly back in the printer. 12 Put the paper tray in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. Take out... jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. If you hear it in the printer. 13 Close the front cover. TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 10 Figure 6-11 9 Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Figure 6-12 10 Push the lock lever down and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly.
... the Duplex tray. Put the Duplex tray back into place. Put the toner cartridge into the drum unit until you put it lock into the printer. Figure 6-13 11 Put the drum unit assembly back in the printer. 12 Put the paper tray in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. Take out... jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. If you hear it in the printer. 13 Close the front cover. TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 10 Figure 6-11 9 Pull the jammed paper out of the printer. Figure 6-12 10 Push the lock lever down and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly.
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...was an error writing to 9.2) or Print Center (Mac OS® X 10.1 / 10.2). For Macintosh® with USB Problem HL-5130 (or HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) does not appear in the Hard Disk and that it is turned on page 5-9. 6 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the print quality...printout looks good, the problem is selected. Check the interface cable or try the printer on page 5-3. ■ Try installing a new drum unit. See Replacing the toner cartridge on another PC. Other problems Problem The printer cannot print. See Replacing the drum unit on . ■ Check that the ...
...was an error writing to 9.2) or Print Center (Mac OS® X 10.1 / 10.2). For Macintosh® with USB Problem HL-5130 (or HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) does not appear in the Hard Disk and that it is turned on page 5-9. 6 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING Improving the print quality...printout looks good, the problem is selected. Check the interface cable or try the printer on page 5-3. ■ Try installing a new drum unit. See Replacing the toner cartridge on another PC. Other problems Problem The printer cannot print. See Replacing the drum unit on . ■ Check that the ...
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...; Use a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 1-5. ■ The drum unit may be damaged. All black TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 12 See Replacing the toner cartridge in Chapter 1. ■ Check the printer's environment - See Replacing the drum unit on page 1-4. Rough-surfaced paper or thick print media may cause this problem.
...; Use a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 1-5. ■ The drum unit may be damaged. All black TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 12 See Replacing the toner cartridge in Chapter 1. ■ Check the printer's environment - See Replacing the drum unit on page 1-4. Rough-surfaced paper or thick print media may cause this problem.
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...is at the home position (▲). ■ The drum unit may be damaged. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. Call Brother Customer Service. Put in a new toner cartridge. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can I use paper that meets our specifications. Put in a new drum unit. ...Install a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. ■ The toner cartridge may sometimes stick to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged.
...is at the home position (▲). ■ The drum unit may be damaged. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. Call Brother Customer Service. Put in a new toner cartridge. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can I use paper that meets our specifications. Put in a new drum unit. ...Install a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. ■ The toner cartridge may sometimes stick to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged.
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...-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) on page 1-5. ■ Try printing using the straight-through output path. Put in the paper tray. ■ Try printing using the straight-through output path. Turn over the stack of paper can I use the printer very often, the paper may be ... kind of paper in the tray or try fanning the paper stack and then rotating the paper 180° in a new toner cartridge. See Cleaning on page 1-8. ■ If you don't use ? See Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) on page 1-14.
...-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) on page 1-5. ■ Try printing using the straight-through output path. Put in the paper tray. ■ Try printing using the straight-through output path. Turn over the stack of paper can I use the printer very often, the paper may be ... kind of paper in the tray or try fanning the paper stack and then rotating the paper 180° in a new toner cartridge. See Cleaning on page 1-8. ■ If you don't use ? See Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) on page 1-14.