Brother HL-5440D User Manual
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Quick Setup Guide
HL-5440D
HL-5450DN(T)
(EU Only)
ENG
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Unpack the machine and check the components
Note
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
We recommend that you save the original packaging.
If for any reason you must ship your machine, carefully repack the machine in the original
packaging to avoid any damage during transit. The machine should be adequately insured with
the carrier. For how to repack the machine, see Packing and shipping the machine in the User’s
Guide.
Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on the HL‑5450DN.
The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the
connection you want to use (USB, parallel (HL‑5440D only) or Network (HL‑5450DN(T) only)).
USB cable
It is recommended to use a USB 2.0 (Type A/B) interface cable that is no longer than 2 meters
(6 feet).
Parallel cable (HL-5440D only)
DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 2 meters (6 feet). Use a shielded
interface cable that is IEEE 1284‑compliant.
Network cable (HL-5450DN(T) only)
Use a straight‑through Category 5 (or greater) twisted‑pair cable for 10BASE‑T or 100BASE‑TX
Fast Ethernet Network.
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Drum Unit and Toner
Cartridge Assembly
(pre‑installed)
Quick Setup Guide
Product Safety Guide
AC Power Cord
Installer CD-ROM
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To
avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children
and dispose of them correctly.
If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the machine with the Lower Tray as you may
be injured or cause damage to the machine because it is not attached to the Lower
Tray.
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Note
Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration.
150 mm
(6 in.)
150 mm
(6 in.)
150 mm
(6 in.)
150 mm (6 in.)
Remove the packing material from the machine
Important
DO NOT plug in the AC power cord yet.
a.
Remove the packing tape from the outside of the machine.
b.
Open the MP tray a, and remove the packing tape b from the MP tray
support, then close the MP tray.
Load paper in the paper tray
a.
Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
b.
While pressing the green paper‑guide release lever a, slide the paper guides
to fit the paper size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are
firmly in the slots.
Options
The machine has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capabilities of the machine by adding
these items. For more information about the optional Lower Tray Unit and compatible SO‑DIMM Memory, visit us at
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For installing the SO‑DIMM Memory, see Installing extra memory in the User’s Guide.
Lower Tray Unit for HL-5440D and HL-5450DN
SO-DIMM Memory (HL-5450DN(T) only)
LT‑5400
You can increase the memory by installing one
SO‑DIMM (Small Outline Dual In‑line Memory
Module).
The lower paper tray unit can hold up to 500 sheets of
paper. When the tray is installed, the machine expands
total input capacity up to 800 sheets.
Print a test page
Important
DO NOT connect the Interface cable yet.
a.
Connect the AC power cord to the machine and then connect it to an AC power
outlet.
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Consumables
When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error will be indicated by the LEDs on the control panel. For
more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at
your local Brother reseller.
Toner cartridge
Drum unit
For replacing the consumable items, see Replacing consumable items in the User’s Guide.
Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product is
engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day‑in and day‑out.
Please read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation
procedure. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit .
Note: Not all models are available in all countries.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injuries.
e.
Remove the orange protective
material from the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly.
Note
For Legal or Folio size paper, press the
release button a in the bottom of the
paper tray and then pull out the back of
the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper
are not available in some regions.)
c.
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
b.
Turn the machine’s power switch on.
c.
After the machine has finished warming up, the
Ready LED stops blinking and
stays green.
d.
Press
Go. The machine will print a test page. Check that the test page has
printed correctly.
Note
This function will not be available after the first print job you send from your computer.
c.
Press the front cover release button and open the front cover. Remove the
silica gel pack a.
CAUTION
DO NOT eat the silica gel pack. Please throw away. If ingested, seek medical attention
immediately.
Turn the sheet over to install the printer driver.
e.
Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Make sure that it is completely
inserted into the machine.
f.
Lift up the support flap a to prevent paper from sliding off the face‑down output
tray.
For more information about recommended paper, see Recommended paper and print
media in the User’s Guide.
d.
Put the paper in the tray and make sure:
The paper is below the maximum paper mark (▼▼▼) a. Over filling the
paper tray will cause paper jams.
The side to be printed on is face down.
The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly.
d.
Take out the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly.
f.
Hold the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly level with both hands and
gently shake it from side to side
several times to distribute the toner
evenly inside the cartridge.
g.
Put the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly firmly back in the machine.
h.
Close the front cover of the machine.
Printer LED Indications
Toner Low
3
Replace Toner
Drum End
Soon
3
Drum Stop
Drum Error
2
Back Cover
Toner
Drum
Paper
Error
Ready
Front Cover
Open
Back Cover
Open
2
Jam Inside
2
No Paper
Jam Rear
2
Service Call
Error
2
Back Cover
Toner
Drum
Paper
Error
Ready
1 The LED will blink ON and OFF at 1 second intervals.
2 The LED will blink ON and OFF at 0.5 second intervals.
3 The yellow LED will blink in a pattern of ON for 2 seconds and then OFF for 3 seconds.
The machine continues printing until the LED indicates the replace toner message.
Blinking:
or
or
ON: or or OFF:
OFF
Sleep/
Deep Sleep
Warming Up/
Cooling Down
1
Ready
Receiving Data/
Data Remaining
2
Back Cover
Toner
Drum
Paper
Error
Ready
Dimmed