Brother HL-3170CDW, HL-3150CDN User Manual

User’s Guide

Brother Color Printer

HL-3150CDN HL-3170CDW

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/ and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.

Note: Not all models are available in all countries.

where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities,

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User's Guides and where do I find them?

Which Guide? What's in it? Where is it?

Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Read the Safety 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

and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.

User’s Guide Learn the print operations, how to replace

consumables, and performing routine maintenance. See troubleshooting tips.

Network User's Guide This Guide provides useful information about wired

and wireless network settings and security settings using the Brother machine. You can also find supported protocol information for your machine and detailed troubleshooting tips.

Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide

(HL-3170CDW)

Google Cloud Print Guide

Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan

AirPrint Guide This Guide provides information for using AirPrint to

This Guide provides information about how to configure and use your Brother machine for wireless printing directly from a mobile device supporting the Wi-Fi Direct™ standard.

This Guide provides information about how to configure your Brother machine to a Google account and use Google Cloud Print services for printing over the Internet.

This Guide provides useful information about printing from your mobile device and scanning from your Brother machine to your mobile device when connected on a Wi-Fi network.

print from OS X v10.7.x, 10.8.x, your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or other iOS device to your Brother machine without installing a printer driver.

Printed / In the box

PDF file / CD-ROM / In the box

PDF file / Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/

Using the documentation

NOTE

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

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.

NOTE

Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation works with other features.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shocks.

Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire.

Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.

Prohibition icons indicate actions that must not be performed.

Bold Bold style identifies keys on the machine control panel or computer screen.

Italics Italicized style emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.

Courier New Courier New font identifies the messages shown on the LCD of the machine.

If you are using a tablet running Windows® 8, you can make your selections either by tapping the screen or by clicking with your mouse.

1 Printing Methods 1

About this Machine ....................................................................................................................................1

Front view and Back view....................................................................................................................1

Acceptable paper and other print media....................................................................................................2

Type and size of paper........................................................................................................................2

Handling and using special paper .......................................................................................................4

Unprintable area when printing from a computer ................................................................................7

Loading paper............................................................................................................................................8

Loading paper and print media............................................................................................................8

Loading paper in the standard paper tray............................................................................................8

Loading paper in the Manual feed slot ..............................................................................................12

2-sided printing ........................................................................................................................................20

Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper .............................................................................20

Automatic 2-sided printing .................................................................................................................21

Manual 2-sided printing .....................................................................................................................23

2 Driver and Software 24

Printer driver ............................................................................................................................................24

Printing a document...........................................................................................................................25

Printer driver settings.........................................................................................................................26

Windows

Macintosh ................................................................................................................................................61

Software ..................................................................................................................................................80

................................................................................................................................................27

Accessing the printer driver settings..................................................................................................27

Features in the Windows

Basic tab............................................................................................................................................28

Advanced tab.....................................................................................................................................36

Print Profiles tab ................................................................................................................................45

Device Settings tab............................................................................................................................47

Support ..............................................................................................................................................48

Features in the BR-Script3 printer driver (PostScript

Uninstalling the printer driver.............................................................................................................58

Status Monitor ...................................................................................................................................59

Features in the printer driver (Macintosh)..........................................................................................61

Choosing page setup options ............................................................................................................61

Features in the BR-Script3 printer driver (PostScript

Removing the printer driver ...............................................................................................................77

Status Monitor ...................................................................................................................................78

Software for networks .......................................................................................................................80

printer driver............................................................................................28

3™ language emulation) .............................50

3™ language emulation) ............................72

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3 General Information 81

Control panel ...........................................................................................................................................81

Control panel overview ......................................................................................................................81

LED indications..................................................................................................................................83

Machine status messages.................................................................................................................83

Menu table.........................................................................................................................................84

Reprinting documents..............................................................................................................................98

Reprinting the last job........................................................................................................................98

How to reprint the last job..................................................................................................................98

Printing Secure data................................................................................................................................99

Secure data .......................................................................................................................................99

How to print Secure data ...................................................................................................................99

Security features....................................................................................................................................100

Secure Function Lock 2.0................................................................................................................100

Setting Lock.....................................................................................................................................100

Ecology features....................................................................................................................................102

Toner Save ......................................................................................................................................102

Sleep Time ......................................................................................................................................102

