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Settings Tables (HL-L5218DN/HL-L5228DW)

Related Models:HL‑L5218DN / HL‑L5228DW
Use these tables to understand the various menus and options that you will use to set your preferences on the machine.

[General Setup]

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Description

Tray Setting

Paper Type

MP Tray

-

Select the paper type that matches the paper in the MP tray.

Tray 1

-

Select the paper type that matches the paper in the standard paper tray.

Tray 2 *1

-

Select the paper type that matches the paper in the Optional Tray (Tray 2).

Tray 3 *1

-

Select the paper type that matches the paper in the Optional Tray (Tray 3).

Tray 4 *1

-

Select the paper type that matches the paper in the Optional Tray (Tray 4).

Paper Size

MP Tray

-

Select the paper size you loaded in the MP tray.

Tray 1

-

Select the paper size you loaded in the standard paper tray.

Tray 2 *1

-

Select the paper size you loaded in the Optional Tray (Tray 2).

Tray 3 *1

-

Select the paper size you loaded in the Optional Tray (Tray 3).

Tray 4 *1

-

Select the paper size you loaded in the Optional Tray (Tray 4).

Tray Use

-

-

Select the paper tray you want to use.

Priority

-

-

When Auto is selected in Tray Use, select the order in which the machine uses paper trays that contain paper of the same size.

Print Position

MP Tray

X Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the MP tray horizontally from -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Y Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the MP tray vertically from -500 (up) to +500 (down) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Tray 1

X Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the standard paper tray horizontally from -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Y Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the standard paper tray vertically from -500 (up) to +500 (down) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Tray 2 *1

X Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the Optional tray (Tray 2) horizontally from -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Y Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the Optional tray (Tray 2) vertically from -500 (up) to +500 (down) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Tray 3 *1

X Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the Optional tray (Tray 3) horizontally from -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Y Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the Optional tray (Tray 3) vertically from -500 (up) to +500 (down) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Tray 4 *1

X Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the Optional tray (Tray 4) horizontally from -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Y Offset

Adjust the print start position (usually at the top-left corner of a page) for the paper you loaded in the Optional tray (Tray 4) vertically from -500 (up) to +500 (down) dots when printing at 300 dpi.

Skip Tray

-

-

Select a specific tray you do not want to use if it is loaded with paper of the wrong size.

Separator Tray

-

-

Select the tray that contains the paper used as the separator paper, which is inserted between each print job.

Paper Low Notice

Paper Low Notice

-

Select whether to display a message indicating the paper tray is nearly empty.

Notice Level

-

Select the minimum paper level that will trigger the message.

Check Paper

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-

Select whether to display a message indicating to check the paper type and paper size when you pull the tray out of the machine.

Ecology

Eco Mode

-

-

Turn the following machine settings on at the same time:

  • 2-sided Print: Long Edge *2
  • Sleep Time: 0Min
  • Quiet Mode: On *2
  • Toner Save: On *2

Toner Save

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-

Increase the page yield of the toner cartridge.

Sleep Time

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-

Set how much time will pass before the machine enters Power Saving mode.

Quiet Mode

-

-

Decrease printing noise.

Auto Power Off

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-

Set the number of hours that the machine will remain in Deep Sleep mode before going into Power Off mode.

Improve Output

-

-

-

Enable the Reduce Curl feature or the Toner Fixing feature to improve print output.

Panel Control

Button Repeat

-

-

Set the time for the LCD message to change when holding image or image.

Message Scroll

-

-

Set the time in seconds that an LCD message will scroll across the LCD. From Level 1 (0.2 s) to Level 10 (2 s).

LCD Contrast

-

-

Adjust the contrast of the LCD.

Auto Online

-

-

Set the machine to return to Ready mode after it has been idle for 30 seconds.

Setting Lock

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-

-

Lock your machine’s settings using the Setting Lock password.

Interface

Select

-

-

Select the interface to use.

If you select Auto, the machine changes the interface to USB or network depending on which interface is receiving data.

Auto IF Time

-

-

Set the time-out period for the auto interface selection.

Input Buffer

-

-

Increase or decrease the input buffer capacity.

Delete Storage

Macro ID

-

-

Delete the registered Macro data.

Font ID

-

-

Delete the registered Font data.

Delete All

-

-

Restore the Macro, Stream and Font data of your machine to the factory settings.

