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Table of Contents 1 About this Printer 1 What is in the box? ...1 Interface cable ...1 Front view ...2 Back view ...3 Positioning the printer ...4 Power supply ...4 Environment ...4 2 Printing Methods 5 About paper ...5 Type ...HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 46 Automatic interface selection (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 47 Remote Printer Console ...47 4 Control Panel 48 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...48 Service call indications ...53 Go button ...55 Print a test page ...56 Print a Printer Settings page...57 Print Fonts (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 58 Network default settings (HL-2150N / HL-2170W...
Table of Contents 1 About this Printer 1 What is in the box? ...1 Interface cable ...1 Front view ...2 Back view ...3 Positioning the printer ...4 Power supply ...4 Environment ...4 2 Printing Methods 5 About paper ...5 Type ...HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 46 Automatic interface selection (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 47 Remote Printer Console ...47 4 Control Panel 48 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...48 Service call indications ...53 Go button ...55 Print a test page ...56 Print a Printer Settings page...57 Print Fonts (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only 58 Network default settings (HL-2150N / HL-2170W...
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... connect the interface cable at this Printer 1 What is done during the printer driver installation process. Purchase the appropriate cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 1 Connecting the interface cable is in the box? 1 About this time. Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh®. Network cable (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Use a straight...
... connect the interface cable at this Printer 1 What is done during the printer driver installation process. Purchase the appropriate cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 1 Connecting the interface cable is in the box? 1 About this time. Third party USB ports are not supported for Macintosh®. Network cable (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Use a straight...
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...8226; Default Source This setting allows you to choose the default paper source that matches your document. Serial No. (2) By clicking Auto Detect, the printer driver will be printed from. If it fails to receive the information, the screen will display Note The Auto Detect function is not available under... tab 3 You can define the paper size for each paper tray and auto detect the serial number in a network shared environment. • The cable is used for each paper tray. • Paper Size This setting allows you want to define and then choose the paper size from the pull...
...8226; Default Source This setting allows you to choose the default paper source that matches your document. Serial No. (2) By clicking Auto Detect, the printer driver will be printed from. If it fails to receive the information, the screen will display Note The Auto Detect function is not available under... tab 3 You can define the paper size for each paper tray and auto detect the serial number in a network shared environment. • The cable is used for each paper tray. • Paper Size This setting allows you want to define and then choose the paper size from the pull...
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... X 10.2 3 a Disconnect the USB cable between the Macintosh® and your printer name. For Mac OS® X 10.3 or greater 3 a Disconnect the USB cable between the Macintosh® and your printer. d Run the Printer Setup Utility (from the Windows Add a printer function. • After uninstalling, we recommend... the instructions on as an 'Administrator'. d Run the Print Center (from the Macintosh HD (Startup Disk), choose Library, Printers, Brother) into the Trash and then empty the Trash. b Restart the Macintosh®. f Restart the Macintosh®. b Click ...
... X 10.2 3 a Disconnect the USB cable between the Macintosh® and your printer name. For Mac OS® X 10.3 or greater 3 a Disconnect the USB cable between the Macintosh® and your printer. d Run the Printer Setup Utility (from the Windows Add a printer function. • After uninstalling, we recommend... the instructions on as an 'Administrator'. d Run the Print Center (from the Macintosh HD (Startup Disk), choose Library, Printers, Brother) into the Trash and then empty the Trash. b Restart the Macintosh®. f Restart the Macintosh®. b Click ...
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... to install and use the Remote Printer Console. 47 For Macintosh® (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 3 a Put the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and close the opening screen when it automatically change many of the printer settings independently of your computer and printer when connecting or disconnecting the cable. 3 Note This function takes a few...
... to install and use the Remote Printer Console. 47 For Macintosh® (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 3 a Put the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and close the opening screen when it automatically change many of the printer settings independently of your computer and printer when connecting or disconnecting the cable. 3 Note This function takes a few...
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Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Printer does not print: If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Identifying your problem and then go to the page suggested below. Printer LED is blinking See LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on page 48. ...properly. The front cover and fuser cover are fully closed. Paper is inserted properly in the paper tray. The interface cable is securely connected to the correct printer port. 6 Troubleshooting 6 You can correct most problems by yourself.
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Printer does not print: If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Identifying your problem and then go to the page suggested below. Printer LED is blinking See LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on page 48. ...properly. The front cover and fuser cover are fully closed. Paper is inserted properly in the paper tray. The interface cable is securely connected to the correct printer port. 6 Troubleshooting 6 You can correct most problems by yourself.
