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Brother HL-4150CDN User Manual

Brother HL-4150CDN User Manual

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Brother Laser Printer
USER'S GUIDE
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen
Reader 'text-to-speech' software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the machine.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and
utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
Note: Not all models are available in all countries.
(HL-4150CDN) In USA: Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals
on your model page to download the other manuals.
HL-4150CDN
HL-4570CDW
HL-4570CDWT
Version 0
USA/CAN

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Summary of Contents for Brother HL-4150CDN

  • Page 1 Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box. Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the machine. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
  • Page 2 Network User's Guide This Guide provides useful information of wired and PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / wireless network settings and security settings using In the Box Brother machine. You can also find supported protocol information for your machine and the detailed troubleshooting tips. For Other Countries:...
  • Page 3 Using this guide Symbols used in this guide The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, CAUTION may result in minor or moderate injuries.
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Printing Methods About this Machine ............................1 Front view and Back view........................1 Acceptable paper and other print media....................2 Recommended paper and print media ....................2 Type and size of paper ........................2 Handling and using special paper .......................5 Unprintable area ..........................8 Printing methods............................9 Printing on plain paper.........................9 Printing on envelopes ........................15...
  • Page 5 LEDs ................................65 LCD .................................66 Back light ............................66 LCD messages ..........................66 Reprinting documents........................68 Printing Secure data ..........................69 Menu table............................70 Default settings..........................81 Color Calibration ..........................82 Auto Registration ..........................82 Manual Registration...........................83 Frequency............................83 Option Lower tray (LT-300CL)..........................84 SO-DIMM..............................85 SO-DIMM types ..........................85 Installing extra memory ........................86 Routine Maintenance Replacing consumable items........................88 Before replacing the consumable items ....................92...
  • Page 6 How to use Web Based Management (Web browser) ..............178 Symbol and character sets list......................179 Quick reference for bar code control commands...................180 Print bar codes or expanded characters..................180 Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) Brother numbers ............................188 Appendix (for USA and Canada) Brother numbers ............................189 Index...
  • Page 7 Printing Methods About this Machine Front view and Back view 1 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap) 2 Control panel with a tiltable Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3 USB direct print interface 4 Front cover release button 5 Front cover 6 Paper tray 7 Power switch 8 Face-down output tray...
  • Page 8 Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper, recycled paper, glossy paper, labels or envelopes. For best results, follow the instructions below: ...
  • Page 9 Printing Methods When looking at this page, you can jump to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table. Media type Tray 1 Tray 2 MP Tray Choose the media type from the printer driver Plain paper Plain Paper 75 g/m to 105 g/m...
  • Page 10 Printing Methods Recommended paper specifications The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. Basis weight 75-90 g/m (20-24 lb) Thickness 80-110 μm Roughness Higher than 20 sec. Stiffness 90-150 cm /100 Grain direction Long grain Volume resistivity -10e Surface resistivity -10e ohm-cm CaCO...
  • Page 11 • that is multipart or carbonless • that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.
  • Page 12 Printing Methods Envelopes Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality problems because of 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 sheets of paper.
  • Page 13 • with each side folded as shown in figure below If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine.
  • Page 14 Printing Methods Unprintable area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below: Note The area that cannot be printed on may vary depending on the paper size and the printer driver you are using.
  • Page 15 Printing Methods Printing methods Printing on plain paper Printing on plain paper from the Tray 1 and Tray 2 (For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of paper on page 2.) Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. WARNING DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
  • Page 16 Printing Methods While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. Put paper in the tray and make sure:  The paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b) (1). Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams.
  • Page 17 Printing Methods Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. Choose the following settings from each drop-down list of the printer driver. ...
  • Page 18 Printing Methods Printing on plain paper, bond paper, thick paper, labels or glossy paper from the MP tray (For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of paper on page 2.) Open the MP tray and lower it gently. Pull out the MP tray support and unfold the flap (1).
  • Page 19 Printing Methods Put paper in the MP tray and make sure: The paper stays under the maximum paper mark (1).   The paper edge positions between the arrows (2).  The side to be printed on must be face up with the leading edge (top of the paper) in first. Note When you are using glossy paper, put only one sheet at a time in the MP tray to avoid a paper jam.
  • Page 20 Printing Methods Media Type  Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Label Glossy Paper Paper Source  MP Tray For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Send the print data to the machine.

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