Brother LASER PRINTER HL-2140 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-2140
HL-2150N
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.
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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
Network 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 or Network
User's Guide which is on the
CD-ROM we have supplied.

Table of Contents
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Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 2
To Use the Printer Safely ........................................................................................................................ 2
Regulations ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Getting Started
Carton Components ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 6
Printer LED Indications ................................................................................................................................ 6
Supplied CD-ROM ....................................................................................................................................... 7
STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine
Installing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.................................................................................. 8
Loading paper in the paper tray ................................................................................................................... 9
Printing a test page .................................................................................................................................... 10
STEP 2 – Installing the Printer Driver
Windows®
For USB interface cable users .................................................................................................................. 12
For network interface cable users (HL-2150N users) ............................................................................... 14
For Peer-to-Peer network printer users ............................................................................................... 14
For shared network printer users ......................................................................................................... 16
Macintosh®
For USB interface cable users .................................................................................................................. 18
For network interface cable users (HL-2150N users) ............................................................................... 20
For Network Users (For HL-2150N)
BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows®users).............................................................................................. 22
BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS®X users)............................................................................................ 23
Web Based Management (web browser)................................................................................................... 24
Network default settings............................................................................................................................. 24
Print the Printer Settings Page................................................................................................................... 24
Consumables
Consumables ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Repacking Information
Shipment of the printer............................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 of the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM

Safety Precautions
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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 labels 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
Radio interference (220-240 volt model only)
This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication
22)/Class B.
IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 volt model
only)
This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in
IEC 60825-1+A2: 2001 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 laser unit. You
should not open the laser 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.
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.
This product should be connected to an AC power
source within the range indicated on the rating label.
DO NOT connect it to a DC power source. If you are
not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
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.
Caution for LAN connection (For HL-2150N users)
Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not
subjected to over voltages.
Maximum radiation power: 10 mW
Wave length: 780 - 800 nm
Laser class: Class 3B

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 1 (Support flap 1)
2 Control panel
3 Manual feed paper guide
4 Manual feed slot
5 Manual feed slot cover
6 Paper tray
7 Front cover
8 Power switch
9 Ventilation hole
10 Face-down output tray
The Network interface cable is not standard accessories. Please purchase them, if you intend to use.
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
• Your printer has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification. This interface is also
compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0; however, maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The printer can
also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.
• 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.
Network cable (For HL-2150N users)
• Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast
Ethernet Network.
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CD-ROM
(including User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide)
Quick Setup Guide
Drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly
AC power cord
AC power cord

Getting Started
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2 Control panel
For the details of the control panel, see Chapter 4 of the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
3 Printer LED Indications
1The LED will blink in a pattern of ON for 1 second and then OFF for 1 second.
2The LED will blink in a pattern of ON for 0.5 seconds and then OFF for 0.5 seconds.
3The 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 will flash depending on the printer status.
Go button
Wake-up / Error recovery / Form feed / Job Cancel / Reprint
: Blinking : ON : OFF
Printer LED OFF Sleep Warming up
Cooling down 1
Ready Receiving
data 2
Print Data
remaining 2
Toner
Drum
Error
Ready
(Blue)
Dimmed
Printer LED Toner low 3Toner life
end
Drum near
end of life 3
Cover open
Paper jam 2
No paper Drum Error 2Service
call 2
Toner
(Yellow)
Drum
(Yellow)
Error
(Red)
Ready
(Blue)
User's Guide
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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.
Windows®
Install Printer Driver
Install the printer driver.
Install Other Drivers or Utilities
Install optional drivers, utilities and Network
management tools (For HL-2150N users).
Documentation
View the Printer User’s Guide and Network User's
Guide (For HL-2150N) in HTML format.
You can also view the manuals in PDF format by
accessing the Brother Solutions Center.
The User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide in HTML
format will be installed automatically when you install
the driver. Click the Start button, All Programs 1,
your printer, and then User’s Guide in HTML format.
If you do not want to install the User’s Guide, choose
Custom setup from Install Printer Driver, and
uncheck User’s Guides in HTML format when you
install the driver.
1Programs for Windows®2000 users
Brother Solutions Center
The Brother Solutions Center
(http://solutions.brother.com) is a one-stop resource
for all your printer support needs. Download the latest
drivers and utilities for your printers, read FAQs and
troubleshooting tips, or learn about printer solutions.
Supplies Information
Visit our web site for original/genuine Brother supplies
at http://www.brother-cn.net/supply.html
Macintosh®
Install Printer Driver
Install the printer 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.
Brother Solutions Center
The Brother Solutions Center
(http://solutions.brother.com) is a one-stop resource
for all your printer support needs. Download the latest
drivers and utilities for your printers, read FAQs and
troubleshooting tips, or learn about printer solutions.
Supplies Information
Visit our web site for original/genuine Brother supplies
at http://www.brother-cn.net/supply.html.
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.

Setting Up the Machine
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STEP 1
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1 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.

