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... place so you need to -speech' software. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to . Version A EN-US Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-2140 HL-2150N HL-2170W For visually-impaired users You can find a printed copy in the box. You...
... place so you need to -speech' software. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to . Version A EN-US Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-2140 HL-2150N HL-2170W For visually-impaired users You can find a printed copy in the box. You...
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... are hot. Electrical Hazard icons alert you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to a possible electrical shock. Cautions specify procedures you to the printer or other features. Hot Surface icons warn you should respond to touch machine parts that may arise or give tips about how the operation works...
... are hot. Electrical Hazard icons alert you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to a possible electrical shock. Cautions specify procedures you to the printer or other features. Hot Surface icons warn you should respond to touch machine parts that may arise or give tips about how the operation works...
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... the plug with wet hands. Before you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. Always make sure that you clean the inside the printer. When you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. Doing this might cause an electrical...
... the plug with wet hands. Before you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. Always make sure that you clean the inside the printer. When you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. Doing this might cause an electrical...
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...such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the machine. CAUTION Cleaning the outside of the printer. • DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. DO NOT use flammable substances... local regulations. 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 the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ...
...such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the machine. CAUTION Cleaning the outside of the printer. • DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. DO NOT use flammable substances... local regulations. 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 the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ...
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... in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. The printer should also be responsible for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Intel, Intel... transit. We recommend that you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to the publication. © 2007 Brother Industries Ltd. Mandrake is a registered trade mark ...
... in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. The printer should also be responsible for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Intel, Intel... transit. We recommend that you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to the publication. © 2007 Brother Industries Ltd. Mandrake is a registered trade mark ...
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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... / HL-2170W only 98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB...98 A Appendix 99 Printer specifications...99 Engine ...99 Controller ...100 Software ...101 Control panel ...101 Paper handling ...101 Media specifications ...102 Supplies ...102 Dimensions / weights...102 Other...103 Computer requirements...103 Important information for Europe and Other Countries) 117 Brother numbers ...117...
... / HL-2170W only 98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB...98 A Appendix 99 Printer specifications...99 Engine ...99 Controller ...100 Software ...101 Control panel ...101 Paper handling ...101 Media specifications ...102 Supplies ...102 Dimensions / weights...102 Other...103 Computer requirements...103 Important information for Europe and Other Countries) 117 Brother numbers ...117...
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... standard accessory. DO NOT connect the interface cable at this Printer 1 What is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters). Purchase the appropriate cable for the interface you are not supported for Macintosh®. Network cable (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-... you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is in the box? When you unpack the printer, make sure you connect it to the USB port of the following parts. 1 1 Printer Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM Drum unit and starter toner cartridge assembly AC power cord Interface cable...
... standard accessory. DO NOT connect the interface cable at this Printer 1 What is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters). Purchase the appropriate cable for the interface you are not supported for Macintosh®. Network cable (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-... you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is in the box? When you unpack the printer, make sure you connect it to the USB port of the following parts. 1 1 Printer Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM Drum unit and starter toner cartridge assembly AC power cord Interface cable...
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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. About this Printer 1 1 11 10 9 8 7 2
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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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..., so that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Environment 1 Put your printer on top of the printer is not stable. About this Printer Positioning the printer 1 1 Read the following before you carry it can be easily unplugged from the AC power outlet if there... is an emergency. Only use the printer within the recommended power range. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. Power supply 1 Use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 ...
..., so that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Environment 1 Put your printer on top of the printer is not stable. About this Printer Positioning the printer 1 1 Read the following before you carry it can be easily unplugged from the AC power outlet if there... is an emergency. Only use the printer within the recommended power range. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. Power supply 1 Use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 ...
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... g/m2 to 163 g/m2(28 to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table. 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 file, you ...p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. 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.
... g/m2 to 163 g/m2(28 to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table. 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 file, you ...p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. 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.
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... specific brand recommended) 3M CG3300 Avery laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) Before you use paper that is not available in the printer. (To help you use ink jet paper because it may occur in some regions outside the USA and Canada. Note If you buy a lot of... the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). CAUTION DO NOT use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or ...
... specific brand recommended) 3M CG3300 Avery laser labels white #5160 (No specific brand recommended) Before you use paper that is not available in the printer. (To help you use ink jet paper because it may occur in some regions outside the USA and Canada. Note If you buy a lot of... the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). CAUTION DO NOT use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or ...
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...writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. However, some envelopes may have feed and print quality problems due to make sure that the print .... Before you print a lot of envelopes, test one to the way they may damage your printer. You are responsible for your application as the paper or envelope you are what you want. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. •...
...writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. However, some envelopes may have feed and print quality problems due to make sure that the print .... Before you print a lot of envelopes, test one to the way they may damage your printer. You are responsible for your application as the paper or envelope you are what you want. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. •...
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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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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. e Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray. 1 10 Make sure that the paper 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.
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. e Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to be printed on must be face down output tray. 1 10 Make sure that the paper 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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Note • The Error LED on the control panel will light up to curl. 12 You can clear this error indication by pressing Go. 2 • When printing on before you put paper or transparencies in the tray. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to indicate No paper if the power switch is turned on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as it has been printed. Printing Methods g Send the print data to the printer.
Note • The Error LED on the control panel will light up to curl. 12 You can clear this error indication by pressing Go. 2 • When printing on before you put paper or transparencies in the tray. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to indicate No paper if the power switch is turned on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as it has been printed. Printing Methods g Send the print data to the printer.
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Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. 2 a Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to prevent paper from the Manual feed slot 2 (For the recommended paper to use , see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the paper that you are going to use . 13 c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover.
Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. 2 a Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to prevent paper from the Manual feed slot 2 (For the recommended paper to use , see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the paper that you are going to use . 13 c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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... the front edge of paper in the manual feed slot at any media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the correct position on . 14 When you put any one time, as it is not, the paper or the transparency may...
... the front edge of paper in the manual feed slot at any media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the correct position on . 14 When you put any one time, as it is not, the paper or the transparency may...