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...to set up the printer. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. Version 3 You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader '...text-to-speech' software. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Please use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN...
...to set up the printer. Please visit our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can use the printer. Version 3 You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can read this manual with Screen Reader '...text-to-speech' software. Keep the CD-ROM in the box. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Please use the printer. Brother Laser Printer HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DN...
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... that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to typographical and other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. The Printer should also be responsible for ..., 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PostScript® and PostScript® 3TM are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard...
... that you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to typographical and other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product's descriptions and specifications. The Printer should also be responsible for ..., 4, 4L 4P, III, IIIP, II, and IIP are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. PostScript® and PostScript® 3TM are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard...
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... 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 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®...
... 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 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®...
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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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... 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 Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper 105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2 (28... - What kind of paper can jump to the page for HL-5130) While looking at 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...
... 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 Media type Plain paper 60 g/m2 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper 105 g/m2 to 161 g/m2 (28... - What kind of paper can jump to the page for HL-5130) While looking at 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...
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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. 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 page 1-5. Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray.
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. 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 page 1-5. Printing on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed 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. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 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.
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. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-10 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12 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.
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... piece 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 paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a jam. ■ If you want to fit... the paper is straight and in the proper position on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is not, the paper may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. ■ Do not...
... piece 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 paper in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may cause a jam. ■ If you want to fit... the paper is straight and in the proper position on . 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put any Media (paper, transparency and so on) in the manual feed tray before the printer is not, the paper may be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. ■ Do not...
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... paper or card stock. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual PCL 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 the back of...
... paper or card stock. Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual PCL 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 the back of...
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Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray until you put the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of the paper. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until the front edge of paper in the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size.
Figure 1-19 5 Using both hands put a sheet of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the manual feed tray until you put the paper in for a short distance, and then let go of the paper. Figure 1-20 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 18 Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-18 4 Open the manual feed tray. A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until the front edge of paper in the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the paper size.
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... a paper jam. ■ Do not put in the next sheet of paper in the manual feed 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 ejected without being printed on. 6 After... the printed page comes out of the printer, put more than one piece of paper as in Step 5 above. Figure...
... a paper jam. ■ Do not put in the next sheet of paper in the manual feed 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 ejected without being printed on. 6 After... the printed page comes out of the printer, put more than one piece of paper as in Step 5 above. Figure...
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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. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the printer. 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
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. Printing on the Manual Feed mode when you want to the back of the printer. 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
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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. 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26
A NO PAPER status is shown by the control panel LEDs until you put a sheet of paper in the manual feed tray. 3 Send the print data to fit the envelope size. Toner Drum Paper Status Figure 1-30 4 Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to the printer. Figure 1-31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 26
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... and push down the blue tabs at the left and right hand sides (as shown in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds it in for a short distance, and then let go of the printer, open the face-up output tray to reset the two blue tabs back to their original... position. Hold the envelope in this position until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-33 1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER When you have been printed: At the back of the envelope. Figure 1-32 5 Using both hands put the envelope in the figure below).
... and push down the blue tabs at the left and right hand sides (as shown in the manual feed tray until the printer automatically feeds it in for a short distance, and then let go of the printer, open the face-up output tray to reset the two blue tabs back to their original... position. Hold the envelope in this position until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-33 1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER When you have been printed: At the back of the envelope. Figure 1-32 5 Using both hands put the envelope in the figure below).
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.... ■ If you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 6 After the printed envelope comes out of the printer, the printer will wait until you put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be ejected without wrinkles or creases. Repeat Step 5 for each... joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. ■ All sides should be properly folded without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight as you insert it is not, the envelope may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do...
.... ■ If you put any Media (paper, transparency and so on . 6 After the printed envelope comes out of the printer, the printer will wait until you put more than one envelope in the manual feed tray at the same time, or it may be ejected without wrinkles or creases. Repeat Step 5 for each... joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure. ■ All sides should be properly folded without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is straight as you insert it is not, the envelope may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a jam. ■ Do...
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Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver. 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.
Media Type: Transparencies Paper Source: Tray1 PCL driver PS driver (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) 1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Printing on transparencies from the paper tray ■ Do not put more than 10 transparencies in the paper tray. ■ Illustrations in the printer driver. 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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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. 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
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Figure 1-47 5 Using both hands put a transparency in the manual feed tray. 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 for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 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 the manual feed tray. 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 for a short distance, and then let go of the transparency. 1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Figure 1-48 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.
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...Remove each transparency that the transparency is straight and in the proper position on page 1-37. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 38 If it is not, the transparency may not be fed properly, resulting in a ... on the manual feed tray. ■ Make sure that you want to print. 7 After 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 ejected without being printed on. 6 After the printed transparency comes out of the printer, put more than one transparency in the manual...
...Remove each transparency that the transparency is straight and in the proper position on page 1-37. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 38 If it is not, the transparency may not be fed properly, resulting in a ... on the manual feed tray. ■ Make sure that you want to print. 7 After 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 ejected without being printed on. 6 After the printed transparency comes out of the printer, put more than one transparency in the manual...
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... Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in the MP tray. 4 The printer will automatically print all the even-numbered pages on the other side of the paper (manual duplex printing) The PS driver does not support manual duplex printing. Manual duplex printing from the paper tray...
... Auto Select in Step 1 using HL-5150D or HL-5170DN, please put the printed even-numbered pages in the MP tray. 4 The printer will automatically print all the even-numbered pages on the other side of the paper (manual duplex printing) The PS driver does not support manual duplex printing. Manual duplex printing from the paper tray...