Brother HL-3150CDN User Manual

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.
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Brother HL-3150CDN Specifications

General

Print Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Duplex Printing	Automatic
Maximum Paper Size	A4
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet
Network Ready	Yes
Operating System Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux
Monthly Duty Cycle	Up to 30, 000 pages
Printer Type	Color
Paper Capacity	250-sheet standard paper tray, 1-sheet manual feed slot
Drum Unit	DR-221CL
Interface	USB 2.0, Ethernet

Summary

User's Guides and Where to Find Them

Quick Setup Guide

Instructions for machine setup and driver/software installation for your OS and connection type.

User's Guide

Learn print operations, consumables replacement, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Printing Methods

Acceptable paper and other print media

Details on compatible paper types, sizes, and best practices for printing.

Handling and using special paper

Guidelines for using special paper types like labels, envelopes, and glossy paper.

Types of paper to avoid

List of paper types that should not be used to prevent damage or jams.

Types of envelopes to avoid

Specific types of envelopes that may cause issues or damage the machine.

Types of labels to avoid

List of label types that should not be used to prevent damage or jams.

Loading paper

Instructions for loading paper into the standard paper tray and manual feed slot.

Loading paper and print media

General guidance on feeding paper from either the tray or the manual slot.

Loading paper in the standard paper tray

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

Loading paper in the Manual feed slot

Instructions for loading paper into the manual feed slot.

Printing on thick paper, labels, envelopes and glossy paper from the Manual feed slot

Instructions for feeding special media types using the manual feed slot.

2-sided printing

Information and guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper.

Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper

Tips and precautions for successful 2-sided printing to avoid issues.

Automatic 2-sided printing (HL-3150CDN and HL-3170CDW)

Steps for automatic duplex printing using the Windows printer driver.

Automatic 2-sided printing with the Windows® printer driver

Configuration steps for automatic 2-sided printing via the Windows driver.

Automatic 2-sided printing with the BR-Script printer driver for Windows®

How to perform automatic 2-sided printing using the BR-Script driver.

Manual 2-sided printing

Instructions for performing manual duplex printing.

Manual 2-sided printing with the Windows® printer driver

Step-by-step guide for manual duplex printing using the Windows driver.

Driver and Software

Printer driver

Information on printer drivers for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux.

Printing a document

Steps to send print data from your computer to the machine.

Printer driver settings

Comparison of settings available across different printer drivers.

Features in the Windows® printer driver

Overview of features available in the Windows printer driver, focusing on the Basic tab.

Basic tab

Explanation of settings on the Basic tab for page layout and print preferences.

Print Quality

Choosing between Normal and Fine print quality settings.

Color / Mono

Setting the color output to Auto, Color, or Mono.

2-sided / Booklet

Settings for 2-sided and booklet printing, including type and binding offset.

Booklet / Booklet (Manual)

Printing documents in booklet format with automatic or manual page arrangement.

Advanced tab

Accessing and configuring advanced print settings beyond the basic tab.

Use Watermark

Adding logos or text as watermarks to documents.

User Authentication

Setting up user IDs and PINs for restricted access via Secure Function Lock 2.0.

Print Profiles tab

Creating and managing custom print settings presets for quick access.

Secure Print tab

Settings for sending password-protected documents to the printer.

Advanced options

Detailed settings including Paper Size, Color Management, and TrueType Font options.

Status Monitor

Using the Status Monitor utility to check machine status and receive notifications.

Macintosh

Features and settings for the printer driver on Macintosh operating systems.

Features in the printer driver (Macintosh)

Overview of printer driver features and options available for Macintosh.

Secure Print

How to create and manage secure print jobs on Macintosh.

Advanced print settings

2-sided Printing

Instructions for automatic and manual 2-sided printing.

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

Distinctive operations of the BR-Script3 driver for Page Setup, Cover Page, etc.

Printer Features

General Information

Machine status messages

Paper Tray

General Setup

Print Menu

Network Menu for HL-3150CDN

Network configuration settings for TCP/IP, security protocols, and wireless setup.

Network Menu for HL-3140CW and HL-3170CDW

Network configuration for wired and wireless connections.

Printing Secure data

How to print Secure data

Security features

Secure Function Lock 2.0

Setting Lock

Routine Maintenance

Replacing consumable items

Replacing the toner cartridges

Instructions for replacing toner cartridges when low or empty.

Replacing the drum units

Instructions for replacing drum units when indicated.

Replacing the belt unit

Instructions for replacing the belt unit when it reaches end of life.

Replacing the waste toner box

Instructions for replacing the waste toner box when it is near full.

Cleaning and Checking the machine

Cleaning the LED head

Cleaning the corona wires

Cleaning the drum unit

Cleaning the paper pick-up roller

Troubleshooting

Identifying your problem

Machine does not print.

Pages are printed, but there are still problems.

Print quality

Printout is incorrect

Error and maintenance messages

List of common error messages, their causes, and recommended actions.

Paper jams

Steps to clear paper jams from the manual feed slot and paper tray.

Paper is jammed in the manual feed slot

Procedure to remove paper jammed in the manual feed slot.

Paper is jammed underneath the Paper Tray

Steps to remove paper jammed beneath the paper tray.

Paper is jammed at the back of the machine

Procedure to remove paper jams that occur behind the back cover.

Paper is jammed inside the machine

Steps to remove paper jams located within the main body of the machine.

If you are having difficulty with your machine

Printing difficulties

Network difficulties

Improving the print quality

Steps to improve print quality, including test pages and checking consumables.

Network default settings

Factory Reset

Settings Reset

Appendix

Print media

Printer

Network (LAN)

Network protocols, security protocols, and wireless network setup utilities.

Computer requirements

Important information for choosing your paper

Consumable Items