Brother Printer 5450DN User Manual

 Use Watermark

 Header-Footer Print

 Toner Save Mode

 Administrator

 User Authentication

(HL-5450DN(T) only)

 Use Reprint

 Sleep Time

 Macro

 Density Adjustment

 Error Message Printout

 Improve Print Output

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 Skip Blank Page

 Print Profile

These settings are not available with the BR-script printer driver for Windows^®.

These settings are not available with the Macintosh printer driver and the BR-Script printer driver for Macintosh.

These settings are not available with the BR-Script printer driver for Macintosh.

Manual duplex printing / Manual booklet printing are not available with the BR-script printer driver for Windows^®.

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Windows

Accessing the printer driver settings

a (For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003)

Click Start, and then Printers and Faxes.

(For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008)

Click the button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Printers.

(For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008R2)

Click the

button, and then click Devices and Printers.

b Right-click the Brother HL-XXXX series icon (where XXXX is your model name) and select Properties

(Printer properties, and Brother HL-XXXX series if necessary). The printer properties dialog box

appears.

c Choose the General tab and then click Printing Preferences... (Preferences...). To configure the tray

settings, choose the Accessories tab.

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Features in the Windows^®printer driver

For more information, see the Help text in the printer driver.

Note

• The screens in this section are from Windows XP. The screens on your PC will vary depending on your

operating system.

• To access the printer driver settings, see Accessing the printer driver settings uu page 25.

Basic tab

You can also change the Page Layout settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the Basic tab.

a Choose the Paper Size, Orientation, Copies, Media Type, Resolution and Print Settings (1).

b Choose Multiple Page and Duplex / Booklet (2).

c Choose the Paper Source (3).

d Confirm your current settings in the window (4).

e Click OK to apply your chosen settings.

To return to the default settings, click Default, then OK.

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Paper Size

From the drop-down box choose the Paper Size you are using.

Orientation

Orientation selects the position of how your document will be printed (Portrait or Landscape).

Portrait (Vertical)

Landscape (Horizontal)

Copies

The copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed.

 Collate

With the Collate check box selected, one complete copy of your document will be printed and then

repeated for the number of copies you selected. If the Collate check box is not selected, then each page

will be printed for all the copies selected before the next page of the document is printed.

Collate checked

Collate non-checked

Media Type

You can use the following types of media in your machine. For the best print quality, select the type of media

that you wish to use.

 Plain Paper

 Thin Paper

 Thick Paper

 Thicker Paper

 Bond Paper

 Envelopes

 Env. Thick

 Env. Thin

 Recycled Paper

 Label

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Note

• When using ordinary plain paper 60 to 105 g/m choose Plain Paper. When using heavier weight paper

or rough paper choose Thick Paper or Thicker Paper. For bond paper, choose Bond Paper.

• When you use envelopes, choose Envelopes. If the toner is not fixed to the envelope correctly when

Envelopes has been selected, choose Env. Thick. If the envelope is crumpled when Envelopes has

been selected, choose Env. Thin. For more information, see Paper capacity of the paper trays uu page 3.

Resolution

You can choose the resolution as follows.

 300 dpi

 600 dpi

 HQ 1200

 1200 dpi

Note

The print speed will change depending on what print quality setting you choose. Higher print quality takes

longer to print, while lower print quality takes less time to print.

Print Settings

You can change the print settings as follows:

 Graphics

This is the best mode for printing documents that contain graphics.

 Text

This is the best mode for printing text documents.

 Manual

You can change the settings manually by choosing Manual and clicking the Manual Settings... button.

You can set brightness, contrast and other settings.

Multiple Page

The Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to be printed on

one sheet of paper or enlarge the image size for printing one page on multiple sheets of paper.

 Page Order

When N in 1 option is selected, the page order can be selected from the drop-down list.

 Border Line

When printing multiple pages onto one sheet, with the Multiple Page feature, you can choose to have a

solid border, dash border or no border around each page on the sheet.

 Print cut-out line

When 1 in NxN pages option is selected, the Print cut-out line option can be selected. This option allows

you to print a faint cut-out line around the printable area.

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Duplex / Booklet

When you want to print a booklet or do duplex printing, use this function.

 None

Disable duplex printing.

 Duplex / Duplex (Manual)

When you want to do duplex printing, use these options.

• Duplex

The machine prints on both sides of the paper automatically.

• Duplex (Manual)

The machine prints all the even numbered pages first. Then the printer driver will stop and show the

instructions required to re-insert the paper. When you click OK the odd numbered pages will be printed.

When you choose Duplex or Duplex (Manual), the Duplex Settings... button becomes available to

choose. You can set following settings in the Duplex Settings dialog box.

• Duplex Type

There are four types of duplex binding directions available for each orientation.

Portrait

Long Edge (Left)

Long Edge (Right)

Short Edge (Top)

Short Edge (Bottom)

Landscape

Long Edge (Top)

Long Edge (Bottom)

Short Edge (Right)

Short Edge (Left)

• Binding Offset

When you check Binding Offset, you can also specify the offset for binding in inches or millimetres.

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 Booklet / Booklet (Manual)

Use this option to print a document in booklet format using duplex printing; it will arrange the document

according to the correct page number and allows you to fold at the centre of the print output without having

to change the order of the page number.

• Booklet

The machine prints on both sides of the paper automatically.

• Booklet (Manual)

The machine prints all the even numbered sides first. Then the printer driver will stop and show the

instructions required to re-install the paper. When you click OK the odd numbered sides will be printed.

When you choose Booklet or Booklet (Manual), the Duplex Settings... button becomes available to

choose. You can set the following settings in the Duplex Settings dialog box.

• Duplex Type

There are two types of duplex binding directions available for each orientation.

Portrait

Landscape

Left Binding

Right Binding

Top Binding

Bottom Binding

• Booklet Printing Method

When Divide into Sets is selected:

This option allows you to print the whole booklet into smaller individual booklet sets, it still allows you

to fold at the center of the smaller individual booklet sets without having to change the order of the page

number. You can specify the number of sheets in each smaller booklet set, from 1 to 15. This option

can help when folding the printed booklet that has a large number of pages.

• Binding Offset

When you check Binding Offset, you can also specify the offset for binding in inches or millimetres.

Paper Source

You can choose Auto Select, Tray1, Tray2 , MP Tray or Manual and specify separate trays for printing

the first page and for printing from the second page onwards.

Available if the optional tray is installed.

Tray 2 is standard on HL-5450DNT.

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Advanced tab

Change the tab settings by clicking one of the following selections:

 Scaling (1)

 Reverse Print (2)

 Use Watermark (3)

 Header-Footer Print (4)

 Toner Save Mode (5)

 Administrator (6)

 User Authentication (7) (HL-5450DN(T) only)

 Other Print Options (8)

Scaling

You can change the print image scaling.

Reverse Print

Check Reverse Print to reverse the data from up to down.

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Use Watermark

You can put a logo or text into your document as a watermark. You can choose one of the preset Watermarks,

or you can use a bitmap file that you have created. Check Use Watermark and then click the Settings...

button.

Watermark Settings

 Transparent

Check Transparent to print the watermarked image in the background of your document. If this feature is

not checked then the watermark will be printed on top of your document.

 In Outline Text

Check In Outline Text if you only want to print an outline of the watermark. It is available when you choose

a text watermark.

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 Custom Settings

You can choose to print which watermark to be printed on the first page or on the other pages.

Click the Add button to add the watermark settings and then choose Use Text or Use Bitmap File in

Watermark Style.

• Title

Enter a suitable title into the field.

• Text

Enter your Watermark Text into the Text box, and then choose the Font, Style, Size and Darkness.

• Bitmap

Enter the file name and location of your bitmap image in the File box, or click Browse to search for the

file. You can also set the scaling size of the image.

• Position

Use this setting if you want to control the position of the watermark on the page.

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Header-Footer Print

When this feature is enabled, it will print the date and time on your document from your computer’s system

clock and the PC login user name or the text you entered. By clicking Settings, you can customize the

information.

 ID Print

If you select Login User Name, your PC login user name will print. If you select Custom and enter the

text in the Custom edit box, the text you entered will print.

Toner Save Mode

You can conserve toner use with this feature. When you set Toner Save Mode to On, prints appears lighter.

The default setting is Off.

Note

• We do not recommend Toner Save Mode for printing photo or Greyscale images.

• Toner Save Mode is not available for HQ 1200 and 1200 dpi resolutions.

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Administrator

Administrators have the authority to limit access to functions such as scaling and watermark.

 Password

Enter the password into this box.

Note

Click Set Password... to change the password.

 Copies Lock

Lock the copy pages selection to prevent multiple copy printing.

 Multiple Page & Scaling Lock

Lock the scaling setting and multiple page setting.

 Watermark Lock

Lock the current settings of the Watermark option to prevent changes being made.

 Header-Footer Print Lock

Lock the current settings of the Header-Footer Print option to prevent changes being made.

User Authentication (HL-5450DN(T) only)

If you are restricted from PC Print by the Secure Function Lock 2.0 feature, you need to set your ID and PIN

in the User Authentication Settings dialog. Click Settings of the User Authentication and enter your ID

and PIN. If your PC login name is registered to Secure Function Lock 2.0, you can check the Use PC Login

Name box instead of entering your ID and PIN.

More information about Secure Function Lock 2.0 uu Network User's Guide

Note

• When you use the machine through a network you can see the information of your ID such as the status

of restricted features and the number of remaining pages you are allowed to print by clicking the Check

Print Status. The Authentication result dialog will appear.

• When you use the machine through a network, you can make the Authentication result dialog appear

each time you print by checking the Show print status before printing.

• If you want to enter your ID and PIN each time you print, check the Enter ID Name/PIN for each print job.

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Other Print Options

You can set the following in Printer Function:

 Use Reprint

 Sleep Time

 Macro

 Density Adjustment

 Error Message Printout

 Improve Print Output

 Skip Blank Page

Use Reprint

The machine keeps the print job sent to it in memory. You can reprint the last job without sending the data

again from your computer. For more information about the Reprint function, see Control panel keys

uu page 81.

Note

If you want to prevent other people from printing your data using the reprint function, uncheck the

Use Reprint check box.

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Sleep Time

When the machine does not receive data for a certain period of time, it enters sleep mode. In sleep mode,

the machine acts as though it were turned off. When you choose Printer Default, the timeout setting will be

reset to the specific time set at the factory; this can be altered in the driver. Intelligent Sleep Mode

automatically adjusts to the most suitable timeout setting depending on the frequency of your machine use.

While the machine is in Sleep Mode, the Ready LED is dimmed, but the machine can still receive data.

Receiving a print job will automatically wake up the machine to start printing.

Macro

You can save a page of a document as a macro to the machine's memory. You can also execute the saved

macro (you can use the saved macro as an overlay on any document). This will save time and increase print

speed for often used information such as forms, company logos, letterhead formats or invoices.

Density Adjustment

Increase or decrease the print density.

Error Message Printout

You can choose whether the machine reports problems by printing an error page.

Selections are Printer Default, On or Off.

Improve Print Output

This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem.

 Reduce Paper Curl

If you choose this setting, the paper curl may be reduced.

