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... so you can use it quickly if you can use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. Please use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech...
... so you can use it quickly if you can use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. Please use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN User's Guide For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech...
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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. Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the printer. You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. I
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. Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the printer. You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. I
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...use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. 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. it might give you have turned off the power switch and unplugged... the printer from the AC power outlet. They will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. II ...
...use cleaning materials that contain ammonia. 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. it might give you have turned off the power switch and unplugged... the printer from the AC power outlet. They will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. II ...
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... of Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PostScript® and PostScript® 3TM are registered trademarks of their respective companies. registered mark. Compilation ... save and use the original packaging. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Brother Industries Ltd., this User's Guide are registered trademarks of the Printer If for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including...
... of Seiko Epson Corporation. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PostScript® and PostScript® 3TM are registered trademarks of their respective companies. registered mark. Compilation ... save and use the original packaging. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Brother Industries Ltd., this User's Guide are registered trademarks of the Printer If for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including...
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... 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, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP 2-1 For...
... 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, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP 2-1 For...
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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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Interface cable ■ An interface cable is not a standard accessory. ■ Some computers have all 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 differ from one country to another. 3 4 5 The ... the USB cable to the USB connector of your PC. ■ Please make sure that you have a USB and a parallel port. 1\ About this printer What is in . Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface you are going to use. ■ Most parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but...
Interface cable ■ An interface cable is not a standard accessory. ■ Some computers have all 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 differ from one country to another. 3 4 5 The ... the USB cable to the USB connector of your PC. ■ Please make sure that you have a USB and a parallel port. 1\ About this printer What is in . Please buy the appropriate cable for the interface you are going to use. ■ Most parallel cables support bi-directional communication, but...
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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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...of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) ■ The printer should be no longer than 5 meters (16½ feet). Power source: USA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC... 220 to put objects on a flat, horizontal surface. ■ Keep the printer clean. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 4 If you have to 240 V, 50/60 Hz The power cord, including extensions, should be used in a well-ventilated room. ■...
...of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation) ■ The printer should be no longer than 5 meters (16½ feet). Power source: USA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50/60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC... 220 to put objects on a flat, horizontal surface. ■ Keep the printer clean. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 4 If you have to 240 V, 50/60 Hz The power cord, including extensions, should be used in a well-ventilated room. ■...
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...sheets A4 or Letter L A4 or Letter L Up to the page for HL-5130) While looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can I use? Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Thicker paper Envelopes... 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...
...sheets A4 or Letter L A4 or Letter L Up to the page for HL-5130) While looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can I use? Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper Bond paper Thick paper or Thicker paper Transparencies Thicker paper Envelopes... 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...
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... paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use recycled paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. Recommended paper... 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.
... paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for choosing your printer. To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use recycled paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. Recommended paper... 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.
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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. on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on page 1-5. 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 ? Printing methods Printing on plain paper You can I use , see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in the printer driver.
Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on page 1-5. 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 ? Printing methods Printing on plain paper You can I use , see What kind of paper can print on plain paper from the paper tray Illustrations in the printer driver.
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Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-5 3 While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. 2 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-5 3 While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. 2 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
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ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Check that the paper is inserted fully into the printer. 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 printer. Check that paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of the paper at all four corners. Check that is below the maximum paper mark (▼). 4 Put paper in the tray, or paper jams may occur. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that it is flat in the tray at the front of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray.
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10 Check that the paper is inserted fully into the printer. 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 printer. Check that paper is going to be printed on (blank side) face down, with the top of the paper at all four corners. Check that is below the maximum paper mark (▼). 4 Put paper in the tray, or paper jams may occur. Figure 1-7 Do not put the side that it is flat in the tray at the front of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) 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. 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
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. 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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... and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. 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. Slide the paper guides to... print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER If it is not, the paper may cause a jam. ■ If you put paper in for each page ... ejected without being printed on. 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in the proper position on ) in the manual feed tray ...
... and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. 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. Slide the paper guides to... print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER If it is not, the paper may cause a jam. ■ If you put paper in for each page ... ejected without being printed on. 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in the proper position on ) in the manual feed tray ...
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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.