*1

Available if the Optional Tray(s) is installed.

*2
Changing this setting is available only after you change certain other machine settings using Web Based Management.

[Printer]

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Level 5

Description

Emulation

-

-

Choose the emulation mode.

Resolution

-

-

Select a print resolution.

Density

-

-

Increase or decrease the print density.

Printer Settings

-

-

Set your print settings to Text or Graphics.

Print Options

Font List

HP LaserJet

Print the font list and samples of HP LaserJet.

BR-Script 3

Print the font list and samples of BR-Script.

Test Print

-

Print the test page.

2-sided

2-sided Print

-

Select whether to print on both sides of the paper.

Single Image

-

For a print job where the last page is a one-sided image, select the 1-sided Feed option to reduce printing time.

When you use letterhead or preprinted paper, you must select the 2-sided Feed option. If you select 1-sided Feed for letterhead or preprinted paper, the last page will be printed on the reverse side.

Auto Continue

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-

Select if you want the machine to clear paper size errors or media type errors automatically, and use paper from other trays.

Paper Type

-

-

Set the type of paper.

Paper Size

-

-

Set the paper size.

Copies

-

-

Set the number of printed pages.

Orientation

-

-

Set pages to print in either portrait or landscape orientation.

Print Position

-

-

Access the Print Position setting menus.

Auto FF

-

-

Allow the machine to print any remaining data automatically.

HP LaserJet

Font No.

-

Set the font number.

This menu appears if a soft font is installed on your Brother machine.

Font Pitch

-

Set the font pitch.

(Available only for certain fonts.)

Font Point

-

Set the font size.

(Available only for certain fonts.)

Symbol Set

-

Select the symbol or character set.

Table Print

-

Print the code table.

Auto LF

-

ON: CR -> CR+LF, OFF: CR -> CR

Auto CR

-

ON: LF -> LF+CR, FF -> FF+CR, or VT -> VT+CR

OFF: LF -> LF, FF -> FF, or VT -> VT

Auto WRAP

-

Select whether you want a line feed and carriage return when the carriage position reaches the right margin.

Auto SKIP

-

Select whether you want a line feed and carriage return when the carriage position reaches the bottom margin.

Left Margin

-

Set the left margin at column 0 to 70 columns at 1 cpi.

Right Margin

-

Set the right margin at column 10 to 80 columns at 1 cpi.

Top Margin

-

Set the top margin distance from the top edge of the paper.

Bottom Margin

-

Set the bottom margin distance from the bottom edge of the paper.

Lines

-

Set the number of lines on each page.

Tray Command

-

Select this setting if a tray mismatch appears when you use the HP drivers.

Epson FX-850

Font No.

-

Set the font number.

Font Pitch

-

Set the font pitch.

(Available only for certain fonts.)

Font Point

-

Set the font size.

(Available only for certain fonts.)

Character Set

-

Select the symbol or character set.

Table Print

-

Print the code table.

Auto LF

-

ON: CR -> CR+LF, OFF: CR -> CR

Auto Mask

-

Set the top and bottom margins to two lines each. When you set Auto Mask to On, this setting overrides the Top Margin and Bottom Margin settings.

Left Margin

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Set the left margin at column 0 to 70 columns at 1 cpi.

Right Margin

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Set the right margin at column 10 to 80 columns at 1 cpi.

Top Margin

-

Set the top margin distance from the top edge of the paper.

Bottom Margin

-

Set the bottom margin distance from the bottom edge of the paper.

Lines

-

Set the number of lines on each page.

IBM Proprinter

Font No.

-

Set the font number.

Font Pitch

-

Set the font pitch.

(Available only for certain fonts.)

Font Point

-

Set the font size.

(Available only for certain fonts.)

Character Set

-

Select the symbol or character set.

Table Print

-

Print the code table.

Auto LF

-

ON: CR -> CR+LF, OFF: CR -> CR

Auto CR

-

ON: LF -> LF+CR, FF -> FF+CR, or VT -> VT+CR

OFF: LF -> LF, FF -> FF, or VT -> VT

Auto Mask

-

Set the top and bottom margins to two lines each. When you set Auto Mask to On, this setting overrides the Top Margin and Bottom Margin settings.

Left Margin

-

Set the left margin at column 0 to 70 columns at 1 cpi.

Right Margin

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Set the right margin at column 10 to 80 columns at 1 cpi.

