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... surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. When you an electrical shock. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam or replace parts, make sure you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. II Caution Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning...
... surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. When you an electrical shock. Before you clean the printer, clear a paper jam or replace parts, make sure you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. II Caution Use water or neutral detergents for cleaning...
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... ...6-3 Paper handling ...6-5 Paper jams and how to clear them 6-6 Other problems ...6-11 For Macintosh® with USB ...6-11 Improving the print quality ...6-11 Solving print problems ...6-17 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...
... ...6-3 Paper handling ...6-5 Paper jams and how to clear them 6-6 Other problems ...6-11 For Macintosh® with USB ...6-11 Improving the print quality ...6-11 Solving print problems ...6-17 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...
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... not use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage your paper on page A-6. To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer...
... not use ink jet paper, or it may cause a paper jam and damage your paper on page A-6. To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer...
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Check that is flat in the tray at the front of the tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of the paper at all four corners. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that paper is inserted fully into the printer. Check that the paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray. Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼). 4 Put paper in the tray, or paper jams may occur.
Check that is flat in the tray at the front of the tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of the paper at all four corners. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that paper is inserted fully into the printer. Check that the paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray. Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼). 4 Put paper in the tray, or paper jams may occur.
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...manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the proper position on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the paper. Repeat for each page that the paper is not, the paper may not 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...
...manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the proper position on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the paper. Repeat for each page that the paper is not, the paper may not 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...
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If it is straight and in the proper position on both sides of the tray and remains under the maximum paper height guides on the MP tray. Figure 1-15 Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the MP tray, make sure it gently. 3 Pull out the MP tray support flap. 2 Open the MP tray and lower it touches the back of the tray. Figure 1-13 MP tray support flap Figure 1-14 4 When putting paper in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 1 - 15 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
If it is straight and in the proper position on both sides of the tray and remains under the maximum paper height guides on the MP tray. Figure 1-15 Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the MP tray, make sure it gently. 3 Pull out the MP tray support flap. 2 Open the MP tray and lower it touches the back of the tray. Figure 1-13 MP tray support flap Figure 1-14 4 When putting paper in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 1 - 15 ABOUT THIS PRINTER
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...Step 5 above. Caution Remove each page that the paper is in the Ready state, the media may cause a paper jam or the paper to print. 7 Close the face-up output tray. If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. ■ Do not put more than one piece... of paper as in the manual feed tray. Repeat for...
...Step 5 above. Caution Remove each page that the paper is in the Ready state, the media may cause a paper jam or the paper to print. 7 Close the face-up output tray. If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. ■ Do not put more than one piece... of paper as in the manual feed tray. Repeat for...
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... data to fit the paper size. Figure 1-26 When you put paper in the MP tray. If it gently into the tray. ■ The top of the paper stack must be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 6 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to the printer.... 8 Close the face-up . ■ Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it is ...
... data to fit the paper size. Figure 1-26 When you put paper in the MP tray. If it gently into the tray. ■ The top of the paper stack must be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 6 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to the printer.... 8 Close the face-up . ■ Put the leading edge (top of the paper) in first and push it is ...
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Caution Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Figure 1-27 1 - 23 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the paper to curl.
Caution Remove each sheet immediately after printing. Figure 1-27 1 - 23 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the paper to curl.
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... of the envelopes you must 'fan' the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. ■ Do not put in a pile ■ that are made of paper that weighs more than two pieces of paper. Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. ■ Do not print envelopes using duplex printing...
... of the envelopes you must 'fan' the stack to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. ■ Do not put in a pile ■ that are made of paper that weighs more than two pieces of paper. Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. ■ Do not print envelopes using duplex printing...
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...is not, the transparency 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. ■ ... 1 - 38 Repeat for each transparency immediately after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a jam. ■ If you finish the print job, close the face-up output tray. If it may cause a paper jam or the transparency to print. 7 After you put in the next transparency as described in the ...