If you are printing only a few pages, you do not need to choose this setting. We recommend that you

change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thin setting.

Note

This operation will decrease the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

 Improve Toner Fixing

If you choose this setting, the toner fixing capabilities may be improved. If this selection does not provide

enough improvement, change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting.

Note

This operation will increase the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

 Reduce Ghosting

If you are using the machine in a high humidity environment this setting may reduce ghosting on the paper.

Do not use this setting if the ambient humidity is below 30% or ghosting may increase.

Note

This feature may not reduce ghosting for all types of paper. Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small

quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.

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Skip Blank Page

If Skip Blank Page is checked, the printer driver automatically detects blank pages and excludes them from

printing.

Note

This option does not work when you choose the following options:

• Use Watermark

• Header-Footer Print

• N in 1 and 1 in NxN Pages in Multiple Page

• Duplex (Manual), Booklet, Booklet (Manual) and Duplex with Binding Offset in Duplex / Booklet

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Print Profiles tab

Print Profiles are editable presets designed to give you quick access to frequently used printing

configurations.

 Print profile list box (1)

 Delete Profile (2)

 Always show Print Profiles tab first (3)

 Add Profile (4)

 Current print profile view (5)

a Choose your profile from the print profile list box.

b If you want to display the Print Profiles tab at the front of the window from the next time you print, check

Always show Print Profiles tab first.

c Click OK to apply your chosen profile.

Add Profile

The Add Profile dialog appears by clicking Add Profile. You can add 20 new profiles with your preferred

settings.

a Enter the desired title in Name.

b Choose an icon you want to use from the Icon list, then click OK.

c The current settings shown on the left side of the printer driver window will be saved.

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Delete Profile

The Delete Profile dialog appears by clicking Delete Profile. You can delete any of the profiles you have

added.

a Choose your profile from the print profile list box.

b Click Delete.

c The selected profile will be deleted.

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Accessories tab

Note

To access the Accessories tab, see Accessing the printer driver settings uu page 25.

You can define the paper size for each paper tray and auto detect the serial number in the Accessories tab

as follows.

 Available Options / Installed Options (1)

You can manually add and remove the options that are installed on the machine. Tray settings will match

the installed options.

 Paper Source Setting (2)

This feature identifies the paper size defined for each paper tray.

• Paper Size

This setting allows you to define which paper size is used for each tray. Highlight the tray you want to

define and then choose the paper size from the pull-down menu. Click Update to apply the setting to

the tray. When using more than one paper size you must define the paper size for each tray so the

paper is pulled from the correct tray.

• Default Source

This setting allows you to choose the default paper source that your document will be printed from.

Choose the Default Source from the pull-down menu and click Update to save your setting. The

Auto Select setting will automatically pull paper from any tray that has a defined paper size that

matches your document.

 Serial No. (3)

By clicking Auto Detect (4), the printer driver will probe the machine and display its serial number. If it fails

to receive the information, the screen will display “---------------”.

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 Auto Detect (4)

The Auto Detect function finds the currently installed optional devices and shows the available settings in

the printer driver. When you click Auto Detect, options that are installed on the machine will be listed in

Available Options (1). You can manually add or remove the options by choosing an optional device you

want to add or remove, and then clicking Add or Remove.

Note

The Auto Detect (4) function is not available under the following machine conditions:

• The machine power switch is off.

• The machine is in an error state.

• The machine is connected to the print server using a USB or parallel cable in a shared network

environment.

• The cable is not connected to the machine correctly.

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Support

Click Support... in the Printing Preferences dialog box.

 Brother Solutions Center (1)

The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/) is a website offering information about your

Brother product including FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), User’s Guides, driver updates and tips for

using your machine.

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 Original Supplies Website (2)

You can visit our website for original/genuine Brother supplies by clicking this button.

 Brother CreativeCenter (3)

You can visit our website for free and easy online solutions for business and home users by clicking this

button.

 Print Settings (4)

This button will print the pages that show how the internal settings of the machine have been configured.

 Check Setting... (5)

You can check the current driver settings.

 About... (6)

This button will list the printer driver files and version information.

 Print Fonts (7)

This button will print the pages that show all the internal fonts of the machine.

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Features in the BR-Script3 printer driver (PostScript^®3™ language emulation)

Note

The screens in this section are from Windows XP. The screens on your PC may vary depending on your

operating system.

Printing Preferences

Note

You can access the Printing Preferences dialog box by clicking Printing Preferences... in the General

tab of the Brother HL-XXXX BR-Script3 Properties dialog box.

 Layout tab

You can change the layout setting by choosing the settings for Orientation, Print on Both Sides

(Duplex), Page Order and Pages Per Sheet.

• Orientation

Orientation selects the position of how your document will be printed.

(Portrait, Landscape or Rotated Landscape)

• Print on Both Sides

If you want to do duplex printing, choose Flip on Short Edge or Flip on Long Edge.

• Page Order

Specifies the order in which the pages of your document will be printed. Front to Back prints the

document so that page 1 is on top of the stack. Back to Front prints the document so that page 1 is on

the bottom of the stack.

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• Pages Per Sheet

The Pages Per Sheet selection can reduce the image size of a page by allowing multiple pages to be

printed on one sheet of paper. Also, you can print a document in the booklet style automatically when

you choose Booklet.

 Paper/Quality tab

Choose the Paper Source.

• Paper Source

See Duplex (2-sided) Printing uu page 62.

You can choose Automatically Select, Auto Select, Tray1, Tray2 , MP Tray or Manual Feed.

Automatically Select

This setting will automatically pull paper from any paper source that has a paper size defined in the

printer driver that matches your document.

Auto Select

This setting will automatically pull paper from any paper source that has a paper size defined in the

machine that matches your document.

Tray1

This setting will pull paper from Tray 1.

Tray2

This setting will pull paper from Tray 2. (Available if the optional tray is installed.)

MP Tray

This setting will pull paper from the MP Tray. The paper size needs to match the defined paper size.

Available if the optional tray is installed.

Tray 2 is standard on HL-5450DNT.

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Advanced options

You can access the Advanced options by clicking the Advanced... button on the Layout tab or

Paper/Quality tab.

a Choose the Paper Size and Copy Count (1).

 Paper Size

From the drop-down box choose the Paper Size you are using.

 Copy Count

The copy selection sets the number of copies that will be printed.

b Set the Scaling and TrueType Font settings (2).

 Scaling

Specifies whether to reduce or enlarge documents, and by what percentage.

 TrueType Font

Specifies the TrueType font options. Click Substitute with Device Font (the default) to use

equivalent printer fonts for printing documents that contain TrueType fonts. This will permit faster

printing; however, you might lose special characters not supported by the printer font. Click

Download as Softfont to download TrueType fonts for printing instead of using printer fonts.

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c You can change settings by choosing a setting in the Printer Features list (3):

 Print Quality

You can choose the following print quality settings.

• 300 dpi

• 600 dpi

• HQ 1200

• 1200 dpi

 Media Type

You can use the following types of media in your machine. For the best print quality, select the type

of media that you wish to use.

• Plain Paper

• Thin Paper

• Thick Paper

• Thicker Paper

• Bond Paper

• Envelopes

• Env. Thick

• Env. Thin

• Recycled Paper

• Label

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 Toner Save

You can conserve toner use with this feature. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter.

The default setting is Off.

Note

• We do not recommend Toner Save for printing Photo or Greyscale images.

• Toner Save is not available for HQ 1200 and 1200 dpi resolutions.

 Sleep Time [Min.]

When the machine does not receive data for a certain period of time, it enters sleep mode. In sleep

mode, the machine acts as though it were turned off. When you choose Printer Default, the timeout

setting will be reset to the specific time set at the factory; this can be altered in the driver. Intelligent

Sleep Mode automatically adjusts to the most suitable timeout setting depending on the frequency of

your machine use.

While the machine is in Sleep Mode, the Ready LED is dimmed, but the machine can still receive

data. Receiving a print job will automatically wake up the machine to start printing.

 Halftone Screen Lock

Stops other applications from modifying the Halftone settings. The default setting is On.

 High Quality Image Printing

You can get high quality image printing. If you set High Quality Image Printing to On, the print speed

will be slower.

 Improve Print Output

This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem.

• Reduce Paper Curl

If you choose this setting, the paper curl may be reduced. If you are printing only a few pages, you

do not need to choose this setting. We recommend that you change the printer driver setting in

Media Type to a thin setting.

Note

This operation will decrease the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

• Improve Toner Fixing

If you choose this setting, the toner fixing capabilities may be improved. If this selection does not

provide enough improvement, change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting.

Note

This operation will increase the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

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 Ghost Reduction Setting

If you are using the machine in a high humidity environment this setting may reduce ghosting on the

paper. Do not use this setting if the ambient humidity is below 30% or ghosting may increase.

Note

This feature may not reduce ghosting for all types of paper. Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small

quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.

 Density Adjustment

Increase or decrease the print density.

Ports tab

If you want to change the port where your machine is connected or the path to the network machine you are

using, choose or add the port you want to use.

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Uninstalling the printer driver

You can uninstall the printer driver that you have installed with the following steps.

Note

• This is not available if you originally installed the printer driver from the Windows Add a printer function.

• After uninstalling, we recommend that you restart your computer to remove files that were in use during

the uninstall.

a Click the Start button, point to All Programs, Brother, and then to your machine name.

b Click UnInstall.

c Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Status Monitor

The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more devices,

allowing you to get immediate notification of error messages such as paper empty or paper jam.

You can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or by choosing

Status Monitor located in Start/All Programs/Brother/HL-XXXX on your PC.

(Windows 7)

If you have set the Enable Status Monitor on startup during installation, you will find the

Status Monitor icon on the taskbar.

button or

To show the Status Monitor icon on your taskbar, click the

in the small window. Then drag the icon to the taskbar.

button. The Status Monitor icon will appear

There is also a link to the Troubleshooting and Brother Original Supplies website. Click Visit the Original

Supplies website button for more information on Brother original supplies.

Note

• For more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and

choose Help.

• The automatic software update feature is active when the status monitor feature is active.

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Monitoring the machine’s status

The Status Monitor icon will change colour depending on the machine status.

 A green icon indicates the normal stand-by condition.

 A yellow icon indicates a warning.

 A red icon indicates a printing error has occurred.

There are two locations where you can display the Status Monitor on your PC - in the tasktray or on the

desktop.

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Macintosh

Features in the printer driver (Macintosh)

This machine supports Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.6.x - 10.7.x.

Note

The screens in this section are from Mac OS X 10.5. The screens on your Macintosh will vary depending

on your operating system version.

Choosing page setup options

You can set the Paper Size, Orientation and Scale.

a From an application such as TextEdit, click File, then Page Setup. Make sure Brother HL-XXXX (where

XXXX is your model name.) is chosen in the Format for pop-up menu. You can change the settings for

Paper Size, Orientation and Scale, then click OK.

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b From an application such as TextEdit, click File, then Print to start printing.

 (For Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x)

For more page setup options, click the disclosure triangle beside the Printer pop-up menu.

Note

You can save the current settings as a preset by choosing Save As from the Presets drop-down list.

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 (For Mac OS X 10.7.x)

For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.

