Users Manual - English
Page 1
...up the printer. You can use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. 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. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can find a printed copy in a...
...up the printer. You can use the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. 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. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can find a printed copy in a...
Users Manual - English
Page 9
... all of your computer and not to a USB port on a keyboard or non-powered USB hub. Third party USB ports 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 are using. USB cable Please make...
... all of your computer and not to a USB port on a keyboard or non-powered USB hub. Third party USB ports 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 are using. USB cable Please make...
Users Manual - English
Page 10
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.
Users Manual - English
Page 18
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 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.
Users Manual - English
Page 21
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 put paper in the manual feed slot. 2 a Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to prevent paper 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 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. 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 put paper in the manual feed slot. 2 a Lift up the support flap 1 (1) to prevent paper 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 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. 13
Users Manual - English
Page 34
...printer driver, see Uninstalling the printer driver on page 45.) For Windows® 3 Windows® printer driver (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) GDI printer driver for Windows® (HL-2140 only) For Macintosh® 3 Macintosh® printer driver For Linux 1 2 3 LPR printer... not be downloaded from http://solutions.brother.com or a link on the supplied CD-ROM. 2 Depending on the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. The latest printer driver can be available. The printer drivers for the supported versions of this format is software ...
...printer driver, see Uninstalling the printer driver on page 45.) For Windows® 3 Windows® printer driver (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) GDI printer driver for Windows® (HL-2140 only) For Macintosh® 3 Macintosh® printer driver For Linux 1 2 3 LPR printer... not be downloaded from http://solutions.brother.com or a link on the supplied CD-ROM. 2 Depending on the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. The latest printer driver can be available. The printer drivers for the supported versions of this format is software ...
Users Manual - English
Page 46
... 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...
... 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...
Users Manual - English
Page 47
Note The screens in the printer driver (for Macintosh®) 3 This printer supports Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater. Copies & Pages 3 You can set the Copies and Pages. 39 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. Driver and Software Features in this section are from Mac OS® X 10.4.
Note The screens in the printer driver (for Macintosh®) 3 This printer supports Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater. Copies & Pages 3 You can set the Copies and Pages. 39 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. Driver and Software Features in this section are from Mac OS® X 10.4.
Users Manual - English
Page 50
.... 42 Thin • Recycled Paper Support You can change the media type to On, print appears lighter. The default setting is not available for HQ 1200 resolution. 3 Media Type You can visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) and our website for using this feature.... including FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), User's Guides, driver updates and tips for original/genuine Brother supplies by clicking the Support button. When you set Toner Save Mode to one of the following: • Plain Paper • Thin Paper • Thick Paper • ...
.... 42 Thin • Recycled Paper Support You can change the media type to On, print appears lighter. The default setting is not available for HQ 1200 resolution. 3 Media Type You can visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) and our website for using this feature.... including FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), User's Guides, driver updates and tips for original/genuine Brother supplies by clicking the Support button. When you set Toner Save Mode to one of the following: • Plain Paper • Thin Paper • Thick Paper • ...
Users Manual - English
Page 54
...driver using this application, the administrator can search for more information on the CD-ROM we provided with a web browser that supports JRE (Java Runtime Environment). This utility can save the file to the file server or send the file by E-mail ...;) 3 BRAdmin Professional is a utility for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure the network settings. BRAdmin Professional has additional features from any client PC with the printer. Driver and Software Software 3 Software for network models (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 3 BRAdmin Light 3 3 BRAdmin ...
...driver using this application, the administrator can search for more information on the CD-ROM we provided with a web browser that supports JRE (Java Runtime Environment). This utility can save the file to the file server or send the file by E-mail ...;) 3 BRAdmin Professional is a utility for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure the network settings. BRAdmin Professional has additional features from any client PC with the printer. Driver and Software Software 3 Software for network models (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 3 BRAdmin Light 3 3 BRAdmin ...
Users Manual - English
Page 65
... in the Ready state. c Press the Go button three times within 2 seconds. b Turn on the printer and wait until the printer is plugged in the Support tab. 57
... in the Ready state. c Press the Go button three times within 2 seconds. b Turn on the printer and wait until the printer is plugged in the Support tab. 57
Users Manual - English
Page 66
b Make sure that the Toner, Drum and Paper LEDs are using the Brother's Windows® printer driver, you can print a list of the internal fonts using the control panel button or printer driver. c Hold down until the 4 Toner, Drum and Error LEDs light up. Keep the Go button ...print a list of the internal fonts. d Press the Go button twice. Control Panel Print Fonts (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 4 You can print a list of the internal fonts by clicking the Print Fonts button in . Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in the Support tab. 58 Using the...
b Make sure that the Toner, Drum and Paper LEDs are using the Brother's Windows® printer driver, you can print a list of the internal fonts using the control panel button or printer driver. c Hold down until the 4 Toner, Drum and Error LEDs light up. Keep the Go button ...print a list of the internal fonts. d Press the Go button twice. Control Panel Print Fonts (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 4 You can print a list of the internal fonts by clicking the Print Fonts button in . Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in the Support tab. 58 Using the...
Users Manual - English
Page 91
... driver. 6 The printer does not feed envelopes. The printer can feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. Make sure that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. (See About paper on page 85.) The printer does not print. Make sure that the cable is connected to a ...are using . The printer does not feed paper Fan the paper well and put it before printing. You must set up the output tray support flap 1 (1). 1 83 If the paper is helpful to clear them on page 5.) Problem Recommendation The printer does not feed paper. If...
