Brother Hl 5270dn User Manual

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1On connection to the network, if the machines IP METHOD is AUTO the machine will attempt to automatically set the IP address and Subnet 
Mask from a boot server such as DHCP or BOOTP. If a boot server cannot be found an APIPA IP address will be allocated, such as 
169.254.[001-254].[000-255]. If the IP METHOD of the machine is set to STATIC you will need to manually enter an IP address from the 
machines control panel.
NETWORK for HL-5270DN users
SubmenuMenu...

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NETWORK for HL-5280DW users
Submenu 1Submenu 2Menu SelectionsOptionsDescriptions
WIRED WIRED
ENABLEON*/OFF
TCP/IP TCP/IP ENABLEON*/OFF
IP ADDRESS= ###.###.###.###
(000.000.000.000)*
 1
Enter the IP address.
SUBNET MASK= ###.###.###.###
(000.000.000.000)*
 1
Enter the Subnet mask.
GATEWAY= ###.###.###.###
(000.000.000.000)*Enter the Gateway address.
IP BOOT TRIES # (3)
IP METHODAUTO*/STATIC/RARP/BOOTP
/DHCPChooses the IP method that best 
suits your needs.
APIPAON*/OFFAutomatically...

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1On connection to the network, if the machines IP METHOD is AUTO the machine will attempt to automatically set the IP address and Subnet 
Mask from a boot server such as DHCP or BOOTP. If a boot server cannot be found an APIPA IP address will be allocated, such as 
169.254.[001-254].[000-255]. If the IP METHOD of the machine is set to STATIC you will need to manually enter an IP address from the 
machines control panel.
WLAN
(Continued)WIRELESS...

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INTERFACE
SubmenuMenu SelectionsOptionsDescription
SELECTAUTO*/PARALLEL/USB/NETW
ORK
AUTO IF TIME 1/2/3/4/5*.../99 (sec) You need to set the time-out period 
for the auto interface selection. 
INPUT BUFFER Level 1/2/3*.../15Increases or decreases the input 
buffer capacity.
PARALLEL HIGH SPEEDON*/OFFTurns high-speed parallel 
communications ON or OFF. 
BI-DIRON*/OFFTurns bi-directional parallel 
communications ON or OFF.
INPUT PRIME ON/OFF*Turns prime signal ON or OFF.
USB 2.0 HIGH...

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Example of changing the menu setting
Setting IP Address
aPress the + or - button to choose NETWORK (and to display each setting shown below). 
INFORMATION
h
 
NETWORK
bPress Set. 
TCP/IP
cPress Set. 
TCP/IP ENABLE
dPress the + button. 
IP ADDRESS=
ePress Set.
The last digit in the first part of the number is blinking.
 
192. 0. 0. 192*
fPress the + or - button to increase or decrease the number.
Press Set to go to the next number. 
 
123. 0. 0. 192*
gRepeat this process until you...

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Default Settings
Printer default setting
The printer settings have been set at the factory before shipment. They are called default settings (see Menu 
table on page 56). Although you can run the printer with these default settings unchanged, you can tailor the 
printer with user settings.
Note
Changing the user settings does not affect the default settings. You cannot modify the present default 
settings.
 
The changed user settings can be restored to the default settings with the...

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This printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these 
items.
Lower tray unit (LT-5300)
Two optional lower trays (Tray 2 or Tray 3) can be installed, and each lower tray can hold up to 250 sheets 
of 80 g/m
2 (21 lb) paper.
When both optional trays are installed, the printer can hold up to 800 sheets of plain paper. If you want to buy 
an optional lower tray unit, call the dealer you bought the printer from.
 
For setup, see the Users Guide...

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DIMM
The printer has 32 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can expand the 
memory up to 544 MB by installing dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs).
DIMM types
You can install the following DIMMs:
„128 MB Buffalo Technology VN133-D128 / VN133-X128
„256 MB Buffalo Technology VN133-D256
„512 MB Buffalo Technology VN133-D512
„64 MB TechWorks 12165-0004
„128 MB TechWorks 12462-0001
„256 MB TechWorks 12485-0001
„512 MB TechWorks 12475-0001
Note
• For more...

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Installing extra memory
aTurn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. Disconnect the interface cable from the 
printer.
Note
Be sure to turn off the printer power switch before you install or remove the DIMM.
 
bRemove the DIMM cover. 
cUnpack the DIMM and hold it by its edges.
CAUTION 
To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, DO NOT touch the memory chips or the board 
surface.
 
dHold the DIMM by the edges and align the notches in the DIMM with the...

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ePut the DIMM cover back on. 
fReconnect the interface cable to your printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the power switch.
Note
To make sure that you have installed the DIMM properly, you can print the printer settings page that shows 
the current memory size. See Menu table on page 56.