Note

You can save the current settings as a preset by choosing Save Current Settings as Preset... from the

Presets drop-down list.

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Choosing printing options

To control special printing features, choose Print Settings from the Print dialog box. For the details of

available options, see the following descriptions of each option.

Cover Page

You can choose the following cover page settings:

 Print Cover Page

If you want to add a cover page to your document, use this function.

 Cover Page Type

Choose a template for the cover page.

 Billing Info

If you want to add the billing information to the cover page, enter text in the Billing Info box.

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Layout

 Pages per Sheet

The Pages per Sheet selection can reduce the image size of a page by allowing multiple pages to be

printed on one sheet of paper.

 Layout Direction

When you specify the pages per sheet, you can also specify the direction of the layout.

 Border

If you want to add a border, use this function.

 Two-Sided

 Reverse Page Orientation

Check Reverse Page Orientation to reverse the data from up to down.

 Flip horizontally (Mac OS X 10.6.x and 10.7.x)

Check Flip horizontally to print as a reflection flipped left-to-right.

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Print Settings

You can change settings by choosing a setting in the Print Settings list:

 Media Type

You can change the media type to one of the following:

• Plain Paper

• Thin Paper

• Thick Paper

• Thicker Paper

• Bond Paper

• Envelopes

• Env. Thick

• Env. Thin

• Recycled Paper

• Label

 Resolution

You can change the resolution as follows:

• 300 dpi

• 600 dpi

• HQ 1200

• 1200 dpi

 Paper Source

See Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 95.

You can choose Auto Select, Tray1, Tray2 , MP Tray or Manual.

Available if the optional tray is installed.

Tray 2 is standard on HL-5450DNT.

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Advanced print settings

When you click the triangle mark (c) beside Advanced, the advanced print settings appear.

 Toner Save Mode

You can conserve toner use with this feature. When you set Toner Save Mode to On, print appears

lighter. The default setting is Off.

Note

• We do not recommend Toner Save Mode for printing Photo or Greyscale images.

• Toner Save Mode is not available for HQ 1200 and 1200 dpi resolutions.

 Graphics Quality

You can change the print quality as follows:

• Graphics

This is a graphics mode (contrast priority). Choose this setting for printing text and figures, such as

business and presentation documents. You can represent sharp contrasts between shaded areas.

• Text

This is the best mode for printing text documents.

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 Improve Print Output

This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem.

• Reduce Paper Curl

If you choose this setting, the paper curl may be reduced.

If you are printing only a few pages, you do not need to choose this setting. We recommend that you

change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thin setting.

Note

This operation will decrease the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

• Improve Toner Fixing

If you choose this setting, the toner fixing capabilities may be improved. If this selection does not

provide enough improvement, change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting.

Note

This operation will increase the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

• Reduce Ghosting

If you are using the machine in a high humidity environment this setting may reduce ghosting on the

paper. Do not use this setting if the ambient humidity is below 30% or ghosting may increase.

Note

This feature may not reduce ghosting for all types of paper. Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small

quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.

 Density Adjustment

Increase or decrease the print density.

 Sleep Time

When the machine does not receive data for a certain period of time, it enters sleep mode. In sleep mode,

the machine acts as though it were turned off. When you choose Printer Default, the timeout setting will

be reset to the specific time set at the factory; this can be altered in the driver. If you want to change the

Sleep Time, choose Manual and then enter the time in the text box on the driver.

While the machine is in Sleep Mode, the Ready LED is dimmed, but the machine can still receive data.

Receiving a print job will automatically wake up the machine to start printing.

 Other Print Options

• Skip Blank Page

If Skip Blank Page is checked, the printer driver automatically detects blank pages and excludes them

from printing.

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Duplex (2-sided) Printing

 Automatic Duplex Printing

Select Layout.

Choose Long-edge binding or Short-edge binding in Two-Sided.

 Manual Duplex Printing

Select Paper Handling.

• Choose Even Only and Print. Reload the printed paper into the tray (blank side face down in Tray 1 or

Tray 2, or blank side face up in MP tray). Choose Odd Only and Print.

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Features in the BR-Script3 printer driver (PostScript^®3™ language emulation)

This section introduces the distinctive operations of the BR-Script3 printer driver. For the basic operations of

the BR-Script3 printer driver, see Features in the printer driver (Macintosh) uu page 54 for Page Setup,

Cover Page, Paper Source and Layout.

Note

If you want to setup the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), please go to the Brother Solutions Center at

http://solutions.brother.com/ and visit FAQ’s on your model page for instructions.

Choosing printing options

To control special printing features, choose Printer Features from the Print dialog box.

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Printer Features

Feature Sets: General 1

 Print Quality

You can change the resolution as follows:

• 300 dpi

• 600 dpi

• HQ 1200

• 1200 dpi

 Media Type

You can change the media type to one of the following:

• Plain Paper

• Thin Paper

• Thick Paper

• Thicker Paper

• Bond Paper

• Envelopes

• Env. Thick

• Env. Thin

• Recycled Paper

• Label

• Hagaki

Postcard with the size specified by Japan Post Service Co., LTD

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 Toner Save

You can conserve toner using this feature. When you check Toner Save, your prints appear lighter. The

default setting is Off.

Note

• We do not recommend Toner Save for printing Photo or Greyscale images.

• Toner Save is not available for HQ 1200 and 1200 dpi resolutions.

 Sleep Time [Min.]

When the machine does not receive data for a certain period of time, it enters sleep mode. In sleep mode,

the machine acts as though it were turned off. When you choose Printer Default, the timeout setting will

be reset to the specific time set at the factory; this can be altered in the driver. If you want to change the

Sleep Time, choose 2, 10 or 30.

While the machine is in Sleep Mode, the Ready LED is dimmed, but the machine can still receive data.

Receiving a print job will automatically wake up the machine to start printing.

 Halftone Screen Lock

Stops other applications from modifying the Halftone settings. The Default setting is on.

 High Quality Image Printing

You can increase the quality of image printing. If you set High Quality Image Printing to On, the print

speed will be slower.

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Feature Sets: General 2

 Improve Print Output

This feature allows you to improve a print quality problem.

• Reduce Paper Curl

If you choose this setting, the paper curl may be reduced.

If you are printing only a few pages, you do not need to choose this setting. We recommend that you

change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thin setting.

Note

This operation will decrease the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

• Improve Toner Fixing

If you choose this setting, the toner fixing capabilities may be improved. If this selection does not

provide enough improvement, change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting.

Note

This operation will increase the temperature of the machine's fusing process.

 Ghost Reduction Setting

If you are using the machine in a high humidity environment this setting may reduce ghosting on the paper.

Do not use this setting if the ambient humidity is below 30% or ghosting may increase.

Note

This feature may not reduce ghosting for all types of paper. Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small

quantity to make sure that the paper is suitable.

 Density Adjustment

Increase or decrease the print density.

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Removing the printer driver

a Log in as an ‘Administrator’.

b From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences. Click Print & Fax , then choose the printer you

want to remove and remove it by clicking the - button.

c Click OK .

Print & Scan for Mac OS X 10.7.x users

Delete Printer for Mac OS X 10.6.x and 10.7.x users

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Status Monitor

The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of the machine, letting you

see error messages such as paper empty or paper jam at pre-set update intervals.

You can also access the web based management (HL-5450DN(T) only).

You can check the device status by launching Brother Status Monitor following these steps:

 For Mac OS X 10.5.8

a Run the System Preferences, select Print & Fax, then choose the machine.

b Click the Open Print Queue..., then click Utility. Status Monitor will start up.

 For Mac OS X 10.6.x

a Run the System Preferences, select Print & Fax, then choose the machine.

b Click the Open Print Queue..., then click Printer Setup. Select the Utility tab then click

Open Printer Utility. Status Monitor will start up.

 For Mac OS X 10.7.x

a Run the System Preferences, select Print & Scan, then choose the machine.

b Click the Open Print Queue..., then click Printer Setup. Select the Utility tab then click

Open Printer Utility. Status Monitor will start up.

Updating the machine’s status

If you want the latest machine status while the Status Monitor window is open, click the Refresh

icon.

You can set the interval at which the software will update the machine status information. Go to the menu bar,

Brother Status Monitor and choose Preferences.

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Hiding or showing the window

After starting the Status Monitor, you can hide or show the window. To hide the window, go to the menu bar,

Brother Status Monitor and choose Hide Status Monitor. To show the window, click the

Brother Status Monitor icon in the dock.

Quitting the window

Click Brother Status Monitor in the menu bar and then choose Quit Status Monitor from the pop-up menu.

Web Based Management (For HL-5450DN(T) in network connection)

You can access the Web Based Management System by clicking the machine icon on the Status Monitor

screen. A standard Web Browser can be used to manage your machine using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer

Protocol).

More information on the Web Based Management System uu Network User's Guide: Web Based

Management

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Software

Software for networks

For the information about network utility software uu Network User's Guide: Network features

Remote Printer Console (Windows^®only)

Remote Printer Console is software to change many of the printer settings independently of your application.

For example, you can change the settings for printer margin, sleep mode, character set and so on. These

settings are then remembered and used by the machine. The application and printer driver settings will take

priority over the Remote Printer Console settings.

How to use and install the Remote Printer Console software

To use the Remote Printer Console software, follow the steps below.

a Put the supplied installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and close the opening screen when it

appears.

b Open Windows Explorer and choose the CD-ROM drive.

c Double-click the tools folder.

d Double-click the RPC folder.

e Refer to the RPC_User’s_Guide.pdf for how to install and use the Remote Printer Console.

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Control panel

LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)

This section refers to six LEDs and two keys on the control panel.

1 Back Cover LED

The Back Cover LED indicates when the errors occur in the

back of the machine or the duplex tray.

2 Toner LED

The Toner LED indicates that the Toner is low.

3 Drum LED

The Drum LED indicates that the Drum will need to be

replaced soon.

4 Paper LED

The Paper LED indicates when the machine has errors

relating to paper feeding.

5 Error LED

The Error LED indicates that the machine is in error state.

Also, the Error LED indicates the kind of error in

combination with other LEDs.

6 Ready LED

The Ready LED will blink depending on the machine status.

7 Cancel Key

1 Job Cancel / All Jobs Cancel

8 Go Key

Error recovery / Form feed / Reprint

The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter.

LED is off.

LED is on.

or or

LED is dimmed.

LED is blinking.

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LEDs

Machine Status

Sleep

The machine is in Sleep Mode (Power Save mode). While the machine is in

Sleep Mode, the Ready LED is dimmed, but the machine can still receive data.

Receiving a print job will automatically wake up the machine to start printing.

For more information, see Sleep Time uu page 86.

Deep Sleep

The machine is in Deep Sleep Mode, reducing more power consumption than

Sleep mode. While the machine is in Deep Sleep Mode, the Ready LED is

dimmed, but the machine can still receive data. Receiving a print job will

automatically wake up the machine to start printing.

For more information, see Deep Sleep mode uu page 86.

Power Down

The machine is in Power Down Mode. To start printing, press any key on the

control panel and then send the print data.

The Ready LED will turn on 2 seconds and off for 4 seconds.

For more information, see Power Down mode uu page 87.

