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Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-2140 HL-2150N HL-2170W For visually-impaired users You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You must set up the printer. Version A EN-US Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you ... with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the Quick Setup Guide to . Please use it quickly if you can use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. You can find a printed copy in...
Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-2140 HL-2150N HL-2170W For visually-impaired users You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You must set up the printer. Version A EN-US Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you ... with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the Quick Setup Guide to . Please use it quickly if you can use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. You can find a printed copy in...
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... compatible with other objects. i Hot Surface icons warn you not to a situation that are hot. Improper Setup icons alert you to the printer or other features. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to devices and operations that may arise or give tips... about how the operation works with the printer. Electrical Hazard icons alert you to prevent possible personal injury. Using this guide Symbols used in this guide We use the following icons...
... compatible with other objects. i Hot Surface icons warn you not to a situation that are hot. Improper Setup icons alert you to the printer or other features. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to devices and operations that may arise or give tips... about how the operation works with the printer. Electrical Hazard icons alert you to prevent possible personal injury. Using this guide Symbols used in this guide We use the following icons...
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.... Always make sure that you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. Inside the printer (Front View) Inside the printer (Back View) ii Safety precautions To use the printer safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside of the printer, make sure the plug is fully inserted. After you...
.... Always make sure that you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. Inside the printer (Front View) Inside the printer (Back View) ii Safety precautions To use the printer safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside of the printer, make sure the plug is fully inserted. After you...
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...toner dust with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. DO NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with a dry, lint-...free cloth and dispose of it according to ignite inside or outside of the printer. • DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean ...
...toner dust with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. DO NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with a dry, lint-...free cloth and dispose of it according to ignite inside or outside of the printer. • DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean ...
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...or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Brother reserves the right to avoid any damage during transit. in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be adequately insured... Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. registered mark. Each company whose software title is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are subject to the publication. © 2007 Brother ...
...or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Brother reserves the right to avoid any damage during transit. in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be adequately insured... Printer If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. registered mark. Each company whose software title is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are subject to the publication. © 2007 Brother ...
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... for Windows® and Windows Vista™ and Windows Server® 2003 45 Printer driver for Macintosh® ...45 Software ...46 Software for network models (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 46 Automatic interface selection (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 47 Remote Printer Console ...47 4 Control Panel 48 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...48 Service call indications ...53...
... for Windows® and Windows Vista™ and Windows Server® 2003 45 Printer driver for Macintosh® ...45 Software ...46 Software for network models (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 46 Automatic interface selection (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 47 Remote Printer Console ...47 4 Control Panel 48 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...48 Service call indications ...53...
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... the printer...74 Cleaning the corona wire...77 6 Troubleshooting 79 Identifying your problem ...79 Error messages in the Status Monitor ...80 Error message printout ...82 Paper handling ...83 Paper jams and how to 240 volt model only 118 Internal laser radiation ...119 IMPORTANT - for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W...
... the printer...74 Cleaning the corona wire...77 6 Troubleshooting 79 Identifying your problem ...79 Error messages in the Status Monitor ...80 Error message printout ...82 Paper handling ...83 Paper jams and how to 240 volt model only 118 Internal laser radiation ...119 IMPORTANT - for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W...
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DO NOT connect the interface cable at this Printer 1 What is done during the printer driver installation process. Connecting the interface cable is in the box? When you are not supported for Macintosh®. „ Network cable (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater...) twisted-pair cable for the interface you unpack the printer, make sure you have all of your computer and not to the USB ...
DO NOT connect the interface cable at this Printer 1 What is done during the printer driver installation process. Connecting the interface cable is in the box? When you are not supported for Macintosh®. „ Network cable (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater...) twisted-pair cable for the interface you unpack the printer, make sure you have all of your computer and not to the USB ...
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About this Printer 1 1 11 10 9 8 7 2 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Face-down output tray support flap 2 (support flap 2) 1 2 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (support flap 1) 3 Control panel 2 4 Manual feed paper guide 5 Manual feed slot 6 Manual feed slot cover 7 Paper tray 8 Front cover 9 Power switch 10 Ventilation hole 11 Face-down output tray 1 For details about the support flap 2, see page 96. 2 For details about the control panel, see Chapter 4.
About this Printer 1 1 11 10 9 8 7 2 Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Face-down output tray support flap 2 (support flap 2) 1 2 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (support flap 1) 3 Control panel 2 4 Manual feed paper guide 5 Manual feed slot 6 Manual feed slot cover 7 Paper tray 8 Front cover 9 Power switch 10 Ventilation hole 11 Face-down output tray 1 For details about the support flap 2, see page 96. 2 For details about the control panel, see Chapter 4.
