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...speech' software. Keep the CD-ROM in a convenient place so you need to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can find a printed copy in the box. Note: Not all models are available in ...product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to . Version A EN-US Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you use the printer. 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 need to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can find a printed copy in the box. Note: Not all models are available in ...product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to . Version A EN-US Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you use the printer. 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...
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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 5 Routine...
... 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 5 Routine...
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...121 vi for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 107 How to use Web Based Management (web browser 107 Symbol and character sets list...108 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) ...110 Print bar codes or expanded ...102 Other...103 Computer requirements...103 Important information for Europe and Other Countries) 117 Brother numbers ...117 Important information: regulations ...118 Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only 118 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 118 IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 ...
...121 vi for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 107 How to use Web Based Management (web browser 107 Symbol and character sets list...108 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) ...110 Print bar codes or expanded ...102 Other...103 Computer requirements...103 Important information for Europe and Other Countries) 117 Brother numbers ...117 Important information: regulations ...118 Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only 118 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 118 IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 ...
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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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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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... feed slot. Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of the paper or envelope touches the paper feed roller. When you put any other settings. Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 18
... feed slot. Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of the paper or envelope touches the paper feed roller. When you put any other settings. Windows® printer driver 1 2 3 18
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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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... one around 180° when you put 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... envelope is creased after 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 increase the fixing temperature. • Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be...
... one around 180° when you put 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... envelope is creased after 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 increase the fixing temperature. • Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be...
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..., it is possible that the paper tray is completely inserted into the printer. • You should use bond paper. b Send the data to choose the settings, see Improving the print quality on the computer screen. Do not use plain paper, recycled paper or thin paper. For more information about how to...
..., it is possible that the paper tray is completely inserted into the printer. • You should use bond paper. b Send the data to choose the settings, see Improving the print quality on the computer screen. Do not use plain paper, recycled paper or thin paper. For more information about how to...
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...132; 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 2 Quick Print Setup 2 Sleep Time Macro 2... 3 Header-Footer Print 2 Density adjustment 2 Error Message 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...
...132; 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 2 Quick Print Setup 2 Sleep Time Macro 2... 3 Header-Footer Print 2 Density adjustment 2 Error Message 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...
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... operating system. 3 • If you are from Windows® XP. b Choose the Paper Source (2). The screens on your chosen settings. c Click OK to the default settings, click Default, then OK. 29 in this section are using Windows® 2000, XP, Windows Vista™ or Windows Server®... 2003, you can also change settings by clicking Printing Preferences... To return to apply your computer will vary depending on ...
... operating system. 3 • If you are from Windows® XP. b Choose the Paper Source (2). The screens on your chosen settings. c Click OK to the default settings, click Default, then OK. 29 in this section are using Windows® 2000, XP, Windows Vista™ or Windows Server®... 2003, you can also change settings by clicking Printing Preferences... To return to apply your computer will vary depending on ...
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... paper. 3 Page Order 3 When N in 1 option is not selected, then each page on one sheet of copies that will be printed. Copies 3 The copies selection sets the number of paper or can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to have a solid border, dash border or no border around...
... paper. 3 Page Order 3 When N in 1 option is not selected, then each page on one sheet of copies that will be printed. Copies 3 The copies selection sets the number of paper or can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to have a solid border, dash border or no border around...
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... clicking one of the following icons: Print Quality (1) Duplex (2) Watermark (3) Page Setting (4) Device Options (5) Print Quality 3 Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • HQ 1200 • 600 dpi • 300 dpi Toner ...
... clicking one of the following icons: Print Quality (1) Duplex (2) Watermark (3) Page Setting (4) Device Options (5) Print Quality 3 Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • HQ 1200 • 600 dpi • 300 dpi Toner ...
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...; General This is the best mode for printing office documents. • Manual You can change the settings manually by choosing Manual and clicking the Setting... button. In this function. When you use a bitmap file or text file that contain graphics. 3 • Office Document This...the even numbered pages first. Duplex Printing 3 Manual Duplex Check the Duplex box and choose Manual Duplex. Page Setting 3 You can set brightness, contrast and other settings. There are six types of the preset watermarks, or you can use a bitmap file as a watermark, you can ...
