Brother HL-L9200CDWT, HL-L9300CDWTT User Manual

User’s Guide

Brother Laser Printer

HL-L9200CDW HL-L9200CDWT HL-L9300CDW HL-L9300CDWT HL-L9300CDWTT

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 http://solutions.brother.com/ answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.

Note: Not all models are available in all countries.

In USA: Visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ download other manuals.

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

and click Manuals on your model's page to

Version A

USA/CAN

HL-L9300 series only

NOTE

The instructions in this guide apply to both the HL-L9200 series and the HL-L9300 series. However, there are differences for the HL-L9300 series:

 Optional lower paper tray (see instructions below)

 Machine specifications (see tables on next page)

Loading paper in the optional lower tray (if equipped)

a Slowly pull out the paper tray until it stops.

Slightly lift the front of the tray and pull the tray completely out of the machine.

b For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then extend

the back of the paper tray.

Legal and Folio size paper are available only in some regions.

Optional lower trays

Model

Model Name

Number of lower trays

Paper Source

Maximum Paper Capacity

LT-328CL is functionally equivalent to LT-325CL. For setup, see the User’s Guide supplied with the lower tray unit.

For Tray 3 users, please read the descriptions for Tray 2.

20 lb (80 g/m2) paper

HL-L9200CDW HL-L9200CDWT HL-L9300CDW HL-L9300CDWT HL-L9300CDWTT

LT-325CL

LT-328CL

-1-12

- Tray 2 - Tray 2 Tray 2 and

Tray 3

300 800 300 800 1300

Machine specifications

General

Model HL-L9300CDW HL-L9300CDWT HL-L9300CDWTT

Power Consumption

(Average)

Dimensions

Peak Approx. 1180 W

Printing Approx. 555 W at 77 °F (25 °C)

Printing (Quiet Mode)

Approx. 375 W at 77 °F (25 °C)

Ready Approx. 65 W at 77 °F (25 °C)

Sleep Approx. 10 W

Deep Sleep Approx. 1.3 W

Power Off

Approx. 0.02 W

16.1 (410)

HL-L9300CDW

HL-L9300CDWT

***

HL-L9300CDWTT

Weights (with supplies) 47.7 lb (21.6 kg)

Using USB connection to computer.

Measured according to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0.

Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment or part wear.

12.3 (313)*

17.5 (445)**

22.8 (580)***

19.1 (486)

76.7 lb (34.8 kg)62.2 lb (28.2 kg)

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 and how to replace

supplies and perform 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.

Google Cloud Print Guide

Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan

Web Connect Guide This Guide provides information about how to

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.

configure and use your Brother machine to load and view images and files on certain websites that provide these services.

Printed / In the Box

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

For Other Countries:

(Windows PDF file / CD-ROM / In the Box (Macintosh) PDF file / Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/

For USA: HTML file / Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/

For Other Countries:

(Windows HTML file / CD-ROM / In the Box (Macintosh) HTML file / Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/

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

)

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

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 to 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 buttons on the machine's Touchpanel 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 Touchscreen of the

machine.

Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows®)

Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications

installed on your device.

a (Windows

Windows Server

Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.

(Windows

Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.

(Windows

Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if you are using a touchbased device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to display the Apps screen). When the Apps

screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities).

b Select your machine.

XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2008 and

2008 R2)

8 and Windows Server® 2012)

8.1 and Windows Server® 2012 R2)

c Choose the operation you want to use.

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1 Printing Methods 1

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

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

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

Recommended paper and print media ................................................................................................2

Paper type and size.............................................................................................................................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 and the optional lower tray ................................................8

Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) ............................................................................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

Printing from a USB flash drive or digital camera supporting mass storage............................................24

Creating a PRN file for direct printing ................................................................................................25

Printing directly from the USB flash drive or digital camera supporting mass storage ......................26

2 Driver and Software 29

Printer driver ............................................................................................................................................29

Printing a document...........................................................................................................................30

Printer driver settings.........................................................................................................................31

Windows

Macintosh ................................................................................................................................................66

Software ..................................................................................................................................................84

................................................................................................................................................32

Accessing the printer driver settings..................................................................................................32

Features in the Windows

Basic tab............................................................................................................................................33

Advanced tab.....................................................................................................................................41

Print Profiles tab ................................................................................................................................50

Device Settings tab............................................................................................................................52

Support ..............................................................................................................................................53

BR-Script 3 printer driver features (PostScript

Uninstalling the printer driver.............................................................................................................63