...is not, the transparency 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. ■ ... 1 - 38 Repeat for each transparency immediately after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a jam. ■ If you finish the print job, close the face-up output tray. If it may cause a paper jam or the transparency to print. 7 After you put in the next transparency as described in the ...
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Caution Remove each transparency immediately after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to be printed on must be face up. ■ Put the leading edge (top of the transparencies) in first and push it gently into the tray. ■ The top of the transparency stack must be under the maximum paper height guides that are on both sides of the tray. 8 After you put transparencies in the MP tray, please remember the following: ■ The side to curl. When you finish printing, close the face-up output tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 42
Caution Remove each transparency immediately after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to be printed on must be face up. ■ Put the leading edge (top of the transparencies) in first and push it gently into the tray. ■ The top of the transparency stack must be under the maximum paper height guides that are on both sides of the tray. 8 After you put transparencies in the MP tray, please remember the following: ■ The side to curl. When you finish printing, close the face-up output tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 42
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... the side to be printed on the other side of the paper. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 44 If there is a paper jam, see Paper jams and how to clear them , or you may get paper jams. ■ You should not use very thin or very thick paper. ■ When you use the manual duplex function, it is going ... and HL-5140) Caution ■ Before you put the paper in the manual feed tray with the side that is possible that there may be printed on page 6-6. 1 Choose the Manual Duplex printing mode from the Advanced tab, and from the Basic tab select the Paper Source to be paper jams or poor print ...
... the side to be printed on the other side of the paper. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 44 If there is a paper jam, see Paper jams and how to clear them , or you may get paper jams. ■ You should not use very thin or very thick paper. ■ When you use the manual duplex function, it is going ... and HL-5140) Caution ■ Before you put the paper in the manual feed tray with the side that is possible that there may be printed on page 6-6. 1 Choose the Manual Duplex printing mode from the Advanced tab, and from the Basic tab select the Paper Source to be paper jams or poor print ...
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...59 4 Repeat Step 3 until you have printed all the even-numbered pages. Place the paper with the side to be printed on (the blank side) face up . Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Caution ■ Before putting the sheets back in the MP tray, you will... have to straighten them in the MP tray with the side that there may get paper jams. ■ You should not use very thin or very thick...
...59 4 Repeat Step 3 until you have printed all the even-numbered pages. Place the paper with the side to be printed on (the blank side) face up . Manual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Caution ■ Before putting the sheets back in the MP tray, you will... have to straighten them in the MP tray with the side that there may get paper jams. ■ You should not use very thin or very thick...
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...sure the lever on both sides of the paper (automatic duplex printing) This section is set for the proper paper size. Letter or Legal size A4 size Figure 1-61 1 - 47 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on the Duplex tray is for HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. Guidelines for automatic duplex printing ■...; Use A4, Letter or Legal size plain paper. ■ If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it back in the paper tray. ■ You should use the duplex printing function, the printing quality becomes worse or paper jam ...
...sure the lever on both sides of the paper (automatic duplex printing) This section is set for the proper paper size. Letter or Legal size A4 size Figure 1-61 1 - 47 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on the Duplex tray is for HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. Guidelines for automatic duplex printing ■...; Use A4, Letter or Legal size plain paper. ■ If paper is curled, straighten it and then put it back in the paper tray. ■ You should use the duplex printing function, the printing quality becomes worse or paper jam ...
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... 3 - 4 CONTROL PANEL No Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Install the Duplex tray into the printer. Front Cover Open Close the front cover of the printer. See Paper jams and how to the correct position. Then press the...HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Move the Duplex lever to clear them on plain paper in Chapter 1. See page 6-9. Jam Clear Cover Open Close the jam clear cover of the printer. If the printer does not start printing again. LED Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-10 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-11 Printer status Paper jam Clear the paper jam. No paper Put paper...
