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You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to set up the printer. Please read the User's Guide in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy...You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you need to -speech' software. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. You can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Version 3 EN-US_Can Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5240 HL-5250DN series For visually-impaired users You can use the...
You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to set up the printer. Please read the User's Guide in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy...You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you need to -speech' software. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. You can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Version 3 EN-US_Can Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5240 HL-5250DN series For visually-impaired users You can use the...
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...sides of the paper 19 Manual duplex printing ...19 Automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN 22 Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver 23 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...24 Features in the printer driver (For Windows 26 Features in the BR-Script (PostScript® 3™ ...language emulation) printer driver (For Windows®)......34 Features in the printer driver (For Macintosh 37 Uninstalling the printer driver...40 Software ...42 Software for networks (For HL-5250DN only 42 About emulation modes...43 Automatic emulation selection...43...
...sides of the paper 19 Manual duplex printing ...19 Automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN 22 Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver 23 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...24 Features in the printer driver (For Windows 26 Features in the BR-Script (PostScript® 3™ ...language emulation) printer driver (For Windows®)......34 Features in the printer driver (For Macintosh 37 Uninstalling the printer driver...40 Software ...42 Software for networks (For HL-5250DN only 42 About emulation modes...43 Automatic emulation selection...43...
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2 Printing Methods About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thick 5 Thin Env. Media type Tray 1 Tray 2/3 ... page for each printing method by clicking p in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for the paper trays in the table. The names for automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Tray 1 MP Tray Tray 2 / Tray 3 DX When looking at...
2 Printing Methods About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thick 5 Thin Env. Media type Tray 1 Tray 2/3 ... page for each printing method by clicking p in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for the paper trays in the table. The names for automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Tray 1 MP Tray Tray 2 / Tray 3 DX When looking at...
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... Printable area When using BR-Script emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown in .) 8 Note When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm (0.17 in.). 2.
... Printable area When using BR-Script emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown in .) 8 Note When using PCL (standard driver) emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm (0.17 in.). 2.
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2. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 9 a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on page 5.
2. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 9 a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on page 5.
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a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is automatically turned on when paper is put in the multi-purpose tray. For the proper paper to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 12 Printing Methods Printing on page 5. 2.
a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is automatically turned on when paper is put in the multi-purpose tray. For the proper paper to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 12 Printing Methods Printing on page 5. 2.
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... envelopes which are not listed in the multi-purpose tray. a 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 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 Note • When you use , see Paper size on page A-8. 15 For... more information on the envelope size, see About paper on page 5 and Types of envelopes on when paper is put in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... Printing Methods Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes MP Tray mode is ...
... envelopes which are not listed in the multi-purpose tray. a 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 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 Note • When you use , see Paper size on page A-8. 15 For... more information on the envelope size, see About paper on page 5 and Types of envelopes on when paper is put in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... Printing Methods Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes MP Tray mode is ...
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... in the paper tray or the MP tray. If the paper is not feeding properly, it and then put them back in the printer driver. If you use bond paper. b Send the data to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater all enable duplex printing. d The printer will automatically ...Windows® 95/98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT® 4.0, Mac OS® 9.1 to the printer. Manual duplex printing The BR-Script printer driver (PostScript® 3™ emulation) does not support manual duplex printing. Use plain paper or recycled paper. Remove the paper and straighten it may be...
... in the paper tray or the MP tray. If the paper is not feeding properly, it and then put them back in the printer driver. If you use bond paper. b Send the data to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater all enable duplex printing. d The printer will automatically ...Windows® 95/98/Me/2000/XP and Windows NT® 4.0, Mac OS® 9.1 to the printer. Manual duplex printing The BR-Script printer driver (PostScript® 3™ emulation) does not support manual duplex printing. Use plain paper or recycled paper. Remove the paper and straighten it may be...
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2. Do not use regular paper. Printing Methods Automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Note • The screens in the paper tray or MP tray. b For the Windows printer driver 1 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Advanced ...the duplex tray is installed correctly in the printer. • If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it back in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Layout tab, choose Orientation, Print on both sides of the paper...
