Brother HL-B2080DW Technical manual

Online User's Guide
HL-B2080DW
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Table of Contents
Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... 1
Definitions of Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Important Note ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction to Your Brother Machine................................................................................................. 5
Control Panel Overview ................................................................................................................................. 6
Access Brother Utilities (Windows®) .............................................................................................................. 8
Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows®) .................................................................... 10
Paper Handling.....................................................................................................................................11
Load Paper................................................................................................................................................... 12
Load and Print Using the Paper Tray ................................................................................................. 13
Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot .................................................................................. 16
Paper Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 22
Change the Paper Size and Paper Type............................................................................................ 23
Change the Check Paper Size Setting............................................................................................... 24
Unprintable Area .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Recommended Print Media.......................................................................................................................... 26
Using Special Paper..................................................................................................................................... 27
Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
Print from Your Computer (Windows®) ........................................................................................................ 29
Print a Document (Windows®)............................................................................................................ 30
Print Settings (Windows®).................................................................................................................. 32
Change the Default Print Settings (Windows®).................................................................................. 36
Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows®) ................................................ 37
Print from Your Computer (Mac) .................................................................................................................. 38
Print a Document (Mac) ..................................................................................................................... 39
Print Options (Mac) ............................................................................................................................ 40
Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) .......................................................... 45
Cancel a Print Job........................................................................................................................................ 46
Test Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Network ................................................................................................................................................ 48
Supported Basic Network Features ............................................................................................................. 49
Network Management Software and Utilities ............................................................................................... 50
Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ................................................................. 51
Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network ...................................... 52
Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network..................................................... 53
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network................................................................................ 54
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................... 55
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................... 56
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard . 59
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast .......................... 61
Use Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................................................................................... 63
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Advanced Network Features........................................................................................................................ 72
Print the Network Configuration Report.............................................................................................. 73
Print the WLAN Report....................................................................................................................... 74
Technical Information for Advanced Users................................................................................................... 77
Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings........................................................................... 78
Security ................................................................................................................................................ 79
Lock the Machine Settings ........................................................................................................................... 80
Setting Lock Overview........................................................................................................................ 81
Network Security Features........................................................................................................................... 85
Before Using Network Security Features ........................................................................................... 86
Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS................................................................. 87
Send an Email Securely ................................................................................................................... 120
Mobile................................................................................................................................................. 125
Google Cloud Print..................................................................................................................................... 126
Google Cloud Print Overview ........................................................................................................... 127
Before Using Google Cloud Print ..................................................................................................... 128
Print from Google Chrome™ or Chrome OS™................................................................................. 132
Print from Google Drive™ for Mobile ................................................................................................ 133
Print from Gmail™ Webmail Service for Mobile................................................................................ 134
AirPrint ....................................................................................................................................................... 135
AirPrint Overview.............................................................................................................................. 136
Before Using AirPrint........................................................................................................................ 137
Print Using AirPrint ........................................................................................................................... 140
Mobile Printing for Windows®.................................................................................................................... 144
Mopria® Print Service................................................................................................................................. 145
Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices ..................................................................................................... 146
Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows® and Mac.................................................................................. 147
Brother iPrint&Scan Overview.................................................................................................................... 148
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 149
Error and Maintenance Messages ............................................................................................................. 150
Paper Jams ................................................................................................................................................ 153
Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray ................................................................................................. 154
Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine .................................................................................. 155
Paper is Jammed inside the Machine .............................................................................................. 157
Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray............................................................................................... 158
Printing Problems....................................................................................................................................... 160
Improve the Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 163
Network Problems...................................................................................................................................... 168
Error Messages ................................................................................................................................ 169
Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ........................................................... 170
I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration........................................................ 171
Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows®) .................................................................... 173
My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network ........................................................................ 174
I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly ................................................... 176
Google Cloud Print Problems..................................................................................................................... 177
AirPrint Problems ....................................................................................................................................... 178
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Other Problems .......................................................................................................................................... 179
Machine Information................................................................................................................................... 180
Check the Serial Number ................................................................................................................. 181
Check the Firmware Version ............................................................................................................ 182
Reset Functions Overview ............................................................................................................... 183
Reset Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................................ 184
Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 185
Replace Supplies ....................................................................................................................................... 186
Replace the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................................................ 188
Replace the Drum Unit ..................................................................................................................... 191
Clean the Machine ..................................................................................................................................... 193
Clean the Corona Wire..................................................................................................................... 194
Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print...................................................................................... 195
Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers ...................................................................................................... 198
Check the Remaining Part Life .................................................................................................................. 199
Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine ........................................................................................................ 200
Machine Settings............................................................................................................................... 202
Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel ..................................................................................... 203
General Settings............................................................................................................................... 204
Menu Table (for LCD Models) .......................................................................................................... 211
Change Machine Settings from Your Computer......................................................................................... 217
Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management ............................................................ 218
Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 222
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 223
How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine .............................................................................................. 227
Supplies ..................................................................................................................................................... 228
Information Regarding Recycled Paper ..................................................................................................... 229
Brother Numbers........................................................................................................................................ 230
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Before You Use Your Brother Machine
•Definitions of Notes
•Trademarks
•Important Note
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Definitions of Notes
We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide:
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.
