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Brother HL-3170CDW User Manual

Brother HL-3170CDW
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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-3170CDW Specifications

Print Performance IconPrint Performance
print speed (maximum, black)23 ppm
print speed (maximum, color)23 ppm
time to first page (black)< 16 seconds
time to first page (color)< 16 seconds
print resolution (maximum)600 x 2400 dpi
Memory and Processor IconMemory and Processor
memory (standard / maximum)128MB / 128MB
processor speed333MHz
Paper Handling IconPaper Handling
paper input capacity (maximum)250-sheet paper tray, single-sheet manual feed slot
media typesplain paper, recycled paper, bond, envelopes, labels & glossy paper
Toner and Drum IconToner and Drum
black toner cartridge capacity2, 500 pages
cyan toner cartridge capacity (standard)1, 400 pages
magenta toner cartridge capacity (standard)1, 400 pages
yellow toner cartridge capacity (standard)1, 400 pages
cyan toner cartridge capacity (high)2, 200 pages
magenta toner cartridge capacity (high)2, 200 pages
yellow toner cartridge capacity (high)2, 200 pages
drum unit set capacity15, 000 pages
belt unit capacity50, 000 pages A4/Letter
waste toner box capacity50, 000 pages
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
paper size (maximum)8.5” x 14” (legal)
media weights (paper tray)16-28 lbs. (bond)
media weights (manual feed slot)16-43 lbs. (bond)

Summary

Printing Methods

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

Explains how to perform automatic 2-sided printing using the Windows printer driver.

Driver and Software

Routine Maintenance

Replacing consumable items

Identifies key consumable items (toner, drum, belt, waste box) and their replacement procedures.

Replacing the toner cartridges

Provides order numbers, page yields, and instructions for replacing toner cartridges.

Replacing the drum units

Information on drum unit life, replacement, and order numbers.

Replacing the belt unit

Details the order number and approximate life of the belt unit.

Replacing the waste toner box

Information on the order number and approximate life of the waste toner box.

Cleaning and Checking the machine

General instructions for cleaning the machine's exterior and interior.

Cleaning the LED head

Instructions for cleaning the LED heads to resolve print quality issues.

Cleaning the corona wires

Instructions for cleaning the corona wires to address print quality problems.

Cleaning the drum unit

Steps to clean the drum unit if dots or foreign material appear on prints.

Cleaning the paper pick-up roller

Instructions for cleaning paper pick-up rollers to prevent paper jams.

Troubleshooting

Error and maintenance messages

Lists common error messages and their causes and recommended actions.

Paper jams

General advice on preventing paper jams and specific steps for jams in the manual feed slot.

Paper is jammed underneath the Paper Tray

Steps to clear paper jams located underneath the paper tray.

Paper is jammed at the back of the machine

Steps to clear paper jams that occur behind the back cover of the machine.

Paper is jammed inside the machine

Steps to clear paper jams located inside the machine, typically under the top cover.

Improving the print quality

Steps to improve print quality, including checking paper, cartridges, and performing calibration.

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