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... printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and ...Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Please use the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you...
... printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and ...Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Please use the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you...
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Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. I Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it.
Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. I Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it.
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...the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. Do not use the printer safely After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. it might give you open the front ...or back cover of the printer. Cleaning with wet hands - II Before you clean the printer, clear a paper...
...the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. Do not use the printer safely After you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. it might give you open the front ...or back cover of the printer. Cleaning with wet hands - II Before you clean the printer, clear a paper...
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... companies. and other errors relating to change without notice in the U.S. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials...'s Guide are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. III Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are subject to the publication. ©2004 Brother Industries Ltd. registered mark. Compilation...
... companies. and other errors relating to change without notice in the U.S. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials...'s Guide are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. III Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are subject to the publication. ©2004 Brother Industries Ltd. registered mark. Compilation...
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... printing from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140 1-44 Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) .... 1-45 Printing on both sides of the paper (automatic duplex printing 1-47 Guidelines for automatic duplex printing 1-47 2 Driver and software ...2-1 Printer driver ...2-1 For Windows® 95/98/Me...
... printing from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140 1-44 Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) .... 1-45 Printing on both sides of the paper (automatic duplex printing 1-47 Guidelines for automatic duplex printing 1-47 2 Driver and software ...2-1 Printer driver ...2-1 For Windows® 95/98/Me...
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...printer driver ...3-8 Printer Settings ...3-9 Using the control panel button 3-9 Using the printer driver ...3-9 Print fonts (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Using the control panel button 3-10 Using the printer driver (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Network factory default setting (For HL...17 7 Appendix ...A-1 Printer specifications ...A-1 Important information for choosing your paper A-6 8 Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries B-1 Brother Numbers ...B-1 Important information: Regulations B-2 Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only B-2 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance...
...printer driver ...3-8 Printer Settings ...3-9 Using the control panel button 3-9 Using the printer driver ...3-9 Print fonts (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Using the control panel button 3-10 Using the printer driver (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Network factory default setting (For HL...17 7 Appendix ...A-1 Printer specifications ...A-1 Important information for choosing your paper A-6 8 Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries B-1 Brother Numbers ...B-1 Important information: Regulations B-2 Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only B-2 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance...
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... the USB cable to a non-powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1\ About this printer What is no longer than the one in the figure above, depending on which country the printer was bought in the box? Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface you are going... Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified cable if your PC. ■ Please make sure that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 1 Printer 2 Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 3 Quick Setup Guide 4 CD-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may differ from one country to use a Parallel ...
... the USB cable to a non-powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1\ About this printer What is no longer than the one in the figure above, depending on which country the printer was bought in the box? Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface you are going... Hi-Speed USB 2.0 certified cable if your PC. ■ Please make sure that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 1 Printer 2 Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 3 Quick Setup Guide 4 CD-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may differ from one country to use a Parallel ...
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Front view Front View* 1 8 2 7 3 4 Figure 1-1 1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover Release Button 4 (HL-5130 and HL-5140) Manual Feed Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Front Cover 8 Face-down Output Tray * The printer illustration is based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 6 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2
Front view Front View* 1 8 2 7 3 4 Figure 1-1 1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover Release Button 4 (HL-5130 and HL-5140) Manual Feed Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Front Cover 8 Face-down Output Tray * The printer illustration is based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 6 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2
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Back view Back view* 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-2 1 Face-up Output Tray 2 Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 3 AC Power Connector 4 Parallel Interface Connector 5 USB Interface Connector 6 Side Cover 7 (HL-5170DN) 10/100BASE-TX Port 8 (HL-5170DN) LED (Light-emitting Diode) * The printer illustration is based on HL-5170DN. 8 7 6 5 1 - 3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
Back view Back view* 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-2 1 Face-up Output Tray 2 Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 3 AC Power Connector 4 Parallel Interface Connector 5 USB Interface Connector 6 Side Cover 7 (HL-5170DN) 10/100BASE-TX Port 8 (HL-5170DN) LED (Light-emitting Diode) * The printer illustration is based on HL-5170DN. 8 7 6 5 1 - 3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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...than 5 meters (16½ feet). Environment ■ Make sure that the power outlet is not stable. If you have to put the printer near the machine and is easy to get to so that, if there is blocked. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is near...share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use the printer within the recommended power range. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 4 Power supply Use the printer within the following before you carry it. Positioning the printer Please read the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to...
...than 5 meters (16½ feet). Environment ■ Make sure that the power outlet is not stable. If you have to put the printer near the machine and is easy to get to so that, if there is blocked. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is near...share the same power circuit with these appliances, we recommend that you use the printer within the recommended power range. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 4 Power supply Use the printer within the following before you carry it. Positioning the printer Please read the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to...
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...the table. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray unit Tray 1 Manual (HL-5130 and HL-5140) MP Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Tray 2 (Not available for each printing method ...by clicking L in .) 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) Tray 2 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) 1 - 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Media type Plain paper...
...the table. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: Paper tray Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray unit Tray 1 Manual (HL-5130 and HL-5140) MP Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Tray 2 (Not available for each printing method ...by clicking L in .) 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) Tray 2 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) 1 - 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Media type Plain paper...
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... suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. Caution Do not use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage ...your paper on page A-6. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Europe Xerox Premier 80 ...Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to use with a moisture content of paper, please test some to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer...
... suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. Caution Do not use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage ...your paper on page A-6. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Europe Xerox Premier 80 ...Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to use with a moisture content of paper, please test some to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer...
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... in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) B6 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 1 - 7 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printable area When using PCL emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown below.
... in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) B6 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 1 - 7 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printable area When using PCL emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown below.
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Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. on page 1-5. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8 Printing methods Printing on plain paper You can I use , see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in this section are based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. For the paper you want to use ?
Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. on page 1-5. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8 Printing methods Printing on plain paper You can I use , see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in this section are based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. For the paper you want to use ?
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2 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Figure 1-5 3 While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
2 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Figure 1-5 3 While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
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4 Put paper in the printer. Check that is flat in the tray, or paper jams may occur. Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray at the front of the paper at all four corners. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that paper is inserted fully into the printer. Check that the paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of the tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼).
4 Put paper in the printer. Check that is flat in the tray, or paper jams may occur. Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray at the front of the paper at all four corners. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that paper is inserted fully into the printer. Check that the paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of the tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼).
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Figure 1-9 If you choose not to pull out the output tray support flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after they come out of the printer. 6 Send the print data to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. Pull up the output tray support flap to the printer. 1 - 11 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
Figure 1-9 If you choose not to pull out the output tray support flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after they come out of the printer. 6 Send the print data to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. Pull up the output tray support flap to the printer. 1 - 11 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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Printing on plain paper from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer. A NO PAPER message is shown in the Status Monitor and indicated by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the printer driver. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12
Printing on plain paper from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer. A NO PAPER message is shown in the Status Monitor and indicated by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the printer driver. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12
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... ejected without being printed on the manual feed tray. Figure 1-12 ■ Make sure that you put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper... jam. ■ Do not put in the next sheet of paper as in Step 4 above. Slide the paper guides to print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the...
... ejected without being printed on the manual feed tray. Figure 1-12 ■ Make sure that you put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper... jam. ■ Do not put in the next sheet of paper as in Step 4 above. Slide the paper guides to print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the...
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Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 14 Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the multi-purpose tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 14 Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the multi-purpose tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.