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You can use the printer. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5340D HL-5350DN HL-5370DW For visually-impaired users You can read the User's Guide in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can also read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Please use it ... in the box. You can use the Quick Setup Guide to . Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ or accessing it quickly if you need to set up the printer. Version A USA You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can find a ...
You can use the printer. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5340D HL-5350DN HL-5370DW For visually-impaired users You can read the User's Guide in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can also read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the printer. Please use it ... in the box. You can use the Quick Setup Guide to . Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ or accessing it quickly if you need to set up the printer. Version A USA You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can find a ...
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... touch machine parts that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other object. Electrical Hazard icons alert you not to the printer or other features.
... touch machine parts that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other object. Electrical Hazard icons alert you not to the printer or other features.
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... power completely. This product must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power switch and unplugged the printer from lightning. Lightning and power surges can damage this might cause an electrical shock. ii Doing this product! We recommend that is fully...easily accessible. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Avoid using this product during a lightning storm. Before you clean the inside the printer. Safety precautions To use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug the cords during an electrical storm. There may...
... power completely. This product must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power switch and unplugged the printer from lightning. Lightning and power surges can damage this might cause an electrical shock. ii Doing this product! We recommend that is fully...easily accessible. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Avoid using this product during a lightning storm. Before you clean the inside the printer. Safety precautions To use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug the cords during an electrical storm. There may...
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... only the power cord provided with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the printer. To avoid danger of your machine. Cleaning the outside surface of the printer: Make sure that contain ammonia. DO NOT use this product to clean up scattered toner. DO NOT use cleaning...
... only the power cord provided with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the printer. To avoid danger of your machine. Cleaning the outside surface of the printer: Make sure that contain ammonia. DO NOT use this product to clean up scattered toner. DO NOT use cleaning...
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Inside the printer (Front View) Open the back cover (Back View) Avoid placing your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall ... or other equipment that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. DO NOT expose the machine to an AC power outlet on top of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. DO NOT connect your machine in a wet basement or near heaters, air...gasses, moisture, or dust. DO NOT place the machine near a swimming pool. DO NOT use this , you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot.
Inside the printer (Front View) Open the back cover (Back View) Avoid placing your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall ... or other equipment that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. DO NOT expose the machine to an AC power outlet on top of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. DO NOT connect your machine in a wet basement or near heaters, air...gasses, moisture, or dust. DO NOT place the machine near a swimming pool. DO NOT use this , you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot.
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...trademarks are subject to the publication. © 2008 Brother Industries Ltd. The printer should also be responsible for any damage during transit. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of the Printer If for any damages (including consequential) caused by...International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. PowerPC is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. IBM is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Brother...
...trademarks are subject to the publication. © 2008 Brother Industries Ltd. The printer should also be responsible for any damage during transit. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of the Printer If for any damages (including consequential) caused by...International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. PowerPC is either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. IBM is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Brother...
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... emulation for Macintosh 64 Installing the BR-Script3 printer driver 64 Uninstalling the printer driver ...70 Printer driver for Windows® and Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 70 Printer driver for Macintosh ...70 Software ...72 Software for networks (For HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW 72 About emulation modes...73 Automatic emulation selection...
... emulation for Macintosh 64 Installing the BR-Script3 printer driver 64 Uninstalling the printer driver ...70 Printer driver for Windows® and Windows Vista® and Windows Server® 2003/2008 70 Printer driver for Macintosh ...70 Software ...72 Software for networks (For HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW 72 About emulation modes...73 Automatic emulation selection...
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... 93 Replacing the consumable items...93 Consumables...93 Toner cartridge ...94 Drum unit ...101 Cleaning ...106 Cleaning the outside of the printer 106 Cleaning the inside of the printer...108 Cleaning the paper pick-up roller...111 Cleaning the corona wires ...113 Cleaning the corona wire...113 7 Troubleshooting 115 Identifying... MP tray / Tray1 / Tray2 / Tray3 / Inside 120 Jam Rear / Duplex...125 Improving the print quality...129 Solving print problems ...136 Network problems (For HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW 137 Other problems ...137 For Macintosh with USB ...137 BR-Script 3 ...138 viii
... 93 Replacing the consumable items...93 Consumables...93 Toner cartridge ...94 Drum unit ...101 Cleaning ...106 Cleaning the outside of the printer 106 Cleaning the inside of the printer...108 Cleaning the paper pick-up roller...111 Cleaning the corona wires ...113 Cleaning the corona wire...113 7 Troubleshooting 115 Identifying... MP tray / Tray1 / Tray2 / Tray3 / Inside 120 Jam Rear / Duplex...125 Improving the print quality...129 Solving print problems ...136 Network problems (For HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW 137 Other problems ...137 For Macintosh with USB ...137 BR-Script 3 ...138 viii
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A Appendix 139 Printer specifications...139 Engine ...139 Controller ...140 Software ...141 Control panel ...141 Paper handling ...141 Media specifications ...142 Supplies ...142 Dimensions / weights...143 Other...143 Computer ... sets list...149 Quick reference for bar code control commands 150 Print bar codes or expanded characters 150 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 158 Brother numbers ...158 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 159...
A Appendix 139 Printer specifications...139 Engine ...139 Controller ...140 Software ...141 Control panel ...141 Paper handling ...141 Media specifications ...142 Supplies ...142 Dimensions / weights...143 Other...143 Computer ... sets list...149 Quick reference for bar code control commands 150 Print bar codes or expanded characters 150 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 158 Brother numbers ...158 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 159...
