
A family of printing
workhorses for your
office or small workgroup
Featuring...
• Up to 30 pages per minute
• Up to 1200x1200dpi resolution
• PCL®6 and BR-Script32emulations standard
• 300-sheet standard input capacity
• 250-sheet paper tray capacity
• 50-sheet multi-purpose tray capacity
• Up to 800-sheet total input capacity
via two optional paper trays
• Parallel and USB 2.0 interfaces
• Windows®and Mac®compatible
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HL-5200 Series
Easy to use
control panel
with job-cancel
button
50-sheet multi-
For Office
purpose tray
capacity
Desktops &
Workgroups
The HL-5200 Series laser printers from Brother are
ideal solutions for desktop, workgroup and wireless users.
With their fast print speeds, outstanding print quality,
expandable paper input capacity, flexible paper handling,
range of connectivity choices and excellent compatibility,
these Brother laser printers are designed to meet the
needs of virtually any monochrome laser printer user.
250-sheet
paper tray
capacity
150-sheet output tray capacity
Upgradeable
memory
Built-in automatic
duplex feature
Up to
1200x1200dpi
print quality
Shown with
two optional
paper trays
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HL-5240
The HL-5240 is a printing workhorse
for your business. Operating at print
speeds up to 30 pages per minute,
this printer is ideally suited for a busy
desktop or office user.
The fast HL-5240 delivers up to 1200x1200dpi print
quality and can easily produce reports, spreadsheets
and correspondence with print quality you can be
proud of.
HL-5250DN / HL-5250DNT – Network-Ready
The HL-5250DN is an excellent choice for
you or your workgroup, with the same print
speed and paper capacity as the HL-5240,
plus duplex printing, networking, and other
enhancements for greater versatility.
The HL-5250DNT is ideal for individuals or workgroups
who want all the features of the HL-5250DN, with extra
paper input capacity.
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Both have a built-in Ethernet network interface
a comprehensive set of management tools to perform
essential printer management tasks over your network.
and include
HL-5280DW – Wireless Network-Ready
The HL-5280DW provides flexible and
affordable connectivity for wired and
wireless workgroups. It includes High
Speed USB 2.0, Parallel and Ethernet
interfaces
interface for wireless laser printing.
It also has an advanced user control
panel with a 3-color LCD display to
instantly view the printer's status as
well as set-up and configure the
printer's default settings quickly
and easily.
This printer features a secure print
capability that helps ensure that only
the person who is supposed to see
your printed materials actually does.
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, and an 802.11b/g

Print quality
More advanced print functions
The HL-5200 Series deliver up to true
1200x1200dpi resolution that results
in high-quality output for all your
printed materials.
Paper handling
Each of the HL-5200 Series laser printers
arrives with a 300-sheet paper input
capacity. With a 250-sheet universal
paper tray and 50-sheet fold-down
multi-purpose tray, you can easily
accommodate printing on both
letterhead and envelopes.
Total input capacity can be
expanded to 800-sheets by adding
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up to two, 250-sheet lower paper trays
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Built-in duplex
You can produce professional looking
documents, brochures, booklets, manuals
and other two-sided documents using the
automatic duplex feature on the HL-5250DN,
HL-5250DNT and HL-5280DW.
Duplex printing can increase your productivity and reduce
costs by allowing you to produce two-sided materials
right from your desktop.
The HL-5200 Series printers offer many additional
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advanced features
that will exceed your expectations
and reaffirm their value. These include:
• Toner Save Mode
• Booklet Printing
• Watermark Printing
• N-Up Printing
Watermark
• Poster Printing
• Job Cancel
• IPP Printing
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• Automatic Duplex
Printing
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N-Up
Service and support are part of the package
Your technology investment is backed by our dedication
to comprehensive service and support.
First, the HL-5200 Series printers feature a wide variety
of innovative and useful support tools on-line, as well
as on the CD included in the box.
Poster
Compatibility
The HL-5200 Series are both PC and Mac®compatible
right out of the box, and arrive with a complete set
of drivers for both platforms. Automatic emulation
switching make them ideal for environments with
a mix of these most common operating systems.
All of the HL-5200 Series laser printers offer a variety
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of emulations, including PCL
6, BR-Script32, IBM
Proprinter, and Epson FX.
For added support, the Brother Solutions Center is an
on-line repository of information, driver downloads, and
FAQ’s to help you get the most out of your printer.
Finally, we provide toll-free technical support, a one-year
limited warranty, and a nationwide network of authorized
customer care centers.

With fast print speeds, high-quality output,
excellent compatibility, flexible paper handling
and versatile connectivity, the HL-5200 Series
printers are your best choice for busy offices
or workgroups.
