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...Version 3 EN-US You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use the printer. Please read the User's Guide in the USA and Canada. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5270DN HL-5280DW For visually-impaired users You can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Keep the CD-ROM in... the box. Note: The HL-5270DN is not available in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can...
...Version 3 EN-US You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use the printer. Please read the User's Guide in the USA and Canada. Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE HL-5270DN HL-5280DW For visually-impaired users You can use it from the CD-ROM directly. Keep the CD-ROM in... the box. Note: The HL-5270DN is not available in HTML format by visiting our web site at http://solutions.brother.com where you can...
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...We use the following icons throughout this User's Guide: Warnings tell you to a possible electrical shock. Notes tell you how you to the printer or other features. Hot Surface icons warn you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to devices and operations that may arise or ...give tips about how the operation works with the printer. Cautions specify procedures you not to prevent possible personal injury. i Electrical Hazard icons alert you what to do to touch machine parts ...
...We use the following icons throughout this User's Guide: Warnings tell you to a possible electrical shock. Notes tell you how you to the printer or other features. Hot Surface icons warn you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to devices and operations that may arise or ...give tips about how the operation works with the printer. Cautions specify procedures you not to prevent possible personal injury. i Electrical Hazard icons alert you what to do to touch machine parts ...
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...View) Open the back cover (Back View) ii Safety precautions To use the printer safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside of the printer, make sure that you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. DO NOT handle ...the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. After you open the front or back cover of the printer will be extremely hot....
...View) Open the back cover (Back View) ii Safety precautions To use the printer safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside of the printer, make sure that you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. DO NOT handle ...the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. After you open the front or back cover of the printer will be extremely hot....
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... this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. CAUTION Cleaning the outside surface of the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. Doing this might cause a fire or electrical shock. Cleaning with a dry, lint-free cloth and ... Carefully clean the toner dust with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the printer. • DO NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. iii DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to ...
... this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. CAUTION Cleaning the outside surface of the printer: • Make sure that contain ammonia. Doing this might cause a fire or electrical shock. Cleaning with a dry, lint-free cloth and ... Carefully clean the toner dust with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside of the printer. • DO NOT use cleaning materials that you have unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. • Use neutral detergents. iii DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to ...
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...packaging. iv IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript and PostScript 3 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Mandrake is a registered trade mark of SuSE Linux AG. in the United States and other errors relating to... the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be adequately insured with the carrier. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during transit. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trade mark of Red Hat. Epson is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P,...
...packaging. iv IBM, IBM PC, and Proprinter are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript and PostScript 3 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Mandrake is a registered trade mark of SuSE Linux AG. in the United States and other errors relating to... the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be adequately insured with the carrier. Shipment of the Printer If for any damage during transit. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trade mark of Red Hat. Epson is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 6P,...
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... 20 Manual duplex printing ...20 Automatic duplex printing ...22 Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver 24 Carbon copy printing...25 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...26 Features in the printer driver (For Windows 28 Features in the BR-Script (PostScript® 3™ ...language emulation) printer driver (For Windows®)......36 Features in the printer driver (For Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver...42 Software ...44 Software for networks...44 About emulation modes...45 Automatic emulation selection...
... 20 Manual duplex printing ...20 Automatic duplex printing ...22 Booklet printing (For Windows printer driver 24 Carbon copy printing...25 3 Driver and Software Printer driver ...26 Features in the printer driver (For Windows 28 Features in the BR-Script (PostScript® 3™ ...language emulation) printer driver (For Windows®)......36 Features in the printer driver (For Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver...42 Software ...44 Software for networks...44 About emulation modes...45 Automatic emulation selection...
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... ...50 LCD ...50 Back light ...50 LCD messages ...51 Reprinting documents...52 Using the control panel LCD menu...55 Menu table...56 Default Settings ...68 Printer default setting...68 Network default setting ...68 5 Options Lower tray unit (LT-5300) ...69 DIMM ...70 DIMM types ...70 Installing extra memory ...71 6 Routine... (Paper jam in the MP tray 97 JAM TRAY 1 / TRAY 2 / TRAY 3 (Paper jam inside the paper tray 97 JAM INSIDE (Paper jam inside the printer 99 JAM REAR (Paper jam behind the back cover 101 JAM DUPLEX (Paper jam in the duplex tray 104 Improving the print quality...105 Solving...