Status Monitor ...................................................................................................................................64

Features in the printer driver (Macintosh)..........................................................................................66

Choosing page setup options ............................................................................................................66

Features in the BR-Script3 printer driver (PostScript

Removing the printer driver ...............................................................................................................81

Status Monitor ...................................................................................................................................82

Software for networks .......................................................................................................................84

printer driver............................................................................................33

3™ language emulation) .......................................55

3™ language emulation) .............................76

3 General Information 85

Control panel overview ............................................................................................................................85

Touchscreen LCD..............................................................................................................................86

Basic Operations ...............................................................................................................................88

Settings and features tables ....................................................................................................................90

Using the Settings Tables..................................................................................................................90

Settings Tables..................................................................................................................................90

Features Table ................................................................................................................................105

Entering Text .........................................................................................................................................108

Inserting spaces ..............................................................................................................................108

Making corrections ..........................................................................................................................108

Repeating letters .............................................................................................................................108

Printing Secure documents....................................................................................................................109

Secure documents...........................................................................................................................109

How to print Secure documents ......................................................................................................109

Security features....................................................................................................................................110

Setting Lock.....................................................................................................................................110

Secure Function Lock 3.0................................................................................................................111

Active Directory Authentication........................................................................................................112

IPSec ...............................................................................................................................................112

Ecology features ....................................................................................................................................113

Toner Save ......................................................................................................................................113

Sleep Time ......................................................................................................................................113

Deep Sleep mode............................................................................................................................113

Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................................114

Quiet mode feature ................................................................................................................................115

Turning Quiet mode on/off...............................................................................................................115

Color Correction.....................................................................................................................................116

Color Calibration..............................................................................................................................116

Color Registration............................................................................................................................117

Auto Correction................................................................................................................................117

4 Options 118

Lower tray (LT-325CL)...........................................................................................................................119

SO-DIMM...............................................................................................................................................120

SO-DIMM types ...............................................................................................................................120

Installing extra memory ...................................................................................................................121

5 Routine Maintenance 123

Replacing supplies.................................................................................................................................123

Replacing the toner cartridges.........................................................................................................127

Replacing the drum unit...................................................................................................................133

Replacing the belt unit .....................................................................................................................140

Replacing the waste toner box ........................................................................................................146

Cleaning and Checking the machine .....................................................................................................153

Cleaning the outside of the machine ...............................................................................................154

Cleaning the inside of the machine .................................................................................................156

Cleaning the corona wires ...............................................................................................................160

Cleaning the drum unit ....................................................................................................................163

Cleaning the paper pick-up roller.....................................................................................................169

Replacing periodic maintenance parts...................................................................................................170

Packing and shipping the machine ........................................................................................................171

6 Troubleshooting 175

Identifying the problem ..........................................................................................................................175

Error and maintenance messages.........................................................................................................176

Paper jams ......................................................................................................................................182

If you are having difficulty with your machine ........................................................................................194

Improving the print quality......................................................................................................................198

Machine Information ..............................................................................................................................206

Checking the Serial Number............................................................................................................206

Default settings................................................................................................................................206

A Appendix 207

Machine specifications...........................................................................................................................207

General............................................................................................................................................207

Print media ......................................................................................................................................209

Printer ..............................................................................................................................................210

Interface...........................................................................................................................................210

Network (LAN) .................................................................................................................................211

Direct Print feature...........................................................................................................................211

Computer requirements...................................................................................................................212

Important information for choosing your paper................................................................................213

Supplies...........................................................................................................................................214

Important information for the toner cartridge life..............................................................................215

Brother numbers ....................................................................................................................................217

B Index 220

Printing Methods 1

About this Machine 1

Front view and Back view 1

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

2 Touch panel with a tiltable Touchscreen LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

3 USB direct print interface

4 Front cover release button

5 Front cover

6 Paper tray

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 connector

12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port

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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 209).

For best results, follow the instructions below:

 DO NOT load 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 in 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.

 Use labels that are designed for use in laser machines.

Recommended paper and print media 1

Paper Type Item

Plain Paper Xerox 4200 20 lb

Hammermill Laser Print 24 lb (90 g/m

Recycled Paper (No specific brand recommended)

Labels Avery laser labels white #5160

Envelopes (No specific brand recommended)

Glossy Paper NewPage Futura Laser Gloss

80 lb Text/32 lb Bond (118 g/m

Xerox Digital Color Elite Gloss

)

Paper type and size 1

The machine feeds paper from the installed standard paper tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray.

