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... where you can use it quickly if you need to. Version A EN-US Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-2140 HL-2150N HL-2170W For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you can get product support, the latest driver updates...
... where you can use it quickly if you need to. Version A EN-US Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-2140 HL-2150N HL-2170W For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you can get product support, the latest driver updates...
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...this product are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this User's Guide are trademarks of Red Hat. The printer should also be responsible for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Windows... and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are registered trademarks of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to make changes without notice. Inc. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of their respective companies...
...this product are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this User's Guide are trademarks of Red Hat. The printer should also be responsible for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Windows... and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are registered trademarks of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to make changes without notice. Inc. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of their respective companies...
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...paper (manual duplex printing 22 3 Driver and Software 26 Printer driver ...26 Features in the printer driver (for Windows 29 Features in the printer driver (for Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver ...45 Printer driver...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...
...paper (manual duplex printing 22 3 Driver and Software 26 Printer driver ...26 Features in the printer driver (for Windows 29 Features in the printer driver (for Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver ...45 Printer driver...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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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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... 20 lb) Thick paper 105 g/m2 to 163 g/m2(28 to the page 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 can jump to 43 lb) Transparency Labels p p p ...A4 or Letter p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. Thin Env. 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 ...
... 20 lb) Thick paper 105 g/m2 to 163 g/m2(28 to the page 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 can jump to 43 lb) Transparency Labels p p p ...A4 or Letter p Choose the media type from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. Thin Env. 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 ...
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Printing Methods Tray 1 Manual Paper size A4, Letter, Legal 1, B5 (ISO), Executive, Width: 76.2 to 220mm...mm (4.57 to use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that is not available in .) Single sheet 2 ... 19309 specifications. 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). Recommended paper 2 Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels...
Printing Methods Tray 1 Manual Paper size A4, Letter, Legal 1, B5 (ISO), Executive, Width: 76.2 to 220mm...mm (4.57 to use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that is not available in .) Single sheet 2 ... 19309 specifications. 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). Recommended paper 2 Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels...
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... types of paper in a laser printer. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be using the envelopes in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. • You must... choose the same paper size from a supplier who 2 understands that you will be suitable for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. A suitable envelope should lie flat ...
... types of paper in a laser printer. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be using the envelopes in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using manual duplex printing. • You must... choose the same paper size from a supplier who 2 understands that you will be suitable for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. A suitable envelope should lie flat ...
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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. 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
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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 in the Ready state, the media may be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or transparency is not, the paper or ... machine pull in the paper, let go. 2 Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. If it is straight and in the manual feed slot at any one piece of the paper or transparency touches the paper...
Printing Methods d Using both hands, 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 ... machine pull in the paper, let go. 2 Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. If it is straight and in the manual feed slot at any one piece of the paper or transparency touches the paper...
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Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you put in the next sheet of paper or transparency in Step d above. Repeat for each transparency as soon as in the manual feed slot. • When printing on transparencies, remove each page that you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will flash to curl. 16 Printing Methods f Send the print data to the printer. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or transparency as it has been printed.
Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you put in the next sheet of paper or transparency in Step d above. Repeat for each transparency as soon as in the manual feed slot. • When printing on transparencies, remove each page that you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will flash to curl. 16 Printing Methods f Send the print data to the printer. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or transparency as it has been printed.
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...the back 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 down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to use. 17 b Open the manual feed slot cover. a Open the back cover (...back output tray). Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. Use this ...
...the back 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 down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to use. 17 b Open the manual feed slot cover. a Open the back cover (...back output tray). Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. Use this ...
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...: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any Media (paper, envelope 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 envelope is not, the paper or ... printout or a paper jam. • Do not put any other settings. Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 18 When you put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one envelope in the manual feed slot until the front edge of paper or one time, as it is straight...
...: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any Media (paper, envelope 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 envelope is not, the paper or ... printout or a paper jam. • Do not put any other settings. Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 18 When you put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one envelope in the manual feed slot until the front edge of paper or one time, as it is straight...
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Printing Methods f Send the print data to jam or curl. 20 g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or envelope in the manual feed slot. • Remove 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 Step d. Repeat for each sheet or envelope as soon as shown in the next sheet of paper or envelope as it has been printed. Stacking sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to the printer.
Printing Methods f Send the print data to jam or curl. 20 g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or envelope in the manual feed slot. • Remove 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 Step d. Repeat for each sheet or envelope as soon as shown in the next sheet of paper or envelope as it has been printed. Stacking sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to the printer.
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... double flap envelope is printed, turn the next one around 180° when you put it 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. Put a new DL size double-flap envelope in... the manual feed slot with the longest edge of the envelope in first, then print again. • If envelopes get smudged during printing set...
... double flap envelope is printed, turn the next one around 180° when you put it 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. Put a new DL size double-flap envelope in... the manual feed slot with the longest edge of the envelope in first, then print again. • If envelopes get smudged during printing set...
