Brother Laser PrinterHL-5130HL-5140HL-5150DHL-5170DNUser's GuideVersion 0For visually-impaired usersYou can read this manual with Screen Reader ‘
1 - 3 ABOUT THIS PRINTERBack viewBack view*Figure 1-21Face-up Output Tray2Duplex Tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN)3AC Power Connector4Parallel Inter
5 - 8 ROUTINE MAINTENANCEDrum unitThis printer can print up to 20,000 pages* with one drum unit.* At 5% print coverage (A4 or Letter size). The actu
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 9Replacing the drum unitFollow these steps to replace the drum unit. You can also view the drum unit replacement method in t
5 - 10 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE3Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.Figure 5-18CautionHandle the toner cartri
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 116Put the drum unit assembly in the printer.Make sure that the printer is turned on, the front cover is open and the Status
5 - 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCECleaningClean the outside and inside of the printer regularly with a dry soft cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 13Replacing periodic maintenance partsYou need to replace the periodic maintenance parts regularly to maintain print quality
6 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING6Identifying your problemFirst, check the following: The power plug is connected properly and the printer is turned on. All o
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 2Error messages in the status monitorThe Status Monitor will report problems with the printer. Take the corrective actions liste
6 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTINGError message printoutsThe printer will report problems by printing an error message as defined in the following table. Take th
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 4PRINT OVERRUN Press the Go button to print the data left in the printer. Press the Job Cancel button if you want to delete the
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 4Positioning the printerPlease read the following before you use the printer. Power supplyUse the printer within the recommen
6 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTINGPaper handling First, make sure that you are using paper that meets Brother recommended paper specifications. See What kind of
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 6Paper jams and how to clear themWhen a paper jam occurs, the printer indicates it by lighting the control panel LEDs as shown b
6 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING1Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Figure 6-32Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer.Figure 6-43Press
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 84Pull out the drum unit assembly. Pull the jammed paper up and out of the printer. If you cannot remove the drum unit assembly
6 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING5Open the face-up output tray. Pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 7. Figu
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 108Pull the Duplex Tray completly out of the printer.Figure 6-119Pull the jammed paper out of the printer or the Duplex tray. Pu
6 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTINGOther problemsFor Macintosh® with USBImproving the print qualityIf you have a print quality problem, print a test page first (
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 12Gray background Make sure that you use paper that meets the recommended specifications. See What kind of paper can I use? in
6 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTINGWhite Spots on black text and graphics at 94 mm (3.7 in.) intervalsBlack Spots at 94 mm (3.7 in.) intervals If the problem is
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 14Black toner marks across the page The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5
1 - 5 ABOUT THIS PRINTERWhat kind of paper can I use?Type and size of paperThe printer loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray o
6 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTINGWhite lines down the page You may clear the problem by wiping the scanner window with a soft cloth. See Cleaning on page 5-12
TROUBLESHOOTING 6 - 16Envelope creases Open the face-up (back) output tray and push down the blue tabs at the left and right hand sides (as shown i
6 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTINGSolving print problemsProblem RecommendationThe printer prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage data. Make sure the printer
APPENDIX A - 1APrinter specificationsEngine*1 From standard paper trayAppendixModel HL-5130 HL-5140 / HL-5150D / HL-5170DNTechnology Electrophotogra
A - 2 APPENDIXController*2 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) is up to 40 times faster and compatible with original USB (12 Mbps).*3 HL-5150D and HL-5170
APPENDIX A - 3SoftwareControl panelPaper handling*7 Instructional animations for problem solving*8 The Driver Deployment Wizard automates the inst
A - 4 APPENDIXMedia specifications*10 Up to 10 sheetsModel HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DNMedia types Multi-purpose trayN/A Plain paper, Bond pap
APPENDIX A - 5SuppliesDimensions / WeightsOtherModel HL-5130 HL-5140 HL-5150D HL-5170DNToner Standard cartridge3,500 pages A4/Letter pages @5% cover
A - 6 APPENDIXImportant information for choosing your paperThis section provides information to help you choose paper to use with this printer.Befor
APPENDIX A - 7Moisture contentMoisture content is the amount of water left in the paper after manufacture. It is one of the important characteristic
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 6Recommended paper Before you buy a lot of paper, please test some to make sure that the paper is suitable. Use paper that