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... done in the page setup or document setup menu of your software. (See your application to the printer. Make sure that you have chosen the correct printer driver. Troubleshooting Paper handling 6 First, make sure it before printing. If the paper is curled, ...printer can feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. Make sure that you have chosen the manual feed slot in the paper tray, make sure that you are using paper that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. (See About paper on page 85.) The printer does not print. Make sure that the cable...
... done in the page setup or document setup menu of your software. (See your application to the printer. Make sure that you have chosen the correct printer driver. Troubleshooting Paper handling 6 First, make sure it before printing. If the paper is curled, ...printer can feed envelopes from the manual feed slot. Make sure that you have chosen the manual feed slot in the paper tray, make sure that you are using paper that meets Brother's recommended paper specifications. (See About paper on page 85.) The printer does not print. Make sure that the cable...
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... 01234 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Recommendation Check the printer's environment. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5. The drum unit may be damaged. Call Brother Customer Service. See About paper on page 69. The fuser unit ...Brother Customer Service. 91 Rough-surfaced paper or thick print media may cause the problem. Rough-surfaced paper may cause this print fault. See Replacing the drum unit on page 69. Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Check the interface cable or try the printer...
... 01234 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Recommendation Check the printer's environment. See Replacing the drum unit on page 5. The drum unit may be damaged. Call Brother Customer Service. See About paper on page 69. The fuser unit ...Brother Customer Service. 91 Rough-surfaced paper or thick print media may cause the problem. Rough-surfaced paper may cause this print fault. See Replacing the drum unit on page 69. Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Check the interface cable or try the printer...
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...Fonts 1 The headers or footers appear when the document displays on your document or cut the print resolution. (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Change the following settings in the printer memory. Cancel the pages of your document. 97 An error message Print Overrun appears. print job if you have chosen ...device or scanner. Cancel the print job if you are using an interface-switching device, remove it. Recommendation Make sure that the printer cable is not too long. An error message Memory Full appears. Press the Go button to print the remaining data in the...
...Fonts 1 The headers or footers appear when the document displays on your document or cut the print resolution. (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) Change the following settings in the printer memory. Cancel the pages of your document. 97 An error message Print Overrun appears. print job if you have chosen ...device or scanner. Cancel the print job if you are using an interface-switching device, remove it. Recommendation Make sure that the printer cable is not too long. An error message Memory Full appears. Press the Go button to print the remaining data in the...
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...cable is connected correctly. Make sure the printer driver is chosen with USB 6 6 Problem Recommendation The printer does not appear in HTML format will be installed automatically when you install the driver. You can also view the manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother...Setup Utility (Mac OS® X 10.3 or greater). Make sure that the printer is turned on the menu screen. Troubleshooting Network problems (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 6 For problems concerning using your printer, and then User's Guide. Click Documentation on . Make sure that it is ...
...cable is connected correctly. Make sure the printer driver is chosen with USB 6 6 Problem Recommendation The printer does not appear in HTML format will be installed automatically when you install the driver. You can also view the manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother...Setup Utility (Mac OS® X 10.3 or greater). Make sure that the printer is turned on the menu screen. Troubleshooting Network problems (HL-2150N / HL-2170W only) 6 For problems concerning using your printer, and then User's Guide. Click Documentation on . Make sure that it is ...
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...Important C A shielded interface cable should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Industry ...if not installed and used to Part 15 of Conformity (USA only) C Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer... is no guarantee that the products Product name: Model number: Laser Printer HL-2140, HL-2150N and HL-2170W HL-21 complies with the limits for help. could void the user's ...
...Important C A shielded interface cable should be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Brother Industries, Ltd. Industry ...if not installed and used to Part 15 of Conformity (USA only) C Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. However, there is connected. Consult the dealer... is no guarantee that the products Product name: Model number: Laser Printer HL-2140, HL-2150N and HL-2170W HL-21 complies with the limits for help. could void the user's ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...'s Guide Chapter 6 1 Installing the Printer Driver Windows® For USB interface cable users ...14 For wired network interface cable users 16 For Peer-to-Peer network printer users 16 For shared network printer users ...18 For wireless network users ...20 Macintosh® For USB interface cable users ...30 For wired network interface cable users 32 For wireless...
