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... 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 driver ...23 Features in the printer driver...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 items 67 Toner cartridge ...70 Drum unit ...76 ii
... 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 driver ...23 Features in the printer driver...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 items 67 Toner cartridge ...70 Drum unit ...76 ii
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... TONER (Stop mode) Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 71. CARTRIDGE ERROR The drum unit assembly is indicated. REPLACE TONER (Continue mode) The machine continues printing until the LED indicates TONER ENDED. Buy a new toner cartridge and have it back in. See Toner cartridge on page 70. Control Panel LEDs Machine Status TONER LOW The toner cartridge...
... TONER (Stop mode) Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 71. CARTRIDGE ERROR The drum unit assembly is indicated. REPLACE TONER (Continue mode) The machine continues printing until the LED indicates TONER ENDED. Buy a new toner cartridge and have it back in. See Toner cartridge on page 70. Control Panel LEDs Machine Status TONER LOW The toner cartridge...
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Order No.DR-420 66 4 Routine Maintenance 4 You will need to clean the machine regularly and replace the consumable items. Replacing consumable items 4 The machine will indicate when it is time to replace the consumable items. (See LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on page 53) 4 Consumables 4 Toner cartridge See Toner cartridge on page 70 Order No.TN-420, TN-450 Drum unit See Drum unit on page 76.
Order No.DR-420 66 4 Routine Maintenance 4 You will need to clean the machine regularly and replace the consumable items. Replacing consumable items 4 The machine will indicate when it is time to replace the consumable items. (See LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) on page 53) 4 Consumables 4 Toner cartridge See Toner cartridge on page 70 Order No.TN-420, TN-450 Drum unit See Drum unit on page 76.
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See 4 Cleaning on page 82 for the printer to cool down before replacing the consumable items. WARNING DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. Wait at least 10 minutes for how to clean the machine. DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type... of the machine. Be careful not to inhale toner. It could explode, resulting in the illustrations. 67 CAUTION HOT SURFACE • After you have just used the printer, some internal parts will be extremely hot. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. Routine...
See 4 Cleaning on page 82 for the printer to cool down before replacing the consumable items. WARNING DO NOT put a toner cartridge into a fire. Wait at least 10 minutes for how to clean the machine. DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type... of the machine. Be careful not to inhale toner. It could explode, resulting in the illustrations. 67 CAUTION HOT SURFACE • After you have just used the printer, some internal parts will be extremely hot. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. Routine...
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... • We recommend that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your investment and obtain premium performance from the Brother machine, we strongly recommend the use only genuine Brother brand replacement toner cartridges. To protect your machine. Our warranty coverage does not ...NOT touch the shaded parts shown in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on page 82. 68 Routine Maintenance IMPORTANT • Brother strongly recommends that you clean the machine when you replace the consumables. ...
... • We recommend that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your investment and obtain premium performance from the Brother machine, we strongly recommend the use only genuine Brother brand replacement toner cartridges. To protect your machine. Our warranty coverage does not ...NOT touch the shaded parts shown in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on page 82. 68 Routine Maintenance IMPORTANT • Brother strongly recommends that you clean the machine when you replace the consumables. ...
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...you put it into the machine. When you want to the brother collection program. Note • Be sure to seal up the used toner cartridge tightly in a suitable bag so that you use only genuine Brother toner cartridges. If drum unit is exposed to local regulations, keeping it... separate from domestic waste. Routine Maintenance • DO NOT unpack a spare toner cartridge until immediately before you put it ...
...you put it into the machine. When you want to the brother collection program. Note • Be sure to seal up the used toner cartridge tightly in a suitable bag so that you use only genuine Brother toner cartridges. If drum unit is exposed to local regulations, keeping it... separate from domestic waste. Routine Maintenance • DO NOT unpack a spare toner cartridge until immediately before you put it ...
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... this pattern. To replace the toner cartridge, see Replacing the toner cartridge on the page and the print density setting. 4 • If you get a Replace Toner indication. Note • The Toner LED will print approximately 2,600 pages. Approximate cartridge yield is declared in . 1 The starter toner cartridge will print approximately 700 pages, the Standard toner cartridges will print approximately 1,200 pages...
... this pattern. To replace the toner cartridge, see Replacing the toner cartridge on the page and the print density setting. 4 • If you get a Replace Toner indication. Note • The Toner LED will print approximately 2,600 pages. Approximate cartridge yield is declared in . 1 The starter toner cartridge will print approximately 700 pages, the Standard toner cartridges will print approximately 1,200 pages...
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b Open the front cover. a Make sure that the machine is turned on page 67. c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 71 Leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to cool down. Routine Maintenance REPLACE TONER 4 The machine will reset the REPLACE TONER mode. 4 Replacing the toner cartridge 4 Before you replace the toner cartridge. A new and unused genuine Brother toner cartridge will stop printing until you replace the toner cartridges, see Before replacing the consumable items on .
b Open the front cover. a Make sure that the machine is turned on page 67. c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 71 Leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to cool down. Routine Maintenance REPLACE TONER 4 The machine will reset the REPLACE TONER mode. 4 Replacing the toner cartridge 4 Before you replace the toner cartridge. A new and unused genuine Brother toner cartridge will stop printing until you replace the toner cartridges, see Before replacing the consumable items on .
