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User’s Guide
Brother Laser Printer
HL-5440D
HL-5450DN
HL-5450DNT
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, t
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User's Guides and where to find them? Which manual? What's in it? Where is it? Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Printed / In the box Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations. Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your machine Printed / In the box and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using. User’s Guide Learn the print operations,
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Using the documentation Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 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. Important indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Important may result in damage t
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Table of Contents 1 Printing Methods 1 About this Machine ....................................................................................................................................1 Front view and Back view....................................................................................................................1 Acceptable paper and other print media....................................................................................................2 Recommended paper and prin
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3 General Information 71 Control panel ...........................................................................................................................................71 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) ............................................................................................................71 Service call indications ......................................................................................................................79 Control panel keys...............
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AAppendix 151 Machine specifications...........................................................................................................................151 General............................................................................................................................................151 Print media ......................................................................................................................................153 Printer.............................
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Printing Methods 1 1 1 About this Machine 1 Front view and Back view 1 1 7 2 9 3 11 12 10 13 6 4 5 14 8 1 Front cover release button 2 Control panel 3 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap) 4 Front cover 5 Paper tray 6 Power switch 7 Face-down output tray 8 Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 9 Back cover (Face-up output tray when open) 10 AC power connector 11 USB port 12 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX port (HL-5450DN(T) only) 13 Network Activity Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) (HL-5450DN(T) only) 1
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Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media 1 1 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels or envelopes. For best results, follow the instructions below: DO NOT put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For correct printing, you must choose the same pa
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Printing Methods Paper capacity of the paper trays 1 Paper size Paper types No. of sheets 1 2 Paper Tray A4, Letter, Legal, Plain paper, Thin paper and up to 250 sheets (80 g/m ) (Tray 1) B5 (ISO/JIS), Executive, A5, Recycled paper A5 (Long Edge), A6, 1 B6 (ISO), Folio 2 Multi-purpose Tray Width: Plain paper, Thin paper, 50 sheets (80 g/m ) (MP Tray) 76.2 to 215.9 mm Thick paper, Thicker paper, 3 Envelopes Bond paper, Recycled paper, Length: Envelopes and Labels 127 to 355.6 mm 2 Optiona
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Printing Methods Handling and using special paper 1 The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper 1 variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NO
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Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may 1 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. 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 envelopes in a laser machine. We recommend
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Printing Methods • with each side folded as shown in figure below 1 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 1 The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser machine. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives should not come in con
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Printing Methods Unprintable area when printing from a computer 1 The figures below show maximum unprintable areas. The unprintable areas may vary depending on the 1 paper size or settings in the application you are using. Usage Document Top (1) Left (2) 1 Size Bottom (3) Right (4) Print Letter 4.23 mm 6.35 mm A4 4.23 mm 6.01 mm 24 Legal 4.23mm 6.35mm 3 Note When using BR-Script3 emulation, the unprintable area around the edges of the paper is 4.23 mm. 7
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Printing Methods Loading paper 1 1 Loading paper and print media 1 The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray, optional lower tray or multi-purpose tray. When you put paper into the paper tray, note the following: If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it through the software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size in the printer driver or by using the control panel keys. Loading paper i
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Printing Methods b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever (1), slide the paper guides to fit the paper you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 1 1 1 Note 1 For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal and Folio size paper are not available in some regions.) c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 9
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Printing Methods d Put paper in the tray and make sure: The paper is below the maximum paper mark ( ) (1). 1 Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams. The side to be printed on must be face down. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed correctly. 1 e Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine. f Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove e
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Printing Methods g Choose the following settings from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size 1 A4 Letter Legal Executive A5 B5 B6 Folio A5 Long Edge A6 (Tray 1 only) (Tray 1 only) For the acceptable paper sizes, see Type and size of paper uu page 2. Media Type Plain Paper Thin Paper Recycled Paper Paper Source Tray1 Tray2 (if available) For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Note The name of options in the drop-down lists may vary depending on your op
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Printing Methods Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 1 You can load up to 3 envelopes or special print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets of plain paper. Use 1 this tray to print on thick paper, bond paper, labels or envelopes. (For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2.) Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper and bond paper from the MP tray 1 a Open the MP tray and lower it gently. b Pull out the MP tray support (
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Printing Methods c Put paper in the MP tray and make sure: The paper stays under the maximum paper mark (1). 1 The side to be printed on must be face up with the leading edge (top of the paper) in first. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed correctly. 1 d 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. 13
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Printing Methods e Choose the following settings from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size 1 A4 Letter Legal Executive A5 A5 Long Edge A6 B5 B6 3 x 5 1 Folio Customized paper size 1 ® You can define your original paper size by choosing User Defined... in Windows printer driver, PostScript Custom Page Size in ® BR-Script printer driver for Windows , or Custom Page Sizes in Macintosh printer drivers. For the acceptable paper sizes, see Type and size of paper uu page 2. Media