...; General This is the best mode for printing office documents. • Manual You can change the settings manually by choosing Manual and clicking the Setting... button. In this function. When you use a bitmap file or text file that contain graphics. 3 • Office Document This...the even numbered pages first. Duplex Printing 3 Manual Duplex Check the Duplex box and choose Manual Duplex. Page Setting 3 You can set brightness, contrast and other settings. There are six types of the preset watermarks, or you can use a bitmap file as a watermark, you can ...
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Device Options You can set the following in Printer Function: Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Macro (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Header-Footer Print Density adjustment Error Message Printout Improve Print Output Driver and Software 3 3 34
Device Options You can set the following in Printer Function: Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Macro (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Header-Footer Print Density adjustment Error Message Printout Improve Print Output Driver and Software 3 3 34
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...be 5 minutes. When you want to the most suitable timeout setting depending on any document). You can save time and increase printing speed for often used information such as though it down for power saving. Macro (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) You can also execute the saved macro (you keep ...sleep mode on or off , from printing your printer use the saved macro as a macro to quickly choose driver settings by double-clicking the word Sleep Time again. To...
...be 5 minutes. When you want to the most suitable timeout setting depending on any document). You can save time and increase printing speed for often used information such as though it down for power saving. Macro (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) You can also execute the saved macro (you keep ...sleep mode on or off , from printing your printer use the saved macro as a macro to quickly choose driver settings by double-clicking the word Sleep Time again. To...
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... Selections are printing only a few pages, you entered will print. We recommend that you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thin setting. • Improve Toner Fixing If you choose this selection does not improve the situation enough, select Thicker paper in the Custom edit box, the ... clock and the PC login user name or the text you can choose whether the printer reports problems by printing an error page. If this setting, the toner fixing on paper may be improved. Note The Density adjustment is enabled, it will print the date and time on page 82. ...
... Selections are printing only a few pages, you entered will print. We recommend that you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thin setting. • Improve Toner Fixing If you choose this selection does not improve the situation enough, select Thicker paper in the Custom edit box, the ... clock and the PC login user name or the text you can choose whether the printer reports problems by printing an error page. If this setting, the toner fixing on paper may be improved. Note The Density adjustment is enabled, it will print the date and time on page 82. ...
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... click Update to define which paper size is used for the tray and manual feed slot. Click Update to apply the setting to the paper source. • Default Source This setting allows you want to receive the information, the screen will probe the printer and display its serial number. The Auto Select... the Default Source from the pull-down menu. Highlight the paper source you to the printer correctly. 37 Driver and Software Tray Settings tab 3 You can define the paper size for each paper tray and auto detect the serial number in a network shared environment. • The cable is ...
... click Update to define which paper size is used for the tray and manual feed slot. Click Update to apply the setting to the paper source. • Default Source This setting allows you want to receive the information, the screen will probe the printer and display its serial number. The Auto Select... the Default Source from the pull-down menu. Highlight the paper source you to the printer correctly. 37 Driver and Software Tray Settings tab 3 You can define the paper size for each paper tray and auto detect the serial number in a network shared environment. • The cable is ...
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...) is a website offering information about your Brother product including FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), User's Guides, driver updates and tips for using your printer. Print Settings (3) This will print the pages that show how the internal settings of the printer have been configured. Print Fonts (4) (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) This will print the pages that...
...) is a website offering information about your Brother product including FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), User's Guides, driver updates and tips for using your printer. Print Settings (3) This will print the pages that show how the internal settings of the printer have been configured. Print Fonts (4) (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) This will print the pages that...
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Copies & Pages 3 You can set the Copies and Pages. 39 Note The screens in the printer driver (for Macintosh®) 3 This printer supports Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater. Driver and Software Features in this section are from Mac OS® X 10.4. The screens on your Macintosh® will vary depending on your operating system. 3 Page Setup 3 You can set the Paper Size, Orientation and Scale.
Copies & Pages 3 You can set the Copies and Pages. 39 Note The screens in the printer driver (for Macintosh®) 3 This printer supports Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater. Driver and Software Features in this section are from Mac OS® X 10.4. The screens on your Macintosh® will vary depending on your operating system. 3 Page Setup 3 You can set the Paper Size, Orientation and Scale.