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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. Version A EN-US Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can read this... hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Note: Not all models are available in the box. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you use the printer. You can find a printed copy in all countries. Please read this User's Guide ...
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. Version A EN-US Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can read this... hardware and install the driver before you can use the printer. Note: Not all models are available in the box. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you use the printer. You can find a printed copy in all countries. Please read this User's Guide ...
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... 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 Go button ...55 Print a test page ...56 Print a Printer Settings page...57 Print Fonts (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 58 Network default settings (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 59...
... 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 Go button ...55 Print a test page ...56 Print a Printer Settings page...57 Print Fonts (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 58 Network default settings (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 59...
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... reference for bar code control commands (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) ...110 Print bar codes or expanded characters 110 B Appendix (for choosing your safety ...120 EC Declaration of Conformity ...121 vi for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 107 How to 240 volt model only 118 Internal laser radiation ...119 IMPORTANT -
... reference for bar code control commands (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) ...110 Print bar codes or expanded characters 110 B Appendix (for choosing your safety ...120 EC Declaration of Conformity ...121 vi for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 107 How to 240 volt model only 118 Internal laser radiation ...119 IMPORTANT -
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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... p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. 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... 75 g/m2(16 to 20 lb) Thick paper 105 g/m2 to 163 g/m2(28 to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table. 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... p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. 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... 75 g/m2(16 to 20 lb) Thick paper 105 g/m2 to 163 g/m2(28 to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table. Thin Env.
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...because it may exhibit degraded performance. CAUTION DO NOT use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. This printer can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). Printing Methods Tray 1 Manual Paper size A4, Letter, Legal 1, B5 (ISO), Executive, Width: 76.2 to ... g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 Antalis River series (DL) USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb=90g/m2) (No specific brand recommended) 3M CG3300 Avery laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) ...
...because it may exhibit degraded performance. CAUTION DO NOT use with a moisture content of approximately 5%. This printer can withstand the temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). Printing Methods Tray 1 Manual Paper size A4, Letter, Legal 1, B5 (ISO), Executive, Width: 76.2 to ... g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 Antalis River series (DL) USA Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb=90g/m2) (No specific brand recommended) 3M CG3300 Avery laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) ...
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...) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use envelopes that weighs more than two pieces of paper. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be thicker than the paper weight specifications for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or...
...) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use envelopes that weighs more than two pieces of paper. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be thicker than the paper weight specifications for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or...
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Unprintable area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below: Portrait 1 Printing Methods 2 2 2 2 4 3 A4 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) Landscape Letter 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 6.35 ...
Unprintable area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below: Portrait 1 Printing Methods 2 2 2 2 4 3 A4 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) Landscape Letter 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 6.35 ...
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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. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 9
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Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. 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 below the maximum paper mark (1). 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 completely inserted into the printer. 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 below the maximum paper mark (1). 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.
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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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Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to the width of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover. c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to use , see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from sliding...
Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to the width of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover. c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to use , see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from sliding...
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Printing Methods d Using both hands, put any media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper or transparency touches the paper feed roller. When you feel ... one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, as it is not, the paper or the transparency may not be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or transparency is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. • If you put one...
Printing Methods d Using both hands, put any media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper or transparency touches the paper feed roller. When you feel ... one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, as it is not, the paper or the transparency may not be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or transparency is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. • If you put one...
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e 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 15
e 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 15
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Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to the printer. g After the printed page comes out of paper or transparency as it has been printed. Printing Methods f Send the print data to curl. 16 Repeat for each page that you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will flash to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you put a sheet of paper or transparency in the manual feed slot. • When printing on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as in the next sheet of the printer, put in Step d above.
Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to the printer. g After the printed page comes out of paper or transparency as it has been printed. Printing Methods f Send the print data to curl. 16 Repeat for each page that you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will flash to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you put a sheet of paper or transparency in the manual feed slot. • When printing on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as in the next sheet of the printer, put in Step d above.
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c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, labels or envelopes. (For the recommended paper to use, see About paper on page 5 and Types of 2 envelopes on page 7.) Note The... printer automatically turns on thick paper, labels and envelopes 2 When the back output tray is pulled...
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, labels or envelopes. (For the recommended paper to use, see About paper on page 5 and Types of 2 envelopes on page 7.) Note The... printer automatically turns on thick paper, labels and envelopes 2 When the back output tray is pulled...
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...feed slot with the side to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. e 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 18 Printing Methods d Using both hands, put any Media (paper..., envelope and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. • If ...
...feed slot with the side to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. e 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 18 Printing Methods d Using both hands, put any Media (paper..., envelope and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. • If ...
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Printing Methods Note • When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 for the Paper Size. • For other envelopes which are not listed in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... (For more information on envelope sizes, see Paper size on page 106.) 2 Macintosh® printer driver Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. 3 1 2 19
Printing Methods Note • When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 for the Paper Size. • For other envelopes which are not listed in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... (For more information on envelope sizes, see Paper size on page 106.) 2 Macintosh® printer driver Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. 3 1 2 19
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Printing Methods f Send the print data to jam or curl. 20 Stacking sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to the printer. Repeat for each page that you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will flash to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you put in the next sheet of paper or envelope in Step d. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or envelope as shown in the manual feed slot. • Remove each sheet or envelope as soon as it has been printed.
Printing Methods f Send the print data to jam or curl. 20 Stacking sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to the printer. Repeat for each page that you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will flash to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you put in the next sheet of paper or envelope in Step d. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or envelope as shown in the manual feed slot. • Remove each sheet or envelope as soon as it has been printed.
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... an envelope is creased after it in the manual feed slot, and then in the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, select Page Setting, and check the Reverse Print box. As an alternative you can change the printing direction in your software application. 2 • If the DL size double flap envelope is... printed, turn the next one around 180° when you put it is creased after printing, choose DL Long Edge in first, then print again. • If envelopes get smudged during printing set the Media Type to Thick Paper or Thicker Paper to...
... an envelope is creased after it in the manual feed slot, and then in the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, select Page Setting, and check the Reverse Print box. As an alternative you can change the printing direction in your software application. 2 • If the DL size double flap envelope is... printed, turn the next one around 180° when you put it is creased after printing, choose DL Long Edge in first, then print again. • If envelopes get smudged during printing set the Media Type to Thick Paper or Thicker Paper to...