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... driver before you use the machine. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy in all countries. 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. Note: Not all models are...
... driver before you use the machine. Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you can find a printed copy in all countries. 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. Note: Not all models are...
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...(HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 21 Manual duplex printing ...22 2 Driver and Software 23 Printer driver ...23 Features in the printer driver (for Windows 25 Features in the printer driver (for Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver ...51 Printer driver for Windows® ...51 Printer ...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...
...(HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only 21 Manual duplex printing ...22 2 Driver and Software 23 Printer driver ...23 Features in the printer driver (for Windows 25 Features in the printer driver (for Macintosh 39 Uninstalling the printer driver ...51 Printer driver for Windows® ...51 Printer ...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...
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...must choose the same paper size from your software application 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 vary according to make sure that the paper ..., recycled paper, labels or envelopes. You can jump to 28 lb) Recycled paper Tray 1 p p Manual p p DX p p Choose the media type from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper 3 Media type Plain paper 75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the...
...must choose the same paper size from your software application 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 vary according to make sure that the paper ..., recycled paper, labels or envelopes. You can jump to 28 lb) Recycled paper Tray 1 p p Manual p p DX p p Choose the media type from the printer driver Plain Paper Recycled Paper 3 Media type Plain paper 75 to 105 g/m2 (20 to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the...
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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 to 43 lb) Thin paper Thin Paper p p p 60 to 75 g/m2(16 to 20 lb) ...
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 to 43 lb) Thin paper Thin Paper p p p 60 to 75 g/m2(16 to 20 lb) ...
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... 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 of envelopes to make sure the print results are not folded down...envelopes from a supplier who understands that are what you will be suitable for your machine. Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be using the envelopes in a laser machine. However, some envelopes may 1 have feed and print-quality problems because of baggy or flimsy...
... 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 of envelopes to make sure the print results are not folded down...envelopes from a supplier who understands that are what you will be suitable for your machine. Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be using the envelopes in a laser machine. However, some envelopes may 1 have feed and print-quality problems because of baggy or flimsy...
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... must be able to the drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this specification may not feed or print properly and... may stick to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit) for use with a laser printer. Labels exceeding this User's Guide. Adhesives should have an adhesive that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape. Types of labels to...
... must be able to the drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems. No adhesive should be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this specification may not feed or print properly and... may stick to withstand a temperature of 200 degrees centigrade (392 degrees Fahrenheit) for use with a laser printer. Labels exceeding this User's Guide. Adhesives should have an adhesive that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or an unusual shape. Types of labels to...
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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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... each drop-down , the machine has a straight paper path from each page that you want to print. g After the printed page comes out 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 Chapter...
... each drop-down , the machine has a straight paper path from each page that you want to print. g After the printed page comes out 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 Chapter...
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...; Paper Source Env. For more information on envelope sizes, see Paper size on page 127. g Send the print data to the machine. in Macintosh printer drivers. i When you want to print. Thick Label Manual Note • When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 for the Paper Size. ...• For other envelopes that are not listed in the printer driver, such as shown in Windows® printer driver or Manage Custom Sizes... Repeat for Macintosh printer driver). Printing Methods f Choose the following from each page that you have finished printing, reset ...
...; Paper Source Env. For more information on envelope sizes, see Paper size on page 127. g Send the print data to the machine. in Macintosh printer drivers. i When you want to print. Thick Label Manual Note • When you use Envelope #10, choose Com-10 for the Paper Size. ...• For other envelopes that are not listed in the printer driver, such as shown in Windows® printer driver or Manage Custom Sizes... Repeat for Macintosh printer driver). Printing Methods f Choose the following from each page that you have finished printing, reset ...
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.... Guidelines for Windows® 2000 or greater and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or greater all enable duplex printing. 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 and then put it back in the printer driver. If you use the manual duplex function, it . For more information about how to curl, replace the paper. When you have a print...
.... Guidelines for Windows® 2000 or greater and Mac OS X 10.4.11 or greater all enable duplex printing. 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 and then put it back in the printer driver. If you use the manual duplex function, it . For more information about how to curl, replace the paper. When you have a print...
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... Manual Duplex / Booklet Duplex Duplex Type in Duplex Settings There are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL2250DN / HL-2270DW only) on page 28.) For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Duplex Settings You can ...for binding. (See Duplex / Booklet on page 48. b Send the print data to the machine. Printing Methods Automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) 1 1 If you are four options for each menu of the paper automatically. 21 a Choose the following settings from...