... driver. 6 The printer does not feed envelopes. The printer can feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. Make sure that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. (See About paper on page 85.) The printer does not print. Make sure that the cable is connected to a ...are using . The printer does not feed paper Fan the paper well and put it before printing. You must set up the output tray support flap 1 (1). 1 83 If the paper is helpful to clear them on page 5.) Problem Recommendation The printer does not feed paper. If...
Users Manual - English
Page 92
Then push the flap to the left or right to release one of the posts (2) on the flap and pull up. 1 6 2 b Attach the support flap 1 (1) to the back output tray by inserting the posts of the support flap one at a time into the holes of the printer by first lifting the flap up. Troubleshooting Problem The paper slides off the back output tray. Recommendation Follow these steps: a Remove the output tray support flap 1 (1) from the top of the back output tray. 1 84
Then push the flap to the left or right to release one of the posts (2) on the flap and pull up. 1 6 2 b Attach the support flap 1 (1) to the back output tray by inserting the posts of the support flap one at a time into the holes of the printer by first lifting the flap up. Troubleshooting Problem The paper slides off the back output tray. Recommendation Follow these steps: a Remove the output tray support flap 1 (1) from the top of the back output tray. 1 84
Users Manual - English
Page 104
... print again. (Excluding Letterhead paper) If the problem remains, lift up the support flaps as follows: a Lift up the output tray support flap 1 (1). 1 6 b Lift up the output tray support flap 2 (2). 2 c Fold down the output tray support flap 1 (1) and fold down the output tray support flap 2 (2). 1 2 Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in Advanced tab on...
... print again. (Excluding Letterhead paper) If the problem remains, lift up the support flaps as follows: a Lift up the output tray support flap 1 (1). 1 6 b Lift up the output tray support flap 2 (2). 2 c Fold down the output tray support flap 1 (1) and fold down the output tray support flap 2 (2). 1 2 Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in Advanced tab on...
Users Manual - English
Page 108
...brother.com. 6 Printer and print server management through Web Based Management (Web browser). 7 Code39, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-128, Codabar, FIM (US-PostNet), ISBN, Code128 100 Appendix Controller A Model Processor Memory Interface HL-2140 181MHz 8 MB USB 1 Network Connectivity Protocols N/A Management tool N/A Emulation GDI Resident fonts PCL N/A HL-2150N HL-2170W...User's Guide locator on the CD-ROM for details on the supported network protocols. 3 Brother original Windows® and Macintosh® utility for printer and print server management.
...brother.com. 6 Printer and print server management through Web Based Management (Web browser). 7 Code39, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-128, Codabar, FIM (US-PostNet), ISBN, Code128 100 Appendix Controller A Model Processor Memory Interface HL-2140 181MHz 8 MB USB 1 Network Connectivity Protocols N/A Management tool N/A Emulation GDI Resident fonts PCL N/A HL-2150N HL-2170W...User's Guide locator on the CD-ROM for details on the supported network protocols. 3 Brother original Windows® and Macintosh® utility for printer and print server management.
Users Manual - English
Page 111
... 512 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Hard Disk Space to install 50 MB 80 MB 1 Third party USB ports are not supported. 103 Computer requirements HL-2170W Average 8 W A A Computer Platform & Operating System Version Processor Minimum Speed Windows® Operating System Macintosh® Operating System 1 Windows® 2000 Professional Intel®...
... 512 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Hard Disk Space to install 50 MB 80 MB 1 Third party USB ports are not supported. 103 Computer requirements HL-2170W Average 8 W A A Computer Platform & Operating System Version Processor Minimum Speed Windows® Operating System Macintosh® Operating System 1 Windows® 2000 Professional Intel®...
Users Manual - English
Page 115
... by default it will need to use Web Based Management (web browser) A To use from the Symbol Set list box. 107 As the print server supports TCP/IP and NetBIOS, you can also enter the NetBIOS name of the node name and by clicking the machine icon on the printer settings... IP address or the node name) For example: http://192.168.1.2/ (if the printer's IP address is "access". Appendix Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) A For the HP LaserJet emulation modes, you can choose the symbol and character sets using a Domain Name System, you can also enter the DNS...
... by default it will need to use Web Based Management (web browser) A To use from the Symbol Set list box. 107 As the print server supports TCP/IP and NetBIOS, you can also enter the NetBIOS name of the node name and by clicking the machine icon on the printer settings... IP address or the node name) For example: http://192.168.1.2/ (if the printer's IP address is "access". Appendix Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) A For the HP LaserJet emulation modes, you can choose the symbol and character sets using a Domain Name System, you can also enter the DNS...
Users Manual - English
Page 125
... the country where you will be made from your printer needs. Your registration with Brother: may support an insurance claim by selecting your local Brother Office. Customer Service B Visit http://www.brother.com for contact information on -line at http://www.brother.com by you of the product. Register your product B By registering your...
... the country where you will be made from your printer needs. Your registration with Brother: may support an insurance claim by selecting your local Brother Office. Customer Service B Visit http://www.brother.com for contact information on -line at http://www.brother.com by you of the product. Register your product B By registering your...
Users Manual - English
Page 130
... register your new product, register on-line at C http://www.brother.com/registration/ FAQs (frequently asked questions) C The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Brother product. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as a ...can check here for your convenience and most from within that country. Register your product C By registering your product with Brother: may support an insurance claim by insurance; Calls must call the country where you lose your receipt; may serve as...
... register your new product, register on-line at C http://www.brother.com/registration/ FAQs (frequently asked questions) C The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Brother product. Your registration with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as a ...can check here for your convenience and most from within that country. Register your product C By registering your product with Brother: may support an insurance claim by insurance; Calls must call the country where you lose your receipt; may serve as...