B - 1 APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES)BBrother NumbersIMPORTANT: For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bo
APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 2Important information: RegulationsRadio interference (220 to 240 volt model only)This printer follows
B - 3 APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES)IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only)This printer is a Class 1 laser product as define
APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 4IMPORTANT - For Your SafetyTo ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only
B - 5 APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES)Wiring information (for UK)ImportantIf you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved
APPENDIX (FOR EUROPE AND OTHER COUNTRIES) B - 6“EC” Declaration of ConformityManufacturerBrother Industries Ltd.,15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku,Nagoy
C - 1 APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA)CBrother NumbersIMPORTANT: For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bought the pri
APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA) C - 2Service center locator (USA only)For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.Ser
C - 3 APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA)Important information: RegulationsFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA)Resp
APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA) C - 4Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada)This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.C
1 - 7 ABOUT THIS PRINTERPrintable areaWhen using PCL emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are shown below.Portrait Figure 1-3
C - 5 APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA)Laser NoticesLaser Safety (100 to 120 volt model only)This printer is certified as a Class I laser product under
APPENDIX (FOR USA AND CANADA) C - 6IMPORTANT - For Your SafetyTo ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a stan
I - 1INDEXAAccessories and supplies ...4-1, 5-13, C-2Accessories tab ...2-9Automatic duplex printi
I - 2TThicker paper ...1-17, 1-20Toner ... A-5Toner cartri
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 8Printing methodsPrinting on plain paper You can print on plain paper from the paper tray or manual feed tray. For the paper
1 - 9 ABOUT THIS PRINTER2Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.Figure 1-53While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever, slide the p
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 104Put paper in the tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray at all four corners.Figure 1-75Put the paper tray firmly b
1 - 11 ABOUT THIS PRINTER6Send the print data to the printer.Pull up the output tray support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down ou
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 12Printing on plain paper from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140)1Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source
ILaser printerHL-5100 seriesUser's GuideDefinitions of warnings, cautions, and notesWe use the following terms throughout this User’s Guide:You m
1 - 13 ABOUT THIS PRINTER3Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.Figure 1-114Using both hands put paper in the manu
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 14Printing on plain paper from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN)1Select the Paper Size, Media Typ
1 - 15 ABOUT THIS PRINTER2Open the MP tray and lower it gently.Figure 1-133Pull out the MP tray support flap.Figure 1-144When putting paper in the M
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 165While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit the paper size.Figure 1-166Send the print data
1 - 17 ABOUT THIS PRINTERPrinting on thicker paper and card stock When the face-up output tray is pulled down, the printer has a straight paper path
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 183Send the print data to the printer.4Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to fit the paper size.Figure 1-195Us
1 - 19 ABOUT THIS PRINTER6After the printed page comes out of the printer, put in the next sheet of paper as in Step 5 above. Repeat for each page t
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 20Printing on thicker paper and card stock from the multi-purpose tray (MP tray)(For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN)1Select the Paper
1 - 21 ABOUT THIS PRINTER2Open the face-up output tray, and then pull out the face-up output tray support if necessary.Figure 1-223Open the MP tray
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 225When putting paper in the MP tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray and remains under the maximum paper height gu
IITo use the printer safelyCautionUse water or neutral detergents for cleaning. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzene will damage
1 - 23 ABOUT THIS PRINTERCautionRemove each sheet immediately after printing. Stacking the sheets may cause a paper jam or the paper to curl.Figure
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 24Printing on envelopes Types of envelopes to avoidDo not use envelopes: that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or an usual sha
1 - 25 ABOUT THIS PRINTERPrinting on envelopes from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140)The printer has a straight paper path from the man
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 263Send the print data to the printer.4Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to fit the envelope size.Figure 1-31
1 - 27 ABOUT THIS PRINTER5Using both hands put the envelope in the manual feed tray until the front edge of the envelope touches the paper feed roll
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 286After the printed envelope comes out of the printer, the printer will wait until you put in the next envelope. Repeat Step
