Quick Setup Guide - English
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...HL-2132, HL-2220, HL-2230, HL-2240, HL-2240D, HL-2242D, HL-2250DN Start Here WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may differ depending on ). CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in the original packaging to use (USB or Network). USB cable It is completely inserted into your local Brother... the front cover. d. e. f. g. Close the front cover of your machine. Printer LED Indications Blinking: or Printer LED Toner Drum Error Ready or OFF ON: or or OFF: SLEEP DEEP SLEEP WARMING...
...HL-2132, HL-2220, HL-2230, HL-2240, HL-2240D, HL-2242D, HL-2250DN Start Here WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may differ depending on ). CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in the original packaging to use (USB or Network). USB cable It is completely inserted into your local Brother... the front cover. d. e. f. g. Close the front cover of your machine. Printer LED Indications Blinking: or Printer LED Toner Drum Error Ready or OFF ON: or or OFF: SLEEP DEEP SLEEP WARMING...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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.... Follow the on . Note • If there is the most suitable driver when printing from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. See Print the Printer Settings Page on ‑screen instructions. If you do not know the location or the name of the...the IP Address on the Printer Settings Page shows 0.0.0.0, wait for one of the machine queue on ‑screen instructions to installation. Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at http://solutions.brother.com/. 5 5 For USB Interface Cable Users a. c. For Wired Network Cable Users (HL-2250DN only) Note If...
.... Follow the on . Note • If there is the most suitable driver when printing from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. See Print the Printer Settings Page on ‑screen instructions. If you do not know the location or the name of the...the IP Address on the Printer Settings Page shows 0.0.0.0, wait for one of the machine queue on ‑screen instructions to installation. Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at http://solutions.brother.com/. 5 5 For USB Interface Cable Users a. c. For Wired Network Cable Users (HL-2250DN only) Note If...
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HL-2130 HL-2132 HL-2220 HL-2230 HL-2240 HL-2240D HL-2242D HL-2250DN HL-2270DW 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 ... questions. Note: Not all countries. You can find a printed copy in all models are available in the box. Please use the machine. Version B USA/CAN Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software.
HL-2130 HL-2132 HL-2220 HL-2230 HL-2240 HL-2240D HL-2242D HL-2250DN HL-2270DW 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 ... questions. Note: Not all countries. You can find a printed copy in all models are available in the box. Please use the machine. Version B USA/CAN Brother Laser Printer USER'S GUIDE For visually-impaired users You can read this manual with Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software.
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... Panel 53 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...66 Consumables...66 Before replacing the consumable...
... Panel 53 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...66 Consumables...66 Before replacing the consumable...
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...paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada. 4 Thick Paper size Number of paper The machine feeds paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Label Envelopes Env. Thin Env. The names for the paper trays... in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 1 1 Paper tray Manual feed slot Duplex tray for automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Tray 1 Manual DX When looking at this page, you can jump ...
...paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada. 4 Thick Paper size Number of paper The machine feeds paper from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper Bond Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper or Thicker Paper Label Envelopes Env. Thin Env. The names for the paper trays... in the printer driver and this guide are as follows: 1 1 Paper tray Manual feed slot Duplex tray for automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Tray 1 Manual DX When looking at this page, you can jump ...
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... • with sealing flaps that are not folded down when purchased • with glue on the inside. • that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. • that cannot be using the envelopes in a laser machine. A suitable envelope should have raised writing on them) or preprinted on surface as shown in..., staples, snaps, tie strings, self-adhesive components, windows, holes, cutouts or perforations. • that are of paper. Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be arranged when put in a pile. • that are made .
... • with sealing flaps that are not folded down when purchased • with glue on the inside. • that were previously printed by a laser / LED printer. • that cannot be using the envelopes in a laser machine. A suitable envelope should have raised writing on them) or preprinted on surface as shown in..., staples, snaps, tie strings, self-adhesive components, windows, holes, cutouts or perforations. • that are of paper. Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be arranged when put in a pile. • that are made .
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... in figure below 1 If you use any of the types of labels designed for a period of labels to avoid 1 Do not use with any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels 1 The machine will be able to your machine. 8 Labels should be arranged so that is acrylic-based since this...drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in contact with a laser printer. Do not feed a label sheet through the machine more stable at the high temperatures in this machine must be damaged. • Label sheets ...
... in figure below 1 If you use any of the types of labels designed for a period of labels to avoid 1 Do not use with any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels 1 The machine will be able to your machine. 8 Labels should be arranged so that is acrylic-based since this...drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in contact with a laser printer. Do not feed a label sheet through the machine more stable at the high temperatures in this machine must be damaged. • Label sheets ...
