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... USER'S GUIDE HL-2230 HL-2240 HL-2240D HL-2242D HL-2250DN HL-2270DW For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to set up the machine. Please use the Quick Setup Guide to -speech' software. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can use the machine. Note: Not all... You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use the machine. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy in all countries.
... USER'S GUIDE HL-2230 HL-2240 HL-2240D HL-2242D HL-2250DN HL-2270DW For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to set up the machine. Please use the Quick Setup Guide to -speech' software. Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can use the machine. Note: Not all... You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you use the machine. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy in all countries.
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...paper, thin paper or thick paper 10 Printing on labels or envelopes ...15 Duplex printing...20 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 20 Automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 21 Manual duplex printing ...22 2 Driver and Software 23 Printer... LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...53 Service call indications ...58 Go button...60 Print a test page ...61 Print a Printer Settings page...62 Print Fonts (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 63 Print a WLAN report (HL-2270DW only 64 Default settings...64 4 Routine Maintenance 66 Replacing consumable items......
...paper, thin paper or thick paper 10 Printing on labels or envelopes ...15 Duplex printing...20 Guidelines for printing on both sides of the paper 20 Automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 21 Manual duplex printing ...22 2 Driver and Software 23 Printer... LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)...53 Service call indications ...58 Go button...60 Print a test page ...61 Print a Printer Settings page...62 Print Fonts (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 63 Print a WLAN report (HL-2270DW only 64 Default settings...64 4 Routine Maintenance 66 Replacing consumable items......
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... use Web Based Management (Web browser 129 Symbol and character sets list...130 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) ...132 Print bar codes or expanded characters 132 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 139 Brother numbers ...139 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 140 Brother numbers ...140 D Index 143 iii
... use Web Based Management (Web browser 129 Symbol and character sets list...130 Quick reference for bar code control commands (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) ...132 Print bar codes or expanded characters 132 B Appendix (for Europe and Other Countries) 139 Brother numbers ...139 C Appendix (for USA and Canada) 140 Brother numbers ...140 D Index 143 iii
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1 Printing Methods About this machine Front view and Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Face-down output tray support flap 2 (support flap 2) 2 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (support flap 1) 3 Control panel 4 Manual feed paper guide 5 Manual feed slot 6 Manual feed slot cover 7 Paper tray 8 Front cover 9 Power switch 10 Ventilation hole 11 Face-down output tray 11 10 9 8 7 1 1 1 1 1
1 Printing Methods About this machine Front view and Back view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Face-down output tray support flap 2 (support flap 2) 2 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (support flap 1) 3 Control panel 4 Manual feed paper guide 5 Manual feed slot 6 Manual feed slot cover 7 Paper tray 8 Front cover 9 Power switch 10 Ventilation hole 11 Face-down output tray 11 10 9 8 7 1 1 1 1 1
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Printing Methods 1 2 1 Back cover (Face-up output tray when open) 2 AC power connector 3 HL-2270DW: Wireless setup button 4 HL-2270DW: Wireless Activity LED 5 USB interface connector 6 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port 7 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: Network status LEDs 7 1 6 5 4 3 2
Printing Methods 1 2 1 Back cover (Face-up output tray when open) 2 AC power connector 3 HL-2270DW: Wireless setup button 4 HL-2270DW: Wireless Activity LED 5 USB interface connector 6 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port 7 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: Network status LEDs 7 1 6 5 4 3 2
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... 3 You can jump to the page for automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Tray 1 Manual DX When looking at this guide are using. Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media 1 1 Print quality may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software...
... 3 You can jump to the page for automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Tray 1 Manual DX When looking at this guide are using. Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media 1 1 Print quality may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software...
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... (ISO), A6, Executive, Legal 1, Folio 1 250 sheets Manual DX Width: 76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in some regions outside the USA and Canada. 4 Thin Env. Printing Methods Media type Bond paper Tray 1 Manual DX Choose the media type from the printer driver 1 Bond Paper Rough paper- 60 to 163 g/m2 p (16...
... (ISO), A6, Executive, Legal 1, Folio 1 250 sheets Manual DX Width: 76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in some regions outside the USA and Canada. 4 Thin Env. Printing Methods Media type Bond paper Tray 1 Manual DX Choose the media type from the printer driver 1 Bond Paper Rough paper- 60 to 163 g/m2 p (16...
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Printing Methods Recommended paper specifications The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. 1 1 Basis weight Thickness Roughness Stiffness Grain direction Volume resistivity Surface resistivity Filler ...
Printing Methods Recommended paper specifications The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. 1 1 Basis weight Thickness Roughness Stiffness Grain direction Volume resistivity Surface resistivity Filler ...
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... heat. This damage is not covered under any of the types of paper may not perform well or may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. However, some paper 1 variables may cause damage to your machine. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are:...the machine's fusing process 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 6 Always test samples of xerographic and bond paper. Printing Methods Handling and using special paper 1 The machine is designed to work well with letterheads using low...
