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Users Manual - English - Page 1

... User's Guide thoroughly before you can get answers to set up 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-speech' software. Version 3 You can find a printed copy in a convenient place so you can use the Quick Setup Guide...

Users Manual - English - Page 2

I You must follow these warnings to make sure you use the printer. 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 instructions to prevent possible personal injury. Remember these useful tips when you use the printer properly and do not damage it.

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... 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® 95/98...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... feed tray at the same time, or it may be ejected without being printed on. 5 After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in Step 4 above. Repeat...and so on the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to print. 1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Hold the paper in this position until the printer automatically feeds the paper in the proper position on ) in the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... straight and in the proper position in the Ready state, the media may cause a paper jam or the paper to print. 7 Close the face-up output tray. Figure 1-21 1 - 19 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Caution Remove each page that the paper is in the manual feed tray. Repeat for each sheet immediately after...

Users Manual - English - Page 32

...: Envelopes Paper Source: Manual PCL driver 2 Open the face-up output tray. 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 34

... in this position until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roller. Figure 1-33 1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER Envelopes that have been creased after they have finished printing your envelopes, close the face-up output tray and push down the blue tabs at the left and right hand sides...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... ■ Do not put in the manual feed tray. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 28 Repeat Step 5 for each envelope you want to be printed face up output tray. ■ Envelope joints that are sealed by the... be secure. ■ All sides should be properly folded without being printed on ) in the manual feed tray before the printer is not, the envelope may be ejected without wrinkles or creases. &#...

Users Manual - English - Page 39

... print data to the printer. 8 After you put envelopes in first and push it gently into the printer. ■ The side to increase the fixing temperature. When you finish the print... get smudged during printing, in first, then print again. ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 32 To adjust the print density setting, see Density adjustment on both sides of the envelope in the printer driver select MP...

Users Manual - English - Page 60

... HL-5170DN) When you want to print a booklet, use a bitmap file as a watermark, you print with the most suitable print setting by selecting the Auto button. ■ Manual (For Windows® 95/98/Me users only) You can change the settings manually by selecting the manual button and ticking the setting button. ■ Use Printer...

Users Manual - English - Page 62

... appear, click Sleep Time Off to start printing. Job Spooling The printer saves data that may happen with the printer) when printing. Receiving a print file or document automatically wakes up the printer. Double click the word Sleep Time in sleep mode, all four LEDs are off . Macro (For HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) You can still receive data...

Users Manual - English - Page 63

... before printing, use this function. The page protection feature allows the printer to create the full page image to be inserted into a print job. Density adjustment Increase or decrease the print density. Page...Command/File (For HL-5140, 5150D and 5170DN: For Windows® 95/98/Me users only) This option allows data to be printed in printer memory, into a print job. Time: Specifies...

Users Manual - English - Page 71

... adjusted to the most suitable time-out setting depending on the Toner Save setting, which reduces the print density. While the printer is selected, it enters sleep mode. Receiving a print file or document automatically wakes up the printer. We recommend that you can change settings by double clicking the word Sleep Time in sleep mode...

Users Manual - English - Page 74

.... 2 - 19 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE We recommend that you keep Sleep mode on the Toner Save setting, which reduces the print density. Double click the word Sleep Time in the Sleep Time screen again. While the printer is in sleep mode, the LED is 5 minutes. To turn sleep mode off . Sleep Time When the...

Users Manual - English - Page 94

... message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Toner LED will change the print density setting for 3 seconds. Toner Low message Toner Drum Paper Status The Toner LED alternates turning on page 5-3. To put in the printer. Buy a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you install it in the...

Users Manual - English - Page 108

... memory module. 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 Interface Error Action...

Users Manual - English - Page 116

... unit. Unable to 9.2) or Print Center (Mac OS® X 10.1 / 10.2). See Positioning the printer on page 1-4. ■ If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on may cause this print fault. Recommendation ■ Check that the printer is selected with USB Problem HL-5130 (or HL-5140, HL-5150D and HL-5170DN) does not appear...

Users Manual - English - Page 122

... not too long. The best combination of a document. The printer cannot print full pages of the settings below will vary depending on page 4-2. ■ Most laser printers have a restricted area that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. ■ If you have chosen the appropriate printer driver with 'Set as Default'. ■ Make sure that...

Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 1

... and to http://solutions.brother.com Keep this Quick Setup Guide before using the printer. Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Setting Up Your Printer Windows® USB Laser Printer HL-5130/5140/5150D Read this Quick Setup Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...

Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 4

...Product Name: Model Number: Laser Printer HL-5130, HL-5140, HL-5150D, HL-5170DN HL-51 are designed to provide...printer is subject to operate the equipment. A shielded parallel interface cable with the limits for help. Operation is certified as amended by 93/68/EEC) and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC ( as a Class I laser product under the U.S. Increase...