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... output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. 1 f Choose the following from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size A4 Letter Legal 1 Executive A5 B5 B6 A6 Folio 1 JIS B5 A5 Long Edge 1 Legal or Folio size paper is not...
... output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. 1 f Choose the following from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size A4 Letter Legal 1 Executive A5 B5 B6 A6 Folio 1 JIS B5 A5 Long Edge 1 Legal or Folio size paper is not...
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... Chapter 2. a Open the back cover (face-up output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size 1 Width: Length: 76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.) 116 to 406.4 mm (4.6 to 16 in.) You can use all paper sizes...
... Chapter 2. a Open the back cover (face-up output tray is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size 1 Width: Length: 76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.) 116 to 406.4 mm (4.6 to 16 in.) You can use all paper sizes...
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... Media Type Letter Envelopes Paper Source Env. Thin Env. Printing Methods f Choose the following from each page that are not listed in the printer driver, such as shown in Step e. Thick Label Manual Note • When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 for the Paper Size. ...green levers that were pulled down list menu of labels or envelope as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... (for Windows® printer driver) or Manage Custom Sizes... (for each drop-down in step b back to their original positions. 18 For more information on envelope sizes,...
... Media Type Letter Envelopes Paper Source Env. Thin Env. Printing Methods f Choose the following from each page that are not listed in the printer driver, such as shown in Step e. Thick Label Manual Note • When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 for the Paper Size. ...green levers that were pulled down list menu of labels or envelope as Envelope #9 or Envelope C6, choose User Defined... (for Windows® printer driver) or Manage Custom Sizes... (for each drop-down in step b back to their original positions. 18 For more information on envelope sizes,...
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... the paper is completely inserted to clear them on page 105. If you use the manual duplex function, it . Printing Methods Duplex printing 1 1 The supplied printer drivers for printing on both sides of the paper 1 If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. If paper is curled, straighten it... it may be paper jams or poor print quality. (If there is possible that the paper tray is not feeding properly, it back in the printer driver.
... the paper is completely inserted to clear them on page 105. If you use the manual duplex function, it . Printing Methods Duplex printing 1 1 The supplied printer drivers for printing on both sides of the paper 1 If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. If paper is curled, straighten it... it may be paper jams or poor print quality. (If there is possible that the paper tray is not feeding properly, it back in the printer driver.
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... Paper Recycled Paper Tray 1 Manual Duplex / Booklet Duplex Duplex Type in Duplex Settings There are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Printing Methods Automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) If you are four options for each menu of the paper automatically. 21
... Paper Recycled Paper Tray 1 Manual Duplex / Booklet Duplex Duplex Type in Duplex Settings There are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Printing Methods Automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) If you are four options for each menu of the paper automatically. 21
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... jam. Very thin or thick paper is not recommended. 22 The machine will print all the even-numbered pages on one side of the printer driver. Paper Size You can use all the paper sizes specified for the tray you are using. Media Type You ...envelopes and labels. Paper Source Tray 1 Manual Duplex / Booklet Duplex (Manual) Duplex Type in Duplex Settings There are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see Manual Duplex Printing on page 47. 1 1 a Choose the following settings from each orientation. (See Duplex / Booklet on page 28.) ...
... jam. Very thin or thick paper is not recommended. 22 The machine will print all the even-numbered pages on one side of the printer driver. Paper Size You can use all the paper sizes specified for the tray you are using. Media Type You ...envelopes and labels. Paper Source Tray 1 Manual Duplex / Booklet Duplex (Manual) Duplex Type in Duplex Settings There are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see Manual Duplex Printing on page 47. 1 1 a Choose the following settings from each orientation. (See Duplex / Booklet on page 28.) ...
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... supported versions of this format is software that a particular machine needs. The latest printer driver can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. (If you want to the format that translates data from http://solutions.brother.com/ or a link on the supplied CD-ROM. 2 Depending on Linux distributions, the...
... supported versions of this format is software that a particular machine needs. The latest printer driver can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. (If you want to the format that translates data from http://solutions.brother.com/ or a link on the supplied CD-ROM. 2 Depending on Linux distributions, the...
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Driver and Software You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer: Paper Size Orientation Copies 2 Media Type Resolution Print Settings Multiple Page ...; Density Adjustment 1 Error Message Printout 1 Improve Print Output Skip Blank Page Print Profiles 1 1 These settings are not available with the Macintosh printer driver. 2 These settings are only available for the...