...'s Guide Chapter 6 1 Installing the Printer Driver Windows® For USB interface cable users ...14 For wired network interface cable users 16 For Peer-to-Peer network printer users 16 For shared network printer users ...18 For wireless network users ...20 Macintosh® For USB interface cable users ...30 For wired network interface cable users 32 For wireless...
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...cable should be determined by Brother Industries, Ltd. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Telephone: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product name: Laser Printer HL-2170W Model number: HL...limits are designed to operate the equipment. Radio interference (220-240 volt model only) This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. 4 However, there is connected. Consult...Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O.
...cable should be determined by Brother Industries, Ltd. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Telephone: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product name: Laser Printer HL-2170W Model number: HL...limits are designed to operate the equipment. Radio interference (220-240 volt model only) This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. 4 However, there is connected. Consult...Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O.
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... 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. however, maximum data transfer rate will flash depending on the CD-ROM. 7 The printer can also be 12 Mbits/s. Buy the appropriate cable for any reason you must ship your printer. 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (Support flap 1) 2 Control panel ... Setup Guide Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly AC power cord The interface cable is done during the printer driver installation process. • When you use a USB cable, make sure you use . USB cable • Please make sure you connect it to the USB port of ...
... 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. however, maximum data transfer rate will flash depending on the CD-ROM. 7 The printer can also be 12 Mbits/s. Buy the appropriate cable for any reason you must ship your printer. 1 2 3 4 5 10 1 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (Support flap 1) 2 Control panel ... Setup Guide Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly AC power cord The interface cable is done during the printer driver installation process. • When you use a USB cable, make sure you use . USB cable • Please make sure you connect it to the USB port of ...
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Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Unpack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 5 Close the front cover of the printer. 3 Rock it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. 10 STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine 1 1 Installing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 4 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the printer.
Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Unpack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 5 Close the front cover of the printer. 3 Rock it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. 10 STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine 1 1 Installing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly 4 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the printer.
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... switch is off. Setting Up the Machine 3 Printing a test page Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. 4 After the printer has finished warming up, the Ready LED / Go button (1) stops blinking and stays blue. 1 Make sure that the test page has printed correctly. 2 Plug the ...AC power cord into an AC power outlet. Turn on the printer power switch. 3 Unfold support flap 1. Note This function will not be available after the first print job you send from your computer. 12 Connect the...
... switch is off. Setting Up the Machine 3 Printing a test page Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. 4 After the printer has finished warming up, the Ready LED / Go button (1) stops blinking and stays blue. 1 Make sure that the test page has printed correctly. 2 Plug the ...AC power cord into an AC power outlet. Turn on the printer power switch. 3 Unfold support flap 1. Note This function will not be available after the first print job you send from your computer. 12 Connect the...
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... users 20 Macintosh® For USB interface cable users 30 For wired network interface cable users 32 For wireless network users 34 The screens for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com. STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions on this page...
... users 20 Macintosh® For USB interface cable users 30 For wired network interface cable users 32 For wireless network users 34 The screens for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com. STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions on this page...
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...-ROM into your computer, click Cancel. Installing the driver and connecting the printer to your computer 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT connected to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. 5 Click Install Printer Driver on your CD-ROM drive.
...-ROM into your computer, click Cancel. Installing the driver and connecting the printer to your computer 1 Turn off the printer power switch. 2 Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT connected to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. 5 Click Install Printer Driver on your CD-ROM drive.
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...Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is now complete. Connect the USB interface cable to the printer. Installing the Printer... Driver Note For Windows Vista™, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. 9 Click Finish. Windows® Windows® USB 7 When the License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the License Agreement. 8 When this screen appears, make sure the printer... connect it to your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer. Setup is the most...
...Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is now complete. Connect the USB interface cable to the printer. Installing the Printer... Driver Note For Windows Vista™, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. 9 Click Finish. Windows® Windows® USB 7 When the License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the License Agreement. 8 When this screen appears, make sure the printer... connect it to your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer. Setup is the most...
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... folder of the Brother CD-ROM. 5 Click Install Printer Driver on with Administrator rights.) 16 Note If the opening screen will appear automatically. The opening screen does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to a free port on your network and installing the driver 1 Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect...
... folder of the Brother CD-ROM. 5 Click Install Printer Driver on with Administrator rights.) 16 Note If the opening screen will appear automatically. The opening screen does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to a free port on your network and installing the driver 1 Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect...