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.../ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to . Version A USA Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5340D HL-5350DN HL-5370DW For visually-impaired users You can read this User's Guide thoroughly before you need to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Keep the ...
.../ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to . Version A USA Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5340D HL-5350DN HL-5370DW For visually-impaired users You can read this User's Guide thoroughly before you need to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Keep the ...
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... procedures you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Notes tell you how you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the printer or other features. i Electrical Hazard icons alert you not to prevent possible minor injuries. Hot Surface icons warn you to a situation that are hot. Important...
... procedures you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Notes tell you how you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the printer or other features. i Electrical Hazard icons alert you not to prevent possible minor injuries. Hot Surface icons warn you to a situation that are hot. Important...
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... make sure that you have turned off the power completely. This product must be a remote risk of an emergency, you use the printer safely If you DO NOT follow these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes ...recommend that is fully inserted. ii In case of electric shock from the AC power outlet to shut off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. There may be installed near an AC power outlet that you must disconnect the power cord from lightning. Lightning and...
... make sure that you have turned off the power completely. This product must be a remote risk of an emergency, you use the printer safely If you DO NOT follow these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes ...recommend that is fully inserted. ii In case of electric shock from the AC power outlet to shut off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. There may be installed near an AC power outlet that you must disconnect the power cord from lightning. Lightning and...
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... NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from babies and children. See Cleaning on page 106 for how to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to local ... use flammable substances, any type of spray or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to report a gas leak in the packaging of the printer: Make sure that contain ammonia. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the leak. DO NOT use a vacuum...
... NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from babies and children. See Cleaning on page 106 for how to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to local ... use flammable substances, any type of spray or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to report a gas leak in the packaging of the printer: Make sure that contain ammonia. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the leak. DO NOT use a vacuum...
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...pool. DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open the front cover or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or... magnetic fields. DO NOT use this , you may get burned. iv To prevent injury, when you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the machine. Inside the printer (Front View) Open the back cover (Back View) Avoid placing your machine in a wet basement or near heaters, air conditioners...
...pool. DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open the front cover or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or... magnetic fields. DO NOT use this , you may get burned. iv To prevent injury, when you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the machine. Inside the printer (Front View) Open the back cover (Back View) Avoid placing your machine in a wet basement or near heaters, air conditioners...
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...International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. and other countries. IBM is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. vi AMD is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. We recommend that you must ship your printer..., carefully package the printer to the publication. © 2008 Brother Industries Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks...
...International Business Machines Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. and other countries. IBM is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. vi AMD is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. We recommend that you must ship your printer..., carefully package the printer to the publication. © 2008 Brother Industries Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks...
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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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...keyboard or non-powered USB hub. 1 Connecting the interface cable is done during the printer driver installation process. DO NOT connect the interface cable at 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 not a standard accessory. About this time. 1 About this Printer Carton components When you unpack the printer, make sure you use a USB 2.0 ...
...keyboard or non-powered USB hub. 1 Connecting the interface cable is done during the printer driver installation process. DO NOT connect the interface cable at 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 not a standard accessory. About this time. 1 About this Printer Carton components When you unpack the printer, make sure you use a USB 2.0 ...
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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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If you carry it can be no longer than 5 meters (16.5 feet). Use a voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. About this Printer Positioning the printer Read the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity:...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 cannot avoid using the printer with other high-powered appliances, such as a desk that is free of vibration ...
If you carry it can be no longer than 5 meters (16.5 feet). Use a voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. About this Printer Positioning the printer Read the following ranges of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity:...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 cannot avoid using the printer with other high-powered appliances, such as a desk that is free of vibration ...
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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 ...) p p p Up to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table. Printing Methods2 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver 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 ...) p p p Up to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table. Printing Methods2 2 Printing Methods 2 About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper p p Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper p Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper 6
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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.
... 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.
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... temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use recycled paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Printing Methods Recommended paper 2 Plain paper Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 USA Xerox 4200 20 lb 2 Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb...
... temperature of the printer's fusing process (200 degrees centigrade). • If you use recycled paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Printing Methods Recommended paper 2 Plain paper Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 USA Xerox 4200 20 lb 2 Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb...
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... due to make sure that the print results are made of paper that were previously printed by a laser printer. DO NOT use any Brother warranty or service agreement. This damage is not covered under any of the types of envelopes listed above...DO NOT print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. A suitable envelope should not be thicker than the paper weight specifications for your printer. You are of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have been badly made . Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers ...
... due to make sure that the print results are made of paper that were previously printed by a laser printer. DO NOT use any Brother warranty or service agreement. This damage is not covered under any of the types of envelopes listed above...DO NOT print envelopes using the envelopes in a laser printer. A suitable envelope should not be thicker than the paper weight specifications for your printer. You are of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have been badly made . Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers ...
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Make sure that the guides are only for Tray1. (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size. 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 page 6.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing 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 2 2 2 2 b While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to use, see About paper on page 6.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from Tray 1, 2 or 3 Note Transparencies are firmly in the slots. 1 11
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IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. 2 1 c Put paper in the printer. The side to be printed on must be face down. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. 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). Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. 12
IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. 2 1 c Put paper in the printer. The side to be printed on must be face down. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray, and make sure that it will feed properly. 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). Make sure that the paper is completely inserted into the printer. 12