Ready

The machine is ready to print.

Printing

The machine is printing.

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LEDs

Machine Status

Please Wait

The machine is warming up.

Cooling Down

The machine is cooling down. Wait for a few seconds until the inside of the

machine has cooled down.

Receiving Data

The machine is either receiving data from the computer or processing data in

the memory.

Data Remaining

There is remaining print data in the machine's memory. If the Ready LED is

blinking for a long time and nothing has printed, press Go to print the remaining

data in the memory.

Toner Low

The toner cartridge will need to be replaced soon. Buy a new toner cartridge and

have it ready for when Replace Toner is indicated.

The Toner LED will turn on for 2 seconds and off for 3 seconds.

Replace Toner

Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.

No Toner

Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, remove the toner cartridge

from the drum unit, and re-install the toner cartridge back into the drum unit

again. Re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the

machine. If the problem continues, replace the toner cartridge.

See Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 97.

Cartridge Error

The drum unit and toner cartridge assembly is not installed correctly. Take the

drum unit and toner cartridge assembly out of the machine and put it back in.

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Machine Status

Drum End Soon

The drum unit will need to be replaced soon. We recommend that you get a new

drum unit to replace the current one.

The Drum LED will turn on for 2 seconds and off for 3 seconds.

Replace Drum

Replace the drum with a new one.

Drum Error

The corona wire needs to be cleaned. See Cleaning the corona wire

uu page 112.

If the toner cartridge is placed in the machine without the drum unit, put the toner

cartridge into the drum unit, and then reinstall the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly in the machine.

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Machine Status

Drum Stop

Replace the drum with a new one.

See Jam MP Tray / Jam Tray 1 / Jam Tray 2 / Jam Inside uu page 127.

Cover is Open

Close the fuser cover located behind the back cover of the machine.

Make sure paper is not jammed inside the back of the machine, and then close

the fuser cover and press Go.

No Tray

The machine cannot detect the standard paper tray. Re-install the standard

paper tray, or ensure it is installed correctly.

Jam MP Tray / Jam Tray 1 / Jam Tray 2 / Jam Inside

Clear the paper jam.

If the machine does not start printing, press Go.

If the toner cartridge is placed in the machine without the drum unit, put the toner

cartridge into the drum unit, and then reinstall the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly in the machine.

Size Error DX

The paper size defined in the printer driver is not available for automatic duplex

printing.

Press Cancel. Choose a paper size which is supported by the duplex tray.

The paper in the tray is not correct size and is not available for automatic duplex

printing. Load the correct size of paper in the tray.

The paper size you can use for automatic duplex printing is A4.

Size Mismatch

Put the same size paper in the paper tray that is selected in the printer driver,

and then press Go, or select the size of paper that you loaded in the paper tray.

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Machine Status

No Paper

Put paper in the paper tray you are using.

See Loading paper uu page 8.

Manual Feed

Manual was selected as the paper source when there was no paper in the MP

tray. Place paper in the MP tray. If the machine is in Pause mode, press Go.

Cover is Open

Close the front cover of the machine.

Log Access Error (HL-5450DN(T) only)

The machine could not access the print log file in the server. Contact your

administrator to check the Store Print Log to Network settings.

Out of Memory

Reduce the complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution.

Add more memory (HL-5450DN(T) only).

(See Installing extra memory uu page 92.)

Access Denied (HL-5450DN(T) only)

Printing is restricted by Secure Function Lock 2.0.

Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock Settings.

Limit Exceeded (HL-5450DN(T) only)

The number of pages you are allowed to print has been exceeded. The print job

will be cancelled.

Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock Settings.

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LEDs

Machine Status

DIMM Error (HL-5450DN(T) only)

The DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module) is not installed correctly. Or the DIMM

is broken or does not meet the required specifications.

Turn off the machine and remove the DIMM.

(See Installing extra memory uu page 92.)

Confirm that the DIMM meets the required specifications.

(For details, see SO-DIMM types uu page 91.)

Re-install the DIMM correctly. Wait a few seconds, and then turn the machine

on again.

If this indication continues, replace the DIMM with a new one.

(See Installing extra memory uu page 92.)

Main PCB Failure

Turn off the power switch, and then turn it back on and try to print again.

If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service.

Cover is Open

Close the fuser cover located behind the back cover of the machine.

Duplex Disabled

Put the duplex tray in the machine and close the back cover.

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Machine Status

Jam Rear / Jam Duplex

Clear the paper jam.

See Jam Rear / Jam Duplex uu page 132.

If the machine does not start printing, press Go.

Cancel Printing / Cancel All Jobs

The machine is canceling the job.

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Service call indications

If there is an error that cannot be cleared by the user, the machine will show that a service call is needed by

lighting up all the LEDs as shown below.

If you see the service call indication shown above, turn off the power switch, and then turn it back on and try

to print again.

If the error is not cleared after turning the power switch off and then back on, press Go and Cancel together,

the LEDs will light up as shown in the following table to identify the error.

LED error indication

LEDs

Main PCB

failure

Fuser unit

Laser unit Main motor

failure failure

High

voltage

failure

FAN failure Zero Cross

error

failure

Back Cover

Toner

Drum

Paper

Error

Ready

If this error occurs, turn off the machine's power switch, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the machine for approx. 15 minutes

with the power on. If the error occurs again, call your dealer or Brother Customer Service.

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For example, the LED indication below shows a fuser unit failure.

Make a note of the indication, referring to LED error indication uu page 79, and report the error status to your

dealer or Brother Customer Service.

Note

Make sure that the front cover is completely closed before you report a service call.

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Control panel keys

The control panel keys have the following functions:

 Cancel printing

Cancel the current job being printed: If you press Cancel while printing, the machine will immediately stop

printing and will then eject the paper. The Ready and Error LEDs will blink as the job is being canceled.

Cancel all the received jobs: To delete all jobs, press and hold Cancel for about 4 seconds until all the

LEDs light up and then release it. The Ready and Error LEDs will blink as the job(s) is being canceled.

 Error recovery

If there is an error, the machine will recover automatically from some errors. If an error is not automatically

cleared, press Go to clear the error, and then continue to use the machine.

 Form feed

If the Ready LED blinks for a long time, press Go. The machine will print any data that is left in the

machine’s memory.

 Reprint

To reprint the last document, press Go for about 4 seconds until all the LEDs light up and then release it.

Within 2 seconds press Go the number of times you want to reprint. If you don’t press Go within 2 seconds,

a single copy will be printed.

If you print with the Windows printer driver we have supplied with the machine, the settings for Use

Reprint in the printer driver will take priority over the settings made on the control panel. (For more

information, see Use Reprint uu page 36.)

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Print a test page

You can use Go or the printer driver to print a test page.

Using the Go key

a Turn off the machine.

b Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

c Hold down Go as you turn on the power switch. Keep Go pressed down until all the LEDs light up and

then the Ready LED turns off.

d Release Go. Make sure that all the LEDs turn off.

e Press Go again. The machine will print a test page.

Using the printer driver

If you are using the Windows printer driver, click the Print Test Page button in the General tab of the printer

driver.

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Print a Printer Settings page

You can print the current settings using the control panel button or printer driver.

Using the Go key

a Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

b Turn on the machine and wait until the machine is in Ready mode.

c Press Go three times. The machine will print the current printer settings page.

Using the printer driver

If you are using the Windows printer driver, you can print the current printer settings page by clicking the

Print Settings button in the Support dialog.

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Print Fonts

You can print a list of the internal fonts using the control panel button or printer driver.

Using the Go key

a Turn off the machine.

b Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

c Hold down Go as you turn on the power switch. Keep Go pressed down until all the LEDs light up and

then the Ready LED turns off.

d Release Go. Make sure that all the LEDs turn off.

e Press Go twice. The machine will print a list of the internal fonts.

Using the printer driver

If you are using the Brother’s Windows printer driver, you can print a list of the internal fonts by clicking the

Print Fonts button in the Support dialog.

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Security features

Secure Function Lock 2.0 (HL-5450DN(T) only)

Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public access to the Print function .

This feature also prevents users from changing the Default settings of the machine by limiting access to the

Menu settings. Before using the security features you must first enter an administrator password. Access to

restricted operations can be enabled by creating a restricted user. Restricted users must enter a user

password to use the machine. Secure Function Lock can be set by using Web Based Management and

BRAdmin Professional 3 (Windows only). (uu Network User's Guide)

Print function includes print jobs via Google Cloud Print and Brother iPrint&Scan.

Note

• Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, you will have to reset the password stored in the

machine. For information about how to reset the password call your Brother dealer for service.

• Only administrators can set limitations and make changes for each user.

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Ecology features

Toner Save

You can save toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to on, prints appear lighter. The default

setting is off.

You can change the toner save mode setting on the printer driver.

To change the toner save mode setting, see the following:

 Advanced tab uu page 31 (Windows printer driver)

 Advanced options uu page 47 (BR-Script3 printer driver for Windows )

 Print Settings uu page 59 (Macintosh printer driver)

 Printer Features uu page 64 (BR-Script3 printer driver for Macintosh)

Sleep Time

The Sleep mode setting can reduce power consumption. When the machine is in Sleep Mode (Power Save

mode) it acts as though it were turned off. The machine will wake up and start printing when it receives a print

job.

You can choose how long the machine must be idle before it goes into Sleep mode. When the machine

receives a print file or document, the timer will be reset. The default setting is 3 minutes. While the machine

is in Sleep mode the Ready LED glows dimly.

You can change the sleep mode time setting on the printer driver.

To change the sleep mode time setting, see the following:

 Advanced tab uu page 31 (Windows printer driver)

 Advanced options uu page 47 (BR-Script3 printer driver for Windows )

 Print Settings uu page 59 (Macintosh printer driver)

 Printer Features uu page 64 (BR-Script3 printer driver for Macintosh)

Deep Sleep mode

If the machine is in Sleep mode and does not receive any jobs for a certain length of time, the machine will

go into Deep Sleep mode automatically and the Ready LED glows dimly. Deep Sleep mode uses less power

than Sleep Mode. The machine will wake up, when the machine receives a print job.

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Power Down mode

If the machine is in Deep Sleep mode for 4 hours, it will then go into Power Down mode automatically. Also,

the Ready LED will dim and turn on 2 seconds and off for 4 seconds. Power Down mode is the lowest power

consumption mode, which achieves a power consumption of less than 0.5 W. To start printing, press any key

on the control panel and then send the print data.

You can enable or disable the Power Down mode feature by following these steps:

a Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

b Turn on the machine and wait until the machine is in the Ready mode.

c Press Go four times to change between On and Off.

All the LEDs blink twice when you turn on the Power Down mode.

All the LEDs blink once when you turn off the Power Down mode.

Note

The machine does not go into Power Down mode when the machine is connected to a wired network.

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Quiet mode feature

The Quiet mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes

slower. The default setting is Off.

Turning Quiet mode on/off

a Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

b Turn on the machine and wait until the machine is in the Ready mode.

c Press Go nine times to change between On and Off.

All the LEDs blink twice when you turn on the Quiet mode.

All the LEDs blink once when you turn off the Quiet mode.

Note

You can also change the Quiet mode setting through the Remote Printer Console. For details of the

Remote Printer Console, see Remote Printer Console (Windows only) uu page 70.

