Brother Hl 5350dnlt User Manual

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About this Printer1
Carton components1
When you unpack the printer, make sure that you have all of the following parts.
Interface cable1
The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Purchase the appropriate cable for the interface you are 
using.
„USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during the printer 
driver installation process.
Make sure...

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Third party USB ports are not supported by Macintosh.
„Parallel cable
DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant.
„Network cable (For HL-5350DN and 5370DW only)
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast 
Ethernet Network.
 

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Front view1
1 Front Cover Release Button
2 Control Panel
3 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 1 (Support Flap 1)
4 Front Cover
5 Paper Tray
6 Power Switch
7 Face-down Output Tray
8 Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray)
9 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap 2 (Support Flap 2)
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Back view1
1  Back Cover (Back Output Tray)
2  Duplex Tray
3  AC Power Connector
4  10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (Ethernet) Port (HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW only)
5  Network Activity LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) (For HL-5350DN and HL-5370DW only)
6  HL-5370DW: Wireless Activity LED
7  HL-5370DW: Wireless Setup Button
8  USB Interface Connector
9  SO-DIMM (memory) Cover
10  Parallel Interface Connector
Note  The printer illustration is based on HL-5370DW.
 
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Positioning the printer1
Read the following before you use the printer.
Power supply1
Use the printer within the recommended power range.
The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 5 meters (16.5 feet).
Do not share the same power circuit with other high-powered appliances, such as an air conditioner, copier, 
shredder and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these appliances, we recommend that you use 
a voltage transformer or a high-frequency...

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Printing Methods2
About paper2
Type and size of paper2
The printer loads paper from the installed paper tray or the multi-purpose tray.
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows:
When looking at this page on the CD-ROM, you can jump to the page for each printing method by clicking p 
in the table.
Printing Methods2
Paper tray Tray 1
Multi-purpose tray MP Tray
Optional lower tray unit Tray 2 / Tray 3
Duplex unit for automatic duplex printing DX
Media typeTray...

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Envelopes
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Up to 3 sheets Envelopes
Env. Thin
Env. Thick
Tray 1Tray 2/ Tray3MP TrayDX
Paper sizeA4, Letter, B5 (ISO), 
Executive, A5, A6, 
B6 (ISO), A5(Long 
Edge)A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), 
Executive, A5, 
B6 (ISO)Width: 69.8 to 
216 mm (2.75 to 
8.5 in.)
Length: 116 to 
406.4 mm (4.57 to 
16 in.)A4
Number of sheets 
(80 g/m
2 / 20 lb)250 sheets 250 sheets / 250 
sheets50 sheets
Media typeTray 1Tray 2/ Tray 3MP TrayDXChoose the media type 
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Recommended paper2
„Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.
„Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
„Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
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„Use neutral paper. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper.
„Use long-grain paper.
„Use paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%.
„This printer can use recycled paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications.
IMPORTANT
 
DO NOT use ink jet paper because it may cause a paper...

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Types of envelopes2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your printer. However, some envelopes may have feed and print quality 
problems due to 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 pieces 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 will be using the...

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Unprintable area2
The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below:
Note When using BR-Script emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are 4.32 mm (0.17 in).
 
Portrait2
Landscape2
A4LetterLegalB5 (ISO)ExecutiveA5A6B6 (ISO)
14.23mm 
(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.)
26.01mm 
(0.24 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.35 mm 
(0.25 in.)6.01 mm...