Top Margin

-

Set the top margin distance from the top edge of the paper.

Bottom Margin

-

Set the bottom margin distance from the bottom edge of the paper.

Lines

-

Set the number of lines on each page.

BR-Script 3

Error Print

-

Choose whether the machine prints the error information when errors occur.

PDF

Multiple Page

-

Set the page layout when printing multiple pages.

PDF Print Opt

-

Set the PDF Print setting to print either comments (Markup) or stamps in the PDF file, along with the text.

Fit to Page

-

Select if the machine scales or resizes the pages in the PDF file to fit the selected paper size.

Carbon Menu

Carbon Copy

-

Enable or disable the Carbon Copy function.

Copies

-

Sets the number of printed pages.

Copy1 Tray

-

Select the tray you use for Copy1.

Copy1 Macro

-

Select a macro/stream for Copy1.

Copy2 Tray

...

Copy8 Tray

-

Select the tray you use for Copy2 to Copy8.

Copy2 Macro

...

Copy8 Macro

-

Select a macro/stream for Copy2 to Copy8.

Reset Printer

-

-

Restore the machine settings to the factory settings.

[Network] (HL-L5218DN)

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Level 4

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Descriptions

Wired LAN

TCP/IP

Boot Method

-

Choose the IP method that best suits your needs.

IP Address

-

Enter the IP address.

Subnet Mask

-

Enter the Subnet mask.

Gateway

-

Enter the Gateway address.

Node Name

-

Enter the Node name.

WINS Config

-

Select the WINS configuration mode.

WINS Server

Primary

Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server.

Secondary

Specify the IP address of the secondary WINS server.

DNS Server

Primary

Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary

Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

APIPA

-

Allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically. *1

IPv6

-

Enable or disable the IPv6 protocol.

Ethernet

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-

Choose the Ethernet link mode.

Wired Status

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-

Display the wired network connection status.

MAC Address

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-

Display your machine's MAC address.

Wired Enable

-

-

Turn the wired interface on or off.

Web Based Mgmt

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-

-

Enable or disable the Web Based Management function.

If you enable this function, make sure you specify the method of connecting to Web Based Management.

IPsec

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-

-

IPsec is an optional security feature of the IP protocol that provides authentication and encryption services. We recommend contacting your network administrator before changing this setting.

Global Detect

Allow Detect

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-

Enable or disable a function that detects and notifies the user when the user unintentionally connects to a global network.

Reject Access

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-

Disable connections to the global network.

Network Reset

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-

-

Restore all network settings of your machine to the factory settings.

*1
On connection to the network, if the machine's ‘Boot Method’ is ‘Auto’ the machine will attempt to set the IP address and Subnet Mask from a boot server such as DHCP. If a boot server cannot be found, an APIPA IP address will be allocated, such as 169. 254. (001-254). (000-255). If the ‘Boot Method’ of the machine is set to ‘Static’ you must manually enter an IP address from the machine's control panel.

[Network] (HL-L5228DW)

Level 3

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Level 6

Descriptions

Wired LAN

TCP/IP

Boot Method

-

Choose the IP method that best suits your needs.

IP Address

-

Enter the IP address.

Subnet Mask

-

Enter the Subnet mask.

Gateway

-

Enter the Gateway address.

Node Name

-

Enter the Node name.

WINS Config

-

Select the WINS configuration mode.

WINS Server

Primary

Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server.

Secondary

Specify the IP address of the secondary WINS server.

DNS Server

Primary

Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary

Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

APIPA

-

Allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically. *1

IPv6

-

Enable or disable the IPv6 protocol.

Ethernet

-

-

Choose the Ethernet link mode.

Wired Status

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-

Display the wired network connection status.

MAC Address

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-

Display your machine's MAC address.

Set to Default

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-

Restore your machine's wired network settings to the factory settings.

Wired Enable

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-

Turn the wired interface on or off.

WLAN(Wi-Fi)

Find Network

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-

Configure your wireless network settings manually.

TCP/IP

Boot Method

-

Choose the IP method that best suits your needs.

IP Address

-

Enter the IP address.

Subnet Mask

-

Enter the Subnet mask.

Gateway

-

Enter the Gateway address.

Node Name

-

Enter the Node name.

WINS Config

-

Select the WINS configuration mode.

WINS Server

Primary

Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server.