Deep Sleep mode............................................................................................................................102

Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................................103

Colour Correction...................................................................................................................................104

Frequency........................................................................................................................................104

Colour Calibration............................................................................................................................104

Auto Registration .............................................................................................................................105

4 Routine Maintenance 106

Replacing consumable items.................................................................................................................106

Replacing the toner cartridges.........................................................................................................110

Replacing the drum units.................................................................................................................119

Replacing the belt unit.....................................................................................................................128

Replacing the waste toner box ........................................................................................................133

Cleaning and Checking the machine .....................................................................................................140

Cleaning the outside of the machine ...............................................................................................140

Cleaning the LED head ...................................................................................................................142

Cleaning the corona wires...............................................................................................................143

Cleaning the drum unit ....................................................................................................................147

Cleaning the paper pick-up roller.....................................................................................................153

Packing and shipping the machine ........................................................................................................154

5 Troubleshooting 157

Identifying your problem ........................................................................................................................157

Error and maintenance messages.........................................................................................................158

Paper jams ......................................................................................................................................163

If you are having difficulty with your machine ........................................................................................173

Improving the print quality......................................................................................................................177

Machine Information ..............................................................................................................................185

Checking the Serial Number............................................................................................................185

Default settings................................................................................................................................185

AAppendix 187

Machine specifications...........................................................................................................................187

General............................................................................................................................................187

Print media ......................................................................................................................................189

Printer..............................................................................................................................................190

Interface...........................................................................................................................................190

Network (LAN).................................................................................................................................191

Computer requirements...................................................................................................................192

Important information for choosing your paper................................................................................193

Consumable Items...........................................................................................................................194

Brother numbers....................................................................................................................................196

BIndex 197

NOTE

Printing Methods 1

About this Machine 1

Front view and Back view 1

1 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap)

2 Control panel with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

3 Manual feed slot cover

4 Paper tray

5 Face-down output tray

6 Manual Feed Slot

7 Top cover

8 Back cover (Face-up output tray when open)

9 AC power connector

10 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX

11 USB port

Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the HL-3170CDW.

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Acceptable paper and other print media 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, envelopes or Glossy paper (see Print media on page 189).

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 paper size from your software application as the paper in

the tray.

 Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing.

 Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that the paper is appropriate for the

machine.

Type and size of paper 1

The machine feeds paper from the installed standard paper tray or the manual feed slot.

The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows:

Tray Name

Paper tray Tray 1

Manual feed slot Manual

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Paper capacity of the paper trays 1

Paper size Paper types No. of sheets

Paper Tray (Tray 1)

Manual feed slot Width:

Folio size is 215.9 mm x 330.2 mm.

A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (JIS), Executive, A5,

A5 (Long Edge), A6, Folio

76.2 to 216 mm

Length: 116 to 355.6 mm

Plain paper, Thin paper and Recycled paper

Plain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelopes, Labels and Glossy Paper

up to 250 sheets

(80 gsm)

1 sheet

1 Envelope

Recommended paper specifications 1

The following paper specifications are appropriate for this machine.

Basis weight 75-90 gsm

Thickness 80-110 μm

Roughness Higher than 20 sec.

Stiffness

90-150 cm

Grain direction Long grain

Volume resistivity

Surface resistivity

Filler

10e

CaCO

Ash content Below 23 wt%

Brightness Higher than 80%

Opacity Higher than 85%

/100

-10e11 ohm

-10e12 ohm-cm

(Neutral)

 Use plain paper that is suitable for laser/LED machines to make copies.

 Use paper that is 75 to 90 gsm.

 Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%.

 This machine can use recycled paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications.

(Before you put paper in this machine, see Important information for choosing your paper on page 193.)

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IMPORTANT

Handling and using special paper 1

The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper 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 NOT use inkjet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine.

 Preprinted paper must use ink that can withstand the temperature of the machine’s fusing process 200 °C.

 If you use bond paper, paper having a rough surface or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may

exhibit degraded performance.

Types of paper to avoid 1

Some types of paper may not perform well or may cause damage to your machine.

DO NOT use paper:

• that is highly textured

• that is extremely smooth or shiny

• that is curled or warped

1 A curl of 2 mm or greater may cause jams to occur.

• that is coated or has a chemical finish

• that is damaged, creased or folded

• that exceeds the recommended weight specification in this guide

• with tabs and staples

• with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography

• 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.

