Brother HL-2135W User manual

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Start Here HL-2135W / HL-2270DW /
HL-2275DW
Quick Setup Guide
ENG Version 0
Before using this machine for the first time, read this Quick Setup Guide to setup and install your machine.
To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
WARNING
• Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid danger of
suffocation, please keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them properly.
Note
Not all models are available in all countries.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.
Quick Setup Guide Safety and Legal
Booklet
Documentation/
Installation CD-ROM(s)
AC Power Cord Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assembly
(pre_installed)
Note
• Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration.
• We recommend that you save the original packaging.
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• If for any reason you must ship your machine, carefully repack the machine in the original packaging to
avoid any damage during transit. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier. How to repack
the machine, see Packing and shipping the machine in the User’s Guide.
• The illustrations in this guide show the HL-2270DW / HL-2275DW.
•
The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the interface you want to use (USB or Network).
USB cable
It is recommended to use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 meters (6 feet) long.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
100mm(4 in.)
100mm
(4 in.)
100mm
(4 in.) 120mm
(4.72 in.)

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2
Remove the packing
material from the
machine
aRemove the packing tape from the outside of
the machine and the silica gel pack from the
face-down output tray.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT eat the Silica Pack. Please discard.
If ingested seek medical attention immediately.
bOpen the front cover.
cLift the elastic band off the drum.
dPull the paper strip to remove the protective
material as shown in the illustration.
eTake out the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly.
fGently shake it from side to side several times
to distribute the toner evenly inside the
assembly.
gPut the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
back in the machine.
hClose the front cover of the machine.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet.

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3
Load paper in the paper
tray
aPull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
bWhile pressing the green paper-guide release
lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper
size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that
the guides are firmly in the slots.
cFan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
dPut paper in the tray and make sure:
The paper is below the maximum paper mark
(bbb).
Over filling the paper tray will cause paper
jams.
The side to be printed on must be face down.
The paper guides touch the sides of the
paper so it will feed properly.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Make sure that it is completely inserted into the
machine.
Note
For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release
button in the bottom of the paper tray and then
pull out the back of the paper tray.
(Legal or Folio size paper are not available in
some regions.)
For more information about recommended
paper, See Recommended paper and print
media in the User's Guide.

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Print a test page
aConnect the AC power cord to the machine and
then connect it to an AC power outlet.
bTurn on the machine power switch.
cAfter the machine has finished warming up, the
Ready LED stops blinking and stays green.
dPress Go. The machine will print a test page.
Check that the test page has printed correctly.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface
cable yet.
Note
This function will not be available after the first
print job you send from your computer.

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Windows®
USB
Macintosh
Windows®Macintosh
Wired Network
Wireless Network
Windows®Macintosh
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Choose your connection type
For USB Interface Users
Windows
®
, go to page 6
Macintosh, go to page 7
For Wired Network (HL-2270DW and HL-2275DW only)
Windows
®
, go to page 8, 10
Macintosh, go to page 12
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 14
Note
You can download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine from the Brother Solutions Center at
http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Windows®
USB
For USB Interface Cable Users for Windows®
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Before you install
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
b Turn off the machine and make sure the USB
interface cable is
NOT connected to the machine,
and then begin installing the printer driver. If you
have already connected the cable, disconnect it.
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Install the printer driver
a Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. If prompted, select your model and language.
bClick Install Printer Driver, and click Yes if
you accept the license agreement.
cFollow the on-screen instructions until this
screen appears.
dConnect the USB cable to the USB connector
on the machine marked with the symbol,
and then connect the cable to your computer.
eTurn the machine on, and follow the on-screen
instructions to complete setup.
IMPORTANT
• If there are any programs running, close them.
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer (Computer),
double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
Note
For Windows Vista®and Windows®7 users,
when the User Account Control screen
appears, click Allow or Yes.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
• Depending on your security settings, a
Windows Security or antivirus software window
may appear when using the machine or its
software. Please allow or permit the window to
continue.
• XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is
the most suitable driver when printing from the
applications that use the XML Paper
Specification documents. Please download the
latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions
Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Macintosh
USB
Windows®
USB
Macintosh
For USB Interface Cable Users for Macintosh
6
Before you install
aMake sure your machine is plugged in and your
Macintosh is switched ON. You must be logged
on with Administrator rights.
bConnect the USB cable to the USB connector
on the machine marked with the symbol,
and then connect the cable to your Macintosh.
cMake sure the machine power switch is on.
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Install the printer driver
aPut the installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
cFollow the on-screen instructions until this
screen appears. Choose your machine from
the list, and then click OK.
dWhen this screen appears, click Next.
IMPORTANT
• For the latest drivers and information on the
Mac OS X you are using, visit
http://solutions.brother.com/.
• For Mac OS X 10.4.0 to 10.4.10 users,
upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the printer to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
• Connect the printer directly to your
computer.
Note
It may take a few minutes for installation to
complete.
Note
When the Brother Support screen appears,
make your selection and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.

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Windows®
Wired Network
For Wired Network Cable Users for Windows
®
(For Peer-to-Peer network users) (HL-2270DW and HL-2275DW only)
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Before you install
aRouter
bMachine
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
bRemove the protective cap from the LAN
connector.
cConnect the network cable to the LAN
connector marked with a symbol and then
connect it to a free port on your hub.
dMake sure the machine power switch is on.
Note
If you are going to connect the machine to your
network, we recommend that you contact your
system administrator prior to installation.
IMPORTANT
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
TCP/IPTCP/IP

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Windows®
Wired Network
Windows®Macintosh
Wired Network
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Install the printer driver
aPut the installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. If prompted, select your model
and language.
bClick Install Printer Driver, and click Yes if
you accept the license agreement.
cFollow the on-screen instructions to complete
setup.
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer (Computer),
double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
Note
For Windows Vista®and Windows®7 users,
when the User Account Control screen
appears, click Allow or Yes.
Note
You can find your machine's IP Address and the
node name by printing out the Printer Settings
Page. See Print the Printer Settings
Page on page 31.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
• If you use a specified IP Address for the
machine, you must set the Boot Method to
Static by using the BRAdmin Light. For more
information, See Changing your machine’s
network settings in the Network User’s Guide.
• Depending on your security settings, a
Windows Security or antivirus software window
may appear when using the machine or its
software. Please allow or permit the window to
continue.
• XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is
the most suitable driver when printing from the
applications that use the XML Paper
Specification documents. Please download the
latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions
Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Windows®
Wired Network
For Wired Network Cable Users for Windows®
(For shared network users) (HL-2270DW and HL-2275DW only)
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Before you install
aClient computer
bAlso known as “Server” or “Print server”
cTCP/IP or USB
dMachine
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
bMake sure the machine power switch is on.
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Install the printer driver
aPut the installation CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. If prompted, select your model
and language.
bClick Install Printer Driver, and click Yes if
you accept the license agreement.
cFollow the on-screen instructions until this
screen appears. Choose your machine’s
queue, and then click OK.
Note
If you are going to connect the machine to your
network, we recommend that you contact your
system administrator prior to installation.
IMPORTANT
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
TCP/IP
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer (Computer),
double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
Note
For Windows Vista®and Windows®7 users,
when the User Account Control screen
appears, click Allow or Yes.
Note
Contact your administrator if you do not know the
location or the name of the machine queue on the
network.