Brother HL-2135W User manual

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/.

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.)

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

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.

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.

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.

Windows®

USB

Macintosh

Windows®Macintosh

Wired Network

Wireless Network

Windows®Macintosh

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/.

Windows®

USB

For USB Interface Cable Users for Windows®

Before you install

aMake sure that your computer is ON and you

are logged on with Administrator rights.

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.

Install the printer driver

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/.

Macintosh

USB

Windows®

USB

Macintosh

For USB Interface Cable Users for Macintosh

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.

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.

Windows®

Wired Network

For Wired Network Cable Users for Windows

(For Peer-to-Peer network users) (HL-2270DW and HL-2275DW only)

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

Windows®

Wired Network

Windows®Macintosh

Wired Network

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/.

Windows®

Wired Network

For Wired Network Cable Users for Windows®

(For shared network users) (HL-2270DW and HL-2275DW only)

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.

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.

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