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...the CD-ROM in the box. You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use the printer. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you need to. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use it ...quickly if 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 read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software.
...the CD-ROM in the box. You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use the printer. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you need to. You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use it ...quickly if 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 read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software.
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Remember these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. You must follow these useful tips when you use the printer. I
Remember these instructions to prevent possible personal injury. Laser printer HL-5100 series User's Guide Definitions of warnings, cautions, and notes We use the following terms throughout this User's Guide: You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer properly and do not damage it. You must follow these useful tips when you use the printer. I
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...■ This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Europe Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA... Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to use with a moisture content of paper, ...
...■ This printer can use recycled paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. Recommended paper Plain paper Recycled paper Transparency Labels Europe Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Modo DATACOPY 80 g/m2 IGEPA X-Press 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 3M CG3300 Avery laser label L7163 USA... Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to use with a moisture content of paper, ...
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... responsible for the quality and performance of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may change the envelope specifications. Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. ■ Do not print envelopes using duplex...9632; that are not sharply creased ■ that are embossed (have raised writing on them) ■ that were previously printed by a laser printer ■ that are pre-printed on page 1-5. on the inside ■ that cannot be arranged when put different types of the envelopes you use...
... responsible for the quality and performance of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may change the envelope specifications. Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper jams or misfeeds. ■ Do not print envelopes using duplex...9632; that are not sharply creased ■ that are embossed (have raised writing on them) ■ that were previously printed by a laser printer ■ that are pre-printed on page 1-5. on the inside ■ that cannot be arranged when put different types of the envelopes you use...
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... Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP ■ PCL (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) compatible driver ■ BR-Script (PostScript®3 language emulation) driver (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) For Macintosh® ■ Brother Laser driver for the following operating systems are on the CD-ROM that translates data from the...
... Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP ■ PCL (Hewlett-Packard LaserJet laser printer) compatible driver ■ BR-Script (PostScript®3 language emulation) driver (HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) For Macintosh® ■ Brother Laser driver for the following operating systems are on the CD-ROM that translates data from the...
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DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 2 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. ■ Paper Size ■ Multiple Page ■ Orientation ■ Copies ■ Media Type ■ Paper Source ■ ...Density adjustment*1*2 ■ HRC*2 ■ True Type Mode*2*4 ■ Auto Detect*1*2 *1 These settings are not available with the BR-script driver.(HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) *2 These settings are not available with Brother Laser for Macintosh®. *3 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. *4 These settings are not...
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 2 You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. ■ Paper Size ■ Multiple Page ■ Orientation ■ Copies ■ Media Type ■ Paper Source ■ ...Density adjustment*1*2 ■ HRC*2 ■ True Type Mode*2*4 ■ Auto Detect*1*2 *1 These settings are not available with the BR-script driver.(HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) *2 These settings are not available with Brother Laser for Macintosh®. *3 These settings are not available with Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP. *4 These settings are not...
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...option allows you to your Brother HL-5100 series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. ■ Printer Default: The setting will match that of the printer. ■ Light ■...9632; Off: Turn HRC off TrueType Mode (For HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) TrueType fonts may be sent to change the HRC setting on your printer in one of the following ways: ■ Download as TrueType (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ■ Download as Bit Image ■ Print ...
...option allows you to your Brother HL-5100 series printer. HRC is a special function that offers improved print quality of characters and graphics that conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. ■ Printer Default: The setting will match that of the printer. ■ Light ■...9632; Off: Turn HRC off TrueType Mode (For HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) TrueType fonts may be sent to change the HRC setting on your printer in one of the following ways: ■ Download as TrueType (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) ■ Download as Bit Image ■ Print ...
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... The screens in this function. 2 - 17 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Print on Both Sides: When you want to print on each side of the paper. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per sheet: Select how many pages will vary depending on your Operating System. Border: If you can ... section are from Mac OS® X 10.1 The screens on your Macintosh® will appear on both sides of the layout. For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to 10.2.
... The screens in this function. 2 - 17 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE Print on Both Sides: When you want to print on each side of the paper. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per sheet: Select how many pages will vary depending on your Operating System. Border: If you can ... section are from Mac OS® X 10.1 The screens on your Macintosh® will appear on both sides of the layout. For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to 10.2.
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Brother Laser driver PS driver You can change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Resolution ■ Toner Save ■ Sleep Time (For PS driver only) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: ■ 300 dpi ■ 600 dpi ■ HQ 1200 dpi DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 18 Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings.
Brother Laser driver PS driver You can change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Resolution ■ Toner Save ■ Sleep Time (For PS driver only) Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: ■ 300 dpi ■ 600 dpi ■ HQ 1200 dpi DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 18 Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings.
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... pressing Go and Job Cancel LEDs Toner Fixing unit failure*1 Laser unit failure Main motor failure Main PCB failure Engine PCB DIMM failure failure Drum Paper Status Make a note of the indication and report the error status to your dealer or Brother authorized service representative. 3 - 6 CONTROL PANEL Make sure that... occurs, turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on . If the error occurs again, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative by referring to the above table. Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again.
... pressing Go and Job Cancel LEDs Toner Fixing unit failure*1 Laser unit failure Main motor failure Main PCB failure Engine PCB DIMM failure failure Drum Paper Status Make a note of the indication and report the error status to your dealer or Brother authorized service representative. 3 - 6 CONTROL PANEL Make sure that... occurs, turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on . If the error occurs again, consult your dealer or a Brother authorized service representative by referring to the above table. Leave the printer for 10 minutes with the power on again.
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...Press the Job Cancel button if you want to delete the data left in the printer. See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. 6 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. ■ Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds ... additional memory on page 4-2. Error message Print Overrun Resolution Reduced to Enable Printing (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) Toner Empty Toner Low Fuser Malfunction Laser BD Malfunction Scanner Malfunction D-RAM Error NV-RAM Error Main Motor Error Engine Interface Error Action...