High-speed desktop
office laser printer
◆ Up to 30ppm print speed
◆ Up to 1200x1200dpi print quality
◆ 16MB of memory standard, upgradeable
to 528MB
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◆ PCL®6 and BR-Script32emulations
◆ 300-sheet standard paper input capacity via
a 250-sheet paper tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray
Network ready laser
printer with duplex
The HL-5250DN includes all of the
features of the HL-5240, plus:
◆ Built-in Ethernet network interface
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◆ Automatic duplex for two-sided printing
◆ 32MB of memory standard, upgradeable
to 544MB
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◆ The HL-5250DNT also includes an additional
250-sheet lower paper tray
Network laser printer
with built-in duplex and
wireless connectivity
The HL-5280DW includes all of the
features of the HL-5250DN, plus:
◆ Built-in 802.11b/g wireless interface
◆ 3-color LCD display for instant printer status
UPC codes
HL-5240 – 012502614432
HL-5250DN – 012502614449
HL-5250DNT – 012502614647
HL-5280DW – 012502614456
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Additional purchase required 2PostScript®3TMemulation 3Cables not included
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Not available on HL-5240 5Some advanced features are not supported under
all operating systems or drivers. See User’s Guide on-line for details
yields are approximate, based on 5% page coverage (letter)
http://solutions.brother.com. Requires IIS Server
paper refer to 20 lb paper
is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft,
Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Printed in the U.S.A. All specifications subject to change without notice.
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Actual resolution is up to 2400x600dpi. PostScript
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All references to sheets of
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Supply
HL-5200 Series Product Specifications
Model
◆ Print Technology:
Electrophotographic laser
◆ Print Speed:
Up to 30ppm; up to 13 sides per minute in duplex mode
◆ Time to First Page:
< 8.5 seconds
◆ Resolution:
300dpi, 600dpi, HQ12009, 1200dpi
◆ Memory:
16MB, up to 528MB via 144-pin DIMM1(HL-5240)
32MB, up to 544MB via 144-pin DIMM1(HL-5250DN/
HL-5250DNT/HL-5280DW)
◆ Processor:
NEC VR5500 266MHz
◆ Printer Emulations:
PCL®6, BR-Script32, IBM Proprinter and Epson FX
◆ Resident Fonts:
PCL: 66 scalable fonts, 12 bitmap, 11 bar codes
BR-Script32: 66 scalable fonts
◆ Interfaces3:
IEEE 1284 Parallel, High Speed USB 2.0 (All models)
10/100 BaseT Ethernet (HL-5250DN/DNT/HL-5280DW)
802.11b/g Wireless (HL-5280DW)
Paper Handling
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◆ Standard Input Capacity:
250-sheet paper tray
50-sheet multi-purpose tray
◆ Optional Input1:
Up to 800-sheet capacity via (2) 250-sheet paper trays
◆ Output Capacity:
150 sheets face down
◆ Duplex Printing:
Standard on HL-5250DN/HL-5250DNT/HL-5280DW
◆ Paper Sizes:
Letter, Legal, Exec, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6
Envelopes: Com 10, DL, B5, C5
◆ Media Types:
Plain paper, bond, envelopes,
labels, transparencies
◆ Media Weights:
Standard paper tray - 16 to 28 lbs. (bond)
Multi-purpose tray - 16 to 43 lbs. (bond)
Software
◆ Printer Drivers:
Windows®95/98/NT 4.0/Me/2000/XP
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OS 9.1-9.2, OS X 10.2.4 or greater
Mac
Linux: Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE, Debian
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PostScript
◆ Other Software:
Interactive Help, Driver Deployment Wizard
3™ PPD
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Consult your Brother representative for more details. For more information,
please visit our Web site at www.brother.com or call (908) 704-1700.
©2005 Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911
Networking
◆ Multi-Protocol Support:
HL-5250DN/HL-5250DNT/HL-5280DW: TCP/IP,
Apple’s Simple Network Configuration
for OS X 10.2.4 or greater
◆ Network Management Tools:
Web-BRAdmin7, BRAdmin Professional, Web-based
Management, BRAdmin Light (Mac®OS X)
◆ Wireless Network Security (HL-5280DW only):
WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP, SecureEasySetup
Physical Dimensions
◆ Size / Weight:
14.6"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 9.7"(h)/20.9 lbs. (HL-5240)
14.6"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 9.7"(h)/21.6 lbs. (HL-5250DN)
14.6"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 13.7"(h)/26.8 lbs. (HL-5250DNT)
15.5"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 10.2"(h)/22.4 lbs. (HL-5280DW)
Electrical
◆ Power Requirements:
120 VAC +/- 10% 50/60 Hz
◆ Power Consumption (Avg.):
Printing: 610W/Standby 80W
Sleep mode: 8W (HL-5240); 9W (HL-5250DN/DNT);
15W (HL-5280DW)
Environmental
◆ Temperature:
50˚F to 90.5˚F (10˚C to 32.5˚C)
◆ Humidity:
20% - 80% (without condensation)
◆ Noise Level:
Sound Pressure: Printing: LpAm 53dB (A)
Sound Power: Printing: LWAd 6.7B (A)
Service
◆ Warranty / Service:
One-year limited express exchange/parts and labor
Supplies and Yields
◆ Toner:
TN-550/TN-580: Approx. 3,500/7,000 pages
◆ Drum:
DR-520: Approx. 25,000 pages
Options and Accessories
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Item Part Number
Standard Yield Toner Cartridge TN-550
High-Yield Toner Cartridge TN-580
Drum Unit DR-520
Lower Paper Tray Unit LT-5300
External Ethernet Print Server NC-2100p
Standby: LpAm 27dB (A)
Standby: LWAd 4.3B (A)
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