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Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. You can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and ...the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before 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 if you need to. You must set up the hardware...
Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. You can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and ...the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before 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 if you need to. You must set up the hardware...
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... Brother Industries Ltd., this User's Guide are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. and other countries, and TrueType® is a trademark of International ... are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. registered mark. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. The...
... Brother Industries Ltd., this User's Guide are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. and other countries, and TrueType® is a trademark of International ... are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. registered mark. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. The...
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...33 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 ...
...33 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 ...
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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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... or Thicker paper Paper size Number of paper can jump to 3 envelopes Card stock L L Select the Media type from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray or optional lower tray unit. Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper Bond paper Thick... for each printing method by clicking L 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 the paper trays in the table.
... or Thicker paper Paper size Number of paper can jump to 3 envelopes Card stock L L Select the Media type from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray or optional lower tray unit. Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain paper Bond paper Thick... for each printing method by clicking L 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 the paper trays in the table.
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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 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 on page 1-5. 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 ? 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 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 on page 1-5. on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray.
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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. 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. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Send the print data to the printer.
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 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.
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...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 not be ejected without being printed on. 5 After the ...printed page comes out of the paper. 3 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put in the next sheet of the paper touches the paper feed ...1-12 ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on the manual feed tray. Repeat for a short distance, and then let go of the printer, put paper in the proper...
...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 not be ejected without being printed on. 5 After the ...printed page comes out of the paper. 3 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put in the next sheet of the paper touches the paper feed ...1-12 ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on the manual feed tray. Repeat for a short distance, and then let go of the printer, put paper in the proper...
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on thicker paper and card stock from the manual feed tray or the MP tray through to the back of paper can I use? Printing on page 1-5. Use this paper feed and output method when ... 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. When you select the paper you want to print ...
on thicker paper and card stock from the manual feed tray or the MP tray through to the back of paper can I use? Printing on page 1-5. Use this paper feed and output method when ... 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. When you select the paper you want to print ...
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Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of the paper. Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of paper in for a short distance, and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open 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 you put the paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray.
Hold the paper in this position until the front edge of the paper. Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of paper in for a short distance, and then let go of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open 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 you put the paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray.
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... the paper to print. 7 Close the face-up output tray. ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. ■ Do... not put in the next sheet of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a jam. ■ If you want to curl. If it is straight and in the proper...
... the paper to print. 7 Close the face-up output tray. ■ Make sure that you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is in the Ready state, the media may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. ■ Do... not put in the next sheet of paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a jam. ■ If you want to curl. If it is straight and in the proper...
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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. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 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.
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. Media Type: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. Figure 1-29 1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 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.
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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. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size. Slide the paper guides to the printer.
A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size. Slide the paper guides to the printer.
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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). Figure 1-33 1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Envelopes that have been creased after they ...
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). Figure 1-33 1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Envelopes that have been creased after they ...
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... resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do not put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be properly folded without being printed on. 6 After the... printer, the printer will wait until you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight as you insert it sideways in the next envelope. Repeat Step ...envelope is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. ■ Put the envelope in the manual feed tray with the side to print. 7 After you finish the print job, close the face-up . ■...
... resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do not put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be properly folded without being printed on. 6 After the... printer, the printer will wait until you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight as you insert it sideways in the next envelope. Repeat Step ...envelope is in the Ready state, the media may cause a jam. ■ Put the envelope in the manual feed tray with the side to print. 7 After you finish the print job, close the face-up . ■...
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Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies You can print on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray.
Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver. Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies You can print on HL-5150D and HL-5170DN. 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in this section are based on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray.
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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. Figure 1-45 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 36 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.
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. Figure 1-45 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 36 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.
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Hold the transparency in this position until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-46 4 Open the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to the transparency size. Figure 1-47 5 Using both hands put a transparency in for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 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 the manual feed tray.
Hold the transparency in this position until its front edge touches the paper feed roller. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-46 4 Open the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to the transparency size. Figure 1-47 5 Using both hands put a transparency in for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 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 the manual feed tray.
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Caution Remove each transparency that the transparency is in Step 5 on the manual feed tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 38 ■ Make sure that you want to print. 7 ... 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 is not, the transparency may not be ejected without being printed on. 6 After... 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 the proper position on page 1-37.
Caution Remove each transparency that the transparency is in Step 5 on the manual feed tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 38 ■ Make sure that you want to print. 7 ... 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 is not, the transparency may not be ejected without being printed on. 6 After... 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 the proper position on page 1-37.
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... both sides of the paper ■ If the paper is thin, it may be printed on both sides of the paper (manual duplex printing) The PS driver does not support manual duplex printing. Guidelines for Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and... the computer screen. Printing on (blank side) face down. Figure 1-55 If you select the Paper Source to be Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in it may wrinkle. ■ If paper is not feeding properly, it , with the side to...
... both sides of the paper ■ If the paper is thin, it may be printed on both sides of the paper (manual duplex printing) The PS driver does not support manual duplex printing. Guidelines for Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and... the computer screen. Printing on (blank side) face down. Figure 1-55 If you select the Paper Source to be Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in it may wrinkle. ■ If paper is not feeding properly, it , with the side to...