... 3 - 4 CONTROL PANEL No Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Install the Duplex tray into the printer. Front Cover Open Close the front cover of the printer. See Paper jams and how to the correct position. Then press the...HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) Move the Duplex lever to clear them on plain paper in Chapter 1. See page 6-9. Jam Clear Cover Open Close the jam clear cover of the printer. If the printer does not start printing again. LED Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-10 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 3-11 Printer status Paper jam Clear the paper jam. No paper Put paper...
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Paper handling See Paper handling on page 6-5 and Paper jams and how to the correct printer port. Printout is incorrect... blinking See LED is blinking on page 3-1. Status Monitor Error Message appears See Error messages in the paper tray. ■ The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and the computer. ■ The... 6-11. Pages are printed, however there are installed properly. ■ The front cover is fully closed. ■ Paper is inserted properly in the status monitor on page 6-17. 6 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Troubleshooting Identifying your problem First, check...
Paper handling See Paper handling on page 6-5 and Paper jams and how to the correct printer port. Printout is incorrect... blinking See LED is blinking on page 3-1. Status Monitor Error Message appears See Error messages in the paper tray. ■ The interface cable is securely connected to the printer and the computer. ■ The... 6-11. Pages are printed, however there are installed properly. ■ The front cover is fully closed. ■ Paper is inserted properly in the status monitor on page 6-17. 6 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 6 Troubleshooting Identifying your problem First, check...
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... HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) Memory Full No Paper Tray1 No Paper Tray2 No Paper Manual Feed No Paper Multi Purpose Tray Jam Tray 1 Jam Tray 2 Jam Inside Jam Rear Jam Multi Purpose Tray Jam Duplex (For HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) Duplex Size Error (For HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) No Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) Duplex Lever Error (For HL-5150D / HL-...curled, straighten it is off. For HL-5130, put a new stack of the Status Monitor in the paper tray, make sure it before printing. The default setting for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Error messages in the...
... HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) Memory Full No Paper Tray1 No Paper Tray2 No Paper Manual Feed No Paper Multi Purpose Tray Jam Tray 1 Jam Tray 2 Jam Inside Jam Rear Jam Multi Purpose Tray Jam Duplex (For HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) Duplex Size Error (For HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) No Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D / HL-5170DN) Duplex Lever Error (For HL-5150D / HL-...curled, straighten it is off. For HL-5130, put a new stack of the Status Monitor in the paper tray, make sure it before printing. The default setting for the error message that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. Error messages in the...
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on the specified paper. (For HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN with optional lower tray unit) Recommendation ■ If there is paper in the paper tray, make sure that you should straighten it before printing. A paper jam has occurred. If the paper is selected. 6 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING The printer will not feed ... software must be set up output tray. ■ Make sure that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. This is selected in the page setup or document setup menu of paper can feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. Sometimes it is helpful to print...
on the specified paper. (For HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN with optional lower tray unit) Recommendation ■ If there is paper in the paper tray, make sure that you should straighten it before printing. A paper jam has occurred. If the paper is selected. 6 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING The printer will not feed ... software must be set up output tray. ■ Make sure that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. This is selected in the page setup or document setup menu of paper can feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. Sometimes it is helpful to print...
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...still does not start printing automatically, press the Go button. Figure 6-2 If the jammed paper is removed completely by lighting the control panel LEDs as follows. Paper jams and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates it by using the optional lower tray unit, check for...automatically. Clear the jammed paper as shown below. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 6-1 After you open the front cover or face-up output tray of paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. Then try printing again. ■ If a paper jam occurs when using ...
...still does not start printing automatically, press the Go button. Figure 6-2 If the jammed paper is removed completely by lighting the control panel LEDs as follows. Paper jams and how to clear them When a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates it by using the optional lower tray unit, check for...automatically. Clear the jammed paper as shown below. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 6-1 After you open the front cover or face-up output tray of paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. Then try printing again. ■ If a paper jam occurs when using ...