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Back view About this Printer 1 1 6 1 5 4 2 3 1 Back cover (back output tray) 2 AC power connector 3 HL-2150N / HL-2170W: Network status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 4 HL-2150N / HL-2170W: 10/100BASE-TX port 5 HL-2170W: Wireless setup button 6 USB interface connector 3
Back view About this Printer 1 1 6 1 5 4 2 3 1 Back cover (back output tray) 2 AC power connector 3 HL-2150N / HL-2170W: Network status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 4 HL-2150N / HL-2170W: 10/100BASE-TX port 5 HL-2170W: Wireless setup button 6 USB interface connector 3
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...voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. About this Printer Positioning the printer 1 1 Read the following ranges of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. „ DO NOT put the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer. „ DO NOT put objects on . Do not...;F) Humidity: 20% to open/naked flames or salty or corrosive gasses. „ DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. „ Keep the printer horizontal when you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Power source: USA and Canada:...
...voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. About this Printer Positioning the printer 1 1 Read the following ranges of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. „ DO NOT put the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer. „ DO NOT put objects on . Do not...;F) Humidity: 20% to open/naked flames or salty or corrosive gasses. „ DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. „ Keep the printer horizontal when you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Power source: USA and Canada:...
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... each printing method by clicking p in the table. Thick 5 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thin Env. The names... for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 2 2 2 Paper tray Manual feed slot Tray 1 Manual When looking at this page in the electronic...
... each printing method by clicking p in the table. Thick 5 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thin Env. The names... for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 2 2 2 Paper tray Manual feed slot Tray 1 Manual When looking at this page in the electronic...
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...132; Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. Recommended paper 2 Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Envelope Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 Antalis River series (DL) USA Xerox 4200DP...=90g/m2) (No specific brand recommended) 3M CG3300 Avery laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) „ Before you use ink jet paper because it may exhibit degraded performance. If you buy a lot of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). CAUTION DO NOT use ...
...132; Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. Recommended paper 2 Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Envelope Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 Antalis River series (DL) USA Xerox 4200DP...=90g/m2) (No specific brand recommended) 3M CG3300 Avery laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) „ Before you use ink jet paper because it may exhibit degraded performance. If you buy a lot of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). CAUTION DO NOT use ...
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... not straight or consistently square. The envelope should not be of baggy or flimsy construction. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change the envelope specifications. creased folds...way they may damage your printer. If you want. Note • Do not put different types of paper in a laser printer. You are responsible for the printer. „ Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Printing...Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. „ Do not use envelopes with straight, well-
... not straight or consistently square. The envelope should not be of baggy or flimsy construction. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change the envelope specifications. creased folds...way they may damage your printer. If you want. Note • Do not put different types of paper in a laser printer. You are responsible for the printer. „ Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Printing...Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. „ Do not use envelopes with straight, well-
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Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 9 Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies from the paper tray (For the recommended paper to use, see About paper on page 5.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. 2 2 2 2 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 9 Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies from the paper tray (For the recommended paper to use, see About paper on page 5.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. 2 2 2 2 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.
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The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . 1 d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it is completely inserted into the printer. Printing Methods Note For Legal size paper, press in the inside latches and pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal size paper is not available in some regions.) 2 c Put paper in the printer. Make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1). e Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray. 1 10
The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . 1 d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it is completely inserted into the printer. Printing Methods Note For Legal size paper, press in the inside latches and pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal size paper is not available in some regions.) 2 c Put paper in the printer. Make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1). e Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray. 1 10
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f Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. „ Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 „ Macintosh® printer driver 1 2 Printing Methods 2 3 11
f Choose the following from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. „ Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 „ Macintosh® printer driver 1 2 Printing Methods 2 3 11
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Printing Methods g Send the print data to indicate No paper if the power switch is turned on before you put paper or transparencies in the tray. You can clear this error indication by pressing Go. 2 • When printing on the control panel will light up to the printer. Note • The Error LED on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as it has been printed. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to curl. 12
Printing Methods g Send the print data to indicate No paper if the power switch is turned on before you put paper or transparencies in the tray. You can clear this error indication by pressing Go. 2 • When printing on the control panel will light up to the printer. Note • The Error LED on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as it has been printed. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to curl. 12
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c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you put paper in the manual feed slot. 2 a Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to use. 13 Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the Manual feed slot 2 (For the recommended paper to use, see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover.
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you put paper in the manual feed slot. 2 a Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to use. 13 Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the Manual feed slot 2 (For the recommended paper to use, see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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... to be ejected without being printed on. 14 When you put any media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or transparency is not, the paper or...
... to be ejected without being printed on. 14 When you put any media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or transparency is not, the paper or...
