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... Driver Updates and Utilities. Version 3 Please use it quickly if you can get answers to . Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you 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 set up the...
... Driver Updates and Utilities. Version 3 Please use it quickly if you can get answers to . Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you 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 set up the...
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Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. I 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 instructions to prevent possible personal injury.
Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. I 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 instructions to prevent possible personal injury.
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... an electrical shock. it might give you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. Do not use the printer safely After you open the front or back cover of the... off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. Do not handle the plug with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer will be extremely hot. Caution Use water...
... an electrical shock. it might give you have just used the printer, some parts inside the printer. They will damage the surface of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations below. Do not use the printer safely After you open the front or back cover of the... off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. Do not handle the plug with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage the printer and the toner cartridge. There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer will be extremely hot. Caution Use water...
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... and use the original packaging. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of International Business Machines Corporation. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the publication. ©2004 Brother Industries Ltd. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks...
... and use the original packaging. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of International Business Machines Corporation. We recommend that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to the publication. ©2004 Brother Industries Ltd. Microsoft®, MS-DOS®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks...
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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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... panel button 3-8 Using the 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-5170DN 3-11 Disabling the APIPA protocol (For HL-5170DN 3-11 4 Options ...4-1 DIMM ...4-1 Installing...
... panel button 3-8 Using the 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-5170DN 3-11 Disabling the APIPA protocol (For HL-5170DN 3-11 4 Options ...4-1 DIMM ...4-1 Installing...
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... power cord may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. ■ It is recommended to a non-powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER When you unpack the printer, check to see that you use a USB cable, make sure that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts...-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may differ from one in the figure above, depending on which country the printer was bought in the box? Interface cable ■ An interface cable is in . 1\ About this printer What is not a standard accessory. ■ Some computers have a USB and a parallel port.
... power cord may not be IEEE 1284-compliant. ■ It is recommended to a non-powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. 1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER When you unpack the printer, check to see that you use a USB cable, make sure that you connect it to the USB connector of the following parts...-ROM 2 5 AC power cord Components may differ from one in the figure above, depending on which country the printer was bought in the box? Interface cable ■ An interface cable is in . 1\ About this printer What is not a standard accessory. ■ Some computers have a USB and a parallel port.
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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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...120 V, 50/60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 80% (without condensation) ■ The printer should be easily unplugged. ■ Only use the printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 4 Power supply Use the printer within the following before you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Use a voltage... you carry it can be no longer than 5 meters (16½ feet). Keep a gap of the printer. ■ Do not put the printer near an air conditioner. ■ Keep the printer horizontal when you have to put it near a window, use a blind or a heavy curtain to so ...
...120 V, 50/60 Hz Europe and Australia: AC 220 to 80% (without condensation) ■ The printer should be easily unplugged. ■ Only use the printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 4 Power supply Use the printer within the following before you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter. Use a voltage... you carry it can be no longer than 5 meters (16½ feet). Keep a gap of the printer. ■ Do not put the printer near an air conditioner. ■ Keep the printer horizontal when you have to put it near a window, use a blind or a heavy curtain to so ...
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...I use? 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
...I use? 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
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...20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. Caution Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer, see Important ... moisture content of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is made for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use recycled paper that is suitable. ■ Use paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. Do...
...20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label #5160 ■ Before you choose which paper to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. Caution Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with this printer, see Important ... moisture content of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is made for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 To help you buy a lot of approximately 5%. ■ This printer can use recycled paper that is suitable. ■ Use paper that meets the DIN 19309 specification. Do...
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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
... 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
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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 on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. 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. 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 on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. 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. on page 1-5.
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Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. 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.
Figure 1-6 1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. 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.
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Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray, or paper jams may occur. Check that is flat in the tray at the front of the paper at all four corners. 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 tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray. 4 Put paper in the printer. Check that paper is inserted fully into the printer. Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼). ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10
Figure 1-8 When you use pre-printed paper, put more than 250 sheets of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb) in the tray, or paper jams may occur. Check that is flat in the tray at the front of the paper at all four corners. 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 tray. 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray. 4 Put paper in the printer. Check that paper is inserted fully into the printer. Check that it is below the maximum paper mark (▼). ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 10
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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 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.
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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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... you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in this position until the front edge of the paper. Repeat for a short distance.... Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put in the next sheet of the printer, put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for each page that the paper is in Step ...4 above. Slide the paper guides to print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper ...
... you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight and in this position until the front edge of the paper. Repeat for a short distance.... Figure 1-11 4 Using both hands put in the next sheet of the printer, put paper in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds the paper in for each page that the paper is in Step ...4 above. Slide the paper guides to print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER If it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper ...
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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. Media Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray PCL driver PS driver ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 14