Brother Hl 5130 User Manual

							OPTIONS   4 - 4
Lower 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 maximum of 250 sheets 
of paper (80 g/m2 or 21 lb).
Figure 4-5
If you want to buy an optional lower tray unit, call the dealer you bought the printer from or Brother 
Customer Service.
To install the lower tray unit, please see the instructions supplied with the lower tray unit.
 
						

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Print server (NC-2100p) (For HL-5130, HL-5140 and HL-5150D)
An optional network print server (NC-2100p) allows you to connect to your network through the parallel 
interface. 
■NC-2100p: TCP/IP, NetBEUI and AppleTalk* protocols
■Superior network and printer management:
■BRAdmin Professional Windows
®-based Management utility. 
■SNMP MIB I and MIB II over IP or IPX
■Remote console management via TELNET.
■Embedded web server support.
■Flash memory for easy updating of firmware. 
* For HL-5150D.
HL-5170DN already has a built-in 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Print Server.
 
						

							ROUTINE MAINTENANCE   5 - 1
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You will need to replace certain parts and clean the printer regularly. 
You can see the maintenance video in the Maintenance Tutorial section of the CD-ROM we have 
provided with the printer.
1You can see how to replace the toner cartridge.
2You can see how to replace the drum unit.
3You can see how to clean the scanner window.
4You can see how to clean the corona wire in the drum unit.
5You can see how to clean the surface of the OPC in the drum unit.
6You can see how to clean the scanner window and the corona wire in the drum unit.
7You can see how to clean the corona wire in the drum unit.
These instructions are also included in Improving the print quality on page 6-11.
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Toner cartridge 
A new toner cartridge contains enough toner to print up to 3,500 (standard cartridge) or up to 6,700 (high 
yield cartridge) A4 or Letter-size single-sided pages at 5% coverage. 
Toner Low message
The Toner LED alternates turning on for 2 seconds and off for 3 seconds.
Figure 5-1
If the LED shows this message, the toner cartridge has nearly run out of toner. Buy a new toner cartridge 
and have it ready before you get a Toner Empty message. To put in the toner cartridge, see Replacing 
the toner cartridge on page 5-3. 
■The amount of toner used varies according to what is printed on the page and the print density 
setting.
■The more that is printed, the more toner will be used.
■If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, the amount of toner that is 
used will change.
■Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it in the printer.
Toner LED will blink continuously if the toner cartridge is nearly empty.
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Toner Empty message
If the LED shows the message below, the printer has run out of toner or the toner is not evenly distributed 
inside the cartridge. 
Figure 5-2
Replacing the toner cartridge
1Press the cover release button and then open the front cover of the printer.
Figure 5-3
To ensure high quality printing, make sure you use quality toner cartridges. When you want to buy 
toner cartridges, call the dealer you bought the printer from or Brother Customer Service.
We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace the toner cartridge. See Cleaning on 
page 5-12.
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2Pull out the drum unit assembly (drum unit with toner cartridge).
Figure 5-4
Caution
■We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of 
disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
■To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in 
Figure 5-5.
Figure 5-5
3Push down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
Figure 5-6
Caution
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or 
wash it off with cold water.
■Be sure to seal up the toner cartridge tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the 
cartridge.
■Discard the used toner cartridge according to local regulations, keeping it separate from 
domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office.
 
						

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4Unpack the new toner cartridge. Hold the cartridge level with both hands and gently rock it from side 
to side five or six times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
Figure 5-7
Caution
■Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you put it in the printer. If toner 
cartridges are left unpacked for a long time the toner life will be shortened.
■If an unpacked drum unit is put in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged.
■Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your printer. 
We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement 
toner cartridges. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible toner and/or toner 
cartridges in your printer may cause damage to the printer itself and/or it may result in 
unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that was 
caused by the use of unauthorized third party toner and toner cartridges. To protect your 
investment and guarantee your print quality please continue to replace consumed toner 
cartridges with only Genuine Brother Branded Supplies.
■Printing with a third-party toner or third-party toner cartridge may reduce not only the print quality 
but also the quality and life of the printer itself. It may also cause serious damage to the 
performance and life of a drum unit. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by 
the use of third-party toner or third-party toner cartridges.
5Pull off the protective cover.
Figure 5-8
 
						

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Caution
Put the toner cartridge in the drum unit immediately after you have removed the protective cover. Do 
not touch the shaded parts shown in Figure 5-9 and Figure 5-10 to prevent any degradation to the 
print quality.
6Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit you hear it lock into place. If you put it in 
properly, the lock lever will lift automatically.
Figure 5-11
Caution
Make sure you insert the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.
Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10
 
						

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7Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left 
and left to right several times. Return the tab to the home position (▲) before you put the drum unit 
back in the printer. If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.
Figure 5-12
8Put the drum unit assembly back in the printer. Close the front cover of the printer.
Figure 5-13
 
						

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Drum unit
This printer can print up to 20,000 pages* with one drum unit.
* At 5% print coverage (A4 or Letter size). The actual number of printed pages will vary depending on 
the average type of print job and paper. 
Change Drum message
If the LED shows the message below, it means the drum unit is near the end of its life. We recommend 
that you replace the drum unit with a new one before there is a noticeable deterioration in the print 
quality.
Figure 5-14
Caution
■While removing the drum unit, handle it carefully because it may contain toner.
■Every time you replace the drum unit, you should clean the inside of the printer. See Cleaning 
on page 5-12.
■There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as the temperature, humidity, 
type of paper, type of toner used, number of pages per print job and so on. Under ideal 
conditions, the average drum life is estimated at up to 20,000 pages. The actual number of 
pages that your drum will print may be significantly less than this estimate. Because we have no 
control over the many factors that determine the actual drum life, we cannot guarantee a 
minimum number of pages that will be printed by your drum.
■For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner. The printer should be used only in a 
clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation.
■Printing with a third-party drum unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and 
life of the printer itself. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of 
third-party drum unit.
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