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You can use the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy in the box. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use it quickly if you need to frequently asked ... countries. Version A EN-US Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can 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.
You can use the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy in the box. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use it quickly if you need to frequently asked ... countries. Version A EN-US Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can 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.
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... 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 only 59 5 Routine...
... 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 only 59 5 Routine...
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...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 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 characters 110 B Appendix (for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 107 How to 240 volt model only 118 Internal laser...
...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 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 characters 110 B Appendix (for your paper 104 Symbol and character sets (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 107 How to 240 volt model only 118 Internal laser...
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Thin Env. The names for each printing method by clicking p in the electronic file, you can jump to 43 lb) Transparency Labels p p p p p A4 or Letter Envelopes Manual p p p p p p A4 or Letter p A4 or ... 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 table. 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...
Thin Env. The names for each printing method by clicking p in the electronic file, you can jump to 43 lb) Transparency Labels p p p p p A4 or Letter Envelopes Manual p p p p p p A4 or Letter p A4 or ... 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 table. 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...
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... 80 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) Before you... use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Printing Methods Tray 1 Manual Paper size A4, Letter, Legal 1, B5 (ISO), Executive, Width: 76.2 to 220mm (3 to 8.7 in.) A5, A6, B6 (ISO), ...
... 80 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) Before you... use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Printing Methods Tray 1 Manual Paper size A4, Letter, Legal 1, B5 (ISO), Executive, Width: 76.2 to 220mm (3 to 8.7 in.) A5, A6, B6 (ISO), ...
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...A suitable envelope should buy quality envelopes from your application as the paper or envelope you are not straight or consistently square. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change the envelope specifications. This damage is not covered under any of ...The envelope should not be thicker than the paper weight specifications for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be using the envelopes in the paper tray at the same time ...
...A suitable envelope should buy quality envelopes from your application as the paper or envelope you are not straight or consistently square. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may change the envelope specifications. This damage is not covered under any of ...The envelope should not be thicker than the paper weight specifications for the printer. Do not use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Printing Methods Types of envelopes 2 Most envelopes will be using the envelopes in the paper tray at the same time ...
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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 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.
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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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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 the printer. Printing Methods g Send the print data to curl. 12 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will light up to indicate No paper if the power switch is turned on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as it has been printed.
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 the printer. Printing Methods g Send the print data to curl. 12 Note • The Error LED on the control panel will light up to indicate No paper if the power switch is turned on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as it has been printed.
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c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that 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 the Manual Feed mode when you are going to use. 13 Printing Methods Printing 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 printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover.
c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that 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 the Manual Feed mode when you are going to use. 13 Printing Methods Printing 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 printer. 1 b Open the manual feed slot cover.
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... Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or transparency is in the Ready state, the media may be ejected... without being printed on the manual feed slot. When you put any media (paper, transparency and so on) in... the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the correct position on . 14 Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of paper or one transparency in the manual feed slot until ...
... Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or transparency is in the Ready state, the media may be ejected... without being printed on the manual feed slot. When you put any media (paper, transparency and so on) in... the manual feed slot before the printer is straight and in the correct position on . 14 Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of paper or one transparency in the manual feed slot until ...
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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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...each transparency as soon as in the manual feed slot. • When printing on the control panel will flash to the printer. Printing Methods f Send the print data to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on transparencies, remove each page... that you put in the next sheet of paper or transparency in Step d above. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to curl. 16 g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or transparency as it has been...
...each transparency as soon as in the manual feed slot. • When printing on the control panel will flash to the printer. Printing Methods f Send the print data to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on transparencies, remove each page... that you put in the next sheet of paper or transparency in Step d above. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to curl. 16 g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or transparency as it has been...
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b Open the manual feed slot cover. 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 ... slot through to the back of the paper that you put paper in the manual feed slot. a Open the back cover (back output tray). Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to use. 17 c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width...
b Open the manual feed slot cover. 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 ... slot through to the back of the paper that you put paper in the manual feed slot. a Open the back cover (back output tray). Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to use. 17 c Using both hands, slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width...
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... and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of paper or one time, as it is not, the paper or the envelope may... you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go. 2 Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or envelope is straight and in the proper position on .
... and so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of paper or one time, as it is not, the paper or the envelope may... you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go. 2 Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper or envelope is straight and in the proper position on .
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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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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. Printing Methods f Send the print data to jam or curl. 20
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... 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 should be secure. • ... in your software application. 2 • If the DL size double flap envelope 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 ...
... 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 should be secure. • ... in your software application. 2 • If the DL size double flap envelope 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 ...