Driver and Software You can change the following printer settings when you print from your computer: Paper Size Orientation Copies 2 Media Type Resolution Print Settings Multiple Page ...; Density Adjustment 1 Error Message Printout 1 Improve Print Output Skip Blank Page Print Profiles 1 1 These settings are not available with the Macintosh printer driver. 2 These settings are only available for the...
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...by clicking the illustration on your chosen settings. c Choose Paper Source (3). Driver and Software Features in the printer driver (for Windows®) 2 (For more information, see the Help text in the printer driver.) Note 2 • The screens in the General tab of the Basic tab. 1 4 2 3...Orientation, Copies, Media Type, Resolution and Print Settings (1). The screens on your computer will vary depending on the left side of the Printer Properties dialog box. To return to apply your operating system. • You can also change settings by clicking Printing Preferences...
...by clicking the illustration on your chosen settings. c Choose Paper Source (3). Driver and Software Features in the printer driver (for Windows®) 2 (For more information, see the Help text in the printer driver.) Note 2 • The screens in the General tab of the Basic tab. 1 4 2 3...Orientation, Copies, Media Type, Resolution and Print Settings (1). The screens on your computer will vary depending on the left side of the Printer Properties dialog box. To return to apply your operating system. • You can also change settings by clicking Printing Preferences...
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Then the printer driver will be selected. Portrait Long Edge (Left) Long Edge (Right) Short Edge (Top) Short Edge (Bottom) Landscape Long Edge (Top) Long Edge (Bottom) Short ... you choose Duplex or Duplex (Manual), the Duplex Settings... Duplex / Booklet When you want to do duplex printing, use these options. • Duplex (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) The machine prints on both sides of duplex binding direction available for binding in NxN pages option is selected, the Print cut...
Then the printer driver will be selected. Portrait Long Edge (Left) Long Edge (Right) Short Edge (Top) Short Edge (Bottom) Landscape Long Edge (Top) Long Edge (Bottom) Short ... you choose Duplex or Duplex (Manual), the Duplex Settings... Duplex / Booklet When you want to do duplex printing, use these options. • Duplex (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) The machine prints on both sides of duplex binding direction available for binding in NxN pages option is selected, the Print cut...
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... still allows you to fold at the center of the print output without having to change the order of the page number. 2 • Booklet (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) The machine prints on both sides of the paper automatically. • Booklet (Manual) The machine prints all the even numbered sides...
... still allows you to fold at the center of the print output without having to change the order of the page number. 2 • Booklet (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) The machine prints on both sides of the paper automatically. • Booklet (Manual) The machine prints all the even numbered sides...
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...button on the frequency of a document as forms, company logos, letterhead formats or invoices. While the machine is in Printer Function: Use Reprint Sleep Time Macro (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Density Adjustment Error Message Printout Improve Print Output Skip Blank ... / HL-2270DW only) 2 You can set the Resolution to prevent other people from your machine use the saved macro as though it in the driver. Note If you choose Printer Default, the timeout setting will be altered in memory. When you want to HQ 1200...
...button on the frequency of a document as forms, company logos, letterhead formats or invoices. While the machine is in Printer Function: Use Reprint Sleep Time Macro (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Density Adjustment Error Message Printout Improve Print Output Skip Blank ... / HL-2270DW only) 2 You can set the Resolution to prevent other people from your machine use the saved macro as though it in the driver. Note If you choose Printer Default, the timeout setting will be altered in memory. When you want to HQ 1200...
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...Page is below 30% or ghosting may not reduce ghosting for all types of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thin setting. • Improve Toner Fixing If you are using the machine in Resolution 33 Selections are printing only... • N in 1 and 1 in NxN pages in Multiple Page • Duplex (Manual), Booklet, Booklet (Manual) and Duplex with Binding Offset in Duplex / Booklet • (HL-2240D only) Duplex with HQ 1200 in a high humidity environment this setting may reduce ghosting on paper may be improved.
...Page is below 30% or ghosting may not reduce ghosting for all types of paper, test a small quantity to make sure that you change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thin setting. • Improve Toner Fixing If you are using the machine in Resolution 33 Selections are printing only... • N in 1 and 1 in NxN pages in Multiple Page • Duplex (Manual), Booklet, Booklet (Manual) and Duplex with Binding Offset in Duplex / Booklet • (HL-2240D only) Duplex with HQ 1200 in a high humidity environment this setting may reduce ghosting on paper may be improved.