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Options

This machine has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the machine with

these items.

Lower tray

SO-DIMM memory

LT-5400

See Lower tray (LT-5400)

uu page 90.

See SO-DIMM (HL-5450DN(T) only)

uu page 91.

HL-5450DNT is equipped with the lower tray as standard.

The optional memory is available for HL-5450DN(T).

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Options

Lower tray (LT-5400)

One optional lower tray (Tray 2) can be installed on HL-5440D and HL-5450DN , and the lower tray can hold

up to 500 sheets of 80 g/m paper. When the optional lower tray is installed, the machine can hold up to 800

sheets of plain paper. If you want to buy the optional lower tray unit, call the dealer you bought the machine

from or Brother Customer Service.

Tray 2 is standard on HL-5450DNT.

For setup, see the User’s Guide that we have supplied with the lower tray unit.

WARNING

If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the machine with the Lower Tray as you may be injured or cause

damage to the machine because it is not attached to the Lower Tray.

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Options

SO-DIMM (HL-5450DN(T) only)

The machine has 64 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can increase

the memory up to a maximum of 320 MB by installing one SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory

Module).

SO-DIMM types

You can install the following SO-DIMMs:

 256 MB Kingston KTH-LJ2015/256

 256 MB Transcend TS256MHP423A

Note

• For more information, visit the Kingston Technology's website at http://www.kingston.com/.

• For more information, visit the Transcend website at http://www.transcend.com.tw/.

In general, the SO-DIMM must have the following specifications:

Type: 144-pin and 16-bit output

CAS latency: 4

Clock frequency: 267 MHz (533 Mb/s/pin) or more

Capacity: 256 MB

Height: 30.0 mm (1.18 in.)

DRAM type: DDR2 SDRAM

Note

• There might be some SO-DIMMs that will not work with the machine.

• For more information, call the dealer you bought the machine from or Brother Customer Service.

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Installing extra memory

a Turn off the machine.

b Disconnect the interface cables from the machine, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical

socket.

Note

Always turn off the machine power switch before installing or removing the SO-DIMM.

c Remove the plastic (1) and then the metal (2) SO-DIMM covers.

d Unpack the SO-DIMM and hold it by its edges.

Important

To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the memory chips or the board

surface.

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e Hold the SO-DIMM by the edges and align the notches in the SO-DIMM with the protrusions in the slot.

Insert the SO-DIMM diagonally (1), then tilt it toward the interface board until it clicks into place (2).

f Put the metal (2) and then the plastic (1) SO-DIMM covers back on.

g Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then connect the interface cables.

h Turn on the machine.

Note

To make sure that you have installed the SO-DIMM correctly, you can print the printer settings page that

shows the current memory size. (See Print a Printer Settings page uu page 83.)

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Replacing consumable items

You will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates that the life of the consumable is

over. You can replace the following consumable items by yourself:

Note

The drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate parts.

Toner cartridge

See Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 95.

Model Name: TN-3330, TN-3380

Drum unit

Checking the machine uu page 110.

Model Name: DR-3300

Note

• Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return the used toner cartridge

to the brother collection program. If you choose not to return your used toner cartridge, please discard the

used toner cartridge according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have

questions, call your local waste disposal office. (uu Product Safety Guide: Recycling information in

accordance with the WEEE (2002/96/EC) and Battery (2006/66/EC) Directives)

• We recommend placing used consumable items on a piece of paper to prevent accidentally spilling or

scattering the material inside.

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Replacing the toner cartridge

Model Name: TN-3330 , TN-3380

The Standard toner cartridge can print approximately 3,000 pages . The High Yield toner cartridge can print

approximately 8,000 pages . Actual page count will vary depending on your average type of document.

The toner cartridge that comes supplied with the machine will need to be replaced after approximately 3,000

pages for HL-5450DN(T) and approximately 2,000 pages for HL-5440D.

Standard toner cartridge

High yield toner cartridge

Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.

Note

• It is a good idea to keep a new toner cartridge ready for use when you see the Toner Low warning.

• To ensure high quality printing, we recommend that you use only Brother Original toner cartridges. When

you want to buy toner cartridges, please call your Brother dealer.

• If you print graphics, bold text, charts, web pages with borders, or other types of printouts that consist of

more than simple text, the amount of toner used will increase.

• We recommend that you clean the machine when you replace the toner cartridge. See Cleaning and

• If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, the amount of toner used will change.

• Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you put it into the machine.

Toner Low

The Toner LED will turn on for 2 seconds and off for 3 seconds, and then repeats this pattern.

If the LEDs show this indication, the toner is low. Buy a new toner cartridge and have it ready before you get

a Replace Toner indication.

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Note

• The Toner LED will blink continuously if the toner is low.

• If the printout is faint, hold the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly level with both hands and gently

shake it from side to side several times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

Replace Toner

The machine will stop printing until you replace the toner cartridge.

A new Brother Original toner cartridge will reset the Replace Toner mode.

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Replacing the toner cartridge

a Make sure that the machine is turned on. Leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to cool down.

b Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.

c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

WARNING

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the

machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.

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Important

• We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a

piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

• To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the

illustration.

d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.

WARNING

• DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could explode,

resulting in injuries.

• DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol

or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock.

Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth.

(uu Product Safety Guide: General precautions)

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Important

• Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash

it off with cold water.

• To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.

• We recommend that you place the toner cartridge on a clean, flat, level, stable surface with a sheet of

disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

Note

• Be sure to seal up the used toner cartridge tightly in a suitable bag so that toner powder does not spill out

of the cartridge.

• Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable

items to the Brother collection program. If you choose not to return your used consumable, please discard

the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have

questions, call your local waste disposal office. (uu Product Safety Guide: Recycling information in

accordance with the WEEE (2002/96/EC) and Battery (2006/66/EC) Directives)

e Unpack the new toner cartridge. Hold the cartridge level with both hands and gently shake it from side

to side several times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

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Important

• Unpack the toner cartridge just before you put it in the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a

long time, the toner life will be shortened.

• If an unpacked drum unit is put in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged.

• Brother machines are designed to work with toner of a particular specification and will work to a level of

optimum performance when used with Brother Original toner cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee this

optimum performance if toner or toner cartridges of other specifications are used. The machine may not

detect toner or toner cartridges of other specifications correctly but may instead detect such items as

standard yield toner cartridges. Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than

Brother Original cartridges with this machine, or the refilling of empty cartridges with toner from other

sources. If damage is caused to the drum unit or other part of this machine as a result of the use of toner

or toner cartridges other than Brother Original products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability of

those products with this machine, any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the warranty.

f Pull off the protective cover.

Important

Put the toner cartridge in the drum unit immediately after you have removed the protective cover. To

prevent any degradation to the print quality, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.

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g Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in

correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically.

Note

Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.

h Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to

left several times.

Note

Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.

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i Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine.

j Close the front cover of the machine.

Note

DO NOT turn off the machine or open the front cover until the Ready LED lights up.

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Replacing the drum unit

Model Name: DR-3300

A new drum unit can print approximately 30,000 A4 or Letter size single-sided pages.

Important

For best performance, use a Brother Original drum unit and Brother Original toner units. Printing with a

third-party drum unit or toner unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the

machine itself. Warranty coverage may not apply to problems caused by the use of a third-party drum unit

or toner unit.

Drum Error

The corona wire has become dirty. Clean the corona wire in the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire

uu page 112.)

If you cleaned the corona wire and Drum Error was not cleared then the drum unit is at the end of its life.

Replace the drum unit with a new one.

Drum End Soon

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The drum unit is nearing the end of its rated life and will require replacement. We recommend you keep a

Brother Original drum unit ready for installation.

Clean the corona wire in the drum unit. If you don’t, printed pages may have a vertical stripe or Drum Error

may occur. (See Cleaning the corona wire uu page 112.)

Replace Drum

The drum unit has exceeded its rated life. Please replace the drum unit with a new one. We recommend a

Brother Original drum unit be installed at this time.

After replacement, reset the drum counter by following the instructions included with the new drum unit.

Drum Stop

We cannot guarantee the print quality. Please replace the drum unit with a new one. We recommend a

Brother Original drum unit be installed at this time.

After replacement, reset the drum counter by following the instructions included with the new drum unit.

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Replacing the drum unit

Important

• While removing the drum unit, handle it carefully because it may contain toner. If toner scatters on your

hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.

• Every time you replace the drum unit, clean the inside of the machine. (See Cleaning and Checking the

machine uu page 110.)

When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you need to reset the drum counter by completing the

following steps:

a Make sure that the machine is turned on. Leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to cool down.

b Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.

c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

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WARNING

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the

machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.

Important

• We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a

piece of disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

• To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the

illustration.

d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.

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WARNING

• DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could explode,

resulting in injuries.

• DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol

or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock.

Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth.

(uu Product Safety Guide: General precautions)

Important

• Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash

it off with cold water.

• To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.

• We recommend that you place the toner cartridge on a clean, flat, level, stable surface with a sheet of

disposable paper or cloth underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

Note

• Be sure to seal up the used drum unit tightly in a suitable bag so that toner powder does not spill out of

the drum unit.

• Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable

items to the Brother collection program. If you choose not to return your used consumable, please discard

the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have

questions, call your local waste disposal office. (uu Product Safety Guide: Recycling information in

accordance with the WEEE (2002/96/EC) and Battery (2006/66/EC) Directives)

e Unpack the new drum unit.

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f Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge

in correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically.

Note

Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.

g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine.

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h When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you need to reset the drum counter. To do this, press

and hold down the Go for about 4 seconds until all the LEDs light up. Once all six LEDs are lit, release

Go.

Important

Do not reset the drum counter when you only replace the toner cartridge.

i Close the front cover of the machine.

j Make sure that the Drum LED is now off.

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Cleaning and Checking the machine

Clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you replace the toner

cartridge or the drum unit, make sure that you clean the inside of the machine. If printed pages are stained

with toner, clean the inside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth.

WARNING

• DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could explode,

resulting in injuries.

• DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol

or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock.

Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth.

(uu Product Safety Guide: General precautions)

Important

Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the surface

of the machine.

Cleaning the outside of the machine

a Turn off the machine.

b Disconnect the interface cables from the machine, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical

socket.

c Wipe the outside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust.

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d Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

e If paper is loaded in the paper tray, remove it.

f Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray.

g Wipe the inside and the outside of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust.

h Re-load the paper and put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.

i Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then connect the interface cables.

j Turn on the machine.

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Cleaning the corona wire

If you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows:

a Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the

machine.

b Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.

c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

WARNING

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the

machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.

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Important

• We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper

or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

• Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes,

immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.

• To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the

illustration.

d Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to

left several times.

Note

Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.

e Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine.

f Close the front cover of the machine.

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Cleaning the drum unit

If your printout has white or black dots at 94 mm intervals, the drum may have foreign material, such as glue

from a label stuck on the drum surface. Follow the steps below to solve the problem.

a Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

b Turn on the machine and wait until the machine is in Ready mode.

c Press Go two times. The machine will print the drum dot check sheet.

d Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the

machine.

e Turn off the machine.

f Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.

g Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

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WARNING

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the

machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.

