Brother HL-2035 User manual

STEP 1
STEP 2
Setup is Complete!
Quick Setup Guide
How to use the printer, see the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
Setting Up the Machine
Installing the Printer Driver
Laser Printer
HL-2035
Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please
read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for proper set up and installation instructions.
Keep this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and
easy reference at all times.
Version 1
ENG

1 Symbols used in this guide
Warning Electrical Hazard
Hot Surface
Caution
Warnings tell you what to do
to prevent possible personal
injury.
Electrical Hazard icons alert
you to a possible electrical
shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you
not to touch machine parts
that are hot.
Cautions specify procedures
you must follow or avoid to
prevent possible damage to
the printer or other objects.
Improper Setup
Note
User's Guide
Improper Setup icons alert
you to devices and
operations that are not
compatible with the printer.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that
may arise or give tips about
how the current operation
works with other features.
Indicates reference to the
User's Guide which is on the
CD-ROM we have supplied.

Table of Contents
1
Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 2
To Use the Printer Safely........................................................................................................................ 2
Regulations ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Getting Started
Carton Components ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 7
Printer LED Indications ................................................................................................................................ 7
Supplied CD-ROM ....................................................................................................................................... 8
STEP 1— Setting Up the Machine
Put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive..................................................................................................... 9
Installing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly................................................................................ 10
Loading paper in the paper tray ................................................................................................................. 11
Printing a test page .................................................................................................................................... 12
STEP 2— Installing the Printer Driver
Windows®
For USB interface cable users .................................................................................................................. 14
Macintosh®
For USB interface cable users .................................................................................................................. 16
For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater users............................................................................................... 16
For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 users.............................................................................................................. 18
Other Information
Consumables ............................................................................................................................................. 19
Repacking Information
Shipment of the printer............................................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 of the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM

Safety Precautions
2
To Use the Printer Safely
Warning
There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the inside of the printer, make sure that
you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet.
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. DO NOT touch the
shaded parts shown in the illustration when you open the front or back cover of the printer.
DO NOT remove or damage the caution label located on or around the fuser.
DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite
inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free
cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Inside the printer
(Front View)
Inside the printer
(Back View)

Safety Precautions
3
DO NOT use flammable substances or any type of spray to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing
this may cause a fire or electrical shock. Refer to the User's Guide for how to clean the machine.

Safety Precautions
4
Regulations
Important
A shielded interface cable should be used in order to
ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital
device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
Radio interference (220-240 volt model only)
This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication
22)/Class B.
Before you use this product, make sure that you use
the following interface cable.
1. A USB cable.
The cable must not be more than 2 meters long.
EC Declaration of Conformity
IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 volt model
only)
This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in
IEC 60825-1 specifications. The label shown below is
attached in countries where it is needed.
This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which
produces invisible laser radiation in the scanner unit.
You should not open the scanner unit under any
circumstances.
Caution
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
For Finland and Sweden
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT
Varoitus!
Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä
käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa
käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle
näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle.
Varning
Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna
Bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren
utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider
gränsen för laserklass 1.
Internal laser radiation
IMPORTANT - For Your Safety
To ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug
must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power
outlet that is properly grounded through the normal
household wiring.
Extension cords used with this printer must be three-
pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper
grounding. Incorrectly wired extension cords may
cause personal injury and equipment damage.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily
does not imply that the power is grounded and that
the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if
in any doubt about the effective grounding of the
power, call a qualified electrician.
Maschinenlärminformations- Verordnung 3.
GPSGV (For Germany only)
Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder
weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779.
Maximum radiation power: 10 mW
Wave length: 780 - 800 nm
Laser class: Class 3B
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

Safety Precautions
5
Disconnect device
You must install this printer near a power outlet that is
easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must
disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to
shut off the power completely.
IT power system (For Norway only)
This product is also designed for an IT power system
with phase-to-phase voltage 230V.
Wiring information (for UK)
Important
If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is
approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as
the original fuse.
Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug that
does not have a cover.
Warning - This printer must be earthed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with
the following code:
If in any doubt, call a qualified electrician.
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