... Manual Duplex / Booklet Duplex Duplex Type in Duplex Settings There are using the Macintosh Printer Driver, see Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL2250DN / HL-2270DW only) on page 28.) For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Duplex Settings You can ...for binding. (See Duplex / Booklet on page 48. b Send the print data to the machine. Printing Methods Automatic duplex printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) 1 1 If you are four options for each menu of the paper automatically. 21 a Choose the following settings from...
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.... b Send the print data to print the odd-numbered pages. 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 can ... 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 28.) For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you...
.... b Send the print data to print the odd-numbered pages. 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 can ... 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 28.) For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you...
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... released after the initial release of this format is page description language (PDL). 2 2 The printer drivers for Linux may be available. Note • For more information about Linux printer driver, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. • The printer driver for the supported versions of Windows® and Macintosh are on the CD...
... released after the initial release of this format is page description language (PDL). 2 2 The printer drivers for Linux may be available. Note • For more information about Linux printer driver, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. • The printer driver for the supported versions of Windows® and Macintosh are on the CD...
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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 not available with the HL-2230, HL-2240, HL-2240D and HL-2242D. 24
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 not available with the HL-2230, HL-2240, HL-2240D and HL-2242D. 24
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... the illustration on your computer will vary depending on the left side of the Printer Properties dialog box. 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 a Choose...
... the illustration on your computer will vary depending on the left side of the Printer Properties dialog box. 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 a Choose...
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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 inches or millimeters. 28 Then the printer driver will be selected. Portrait Long Edge (Left) Long Edge (Right) Short Edge...
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 inches or millimeters. 28 Then the printer driver will be selected. Portrait Long Edge (Left) Long Edge (Right) Short Edge...
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... 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 pages. • Binding Offset When you check Binding Offset, you to fold at the...button becomes available to re-install the paper. Paper Source 2 You can also specify the offset for printing from 1 to 15. Then the printer driver will arrange the document according to the correct page number and allows you can choose Auto Select, Tray1, Manual and specify separate trays for...
... 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 pages. • Binding Offset When you check Binding Offset, you to fold at the...button becomes available to re-install the paper. Paper Source 2 You can also specify the offset for printing from 1 to 15. Then the printer driver will arrange the document according to the correct page number and allows you can choose Auto Select, Tray1, Manual and specify separate trays for...
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...printing speed for a certain period of time, it were turned off. Intelligent Sleep Mode automatically adjusts to it in Printer Function: Use Reprint Sleep Time Macro (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Density Adjustment Error Message Printout Improve Print Output Skip Blank ...pressing Go will automatically wake up the machine to prevent changes being made. You can also execute the saved macro (you choose Printer Default, the timeout setting will save a page of a document as an overlay on page 60. This will be altered in ...
...printing speed for a certain period of time, it were turned off. Intelligent Sleep Mode automatically adjusts to it in Printer Function: Use Reprint Sleep Time Macro (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only) Density Adjustment Error Message Printout Improve Print Output Skip Blank ...pressing Go will automatically wake up the machine to prevent changes being made. You can also execute the saved macro (you choose Printer Default, the timeout setting will save a page of a document as an overlay on page 60. This will be altered in ...
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...printer driver setting in Resolution 33 Note This feature does not work when you choose the following features: • Use Watermark • Header-Footer Print • 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... choose whether the machine reports problems by printing an error page. If this selection does not provide enough improvement, change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting. Reduce Ghosting If you are using the machine in a high...
...printer driver setting in Resolution 33 Note This feature does not work when you choose the following features: • Use Watermark • Header-Footer Print • 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... choose whether the machine reports problems by printing an error page. If this selection does not provide enough improvement, change the printer driver setting in Media Type to a thick setting. Reduce Ghosting If you are using the machine in a high...
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Select the desired profile and click OK to configure the desirable print settings easily. Edit a profile (2) You can edit and save a new print profile. Restore default profiles (3) Click to restore all the default print profiles. Always show Print Profile tab first (4) When you always want to show the Print Profiles tab first, select this check box. 34 Driver and Software Print Profiles tab 2 2 1 2 3 4 Print Profiles (1) The printer driver of the machine has the preset print profiles.
Select the desired profile and click OK to configure the desirable print settings easily. Edit a profile (2) You can edit and save a new print profile. Restore default profiles (3) Click to restore all the default print profiles. Always show Print Profile tab first (4) When you always want to show the Print Profiles tab first, select this check box. 34 Driver and Software Print Profiles tab 2 2 1 2 3 4 Print Profiles (1) The printer driver of the machine has the preset print profiles.