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Connecting the interface cable is not a standard accessory. DO NOT connect the interface cable at this Printer Carton components When you unpack the printer, make sure you connect it to the USB port of the following parts. 1 About this time. Make sure that you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that ...you have all of your computer and not to a USB port on a keyboard or non-powered USB hub. 1 About this Printer1 1 1 1 Quick Setup Guide Printer CD-ROM AC Power Cord Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assembly Interface cable 1 The interface cable is done during the...
Connecting the interface cable is not a standard accessory. DO NOT connect the interface cable at this Printer Carton components When you unpack the printer, make sure you connect it to the USB port of the following parts. 1 About this time. Make sure that you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that ...you have all of your computer and not to a USB port on a keyboard or non-powered USB hub. 1 About this Printer1 1 1 1 Quick Setup Guide Printer CD-ROM AC Power Cord Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assembly Interface cable 1 The interface cable is done during the...
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Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant. Network cable (For HL-5350DN and 5370DW only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 2 About this Printer Third party USB ports are not supported by Macintosh. Parallel cable 1 DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant. Network cable (For HL-5350DN and 5370DW only) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 2 About this Printer Third party USB ports are not supported by Macintosh. Parallel cable 1 DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
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Front view 1 2 3 7 9 6 4 5 8 1 Front Cover Release Button 2 Control Panel 3 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 1 (Support Flap 1) 4 Front Cover 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Face-down Output Tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 2 (Support Flap 2) About this Printer 1 1 3
Front view 1 2 3 7 9 6 4 5 8 1 Front Cover Release Button 2 Control Panel 3 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 1 (Support Flap 1) 4 Front Cover 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Face-down Output Tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 2 (Support Flap 2) About this Printer 1 1 3
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Back view 1 2 3 About this Printer 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 4 5 1 Back Cover (Back Output Tray) 2 Duplex Tray 3 AC Power Connector 4 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (Ethernet) Port (HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW only) 5 Network Activity LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) (For HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW only) 6 HL-5370DW: Wireless Activity LED 7 HL-5370DW: Wireless Setup Button 8 USB Interface Connector 9 SO-DIMM (memory) Cover 10 Parallel Interface Connector Note The printer illustration is based on HL-5370DW. 4
Back view 1 2 3 About this Printer 1 1 10 9 8 7 6 4 5 1 Back Cover (Back Output Tray) 2 Duplex Tray 3 AC Power Connector 4 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (Ethernet) Port (HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW only) 5 Network Activity LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) (For HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW only) 6 HL-5370DW: Wireless Activity LED 7 HL-5370DW: Wireless Setup Button 8 USB Interface Connector 9 SO-DIMM (memory) Cover 10 Parallel Interface Connector Note The printer illustration is based on HL-5370DW. 4
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...AC power outlet if there is an emergency. Only use the printer within the recommended power range. About this Printer Positioning the printer Read the following before you use the printer. 1 1 Power supply 1 Use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C ... a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Keep the printer horizontal when you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Do not share the same ...
...AC power outlet if there is an emergency. Only use the printer within the recommended power range. About this Printer Positioning the printer Read the following before you use the printer. 1 1 Power supply 1 Use the printer within the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C ... a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Keep the printer horizontal when you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Do not share the same ...
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... Plain Paper p p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper p Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper 6 The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 2 2 2 Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex unit for automatic duplex printing Tray 1 MP Tray ...
... Plain Paper p p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper p Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper 6 The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 2 2 2 Paper tray Multi-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex unit for automatic duplex printing Tray 1 MP Tray ...
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... sheets 1 Legal or Folio size paper is not available in .) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 3 sheets DX Choose the media type from the printer driver Envelopes Env. Thin 2 Env.
... sheets 1 Legal or Folio size paper is not available in .) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 3 sheets DX Choose the media type from the printer driver Envelopes Env. Thin 2 Env.
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... • Preprinted paper must use ink that can use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or misfeed may occur in the paper tray... (24 lb=90g/m2) Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 (Not supported) Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser labels white #5160 Envelope Antalis River series (DL) (No specific brand recommended) Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small ...
... • Preprinted paper must use ink that can use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. Use paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or misfeed may occur in the paper tray... (24 lb=90g/m2) Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 (Not supported) Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser labels white #5160 Envelope Antalis River series (DL) (No specific brand recommended) Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small ...
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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 cannot be using duplex printing. • You must choose the same paper size from a supplier ... edges with straight, well- Note • DO NOT print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. If you want. However, some envelopes may change the envelope specifications. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may have feed and print quality problems due ...
...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 cannot be using duplex printing. • You must choose the same paper size from a supplier ... edges with straight, well- Note • DO NOT print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. If you want. However, some envelopes may change the envelope specifications. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may have feed and print quality problems due ...
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Printing Methods 2 2 2 2 b While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from Tray 1, 2 or 3 Note Transparencies are firmly in the slots. 1 11 Make sure that the guides are only for Tray1. (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size. Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on page 6.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
Printing Methods 2 2 2 2 b While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from Tray 1, 2 or 3 Note Transparencies are firmly in the slots. 1 11 Make sure that the guides are only for Tray1. (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size. Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on page 6.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
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IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. 2 1 c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. 12 The side to be printed on must be face down. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Printing Methods Note For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb).
IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. 2 1 c Put paper in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. 12 The side to be printed on must be face down. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Printing Methods Note For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (bbb).