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IMPORTANT

Envelopes 1

Most envelopes can be used with your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. Envelopes should have edges with straight, well-creased folds. Envelopes should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. Use only quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser machine.

We recommend that you print a test envelope to make sure the print results are what you want.

Types of envelopes to avoid 1

DO NOT use envelopes:

• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape

• that are extremely shiny or textured

• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie strings

• with self-adhesive closures

• that are of a baggy construction

• that are not sharply creased

• that are embossed (have raised writing on them)

• that were previously printed by a laser/LED printer

• that are pre-printed on the inside

• that cannot be arranged neatly when stacked

• that are made of paper that weighs more than the paper weight specifications for the machine

• with edges that are not straight or consistently square

• with windows, holes, cut-outs or perforations

• with glue on surface as shown in figure below

• with double flaps as shown in figure below

• with sealing flaps that are not folded down when purchased

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IMPORTANT

• 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 1

Most labels can be used with your 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 contact with any part of the machine, because the label stock may stick to the drum units or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be exposed between the labels. Labels should be arranged so that they cover the entire length and width of the sheet. Using labels with spaces may result in labels peeling off and causing serious jams or print problems.

All labels used in this machine must be able to withstand a temperature of 200 °C for a period of 0.1 seconds.

Types of labels to avoid 1

Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape.

• DO NOT feed part used label sheets. The exposed carrier sheet will damage your machine.

• DO NOT reuse or insert labels that have previously been used or are missing a few labels on the sheet.

• Label sheets should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this User’s Guide. Labels exceeding this specification may not feed or print correctly and may cause damage to your machine.

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Unprintable area when printing from a computer 1

The figures below show maximum unprintable areas. The unprintable areas may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using.

Usage Document

Size

Top (1)

Bottom (3)

Left (2)

Right (4)

Print Letter 4.23 mm 4.23 mm

A4 4.23 mm 4.23 mm

Legal 4.23 mm 4.23 mm

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Loading paper 1

Loading paper and print media 1

The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray or the manual feed slot.

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 in the standard paper tray 1

Load up to 250 sheets of paper in the standard paper tray (Tray 1). Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark ( ) which is identified on the right side of the paper tray. (For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 2.)

Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from Tray 1 1

a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

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b While pressing the green paper-guide release levers (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.

c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.

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d Put paper in the tray and make sure:

 The paper is below the maximum paper mark ( ) (1).

Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams.

 The side to be printed on is face down.

 The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed correctly.

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 each

page as soon as it comes out of the machine.

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NOTE

g Choose the following settings from each drop-down list of the printer driver.

 Paper Size

A4 Letter Legal Executive A5

B5 JIS B5 Folio A5 Long Edge A6

For the acceptable paper sizes, see Type and size of paper on page 2.

 Media Type

Plain Paper Thin Paper Recycled Paper

 Paper Source

Tray1

For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.

The name of options in the drop-down lists may vary depending on your operating system and its version.

h Send the print data to the machine.

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NOTE

Loading paper in the Manual feed slot 1

(For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 2.)

The machine turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot.

Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper or bond paper from the Manual feed slot 1

a Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each

page as soon as it comes out of the machine.

b Open the manual feed slot cover.

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NOTE

c Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going

to use.

d Use both hands to push one sheet of paper firmly into the manual feed slot until the top edge of the paper

presses against the paper feed rollers. Continue pressing the paper against the rollers for about two seconds, or until the machine grabs the paper and pulls it in further.

• If the error message Jam Inside appears on the LCD, the machine cannot grasp and pull the paper. Reset the machine by removing the paper and then pressing Cancel on the control panel. Reinsert the paper and be sure to press it firmly against the rollers.

• Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed on face up.

• Make sure that the paper is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.

• Pull the paper out completely when you retry putting the paper into the manual feed slot.

• Do not put more than one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, as it may cause a jam.

• If you put paper or other print media in the manual feed slot before the machine is in the Ready mode, an error may occur and the machine will stop printing.

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NOTE

e Choose the following settings from each drop-down list of the printer driver.

