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Ricky YoungSep 8, 2025
What to do if Brother HL-5240 Printer displays 'Duplex Disabled'?
- JjeffreyadamsSep 9, 2025
If your Brother printer displays 'Duplex Disabled', close the back cover of the printer and reinsert the duplex tray.
To Next PageTo Next PageWhat to do if Brother HL-5240 Printer displays 'Duplex Disabled'?
If your Brother printer displays 'Duplex Disabled', close the back cover of the printer and reinsert the duplex tray.
What to do if my Brother HL-5240 says print overrun?
If your Brother printer displays a 'Print Overrun' error, try these steps: First, press the Go button to print the remaining data in the printer memory. If that doesn't work, cancel the print job to delete the remaining data. Should the error persist, reduce the complexity of your document or lower the print resolution. You might also consider adding more memory. As another option, set page protection to AUTO using the supplied Windows driver or Remote Printer Console program.
Why Brother Printer cannot print full pages and shows MEMORY FULL error?
If your Brother printer cannot print full pages and displays a 'MEMORY FULL' error, you can try the following: Press 'Go' to print the remaining data in the printer memory. Alternatively, cancel the print job to delete the remaining data. Reduce the complexity of your document or lower the print resolution. If the problem continues, add more memory.
How to fix Brother HL-5240 when it does not feed paper from the MP tray?
If your Brother printer is not feeding paper from the MP tray, fan the paper well and firmly place it back in the tray. Also, ensure that you have selected the MP Tray as the Paper Source in the printer driver.
What to do if Brother HL-5240 displays 'Jam MP Tray'?
If your Brother printer displays 'Jam MP Tray', clear the jammed paper from the indicated area.
What does 'Drum Life End Soon' mean on a Brother Printer?
If your Brother printer displays 'Drum Life End Soon', it indicates that you should buy a new drum unit to replace the current one.
How to fix Brother HL-5240 when headers or footers do not show up when printed?
If headers or footers appear on the screen but do not print on your Brother printer, adjust the top and bottom margins of your document.
What to do if my Brother HL-5240 Printer cannot print and shows an error writing to LPT1 or BRUSB?
If your Brother printer cannot print and you see an error message about writing to LPT1 or BRUSB on your PC, first ensure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken. If you are using an interface-switching device, verify that you have selected the correct printer.
How to fix Brother Printer when it prints 'RESOLUTION REDUCED TO ENABLE PRINTING'?
To prevent automatic reduction in resolution on your Brother printer, reduce the complexity of your document before printing.
How to fix Brother Printer when it prints 'Incorrect Paper Size for Auto DX'?
If your Brother printer displays 'Incorrect Paper Size for Auto DX', press Go or Job Cancel. Then, set the correct paper size you want to use, or load the same size paper selected in the current driver setting.
General| Color | No |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 28 ppm |
| Internal memory | 16 MB |
| Maximum internal memory | 512 MB |
| Sound power level (standby) | 30 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
| Networking features | NC-2100p |
| Compatible operating systems | Windows 95 / 98 /Me & NT4.0 / 2000 / XP Mac OS Linux DOS |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 500 sheets |
| Media weight (tray 1) | 60 - 105 g/m2 |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Letter |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | TCP/IP, ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, WINS/NetBIOS, LPR/LPD, Port9100, POP3/SMTP, SMBPrint, TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP |
| Display | - |
| Bundled software | - PCL Printer Driver & BR Script 3 (PPD file)~ Windows 95 / 98 / Me, & NT4.0 / 2000 / XP - Brother Laser Driver ~ Mac 9.1-9.2, Mac OS X 10.2.4 ~ - GDI Printer Driver - BR-Script 3 (PPD) - Interactive Help |
| Power consumption (standby) | 80 W |
| Power consumption (printing) | 610 W |
Weight and Dimensions| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 371 x 383 x 246 mm |
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