Brother HL 2132R 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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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)