... ...50 LCD ...50 Back light ...50 LCD messages ...51 Reprinting documents...52 Using the control panel LCD menu...55 Menu table...56 Default Settings ...68 Printer default setting...68 Network default setting ...68 5 Options Lower tray unit (LT-5300) ...69 DIMM ...70 DIMM types ...70 Installing extra memory ...71 6 Routine... (Paper jam in the MP tray 97 JAM TRAY 1 / TRAY 2 / TRAY 3 (Paper jam inside the paper tray 97 JAM INSIDE (Paper jam inside the printer 99 JAM REAR (Paper jam behind the back cover 101 JAM DUPLEX (Paper jam in the duplex tray 104 Improving the print quality...105 Solving...
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For Your Safety ...142 D Index vii A Appendix Printer specifications...114 Engine ...114 Controller ...115 Software ...116 Control panel ...116 Paper handling ...116 Media specifications ...117 Supplies ...117 Dimensions / Weights...117...to 240 volt model only 133 IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 120 volt model only 141 Internal laser radiation ...141 IMPORTANT - For Your Safety ...135 EC Declaration of Conformity ...136 C Appendix (For USA and Canada) Brother Numbers ...137 Important information: Regulations...139 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For ...
For Your Safety ...142 D Index vii A Appendix Printer specifications...114 Engine ...114 Controller ...115 Software ...116 Control panel ...116 Paper handling ...116 Media specifications ...117 Supplies ...117 Dimensions / Weights...117...to 240 volt model only 133 IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 120 volt model only 141 Internal laser radiation ...141 IMPORTANT - For Your Safety ...135 EC Declaration of Conformity ...136 C Appendix (For USA and Canada) Brother Numbers ...137 Important information: Regulations...139 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For ...
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... not use a parallel interface cable that you have all of your PC. Use a shielded interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). Printer CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly AC power cord Interface cable An interface cable is in the box? Make sure... for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 1 Do not connect the USB cable to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 About this Printer What is not a standard accessory. USB is not supported under Windows® 95 or Windows NT® 4.0. Parallel interface Do not use ...
... not use a parallel interface cable that you have all of your PC. Use a shielded interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). Printer CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly AC power cord Interface cable An interface cable is in the box? Make sure... for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 1 Do not connect the USB cable to the USB connector of the following parts. 1 About this Printer What is not a standard accessory. USB is not supported under Windows® 95 or Windows NT® 4.0. Parallel interface Do not use ...
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Front view 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 8 1 Front cover release button 2 Control panel 3 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap) 4 Front cover 5 Paper tray 6 Power switch 7 Face-down output tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 1. About this Printer 2
Front view 1 2 3 4 7 6 5 8 1 Front cover release button 2 Control panel 3 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap) 4 Front cover 5 Paper tray 6 Power switch 7 Face-down output tray 8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 1. About this Printer 2
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Back view 1 2 3 1 Back cover 2 Duplex Tray 3 AC power connector 4 LEDs (Light emitting diodes) 5 10/100BASE-TX port 6 USB interface connector 7 DIMM cover 8 Parallel interface connector 1. About this Printer 8 7 6 5 4 3
Back view 1 2 3 1 Back cover 2 Duplex Tray 3 AC power connector 4 LEDs (Light emitting diodes) 5 10/100BASE-TX port 6 USB interface connector 7 DIMM cover 8 Parallel interface connector 1. About this Printer 8 7 6 5 4 3
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... a flat, stable surface such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on top of the printer. DO NOT put the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is free of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation... from the AC power outlet if there is not stable. Keep a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near devices that you carry it can be no longer than 5 meters (16.5 feet). Power source: USA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50/60...
... a flat, stable surface such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on top of the printer. DO NOT put the printer where the ventilation hole of the printer is free of temperature and humidity: Temperature: 10 °C to 32.5 °C (50 °F to 90.5 °F) Humidity: 20% to 80% (without condensation... from the AC power outlet if there is not stable. Keep a gap of roughly 100 mm (4 in a well-ventilated room. DO NOT put the printer near devices that you carry it can be no longer than 5 meters (16.5 feet). Power source: USA and Canada: AC 110 to 120 V, 50/60...
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Note • If you want to use the wireless network, set it up referring to the Quick Setup Guide and the Network User's Guide on a 10/100 Mb wired Ethernet or IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print server in a TCP/IP environment. About this Printer Network features The Brother machine can be shared on the CD-ROM we have supplied. • For more information about the network, see the Network User's Guide. 5 1.