Important

• We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper

or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

• Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes,

immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.

• To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the

illustration.

h Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.

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i Turn the drum unit as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the drum unit gear (1) is on the left hand

side.

j Use the numbered markers next to the drum roller to find the mark. For example, a dot in column 2 on

the check sheet would mean that there is a mark in the “2” region of the drum.

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k Turn the drum unit gear toward you by hand while looking at surface of the suspected area.

l When you have found the mark on the drum that matches the drum dot check sheet, wipe the surface

of the drum gently with a cotton swab until the mark on the surface comes off.

Important

DO NOT clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object or any liquids.

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m Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in

correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically.

Note

Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.

n Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine.

o Close the front cover of the machine.

p Turn on the machine.

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Cleaning the paper pick-up roller

Cleaning the paper pick-up roller periodically may prevent paper jams by insuring the proper feeding of paper.

a Turn off the machine.

b Disconnect the interface cables from the machine, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical

socket.

c Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

d Tightly wring out a lint-free cloth soaked in lukewarm water, and then wipe the separator pad (1) of the

paper tray with it to remove dust.

e Wipe the two pick-up rollers (1) inside of the machine to remove dust.

f Put the paper tray back in the machine.

g Plug the machine’s power cord back into the electrical socket first, and then connect the interface cables.

h Turn on the machine.

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Packing and shipping the machine

WARNING

If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the machine with the Lower Tray as you may be injured or cause

damage to the machine because it is not attached to the Lower Tray.

Note

• If for any reason you must ship your machine, carefully repack the machine in the original packaging to

avoid any damage during transit. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier.

• For HL-5450DNT users, the lower tray and the machine should be packed separately into each original

packing box and then pack them into the largest original box.

a Turn off the machine. Leave the machine turned off for at least 10 minutes to cool down.

b Disconnect all the cables, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.

c Put the packing material (1) into the carton.

REAR

FRONT

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d Wrap the machine in a plastic bag, then put it on the bottom packing material (1).

REAR

FRONT

e Put the packing material (2) marked “FRONT” on the front of the machine. Put the packing material (3)

marked “REAR” on the back of the machine.

REAR

FRONT

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f Put the cardboard tray (1) on the top and put the power cord in it.

g Close the carton and tape it shut.

h <If you have a Lower Tray>

Repack the lower tray as shown in the illustration.

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Troubleshooting

If you think there is a problem with your machine, check each item below first and follow the troubleshooting

tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself.

Identifying your problem

First, check the following.

 The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power switch is turned on. If the

machine does not turn on after connecting the power cord, see Other difficulties uu page 141.

 All of the protective parts have been removed.

 Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray.

 The interface cables are securely connected to the machine and the computer, or wireless connection is

set up on both the machine and your computer.

 Error messages

(See Error messages in the Status Monitor uu page 124.)

If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, identify your problem and then go to the page

suggested below.

Machine does not print.

 Paper handling

(See Paper handling difficulties uu page 139.)

Pages are printed, but there are still problems.

 Print quality

(See Improving the print quality uu page 142.)

 Printout is incorrect

(See Printing difficulties uu page 138.)

Network and other problems:

 Network difficulties (HL-5450DN(T) only) uu page 140

 Other difficulties uu page 141

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Error messages in the Status Monitor

As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need to be replaced.

If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate

message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below.

You can clear most errors and perform routine maintenance by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother

Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips:

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.

The Status Monitor will report problems with the machine. Take the proper action by referring to the following

table. If you want to turn the status monitor on, see Status Monitor uu page 52 (For Windows users) or

Status Monitor uu page 68 (For Macintosh users).

Error message

Cartridge Error

Cause

Action

The toner cartridge is not installed

correctly.

Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly,

take out the toner cartridge, and put it back into the

drum unit again. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly back in the machine. If the problem

continues, call your Brother dealer.

Cover is Open

The front cover is not closed

completely.

Close the front cover of the machine.

The fuser cover is not closed

completely or paper was jammed in

the back of the machine when you

turned on the power.

 Close the fuser cover of the machine.

 Make sure paper is not jammed inside the back of

the machine, and then close the fuser cover and

press Go. (See Jam Rear / Jam Duplex

uu page 132.)

Drum End Soon

Drum Error

The drum unit is near the end of its Order a new drum unit now so a replacement drum

life.

unit will be available when the Status Monitor

indicates Replace Drum. (See Drum End Soon

uu page 103.)

The corona wire on the drum unit

needs to be cleaned.

Clean the corona wire. (See Cleaning the corona wire

uu page 112.)

The toner cartridge is placed in the Put the toner cartridge into the drum unit, and then

machine without the drum unit.

It is time to replace the drum unit.

re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly

in the machine

Drum Stop

Replace the drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit

uu page 105.)

Duplex Disabled

The back cover of the machine is

not closed completely.

Close the back cover of the machine.

The duplex tray is not installed or

not installed correctly.

Re-install the duplex tray.

Fuser Error

The temperature of the fuser unit

does not rise to a specified

temperature within the specified

time.

Turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds, and

then turn it on again. Leave the machine for 15

minutes with the power on.

The fuser unit is too hot.

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Error message

Jam Duplex

Cause

Action

The paper is jammed in the duplex See Jam MP Tray / Jam Tray 1 / Jam Tray 2 / Jam

tray or the fuser unit.

Inside uu page 127.

Jam Inside

The paper is jammed inside the

machine.

See Jam Rear / Jam Duplex uu page 132.

The toner cartridge is placed in the Put the toner cartridge into the drum unit, and then

machine without the drum unit.

re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly

in the machine.

Jam MP Tray

Jam Rear

The paper is jammed in the MP tray See Jam MP Tray / Jam Tray 1 / Jam Tray 2 / Jam

of the machine. Inside uu page 127.

The paper is jammed in the back of See Jam Rear / Jam Duplex uu page 132.

the machine.

Jam Tray 1

The paper is jammed in the paper

tray of the machine.

See Jam MP Tray / Jam Tray 1 / Jam Tray 2 / Jam

Inside uu page 127.

Jam Tray 2

Log Access Error

(HL-5450DN(T) only)

The machine could not access the Contact your administrator to check the Store Print

print log file in the server.

Log to Network settings.

(For detailed information uu Network User's Guide:

Store Print Log to Network)

Manual Feed

No Paper

Manual was selected as the paper Place paper in the MP tray. If the machine is in Pause

source when there was no paper in mode, press Go. (See Loading paper in the

the MP tray.

multi-purpose tray (MP tray) uu page 12.)

The machine is out of paper or

paper is not correctly loaded in the

specified paper tray.

Put paper in the tray you are using.

Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct

size.

No Toner

The toner cartridge or the drum unit Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly,

and toner cartridge assembly is not remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit, and

installed correctly.

re-install the toner cartridge back into the drum unit

again. Re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly back in the machine. If the problem

continues, replace the toner cartridge. (See

Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 97)

Out of Memory

The machine’s memory is full.

Reduce the complexity of your document or reduce

the print resolution.

Add more memory (HL-5450DN(T) only). See

Installing extra memory uu page 92.

Print Unable

The machine has a mechanical

problem.

Turn the power switch off, wait a few minutes, and

then turn it on again.

If the problem continues, call your Brother dealer.

Replace Drum

It is time to replace the drum unit.

Replace the drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit

uu page 105.)

The drum unit counter was not reset Reset the drum unit counter. (See Replacing the

when a new drum was installed.

drum unit uu page 105.)

Replace Fuser

It is time to replace the fuser unit.

Call your Brother dealer or a Brother Authorized

Service Center to replace the fuser unit.

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Error message

Replace Laser

Cause

Action

It is time to replace the laser unit.

Call your Brother dealer or a Brother Authorized

Service Center to replace the laser unit.

Replace PF Kit1

Replace PF Kit2

Replace PF KitMP

Replace Toner

It is time to replace the paper

feeding kit.

Call your Brother dealer or a Brother Authorized

Service Center to replace the PF kit.

The toner cartridge is at the end of Replace the toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner

its life. The machine will stop all print cartridge uu page 97.)

operations.

Size Error DX

The paper size defined in the printer Press Cancel. Choose a paper size which is

driver is not available for automatic supported by the duplex tray.

duplex printing.

The paper size you can use for automatic duplex

printing is A4.

The paper in the tray is not correct Load the correct size of paper in the tray.

size and is not available for

automatic duplex printing.

The paper size you can use for automatic duplex

printing is A4.

Toner Low

If the Status Monitor shows

Toner Low you can still print;

Order a new toner cartridge now so a replacement

toner cartridge will be available when the

however, the machine is telling you Status Monitor shows Replace Toner.

that the toner cartridge is near the

end of its life.

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Paper jams

Note

Always remove all paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. This helps

prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams.

Jam MP Tray / Jam Tray 1 / Jam Tray 2 / Jam Inside

If a paper jam occurs inside the machine, the MP tray or paper tray, the Error LED will turn on and the Paper

LED will blink.

If you have printed using the MP Tray, start at step a.

If you have printed using Tray 1 or Tray 2, start at step c.

a Remove the paper from the MP tray.

b Remove any jammed paper from in and around the MP Tray. Press Go.

If you still have the error indication, continue with the following steps.

c Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the

machine.

d Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

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e Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper.

Note

Pulling out the jammed paper downward allows you to remove the paper more easily.

f Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.

g Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with

the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out from

inside of the machine.

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WARNING

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the

machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.

Important

• We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper

or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

• Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes,

immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.

• To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the

illustration.

Note

The drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate parts. Make sure both are installed as an assembly. If

the toner cartridge is placed in the machine without the drum unit, the messages Drum Error or Jam Inside

may be indicated.

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h Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Remove the jammed

paper if there is any inside the drum unit.

i Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in

correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically.

Note

Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.

j Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine.

k Close the front cover of the machine.

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l Make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark (

) in the paper tray. While pressing

the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the

guides are firmly in the slots.

m Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.

Note

If you turn off the machine during paper jam, the machine will print incomplete data from your computer.

Before you turn on the machine, delete the print spool job on your computer.

n Make sure that the Paper and Error LEDs are off and that the Ready LED is green.

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Jam Rear / Jam Duplex

If a paper jam occurs behind the back cover (face-up output tray) or inside the duplex tray, the Error LED will

turn on and the Back Cover and Paper LEDs will blink.

a Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the

machine.

b Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

c Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover.

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d Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with

the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out from

inside of the machine.

WARNING

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the

machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.

Important

• We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper

or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

• Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes,

immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.

• To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the

illustration.

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e Open the back cover.

WARNING

After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the

machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine.

f Using both hands, gently pull the jammed paper out of the back of the machine.

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g Pull the green tabs at the left and right hand sides toward you and fold down the fuser cover (1).

h Using both hands, gently pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit.

i Close the fuser cover.

j Close the back cover.

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k Pull the duplex tray completely out of the machine.

l Pull the jammed paper out of the machine or out of the duplex tray.

m Make sure that the jammed paper does not remain under the machine from static electricity.

n Put the duplex tray back into the machine.

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o Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine.

p Close the front cover of the machine.

q Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.

r Make sure that the Back Cover, Paper and Error LEDs are off and that the Ready LED is green.

