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Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you can ...Updates and Utilities. Version 3 Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you need to. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you use the printer. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the...
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you can ...Updates and Utilities. Version 3 Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you need to. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you use the printer. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the...
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... the paper tray 1-43 Manual duplex 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...
... the paper tray 1-43 Manual duplex 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...
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... problems ...6-11 For Macintosh® with USB ...6-11 Improving the print quality ...6-11 Solving print problems ...6-17 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 Statement B-2 IEC 60825 specification (220...
... problems ...6-11 For Macintosh® with USB ...6-11 Improving the print quality ...6-11 Solving print problems ...6-17 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 Statement B-2 IEC 60825 specification (220...
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... 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 Thin Envelopes - Type and size...
... 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 Thin Envelopes - Type and size...
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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...
... 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...
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For the paper you want to use ? 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. on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. Printing 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
For the paper you want to use ? 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. on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. Printing 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
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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. Check 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 printer. 4 Put paper in the tray, or paper jams may occur. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Check that is flat in the tray at the front of the paper at all four corners. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼).
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. Check 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 printer. 4 Put paper in the tray, or paper jams may occur. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Check that is flat in the tray at the front of the paper at all four corners. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼).
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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 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.
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Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 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. 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.
Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 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. 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.
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... than one piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be ejected without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in the next sheet of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-12 ■ Make sure that... put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in Step 4 above. Slide the paper guides to print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of...
... than one piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be ejected without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in the next sheet of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-12 ■ Make sure that... put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in Step 4 above. Slide the paper guides to print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of...
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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. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 14
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ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 16 5 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to the printer. Figure 1-16 When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following: ■ The side to be printed on must be face up. ■ During printing, the inside tray rises to feed paper into the printer. ■ Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it gently into the tray. ■ The top of the paper stack must be under the maximum paper height guides that are on both sides of the tray. 6 Send the print data to fit the paper size.
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 16 5 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to the printer. Figure 1-16 When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following: ■ The side to be printed on must be face up. ■ During printing, the inside tray rises to feed paper into the printer. ■ Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it gently into the tray. ■ The top of the paper stack must be under the maximum paper height guides that are on both sides of the tray. 6 Send the print data to fit the paper size.
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...PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. When you select the paper you want to the back of ...paper can I use? Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on page 1-5.
...PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. When you select the paper you want to the back of ...paper can I use? Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on page 1-5.
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Slide the paper guides to the printer. Hold the paper in the manual feed tray. Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of the paper. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put the paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of paper in this position until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
Slide the paper guides to the printer. Hold the paper in the manual feed tray. Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of the paper. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put the paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of paper in this position until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
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...output tray. If it is not, the paper may not be ejected without being printed on. 6 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the ...Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam...of paper as in Step 5 above. Repeat for each sheet immediately after printing. Caution Remove each page that the paper is straight and in the proper position in the manual feed tray....
...output tray. If it is not, the paper may not be ejected without being printed on. 6 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the ...Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam...of paper as in Step 5 above. Repeat for each sheet immediately after printing. Caution Remove each page that the paper is straight and in the proper position in the manual feed tray....
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Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 20 Printing on thicker paper and card stock from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 20 Printing on thicker paper and card stock from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
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... MP tray, make sure it gently into the printer. ■ The side to fit the paper size. Figure 1-26 When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following; ■ During printing, the inside tray rises to feed paper into ...a skewed printout or a paper jam. 6 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to be printed on must be under the maximum paper height guides that the paper is not, the paper may not be face up.... the maximum paper height guides on both sides of the tray. 7 Send the print data to the printer. 8 Close the face-up output tray.
... MP tray, make sure it gently into the printer. ■ The side to fit the paper size. Figure 1-26 When you put paper in the MP tray, please remember the following; ■ During printing, the inside tray rises to feed paper into ...a skewed printout or a paper jam. 6 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to be printed on must be under the maximum paper height guides that the paper is not, the paper may not be face up.... the maximum paper height guides on both sides of the tray. 7 Send the print data to the printer. 8 Close the face-up output tray.
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Caution Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Figure 1-27 1 - 23 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the paper to curl.
Caution Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Figure 1-27 1 - 23 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the paper to curl.
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..., some envelopes will be suitable for your software application as the paper in a laser printer. The envelope should buy quality envelopes from your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24 THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. ■ Before you print envelopes, you must choose the same paper size from a supplier who understands...
..., some envelopes will be suitable for your software application as the paper in a laser printer. The envelope should buy quality envelopes from your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24 THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER ANY BROTHER WARRANTY OR SERVICE AGREEMENT. ■ Before you print envelopes, you must choose the same paper size from a supplier who understands...
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Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The printer automatically turns on envelopes from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to print envelopes. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the printer. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Use this paper feed and output method when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER The printer automatically turns on envelopes from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) The printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to print envelopes. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the printer. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Use this paper feed and output method when you put paper in the manual feed tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.