1 - 29 ABOUT THIS PRINTERPrinting on envelopes from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN)The printer has a straight paper path from the MP tray t
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 302Open the face-up output tray, and then pull out the face-up output tray support if necessary.Figure 1-343Open the MP tray
1 - 31 ABOUT THIS PRINTER5Put envelopes in the MP tray so that they touch the back of the tray and remain under the maximum paper height guides on b
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 326Press and slide the paper-width guide to fit the envelope size.Figure 1-397Send the print data to the printer.8After you f
IIITrademarksThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Apple, the Apple Logo, Macintosh® and RendezvousTM are registered
1 - 33 ABOUT THIS PRINTERPrinting on transparenciesYou can print on transparencies from the paper tray, manual feed tray or MP tray.Printing on tran
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 342Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.Figure 1-403While pressing the blue paper-guide release levers, slide th
1 - 35 ABOUT THIS PRINTER5Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.6Send the print data to the printer.Figure 1-44CautionRemove each transparen
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 36Printing on transparencies from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140)When the face-up output tray is open, the pri
1 - 37 ABOUT THIS PRINTER3Send the print data to the printer4Open the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to the transparency size.Figure 1-475
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 386After the printed transparency comes out of the printer, put in the next transparency as described in Step 5 on page 1-37.
1 - 39 ABOUT THIS PRINTERPrinting on transparencies from the MP tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN)When the face-up output tray is open, the printer h
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 402Open the face-up output tray.Figure 1-493Send the print data to the printer.4Open the MP tray and lower it gently.Figure 1
1 - 41 ABOUT THIS PRINTER5Pull out the MP tray support flap. Figure 1-526When putting transparencies in the MP tray, make sure they touch the back o
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 428After you finish printing, close the face-up output tray.CautionRemove each transparency immediately after printing. Stack
IVTable of Contents1About this printer ...
1 - 43 ABOUT THIS PRINTERDuplex PrintingThe supplied PCL printer drivers for Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000/XP, Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 44Manual duplex printing from the manual feed tray (For HL-5130 and HL-5140)Caution Before you put the sheets back in the ma
1 - 45 ABOUT THIS PRINTERManual duplex printing from the multi-purpose tray (For HL-5150D and HL-5170DN)Caution Before putting the sheets back in t
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 46Paper orientation for manual duplex printingThe printer prints the second page first.If you print 10 pages on 5 sheets of p
1 - 47 ABOUT THIS PRINTERPrinting on both sides of the paper (automatic duplex printing) Guidelines for automatic duplex printing Use A4, Letter or
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 483Open the Properties dialog box in the printer driver. In the Advanced tab select Duplex Printing mode, check Duplex, and m
2 - 1 DRIVER AND SOFTWARE2Printer driver A printer driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer to the format that a p
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 2You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer. Paper Size Multiple Page Orientation C
2 - 3 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREFor Windows® Features in the PCL printer driverYou can download the latest printer driver or get other information by acces
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 4Advanced tab Change the tab settings by clicking the following icons:1Print Quality2Duplex Printing3Watermark 4Page Setting
V3Control panel ...
2 - 5 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREToner Save ModeYou can save running costs by turning on the toner save mode, which reduces the print density. Print Setting
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 6Device OptionsYou can set the following Printer Function modes in this tab:(You can jump to the page for each Printer Funct
2 - 7 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREJob SpoolingThe printer saves data that you want to reprint.You can reprint a document without sending the data again from
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 8Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/Me users only)Administrators have the authority to limit the Number of copies, Scaling se
2 - 9 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREHRCThis option allows you to change the HRC setting on your Brother HL-5100 series printer. HRC is a special function that
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 10Accessories tab When you install the optional lower tray unit, you can add it and select its settings in the Accessories t
2 - 11 DRIVER AND SOFTWARESupport tab You can download the latest driver or by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 12Features in the PS printer driver You can download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://s
2 - 13 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREDevice Settings tab Select the options you installed.
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 14Layout tabYou can change the Layout setting by selecting the setting in the Orientation, Page Order and Page Per Sheet.If
VIGeräuschemission / Acoustic noise emission (for Germany only) ...B-4Wiring information (for UK) ...
