Brother HL-3040CN Quick Setup Manual

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Page 1 Quick Setup Guide Start Here Before you can use the printer, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Page 2 • This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 41.9 lb. (19.0 kg). To prevent injuries use at least two people to lift the printer. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you put the printer back down.
Page 3: Symbols Used In This Guide
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock. Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch printer parts that are hot. Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the Note current operation works with other features.
Page 4 IMPORTANT • Save all packing material and the carton in case you have to ship your printer. • DO NOT plug in the AC power cord yet. Remove the packing tape from the outside of the printer.
Page 5: Load Paper In The Paper Tray
Close the top cover of the printer. Load paper in the paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. While 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.
Page 6: Print A Test Page
IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly. Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the printer. Print a test page IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Page 7: Control Panel
Press OK. General Setup Press OK again. Local Language Press + or - to choose your language. Press OK to accept. English Press Cancel to exit from Menu. Now go to Go to the next page to install the printer driver.
Page 9 Choose your connection type For USB interface cable ® Windows , go to page 10 Macintosh, go to page 12 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 14 Macintosh, go to page 18...
Page 10: For Usb Interface Cable Users
The opening screen will appear automatically. Choose your printer model and the language. 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. Click Install Printer Driver on the menu screen.
Page 11 Note • If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration. • If you do not want to set your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer. • If you want to disable the Status Monitor, uncheck Enable Status Monitor.
Page 12: Install The Driver
Click Install Printer Driver on the menu screen. Click USB cable users and follow the on-screen instructions. Then, restart your Macintosh. The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear.
Page 13 Choose the printer you wish to connect, and then click OK. When this screen appears, click OK. The installation is now Finish complete. Macintosh...
Page 14: For Wired Network Interface Cable Users
The opening screen will appear automatically. Choose your printer model and the language. 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. Click Install Printer Driver on the menu screen.
Page 15 Note • If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration. • If you do not want to set your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer. • If you want to disable the Status Monitor, uncheck Enable Status Monitor.
Page 16: For Shared Network Printer Users
Put 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 Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double- click start.exe. Windows Click Install Printer Driver on the menu screen.
Page 17 Note • If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration. • If you do not want to set your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer. • If you want to disable the Status Monitor, uncheck Enable Status Monitor.
Page 18 Click Network cable users and follow the on-screen instructions. Then, restart your Macintosh. The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear. Choose the printer you wish to connect, and then click OK.
Page 19 Wired Network Note • If there is more than one of the same printer model connected on your network, the MAC Address (Ethernet Address) will be displayed after the model name. You can also confirm your IP Address by scrolling to the right.
Page 20: For Network Users
BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows The BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It can also search for Brother products in a TCP/IP environment, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP Address.
Page 21: Bradmin Light Utility (For Mac Os X Users)
BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS X users) The BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It can also search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP Address from a computer running Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater.
Page 22: Web Based Management (Web Browser)
For Network Users Web Based Management (web browser) The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings, using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). Note • The login name for the Administrator is ‘admin’...
Page 23: Other Information
DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or any organic solvent/liquids containing alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the printer. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. Refer to Chapter 6 of the User's Guide DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner.
Page 24 AC power outlet, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm. After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. When you open the top or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
Page 25 Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Important - about the interface cable A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
Page 26 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.
Page 27: Shipment Of The Printer
Other Information Shipment of the printer If for any reason you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to avoid any damage during transit. We recommend that you save and use the original packaging. The printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier.
Page 28 Using two people, place the printer into the plastic bag. Put the printer and the Styrofoam pieces into the carton. Match the front side of the printer to the “FRONT” mark on the Styrofoam pieces. Put the Styrofoam piece for the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblies on the top of the printer.
Page 29: Supplied Cd-Rom
On-Line Registration Register your product on-line. Supplies Information Visit our web site for original/genuine Brother supplies at http://www.brother.com/original/. 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’...
Page 30: Control Panel
Blinking: Receiving / processing data. Off: No remaining data in the memory. Error LED Blinking: There is a problem with the printer. (Refer to the User's Guide for trouble shooting.) Off: There is no problem with the printer. Menu buttons +: Scroll forward through menus and the available options.
Page 31: Options And Consumables
Options and Consumables Option The printer has the following optional accessory. You can expand the capabilities of the printer by adding this item. For more information about the compatible SO-DIMM Memory, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. For installing the SO-DIMM Memory, see Chapter 4 of the User's Guide on the CD-ROM.
Page 32 The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

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