Brother Hl5370dw Owners Manual

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Installing extra memory5
aTurn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. Disconnect the interface cable from the 
printer.
IMPORTANT
 
Be sure to turn off the printer power switch before you install or remove the DIMM.
 
bRemove the DIMM cover.
cUnpack the DIMM and hold it by its edges.
CAUTION 
To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, DO NOT touch the memory chips or the board 
surface.
 
dHold the DIMM by the edges and align the notches in the DIMM with the protrusions in the slot. 
Insert the DIMM diagonally (1), then tilt it toward the interface board until it clicks into place (2).
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ePut the DIMM cover back on.
fReconnect the interface cable to your printer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the power switch.
Note To make sure that you have installed the DIMM properly, you can print the printer settings page that shows 
the current memory size. See Print the Printer Settings page on page 86.
  
						

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Routine Maintenance6
You will need to replace certain parts and clean the printer regularly.
Replacing the consumable items6
You will need to replace the consumable items when the machine indicates that the life of the consumable is 
over.
CAUTION 
When you replace certain parts or clean the inside of the printer, remember the following: 
If your clothes are smeared with toner, wipe off the toner with a dry cloth and immediately wash the clothes 
in cold water to avoid stains. 
 
Be careful not to inhale toner. 
 
After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. To prevent 
injury, when you open the front cover or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the 
shaded parts shown in the illustration. If you do this, you may get burned.
 
Consumables6
Routine Maintenance6
Toner CartridgeDrum Unit
See Toner cartridge on page 94. See Drum unit on page 101. 
						

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Toner cartridge6
The life of the original toner cartridge that came with the printer may be either a standard1 or high yield toner 
cartridge
2, and depends on the model and country you bought the printer in.
1Standard toner cartridges print approximately 3,000 A4 or Letter-size single-sided pages. Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with 
ISO/IEC 19752.
2High yield toner cartridges print approximately 8,000 A4 or Letter-size single-sided pages. Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with 
ISO/IEC 19752.
Note • The amount of toner used varies according to what is printed on the page and the print density setting.
• If you change the print density setting for lighter or darker printing, the amount of toner used will change.
• Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you put it into the printer.
 
Toner Low message6
The Toner LED will turn on for 2 seconds and off for 3 seconds and repeats this pattern.
If the LED shows this message, the toner cartridge is near the end of its life. Buy a new toner cartridge and 
have it ready before you get a Replace Toner message. To replace the toner cartridge, see Replacing the 
toner cartridge on page 95.
Note The Toner LED will blink continuously if the toner cartridge is near the end of its life.
  
						

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Replace Toner message6
The printer will stop printing until you replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
Replacing the toner cartridge6
Note • To ensure high quality printing, we recommend that you use only genuine Brother toner cartridges. When 
you want to buy toner cartridges, call your dealer.
• We recommend that you clean the printer when you replace the toner cartridge. See Cleaning on 
page 106.
 
aMake sure that the printer is turned on. Open the front cover. 
						

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bTake out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
IMPORTANT
 
We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or 
cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
 To prevent damage to the printer caused by static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the 
illustration.
 
cPush down the blue lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 
						

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WARNING 
DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. It could explode, resulting in injuries.
 Use neutral detergents when cleaning the printer.
 DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type of spray, or any type of flammable 
substance to clean the outside or inside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
 Be careful not to inhale toner. 
 
IMPORTANT
 
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold 
water at once.
 To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.
 
Note • Be sure to seal up the toner cartridge tightly in a bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the 
cartridge.
• Go to http://www.brother.eu/recycle/
 for instructions on how to return the used toner cartridge to the 
brother collection program. If you choose not to return your used toner cartridge, please discard the used 
toner cartridge according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have 
questions, call your local waste disposal office.
  
						

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dUnpack the new toner cartridge. Gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the toner 
evenly inside the cartridge.
IMPORTANT
 
Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you put it in the printer. If toner cartridges are 
left unpacked for a long time the toner life will be shortened.
 If an unpacked drum unit is put in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged.
 
CAUTION 
Put the toner cartridge in the drum unit immediately after you have removed the protective cover. To prevent 
any degradation to the print quality, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.
  
						

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IMPORTANT
 
For USA and Canada
 Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your printer. We also 
strongly recommend that you continue to use only genuine Brother brand replacement toner cartridges. Use 
or attempted use of potentially incompatible toner and/or cartridges in the Brother machine may cause 
damage to the machine and/or may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not 
apply to any problem that is caused by the use of unauthorized third party toner and/or cartridges. To protect 
your investment and obtain premium performance from the Brother machine, we strongly recommend the 
use of genuine Brother supplies.
 
IMPORTANT
 
For UK and other countries
 Brother machines are designed to work with toner of a particular specification and will work to a level of 
optimum performance when used with genuine Brother branded toner cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee 
this optimum performance if toner or toner cartridges of other specifications are used. Brother does not 
therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than genuine Brother branded cartridges with this 
machine.
 If damage is caused to the drum unit or other part of this machine as a result of using other manufacturers 
products with this machine, any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the warranty.
 
ePull off the protective cover. 
						

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fPut the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in 
properly, the lock lever will lift automatically.
Note Make sure that you put in the toner cartridge properly or it may separate from the drum unit.
 
gClean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to left and left 
to right several times.
Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.
 
hPut the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the printer. Close the front cover.
Note DO NOT turn off the printer power switch or open the front cover until the Status LED lights up.
 
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