Brother HL 2130R User Manual

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Envelopes1
Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may 
have feed and print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should 
have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two sheets of 
paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality 
envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser machine.
We recommend that you print a test envelope to make sure the print results are what you want.
Types of envelopes to avoid1
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use envelopes:
• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes.
• with clasps, staples, snaps, tie strings, self-adhesive components, windows, holes, cutouts or 
perforations.
• that are of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have raised writing on them) or 
preprinted on the inside.
• that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer.
• that cannot be arranged when put in a pile.
• that are made of paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the machine.
• with edges that are not straight or consistently square.
• with glue on surface as shown in figure below
 
• with double flaps as shown in figure below
 
• with sealing flaps that are not folded down when purchased
• with sealing flaps as shown in figure below
 
 
						

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• with each side folded as shown in figure below
 
If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage may 
not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.
 
Labels1
The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser printer. Labels should have an 
adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit. 
Adhesives should not come in contact with any part of the machine, because the label stock may stick to the 
drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be exposed between the 
labels. Labels should be arranged so that they cover the entire length and width of the sheet. Using labels 
with spaces may result in labels peeling off and causing serious jams or print problems.
All labels used in this machine must be able to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade (392 
degrees Fahrenheit) for a period of 0.1 seconds.
Do not feed a label sheet through the machine more than one time.
Types of labels to avoid1
Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape.
 
IMPORTANT
• Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed because your machine will be damaged.
• Label sheets should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this User’s Guide. Labels 
exceeding this specification may not feed or print properly and may cause damage to your machine.
 
 
						

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Unprintable area1
The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below:
Portrait
 
Landscape
 
A4LetterLegalB5 (ISO)ExecutiveA5A6B6 (ISO)
1 4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)
2 6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)
3 4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)
4 6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)6.01 mm 
(0.24 in.)
A4LetterLegalB5 (ISO)ExecutiveA5A6B6 (ISO)
1 4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)
2 5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.08 mm 
(0.2 in.)5.08 mm 
(0.2 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.08 mm 
(0.2 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)
3 4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)4.23 mm 
(0.16 in.)
4 5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.08 mm 
(0.2 in.)5.08 mm 
(0.2 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.08 mm 
(0.2 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)5.0 mm 
(0.19 in.)
1
3 24
1
3 24
 
						

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Printing methods1
Printing on plain paper, recycled paper, bond paper, thin paper or thick paper1
Printing from the paper tray (plain paper, recycled paper and thin paper only)1
(For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of paper on page 4.)
aPull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 
bWhile pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make 
sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.
 
 
						

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cPut paper in the tray and make sure:
The paper is below the maximum paper mark (bbb).
Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams.
The side to be printed on must be face down. 
The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly.
 
dPut the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine.
eLift up the support flap 1 to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page 
as soon as it comes out of the machine.
 
 
						

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fChoose the following from each drop-down list of the printer driver.
Paper Size
Media Type
Paper Source
For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.
gSend the print data to the machine.A4 Letter Executive A5 B5 B6
A6 JIS B5 A5 Long Edge
Plain Paper Thin Paper Recycled Paper
Tray 1
 
						

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Printing from the Manual feed slot1
(For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of paper on page 4.)
Note
The machine automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot.
 
aLift up the support flap 1 to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page 
as soon as it comes out of the machine.
 
bOpen the manual feed slot cover. (Not available for HL-2130 / HL-2132 / HL-2135W / HL-2220) 
 
						

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cUsing both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. 
dUsing both hands, put one piece of paper in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper  touches 
the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go.
 
Note
• Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up.
• Make sure that the paper is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper 
may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.
• DO NOT put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, as it may cause a jam.
• If you put any media in the manual feed slot before the machine is in Ready mode, the media may be 
ejected without being printed on.
 
 
						

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eChoose the following from each drop-down list of the printer driver.
Paper Size
You can use all paper sizes specified for the tray which you use.
Media Type
Paper Source
For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.
fSend the print data to the machine.
gAfter the printed page comes out of the machine, put in the next sheet of paper as in Step d above. 
Repeat for each page that you want to print.
Printing on labels or envelopes1
When the face-up output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed 
slot through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on 
labels or envelopes. (For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media 
on page 3 and Types of envelopes to avoid on page 7.)
Note
The machine automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot.
 
aOpen the back cover (face-up output tray). 
Width: 76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.)
Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.6 to 16 in.)
Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Recycled Paper
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b Pull down the two green levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the 
right-hand side, as shown in the illustration below.
 
cOpen the manual feed slot cover. (Not available for HL-2130 / HL-2132 / HL-2135W / HL-2220)