Getting Started
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1 Carton Components
Carton components may vary from one country to another.
Save all packing materials and the printer carton in case for any reason you must ship your printer.
1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap)
2 Control panel
3 Front Cover
4 Manual feed slot
5 Paper Tray
6 Power Switch
7 Face-down Output Tray (Top Output Tray)
The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate cable for the interface you are going to use.
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
• DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during the printer
driver installation process.
When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB
port on a keyboard or non-powered USB hub.
• USB is not supported under Windows®95 or Windows NT®4.0.
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CD-ROM
(including User’s Guide)
Quick Setup Guide
Drum unit assembly
AC power cord

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2 Control panel
For the details of the control panel, see Chapter 3 of the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
3 Printer LED Indications
1The LED will blink in a pattern of ON for 2 seconds and then OFF for 3 seconds.
1Toner LED
The Toner LED indicates when the toner is low or at the end of its life.
2Drum LED
The Drum LED indicates when the drum is nearing the end of its life.
3Error LED
The Error LED indicates when the printer is in one of the following
states:
No paper / Paper jam / Cover open
4Ready LED
The Ready LED indicates when the printer is ready or if Data is
remaining.
5Go button
Wake-up / Error recovery / Form feed / Job Cancel / Reprint
: Blinking : ON : OFF
Printer LED Sleep/OFF Warming up Ready Receiving data Print Data
remaining
Toner
Drum
Error
Ready
(Green)
Printer LED Toner low 1Toner life
end
Drum near
end of life 1
Cover open
Paper jam
No paper Drum Error Service call
Toner
(Yellow)
Drum
(Yellow)
Error
(Red)
Ready
(Green)
User's Guide
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Chapter 3
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Getting Started
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4 Supplied CD-ROM
You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM.
Initial Setup
Instructional movie for printer setup.
Install Printer Driver
Install the printer driver.
Install Other Driver or Utilities (For Windows®users)
Install optional driver.
Documentation
View the Printer User’s Guide in HTML format.
You can also view the User’s Guide in PDF format by accessing the Brother Solutions Center.
The User’s Guide in HTML format will be installed automatically when you install the driver. (For Windows®users
only) Click the Start button, Programs 1, your printer (e.g. Brother HL-2035), and then User’s Guide. If you do not
want to install the User’s Guide, choose Custom setup from Install Printer Driver, and uncheck User’s Guide
in HTML format when you install the driver.
1All Programs for Windows®XP users
On-Line Registration
Register your product on-line.
Brother Solutions Center
The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is a one-stop resource for all your printer needs.
Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, or learn about printer
solutions.
Note
For visually impaired users, we have prepared an HTML file
on the supplied CD-ROM: readme.html. This file can be read
by Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
Windows®Macintosh®
1Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater Users
2Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 Users
The menu screen is not supported by
Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2.
3View the User’s Guide in HTML
format. (See Documentation
below.)
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Setting Up the Machine
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STEP 1
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1 Put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive
For Windows®users
Improper Setup
DO NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is done when
installing the driver.
1Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The opening screen will appear
automatically.
Choose your language.
2Click Initial Setup on the menu screen.
3You can view the initial setup instructions and
follow along with the steps on pages 10 to 12.
For Macintosh®users
Improper Setup
DO NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is done when
installing the driver.
1For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 Users, go to next page.
For Mac OS®10.2.4 or greater Users, put the
supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive,
and then double-click the HL2000 icon on your
desktop. Double-click the Start Here OS X
icon. Choose your language.
2Click Initial Setup on the menu screen.
3You can view the initial setup instructions and
follow along with the steps on pages 10 to 12.

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STEP 1
2 Installing the drum unit and
toner cartridge assembly
Improper Setup
DO NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is done when
installing the driver.
1Open the front cover.
2Unpack the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly.
3Rock it from side to side several times to
distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly.
4Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
into the printer.
5Close the front cover of the printer.

