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...frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You can find a printed copy in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to -speech' software. You can also read ... Quick Setup Guide to . Version 3 EN-US_Can Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or accessing it quickly if you need to set up the printer. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5240 HL-5250DN series For visually-impaired users You can read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can...
...frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. You can find a printed copy in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to -speech' software. You can also read ... Quick Setup Guide to . Version 3 EN-US_Can Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com or accessing it quickly if you need to set up the printer. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5240 HL-5250DN series For visually-impaired users You can read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can...
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... respond to a situation that are not compatible with other objects. Notes tell you how you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the printer or other features. i Hot Surface icons warn you to devices and operations that are hot. Using this guide Symbols used in this guide We use.... Electrical Hazard icons alert you what to do to touch machine parts that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with the printer. Improper Setup icons alert you not to prevent possible personal injury.
... respond to a situation that are not compatible with other objects. Notes tell you how you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the printer or other features. i Hot Surface icons warn you to devices and operations that are hot. Using this guide Symbols used in this guide We use.... Electrical Hazard icons alert you what to do to touch machine parts that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with the printer. Improper Setup icons alert you not to prevent possible personal injury.
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...open the front or back cover of the printer will be extremely hot. Safety precautions To use the printer safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside of the printer, make sure that you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown... in the illustration. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. Inside the printer (Front View) Open the back cover (...
...open the front or back cover of the printer will be extremely hot. Safety precautions To use the printer safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside of the printer, make sure that you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown... in the illustration. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. Inside the printer (Front View) Open the back cover (...
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...remove or damage the caution labels located on or around the fuser. CAUTION Cleaning the outside surface of the printer. • DO NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up... scattered toner. Cleaning with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. Carefully clean the toner dust with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of it...
...remove or damage the caution labels located on or around the fuser. CAUTION Cleaning the outside surface of the printer. • DO NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up... scattered toner. Cleaning with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. Carefully clean the toner dust with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of it...
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... specifications of this product are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Brother reserves the right to avoid any damage during transit. We recommend that you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to make changes without notice. All other terms and brand and ...4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. in the U.S. SuSE is a registered trade mark of Red Hat. RED HAT is a registered trade mark of SuSE Linux AG...
... specifications of this product are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Brother reserves the right to avoid any damage during transit. We recommend that you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to make changes without notice. All other terms and brand and ...4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are registered trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. in the U.S. SuSE is a registered trade mark of Red Hat. RED HAT is a registered trade mark of SuSE Linux AG...
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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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... cartridge ...62 Drum unit ...68 Replacing periodic maintenance parts...72 Cleaning ...73 Cleaning the outside of the printer...73 Cleaning the inside of the printer...74 Cleaning the corona wire...77 7 Troubleshooting Identifying your problem ...79 Error messages in the Status Monitor ... Network problems...98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB ...98 Printing from DOS ...98 BR-Script 3 ...99 A Appendix Printer specifications...100 Engine ...100 Controller ...101 Software ...102 Control panel ...102 Paper handling ...102 Media specifications ...103 Supplies ...103 Dimensions / ...
... cartridge ...62 Drum unit ...68 Replacing periodic maintenance parts...72 Cleaning ...73 Cleaning the outside of the printer...73 Cleaning the inside of the printer...74 Cleaning the corona wire...77 7 Troubleshooting Identifying your problem ...79 Error messages in the Status Monitor ... Network problems...98 Other problems ...98 For Macintosh® with USB ...98 Printing from DOS ...98 BR-Script 3 ...99 A Appendix Printer specifications...100 Engine ...100 Controller ...101 Software ...102 Control panel ...102 Paper handling ...102 Media specifications ...103 Supplies ...103 Dimensions / ...
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...the USB cable to the USB connector of the following parts. Use a shielded interface cable that is not a standard accessory. When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all of your PC. Make sure that you connect it to a non-powered hub or a Macintosh® keyboard...a USB interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant. Network cable (For HL-5250DN) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 1 Printer CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly AC power cord Interface cable...
...the USB cable to the USB connector of the following parts. Use a shielded interface cable that is not a standard accessory. When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all of your PC. Make sure that you connect it to a non-powered hub or a Macintosh® keyboard...a USB interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant. Network cable (For HL-5250DN) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 1 Printer CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly AC power cord Interface cable...
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Front view 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 8 1 Front cover release button 2 Control panel 3 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap) 4 Front cover 5 Paper tray 6 Power switch 7 Face-down output tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 1. About this Printer 2
Front view 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 8 1 Front cover release button 2 Control panel 3 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap) 4 Front cover 5 Paper tray 6 Power switch 7 Face-down output tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 1. About this Printer 2
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About this Printer 8 7 6 5 4 1 Back cover 2 Duplex Tray (For HL-5250DN) 3 AC power connector 4 HL-5250DN: Network status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 5 HL-5250DN: 10/100BASE-TX port 6 USB interface connector 7 DIMM cover 8 Parallel interface connector Note The printer illustration is based on HL-5250DN. 3 Back view 1 2 3 1.