...Press the Job Cancel button if you want to delete the data left in the printer. See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. 6 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. ■ Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds ... additional memory on page 4-2. Error message Print Overrun Resolution Reduced to Enable Printing (The printer has printed the document at a reduced resolution) Toner Empty Toner Low Fuser Malfunction Laser BD Malfunction Scanner Malfunction D-RAM Error NV-RAM Error Main Motor Error Engine Interface Error Action...
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...; The drum unit may be damaged. Lines across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 ■ Clean the inside the printer covering the scanner window. ■ The fixing unit may be damaged. Make sure that a torn piece of paper is at...page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may sometimes stick to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See Cleaning on page 5-12. ■Do not ...by itself. Install a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. Call Brother Customer Service.
...; The drum unit may be damaged. Lines across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 ■ Clean the inside the printer covering the scanner window. ■ The fixing unit may be damaged. Make sure that a torn piece of paper is at...page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may sometimes stick to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be damaged. See Cleaning on page 5-12. ■Do not ...by itself. Install a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-9. Call Brother Customer Service.
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...™ fonts ■ Press the Go button to print the data left in the printer. See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. ■ Most laser printers have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as Default'. ■ Make sure that is not too long. The best combination of a page (leaving 62 printable lines). This unprintable...
...™ fonts ■ Press the Go button to print the data left in the printer. See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. ■ Most laser printers have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as Default'. ■ Make sure that is not too long. The best combination of a page (leaving 62 printable lines). This unprintable...
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... -peer network. *9 Calculated with 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper APPENDIX A - 3 Software Model Printer driver Utilities Control panel HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN PCL Driver for Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP Brother Laser Driver for Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to 10...
... -peer network. *9 Calculated with 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper APPENDIX A - 3 Software Model Printer driver Utilities Control panel HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN PCL Driver for Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 and Windows® XP Brother Laser Driver for Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to 10...
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...paper for copying. Typically, the print side is able to cope with thinner or thicker paper than these weights. Though most plain paper for laser printers. Though modern paper manufacture methods started with this printer is indicated by usage, such as either acid paper or neutralized paper. We recommend that is suitable for... laser printers. Short grain paper is usually specified on the paper package. The usage is too weak for the paper carriage of the paper. What we ...
...paper for copying. Typically, the print side is able to cope with thinner or thicker paper than these weights. Though most plain paper for laser printers. Though modern paper manufacture methods started with this printer is indicated by usage, such as either acid paper or neutralized paper. We recommend that is suitable for... laser printers. Short grain paper is usually specified on the paper package. The usage is too weak for the paper carriage of the paper. What we ...
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...1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Varning Om apparaten används p...or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User's Guide may result in the scanner unit. Internal laser radiation Maximum radiation power: Wave length: Laser class: 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10) Class 3B (...
...1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in hazardous radiation exposure. Varning Om apparaten används p...or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User's Guide may result in the scanner unit. Internal laser radiation Maximum radiation power: Wave length: Laser class: 5 mW 760 - 810 nm Class IIIb (Accordance with 21 CFR Part 1040.10) Class 3B (...
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Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China Herewith declare that: Product description Product Name Model Number : Laser Printer : HL-5130, HL-5140, HL-5150D, HL-5170DN : HL-51 are in which CE marking was first affixed : 2003 Issued by 91/263/EEC and 92...1998 Class B EN55024:1998 EN61000-3-2:1995 + A14:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995 Year in conformity with provisions of Conformity Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Information & Document Company APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 6 "EC"...
Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China Herewith declare that: Product description Product Name Model Number : Laser Printer : HL-5130, HL-5140, HL-5150D, HL-5170DN : HL-51 are in which CE marking was first affixed : 2003 Issued by 91/263/EEC and 92...1998 Class B EN55024:1998 EN61000-3-2:1995 + A14:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995 Year in conformity with provisions of Conformity Manufacturer Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Information & Document Company APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 6 "EC"...
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...turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the products Product name: Model number: Product options: Laser Printer 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000, DIMM complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. C - 3 APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA) Operation is connected. ■ Consult the dealer...
...turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that the products Product name: Model number: Product options: Laser Printer 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000, DIMM complies with the instructions, may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this...guarantee that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by one or more of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. C - 3 APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA) Operation is connected. ■ Consult the dealer...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... and to find the best solution for quick and easy reference at all times. Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Installing the Driver Windows® USB Laser Printer HL-5170DN Windows® Parallel Installing the Driver Windows ® Network Macintosh® USB Quick Setup Guide Macintosh® Network... 25 Mac® OS X 10.1 / 10.2 page 27 Setup is Complete! Setting Up Your Printer Read this Quick Setup Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM/Driver or go to http://solutions...
... and to find the best solution for quick and easy reference at all times. Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Installing the Driver Windows® USB Laser Printer HL-5170DN Windows® Parallel Installing the Driver Windows ® Network Macintosh® USB Quick Setup Guide Macintosh® Network... 25 Mac® OS X 10.1 / 10.2 page 27 Setup is Complete! Setting Up Your Printer Read this Quick Setup Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM/Driver or go to http://solutions...
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... does cause harmful interference to promote the development and popularization of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Before you use the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause...options: Laser Printer Laser Printer HL-5130, 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000/DIMM complies with Part 15 of 1968. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by : Date: Place: Signature: Brother Industries...
... does cause harmful interference to promote the development and popularization of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Before you use the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause...options: Laser Printer Laser Printer HL-5130, 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000/DIMM complies with Part 15 of 1968. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Changes or modifications not expressly approved by : Date: Place: Signature: Brother Industries...