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Brother HL-3140CW User Manual

Brother HL-3140CW
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User’s Guide
Brother Color Printer
HL-3140CW
HL-3150CDN
HL-3170CDW
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the machine.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities,
and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
Note: Not all models are available in all countries.
HL-3140CW and HL-3170CDW in USA: Visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/
and click
Manuals on your model's page to download other manuals.
Version 0
USA/CAN

Table of Contents

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Brother HL-3140CW Specifications

General IconGeneral
Typeprinter
Colorgray/white, white
Tray Capacity250
Output Tray Capacity100
Paper Sizeletter, legal, executive, a4, a5, a6, b5, b6, envelopes, custom size: 3" to 8.5" x 4.6" to 14"
Paper Handlingup to 250 sheets
Color Print Speed19 pages per minute
Mono Print Speed19 pages per minute
First Page Print Time16 seconds
Print Resolution Monoup to 600 x 2400
Print Resolution Colorup to 2400 x 600
Two-Sided Printingno
Maximum Number of Pages Per Monthup to 30, 000
Photo Printingno
Cartridgestn221bk, tn221c, tn221m, tn221y, tn225c, tn225m, tn225y, dr221cl
Number Of Cartridges4
Internal Memoryyes
Memory Cardno
Networkwired
Connectivityusb
OS Compatibilitypc: windows xp (64-bit), xp home, xp professional, vista, 7 or 8 or server 2003, 2003 (64-bit), 2008 or 2008 (r2), mac: 10.6.8, 10.7.x or 10.8.x
Mobile Devices Connectionyes
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth18.3 inches
Height16.1 inches
Width18.3 inches
Net Weight37.5 pounds

Summary

Using the documentation

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation

Explains symbols and conventions used in the manual.

Printing Methods

About this Machine

Provides an overview of the printer, including front and back views.

Acceptable paper and other print media

Details the types of paper and print media compatible with the machine.

Handling and using special paper

Provides guidelines for using special papers like labels, envelopes, and glossy paper.

Loading paper

Step-by-step instructions for loading paper into the standard tray.

2-sided printing

Offers tips and warnings for successful duplex printing to prevent issues.

Driver and Software

Printer driver

Explains the role of printer drivers and where to find them for different operating systems.

Printing a document

Guides the user on how to send print data from a computer to the machine.

Printer driver settings

Provides a comparison of customizable settings across different printer drivers.

Features in the Windows® printer driver

Details the settings available on the Basic tab of the Windows printer driver.

Advanced tab

Explains the advanced settings available in the Windows printer driver.

Uninstalling the printer driver

Provides instructions for removing the printer driver from Windows.

General Information

Control panel

Describes the components of the printer's control panel, including LCD and keys.

Machine status messages

Lists and explains various status messages displayed on the LCD.

Network Menu for HL-3150CDN

Configuration options for network settings on the HL-3150CDN model.

Color Correction

Explains how to adjust color settings, including frequency and calibration.

Security features

Explains how to restrict access to printer functions using an administrator password.

Ecology features

How to enable toner saving for lighter printing and reduced toner usage.

Routine Maintenance

Replacing consumable items

Overview of consumable items that can be replaced by the user.

Replacing the toner cartridges

Step-by-step guide for replacing toner cartridges to maintain print quality.

Replacing the drum units

Instructions for replacing drum units, including resetting the drum counter.

Replacing the belt unit

Guide on how to replace the belt unit and reset its counter.

Replacing the waste toner box

Instructions for replacing the waste toner box.

Cleaning and Checking the machine

Steps for cleaning the exterior of the machine and paper tray.

Cleaning the drum unit

Steps to clean the drum unit if foreign material causes print defects.

Troubleshooting

Identifying your problem

Initial checks and guidance to identify the cause of machine issues.

Error and maintenance messages

Lists common error messages and their corresponding causes and actions.

Paper jams

Steps to clear paper jams specifically from the manual feed slot.

If you are having difficulty with your machine

Troubleshooting guide for various printing and operational difficulties.

Improving the print quality

Steps to improve print quality, including calibration and checking consumables.

Machine Information

How to check the machine's serial number and access default settings.

Appendix

Machine specifications

Technical specifications for different printer models, including power and dimensions.

Print media

Details on paper input and output specifications, including 2-sided printing.

Computer requirements

Lists the system requirements for Windows and Macintosh operating systems.

Important information for choosing your paper

Guidelines for selecting appropriate paper, including basis weight and grain direction.

Consumable Items

A table listing all consumable items, their approximate life, and order numbers.

Ordering supplies

Details on how to order genuine Brother supplies and consumables.

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