Users Manual - English
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...can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Version 3 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. Please visit ...our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You must set up the hardware and install the ...
...can get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and the latest Driver Updates and Utilities. Version 3 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. Please visit ...our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use it quickly if you use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the printer. You must set up the hardware and install the ...
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Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. I 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 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.
Remember these useful tips when you use the printer. I 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 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.
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... L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 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 recycled paper that is made for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Do not use acidic or alkaline paper...
... L7163 USA Xerox 4200DP 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 recycled paper that is made for choosing your printer. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6 Do not use acidic or alkaline paper...
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... ■ 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 paper in... a laser printer. A suitable envelope should have been made , with edges that are made of paper that weighs more than two pieces of the envelopes you want. Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper ...
... ■ 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 paper in... a laser printer. A suitable envelope should have been made , with edges that are made of paper that weighs more than two pieces of the envelopes you want. Brother will not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may cause paper ...
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...® 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 we have supplied. The...
...® 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 we have supplied. 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 ■ Resolution ... 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 ■ Resolution ... 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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... conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. ■ Printer Default: The setting will match that of the printer. ■ Light ■ Medium ■ Dark. ■ 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 as Graphics 2 - 9 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE HRC This option allows you to your Brother HL-5100 series printer...
... conventional laser printers cannot attain with resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi. ■ Printer Default: The setting will match that of the printer. ■ Light ■ Medium ■ Dark. ■ 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 as Graphics 2 - 9 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE HRC This option allows you to your Brother HL-5100 series printer...
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... depending on your Macintosh® will appear on each side of the layout. Border: If you can set the Paper size, Orientation and Scale. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per sheet, you want to 10.2. Layout direction: When you specify the Pages per Sheet and... Center at http://solutions.brother.com The screens in this function. Page setup You can also specify the direction of the paper. For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to print on both sides of the paper, use this section are from...
... depending on your Macintosh® will appear on each side of the layout. Border: If you can set the Paper size, Orientation and Scale. Brother Laser driver / PS driver Layout Set the Layout, Pages per sheet, you want to 10.2. Layout direction: When you specify the Pages per Sheet and... Center at http://solutions.brother.com The screens in this function. Page setup You can also specify the direction of the paper. For Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to print on both sides of the paper, use this section are from...
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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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...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. Table 1: LED indications while 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 ...
...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. Table 1: LED indications while 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 ...
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... a commercially available DIMM. If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. 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...
... a commercially available DIMM. If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service. 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...
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... drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may be smudged. Make sure that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can I use paper that a torn piece of paper is at the home position (▲). ...page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation ■ 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 Replacing the drum unit on page 5-3. See What kind of paper...
... drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5-12. ■ The drum unit may be smudged. Make sure that meets our specifications. Call Brother Customer Service. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can I use paper that a torn piece of paper is at the home position (▲). ...page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Recommendation ■ 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 Replacing the drum unit on page 5-3. See What kind of paper...
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... adding a DIMM. See Installing additional memory on . This unprintable area is printed out. See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. ■ Most laser printers have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as Default'. ■ Make sure that the printer is not connected to the same port that is less than 2 meters (6 1/2 feet) in the...
... adding a DIMM. See Installing additional memory on . This unprintable area is printed out. See Installing additional memory on page 4-2. ■ Most laser printers have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as Default'. ■ Make sure that the printer is not connected to the same port that is less than 2 meters (6 1/2 feet) in the...
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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 10.2 N/A BR-Script® 3: PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for problem solving...
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 10.2 N/A BR-Script® 3: PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for problem solving...
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...classified as paper for printing and paper for copying. Check the package to see whether it is suitable for laser printers. Use paper that you use neutralized paper for this printer. Paper can be classified into two types, long grain and short grain. Short grain paper is indicated by ... carriage direction of the paper. What we call long grain paper is paper where the fiber is suitable for the printer. We recommend that is suitable for laser printers. Before you purchase a large quantity of paper Make sure the paper is parallel to the paper carriage direction of ...
...classified as paper for printing and paper for copying. Check the package to see whether it is suitable for laser printers. Use paper that you use neutralized paper for this printer. Paper can be classified into two types, long grain and short grain. Short grain paper is indicated by ... carriage direction of the paper. What we call long grain paper is paper where the fiber is suitable for the printer. We recommend that is suitable for laser printers. Before you purchase a large quantity of paper Make sure the paper is parallel to the paper carriage direction of ...
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...;n turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined 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...
...;n turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined 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...
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...(as amended by 93/68/EEC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC ( as amended by Date Place Signature : Brother Industries, Ltd. : 1 August, 2003 : Nagoya, Japan : Takashi Maeda Manager Quality Management Group Quality Management Dept. NO6 ...467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Information & Document Company APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 6 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...
...(as amended by 93/68/EEC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC ( as amended by Date Place Signature : Brother Industries, Ltd. : 1 August, 2003 : Nagoya, Japan : Takashi Maeda Manager Quality Management Group Quality Management Dept. NO6 ...467-8561, Japan Plant Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. Information & Document Company APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 6 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...
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...ensure compliance with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference 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 limits..., and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd.
...ensure compliance with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. If this device must accept any interference received, including interference 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 limits..., and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd.
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...174; USB Laser Printer HL-5170DN Windows® Parallel Installing the Driver Windows ® Network Macintosh® USB Quick Setup Guide Macintosh® Network USB page 12 Parallel Network page 14 USB Network Peer-toPeer (LPR) page 16 Peer-toPeer (NetBIOS) page 16 Network Shared Printer page 18 .... For Administrators 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.brother.com Keep this Quick Setup Guide...
...174; USB Laser Printer HL-5170DN Windows® Parallel Installing the Driver Windows ® Network Macintosh® USB Quick Setup Guide Macintosh® Network USB page 12 Parallel Network page 14 USB Network Peer-toPeer (LPR) page 16 Peer-toPeer (NetBIOS) page 16 Network Shared Printer page 18 .... For Administrators 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.brother.com Keep this Quick Setup Guide...
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...Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Telephone: (908) 704-1700 declares, that to ensure compliance with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation ... confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from that the products Product name: Model number: Model number: Product options: Laser Printer Laser Printer HL-5130, 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000/DIMM complies with...
...Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Telephone: (908) 704-1700 declares, that to ensure compliance with Part 15 of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation ... confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from that the products Product name: Model number: Model number: Product options: Laser Printer Laser Printer HL-5130, 5140, 5150D and HL-5170DN HL-51 Lower Tray Unit LT-5000/DIMM complies with...