Note • If you want to use the wireless network, set it up referring to the Quick Setup Guide and the Network User's Guide on a 10/100 Mb wired Ethernet or IEEE 802.11b/802.11g wireless Ethernet network using the internal network print server in a TCP/IP environment. About this Printer Network features The Brother machine can be shared on the CD-ROM we have supplied. • For more information about the network, see the Network User's Guide. 5 1.
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... g/m2 to 161 g/m2 p (28 to 43 lb) Transparency p p Up to 10 sheets Up to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the printer driver and this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to 10 sheets Labels A4 or Letter A4 or Letter p A4 or Letter Envelopes...-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for the paper trays in the table. 2 Printing Methods About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thin Env.
... g/m2 to 161 g/m2 p (28 to 43 lb) Transparency p p Up to 10 sheets Up to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the printer driver and this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to 10 sheets Labels A4 or Letter A4 or Letter p A4 or Letter Envelopes...-purpose tray Optional lower tray unit Duplex tray for the paper trays in the table. 2 Printing Methods About paper Type and size of paper The printer loads paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Transparencies Thicker Paper Envelopes Env. Thin Env.
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... and Canada. Printing Methods Paper size Number of sheets (80 g/m2 / 21 lb) MP Tray Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in the printer. Note If you buy a lot of approximately 5%. This printer can use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this... 24 lb M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2 Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 N/A Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160 Before you use ink jet paper because it may occur in .) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to use with a moisture ...
... and Canada. Printing Methods Paper size Number of sheets (80 g/m2 / 21 lb) MP Tray Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in the printer. Note If you buy a lot of approximately 5%. This printer can use acidic or alkaline paper. Use long-grain paper. Use paper with this... 24 lb M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2 Recycled paper Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 N/A Transparency 3M CG3300 3M CG3300 Labels Avery laser label L7163 Avery laser label #5160 Before you use ink jet paper because it may occur in .) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to use with a moisture ...
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...8 Printing Methods Types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may damage your application as the paper in a laser printer. You should not be suitable for the quality and performance of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have feed and print quality...to make sure that cannot be of paper. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use envelopes with straight,...
...8 Printing Methods Types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may damage your application as the paper in a laser printer. You should not be suitable for the quality and performance of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have feed and print quality...to make sure that cannot be of paper. Brother does not recommend a particular envelope because envelope manufacturers may have raised writing on them) or pre-printed on the inside. Do not use envelopes that were previously printed by a laser printer. Do not use envelopes with straight,...
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2. a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on page 6. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 10
2. a Choose the following from Tray 1, 2 or 3 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on page 6. Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper and transparencies Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 10
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For legal size paper 1, press in the paper-guide release lever and pull out the back of the printer. 2. d Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the guides are firmly in some regions outside the USA and Canada. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the paper tray. 1 Legal size paper is below the maximum paper mark (b). 11 Printing Methods c While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the paper is not available in the slots.
For legal size paper 1, press in the paper-guide release lever and pull out the back of the printer. 2. d Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the guides are firmly in some regions outside the USA and Canada. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the paper tray. 1 Legal size paper is below the maximum paper mark (b). 11 Printing Methods c While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the paper is not available in the slots.
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f Lift up the support flap to be face down output tray, or remove each transparency at once after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. g Send the print data to curl. 12 Make sure that it comes out of the printer. Note • The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . • When printing on must be printed on transparencies, remove each page as soon as it is completely inserted into the printer. 2. Printing Methods e Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
f Lift up the support flap to be face down output tray, or remove each transparency at once after printing. Stacking the printed transparencies may cause a paper jam or the transparency to the printer. g Send the print data to curl. 12 Make sure that it comes out of the printer. Note • The side to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down . • When printing on must be printed on transparencies, remove each page as soon as it is completely inserted into the printer. 2. Printing Methods e Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
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Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 13 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is automatically turned on page 6. a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is put in the multi-purpose tray. 2.
Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper or transparencies from the printer driver: Paper Size 1) Media Type 2) Paper Source 3) and any other settings. Windows printer driver 1 2 3 BR-Script printer driver 1 3 2 13 For the proper paper to use, see About paper on when paper is automatically turned on page 6. a Choose the following from the MP tray MP Tray mode is put in the multi-purpose tray. 2.