About this Printer 8 7 6 5 4 1 Back cover 2 Duplex Tray (For HL-5250DN) 3 AC power connector 4 HL-5250DN: Network status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 5 HL-5250DN: 10/100BASE-TX port 6 USB interface connector 7 DIMM cover 8 Parallel interface connector Note The printer illustration is based on HL-5250DN. 3 Back view 1 2 3 1.
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... that is an emergency. Only use the printer within the recommended power range. If you use the printer. Keep a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near an AC power outlet, so that contain magnets ...voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. 1. About this Printer Positioning the printer Read the following ranges of vibration and shocks. 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 ...
... that is an emergency. Only use the printer within the recommended power range. If you use the printer. Keep a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near an AC power outlet, so that contain magnets ...voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. 1. About this Printer Positioning the printer Read the following ranges of vibration and shocks. 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 ...
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... g/m2 to 161 g/m2 p (28 to 43 lb) Transparency p p Up to 10 sheets Up to the 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.... Thick 5 Thin Env. The names for automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Tray 1 MP Tray Tray 2 / Tray 3 DX When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to 10 sheets Labels A4 or Letter...
... g/m2 to 161 g/m2 p (28 to 43 lb) Transparency p p Up to 10 sheets Up to the 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.... Thick 5 Thin Env. The names for automatic duplex printing (For HL-5250DN) Tray 1 MP Tray Tray 2 / Tray 3 DX When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to 10 sheets Labels A4 or Letter...
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... a paper jam or misfeed may cause a paper jam or damage your paper on page 105. 6 Printing Methods Paper size Number of approximately 5%. This printer can use with a moisture content of sheets (80 g/m2 / 21 lb) MP Tray Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in.) Length: ...132; Use neutral paper. CAUTION DO NOT use paper that is not available in the printer. Recommended paper Europe USA Plain paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2 Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 N/A...
... a paper jam or misfeed may cause a paper jam or damage your paper on page 105. 6 Printing Methods Paper size Number of approximately 5%. This printer can use with a moisture content of sheets (80 g/m2 / 21 lb) MP Tray Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in.) Length: ...132; Use neutral paper. CAUTION DO NOT use paper that is not available in the printer. Recommended paper Europe USA Plain paper Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2 Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 N/A...
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... any Brother warranty or service agreement. This damage is not covered under any of the types of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. ... be using duplex printing. • For proper printing, you use envelopes that have been badly made of baggy or flimsy construction. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using the ...
... any Brother warranty or service agreement. This damage is not covered under any of the types of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. ... be using duplex printing. • For proper printing, you use envelopes that have been badly made of baggy or flimsy construction. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. • Do not print envelopes using the ...
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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. 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
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Printing Methods c While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. d Put paper in the slots. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the paper tray. 1 Legal size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the tray, and below the maximum paper mark (b). 10 For legal size paper 1, press in the paper-guide release lever and pull out the back of the printer. 2.
Printing Methods c While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. d Put paper in the slots. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the paper tray. 1 Legal size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the tray, and below the maximum paper mark (b). 10 For legal size paper 1, press in the paper-guide release lever and pull out the back of the printer. 2.
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g Send the print data to curl. 11 Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. 2. Note • The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . • When printing on transparencies, remove each page as soon as it is completely inserted into the printer. Make sure that it comes out of the printer. f Lift up the support flap to be printed on must be face down output tray, or remove each transparency at once after printing. Printing Methods e Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
g Send the print data to curl. 11 Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. 2. Note • The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . • When printing on transparencies, remove each page as soon as it is completely inserted into the printer. Make sure that it comes out of the printer. f Lift up the support flap to be printed on must be face down output tray, or remove each transparency at once after printing. Printing Methods e Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
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Printing Methods 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 12 a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is automatically turned on page 5. 2. For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is put in the multi-purpose tray.
Printing Methods 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 12 a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is automatically turned on page 5. 2. For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is put in the multi-purpose tray.
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Printing Methods c Pull out the MP tray support flap (1). 1 d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it gently. 2. b Open the MP tray and lower it comes out of the printer. 13
Printing Methods c Pull out the MP tray support flap (1). 1 d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it gently. 2. b Open the MP tray and lower it comes out of the printer. 13
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g Send the print data to curl. 14 Make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper mark (b) on transparencies, remove each transparency at once after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. Note • The side to fit the paper size. Printing Methods e Put paper in first. • When printing on both sides of the paper) in the MP tray. f While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to be printed on must be face up with the leading edge (top of the tray. 2.
g Send the print data to curl. 14 Make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper mark (b) on transparencies, remove each transparency at once after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. Note • The side to fit the paper size. Printing Methods e Put paper in first. • When printing on both sides of the paper) in the MP tray. f While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to be printed on must be face up with the leading edge (top of the tray. 2.