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

Tray Name

Paper Tray Tray 1

Optional Lower Tray Unit (Standard equipment for HL-L9200CDWT)

Multi-purpose Tray MP Tray

Tray 2

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Paper Tray Capacity

Paper size Paper types No. of sheets

Paper Tray (Tray 1)

Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray)

Optional Lower Tray

(Tray 2)

Folio size is 8.5 in.  13 in. (215.9 mm x 330.2 mm).

Load only one sheet of Glossy in the MP tray.

Tray 2 is standard on HL-L9200CDWT.

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

A5 (Long Edge), A6, Folio

Width: 3.0 to 8.5 in. (76.2 to 215.9 mm)

Length: 5 to 14 in. (127 to 355.6 mm)

Letter, A4, Legal, B5(JIS),

Executive, A5, Folio

Plain Paper, Thin Paper and Recycled Paper

Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond Paper, Labels, Envelopes, Env. Thin,

Env.Thick and Glossy Paper

Plain Paper, Thin Paper and

Recycled Paper

up to 250 sheets

20 lb (80 g/m

up to 50 sheets

20 lb (80 g/m

3 Envelopes

1 Glossy paper

up to 500 sheets

20 lb (80 g/m

)

Recommended paper specifications 1

The following paper specifications are appropriate for this machine:

Basis Weight

20-24 lb (75-90 g/m

Thickness 80-110 m

Roughness Higher than 20 sec.

Stiffness

90-150 cm

/100

Grain Direction Long Grain

Volume Resistivity

Surface Resistivity

Filler

10e

-10e11 ohm

-10e12 ohm-cm

10e

CaCO

(Neutral)

Ash Content Below 23 wt%

Brightness Higher than 80%

Opacity Higher than 85%

 Use plain paper that is appropriate for laser machines to make copies.

 Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m

 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 load paper in this machine, see Important information for choosing your paper on page 213.)

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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 392 F

(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

• 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.

1 A curl of 0.08 in. (2 mm) or greater may cause jams to occur.

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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 printing 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 printer or LED machine

• 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 the surface as shown in the figure below

• with double flaps as shown in the figure below

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IMPORTANT

• with sealing flaps that are not folded down when purchased

• with each side folded as shown in the 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. Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and flap shape of the envelopes you are using.

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 unit 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 392 F (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 partially used label sheets or labels with the carrier sheet exposed because your machine will be damaged.

• DO NOT reuse or insert labels that have been used previously 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)

Print Letter 0.16 in.

(4.23 mm)

A4 0.16 in.

(4.23 mm)

Legal 0.16 in.

(4.23 mm)

Left (2)

Right (4)

0.16 in. (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, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray.

When you load 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 pressing the buttons on the Touchscreen.

Loading paper in the standard paper tray and the optional lower tray 1

Load up to 250 sheets of paper in the standard paper tray (Tray 1). You can also load up to 500 sheets in the

optional lower tray (Tray 2) of the paper tray. (For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 2.)

Tray 2 is standard on HL-L9200CDWT.

. Paper can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark ( ) on the right side

Printing on plain paper, thin paper, or recycled paper from Tray 1 and Tray 2 1

a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

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b While pressing the blue paper-guide release levers (1), slide the paper guides to fit the size of 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 Load 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 Change the printer driver settings for your operating system (for details, see Chapter 2: Driver and

Software).

Choose the option you want from each of the following drop-down lists (for more information on acceptable paper sizes and types, see Paper type and size on page 2.):

 Paper Size

Letter

Legal

Executive

JIS B5

Folio

A5 Long Edge

For the acceptable paper sizes, see Paper type and size on page 2.

 Media Type

Plain Paper

Thin Paper

Recycled Paper

 Paper Source

Tray1

Tray2 (if available)

For other settings, see Chapter 2: Driver and Software.

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

h Send the print job to the machine.

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Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 1

You can load up to three envelopes, one sheet of glossy paper, other special print media, or up to 50 sheets of plain paper in the MP tray. Use this tray to print on thick paper, bond paper, labels, envelopes or glossy paper. (For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 2.)

Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper, bond paper, or glossy paper from the MP tray

a Open the MP tray and lower it gently.

b Pull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2).

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NOTE

c Load paper in the MP tray, making sure:

 The paper stays under the maximum paper tab (1).

 The paper's leading edge (top of paper) is positioned between the and arrows (2).

