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Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can find a printed copy in all countries. Note: Not all models are available in the box. Version A USA/CAN Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can ... set up the machine. You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Brother Laser Printer 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-speech' software.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can find a printed copy in all countries. Note: Not all models are available in the box. Version A USA/CAN Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can ... set up the machine. You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Brother Laser Printer 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-speech' software.
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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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...paper, recycled paper, labels or envelopes. The names for the paper trays in the paper tray at this guide are using. Recommended paper and print media 1 Plain paper Recycled paper Labels Envelopes Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 Avery ... the same paper size from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. 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 the same time because it may vary according to the type of paper, test...
...paper, recycled paper, labels or envelopes. The names for the paper trays in the paper tray at this guide are using. Recommended paper and print media 1 Plain paper Recycled paper Labels Envelopes Europe Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Xerox Recycled Supreme 80 g/m2 Avery ... the same paper size from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot. 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 the same time because it may vary according to the type of paper, test...
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....) Letter, Legal 1, Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.6 to 43 lb) Thick Paper or Thicker p Paper Labels p Label A4 or Letter Envelopes Envelopes p Env. 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...
....) Letter, Legal 1, Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.6 to 43 lb) Thick Paper or Thicker p Paper Labels p Label A4 or Letter Envelopes Envelopes p Env. 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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...variables may cause damage to your machine. Preprinted paper must use ink that can withstand the temperature of xerographic and bond paper. Printing Methods Handling and using special paper 1 The machine is designed to work well with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography • that ... • with most types of the machine's fusing process 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 6 Types of paper to avoid 1 IMPORTANT Some types of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance.
...variables may cause damage to your machine. Preprinted paper must use ink that can withstand the temperature of xerographic and bond paper. Printing Methods Handling and using special paper 1 The machine is designed to work well with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography • that ... • with most types of the machine's fusing process 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 6 Types of paper to avoid 1 IMPORTANT Some types of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance.
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...specifications 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 cannot be arranged when put in a pile. • that are made . A suitable envelope should... Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be using the envelopes in figure below • with sealing flaps that are what you print a test envelope to avoid 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT use envelopes: • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or ...
...specifications 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 cannot be arranged when put in a pile. • that are made . A suitable envelope should... Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be using the envelopes in figure below • with sealing flaps that are what you print a test envelope to avoid 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT use envelopes: • that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, irregularly shaped, extremely shiny or ...
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...unit. Adhesives should not come in contact with any Brother warranty or service agreement. Using labels with spaces may result in labels peeling off and causing serious jams or print problems. All labels used in this specification may not feed or print properly and may cause damage to the drum unit... sheet exposed because your machine. This damage may not be able to avoid 1 Do not use labels that they may damage your machine will print on most types of labels designed for a period of 0.1 seconds. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this material is ...
...unit. Adhesives should not come in contact with any Brother warranty or service agreement. Using labels with spaces may result in labels peeling off and causing serious jams or print problems. All labels used in this specification may not feed or print properly and may cause damage to the drum unit... sheet exposed because your machine. This damage may not be able to avoid 1 Do not use labels that they may damage your machine will print on most types of labels designed for a period of 0.1 seconds. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this material is ...
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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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Printing Methods Printing methods 1 1 Printing on page 3.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 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 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.
Printing Methods Printing methods 1 1 Printing on page 3.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 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 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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d Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Over filling the paper tray 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 ...of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (b b b). Make sure that it 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...
d Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Over filling the paper tray 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 ...of the paper so it is below the maximum paper mark (b b b). Make sure that it 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...
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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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b Open the manual feed slot cover. 13 a Lift up the support flap 1 to prevent paper from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of the machine. Printing Methods Printing 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 prevent paper from the Manual feed slot (For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of the machine. Printing Methods Printing 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.
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Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to the width of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put one time, as it is straight and in the paper, let go. If it may cause a jam. • If you ... the manual feed slot at any media in the manual feed slot before the machine is in the Ready mode, the media may not be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may be ejected without being...
Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to the width of the paper touches the paper feed roller. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put one time, as it is straight and in the paper, let go. If it may cause a jam. • If you ... the manual feed slot at any media in the manual feed slot before the machine is in the Ready mode, the media may not be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may be ejected without being...
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...of the machine, put paper in the manual feed slot. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print. Printing Methods e Choose the following from each page that you want to print on labels or envelopes. (For the recommended paper to use, see Driver and Software in Chapter...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...
...of the machine, put paper in the manual feed slot. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print. Printing Methods e Choose the following from each page that you want to print on labels or envelopes. (For the recommended paper to use, see Driver and Software in Chapter...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...
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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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... the machine pull it in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. If it is not, it may be printed face up. • Make sure that the full sheet of labels or the envelope is missing any labels. • If you put one full sheet... media may cause a jam. • DO NOT insert a labels sheet that has previously been used or is straight and in the proper position on . 17 Printing Methods d Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to be ejected without being...
... the machine pull it in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. If it is not, it may be printed face up. • Make sure that the full sheet of labels or the envelope is missing any labels. • If you put one full sheet... media may cause a jam. • DO NOT insert a labels sheet that has previously been used or is straight and in the proper position on . 17 Printing Methods d Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to be ejected without being...