Brother HL-3070CW User manual

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Start Here HL-3070CW
Quick Setup Guide
ENG Version 1
(EU only)
Before you can use the printer, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Unpack the printer and check the components
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
aFace-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap)
bControl Panel
cUSB Direct Interface
dManual Feed Slot
eManual Feed Slot Cover
fPaper Tray
gManual Feed Paper Guide
hPower Switch
iVentilation Hole
jTop Cover
kFace-down Output Tray
lBack Cover (Back Output Tray)
mAC Power Connector
nNetwork Status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)
o10/100BASE-TX (Ethernet) port
pUSB Interface Connector
CD-ROM
(including User's Guide and
Network User's Guide) Quick Setup Guide AC Power Cord
Waste Toner Box
(pre-installed)
Belt Unit
(pre-installed)
Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge
Assemblies
(Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)
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WARNING
• Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your printer. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
• This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 41.9 lb. (19.0 kg). To prevent injuries use at least two
people to lift the printer. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you put the printer back down.
Note
Keep a minimum gap around the printer as shown in the illustration.
510mm (20.1 in.)
100mm
(4 in.)
100mm
(4 in.)
(
4.7 in.
)
120mm
(4.7 in.)
Note
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
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 (Type A/B) interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
• 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.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

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Symbols used in this guide
WARNING WARNINGS tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
CAUTION CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor injuries.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the
printer or other objects.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch printer parts that are hot.
Note 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.
User's Guide
Network User's
Guide
Indicates reference to the User's Guide or Network User's Guide which is on the CD-ROM we
have supplied.

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Remove the packing
material from the printer
aRemove the packing tape from the outside of
the printer.
bFully open the top cover by lifting up on the
handle a.
cRemove the packing material from the inside of
the printer.
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Install the drum unit and
toner cartridge
assemblies
aUnpack the four drum unit and toner cartridge
assemblies and gently shake each of them
from side to side several times to distribute the
toner evenly inside the assembly.
bRemove the protective cover by pulling on the
tab as shown in the illustration.
IMPORTANT
• Save all packing material and the carton in
case you have to ship your printer.
• DO NOT plug in the AC power cord yet.
Note
Do not touch the surface of the packing film. It
may contain toner powder which can stain your
skin and clothing.
IMPORTANT
To avoid print quality
problems, DO NOT touch the
surface of the drum unit.

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cSlide all four of the drum unit and toner
cartridge assemblies into the printer as shown
in the illustration. Make sure that you match the
toner cartridge color to the same color label on
the printer.
dClose the top cover of the printer.
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Load paper in the paper
tray
aPull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
bWhile pressing the green paper-guide release
lever a, 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.
C - Cyan Y - Yellow
M - Magenta K - Black

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dPut paper in the tray, and make sure that the
paper is below the maximum paper mark a.
The side to be printed on must be face down.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
Make sure that it is completely inserted into the
printer.
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Print a test page
aMake sure that the printer power switch is off.
bConnect the AC power cord to the printer.
cPlug the AC power cord into an AC power
outlet. Turn on the printer power switch.
dAfter the printer has finished warming up, the
LCD will show Ready.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of
the paper so it will feed properly.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.

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ePress Go. The printer prints a test page. Check
that the test page has printed correctly.
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Set your language on the
control panel
aPress +or -to choose General Setup.
Press OK.
General Setup
bPress OK again.
Local Language
cPress +or -to choose your language.
Press OK to accept.
English
dPress Cancel to exit from Menu.
Now go to
Go to the next page to install the printer driver.
Note
This function will not be available after the first
print job you send from your computer.

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Windows®Windows®Macintosh
USB Wired Network Wireless Network
Macintosh Windows®Macintosh
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Choose your connection type
For Wired Network
Windows
®
, go to page 15
Macintosh, go to page 20
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 23
For USB interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 10
Macintosh, go to page 13

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Windows®
USB
For USB Interface Cable Users
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Install the printer driver
and connect the printer
to your computer
aTurn off the printer power switch.
bMake sure the USB interface cable is NOT
connected to the printer, and then begin
installing the printer driver. If you have already
connected the cable, remove it.
cTurn on your computer. (You must be logged
on with Administrator rights.)
dPut the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The opening screen will appear
automatically.
Choose your printer model and the language.
eClick Install Printer Driver on the menu
screen.
fClick USB cable users.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the USB interface cable
yet.
• Make sure there are no USB Flash memory
drive inserted.
Note
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on
your computer, click Cancel.
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
Choose the Install Printer Driver icon for your
region.