Brother HL-5280DW User manual

Featuring...
• Up to 30 pages per minute
• Up to 1200x1200dpi resolution
• PCL®6 and BR-Script32emulations standard
• 300-sheet standard input capacity
• 250-sheet paper tray capacity
• 50-sheet multi-purpose tray capacity
• Up to 800-sheet total input capacity
via two optional paper trays1
• Parallel and USB 2.0 interfaces3
• Windows®and Mac®compatible
A family of printing
workhorses for your
office or small workgroup

The HL-5200 Series laser printers from Brother are
ideal solutions for desktop, workgroup and wireless users.
With their fast print speeds, outstanding print quality,
expandable paper input capacity, flexible paper handling,
range of connectivity choices and excellent compatibility,
these Brother laser printers are designed to meet the
needs of virtually any monochrome laser printer user.
HL-5250DN / HL-5250DNT – Network-Ready
The HL-5250DN is an excellent choice for
you or your workgroup, with the same print
speed and paper capacity as the HL-5240,
plus duplex printing, networking, and other
enhancements for greater versatility.
The HL-5250DNT is ideal for individuals or workgroups
who want all the features of the HL-5250DN, with extra
paper input capacity.
Both have a built-in Ethernet network interface3and include
a comprehensive set of management tools to perform
essential printer management tasks over your network.
HL-5200 Series
50-sheet multi-
purpose tray
capacity
250-sheet
paper tray
capacity
Up to
1200x1200dpi
print quality
Upgradeable
memory
Shown with
two optional
paper trays1
Built-in automatic
duplex feature4
150-sheet output tray capacity
Easy to use
control panel
with job-cancel
button
HL-5280DW – Wireless Network-Ready
The HL-5280DW provides flexible and
affordable connectivity for wired and
wireless workgroups. It includes High
Speed USB 2.0, Parallel and Ethernet
interfaces3, and an 802.11b/g
interface for wireless laser printing.
It also has an advanced user control
panel with a 3-color LCD display to
instantly view the printer's status as
well as set-up and configure the
printer's default settings quickly
and easily.
This printer features a secure print
capability that helps ensure that only
the person who is supposed to see
your printed materials actually does.
HL-5240
The HL-5240 is a printing workhorse
for your business. Operating at print
speeds up to 30 pages per minute,
this printer is ideally suited for a busy
desktop or office user.
The fast HL-5240 delivers up to 1200x1200dpi print
quality and can easily produce reports, spreadsheets
and correspondence with print quality you can be
proud of.
For Office
Desktops &
Workgroups

Service and support are part of the package
Your technology investment is backed by our dedication
to comprehensive service and support.
First, the HL-5200 Series printers feature a wide variety
of innovative and useful support tools on-line, as well
as on the CD included in the box.
For added support, the Brother Solutions Center is an
on-line repository of information, driver downloads, and
FAQ’s to help you get the most out of your printer.
Finally, we provide toll-free technical support, a one-year
limited warranty, and a nationwide network of authorized
customer care centers.
Compatibility
The HL-5200 Series are both PC and Mac®compatible
right out of the box, and arrive with a complete set
of drivers for both platforms. Automatic emulation
switching make them ideal for environments with
a mix of these most common operating systems.
All of the HL-5200 Series laser printers offer a variety
of emulations, including PCL®6, BR-Script32, IBM
Proprinter, and Epson FX.
Paper handling
Each of the HL-5200 Series laser printers
arrives with a 300-sheet paper input
capacity. With a 250-sheet universal
paper tray and 50-sheet fold-down
multi-purpose tray, you can easily
accommodate printing on both
letterhead and envelopes.
Total input capacity can be
expanded to 800-sheets by adding
up to two, 250-sheet lower paper trays1.
Built-in duplex
You can produce professional looking
documents, brochures, booklets, manuals
and other two-sided documents using the
automatic duplex feature on the HL-5250DN,
HL-5250DNT and HL-5280DW.
Duplex printing can increase your productivity and reduce
costs by allowing you to produce two-sided materials
right from your desktop.
Print quality
The HL-5200 Series deliver up to true
1200x1200dpi resolution that results
in high-quality output for all your
printed materials.
More advanced print functions
The HL-5200 Series printers offer many additional
advanced features5that will exceed your expectations
and reaffirm their value. These include:
• Toner Save Mode
• Booklet Printing
• Watermark Printing
• N-Up Printing
• Poster Printing
• Job Cancel
• IPP Printing4
• Automatic Duplex
Printing4
N-Up
Poster
Watermark