Setting Up the Machine
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2 Loading paper in the paper
tray
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer.
2While pressing the green paper-guide release
lever, 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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Setting Up the Machine
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STEP 1
3 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 support flap 1.
4After the printer has finished warming up, the
Ready LED / Go button (1) stops blinking and
stays blue.
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.
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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 Solution 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....................................................................................... 12
For network interface cable users (HL-2150N users).................................................. 14
For Peer-to-Peer network printer users ............................................................................................. 14
For shared network printer users ...................................................................................................... 16
For USB interface cable users....................................................................................... 18
For network interface cable users (HL-2150N users).................................................. 20

Installing the Printer Driver
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STEP 2
Windows®
USB
Windows®
1
1 For USB interface cable users
Improper Setup
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Note
If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on
your computer, click Cancel.
Installing the driver and connecting the printer to
your computer
1Turn off the printer power switch.
2Make 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.
3Turn on your computer. (You must be logged
on with Administrator rights.)
4Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The opening screen will appear
automatically.
Choose your printer model and the language.
Note
If the opening screen does not appear, use
Windows®Explorer to run the start.exe program
from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
5Click Install Printer Driver on the menu
screen.
6Click USB cable users.
For HL-2140 users:
For HL-2150N users:

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Windows®
USB
Windows®
Note
For Windows Vista™, when the User Account
Control screen appears, click Continue.
7When the License Agreement window
appears, click Yes if you agree to the License
Agreement.
8When 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.
9Click Finish.
Note
If you do not want to set your printer as Default
printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer.
Setup is now complete.
Note
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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STEP 2
Windows®
Windows®
Network
2 For network interface cable users (HL-2150N users)
For Peer-to-Peer network printer users
1Router
2 Network printer
Note
• If you are going to connect the printer to your
network, we recommend that you contact your
system administrator prior to installation or see the
Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
• If you are using Personal Firewall software (e.g.
Windows Firewall), disable it. Once you are sure
that you can print, restart your Personal Firewall
software.
Connecting the printer to your network and
installing the driver
1Connect the network interface cable to the
printer, and then connect it to a free port on
your hub.
2Make sure the printer power switch is on.
3Turn on your computer. (You must be logged
on with Administrator rights.)
4Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The opening screen will appear
automatically.
Choose your printer model and the language.
Note
If the opening screen does not appear, use
Windows®Explorer to run the start.exe program
from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
5Click Install Printer Driver on the menu
screen.
6Click Network cable users.
TCP/IP
TCP/IP
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Windows®
Windows®
Network
Note
For Windows Vista™, when the User Account
Control screen appears, click Continue.
7When the License Agreement window
appears, click Yes if you agree to the License
Agreement.
8Choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network
Printer, and then click Next.
9Choose Search the network for devices and
choose from a list of discovered devices
(Recommended). Or enter your printer's IP
address or its node name. Click Next.
Note
You can find your printer’s IP address and the
node name by printing out the Printer Settings
Page. See Print the Printer Settings
Page on page 24.
10 Choose your printer, and then click Next.
11 Click Finish.
Note
If you do not want to set your printer as Default
printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer.
Setup is now complete.
Note
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.

Installing the Printer Driver
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STEP 2
Windows®
Windows®
Network
For shared network printer users
1 Network Shared
2 Also known as “Server” or “Printer server”
3 Printer
4 TCP/IP or USB
Note
If you are going to connect to a shared printer on
your network, we recommend that you ask your
system administrator about the queue or share
name for the printer prior to installation.
Installing the driver and choosing the correct
printer queue or share name
1Turn on your computer. (You must be logged
on with Administrator rights.)
2Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The opening screen will appear
automatically.
Choose your printer model and the language.
Note
If the opening screen does not appear, use
Windows®Explorer to run the start.exe program
from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
3Click Install Printer Driver on the menu
screen.
4Click Network cable users.
Note
For Windows Vista™, when the User Account
Control screen appears, click Continue.
5When the License Agreement window
appears, click Yes if you agree to the License
Agreement.
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Windows®
Windows®
Network
6Choose Network Shared Printer, and then
click Next.
7Choose your printer's queue, and then click
OK.
Note
Contact your administrator if you do not know the
location or the name of the printer in the network.
8Click Finish.
Note
If you do not want to set your printer as Default
printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer.
Setup is now complete.
Note
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.

Installing the Printer Driver
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STEP 2
Macintosh®
Macintosh®
USB
3 For USB interface cable users
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh®and
installing the driver
1Connect 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.
2Make sure the printer power switch is on.
3Turn on your Macintosh®. Put the supplied CD-
ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
4Double-click the HL2100 icon on your desktop.
Double-click the Start Here icon. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
5Click Install Printer Driver on the menu
screen.
6Click USB cable users and follow the
on-screen instructions. Then, restart your
Macintosh®.
For HL-2140 users:
For HL-2150N users:
For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users:
Go to step 9.
For Mac OS®X 10.3 or greater users:
Go to step 7.
7The Brother software will search for the Brother
printer. During this time the following screen
will appear.