2 - 15 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREPaper / Quality tabSelect the Paper Source.
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 16Advanced options1Select the Paper Size and Copy Count.2Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting.3You can c
2 - 17 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREFor Macintosh® This printer supports Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 and Mac OS® X 10.1 to 10.2.You can download the latest driver by a
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 18Specific settingsSet the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings.Brother Laser driverPS driverYou can chang
2 - 19 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREToner SaveYou can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save setting, which reduces the print density.Sleep TimeWhen
DRIVER AND SOFTWARE 2 - 20SoftwareSoftware for Networks BRAdmin ProfessionalThe BRAdmin Professional software is a utility for managing your Brother
2 - 21 DRIVER AND SOFTWAREAutomatic Emulation SelectionThis printer has an Automatic Emulation Selection feature. When the printer receives data fro
CONTROL PANEL 3 - 13This section refers to the four Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) (Toner, Drum, Paper, Status) and the two control panel buttons (Job
3 - 2 CONTROL PANELLEDPrinter statusFigure 3-2Sleep modeThe power switch is off or the printer is in Sleep mode. Pressing the Go button wakes up the
CONTROL PANEL 3 - 3Figure 3-6Data remaining in memoryPrint data remains in the printer memory. If the Status LED is on for a long time and nothing h
1 - 1 ABOUT THIS PRINTER1\What is in the box?When you unpack the printer, check to see that you have all of the following parts.1Printer2Drum unit a
3 - 4 CONTROL PANELFigure 3-10Paper jam Clear the paper jam. See Paper jams and how to clear them on page 6-6. If the printer does not start printin
CONTROL PANEL 3 - 5Service call indicationsIf there is an error that cannot be cleared by the user, the printer will show that a service call is nee
3 - 6 CONTROL PANELTable 1: LED indications while pressing Go and Job CancelMake a note of the indication and report the error status to your dealer
CONTROL PANEL 3 - 7Control panel buttons The control panel buttons have the following functions:Cancel printingIf you press the Job Cancel button wh
3 - 8 CONTROL PANELPrint a test pageYou can use the Go button or the printer driver to print a test page.Using control panel button1Turn off the pri
CONTROL PANEL 3 - 9Printer SettingsYou can print the current settings using the control panel button or printer driver.Using the control panel butto
3 - 10 CONTROL PANELPrint fonts (Not available for HL-5130)You can print a list of the internal fonts using the control panel button or printer driv
CONTROL PANEL 3 - 11Network factory default setting (For HL-5170DN)If you wish to reset the print server back to its default factory settings (reset
4 - 1 OPTIONS4This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. Click the symb
OPTIONS 4 - 2Installing additional memory1Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. Disconnect the interface cable from the pr
ABOUT THIS PRINTER 1 - 2Front viewFront View* Figure 1-11Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap)2Control Panel3Front Cover Release Button4
4 - 3 OPTIONS4Hold the DIMM by the side edges. Line up the notches on the DIMM with the DIMM slot. (Check that the locks on each side of the DIMM sl
OPTIONS 4 - 4Lower tray unit (LT-5000) (Not available for HL-5130)The lower tray unit is an optional device that can hold extra paper. It can hold a
4 - 5 OPTIONSPrint server (NC-2100p) (For HL-5130, HL-5140 and HL-5150D)An optional network print server (NC-2100p) allows you to connect to your ne
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 15You will need to replace certain parts and clean the printer regularly. You can see the maintenance video in the Maintenan
5 - 2 ROUTINE MAINTENANCEToner cartridge A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print up to 3,500 (standard cartridge) or up to 6,700 (high
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 3Toner Empty messageIf the LED shows the message below, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distribu
5 - 4 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE2Pull out the drum unit assembly (drum unit with toner cartridge).Figure 5-4Caution We recommend that you place the drum u
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 54Unpack the new toner cartridge. Hold the cartridge level with both hands and gently rock it from side to side five or six
5 - 6 ROUTINE MAINTENANCECautionPut the toner cartridge in the drum unit immediately after you have removed the protective cover. Do not touch the s
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 5 - 77Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left and left to right sev
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