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Version 3 Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you need to. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you use the printer. You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. You must set up the hardware and ...you can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use the Quick...
Version 3 Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you need to. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you use the printer. You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. You must set up the hardware and ...you can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use the Quick...
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You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer. Remember these useful tips when you use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. I Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the printer properly and do not damage it.
You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer. Remember these useful tips when you use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. I Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the printer properly and do not damage it.
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... liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. When you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam or replace parts, make sure you open ...the front or back cover of the printer. Cleaning with wet hands - it might give you an electrical shock...
... liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. When you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam or replace parts, make sure you open ...the front or back cover of the printer. Cleaning with wet hands - it might give you an electrical shock...
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...a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other countries, and TrueType® is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L... but not limited to make changes without notice. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the publication. ©2004 Brother Industries Ltd. The Printer should also be responsible for any damage during transit. and other errors relating to avoid ...
...a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. All other countries, and TrueType® is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P, 6L, 5P, 5L, 4, 4L... but not limited to make changes without notice. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the publication. ©2004 Brother Industries Ltd. The Printer should also be responsible for any damage during transit. and other errors relating to avoid ...
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... 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 of the paper (automatic duplex printing 1-47 Guidelines for automatic duplex printing 1-47 2 Driver and software ...2-1 Printer driver ...2-1 For Windows® 95/98/Me...
... 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 of the paper (automatic duplex printing 1-47 Guidelines for automatic duplex printing 1-47 2 Driver and software ...2-1 Printer driver ...2-1 For Windows® 95/98/Me...
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...printer driver ...3-8 Printer Settings ...3-9 Using the control panel button 3-9 Using the printer driver ...3-9 Print fonts (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Using the control panel button 3-10 Using the printer driver (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Network factory default setting (For HL...17 7 Appendix ...A-1 Printer specifications ...A-1 Important information for choosing your paper A-6 8 Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries B-1 Brother Numbers ...B-1 Important information: Regulations B-2 Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only B-2 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance...
...printer driver ...3-8 Printer Settings ...3-9 Using the control panel button 3-9 Using the printer driver ...3-9 Print fonts (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Using the control panel button 3-10 Using the printer driver (Not available for HL-5130 3-10 Network factory default setting (For HL...17 7 Appendix ...A-1 Printer specifications ...A-1 Important information for choosing your paper A-6 8 Appendix (For Europe and Other Countries B-1 Brother Numbers ...B-1 Important information: Regulations B-2 Radio interference (220 to 240 volt model only B-2 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance...
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...a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. ■ Do not connect the USB cable to a non-powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1\ About this printer What is not a standard accessory. ■ Some computers have all of your PC. ■ Please make sure that you use a USB cable, make sure... that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 1 Printer 2 Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 3 Quick Setup Guide 4 CD-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may be slightly different than the one in ...
...a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. ■ Do not connect the USB cable to a non-powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1\ About this printer What is not a standard accessory. ■ Some computers have all of your PC. ■ Please make sure that you use a USB cable, make sure... that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 1 Printer 2 Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 3 Quick Setup Guide 4 CD-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may be slightly different than the one in ...
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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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Back view Back view* 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-2 1 Face-up Output Tray 2 Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 3 AC Power Connector 4 Parallel Interface Connector 5 USB Interface Connector 6 Side Cover 7 (HL-5170DN) 10/100BASE-TX Port 8 (HL-5170DN) LED (Light-emitting Diode) * The printer illustration is based on HL-5170DN. 8 7 6 5 1 - 3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
Back view Back view* 1 2 3 4 Figure 1-2 1 Face-up Output Tray 2 Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 3 AC Power Connector 4 Parallel Interface Connector 5 USB Interface Connector 6 Side Cover 7 (HL-5170DN) 10/100BASE-TX Port 8 (HL-5170DN) LED (Light-emitting Diode) * The printer illustration is based on HL-5170DN. 8 7 6 5 1 - 3 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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...that you have to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. ■ Do not put objects on a flat, horizontal surface. ■ Keep the printer clean. If you use the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. Keep a gap of approximately 100 mm (4 in.) between the ventilation hole and the... wall. ■ Do not put the printer in a dusty place. ■ Do not put it can be no longer than 5 meters (16½ feet). Do not share the same power circuit with...
...that you have to open flames or salty or corrosive gasses. ■ Do not put objects on a flat, horizontal surface. ■ Keep the printer clean. If you use the printer. Use a voltage regulator if the power source is blocked. Keep a gap of approximately 100 mm (4 in.) between the ventilation hole and the... wall. ■ Do not put the printer in a dusty place. ■ Do not put it can be no longer than 5 meters (16½ feet). Do not share the same power circuit with...
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... Envelopes - The names for 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 .) 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) Tray 2 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) 1 - 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Media type Plain paper...
... Envelopes - The names for 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 .) 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) Tray 2 A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), Executive, A5 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) 1 - 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Media type Plain paper...
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Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels ... paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage your paper on page A-6.
Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer, see Important information for plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels ... paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage your paper on page A-6.
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... in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) B6 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 1 - 7 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printable area When using PCL emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown below.
... in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) B6 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 4.2 mm (0.17 in.) 5.0 mm (0.19 in.) 1 - 7 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printable area When using PCL emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown below.
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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, see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in this section are based on page 1-5. 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?
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, see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in this section are based on page 1-5. 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?
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Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Figure 1-5 3 While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 2 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Figure 1-5 3 While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
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Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼). Check that paper is inserted fully into the printer. 4 Put paper in the printer. Check that is flat in the tray, or paper jams may occur. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that the paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of the paper at the front of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray at all four corners. Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of the tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray.
Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼). Check that paper is inserted fully into the printer. 4 Put paper in the printer. Check that is flat in the tray, or paper jams may occur. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that the paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of the paper at the front of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray at all four corners. Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of the tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray.
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Figure 1-9 If you choose not to pull out the output tray support flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after they come out of the printer. 6 Send the print data to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. Pull up the output tray support flap to the printer. 1 - 11 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
Figure 1-9 If you choose not to pull out the output tray support flap, we recommend that you remove printed pages immediately after they come out of the printer. 6 Send the print data to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray. Pull up the output tray support flap to the printer. 1 - 11 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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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. 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. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer.
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. 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. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer.
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...that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put paper in the next sheet of the paper. If it is not, the paper may not be fed ...same time, or it may be ejected without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 4 above. Repeat for a short distance, and then let go of paper... the manual feed tray. Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for each page that the paper is in the Ready state, the media may...
...that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put paper in the next sheet of the paper. If it is not, the paper may not be fed ...same time, or it may be ejected without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in Step 4 above. Repeat for a short distance, and then let go of paper... the manual feed tray. Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for each page that the paper is in the Ready state, the media may...
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Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 14 Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the multi-purpose tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.
Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 14 Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) The printer automatically turns on the MP Tray mode when you put paper in the multi-purpose tray. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the printer driver.