The HL-5250DN includes all of the
features of the HL-5240, plus:
With fast print speeds, high-quality output,
excellent compatibility, flexible paper handling
and versatile connectivity, the HL-5200 Series
printers are your best choice for busy offices
or workgroups.
1Additional purchase required 2PostScript®3TM emulation 3Cables not included
4Not available on HL-5240 5Some advanced features are not supported under
all operating systems or drivers. See User’s Guide on-line for details 6Supply
yields are approximate, based on 5% page coverage (letter) 7Download at
http://solutions.brother.com. Requires IIS Server 8All references to sheets of
paper refer to 20 lb paper 9Actual resolution is up to 2400x600dpi. PostScript
is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft,
Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All brand and
product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. Printed in the U.S.A. All specifications subject to change without notice.
CATHL5200
10-05
◆Up to 30ppm print speed
◆Up to 1200x1200dpi print quality
◆16MB of memory standard, upgradeable
to 528MB1
◆PCL®6 and BR-Script32emulations
◆300-sheet standard paper input capacity via
a 250-sheet paper tray and a 50-sheet multi-
purpose tray
◆Built-in Ethernet network interface3
◆Automatic duplex for two-sided printing
◆32MB of memory standard, upgradeable
to 544MB1
◆The HL-5250DNT also includes an additional
250-sheet lower paper tray
High-speed desktop
office laser printer
HL-5200 Series Product Specifications
Model
◆Print Technology:
Electrophotographic laser
◆Print Speed:
Up to 30ppm; up to 13 sides per minute in duplex mode
◆Time to First Page:
< 8.5 seconds
◆Resolution:
300dpi, 600dpi, HQ12009, 1200dpi
◆Memory:
16MB, up to 528MB via 144-pin DIMM1(HL-5240)
32MB, up to 544MB via 144-pin DIMM1(HL-5250DN/
HL-5250DNT/HL-5280DW)
◆Processor:
NEC VR5500 266MHz
◆Printer Emulations:
PCL®6, BR-Script32, IBM Proprinter and Epson FX
◆Resident Fonts:
PCL: 66 scalable fonts, 12 bitmap, 11 bar codes
BR-Script32: 66 scalable fonts
◆Interfaces3:
IEEE 1284 Parallel, High Speed USB 2.0 (All models)
10/100 BaseT Ethernet (HL-5250DN/DNT/HL-5280DW)
802.11b/g Wireless (HL-5280DW)
Paper Handling8
◆Standard Input Capacity:
250-sheet paper tray
50-sheet multi-purpose tray
◆Optional Input1:
Up to 800-sheet capacity via (2) 250-sheet paper trays
◆Output Capacity:
150 sheets face down
◆Duplex Printing:
Standard on HL-5250DN/HL-5250DNT/HL-5280DW
◆Paper Sizes:
Letter, Legal, Exec, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6
Envelopes: Com 10, DL, B5, C5
◆Media Types:
Plain paper, bond, envelopes,
labels, transparencies
◆Media Weights:
Standard paper tray - 16 to 28 lbs. (bond)
Multi-purpose tray - 16 to 43 lbs. (bond)
Software
◆Printer Drivers:
Windows®95/98/NT 4.0/Me/2000/XP
Mac®OS 9.1-9.2, OS X 10.2.4 or greater
Linux: Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE, Debian
PostScript®3™ PPD
◆Other Software:
Interactive Help, Driver Deployment Wizard4
Consult your Brother representative for more details. For more information,
please visit our Web site at www.brother.com or call [phone].
Networking
◆Multi-Protocol Support:
HL-5250DN/HL-5250DNT/HL-5280DW: TCP/IP,
Apple’s Simple Network Configuration
for OS X 10.2.4 or greater
◆Network Management Tools:
Web-BRAdmin7, BRAdmin Professional, Web-based
Management, BRAdmin Light (Mac®OS X)
◆Wireless Network Security (HL-5280DW only):
WEP, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP, SecureEasySetupTM
Physical Dimensions
◆Size / Weight:
14.6"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 9.7"(h)/20.9 lbs. (HL-5240)
14.6"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 9.7"(h)/21.6 lbs. (HL-5250DN)
14.6"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 13.7"(h)/26.8 lbs. (HL-5250DNT)
15.5"(w) x 15.1"(d) x 10.2"(h)/22.4 lbs. (HL-5280DW)
Electrical
◆Power Requirements:
120 VAC +/- 10% 50/60 Hz
◆Power Consumption (Avg.):
Printing: 610W/Standby 80W
Sleep mode: 8W (HL-5240); 9W (HL-5250DN/DNT);
15W (HL-5280DW)
Environmental
◆Temperature:
50˚F to 90.5˚F (10˚C to 32.5˚C)
◆Humidity:
20% - 80% (without condensation)
◆Noise Level:
Sound Pressure: Printing: LpAm 53dB (A)
Standby: LpAm 27dB (A)
Sound Power: Printing: LWAd 6.7B (A)
Standby: LWAd 4.3B (A)
Service
◆Warranty / Service:
One-year limited express exchange/parts and labor
Supplies and Yields6
◆Toner:
TN-550/TN-580: Approx. 3,500/7,000 pages6
◆Drum:
DR-520: Approx. 25,000 pages
Options and Accessories1
◆ Item Part Number
Standard Yield Toner Cartridge TN-550
High-Yield Toner Cartridge TN-580
Drum Unit DR-520
Lower Paper Tray Unit LT-5300
External Ethernet Print Server NC-2100p
UPC codes
HL-5240 – 012502614432
HL-5250DN – 012502614449
HL-5250DNT – 012502614647
HL-5280DW – 012502614456
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100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911
Network laser printer
with built-in duplex and
wireless connectivity
The HL-5280DW includes all of the
features of the HL-5250DN, plus:
◆Built-in 802.11b/g wireless interface
◆3-color LCD display for instant printer status
Network ready laser
printer with duplex