2. Do not use regular paper. Printing Methods Automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Note • The screens in the paper tray or MP tray. b For the Windows printer driver 1 Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Advanced ...the duplex tray is installed correctly in the printer. • If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it back in the printer driver. 2 From the General tab, click the Printing Preferences icon. 3 From the Layout tab, choose Orientation, Print on both sides of the paper...
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b Open the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. d From the Advanced tab, choose Duplex and Use Duplex Unit or Manual Duplex, and then choose Booklet Printing. 4 Click OK. e Click OK. The printer will print a booklet automatically. 23 The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 2. c From the General tab, choose the Printing Preferences icon. Printing Methods Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver) a Put paper in the printer driver.
b Open the Properties dialog box in the paper tray or MP tray. d From the Advanced tab, choose Duplex and Use Duplex Unit or Manual Duplex, and then choose Booklet Printing. 4 Click OK. e Click OK. The printer will print a booklet automatically. 23 The printer will print on both sides of the paper automatically. 2. c From the General tab, choose the Printing Preferences icon. Printing Methods Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver) a Put paper in the printer driver.
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...;), Windows® Terminal Server environments and other Windows NT 4.0® and Windows® 2000/XP network shared environments, we have supplied or on page 40. 3 Driver and Software Printer driver A printer driver is page description language (PDL). Generic PCL Driver 1 p Brother Laser LPR / CUPS driver printer driver p p 24 The latest printer driver can be downloaded from http://solutions...
...;), Windows® Terminal Server environments and other Windows NT 4.0® and Windows® 2000/XP network shared environments, we have supplied or on page 40. 3 Driver and Software Printer driver A printer driver is page description language (PDL). Generic PCL Driver 1 p Brother Laser LPR / CUPS driver printer driver p p 24 The latest printer driver can be downloaded from http://solutions...
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Driver and Software 25 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. Paper Size Multiple Page Orientation .../File 1 2 3 Page Protection 1 3 Print Date & Time 1 3 Density adjustment 1 3 Error Message Printout 1 3 1 These settings are not available with the BR-script printer driver for Windows®. 2 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. 3 These settings are not available with...
Driver and Software 25 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. Paper Size Multiple Page Orientation .../File 1 2 3 Page Protection 1 3 Print Date & Time 1 3 Density adjustment 1 3 Error Message Printout 1 3 1 These settings are not available with the BR-script printer driver for Windows®. 2 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. 3 These settings are not available with...
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... Default, then OK. 1 2 3 26 The screens on your PC will vary depending on page 28. a Choose the Paper Size, Multiple Page, Orientation and other settings (1). 3. Driver and Software Features in the printer driver (For Windows®) For more detailed settings for Duplex or Booklet printing in the printer...
... Default, then OK. 1 2 3 26 The screens on your PC will vary depending on page 28. a Choose the Paper Size, Multiple Page, Orientation and other settings (1). 3. Driver and Software Features in the printer driver (For Windows®) For more detailed settings for Duplex or Booklet printing in the printer...
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Driver and Software Change the tab settings by clicking one of the following icons: Print Quality (1) Duplex Printing (2) Watermark (3) Page Setting (4) Device Options (5) Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 1200 dpi • HQ 1200 • 600 dpi • 300 dpi Note If you use the high quality 1200 dpi setting (1200 × 1200 dpi) the print speed will be slower. 27 Advanced tab 1 23 4 5 3.
Driver and Software Change the tab settings by clicking one of the following icons: Print Quality (1) Duplex Printing (2) Watermark (3) Page Setting (4) Device Options (5) Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 1200 dpi • HQ 1200 • 600 dpi • 300 dpi Note If you use the high quality 1200 dpi setting (1200 × 1200 dpi) the print speed will be slower. 27 Advanced tab 1 23 4 5 3.