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If you are having difficulty with your machine

Important

• For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from

within that country.

• If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting

tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself.

• If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.

Printing difficulties

Difficulties

Suggestions

No printout.

Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen.

Check to see if the LEDs are indicating any error.

(See LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) uu page 71 and Error messages in the Status

Monitor uu page 124.)

Check the machine is online:

(Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2)

Click the Start button and Devices and Printers. Right-click

Brother HL-XXXX series and click See What's Printing. Click Printer and make

sure Use Printer Offline is unchecked.

(Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008)

Click the Start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Printers.

Right-click Brother HL-XXXX series. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is

unchecked.

(Windows XP and Windows Server 2003)

Click the Start button and choose Printers and Faxes. Right-click

Brother HL-XXXX series. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is unchecked.

Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock settings.

(HL-5450DN(T) only)

Check that if the machine is in Power Down mode.

Press any key on the control panel, and then re-send print data.

(See Power Down mode uu page 87.)

The machine is not printing or Press Cancel.

has stopped printing.

The machine will cancel the print job and clear it from the memory. The printout may

be incomplete.

The headers or footers appear There is an unprintable area on the top and bottom of the page. Adjust the top and

when the document displays

bottom margins in your document to allow for this.

on the screen but they do not (See Unprintable area when printing from a computer uu page 7.)

show up when it is printed.

The machine prints

unexpectedly or it prints

garbage.

Press Cancel to cancel print jobs.

Check the settings in your application to make sure it is set up to work with your

machine.

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Printing difficulties (continued)

Difficulties

Suggestions

Check the settings in your application to make sure that it is set up to work with your

The machine prints the first

couple of pages correctly, then machine.

some pages have text

Your computer is not recognising the machine’s input buffer’s full signal. Make sure

that you connected the interface cable correctly.

missing.

(uu Quick Setup Guide)

Cannot perform ‘Page Layout’ Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the printer driver are the

printing.

same.

Print speed is too slow.

Try changing the printer driver setting. The highest resolution needs longer data

processing, sending and printing time.

Check that the back cover is firmly closed and the duplex tray is firmly installed.

If the machine is in Quiet mode, print speed is slower. Check the Quiet mode setting.

(See Turning Quiet mode on/off uu page 88.)

The machine does not print

Reduce the print quality.

from Adobe Illustrator .

(See Basic tab uu page 26 (for Windows ))

(See Print Settings uu page 59 (for Macintosh))

See Improving the print quality uu page 142.

Poor print quality

Paper handling difficulties

Difficulties

Suggestions

The machine does not feed

paper.

If there is no paper, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray.

If there is paper in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled, you

should straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper, turn the stack over

and put it back into the paper tray.

Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray, and then try again.

Make sure that manual feed mode is not chosen in the printer driver.

Clean the paper pick-up roller.

(See Cleaning the paper pick-up roller uu page 119.)

Make sure that MP Tray is chosen in the printer driver.

Fan the paper well and put it back in the tray firmly.

The machine does not feed

paper from the MP tray.

How do I print on envelopes? You can load envelopes in the MP tray. Your application must be set up to print the

envelope size you are using. This is usually done in the Page Setup or Document

Setup menu of your application.

(See your application’s manual for more information.)

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Network difficulties (HL-5450DN(T) only)

Difficulties

Suggestions

Cannot print over a wired

Network.

If you are having Network problems uu Network User's Guide.

Make sure your machine is powered on and is on-line and in Ready mode. Print the

Printer Settings page to verify your Network settings are correct.

(See Print a Printer Settings page uu page 83.)

Reconnect the LAN cable to the hub to verify that the cable and network connections

are good. If possible, try connecting the machine to a different port on your hub using

a different cable. You can check the current wired network status from the Printer

Settings page.

The Brother software cannot

be installed.

(Windows )

If the Security Software warning appears on the PC screen during the installation,

change the Security Software settings to permit the Brother product setup program

or other program to run.

(Macintosh)

If you are using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus security software,

temporarily disable it and then install the Brother software.

For other problems concerning using your machine on a Network uu Network User's Guide

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Other difficulties

Difficulties

Suggestions

The machine will not turn on. Adverse conditions on the power connection (such as lightning or a power surge)

may have triggered the machine’s internal safety mechanisms. Turn the machine off

and unplug the power cord. Wait for ten minutes, then plug in the power cord and turn

the machine on.

If the problem is not solved, turn off the machine. If you are using a power breaker,

disconnect it to make sure it is not the problem. Plug the machine's power cord

directly into a different known working wall electrical socket and turn on the machine.

If there is still no power, try a different power cable.

The machine cannot print EPS

data that includes binary with

the BR-Script3 printer driver.

(Windows )

You need the following settings to print EPS data:

a For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2:

Click the Start button and Devices and Printers.

For Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008:

Click Start button, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then Printers.

For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003:

Click Start button, and select Printers and Faxes.

b Right-click the Brother HL-XXXX BR-Script3 icon and select Properties .

c From the Device Settings tab, choose TBCP (Tagged binary communication

protocol) in Output Protocol.

(Macintosh)

If your machine is connected to a computer with a USB interface, you cannot print

EPS data that includes binary. You can print the EPS data at the machine through

a network. For installing BR-Script3 printer driver through the network, visit the

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

Printer properties for Windows^®7 and Windows Server^®2008 R2 users

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Improving the print quality

If you have a print quality problem, print a test page first (see Print a test page uu page 82). If the printout

looks good, the problem is probably not the machine. Check the interface cable or try the machine on another

computer. If the printout has a quality problem, check the following steps first. And then, if you still have a

print quality problem, check the chart below and follow the recommendations.

Note

Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother Original cartridges or the

refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources.

a To get the best print quality, we suggest using the recommended paper. Check that you are using paper

that meets our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2.)

b Check that the drum unit and toner cartridge are installed correctly.

Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

 Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Hold the assembly level

with both hands and gently shake it from side to side several times to spread

the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 If the LEDs indicate Replace Toner, put in a new toner cartridge.

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

 Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high

temperatures, and so on, may cause this print fault.

Faint

uu Product Safety Guide: Choose a safe location for your product

 If the whole page is too light, Toner Save may be turned on. Turn off

Toner Save Mode in the Advanced tab (For Windows ) or the Advanced

print settings of Print Settings (For Macintosh) of the driver.

 Clean the corona wire of the drum unit.

 Put in a new toner cartridge.

 Put in a new drum unit.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

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Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high temperatures

and high humidity can increase the amount of background shading.

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

uu Product Safety Guide: Choose a safe location for your product

 Put in a new toner cartridge.

 Put in a new drum unit.

Grey background

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-surfaced

paper or thick paper may cause this problem.

 Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

 Choose Reduce Ghosting mode in the printer driver.

Ghost

uu Other Print Options uu page 36 (For Windows )

uu Print Settings uu page 59 (For Macintosh)

 Put in a new drum unit.

 Put in a new toner cartridge.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

 The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call your Brother dealer for service

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-surfaced

paper may cause the problem.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 Clean the corona wire of the drum unit.

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

Toner specks

 The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call your Brother dealer for service

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Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications.

 Choose Thick Paper mode in the printer driver or use thinner paper than you

are currently using.

 Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high humidity can

cause hollow print.

uu Product Safety Guide: Choose a safe location for your product

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

Hollow print

 Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab. Be sure

to return the green tab to the home position (a).

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2.

All black

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. A rough surfaced

paper or thick print media can cause this problem.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 Make sure that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer driver.

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

 The problem may disappear by itself. Print multiple blank pages to clear this

problem, especially if the machine has not been used for a long time.

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

White lines across the page

 Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

Line across the page

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Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

 Check the machine's environment. Conditions such as high humidity and

high temperatures may cause this print quality problem.

uu Product Safety Guide: Choose a safe location for your product

 If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, put in a new drum unit.

uu Cleaning the drum unit uu page 114

White lines, bands or ribbing

across the page

 If the problem is not solved after printing a few pages, the drum unit may have

foreign material, such as glue from a label, stuck on the drum. Clean the drum

unit.

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

uu Cleaning the drum unit uu page 114

White Spots on black text and

graphics at 94 mm intervals

Black Spots at 94 mm intervals

 If you use label sheets for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may

sometimes stick to the OPC drum surface. Clean the drum unit.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

 Do not use paper that has clips or staples because they will scratch the

surface of the drum.

Black toner marks across the

page

 If the unpacked drum unit is in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be

damaged.

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

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Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

 Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 Make sure the green tab of the corona wire is at the home position (a).

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

Black lines down the page

Printed pages have toner stains

down the page

 The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call your Brother dealer for service

 Make sure that foreign material such as a torn piece of paper, sticky notes or

dust is not inside the machine and around the drum unit and toner cartridge.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

A B C D

abc de

012 3 4

 The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge.

 The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit.

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

White lines down the page

 Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in the paper

tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack.

ABCDEFGH

abcdefghijk

 Set the paper guides correctly.

Tray 2 uu page 8

A B C D

abcde

0 1 2 3 4

 If you are using the MP tray, see Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled

paper and bond paper from the MP tray uu page 12.

Image skewed

 The paper tray may be too full.

uu Loading paper and print media uu page 8

 Check the paper type and quality.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

 Check for loose objects such as torn paper inside the machine.

 If the problem only occurs during duplex printing, check for torn paper in the

duplex tray, verify that the duplex tray is inserted completely and verify that

the back cover is closed completely.

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Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

 Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will

cause paper to curl.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

uu Product Safety Guide: Choose a safe location for your product

 If you do not use the machine often, the paper may have been in the paper

tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also, fan the

paper stack and then rotate the paper 180° in the paper tray.

Curled or wavy

 Open the back cover (face-up output tray) to let the printed paper exit onto

the face-up output tray.

 Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use

our recommended paper.

uu Other Print Options uu page 36 (For Windows )

uu Print Settings uu page 59 (For Macintosh)

 Make sure that paper is loaded correctly.

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

Tray 2 uu page 8

B DEFGH

abc efghijk

 Check the paper type and quality.

A C D

bcde

1 3 4

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

 Turn over the stack of paper in the tray or rotate the paper 180° in the input

tray.

Wrinkles or creases

 Make sure that envelopes are printed with the back cover (face-up output

tray) opened.

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

uu page 15

 Check the envelope type and quality.

uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 2

 Make sure envelopes are fed only from the MP tray.

uu Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) uu page 12

 Choose Improve Toner Fixing mode in the printer driver.

Envelope Creases

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 0123456789. abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz.

uu Other Print Options uu page 36 (For Windows )

uu Print Settings uu page 59 (For Macintosh)

If this selection does not provide enough improvement, change the printer

driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting.

Poor fixing

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Examples of poor print quality

Recommendation

 Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver.

uu Other Print Options uu page 36 (For Windows )

uu Print Settings uu page 59 (For Macintosh)

 Open the back cover (face-up output tray) to let the printed paper exit onto

the face-up output tray.

Curled

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Machine Information

Default settings

The machine has three levels of default settings; the default settings have been set at the factory before

shipment.

 Network (HL-5450DN(T) only)

 Factory Reset

 Settings Reset

Note

• You cannot modify the preset default settings.

