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Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to . You must set up the hardware and install the ... if you need to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You can find a printed copy in all countries. Version A EN-US Note: Not all models are available in the box. 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...
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to . You must set up the hardware and install the ... if you need to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You can find a printed copy in all countries. Version A EN-US Note: Not all models are available in the box. 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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... 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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...message printout ...82 Paper handling ...83 Paper jams and how to clear them ...85 Improving the print quality...91 Solving print problems ...97 Network problems (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB...98 A Appendix 99 Printer specifications......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 ...
...message printout ...82 Paper handling ...83 Paper jams and how to clear them ...85 Improving the print quality...91 Solving print problems ...97 Network problems (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB...98 A Appendix 99 Printer specifications......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 ...
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Thin Env. 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 ... 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 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...
Thin Env. 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 ... 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 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...
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...Business 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 ... jet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your paper on page 104.) 6 Preprinted paper must use ink that meets DIN 19309 specifications. 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), Folio...
...Business 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 ... jet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your paper on page 104.) 6 Preprinted paper must use ink that meets DIN 19309 specifications. 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), Folio...
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... embossed (have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use envelopes that have been made , with straight, well- Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers... may cause paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using . 7 If you use envelopes that are what you are not straight ...
... embossed (have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use envelopes that have been made , with straight, well- Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers... may cause paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using . 7 If you use envelopes that are what you are not straight ...
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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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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 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).
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 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).
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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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Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to use , see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper, bond ...
Printing Methods Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you are going to use , see About paper on page 5.) Note The printer automatically turns on plain paper, bond ...
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Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of paper or one transparency in the manual feed slot until ... so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is not, the paper or the transparency may not be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. When you put more than one time, as it is in the Ready state, the media may cause...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 transparency is straight and in a skewed printout or a paper jam. • ...
Printing Methods d Using both hands, put one piece of paper or one transparency in the manual feed slot until ... so on) in the manual feed slot before the printer is not, the paper or the transparency may not be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. When you put more than one time, as it is in the Ready state, the media may cause...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 transparency is straight and in a skewed printout or a paper jam. • ...
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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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Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as in the manual feed slot. • When printing on the control panel will flash to curl. 16 Repeat for each page that you put in the next sheet of paper or transparency in Step d above. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or transparency as it has been printed. Printing Methods f Send the print data to the printer.
Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or transparency to indicate No paper in the manual feed slot until you want to print. 2 Note • The Error LED on transparencies, remove each transparency as soon as in the manual feed slot. • When printing on the control panel will flash to curl. 16 Repeat for each page that you put in the next sheet of paper or transparency in Step d above. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put a sheet of paper or transparency as it has been printed. Printing Methods f Send the print data to the printer.
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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 ... the back output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to the width of the printer. 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...
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 ... the back output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to the width of the printer. 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...
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.... • Do not put one piece of paper or one time, as it is not, the paper or the envelope may be ejected without being printed on. If it may cause a jam. • If 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 manual feed slot at any other settings. Windows®...
.... • Do not put one piece of paper or one time, as it is not, the paper or the envelope may be ejected without being printed on. If it may cause a jam. • If 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 manual feed slot at any other settings. Windows®...
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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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Repeat for each sheet or envelope as soon as shown in the manual feed slot until you put a sheet of paper or envelope as it has been printed. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next 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 Step d. Printing Methods f Send the print data to jam or curl. 20 Stacking sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to the printer.
Repeat for each sheet or envelope as soon as shown in the manual feed slot until you put a sheet of paper or envelope as it has been printed. g After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next 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 Step d. Printing Methods f Send the print data to jam or curl. 20 Stacking sheets or envelopes may cause the paper to the printer.
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... 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 the Media Type to Thick Paper or Thicker Paper to increase the fixing temperature. • Envelope joints that are sealed by...
... 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 the Media Type to Thick Paper or Thicker Paper to increase the fixing temperature. • Envelope joints that are sealed by...