 Paper Size

Width: 76.2 to 216 mm

Length: 116 to 355.6 mm

Customized paper size

Define your original paper size by choosing User Defined... in Windows® printer driver, PostScript Custom Page Size in BR-Script

printer driver for Windows

For the acceptable paper sizes, see Type and size of paper on page 2.

 Media Type

Plain Paper Thin Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper

 Paper Source

Manual

For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.

, or Manage Custom Sizes... in Macintosh printer drivers.

The name of options in the drop-down lists may vary depending on your operating system and its version.

f Send the print data to the machine. g After the LCD shows Manual Feed, return to step d to put in the next sheet of paper. Repeat for each

page you want to print.

The LCD will show Manual Feed until a sheet of paper is put in the manual feed slot.

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Printing on thick paper, labels, envelopes and glossy paper from the Manual feed slot 1

When the back cover (face-up output tray) is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thick paper, labels, envelopes or glossy paper. (For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 2 and Envelopes on page 5.)

a Open the back cover (face-up output tray).

b (For printing envelopes only)

Pull down the two grey levers, one on the left side and one on the right side, toward you as shown in the illustration below.

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c Open the manual feed slot cover.

d Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going

to use.

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NOTE

e Use both hands to push one sheet of paper firmly into the manual feed slot until the top edge of the paper

presses against the paper feed rollers. Continue pressing the paper against the rollers for about two seconds, or until the machine grabs the paper and pulls it in further.

• Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed on face up.

• Make sure that the paper is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.

• Pull the paper out completely when you retry putting the paper into the manual feed slot.

• Do not put more than one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at any one time, as it may cause a jam.

• If you put paper or other print media in the manual feed slot before the machine is in the Ready mode, an error may occur and the machine will stop printing.

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NOTE

f Choose the following settings from each drop-down list of the printer driver.

 Paper Size

(For printing on thick paper, labels or glossy paper)

A4 Letter Legal Executive A5

A5 Long Edge A6 B5 JIS B5

3 x 5 Folio

Customized paper size

(For printing envelopes)

Com-10 DL C5 Monarch

Customized paper size

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 Manage Custom Sizes... in Macintosh printer drivers.

For the acceptable paper sizes, see Type and size of paper on page 2.

 Media Type

(For printing on thick paper, labels or glossy paper)

Thick Paper Thicker Paper Glossy Paper Label

(For printing envelopes)

Envelopes Env. Thin Env. Thick

 Paper Source

Manual

For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.

• The name of options in the drop-down lists may vary depending on your operating system and its version.

• When Label is selected in the printer driver, the machine will feed the paper from the manual feed slot, even if Manual is not selected as the paper source.

• When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 (for Windows®) or Envelope #10 (for Macintosh) from the Paper Size drop-down list.

• For other envelopes that are not listed in the printer driver, such as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose

User Defined... (for Windows

for Windows

) or Manage Custom Sizes... (for Macintosh printer driver).

printer driver), PostScript Custom Page Size (for BR-Script printer driver

g Send the print data to the machine.

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NOTE

h After the LCD shows Manual Feed, return to step e to put in the next sheet of paper. i (For printing envelopes only)

When you have finished printing, reset the two grey levers that you pulled down in step b back to their original positions.

j Close the back cover (face-up output tray).

• The LCD will show Manual Feed until a sheet of paper or an envelope is put in the manual feed slot.

• Remove each page or envelope immediately after printing. Letting pages or envelopes become stacked may cause the paper to jam or curl.

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NOTE

2-sided printing 1

The supplied printer drivers all enable 2-sided printing. (Windows® Users) For more information about how to choose the settings, see the Help text in the printer driver.

Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 1

 If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle.

 If paper is curled, straighten it and put it back in the paper tray. If the paper continues to curl, replace the

paper.

 If the paper is not feeding correctly, it may be curled. Remove the paper and straighten it. If the paper

continues to curl, replace the paper.

 When you use the manual 2-sided function, it is possible that there may be paper jams or poor print quality.

(If there is a paper jam, see Paper jams on page 163. If you have a print quality problem, see Improving the print quality on page 177.)

Make sure that the paper tray is completely inserted in the machine.

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NOTE

Automatic 2-sided printing 1

If you are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see 2-sided Printing on page 71.

Automatic 2-sided printing with the Windows

printer driver 1

a Choose the following settings from each menu of the printer driver.