• Page counters can never be changed.

Network default settings (HL-5450DN(T) only)

If you want to reset only the print server back to its default settings (by resetting all network information such

as the password and IP address), follow these steps:

a Turn off the machine.

b Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

c Hold down Go as you turn on the power switch. Keep Go pressed down until all the LEDs light up and

then the Ready LED turns off.

d Release Go. Make sure that all the LEDs turn off.

e Press Go six times. Make sure that all the LEDs light up to indicate the print server has been reset to its

factory default settings. The machine will restart.

Factory Reset

You can partially reset the machine back to its default printer settings. The network settings will not be reset:

a Turn off the machine.

b Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

c Hold down Go as you turn on the power switch. Keep Go pressed down until all the LEDs light up and

then the Ready LED turns off.

d Release Go. Make sure that all the LEDs turn off.

e Press Go eight times. Make sure that all the LEDs light up to indicate the machine has been reset to its

factory default settings (except the network settings). The machine will restart.

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Settings Reset

This operation will reset all the machine settings back to the settings that were set at the factory:

a Disconnect the network cable from the machine; otherwise the network settings (such as IP address) will

not be reset.

b Turn off the machine.

c Make sure that the front cover is closed and the power cord is plugged in.

d Hold down Go as you turn on the power switch. Keep Go pressed down until all the LEDs light up and

then the Ready LED turns off.

e Release Go. Make sure that all the LEDs turn off.

f Press Go ten times. The machine will automatically restart.

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Machine specifications

General

Model

HL-5440D

HL-5450DN

HL-5450DNT

Printer Type

Print Method

Laser

Electrophotographic Laser Printer

64 MB

Memory Capacity

Standard

Optional

1 slot: DDR2 SO-DIMM (144–pin) up to 256 MB

Power Source

220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Approx. 1200 W

Peak

Power Consumption

(Average)

Printing

Approx. 665 W at 25 °C

Approx. 332 W at 25 °C

Printing

(Quiet Mode)

Ready

Approx. 4.7 W at 25 °C

Approx. 0.7 W

Deep Sleep

Power Down

Approx. 0.6 W

Approx. 0.41 W

Approx. 0.40 W

Dimensions

245

375*

384

371

*: HL-5450DNT

Unit: mm

Weights (with consumables)

10.4 kg

10.5 kg

13.6 kg

USB connections to PC

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Model

HL-5440D

HL-5450DN

HL-5450DNT

Noise

Level

Sound

Pressure

Printing

Ready

LPAm = 59 dB (A)

LPAm = 34 dB (A)

LPAm = 54 dB (A)

Printing

(Quiet Mode)

Sound

Printing

Ready

LWAd = 6.79 B (A)

LWAd = 4.70 B (A)

LWAd = 6.4 B (A)

Power

LWAd = 4.63 B (A)

Printing

(Quiet Mode)

Temperature

Operating

Storage

10 to 32.5 °C

0 to 40 °C

Humidity

Operating

Storage

20 to 80% (without condensation)

10 to 90% (without condensation)

Measured in accordance with the method described in RAL-UZ122.

Office equipment with LWAd>6.30 B (A) is not suitable for use in rooms where people do primarily intellectual work. Such equipment should be

placed in separate rooms because of the noise emission.

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Print media

Model

HL-5440D

HL-5450DN

HL-5450DNT

Paper

Paper Tray Paper Type

Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper

(Standard)

Input

Paper Size

A4, Letter, B5 (ISO/JIS), A5, A5 (Long Edge), B6 (ISO), A6, Executive,

Legal, Folio

Paper Weight

60 to 105 g/m

Maximum

Paper

Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m Plain paper

Capacity

Multi-

purpose

tray

Paper Type

Plain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Recycled paper,

Bond paper, Label, Envelope, Env.Thin, Env.Thick

Paper Size

Width: 76.2 to 215.9 mm

Length: 127.0 to 355.6 mm

(MP tray)

Paper Weight

60 to 163 g/m

Maximum

Paper

Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m Plain paper

Capacity

Paper

Tray 2

Paper Type

Paper Size

Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper

A4, Letter, B5 (ISO/JIS), A5, B6 (ISO), Executive, Legal, Folio

(Optional)

Paper Weight

60 to 105 g/m

Maximum

Paper

Up to 500 sheets of 80 g/m Plain paper

Capacity

Paper

Face-Down Output Tray

Up to 150 sheets of 80 g/m Plain paper (face-down delivery to the

Output

face-down output paper tray)

One sheet (face-up delivery to the face-up output tray)

Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper

Face-Up Output Tray

Duplex

Automatic

Duplex

Printing

Paper Type

Paper Size

Paper Weight

60 to 105 g/m

For labels, we recommend removing the printed sheets from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid the possibility

of smudging.

Tray 2 is standard on HL-5450DNT.

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Printer

Model

HL-5440D

HL-5450DN

HL-5450DNT

Automatic 2–sided (Duplex) Print

Emulation

Yes

PCL6, BR-Script3 (PostScript 3™), IBM ProPrinter XL, EPSON FX-850

1200  1200 dpi

Resolution

HQ1200 (2400  600 dpi) quality

600  600 dpi

Single side

Up to 38 ppm (A4 size)

Print Speed

Up to 40 ppm (Letter size)

Duplex Print

Up to 18 sides per minute (9 sheets per minute) (A4 or Letter size)

Less than 8.5 seconds at 23 °C / 230 V

First Print Time

The print speed may change depending on the type of document you print.

From Ready mode and standard tray

Interface

Model

USB

HL-5440D

HL-5450DN

HL-5450DNT

Hi-Speed USB 2.0

It is recommended you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2.0 metres long.

10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX

Ethernet

Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair

cable.

Parallel

IEEE 1284 Centronics

(Type B)

Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.

Third party USB ports are not supported.

For detailed network specifications, see Network (LAN) uu page 158 and uu Network User's Guide

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Computer requirements

Computer Platform & Operating Processor Minimum Speed Minimum Recommended Hard

Supported

System Version

RAM

Disk

Space to

install

Interface

128 MB

256 MB

80 MB

USB,

10Base-T/

100Base-TX/

Windows

Operating

System

Windows XP Home Intel Pentium II or

Edition equivalent

Windows XP

Professional

(Ethernet) ,

Parallel

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

Windows XP

64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64)

supported CPU

Professional x64

Edition

Windows Vista

Intel Pentium 4 or

equivalent

64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64)

supported CPU

1 GB

(32-bit)

2 GB

1 GB

(32-bit)

2 GB

Windows 7

Intel Pentium 4 or

equivalent

64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64)

supported CPU

(64-bit)

256 MB

512 MB

2 GB

Windows Server

2003

Intel Pentium III or

equivalent

Windows Server

64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64)

supported CPU

2003 x64 Edition

Windows Server

2008

Intel Pentium 4 or

equivalent

64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64)

supported CPU

Windows Server

2008 R2

64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64)

supported CPU

Macintosh

Operating

System

OS X 10.5.8

PowerPC G4/G5

512 MB

1 GB

80 MB

Intel Processor

OS X 10.6.x

OS X 10.7.x

1 GB

2 GB

Intel Processor

Third party USB ports are not supported.

Ethernet is available for HL-5450DN(T).

Parallel is available for HL-5440D.

For the latest driver updates, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Important information for choosing your paper

The information in this section will help you choose paper to use with this machine.

Note

If you use paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or misfeed may occur in the machine.

Before you buy a large quantity of paper

Make sure that the paper is suitable for the machine.

Paper for plain paper copies

Paper is divided by usage, such as paper for printing and paper for copying. The usage is usually written on

the paper’s package. Check the package to see whether it is suitable for laser printers. Use paper that is

suitable for laser printers.

Basis weight

The basis weight of the paper in general use varies in different countries. We recommend that you use paper

that weighs 75 to 90 g/m , although this machine is able to cope with thinner or thicker paper than these

weights.

Long grain and short grain

The pulp fiber of the paper is aligned during paper manufacturing. And paper can be classified into two types,

long grain and short grain.

Long grain paper fibers run in the same direction as the long edge of the paper. Short grain paper fibers run

perpendicular to the long edge of the paper. Though most plain paper for copying is long grain, some is short

grain. We recommend that you use long grain paper for this machine. Short grain paper is too weak for the

paper transport of the machine.

Acid paper and neutralized paper

Paper can be classified as either acid paper or neutralized paper.

Though modern paper manufacture methods started with acid paper, neutralized paper is recently taking the

place of acid paper because of environmental issues.

However, many forms of acid paper can be found in recycled paper. We recommend that you use neutralized

paper for this machine.

You can use an acid paper check pen to distinguish acid paper from neutral paper.

Print surface

The characteristics of the face side and reverse side of a sheet of paper may vary a little.

Usually, the opening side of the paper ream package is the print side. Follow the instructions on the paper

package. Typically, the print side is indicated by an arrow.

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Symbol and character sets

For the HP LaserJet, IBM Proprinter XL, and EPSON FX-850 emulation modes, you can choose the symbol

and character sets using a Web Based Management (Web browser) or the Remote Printer Console.

HL-5450DN(T) only

How to use Web Based Management (Web browser) (HL-5450DN(T) only)

To use Web Based Management (Web browser), follow the steps below.

Note

We recommend Windows Internet Explorer 7.0/8.0 or Firefox 3.6 for Windows and Safari 4.0/5.0 for

Macintosh. Please also make sure that JavaScript and cookies are always enabled in whichever browser

you use. To use a Web browser, you will need to know the IP address of the print server.

a Start your Web browser.

b Type “http://machine’s IP address/” into your browser. (Where “machine’s IP address” is the machine’s

IP address)

 For example:

http://192.168.1.2/

Note

• If you have edited the hosts file on your computer or are using a Domain Name System (DNS), you can

also enter the DNS name of the print server.

• For Windows users, as the print server supports TCP/IP and NetBIOS, you can also enter the NetBIOS

name of the print server. The NetBIOS name can be seen on the Printer Settings page. The NetBIOS

name assigned is the first 15 characters of the node name and by default it will appear as

“BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wired network or “BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx” for a wireless network.

• For Macintosh users, you can also have easy access to Web Based Management by clicking the machine

icon on Status Monitor screen.

c No password is required by default. Enter a password if you have set one and press

d Click Print.

e Choose the HP LaserJet tab and click Font Setup. Choose a symbol set you want to use from the

Symbol Set list box.

How to use and install the Remote Printer Console software

To use and install the Remote Printer Console software, see Remote Printer Console (Windows only)

uu page 70.

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Appendix

Consumable Items

Model

HL-5440D

HL-5450DN

HL-5450DNT

Model Name

Toner

Cartridge

Inbox

Approx. 2,000 pages

Approx. 3,000 pages A4 or Letter page

A4 or Letter page

Standard

TN-3330

TN-3380

DR-3300

Approx. 3,000 pages A4 or Letter page

Approx. 8,000 pages A4 or Letter page

High Yield

Drum Unit

Approx. 30,000 pages A4 or Letter pages (1 page / job)

Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.

Drum life is approximate and may vary by type of use.

Network (LAN)

Model

LAN

HL-5440D

HL-5450DN

HL-5450DNT

You can connect your machine to a network for

Network Printing.