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Hold the cartridge level with both hands and gently shake it from side to side several times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 72 Routine Maintenance d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 4 e Unpack the new toner cartridge.
Hold the cartridge level with both hands and gently shake it from side to side several times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 72 Routine Maintenance d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 4 e Unpack the new toner cartridge.
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Routine Maintenance f Pull off the protective cover. 4 g Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you put it lock into place. If you hear it in properly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. 73
Routine Maintenance f Pull off the protective cover. 4 g Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you put it lock into place. If you hear it in properly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. 73
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Note DO NOT turn off the machine's power switch or open the front cover until the Ready LED lights up. 74 If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. Close the front cover. i Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. Routine Maintenance h Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times. 4 1 Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1).
Note DO NOT turn off the machine's power switch or open the front cover until the Ready LED lights up. 74 If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. Close the front cover. i Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. Routine Maintenance h Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times. 4 1 Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1).
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The machine will stop printing until you replace the toner cartridge with a new one when the LEDs indicate REPLACE TONER. Continue mode To force the machine to continue printing after the LEDs indicate REPLACE TONER, press Go seven times to enter Continue mode (all the LEDs flash ... the print may appear faint. Ready mode When you replace the toner cartridge with a new one . See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 71. 75 TONER ENDED 4 The machine stops printing until you replace the toner cartridge with a new one , the machine returns to the default setting (Stop ...
The machine will stop printing until you replace the toner cartridge with a new one when the LEDs indicate REPLACE TONER. Continue mode To force the machine to continue printing after the LEDs indicate REPLACE TONER, press Go seven times to enter Continue mode (all the LEDs flash ... the print may appear faint. Ready mode When you replace the toner cartridge with a new one . See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 71. 75 TONER ENDED 4 The machine stops printing until you replace the toner cartridge with a new one , the machine returns to the default setting (Stop ...
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b Open the front cover. 4 c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 78 Leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to reset the drum counter by completing the following steps: a Make sure that the machine is turned on page 67. When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you replace the drum unit, see Before replacing the consumable items on and the Drum LED is flashing. Routine Maintenance Replacing the drum unit 4 Before you need to cool down.
b Open the front cover. 4 c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 78 Leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to reset the drum counter by completing the following steps: a Make sure that the machine is turned on page 67. When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you replace the drum unit, see Before replacing the consumable items on and the Drum LED is flashing. Routine Maintenance Replacing the drum unit 4 Before you need to cool down.
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Routine Maintenance d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 4 e Unpack the new drum unit. 79
Routine Maintenance d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 4 e Unpack the new drum unit. 79
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Routine Maintenance f Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you put the cartridge in properly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. 4 g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into place. If you hear it lock into the machine. Do not close the front cover yet. 80
Routine Maintenance f Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you put the cartridge in properly, the green lock lever will lift automatically. 4 g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into place. If you hear it lock into the machine. Do not close the front cover yet. 80
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i Close the front cover. Once all the LEDs light up. j Make sure that the Drum LED is now off. 81 Routine Maintenance h Press and hold down Go for about 4 seconds until all four LEDs are lit, release Go. 4 IMPORTANT Do not reset the drum counter when you only replace the toner cartridge.
i Close the front cover. Once all the LEDs light up. j Make sure that the Drum LED is now off. 81 Routine Maintenance h Press and hold down Go for about 4 seconds until all four LEDs are lit, release Go. 4 IMPORTANT Do not reset the drum counter when you only replace the toner cartridge.
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Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. 4 Be careful not to clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with toner, clean the inside of the machine. IMPORTANT Use neutral detergents. If printed pages are stained with a dry, lint-free cloth. Routine Maintenance ... the machine with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the surface of flammable substance to inhale toner. WARNING DO NOT use cleaning materials that you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type of spray, or any type ...
Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. 4 Be careful not to clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with toner, clean the inside of the machine. IMPORTANT Use neutral detergents. If printed pages are stained with a dry, lint-free cloth. Routine Maintenance ... the machine with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the surface of flammable substance to inhale toner. WARNING DO NOT use cleaning materials that you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure that contain ammonia, alcohol, any type of spray, or any type ...
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b Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 4 4 IMPORTANT • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows: a Open the front cover and leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 84 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the corona wire If you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to cool down.
b Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 4 4 IMPORTANT • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you have print quality problems, clean the corona wire as follows: a Open the front cover and leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. 84 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the corona wire If you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • To prevent damage to cool down.
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d Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. Routine Maintenance c Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times. 4 1 Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1). Close the front cover. 85
d Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. Routine Maintenance c Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from right to left and left to right several times. 4 1 Note Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (1). Close the front cover. 85
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Upon completion please discard the used paper. Leave the machine turned off the machine's power switch. b Open the front cover. 4 c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 89 j Repeat steps c to the Ready mode. Disconnect all the cables, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. If the problem is not solved yet, follow the steps below: a Turn off for at least 10 minutes to cool down. Routine Maintenance i When the machine has finished cleaning it returns to i two more times using a new blank sheet of paper each time.
Upon completion please discard the used paper. Leave the machine turned off the machine's power switch. b Open the front cover. 4 c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 89 j Repeat steps c to the Ready mode. Disconnect all the cables, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. If the problem is not solved yet, follow the steps below: a Turn off for at least 10 minutes to cool down. Routine Maintenance i When the machine has finished cleaning it returns to i two more times using a new blank sheet of paper each time.