... heat. This damage is not covered under any of the types of paper may not perform well or may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. However, some paper 1 variables may cause damage to your machine. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are:...the machine's fusing process 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 6 Always test samples of xerographic and bond paper. Printing Methods Handling and using special paper 1 The machine is designed to work well with letterheads using low...
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... laser printers will be using the envelopes in a pile. • that are made . However, some envelopes may 1 have feed and print-quality problems because of paper that weighs more than two sheets of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who... for the machine. • with edges that are not straight or consistently square. • with glue on the inside. • that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes. • with straight, ...
... laser printers will be using the envelopes in a pile. • that are made . However, some envelopes may 1 have feed and print-quality problems because of paper that weighs more than two sheets of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who... for the machine. • with edges that are not straight or consistently square. • with glue on the inside. • that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or textured envelopes. • with straight, ...
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...exceed the paper weight specifications described in this material is more than one time. Labels exceeding this specification may not feed or print properly and may cause damage to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit) for use with a laser printer...exposed between the labels. Labels should be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. IMPORTANT • Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed because your machine. 8 This damage may damage your machine. Printing Methods • with each side folded as shown in ...
...exceed the paper weight specifications described in this material is more than one time. Labels exceeding this specification may not feed or print properly and may cause damage to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit) for use with a laser printer...exposed between the labels. Labels should be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. IMPORTANT • Avoid feeding labels with the carrier sheet exposed because your machine. 8 This damage may damage your machine. Printing Methods • with each side folded as shown in ...
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... area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below: Portrait 1 1 1 2 4 A4 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) ...
... area The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below: Portrait 1 1 1 2 4 A4 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 2 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) 3 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 4 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) ...
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Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 10 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to use, see Type and size of paper on page 3.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Printing Methods Printing methods 1 1 Printing on plain paper, recycled paper, bond paper, thin paper or thick paper 1 Printing from the paper tray (plain paper, recycled paper and thin paper only) 1 (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 10 b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to use, see Type and size of paper on page 3.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Printing Methods Printing methods 1 1 Printing on plain paper, recycled paper, bond paper, thin paper or thick paper 1 Printing from the paper tray (plain paper, recycled paper and thin paper only) 1 (For the recommended paper to fit the paper size.
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Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams. The side to be printed on must be face down. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper is not available in ... firmly back in the tray and make sure: The paper is completely inserted into the machine. 11 Make sure that it will feed properly. Printing Methods Note For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the 1 back...
Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams. The side to be printed on must be face down. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper is not available in ... firmly back in the tray and make sure: The paper is completely inserted into the machine. 11 Make sure that it will feed properly. Printing Methods Note For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the 1 back...
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... up the support flap 1 to the machine. 12 g Send the print data to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. 1 f ...
... up the support flap 1 to the machine. 12 g Send the print data to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. 1 f ...
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a Lift up the support flap 1 to use, see Type and size of the machine. Printing Methods Printing from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of paper on page 3.) 1 1 Note The machine automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. b Open the manual feed slot cover. 13
a Lift up the support flap 1 to use, see Type and size of the machine. Printing Methods Printing from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of paper on page 3.) 1 1 Note The machine automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. b Open the manual feed slot cover. 13
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...in the manual feed slot before the machine is in the paper, let go. If it is not, the paper may not be printed face up. • Make sure that you are going to use. 1 d Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides...the paper is straight and in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one piece of... jam. • If you feel the machine pull in the Ready mode, the media may be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot.
...in the manual feed slot before the machine is in the paper, let go. If it is not, the paper may not be printed face up. • Make sure that you are going to use. 1 d Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides...the paper is straight and in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put more than one piece of paper in the manual feed slot at any one piece of... jam. • If you feel the machine pull in the Ready mode, the media may be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot.
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... Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Recycled Paper Paper Source Manual For any other settings, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 3 and Types of envelopes to avoid on page 7.) Note The machine automatically turns on labels or envelopes 1 When the face-up ...output tray). 15 g After the printed page comes out of the machine, put paper in the manual feed slot. a Open the back cover (face-up output tray is pulled down, the...
... Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Recycled Paper Paper Source Manual For any other settings, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 3 and Types of envelopes to avoid on page 7.) Note The machine automatically turns on labels or envelopes 1 When the face-up ...output tray). 15 g After the printed page comes out of the machine, put paper in the manual feed slot. a Open the back cover (face-up output tray is pulled down, the...
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Printing Methods b Pull down the two green levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the right-hand side, as shown in the illustration below. 1 c Open the manual feed slot cover. 16
Printing Methods b Pull down the two green levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the right-hand side, as shown in the illustration below. 1 c Open the manual feed slot cover. 16
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... manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. If it is not, it may be printed face up. • Make sure that has previously been used or is missing any labels. • If you feel...
... manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. If it is not, it may be printed face up. • Make sure that has previously been used or is missing any labels. • If you feel...