Secondary

Specify the IP address of the secondary WINS server.

DNS Server

Primary

Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server.

Secondary

Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server.

APIPA

-

Allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically. *1

IPv6

-

Enable or disable the IPv6 protocol.

WPS/Push Button

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-

Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method.

WPS/PIN Code

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-

Configure the wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN code.

WLAN Status

Status

-

Display the wireless network connection status.

Signal

-

Display the wireless network signal strength.

Channel

-

Display the channel in use when Status is Active.

Speed

-

Display the connection speed when Status is Active.

SSID

-

Display the wireless SSID (Network Name).

Comm. Mode

-

Display the current Communication mode.

MAC Address

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-

Display your machine's MAC address.

Set to Default

-

-

Restore your machine's wireless network settings to the factory settings.

WLAN Enable

-

-

Turn the wireless interface on or off.

Wi-Fi Direct

Fax Manual

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-

Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings manually.

Group Owner

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-

Set your machine as the Group Owner.

Push Button

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-

Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings using the one-button push method quickly.

PIN Code

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-

Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings using WPS with a PIN code quickly.

Device Info.

Device Name

-

View your machine's device name.

SSID

-

Display the Group Owner's SSID (Network Name).

IP Address

-

Display your machine's IP Address.

Status Info.

Status

-

Display the Wi-Fi Direct network status.

Signal

-

Display the current Wi-Fi Direct network signal strength.

When your machine acts as Group Owner, the LCD always displays Strong.

Channel

-

Display the channel in use when the Status is G/O Active or Client Active.

Speed

-

Display the connection speed when the Status is G/O Active or Client Active.

I/F Enable

-

-

Enable or disable the Wi-Fi Direct connection.

Web Based Mgmt

-

-

-

Enable or disable the Web Based Management function.

If you enable this function, make sure you specify the method of connecting to Web Based Management.

IPsec

-

-

-

IPsec is an optional security feature of the IP protocol that provides authentication and encryption services. We recommend contacting your network administrator before changing this setting.

Global Detect

Allow Detect

-

-

Enable or disable a function that detects and notifies the user when the user unintentionally connects to a global network.

Reject Access

-

-

Disable connections to the global network.

Network Reset

-

-

-

Restore all network settings of your machine to the factory settings.

*1
On connection to the network, if the machine's ‘Boot Method’ is ‘Auto’ the machine will attempt to set the IP address and Subnet Mask from a boot server such as DHCP. If a boot server cannot be found, an APIPA IP address will be allocated, such as 169. 254. (001-254). (000-255). If the ‘Boot Method’ of the machine is set to ‘Static’ you must manually enter an IP address from the machine's control panel.

[Print Reports]

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Level 4

Description

Printer Settings

-

Print the Printer Settings page.

Network Config

-

Print the Network Configuration Report.

Print File List

-

Print a list of data saved in the memory.

Drum Dot Print

-

Print the Drum Dot Check Sheet.

WLAN Report

(HL-L5228DW)

-

Print the wireless connection diagnostics report.

[Machine Info.]

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Level 4

Level 5

Description

Serial No.

-

-

Display the machine's serial number.

Firmware

Main Version

-

Check your machine's firmware version.

Security Version

Page Counter

-

-

Display the total number of printed pages.

Parts Life *1

Toner

-

Display the remaining life of the toner cartridge.

Drum

-

Display the remaining life of the drum unit.

Fuser

-

Display the remaining life of the fuser unit.

Laser Unit

-

Display the remaining life of the laser unit.

PF Kit MP

-

Display the remaining life of the PF Kit MP.

PF Kit 1

-

Display the remaining life of the PF Kit 1.

PF Kit 2 *2

-

Display the remaining life of the PF Kit 2.

PF Kit 3 *2

-

Display the remaining life of the PF Kit 3.

PF Kit 4 *2

-

Display the remaining life of the PF Kit 4.

*1
The parts life is approximate and may vary by type of use.
*2

Available if the Optional Tray(s) is installed.

[Initial Setup]

Level 3

Level 4

Description

Reset

Machine Reset

Restore all the machine's settings that you have changed, such as Paper Type.

Network Reset

Restore all network settings of your machine to the factory settings.

Factory Reset

Reset the machine and restore the printer settings (including command settings) to the factory settings.

Local Language

-

Select the LCD language for your country.

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