Brother Hl 5280dw User Manual

7. Troubleshooting
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BR-Script 3
CAUTION 
Not following the instructions for using the printer may cause you to be responsible for all repairs.
 
ProblemRecommendation
The print speed slows down. Add optional memory. See Installing extra memory on page 71.
The printer cannot print EPS data 
that includes binary.You need the following settings to print EPS data:
aFrom the Start menu, select Control Panel and then Printer 1.
1Printers and Faxes for Windows® XP users.
bRight-click the Brother...

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Printer specifications
Engine
1From standard paper tray and optional paper tray 2
2If you use the high quality 1200 dpi setting (1200×1200 dpi) the print speed will be slower.
Appendix
ModelHL-5270DNHL-5280DW
TechnologyElectrophotographic
Print speed
Up to 30 ppm (Letter size)
 1, Up to 28 ppm (A4 size) 1
First print timeLess than 8.5 sec
Resolution
Windows
® 95/98/Me,  
Windows NT
® 4.0 and 
Windows
® 2000/XP1200 dpi
 2
HQ1200
600 dpi
300 dpi
DOS 600 dpi
Mac OS
®1200 dpi 2
HQ1200
600 dpi
300 dpi...

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Controller
1USB is not supported under Windows® 95 or Windows NT®4.0.
2Brother original Windows® utility for printer and print server management.
3Brother original Macintosh® utility for printer and print server management.
4Server based management utility. Download from http://solutions.brother.com.
5Printer and print server management through Web browser.
6Code39, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-128, Codabar, FIM (US-PostNet), ISBN, Code128
ModelHL-5270DNHL-5280DW...

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Software
1Download the printer driver for Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition from http://solutions.brother.com.
2Download the printer driver for Linux from http://solutions.brother.com.
3Instructional animations for problem solving
4The Driver Deployment Wizard automates the installation of printers in a peer-to-peer network.
Control panel
Paper handling
1Calculated with 80 g/m2 (21 lb) paper
ModelHL-5270DNHL-5280DW
Printer driver
Windows
®PCL Driver for Windows® 95/98/Me/2000/XP 1,...

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Media specifications
1Up to 10 sheets
2Legal size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada.
Supplies
Dimensions / Weights
ModelHL-5270DNHL-5280DW
Media typesMulti-purpose tray Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, 
Labels, Transparencies
 1, Thin paper, Thick paper, Thicker 
paper
Paper tray
Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
 1, 
Thin paper
Lower tray unit (Option) (LT-5300) Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Thin paper...

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Other
1We do not recommend Toner Save for printing Photo or Gray Scale images.
System Requirements
1USB is not supported under Windows® 95 or Windows NT®4.0.
2Download the printer driver for Windows® XP Professional  x64 Edition from http://solutions.brother.com.
3Power Macintosh with an Apple original pre-installed USB port.
4Wireless network is not supported under Windows® 95 or Mac OS® 9.X.
ModelHL-5270DNHL-5280DW
Power consumptionPrinting Average 610 W at 25°C 
(77°F)Average 620 W at...

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Important information for choosing your paper
This section gives information to help you choose paper to use with this printer.
Note
If you use paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or misfeed may occur in the printer. See 
Recommended paper on page 7.
 
Before you buy a large quantity of paper
Make sure that the paper is suitable for the printer.
Paper for plain paper copies
Paper is divided by usage, such as paper for printing and paper for copying. The usage is usually written on...

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Moisture content
Moisture content is the amount of water left in the paper after manufacture. It is one of the important 
characteristics of the paper. This can change greatly depending on the storage environment, although usually 
paper contains about 5% water by weight. Because paper often absorbs water, the amount of water can 
sometimes be about 10% in a high humidity environment. When the amount of water increases, the 
characteristics of the paper changes greatly. The fixing of the...

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Paper size
Paper sizemmin.
Letter8.5 × 11 in.
Legal8.5 × 14 in.
Executive7.25 × 10.5 in.
A4210 × 297 mm
A5148 × 210 mm
A6105 × 148 mm
Envelope Monarch3.875 × 7.5 in.
Envelope #93.875 × 8.9 in.
Envelope #104.12 × 9.5 in.
Envelope #114.5 × 10.375 in.
Envelope DL110 × 220 mm
Envelope C5162 × 229 mm
Envelope C6114 × 162 mm
B5 (JIS)182 × 257 mm
B5 (ISO)176 × 250 mm
B6125 × 176 mm
Folio8.5 × 13 in.
 

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Symbol and character sets
For the HP LaserJet, IBM Proprinter XL, and EPSON FX-850 emulation modes, you can choose the symbol 
and character sets using a web browser or the control panel buttons.
How to use the web browser
To use the web browser, follow the steps below.
aEnter [http://printer’s IP address/] into your browser.
For example: [http://192.168.1.2/] (if the printer’s IP address is 192.168.1.2)
bClick Printer Settings.
cEnter a user name and a password. The default User Name is...