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... can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can use it quickly...
... can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can use it quickly...
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...DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks in the U.S. registered mark. Brother reserves the right to change without notice in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Hewlett Packard is a registered... trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are subject to make changes without notice. Shipment of International Business Machines Corporation....
...DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks in the U.S. registered mark. Brother reserves the right to change without notice in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. Hewlett Packard is a registered... trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are subject to make changes without notice. Shipment of International Business Machines Corporation....
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... Printing on transparencies from the paper tray 1-33 Printing on transparencies from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) ........ 1-36 Printing on transparencies from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN 1-39 Duplex Printing ...1-43 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the...Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplex printing 1-43 Manual duplex printing from the paper tray 1-43 Manual 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...
... Printing on transparencies from the paper tray 1-33 Printing on transparencies from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140) ........ 1-36 Printing on transparencies from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN 1-39 Duplex Printing ...1-43 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the...Printing on both sides of the paper (manual duplex printing 1-43 Manual duplex printing from the paper tray 1-43 Manual 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...
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Front view Front View* 1 8 2 7 3 4 Figure 1-1 1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover Release Button 4 (HL-5130 and HL-5140) Manual Feed Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Front Cover 8 Face-down Output Tray * The printer illustration is based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 6 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2
Front view Front View* 1 8 2 7 3 4 Figure 1-1 1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover Release Button 4 (HL-5130 and HL-5140) Manual Feed Tray (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Front Cover 8 Face-down Output Tray * The printer illustration is based on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 6 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2
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... 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 the table... L L L L Up to 10 sheets A4 or Letter L A4 or Letter L Up to 3 envelopes Card stock L L Select the Media type from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray or optional lower tray unit. Thick Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper size Number of paper The printer loads paper from the printer...
... 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 the table... L L L L Up to 10 sheets A4 or Letter L A4 or Letter L Up to 3 envelopes Card stock L L Select the Media type from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray or optional lower tray unit. Thick Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper size Number of paper The printer loads paper from the printer...
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on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in this section are based 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 page 1-5. Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8 For the paper you want to use ?
on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in this section are based 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 page 1-5. Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8 For the paper you want to use ?
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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. 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. 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
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. 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. 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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...- 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-12 ■ Make... sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 4 above. Repeat for each page that the paper...out of the printer, put paper in for a short distance, and then let go of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it is not, the paper may cause a jam. ■ If ...
...- 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-12 ■ Make... sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 4 above. Repeat for each page that the paper...out of the printer, put paper in for a short distance, and then let go of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it is not, the paper may cause a jam. ■ If ...
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... 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. Use this paper feed and output method when you ...want to print on thicker paper and card stock from the manual feed tray or the MP tray through to use ? Printing...
... 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. Use this paper feed and output method when you ...want to print on thicker paper and card stock from the manual feed tray or the MP tray through to use ? Printing...
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Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until the front edge of the paper. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray until you put the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until the front edge of the paper. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray until you put the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
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... printed on. 6 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is in the manual feed tray. Figure 1-21 1 - 19 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Stacking the sheets may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper... jam. ■ Do not put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a jam. ■ If you want to curl. Repeat for each sheet immediately after printing. Caution...
... printed on. 6 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is in the manual feed tray. Figure 1-21 1 - 19 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Stacking the sheets may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper... jam. ■ Do not put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a jam. ■ If you want to curl. Repeat for each sheet immediately after printing. Caution...
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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. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 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. 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. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 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. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the printer.
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A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26 Slide the paper guides to the printer. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size.
A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26 Slide the paper guides to the printer. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size.
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... you have been printed: At the back of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-32 5 Using both hands put the envelope in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds it in the figure below). Hold the envelope in this position until the front edge of the printer...
... you have been printed: At the back of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-32 5 Using both hands put the envelope in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds it in the figure below). Hold the envelope in this position until the front edge of the printer...
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... you finish the print job, close the face-up . ■ If you put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it sideways in the manual feed tray. Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to be printed face up output tray. ■ Envelope joints that... it is in the Ready state, the media may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do not put in the manual feed tray before the printer is not, the envelope may be properly folded without wrinkles or creases.
... you finish the print job, close the face-up . ■ If you put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it sideways in the manual feed tray. Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to be printed face up output tray. ■ Envelope joints that... it is in the Ready state, the media may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do not put in the manual feed tray before the printer is not, the envelope may be properly folded without wrinkles or creases.
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Printing on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Printing on transparencies You can print on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray. Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
Printing on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver. Printing on transparencies You can print on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray. Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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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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3 Send the print data to the transparency size. Slide the paper guides to the printer A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put the transparency in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds it in for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 Hold the transparency in the manual feed tray. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-46 4 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-47 5 Using both hands put a transparency in this position until its front edge touches the paper feed roller.
3 Send the print data to the transparency size. Slide the paper guides to the printer A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put the transparency in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds it in for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 Hold the transparency in the manual feed tray. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-46 4 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-47 5 Using both hands put a transparency in this position until its front edge touches the paper feed roller.
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...the Ready state, the media may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do not put more than one transparency in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may not be ejected without being printed on. 6 After the printed transparency comes out of the printer..., put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 5 on the manual feed tray. Repeat for each transparency immediately after printing. ■ Make sure that you want to curl.
...the Ready state, the media may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do not put more than one transparency in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may not be ejected without being printed on. 6 After the printed transparency comes out of the printer..., put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 5 on the manual feed tray. Repeat for each transparency immediately after printing. ■ Make sure that you want to curl.
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...may wrinkle. ■ If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it , with the side to be Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in the MP tray. 4 The printer will automatically print all the even-numbered pages on one side... . Follow the instructions on the computer screen. For more information about how to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 or later all enable duplex printing. Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab select the Paper Source to the top of the stack of unprinted paper.) 1 - 43 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Duplex Printing...
...may wrinkle. ■ If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it , with the side to be Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in the MP tray. 4 The printer will automatically print all the even-numbered pages on one side... . Follow the instructions on the computer screen. For more information about how to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 or later all enable duplex printing. Manual duplex printing from the Basic tab select the Paper Source to the top of the stack of unprinted paper.) 1 - 43 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Duplex Printing...