 Paper Size

 Media Type

Plain Paper Recycled Paper Thin Paper

 Paper Source

Tray1 Manual

 2-sided / Booklet

2-sided

 2-sided Type in 2-sided Settings

There are four options for each orientation (see 2-sided / Booklet on page 33).

 Binding Offset in 2-sided Settings

Specify the offset for binding (see 2-sided / Booklet on page 33).

• Do not use bond paper.

• The name of options in the drop-down lists may vary depending on your operating system and its version.

For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.

b Send the print data to the machine. The machine will print on both sides of the paper automatically.

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NOTE

Automatic 2-sided printing with the BR-Script printer driver for Windows

a Choose the following settings from each menu of the printer driver.

 Paper Size

 Media Type

Plain Paper Recycled Paper Thin Paper

 Paper Source

Tray1 Manual Feed

 Print on Both Sides

Flip on Short Edge Flip on Long Edge

 Page Order

Front to Back Back to Front

• Do not use bond paper.

• The name of options in the drop-down lists may vary depending on your operating system and its version.

For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.

b Send the print data to the machine. The machine will print on both sides of the paper automatically.

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NOTE

Manual 2-sided printing 1

The BR-Script printer driver for Windows® does not support manual 2-sided printing.

If you are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see Manual 2–sided Printing on page 71.

Manual 2-sided printing with the Windows

printer driver 1

a Choose the following settings from each drop-down list of the printer driver.

 Paper Size

You can use all the paper sizes specified for the tray you are using.

 Media Type

You can use all the media types that are specified for the tray you are using, except envelopes and labels, which have only one print side.

 Paper Source

Tray1 Manual

 2-sided / Booklet

2-sided (Manual)

 2-sided Type in 2-sided Settings

There are four options for each orientation (see 2-sided / Booklet on page 33).

 Binding Offset in 2-sided Settings

Specify the offset for binding (see 2-sided / Booklet on page 33).

For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2.

b Send the print data to the machine. The machine will print all the even-numbered pages on one side of

the paper first. Then, the Windows to print the odd-numbered pages.

Before reinserting the paper, straighten it well, or you may get a paper jam. Very thin or thick paper is not recommended.

driver instructs you (with a pop-up message) to reinsert the paper

Driver and Software 2

Printer driver 2

A printer driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer to the format that a particular printer needs. Typically, this format is page description language (PDL).

The printer drivers for the supported versions of Windows supplied or on the Brother Solutions Center website at http://solutions.brother.com/. Install the drivers by following the steps in the Quick Setup Guide. The latest printer drivers can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center website at:

http://solutions.brother.com/

and Macintosh are on the CD-ROM we have

For Windows

 Windows® printer driver (the recommended printer driver for this product)

 BR-Script printer driver (PostScript

Install the driver using the Custom Install from the CD-ROM.

3™ language emulation, for HL-3170CDW)

For Macintosh 2

 Macintosh printer driver (the recommended printer driver for this product)

 BR-Script printer driver (PostScript

For the installation instruction of the driver, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.

For Linux

®12

3™ language emulation, for HL-3170CDW)

 LPR printer driver

 CUPS printer driver

For more information and to download the printer driver for Linux please visit your model page at http://solutions.brother .com/ or use the link on the CD-ROM we have supplied.

Depending on Linux distributions, the driver may not be available or it may be released after the initial release of your model.

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Symbols and conventions used in the documentation

Table of Contents

Printing Methods 1

About this Machine 1

Front view and Back view 1

Acceptable paper and other print media 1

Type and size of paper 1

Recommended paper specifications 1

Handling and using special paper 1

Types of paper to avoid 1

Envelopes 1

Types of envelopes to avoid 1

Labels 1

Types of labels to avoid 1

Unprintable area when printing from a computer 1

Loading paper 1

Loading paper and print media 1

Loading paper in the standard paper tray 1

Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from Tray 1 1

Loading paper in the Manual feed slot 1

Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper or bond paper from the Manual feed slot 1

Printing on thick paper, labels, envelopes and glossy paper from the Manual feed slot 1

2-sided printing 1

Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 1

Automatic 2-sided printing 1

Manual 2-sided printing 1

Driver and Software 2

Printer driver 2