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... HL-2230 HL-2240 HL-2240D HL-2242D HL-2250DN HL-2270DW For visually-impaired users You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the machine. Version A USA/CAN Please visit us at http://solutions.brother...
... HL-2230 HL-2240 HL-2240D HL-2242D HL-2250DN HL-2270DW For visually-impaired users You can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the machine. Version A USA/CAN Please visit us at http://solutions.brother...
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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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...the Status Monitor 100 Paper handling ...102 Paper jams and how to clear them ...104 Improving the print quality...111 Solving print problems ...118 Network problems (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 119 Other problems ...119 For Macintosh with USB ...119 A Appendix 120 Machine specifications...120 ... 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
...the Status Monitor 100 Paper handling ...102 Paper jams and how to clear them ...104 Improving the print quality...111 Solving print problems ...118 Network problems (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 119 Other problems ...119 For Macintosh with USB ...119 A Appendix 120 Machine specifications...120 ... 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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... Acceptable paper and other print media 1 1 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are as follows: 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 the same time because ...it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software...
... Acceptable paper and other print media 1 1 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are as follows: 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 the same time because ...it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your software...
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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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...ink that can withstand the temperature of the machine's fusing process 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 6 Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NOT use inkjet paper because it sealed. ...textured • that is extremely smooth or shiny • that is curled or warped 1 1 1 A curl 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 is...
...ink that can withstand the temperature of the machine's fusing process 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit). If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. 6 Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NOT use inkjet paper because it sealed. ...textured • that is extremely smooth or shiny • that is curled or warped 1 1 1 A curl 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 is...
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...in figure below 7 You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser machine. Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be suitable 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 of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have raised writing on them) or...
...in figure below 7 You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser machine. Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be suitable 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 of a baggy construction, not sharply creased, embossed (have raised writing on them) or...
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Printing Methods • with each side folded as shown in figure below 1 If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications... be exposed between the labels. Labels 1 The machine will be able to your machine will print on most types of 0.1 seconds. Using labels with any part of labels to the drum unit or rollers ...and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should have an adhesive that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual ...
Printing Methods • with each side folded as shown in figure below 1 If you use any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications... be exposed between the labels. Labels 1 The machine will be able to your machine will print on most types of 0.1 seconds. Using labels with any part of labels to the drum unit or rollers ...and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should have an adhesive that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual ...
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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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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 completely inserted into ...the machine. 11 d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray and make sure: The paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b). 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...
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 completely inserted into ...the machine. 11 d Put the paper tray firmly back in the tray and make sure: The paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b). 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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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 ... and Canada. Media Type Plain Paper Paper Source Thin Paper Recycled Paper Tray 1 For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Printing Methods e Lift 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 ... and Canada. Media Type Plain Paper Paper Source Thin Paper Recycled Paper Tray 1 For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Printing Methods e Lift up the support flap 1 to the machine. 12
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b Open the manual feed slot cover. 13 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. 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.
b Open the manual feed slot cover. 13 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. 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.
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... up. • Make sure that you are going to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to use. 1 d Using both hands, slide the ... feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put any one time, as it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper...
... up. • Make sure that you are going to be ejected without being printed on the manual feed slot. Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to use. 1 d Using both hands, slide the ... feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go. Printing Methods c Using both hands, put any one time, as it is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper...
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...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 the Manual Feed mode when you want... to print. g After the printed page comes out of the machine, put paper in Chapter 2. Printing Methods e Choose the following from the manual feed slot through to the back of the machine...
...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 the Manual Feed mode when you want... to print. g After the printed page comes out of the machine, put paper in Chapter 2. Printing Methods e Choose the following from the manual feed slot through to the back of the machine...
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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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... at any Media (paper, envelope and so on) in the manual feed slot before the machine is straight and in the proper position on . 17 Printing Methods d Using both hands, put any one time, as it in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When... paper guides to the width of the paper that has previously been used or is missing any labels. • If you are going to be printed face up. • Make sure that the full sheet of labels or the envelope is in the Ready mode, the media may not be ejected...
... at any Media (paper, envelope and so on) in the manual feed slot before the machine is straight and in the proper position on . 17 Printing Methods d Using both hands, put any one time, as it in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When... paper guides to the width of the paper that has previously been used or is missing any labels. • If you are going to be printed face up. • Make sure that the full sheet of labels or the envelope is in the Ready mode, the media may not be ejected...