Brother Hl 5240 User Manual

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IMPORTANT
For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bought the printer. Calls must be 
made from within that country.
 
Register your product
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner 
of the product.
Your registration with Brother:
„may serve as a confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;
„may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,
„will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.
Please complete the Brother Warranty Registration or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register 
your new product, register on-line at
 
http://www.brother.com/registration/
 
FAQs (Frequently asked questions)
The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your printer needs. You can download the latest 
software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most from your Brother 
product.
 
http://solutions.brother.com
 
You can check here for Brother driver updates.
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Customer Service
If you have comments or suggestions, please write us at:
Service center locator (USA only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
Service center locations (Canada only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER
Ordering supplies
For best quality results use only genuine Brother supplies, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you 
cannot find the supplies you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit 
card, you can order supplies directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection 
of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.)In USA:1-800-276-7746
In Canada:1-877-BROTHER
In USA:Printer Customer Support
Brother International Corporation
15 Musick Irvine, CA 92618
In Canada:Brother International Corporation (Canada), Ltd.
- Marketing Dept.
1, rue Hotel de Ville Dollard-des-Ormeaux, PQ, Canada H9B 3H6
Internet Addresses
Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates and Utilities: 
http://solutions.brother.com
(In USA Only) For Brother Accessories & Supplies: http://www.brothermall.com
In USA:1-888-879-3232 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
 http://www.brothermall.com
In Canada:1-877-BROTHER (voice)
DescriptionItem
Toner Cartridge TN-550 (Standard, prints approx. 3, 500 pages)
TN-580 (High Yield, prints approx. 7,000 pages)
Drum Unit DR-520
 
						

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Important information: Regulations
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
(For USA)
declares, that the products
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one or more of the following measures: 
„Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
„Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
„Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
„Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Important
A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority 
to operate the equipment.Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
P.O. Box 6911
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911
USA
Telephone: (908) 704-1700
Product name: Laser Printer HL-5240 and HL-5250DN
Model number: HL-52
Product option: Lower Tray Unit LT-5300
 
						

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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
 
						

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Laser Notices
Laser Safety (110 to 120 volt model only)
This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
(DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 
1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. 
Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external 
covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. 
FDA Regulations (110 to 120 volt model only)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured 
on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One of 
the following labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be 
attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
 Caution
 Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this User’s Guide 
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Internal laser radiation
MANUFACTURED:
Brother Industries, Ltd.,
15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan
This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser 
Notice No.50, dated July 26, 2001.
MANUFACTURED:
Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory
Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzhen, CHINA
This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser 
Notice No.50, dated July 26, 2001.
Maximum radiation power: 5  mW
Wave length: 770 - 810 nm
Laser class: Class 3B
 
						

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IMPORTANT - For Your Safety
To ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power 
outlet that is properly grounded through the standard electrical wiring. 
Extension cords used with this printer must be three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper 
grounding. Incorrectly wired extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage. 
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the 
installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power, call 
a qualified electrician. 
This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. DO 
NOT connect it to a DC power source. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
Disconnect device
You must install this printer near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must 
disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power completely.
Caution for LAN connection (For model HL-5250DN)
Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to overvoltages.
 
						

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A
Accessories tab ......................................................... 32
Advanced tab
 ............................................................ 27
Automatic duplex printing
 .......................................... 22
Automatic Emulation Selection
 ................................. 43
Automatic Interface Selection
 ................................... 44
B
Back view .................................................................... 3
Bar code control
 ...................................................... 111
Basic tab
 ................................................................... 26
Booklet printing
 ......................................................... 23
BRAdmin Light
 .......................................................... 42
BRAdmin Professional
 .............................................. 42
Brother Numbers (USA/Canada)
 .................... 123, 124
BR-Script 3
 ................................................................ 99
BR-Script 3 mode
 ...................................................... 43
BR-Script printer driver
 ............................................. 34
Buffer error
 ................................................................ 48
C
Carton contents ........................................................... 1
Cartridge position error
 ............................................. 47
Character sets
 ......................................................... 108
Cleaning
 .................................................................... 73
Consumables
 ............................................................ 61
Control panel
 ..................................................... 45, 102
Control panel buttons
 ................................................ 51
Corona wire
 ................................................... 66, 77, 78
Cover open
 ............................................................... 48
D
Device options .......................................................... 29
Dimensions
 ............................................................. 103
Dimm
 ......................................................................... 57
DOS
 .......................................................................... 98
Download full
 ............................................................ 48
Driver Deployment Wizard
 ........................................ 42
Drum life end soon
 .................................................... 47
Drum unit
 .......................................................... 68, 103
Duplex disabled
 ........................................................ 48
Duplex printing
 .......................................................... 19
Dust on drum
 ............................................................ 48
E
Emulation ................................................................ 101Emulation modes
 ...................................................... 43
Envelopes
 ............................................................. 7, 15
EPSON FX-850 mode
 ............................................... 43
Error messages
 ................................................... 80, 82
F
Font full ..................................................................... 48
Fonts
 ................................................................. 54, 101
Front view
 .................................................................... 2
H
HP LaserJet mode .................................................... 43
I
Incorrect paper size for DX ....................................... 48
Interface
 .................................................................. 101
J
Job cancel ................................................................. 51
L
LEDs ......................................................................... 45
Linux
 ......................................................................... 24
Lower tray unit
 ........................................................... 56
M
Macintosh® .......................................................... 37, 98
Maintenance parts
 ..................................................... 72
Manual duplex printing
 .............................................. 19
Media specifications
 ................................................ 103
Media type
 ................................................................... 5
Memory
 ............................................................. 57, 101
Memory full
 ................................................................ 48
Multi-purpose tray
 ......................................... 12, 15, 20
N
Network ..................................................................... 42
Network connectivity
 ............................................... 101
Network default setting
 .............................................. 55
Network Print Software
 ............................................. 42
No paper
 ................................................................... 48
 
						

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OPC drum ................................................................. 93
Options
 ...................................................................... 56
P
Paper .................................................................. 5, 105
Paper handling
 ........................................................ 102
Paper jams
 .......................................................... 48, 84
Parallel interface
 ....................................................... 44
Plain paper
 .................................................................. 6
Power
 .......................................................................... 4
Power supply
 .............................................................. 4
Print overrun
 ............................................................. 48
Print quality
 ............................................................... 91
Print server
 ................................................................ 60
Print test page
 ........................................................... 52
Printable area
 .............................................................. 8
Printer driver
 .........................................26, 34, 40, 102
Printer settings
 .......................................................... 53
Processor
 ................................................................ 101
Proprinter XL mode
 ................................................... 43
R
Register your product ...................................... 118, 123
Remote Printer Console
 .................................... 44, 108
Reprint
 ................................................................ 30, 51
S
Scanner window ........................................................ 76
Service call
 ................................................................ 49
Service centers (USA/Canada)
 ............................... 124
Service centres (Europe and other countries)
 ........ 118
Software
 .................................................................... 42
Specifications
 .......................................................... 100
Support tab
 ............................................................... 33
Symbol
 .................................................................... 108
System requirements
 .............................................. 104
T
Toner cartridge .................................................. 62, 103
Toner life end
 ...................................................... 47, 62
Toner low
 .................................................................. 47
Too many trays
 ......................................................... 48
U
USB interface ............................................................ 44
Utilities
 .................................................................... 102
W
Web BRAdmin ........................................................... 42
Weights
 ................................................................... 103