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Driver and Software Toner Save Mode You can also specify the offset for binding in inches or millimeters. When you like on the Toner Save ... box for your documents as a watermark, you can manually change the settings manually by turning on the page. Duplex Printing Use Duplex Unit (For HL-5250DN) If you choose Manual Duplex button, the dialog box for the manual duplex settings will allow automatic printing with the most suitable print settings for...
Driver and Software Toner Save Mode You can also specify the offset for binding in inches or millimeters. When you like on the Toner Save ... box for your documents as a watermark, you can manually change the settings manually by turning on the page. Duplex Printing Use Duplex Unit (For HL-5250DN) If you choose Manual Duplex button, the dialog box for the manual duplex settings will allow automatic printing with the most suitable print settings for...
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Device Options 3. Driver and Software You can set the following in Printer Function: (You can jump to the page for each Printer Function by choosing the function name in the list below.) Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Insert Command/File (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Page Protection Print Date & Time Density adjustment Error Message Printout Note The Printer Function list may vary depending on the model. 29
Device Options 3. Driver and Software You can set the following in Printer Function: (You can jump to the page for each Printer Function by choosing the function name in the list below.) Job Spooling Quick Print Setup Sleep Time Status Monitor Macro Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Insert Command/File (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Page Protection Print Date & Time Density adjustment Error Message Printout Note The Printer Function list may vary depending on the model. 29
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...time, it down for a certain period of a document as though it in sleep mode, all the LEDs light up the printer to quickly choose driver settings. While the printer is off , from the Advanced tab, click the Device Options icon and choose Sleep Time. Click Off to reprint. ... uncheck the Use Reprint check box in order (Toner, Drum, Paper, Status), and then release Go. 3. A small selection window appears on or off . Driver and Software Job Spooling The printer keeps the last print job sent to the most suitable timeout setting depending on , from printing your printer...
...time, it down for a certain period of a document as though it in sleep mode, all the LEDs light up the printer to quickly choose driver settings. While the printer is off , from the Advanced tab, click the Device Options icon and choose Sleep Time. Click Off to reprint. ... uncheck the Use Reprint check box in order (Toner, Drum, Paper, Status), and then release Go. 3. A small selection window appears on or off . Driver and Software Job Spooling The printer keeps the last print job sent to the most suitable timeout setting depending on , from printing your printer...
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... you set the resolution to process the image before physically moving the paper through the printer. Selections are Printer Default (ON), ON and OFF. 31 Driver and Software Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Administrators have the authority to limit the number of copies, scaling setting and watermark...
... you set the resolution to process the image before physically moving the paper through the printer. Selections are Printer Default (ON), ON and OFF. 31 Driver and Software Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me only) Administrators have the authority to limit the number of copies, scaling setting and watermark...
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...or remove options. You can manually add and remove the options that are installed on the printer will be listed. Right-click the Brother HL-5240/5250DN series icon and select Properties to save your document. Auto detection of printer options (3) The Auto Detect function finds the...Paper Source Setting (2) This feature identifies the paper size defined for each tray. The Auto Select setting will automatically pull paper from . 3. Driver and Software Accessories tab Note From the Start menu, select Control Panel and then Printers 1. When using more than one paper size you to...
...or remove options. You can manually add and remove the options that are installed on the printer will be listed. Right-click the Brother HL-5240/5250DN series icon and select Properties to save your document. Auto detection of printer options (3) The Auto Detect function finds the...Paper Source Setting (2) This feature identifies the paper size defined for each tray. The Auto Select setting will automatically pull paper from . 3. Driver and Software Accessories tab Note From the Start menu, select Control Panel and then Printers 1. When using more than one paper size you to...
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... the printer driver on your PC. Brother Solutions Center (3) The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is a web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), User's Guides, driver updates and tips for using your printer. Print Settings (4) This will print the pages that show how the internal settings of...
... the printer driver on your PC. Brother Solutions Center (3) The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is a web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), User's Guides, driver updates and tips for using your printer. Print Settings (4) This will print the pages that show how the internal settings of...