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Brother HL-5170DN User Manual

Brother HL-5170DN
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Multi-Protocol Print Server
Network User's Guide
Version 2
Please read this manual thoroughly before using the printer. You can print or view
this manual from the CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a
convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com
) is your one stop
resource for all your printer needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your
printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Some Brother printer models are network ready as standard. Other Brother
printers can be upgraded with an optional Network Print Server.

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Brother HL-5170DN Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorNo
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)10 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)20 ppm
Maximum print size210 x 297 mm
Media weight (tray 1)Standard Tray: 60 – 105g/m². Lower Tray: 60 – 105g/m². Multipurpose Tray: 60 – 161g/m². Duplex 60 – 105g/m²
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Internal memory32 MB
Processor modelFujitsu SPARClite
Built-in processorYes
Sound power level (standby)32 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB
CompatibilityPC & Mac
Memory upgrade0.16 GB
Networking featuresTCP/IP, IPX/SPX, AppleTalk, DLC/LLC, Standard Fast Ethernet 10/100BaseTX
Standard input traysStandard Tray. Multi-purpose tray: 50 sheet
Compatible operating systemsWindows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP Mac OS8.6-9.1, OSX 10.1 or later DOS & Linux compatible
Maximum input capacity250 sheets
Bundled softwareWindows: PCL driver for Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000 and XP BR-Script3 driver for Windows95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Macintosh: Brother laser driver for Mac OS 8.6-9.2, OS X 10.1-10.2 BR-Script3 driver for Mac OS 8.6-9.2, OS X 10.1-10.2 Linux: GDI printer driver BR-Script 3 printer driver Interactive help (on-screen guidelines using moving pictures) Driver Deployment Wizard – guides administrators through the steps taken to install a Brother network printer onto a networked PC
Display-
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)382 x 401 x 252 mm

Summary

1 Unix Printing

Printing from Unix/Linux Using TCP/IP

Instructions for printing from Unix/Linux systems using the TCP/IP protocol.

General TCP/IP UNIX Host Configuration

Steps for configuring TCP/IP on general UNIX host systems.

2 TCP/IP Printing

Printing from Windows NT R4.0, Windows R 2000/XP, LAN Server and Warp Server

Guide to printing using TCP/IP from Windows NT/2000/XP, LAN Server, and Warp Server.

Windows NT R4.0 and Windows R 2000/XP (TCP/IP) Configuration

Configuration steps for TCP/IP printing in Windows NT/2000/XP.

3 Peer to Peer Printing

How to Print in a Windows R 95/98/Me Peer to Peer Network

Printing in a Windows 95/98/Me peer-to-peer network environment.

Installing the Brother Peer to Peer Software

Steps to install the Brother Peer to Peer printing software.

4 NetBIOS Peer to Peer Printing

Print Server Configuration

Configuring the print server for NetBIOS network operation.

5 Configuring Internet Printing for Windows R

Internet Printing Installation

Guide to installing and setting up Internet Printing for Windows.

Brother Internet Print: Configuring the Brother Print Server

Steps to configure the Brother print server for Internet printing.

6 Novell NetWare Printing

How to Configure Novell NetWare Printing

Instructions for configuring Novell NetWare printing.

Creating a NDPS Printer Using NWADMIN for NetWare5

Creating NDPS printers using NWADMIN for NetWare 5.

Configuring the Brother Print Server (Queue Server Mode in NDS mode) Using BRAdmin

Configuring Brother print server in NDS mode using BRAdmin.

Configuring the Brother Print Server (Remote Printer Mode in NDS mode) Using Novell NWAdmin and BRAdmin

Configuring print server in Remote Printer mode (NDS) using NWADMIN/BRAdmin.

Configuring the Brother Print Server (Remote Printer Mode) Using PCONSOLE and BRCONFIG

Configuring print server in Remote Printer mode using PCONSOLE/BRCONFIG.

7 Printing From a Macintosh R

Printing from a Macintosh R Using the Simple Network Configuration capabilities of Mac OS R X

Printing from Macintosh using Mac OS X Simple Network Configuration.

8 DLC Printing

Printing from Windows NT R4.0 or Windows R 2000

Printing using DLC protocol from Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000.

9 Web Based Management

How to use a Web Browser to Manage Your Device

Using a web browser to manage the Brother print device.

10 TCP/IP Configuration

Assigning TCP/IP Information

Details on assigning IP addresses and TCP/IP configuration.

Using the Printer Control Panel to Allocate an IP Address (Printers with LCD Panels Only)

Allocating IP address using the printer's LCD control panel.

Changing the IP Address Using the BRAdmin Application

Modifying IP address using the BRAdmin application.

11 Troubleshooting

Installation Problems

Troubleshooting issues encountered during printer installation.

Intermittent Problems

Diagnosing and resolving intermittent printing issues.

Protocol-Specific Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting issues related to specific network protocols.

TCP/IP Troubleshooting

Resolving problems specific to TCP/IP network printing.

UNIX Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting printing issues on UNIX systems.

Windows NT R4.0/LAN Server (TCP/IP) Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting TCP/IP printing on Windows NT/LAN Server.

Windows R 95/98/Me Peer to Peer Print (LPR) Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting LPR printing on Windows 95/98/Me peer-to-peer networks.

Windows R 95/98/Me Peer-to-Peer (HP JetAdmin Compatible Method) Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting HP JetAdmin method for Windows 95/98/Me peer-to-peer.

Windows R 95/98/Me and Windows NT R4.0 Peer-to Peer Print (NetBIOS) Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting NetBIOS printing on Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0 peer-to-peer.

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