A family of printing workhorses for your office or small workgroup

Featuring.

Up to 30 pages per minute Up to 1200x1200dpi resolution PCL6 and BR-Script32 emulations 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

HL-5200 Series

150-sheet output tray capacity Easy to use control panel with job-cancel button Upgradeable memory Built-in automatic duplex feature 4
For Office Desktops & Workgroups
50-sheet multipurpose tray capacity
Up to 1200x1200dpi print quality
250-sheet paper tray capacity
Shown with two optional paper trays 1
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-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.
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.
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 interface3 and include a comprehensive set of management tools to perform essential printer management tasks over your network.
This printer features a secure print capability that helps ensure that only the person who is supposed to see your printed materials actually does.

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 features 5 that will exceed your expectations and reaffirm their value. These include: Toner Save Mode Booklet Printing Watermark Printing N-Up Printing

Watermark

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.
Poster Printing Job Cancel IPP Printing4 Automatic Duplex Printing4

Poster

Built-in duplex Service and support are part of the package
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. 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.

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 PCL6, BR-Script32, IBM Proprinter, and Epson FX. For added support, the Brother Solutions Center is an on-line repository of information, driver downloads, and FAQs 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.
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.
High-speed desktop office laser printer
HL-5200 Series Product Specifications
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: PCL6, 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)

Networking

Multi-Protocol Support: HL-5250DN/HL-5250DNT/HL-5280DW: TCP/IP, Apples 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
Up to 30ppm print speed Up to 1200x1200dpi print quality 16MB of memory standard, upgradeable to 528MB1 PCL6 and BR-Script32 emulations 300-sheet standard paper input capacity via a 250-sheet paper tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray
Network ready laser printer with duplex

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)

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)

Environmental

Temperature: 50F to 90.5F (10C to 32.5C) 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)
The HL-5250DN includes all of the features of the HL-5240, plus: 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
Network laser printer with built-in duplex and wireless connectivity

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
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

UPC codes

HL-5240 HL-5250DN HL-5250DNT HL-5280DW

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 PostScript3 PPD Other Software: Interactive Help, Driver Deployment Wizard4

Options and Accessories1

Item Part Number
TN-550 TN-580 DR-520 LT-5300 NC-2100p Standard Yield Toner Cartridge High-Yield Toner Cartridge Drum Unit Lower Paper Tray Unit External Ethernet Print Server
012502614647 012502614456
Consult your Brother representative for more details. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.brother.com or call (908) 704-1700.
Additional purchase required 2 PostScript3TM emulation 3 Cables not included Not available on HL-Some advanced features are not supported under all operating systems or drivers. See Users Guide on-line for details 6 Supply yields are approximate, based on 5% page coverage (letter) 7 Download at http://solutions.brother.com. Requires IIS Server 8 All references to sheets of paper refer to 20 lb paper 9 Actual 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.
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