Brother HL-2140 User Manual (English)

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User Guide138 pages

Quick Setup Guide30 pages

Questions and Answers:

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Wendy MckinneyAug 21, 2025
How to fix Brother HL-2140 when it doesn't feed paper from tray 1?
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  John BarkerAug 21, 2025
  If your Brother printer isn't feeding paper from tray 1: * Ensure the paper tray isn't empty; if it is, add a new stack and press the Go button. * Make sure the paper is straight. If it's curled, straighten it. * Reduce the amount of paper in the tray. * Verify you're using paper that meets Brother's recommended specifications. * Load the same size paper selected in the current driver setting.
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Shane FernandezAug 23, 2025
What to do if my Brother HL-2140 Printer says 'Memory Full'?
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  Amanda WoodwardAug 23, 2025
  If your Brother printer displays a 'Memory Full' error, you can: * Press the Go button to print the data remaining in the printer memory. If you prefer to delete the remaining data, cancel the print job. * Alternatively, reduce the complexity of your document or decrease the print resolution.
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Thomas FullerAug 25, 2025
Why is my Brother HL-2140 not feeding paper?
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  Daniel McneilAug 25, 2025
  If your Brother printer is not feeding paper: * Ensure the paper in the tray is straight; if curled, straighten it before printing. * Try removing the paper, turning the stack over, and replacing it in the tray. * Reduce the amount of paper in the tray. * Make sure manual feed mode is not selected in the printer driver.
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Matthew MooreAug 26, 2025
What to do if my Brother HL-2140 won't print full pages and shows 'Memory Full'?
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  Jessica CunninghamAug 26, 2025
  If your Brother printer can't print full pages and displays a 'Memory Full' error message: * Press the Go button to print the remaining data in the printer memory, or cancel the print job to delete the data. * Reduce the complexity of your document or lower the print resolution.
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Mr. Joshua Mack DDSAug 27, 2025
Why is my Brother HL-2140 not appearing in Print Center?
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  Sue MclaughlinAug 28, 2025
  If your Brother printer isn't appearing in Print Center (Mac OS® X 10.2) or Print Setup Utility (Mac OS® X 10.3 or later): * Ensure the printer is turned on. * Verify the USB interface cable is connected correctly. * Make sure the printer driver is installed correctly.
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Timothy BrownAug 29, 2025
Why can't I print from the application on my Brother HL-2140?
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  Kristin MccallAug 29, 2025
  If you're unable to print from the application using your Brother printer, ensure the Macintosh® printer driver is installed on your hard drive and selected in Print Center (Mac OS® X 10.2) or Print Setup Utility (Mac OS® X 10.3 or later).
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margaret78Aug 31, 2025
What to do if headers or footers don't print on my Brother HL-2140?
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  Susan WaltonAug 31, 2025
  If headers or footers aren't printing on your Brother printer, adjust the top and bottom margins of your document.
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Chelsea YoungSep 1, 2025
What to do if Brother HL-2140 shows 'Print Overrun' error?
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  davishannahSep 2, 2025
  If your Brother printer displays a 'Print Overrun' error: * Press the Go button to print the remaining data in the printer memory. If you want to delete the remaining data, cancel the print job. * If the error persists, reduce the complexity of your document or lower the print resolution. * For advanced settings (Windows® driver): experiment with Graphics mode, TrueType mode, and Use Printer TrueType® Fonts settings in the Advanced tab under Print Quality.
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John StuartSep 3, 2025
How to fix Brother HL-2140 that prints garbage data?
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  Annette HowardSep 3, 2025
  If your Brother printer is printing unexpectedly or producing garbage data: * Ensure the printer cable isn't too long (recommend using a USB cable no longer than 2 meters). * Check the printer cable for damage. * If using an interface-switching device, remove it and connect your computer directly to the printer. * Verify you've selected the correct printer driver and set it as the default. * Ensure the printer isn't connected to a port shared with a storage device or scanner; isolate the printer on its own port. * Turn off the Status Monitor.
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fadamsSep 5, 2025
What to do if my Brother HL-2140 won't print full pages and shows 'Print Overrun'?
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  Thomas HuffmanSep 5, 2025
  If your Brother printer is unable to print full pages and shows a 'Print Overrun' error message: * Press the Go button to print the remaining data in the printer memory, or cancel the print job to delete the data. * If the error persists, reduce the complexity of your document or decrease the print resolution. * For specific models (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only), adjust Graphics mode, TrueType mode, and Use Printer TrueType® Fonts settings in the Windows® driver.

Brother HL-2140 Specifications

General

Color	No
N-up printing	2, 4, 9, 16, 25
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	2400 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	10 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	22 ppm
Internal memory	8 MB
Sound power level (standby)	27 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)	51 dB
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	100 sheets
Media weight (tray 1)	60 - 105 g/m²
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5, B6
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight	60 - 163 g/m²
Power supply	460 W
Mac compatibility	Yes
Power requirements	AC 220V 50/60 Hz
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, en Vista. Mac OS 10.2.4 - recenter, Linux
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)	20 - 80 %
Package weight	8400 g
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Power consumption (off)	5 W
Power consumption (standby)	80 W