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... Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. 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 must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can get answers to...
... Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. 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 must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can get answers to...
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... 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/Me, Windows...
... 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/Me, Windows...
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... ...3-8 Using control panel button 3-8 Using the 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-5170DN 3-11 Disabling the APIPA protocol (For HL-5170DN 3-11 4 Options ...4-1 DIMM ...4-1 Installing additional...
... ...3-8 Using control panel button 3-8 Using the 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-5170DN 3-11 Disabling the APIPA protocol (For HL-5170DN 3-11 4 Options ...4-1 DIMM ...4-1 Installing additional...
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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 Type and size of...
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 Type and size of...
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Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8 Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. For the paper you want to use ? on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. 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 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 on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. For the paper you want to use ? on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. 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 page 1-5.
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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. 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. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer. 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. 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. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12
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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.
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...can I use? Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual 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. Printing on thicker paper and card stock When the face-up output tray. 1 - 17 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-17 When you select the paper you...
...can I use? Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual 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. Printing on thicker paper and card stock When the face-up output tray. 1 - 17 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-17 When you select the paper you...
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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. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 20
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Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the 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. 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
Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the 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. 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
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Printing on the MP Tray mode when you want to the back of the printer. The printer automatically turns on envelopes from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) The printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray to print envelopes. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver 1 - 29 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Use this paper feed and output method when you put paper in the MP tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Printing on the MP Tray mode when you want to the back of the printer. The printer automatically turns on envelopes from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) The printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray to print envelopes. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver 1 - 29 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Use this paper feed and output method when you put paper in the MP tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
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...Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. ■ All sides should be properly folded without any wrinkles or creases. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 32 To adjust the print density setting, see Density adjustment on must be face up output tray. ■ If envelopes get smudged ...during printing, in the printer driver select MP Tray as the Paper Source for a straight paper path. 6 Press and slide the paper-width guide to the Basic tab, select...
...Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. ■ All sides should be properly folded without any wrinkles or creases. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 32 To adjust the print density setting, see Density adjustment on must be face up output tray. ■ If envelopes get smudged ...during printing, in the printer driver select MP Tray as the Paper Source for a straight paper path. 6 Press and slide the paper-width guide to the Basic tab, select...
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Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies You can print on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray. Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver.
Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies You can print on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray. Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver.
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Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Figure 1-45 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 36 Printing on transparencies from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) When the face-up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to the face-up output tray.
Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Figure 1-45 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 36 Printing on transparencies from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) When the face-up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the manual feed tray to the face-up output tray.
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Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver 1 - 39 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) When the face-up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray to the back of the printer. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver 1 - 39 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) When the face-up output tray is open, the printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray to the back of the printer. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
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... Printing on both sides of the paper first. 3 Remove the printed even-numbered pages from the output tray and put them back in the printer driver. For more information about how to choose the settings, see the Help text in the paper tray, placing the paper with the printed side face... of the paper. Figure 1-55 If you select the Paper Source to be Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed page in the MP tray. 4 The printer will automatically print all enable duplex printing. Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab select the Paper Source to...
... Printing on both sides of the paper first. 3 Remove the printed even-numbered pages from the output tray and put them back in the printer driver. For more information about how to choose the settings, see the Help text in the paper tray, placing the paper with the printed side face... of the paper. Figure 1-55 If you select the Paper Source to be Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed page in the MP tray. 4 The printer will automatically print all enable duplex printing. Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab select the Paper Source to...
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Select Duplex Type and set Binding Offset if you need, and then click the OK button. PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 48 The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 3 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. In the Advanced tab select Duplex Printing mode, check Duplex, and make sure that Use Duplex tray has been selected.
Select Duplex Type and set Binding Offset if you need, and then click the OK button. PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 48 The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 3 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. In the Advanced tab select Duplex Printing mode, check Duplex, and make sure that Use Duplex tray has been selected.
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... HL-5170DN) For Macintosh® ■ Brother Laser driver for the following operating systems are on the CD-ROM that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also download the latest printer driver from the format used by a computer to 10.2 PCL Driver L L L PS Driver L (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) L (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) L (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 2 - 1 DRIVER...
... HL-5170DN) For Macintosh® ■ Brother Laser driver for the following operating systems are on the CD-ROM that translates data from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also download the latest printer driver from the format used by a computer to 10.2 PCL Driver L L L PS Driver L (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) L (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) L (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 2 - 1 DRIVER...
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You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. ■ Paper Size ■ Multiple Page ■ Orientation ■ Copies ■ Media Type ■ Paper Source ■ Resolution ...*1*2 ■ Density adjustment*1*2 ■ HRC*2 ■ True Type Mode*2*4 ■ Auto Detect*1*2 *1 These settings are not available with the BR-script driver.(HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) *2 These settings are not available with Brother Laser for Macintosh®. *3 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. *4 These settings are not...
You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. ■ Paper Size ■ Multiple Page ■ Orientation ■ Copies ■ Media Type ■ Paper Source ■ Resolution ...*1*2 ■ Density adjustment*1*2 ■ HRC*2 ■ True Type Mode*2*4 ■ Auto Detect*1*2 *1 These settings are not available with the BR-script driver.(HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) *2 These settings are not available with Brother Laser for Macintosh®. *3 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. *4 These settings are not...
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...by clicking Printing Preferences... For Windows® Features in the PCL printer driver You can download the latest printer driver or get other information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the ...left side of the Printer Properties screen. 1 2 1 Select the Paper Size, Multiple Page, ...
...by clicking Printing Preferences... For Windows® Features in the PCL printer driver You can download the latest printer driver or get other information by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the ...left side of the Printer Properties screen. 1 2 1 Select the Paper Size, Multiple Page, ...