Brother HL-5470DW User manual

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Start Here HL-5470DW(T)
HL-6180DW(T)
Quick Setup Guide
ENG Version 0
Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product
is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out.
Please read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation
procedure.
To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
(HL-6180DW(T)) In USA:
Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals on your model page
to download the other manuals.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
Note
Not all models are available in all countries.
Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge
Assembly
(pre-installed)
Quick Setup Guide
Installer CD-ROM AC Power Cord Product Safety Guide

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WARNING
• Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger
of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them correctly.
• If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the machine with the Lower Tray as you may be injured or cause
damage to the machine because it is not attached to the Lower Tray.
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.
Note
• Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration.
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• We recommend that you save the original packaging.
• 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. For how to repack
the machine, see Packing and shipping the machine in the User's Guide.
• Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on the HL-5470DW.
• The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the connection 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 longer than 2 meters (6 feet).
Network cable
For HL-5470DW(T), use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
For HL-6180DW(T), use a straight-through Category 5e (or greater) Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable for
10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network or 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Network. When you
connect the machine to a Gigabit Ethernet Network, use the network devices complying with 1000BASE-T.
WARNING
CAUTION
150 mm
(6 in.)
150 mm
(6 in.)
150 mm
(6 in.)
150 mm (6 in.)

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2
Remove the packing
material from the
machine
aRemove the packing tape from the outside of
the machine.
bOpen the MP tray a, and remove the packing
tape bfrom the MP tray support, then close
the MP tray.
cPress the front cover release button and open
the front cover. Remove the silica gel pack a.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT eat the silica gel pack. Please throw
away. If ingested, seek medical attention
immediately.
dTake out the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly.
eRemove the orange protective material from
the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
fHold the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly level with both hands and gently
shake it from side to side several times to
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
gPut the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
firmly 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 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.
dPut the paper in the tray and make sure:
The paper is below the maximum paper
mark (bbb)a.
Over filling the paper tray will cause paper
jams.
The side to be printed on is 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.
fLift up the support flap ato prevent paper from
sliding off the face-down output tray.
Note
For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release
button ain 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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4
Turn on the machine
aConnect the AC power cord to the machine and
then connect it to an AC power outlet.
bTurn the machine's power switch on.
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Wireless setup
(if needed)
For wireless setup using a Macintosh computer or
mobile device, go to a.
For Windows®users (all connections) and Macintosh
users using the USB and wired network connections,
go to b.
aIf you are using a Macintosh computer or a
mobile device on a wireless network, press ato
choose Yes.
Then go to step 9on page 17 to continue the
wireless setup.
After finishing the wireless setup you will need
to return to step 6to finish the machine setup.
bIf you are using a Windows®computer or want
to connect your Macintosh using USB or wired
network, press bto choose No.
Then go to step 6.
The wireless setup for Windows®users will be
covered in later steps.
Important
DO NOT connect the interface cable
yet.
Note
If you want to change the language on your
machine first, you can choose No and you will be
able to configure the wireless settings later.

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6
Print a test page
aPress Go. The machine will print a test page.
Check that the test page has printed correctly.
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Set your language
aPress aor bto choose General Setup.
Press OK.
bPress OK to choose Local Language.
cPress aor bto choose your language.
Press OK.
dPress Cancel.
Now go to
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®
USB
Macintosh
Windows®Macintosh
Wired Network
Wireless Network
Windows®Macintosh
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Choose your connection type
These installation instructions are for Windows®XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64 Edition,
Windows Vista®, Windows®7, Windows Server®2003/2003 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2 and Mac OS X (versions
10.5.8, 10.6.x and 10.7.x).
Note
You can visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates
and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
For USB Interface Users
Windows
®
, go to page 8
Macintosh, go to page 10
For Wired Network
Windows
®
, go to page 11
Macintosh, go to page 15
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 17
Note
To connect your iOS or Android™ device or Windows®Phone to your Brother machine using Wi-Fi Direct™,
please download the Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide 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.
bTurn off the machine and make sure the USB
interface cable is NOT connected to the
machine. If you have already connected the
cable, disconnect it.
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Install the printer driver
aPut the installer 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.
cChoose Local Connection (USB) and then
click Next.
dFollow the on-screen instructions until this
screen appears.
eConnect the USB cable to the USB port
marked with the symbol on your machine,
and then connect the cable to your computer.
fTurn the machine on.
The installation will automatically start.
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.
Note
If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3
printer driver), choose Custom Install and then
follow the on-screen instructions.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®
USB
Macintosh
gWhen the On-Line Registration screen
appears, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions. Once you have
completed the registration process, click Next.
hWhen the Setup Complete screen appears,
check the box of the action you want to
perform, and then click Finish.
Important
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.
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.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver for Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 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
For USB Interface Cable Users for Macintosh
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Before you install
aMake sure your machine is connected to the
power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bConnect the USB cable to the USB port
marked with the symbol on your machine,
and then connect the cable to your Macintosh.
cMake sure your machine's power switch is on.
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Install the printer driver
aPut the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon. If
prompted, select your model.
cChoose Local Connection (USB) and then
click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions.
dChoose your machine from the list, and then
click OK.
eWhen this screen appears, click Next.
Important
For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade
to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x. (For the latest
drivers and information for the Mac OS X you are
using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.)
Note
If you want to add the PS driver (BR-Script3
printer driver), please go to the Brother Solutions
Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and visit
FAQ's on your model page for instructions.
Note
It may take a few minutes for the 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.