 The side to be printed on must be face up with the leading edge in first.

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

When you are using glossy paper, load only one sheet at a time in the MP tray to avoid a paper jam.

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.

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NOTE

e Change the printer driver settings for your operating system (for details, see Chapter 2: Driver and

Software).

Choose the option you want from each of the following drop-down lists (for more information on acceptable paper sizes and types, see Paper type and size on page 2.):

 Paper Size

Letter

Legal

Executive

A5 Long Edge

JIS B5

3 x 5

Folio

Customized paper size

You can define your original paper size by choosing User Defined... in Windows® printer driver, PostScript Custom Page Size in

-Script printer driver for Windows

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

For the acceptable paper sizes, see Paper type and size on page 2.

 Media Type

Plain Paper

Thin Paper

Recycled Paper

Bond Paper

Glossy Paper

 Paper Source

MP Tray

For other settings, see Chapter 2: Driver and Software.

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

f Send the print job to the machine.

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Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes from the MP tray 1

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

Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible.

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

b (For printing envelopes only)

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

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c Open the MP tray and lower it gently.

d Pull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2).

e Load paper, labels, or envelopes in the MP tray, making sure:

 The number of envelopes in the MP tray does not exceed three.

 The paper, labels or envelopes stay under the maximum paper tab (1).

 The paper's leading edge (top of paper) is positioned between the and arrows (2).

 The side to be printed on is face up.

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f Change the printer driver settings for your operating system (for details, see Chapter 2: Driver and

Software).

Choose the option you want from each of the following drop-down lists (for more information on acceptable paper sizes and types, see Paper type and size on page 2.):

 Paper Size

For printing thick paper or labels

Letter

Legal

Executive

A5 Long Edge

JIS B5

3 x 5

Folio

Customized paper size

For printing envelopes

Com-10

Monarch

Customized paper size

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 Manage Custom Sizes... in Macintosh printer drivers.

For the acceptable paper sizes, see Paper type and size on page 2.

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NOTE

 Media Type

For printing thick paper

Thick Paper

Thicker Paper

For printing labels

Label

For printing envelopes

Envelopes

Env. Thin

Env. Thick

 Paper Source

MP Tray

For other settings, see Chapter 2: Driver and Software.

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

• 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 job to the machine.

• Remove each envelope as soon as it has been printed. Stacking the envelopes may cause them to jam or curl.

• If envelopes or thick paper get smudged during printing, set the Media Type to Env. Thick or Thicker Paper to increase the fixing temperature.

• If the envelopes are creased after they are printed, see Improving the print quality on page 198.

• If your thick paper curls during printing, load only one sheet at a time in the MP tray.

• Envelope joints that are sealed by the manufacturer should be secure.

• All sides of the envelope should be properly folded without wrinkles or creases.

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h (For printing envelopes only)

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

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

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NOTE

2-sided printing 1

The supplied printer drivers all enable 2-sided printing.

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 setting, it is possible that there may be paper jams or poor print quality.

(If the paper jams, see Paper jams on page 182. If you have a print quality problem, see Improving the print quality on page 198.)

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

Printing Methods

NOTE

Automatic 2-sided printing 1

If you are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see 2-sided Printing on page 75.

Automatic 2-sided printing using the Windows

Change the printer driver settings for your operating system (for details, see

Software

Choose the option you want from each of the following drop-down lists (for more information on acceptable paper sizes and types, see Paper type and size on page 2.):

 Paper Size

 Media Type

Letter Legal Folio

Plain Paper Recycled Paper Thin Paper Glossy Paper (MP Tray only)

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Chapter 2: Driver and

 Paper Source

Tray1 MP Tray Tray2 (if available)

 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 38).

 Binding Offset in 2-sided Settings

Specify the offset for binding (see 2-sided / Booklet on page 38).

• 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 other settings, see Chapter 2: Driver and Software.

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

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Brother HL-L9200CDWT, HL-L9300CDWTT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

HL-L9300 series only

User's Guides and where do I find them?

Using the documentation

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation

Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows®)

Table of Contents

Printing Methods 1

About this Machine 1

Front view and Back view 1

Acceptable paper and other print media 1

Recommended paper and print media 1

Paper type and size 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 and the optional lower tray 1

Printing on plain paper, thin paper, or recycled paper from Tray 1 and Tray 2 1

Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 1

Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper, bond paper, or glossy paper from the MP tray

Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes from the MP tray 1

2-sided printing 1

Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 1

Automatic 2-sided printing 1