NOTE NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special
conditions of use.
Tips icons indicate helpful hints and supplementary information.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch hot machine parts.
Prohibition icons indicate actions you must not perform.
Bold Bold style identifies buttons on the machine's control panel or computer screen.
Italics Italicised style emphasises an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Courier New Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's LCD.
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Trademarks
BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, Mac, Safari, AirPrint, the AirPrint logo, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the United States and other countries.
macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
PostScript and PostScript 3 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in
the United States and/or other countries.
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance and Wi-Fi Direct are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi Protected Setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi
Alliance®.
Android, Gmail, Google Cloud Print, Google Drive, Google Chrome, Chrome OS and Google Play are
trademarks of Google Inc. Use of these trademarks is subject to Google Permissions.
Mopria® and the Mopria® Logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the
United States and other countries. Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited.
Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such
marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its
proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents
and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.
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Important Note
• Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and
power regulations of that country.
• Windows® 10 in this document represents Windows® 10 Home, Windows® 10 Pro, Windows® 10 Education
and Windows® 10 Enterprise.
• Windows Server® 2008 in this document represents Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Server® 2008 R2.
• The screens in this User's Guide are for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual screens.
• Unless otherwise specified, the screens in this manual are from Windows® 7 and macOS v10.10.5. Screens
on your computer may vary depending on your operating system.
• The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
• Not all features are available in countries subject to applicable export restrictions.
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Introduction to Your Brother Machine
•Control Panel Overview
•Access Brother Utilities (Windows®)
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Control Panel Overview
The control panel will vary depending on your model.
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1. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine.
Wireless Models:
A four-level indicator shows the wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.
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2. Power On/Off Button
• Turn on the machine by pressing .
• Turn off the machine by pressing and holding . The LCD displays [Shutting Down] for a few
seconds before going off.
3. Network Buttons
• Wired Models:
Network
Press Network to set up wired network settings.
• Models with Wireless Function:
WiFi
Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen
instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network.
When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the WiFi
light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless
access point.
4. Menu Buttons
OK
Press to store your machine settings. After you change a setting, the machine returns to the previous
menu level.
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Back
• Press to go back one level in the menu.
• Press to select the previous digit when setting numbers.
a or b ( + or -)
• Press to scroll through menus and options.
• Press to enter a number or to increase or decrease the number. Press and hold down a or b to scroll
faster. When you see the number you want, press OK.
5. Go Button
• Press to clear certain error messages. To clear all other errors, follow the control panel instructions.
• Press to print any data remaining in the machine's memory.
• Press to select the displayed option. After you change a setting, the machine returns to Ready mode.
• Press and hold Go for about two seconds to cancel a print job.
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Access Brother Utilities (Windows®)
Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on
your computer.
1. Do one of the following:
• (Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Server® 2008 R2)
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
• (Windows® 8 and Windows Server® 2012)
Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.
• (Windows® 8.1 and Windows Server® 2012 R2)
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if you are using a touch-
based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).
When the Apps screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities).
• (Windows® 10 and Windows Server® 2016)
Click > Brother > Brother Utilities.
2. Select your machine (where XXXX is the name of your model).
3. Choose the operation you want to use.
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Software and Drivers (Windows®)
Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows®)
1. Do one of the following:
• (Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2008 and Windows Server® 2008 R2)
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
• (Windows® 8 and Windows Server® 2012)
Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.
• (Windows® 8.1 and Windows Server® 2012 R2)
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if you are using a touch-
based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).
When the Apps screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities).
• (Windows® 10 and Windows Server® 2016)
Click > Brother > Brother Utilities.
2. Click the drop-down list, and then select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left
navigation bar, and then click Uninstall.
Follow the instructions in the dialog box to uninstall the software and drivers.
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Paper Handling
•Load Paper
•Paper Settings
•Unprintable Area
•Recommended Print Media
•Using Special Paper
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Load Paper
•Load and Print Using the Paper Tray
•Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
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Load and Print Using the Paper Tray
•Load Paper in the Paper Tray
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Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Paper Tray > Load Paper in the Paper
Tray
Load Paper in the Paper Tray
• If the Check Size setting is set to On and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears
on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper size and paper type. Change the paper size and paper
type settings if needed, following the LCD instructions.
• When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and
Paper Type settings in the machine, or on your computer.
1. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
2. Press and slide the paper guides to fit the paper.
Press the green release levers to slide the paper guides.
3. Fan the stack of paper well.
4. Load paper in the paper tray with the printing surface face down.
5. Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b).
Overfilling the paper tray will cause paper jams.
6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.
7. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the output tray.
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Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
•Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual
Feed Slot
•Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot
•Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot
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