Brother HL5250DN Series Manual

The Brother HL5250DN Series is a monochrome laser printer designed for high-volume office use, featuring fast print speeds, automatic duplex printing, network connectivity, and robust paper handling capabilities. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Features at a Glance

Key components: Printer unit, Toner cartridge, Paper trays, Control panel, Network interface, USB and Ethernet ports.

Installation

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on stable, level surface near power outlet.

1. Remove all packaging materials and tape from printer.
2. Install toner cartridge: Open front cover, remove cartridge from packaging, shake gently, insert until it clicks.
3. Load paper: Adjust paper guides in tray, load paper (up to 250 sheets).
4. Connect power cable to printer and wall outlet.
5. Connect to computer via USB cable or to network via Ethernet cable.

WARNING! Do not touch the green drum surface of the toner cartridge. Keep printer away from heat sources and moisture.

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; follow on-screen prompts or installation wizard.

1. Install driver: Insert CD or download latest driver from Brother website.
2. Follow installation wizard to set up printer connection (USB or network).
3. Configure network settings (if applicable): Use control panel or BRAdmin software to set IP address.
4. Print test page: From driver properties or control panel, print configuration page to verify setup.
5. Adjust default settings: Set paper size, print quality, duplex mode as needed.

CAUTION! Ensure firmware is updated for optimal performance and security.

Specifications

• Print Technology: Monochrome laser electrophotography.
• Print Speed: Up to 40 ppm (A4).
• First Print Out: Less than 10 seconds.
• Recommended Monthly Volume: 3,000 to 15,000 pages.
• Paper Sizes: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, envelopes, labels.
• Input Capacity: 250 sheets (standard), 800 sheets (with optional tray).
• Output Capacity: 100 sheets (face-down).
• Interface: USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100BaseTX.
• Operating Systems: Windows 10/11, Server editions, macOS, Linux.
• Power Requirements: 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 400 x 398 x 272 mm.
• Weight: Approx. 13.5 kg.

Controls and Settings

Control Panel: LCD display, POWER button, GO (resume) button, navigation arrows, OK, STOP/EXIT, MENU.

Menu Settings: Paper, Quality, Network, Maintenance, Reports.

Paper: Size, type, tray settings. Quality: Resolution, toner density, economy mode. Network: TCP/IP, WSD, protocols. Maintenance: Drum reset, cleaning, firmware update. Reports: Print configuration, network settings, page count.

Driver Settings: Access via printer properties in OS; set duplex, collate, watermark, secure print.

Connecting to Network

Ethernet: Connect cable to router/switch. Configure IP via control panel or BRAdmin.

1. Connect Ethernet cable to printer and network router/switch.
2. Power on printer; wait for network initialization.
3. Print network configuration page to view current IP settings.
4. Set static IP or use DHCP via control panel (Menu > Network > TCP/IP).
5. Install driver on computers, select network port during setup.

Tip: Use BRAdmin Professional tool for advanced network management and monitoring.

Printing Operations

Supports standard, duplex, multiple pages per sheet, poster, watermark printing.

1. Send print job from application (File > Print).
2. Select printer and adjust properties (duplex, quality, paper source).
3. Monitor job status via control panel or print queue.
4. Cancel job: Press STOP/EXIT on control panel or delete from queue.
5. Secure print: Set PIN in driver; release at printer via control panel.
6. Toner save mode: Enable in driver or control panel for draft printing.

WARNING! Do not open covers during printing. Allow printer to cool before maintenance.

Maintenance & Consumables

Toner Replacement: When toner light flashes or print quality fades.

1. Open front cover.
2. Remove old cartridge; dispose according to local regulations.
3. Unpack new cartridge, shake gently side-to-side.
4. Insert until it clicks; close front cover.
5. Printer will automatically calibrate.

Cleaning: Exterior with dry cloth; interior with approved vacuum. Drum Unit: Replace approx. every 30,000 pages (indicator on unit).

CAUTION! Use only genuine Brother consumables. Do not expose toner to light for extended periods.

Regulatory Information

CE, Energy Star, RoHS compliant. FCC Part 15 Class B: Complies with interference limits for residential use. Copyright © Brother Industries, Ltd. For support, visit support.brother.com or contact your local Brother office. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive: Dispose of properly at designated collection points.

Troubleshooting

Reset: Menu > Maintenance > Reset Settings (if needed).

Service: support.brother.com; authorized service centers.