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...paper or thin paper. Manual duplex printing from the paper tray 2 a In the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon, and then choose the Manual Duplex printing mode, and from Windows® XP. Printing Methods Duplex printing 2 The supplied printer drivers for printing on ...both sides of the paper (manual duplex printing) 2 If you are from the Basic ...
...paper or thin paper. Manual duplex printing from the paper tray 2 a In the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon, and then choose the Manual Duplex printing mode, and from Windows® XP. Printing Methods Duplex printing 2 The supplied printer drivers for printing on ...both sides of the paper (manual duplex printing) 2 If you are from the Basic ...
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...in the tray, with the side to be printed on the other side of the paper. b Open the manual feed slot cover. 23 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 2 d The printer will now automatically print all the odd-numbered pages on (blank side) face down. Note When you put...the top of a stack of unprinted paper.) Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab choose the Paper Source to be Manual feed. a In the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon, then choose the Manual Duplex printing mode, and then from the manual feed slot 2 Note You should use bond ...
...in the tray, with the side to be printed on the other side of the paper. b Open the manual feed slot cover. 23 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 2 d The printer will now automatically print all the odd-numbered pages on (blank side) face down. Note When you put...the top of a stack of unprinted paper.) Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab choose the Paper Source to be Manual feed. a In the printer driver choose the Advanced tab, click the Duplex icon, then choose the Manual Duplex printing mode, and then from the manual feed slot 2 Note You should use bond ...
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...: • Put the side to be put in the paper tray in first. • To print on . When doing manual duplex printing, the paper must be printed on face up and in first. 25 If you print 10 pages on 5 sheets ...of paper. It will print page 2 and then page 1 on the second sheet of the tray. For the manual feed slot: • Put the side to be printed on face down with the leading edge (top) of the paper at...used , put the heading face down at the front of paper. Printing Methods Paper orientation for manual duplex printing 2 The printer prints the second page first.
...: • Put the side to be put in the paper tray in first. • To print on . When doing manual duplex printing, the paper must be printed on face up and in first. 25 If you print 10 pages on 5 sheets ...of paper. It will print page 2 and then page 1 on the second sheet of the tray. For the manual feed slot: • Put the side to be printed on face down with the leading edge (top) of the paper at...used , put the heading face down at the front of paper. Printing Methods Paper orientation for manual duplex printing 2 The printer prints the second page first.
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Driver and Software 3 28 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. Paper Size Multiple Page Orientation Copies Media Type Paper Source Resolution Toner Save Mode Print Setting Manual Duplex printing 1 Watermark 2 Scaling Job Spooling... Printout 2 Improve Print Output 1 These settings are not available with the Mac OS® 10.2.4. 2 These settings are not available with the Macintosh® printer driver. 3 These settings are not available with the...
Driver and Software 3 28 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. Paper Size Multiple Page Orientation Copies Media Type Paper Source Resolution Toner Save Mode Print Setting Manual Duplex printing 1 Watermark 2 Scaling Job Spooling... Printout 2 Improve Print Output 1 These settings are not available with the Mac OS® 10.2.4. 2 These settings are not available with the Macintosh® printer driver. 3 These settings are not available with the...
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...choose Bond Paper. • When you use . Paper Source 3 You can use the following types of media that you put paper in your printer. If the toner is crumpled when Envelopes has been selected, choose Env.Thin. For the best print quality, select the type of media in ...Thicker Paper. If the envelope is not fixed to 25 lb) choose Plain Paper. Plain Paper Envelopes Thin Paper Env. Note The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you wish to use envelopes, choose Envelopes. Thick Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Transparencies Env. Thick. Driver ...
...choose Bond Paper. • When you use . Paper Source 3 You can use the following types of media that you put paper in your printer. If the toner is crumpled when Envelopes has been selected, choose Env.Thin. For the best print quality, select the type of media in ...Thicker Paper. If the envelope is not fixed to 25 lb) choose Plain Paper. Plain Paper Envelopes Thin Paper Env. Note The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you wish to use envelopes, choose Envelopes. Thick Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Transparencies Env. Thick. Driver ...
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...a bitmap file or text file that contain graphics. 3 • Office Document This is the best mode for printing office documents. • Manual You can change the font, darkness and angle settings. When you have created. Page Setting 3 You can set brightness, contrast and other settings... can also specify the offset for binding in inches or millimeters. When you use text as a watermark. Then the printer driver will be printed. There are six types of manual duplex binding directions available for each orientation. Booklet Printing When you can change the settings...
...a bitmap file or text file that contain graphics. 3 • Office Document This is the best mode for printing office documents. • Manual You can change the font, darkness and angle settings. When you have created. Page Setting 3 You can set brightness, contrast and other settings... can also specify the offset for binding in inches or millimeters. When you use text as a watermark. Then the printer driver will be printed. There are six types of manual duplex binding directions available for each orientation. Booklet Printing When you can change the settings...