brother Printer User Guide

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1 brother Printer

2 Unpack the machine and check the components

3 FAQ’S

4 VIDEO

5 Documents / Resources

5.1 References

6 Related Posts

brother Printer

Unpack the machine and check the components

NOTE:

Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center. (USA only):support.brother.com/ disponibles en el Brother Solutions Center.(support.brother.com/manuals)
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
Interface cables are not included. You must purchase the correct interface cable if you require one. USB cable We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long. Network cable Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable.
The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-L2710DW.

Remove the packing materials and install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
Load paper in the paper tray.
Connect the power cord and turn on the machine
Select your language (if needed)
1. (for DCP models)
  - Press Menu.
  - Press ▲ or ▼ to display [Initial Setup], and then press OK.
  - Press ▲ or ▼ to display [Local Language], and then press OK.
    (for HL and MFC models)
    Press Menu, 0, 0
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, and then press OK.
3. Press Stop/Exit
Connect the telephone line cord (for MFC models only)
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step 7
Configure the machine for faxing (for MFC models only)
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step .
NOTE:
- For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
- Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see the Online User’s Guide.
  A. Set the date and time
- Date
  1. Press Menu, 0, 1, 1.
  2. Enter the last two digits for the year on the dial pad, and then press OK.
  3. Enter the two digits for the month on the dialpad, and then press OK.
  4. Enter the two digits for the day on the dialpad, and then press OK.
- Clock Type
  1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select [12h Clock] or[24h Clock], and then press OK.
- Time
  1. Enter the time using the dial pad, and then press OK.(12h Clock only)Press ▲ or ▼ to select [AM] or [PM], and then press OK.
  2. Press Stop/Exit
- B. Set the Station ID
  1. Press Menu, 0, 2.
  2. Set your fax or telephone number and your name.
Select a device to connect to your machine
Connect your computer
Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive, or download the Full Driver & Software Package at:
For Windows®: support.brother.com/windows
For Mac: support.brother.com/mac.
If you are using a recently released operating system on your computer, visit the above websites for updated driver and software information.
Alternative wireless setup.
Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your wireless access point/ router and write them in the table provided below.

If you cannot find this information, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.
- To select each menu option, press ▲ or ▼, and then press OK to confirm. Select [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard], and then press ▲
- Select the SSID (Network Name) for your access point/router and enter the Network Key (Password
- When the wireless setup is successful, the LCD displays [Connected].
- If setup is not successful, restart your Brother machine and your wireless access point/router, and repeat. Print or scan using your mobile device.
Print or scan using your mobile device
Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
- AirPrint is available for Apple device users. You do not need to download any software to use AirPrint. For more information, see the Online User’s Guide.
- Download and install the Mopria® Print Service app from Google Play™ using your Android™ device.
- Download and install our free application Brother iPrint & Scanfrom a mobile application store, such as the App Store, Google Play™ or Microsoft® Store using your mobile device.

Optional appsYou can print from and scan to your mobile device using various apps. (USA only) For more information on apps, visit www.brother-usa.com/connect. For instructions, see the Online User’s Guide.

Additional Wireless Support: support.brother.com/wireless-support. For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com. For product specifications, see the Online User’s Guide.

FAQ’S

How can I check the remaining toner level?

Press Menu, 0, 0, 1. You will see the remaining toner level.

How can I change the number of rings before a fax starts transmitting?

Press Menu, 0, 0, 4. You will see the message “Ring Before TX?” on the LCD screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the number of rings before a fax starts transmitting.

Is brother hll2300d wireless?

Unlike Brother’s more expensive printers the HL-2300D doesn’t offer wireless options such as AirPrint or Google Cloud Print, and there’s no Ethernet port either: you’ve got a choice of USB, USB or USB, and as ever you’ll need to provide your own USB cable.

Does Brother HL L2300D work with Mac?

Although the HL-L2305W device is supported by Apple’s AirPrint for networked printers, the HL-L2300D is not, and according to Brother, the HL-L2300D is not compatible with their iPrint & Scan software available from the Mac App Store.

Is Brother HL l2320d wireless?

No, this one is not wireless.

How do I connect my Brother printer to WiFi?

First, write down the SSID (network name) and password (network key) of your Wi-Fi access point/router. Connect the printer and computer with a USB cable. (Wi-Fi) button on your printer for one second to turn the Wi-Fi function on. (Wi-Fi) indicator starts flashing in blue once every three seconds.

Can a Brother laser printer make copies?

Your Brother machine can make up to 99 copies at one time. When making multiple copies, you can choose whether the copies will be stacked (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2, and so on) or sorted (collated).

Do Brother printers work with Apple?

yes. Apple’s AirPrint technology is compatible with most Brother printer models.

How do I connect my Brother printer to my computer without cable?

To connect the printer and your computer:
Connect your computer to your wireless router/access point. (You can skip this step if your computer is already connected to a Wi-Fi® network.) Connect your Brother printer to the same wireless router/access point. Connect your Brother printer and your computer.

Can I use a Brother printer without WiFi?

You can connect the printer to a computer with a USB cable and a network using the wireless connection or an Ethernet cable.

Do Brother printers have a scanner?

Place the document to be scanned on the scanner glass (Flatbed) or Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), depending on the model of your Brother machine. Press the Scan key on the Brother machine and select Scan to PC -> File, or Scan to File.

How do you scan multiple pages into one document on a Brother printer?

Click on Configuration -> SCAN.
Choose the type of scan you require.
The Scan to configuration window will appear.
The Software Button tab configures the Scan to button within the Control Center software interface.
Under File Type choose an option that allows multi-page documents:
Click OK.