Brother HL-1218W User manual

Unpack the machine and check the components
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the
correct installation procedure.
NOTE:
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres
long.
Remove the packing materials and install the toner cartridge
Load paper in the paper tray
Connect the machine to your computer/mobile device
Connect the power cord and turn on the machine
Inbox Toner Cartridge A5 Long Edge Paper Input
Support
USB Interface Cable
CD‑ROM Quick Setup Guide and Product Safety Guide
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• Windows®PC with a CD-ROM drive, go to step 4A
• Windows®PC without a CD-ROM drive, go to step 4B
• Macintosh, go to step 4B
• Mobile device users with a WPS/AOSS™-supported access point/router, go to step 4C
Back Front
POWER OFF READY SLEEP
DEEP SLEEP
WARMING UP
COOLING DOWN
RECEIVING DATA
DATA REMAINING TONER LOW REPLACE TONER PAPER JAM DRUM END SOON REPLACE DRUM
Dimmed 1 second interval 0.5 second interval
Printer LED Indications Blinking: or ON: OFF:
Adjust the paper guides to fit
the paper being used.
To use A5 Long Edge paper.
Secure Network Access
Your machine’s default password is on the label on the back of the machine
(preceded by “Pwd”).
We strongly recommend you change it to protect your machine from
unauthorised access.
Quick Setup Guide
HL‑1218W
The latest manuals are available at the Brother
Solutions Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals.
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Version A
CHN-ENG

Configuration using the CD-ROM (Windows®)
Follow the on-screen
instructions until the
Connection Type screen
appears.
Finish
4A
Download the full driver and software package from the Brother Solutions Center.
(For Windows®) solutions.brother.com/windows
(For Macintosh) solutions.brother.com/mac
After you download the driver and software package, follow the on-screen instructions until the Connection Type screen appears. Refer to 4A Configuration using the CD-ROM
(Windows®).
If your wireless LAN access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS/AOSS™), you can set up your machine without using a computer.
Connection Type
Print using your mobile device
For USB Connection
For Wireless Network Connection
We recommend preparing a USB cable
to use temporarily during the wireless
setup.
Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue
installation.
NOTE:
If connection is unsuccessful, repeat this step.
One-push wireless setup for mobile devices
Wireless Network Connection
[Recommended]
Select this option if you have a USB cable to
use temporarily for wireless setup.
Select this option if you do not have a USB cable.
Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue
installation.
NOTE:
If connection is unsuccessful, repeat this step.
Configuration without using the CD-ROM (Windows®without CD-ROM drive or Macintosh)
4C
4B
Wireless setup is now complete.
NOTE:
Before you can use your machine with your mobile device, download
“Brother iPrint&Scan.”
Finish
Press the WPS or AOSS™ button on your
wireless LAN access point/router.
Press and hold the WiFi button on your
machine for about 2 seconds. The WiFi
button will light up when connected.
Download “Brother iPrint&Scan” to start using your machine with mobile devices.
solutions.brother.com/ips
NOTE:
If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer (My Computer).
(For Windows®8: click the (File Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
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