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3 Loading paper in the paper
tray
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
2While pressing the paper-guide release
lever (1), slide the paper guides to fit the paper
size you are using. Make sure that the guides
are firmly in the slots.
3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
4Put paper in the paper tray. Make sure that the
paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum
paper mark (1).
5Put the paper tray firmly back into the printer.
Make sure that it is completely inserted into the
printer.
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1

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STEP 1
4 Printing a test page
Improper Setup
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
1Make sure that the printer power switch is off.
Connect the AC power cord to the printer.
2Plug the AC power cord into an AC power
outlet. Turn on the printer power switch.
3Unfold the support flap.
4After the printer has finished warming up, the
Ready LED stops blinking and stays green.
5Press the Go button. The printer prints a test
page. Check that the test page has printed
correctly.
Note
This function will not be available after the first
print job you send from your computer.

Windows®
Macintosh®
Installing the Printer Driver
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STEP 2
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface.
For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solutions Center
directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.
The screens for Windows®in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows®XP.
The screens for Mac OS®X in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS®X 10.4.
For USB interface cable users....................................................................................... 14
For USB interface cable users....................................................................................... 16
For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater users .............................................................................................. 16
For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 users.............................................................................................................. 18

Installing the Printer Driver
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STEP 2
Windows®
USB
Windows®
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1 For USB interface cable users
Note
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on
your computer, click Cancel.
Installing the driver and connecting the printer to
your computer
1Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT
connected to the printer, and then begin
installing the driver. If you have already
connected the cable, remove it.
2Click Install Printer Driver on the menu
screen.
3Click USB cable users.
Note
For Windows Vista®, when the User Account
Control screen appears, click Continue.
4When the License Agreement window
appears, click Yes if you agree to the License
Agreement.
5When this screen appears, make sure the
printer power switch is on.
Connect the USB interface cable to your
computer, and then connect it to the printer.
Click Next.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®
6Click Finish.
Note
If you want to register your product on-line, check
On-Line Registration.
For Windows®98/Me users:
The Setup is now complete.
Note
Your HL-2030 series Printer Driver has been
installed.
Now go to
For Windows®2000/XP users:
Go to ‘Setting Your Printer as the Default
Printer’.
Setting your printer as the default printer
(For Windows®2000/XP only)
1Click the Start button and then
Printers and Faxes.
2Choose the Brother Printer icon.
3Click File, and then Set as Default printer.
The setup is now complete.
Note
Your HL-2030 series Printer Driver has been
installed.

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STEP 2
Macintosh®
Macintosh®
USB
2 For USB interface cable users
For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater users
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh®and
installing the driver
1Click Install Printer Driver on the menu
screen.
2Click USB cable users and follow the
on-screen instructions. Then, restart your
Macintosh®.
3Connect the USB interface cable to your
Macintosh®, and then connect it to the printer.
Improper Setup
DO NOT connect the printer to a USB port on a
keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
4Make sure the printer power switch is on.
5Click Go, then Applications.
6Double-click the Utilities folder.
7Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
Note
For Mac OS®X 10.2 users, open the Print Center
icon.
8Click Add.

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Macintosh®
Macintosh®
USB
9Choose USB.
10 Choose the proper printer, and then click Add.
11 Click Printer Setup Utility, then
Quit Printer Setup Utility.
The setup is now complete.
Note
Your HL-2030 series Printer Driver has been
installed.

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STEP 2
Macintosh®
Macintosh®
USB
For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 users
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh®and
installing the driver
1Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. Double-click the Mac OS 9 folder.
2Double-click your language folder.
3Double-click the Printer Driver Installer icon
to install the printer driver. Follow the
on-screen instructions and restart your
Macintosh®.
4Connect the USB interface cable to your
Macintosh®, and then connect it to the printer.
Improper Setup
DO NOT connect the printer to a USB port on a
keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
5Make sure the printer power switch is on.
6From the Apple®menu, click Chooser.
7Click the Brother Laser icon. On the right side
of the Chooser, choose the printer to which
you want to print. Close the Chooser.
The setup is now complete.
Note
Your HL-2030 series Printer Driver has been
installed.