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Brother HL-2700CN Series Quick Setup Manual

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Download this manual See also: Service Manual, User Manual
Read this Quick Setup Guide before using the printer.
Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install
the driver.
Step 1
Step 2
USB
Parallel
page 16
page 18
Peer-to-
Peer (LPR /
NetBIOS)
page 20
For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM/Driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this Quick Setup Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy
reference at all times.
Setting Up Your Printer
Installing the Driver
Network
Network
Mac OS
Shared
8.6 – 9.2
Printer
page 22
page 24
Setup is Complete!
USB
®
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Mac OS
X
Mac OS
10.1 / 10.2
8.6 – 9.2
page 27
page 29
Network
®
®
Mac OS
X
10.1 / 10.2
page 30

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  • Page 1 22 Setup is Complete! For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM/Driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com Keep this Quick Setup Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    The fusing unit is marked with a caution label. Please do NOT take off or damage the label. This printer is heavy and weighs approximately 30.5 kg (67.3 lb). To prevent injuries when moving or lifting this printer, make sure to use at least two people.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For USB Interface Cable Users ... 16 For Parallel Interface Cable Users ... 18 For Network Interface Cable Users ... 20 For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR / NetBIOS)... 20 For Network Shared Printer Users ... 22 For USB Interface Cable Users ... 24 ®...

  • Page 4: Regulations

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Call the dealer, Brother Customer Service, or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
  • Page 5 IEC 60825 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where it is needed.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Yellow) at approximately 5% print coverage (A4 or Letter size). Repacking kit is to be used ONLY for moving or shipping the printer. We recommend that you put the parts/paper jam locator label onto the top left hand side of the printer. CD-ROM...

  • Page 7: Control Panel

    Control Panel User’s Guide Chapter 3. Buttons 1 Job Cancel Button Stop and cancel the printer operation that is in progress. 2 Menu Buttons Move forward through menus. – Move backward through menus. Select the control panel. Set the selected menus and settings.

  • Page 8: Supplied Cd-Rom

    You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM. 1 Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is a one-stop resource for all your printer needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips, or learn about printer solutions.

  • Page 9: Step 1

    Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Install the Toner Cartridges Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver installation. Do NOT touch the green surface of the OPC belt or expose it to direct sunlight or room light for any length of time.

  • Page 10: Remove The Tension Release Pins Of The Fusing Unit

    Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Pull off the tape labeled REMOVE, and then remove the orange protective cover. REMOVE tape Put the toner cartridge by sliding it into the correct guide. Match the cartridge color label to the corresponding label on the printer.

  • Page 11: Install The Opc Belt Cartridge

    OPC belt cartridge. Remove the protective sheet. Protective sheet OPC belt cartridge Put the OPC belt cartridge into the printer guides with the flat side facing you. Lock the belt cartridge lock levers. Top cover Close the top cover.

  • Page 12: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Put paper in the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark. Paper guide Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Up to here.

  • Page 13: Print A Test Page

    Do NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver. Make sure that the printer’s power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer. Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet/socket.

  • Page 14: Setting Your Language On The Control Panel

    Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Setting Your Language on the Control Panel Press the button until SETUP is displayed. Press the Set button. -- MENU -- SETUP Press the Set button again. SETUP LANGUAGE – Press the language. Press the Set button to accept.

  • Page 15: Step 2

    For USB Interface Cable Users For Parallel Interface Cable Users For Network Interface Cable Users ■ Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR / NetBIOS) ... Go to page 18 ■ Network Shared Printer Users... Go to page 20 For USB Interface Cable Users ®...

  • Page 16: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users 1. Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to your PC If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on your PC, click the Cancel button. Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT connected to the printer, and then begin installing the driver.
  • Page 17 2. Setting your Printer as the Default Printer ® (For Windows 2000/XP Users Only) Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Select the Brother HL-2700CN series icon. From the File menu, select Set as Default printer. Setup is now complete.

  • Page 18: For Parallel Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For Parallel Interface Cable Users Connecting the Printer to your PC and Installing the Driver Turn off the printer’s power switch. Connect the parallel interface cable to your PC, and then connect it to your printer.
  • Page 19 Select Local Printer, and then click the Next button. Select the port that your printer is connected to, and then click the Next button. Click the Finish button. If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration.

  • Page 20: For Network Interface Cable Users

    For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR / NetBIOS) ■ If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. ■ Before installation, if you are using Personal Firewall software (e.g. the Internet Connection Firewall available in Windows XP), disable it.
  • Page 21 When the Select Components screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions. Select Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, and then click the Next button. For LPR Users: Select Search the network for devices and choose from a list of discovered divices (Recommended).

  • Page 22: For Network Shared Printer Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users For Network Shared Printer Users If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. Installing the Driver, Connecting the Cable and Selecting the Appropriate Printer Queue or Share name Turn off the printer’s power switch.
  • Page 23 PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions. Select the Network Shared Printer, and then click the Next button. Select your printer’s queue, and then click the OK button. Contact your Administrator about the printer’s queue. Click the Finish button.

  • Page 24: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS Connecting the Printer to your Macintosh Make sure the printer’s power switch is on. Connect the USB interface cable to your ® Macintosh , and then connect it to the printer.
  • Page 25 Select Brother HL-2700CN series, and then click the Select button. ® 9) folder. Click the Change... button in the USB Printer Selection. ® Select HL-2700CN series, and then click 9.04. the OK button. Click the Create... button. Continue to the next page...
  • Page 26 For USB Interface Cable Users Enter your printer name (HL-2700CN series), and then click the Save button. Select Quit from the File menu. Click the HL-2700CN series icon on the Desktop. From the Printing menu, select Set Default Printer. Setup is now complete.

  • Page 27: 10.1 / 10.2 Users

    For USB Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS Connecting the Printer to your Macintosh Make sure the printer’s power switch is on. Connect the USB interface cable to your ® Macintosh , and then connect it to the printer.
  • Page 28 Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users Click the Add Printer... button. Select USB. Select HL-2700CN series, and then click the Add button. From the Print Center menu, select Quit Print Center. Setup is now complete.

  • Page 29: For Network Interface Cable Users

    Connecting the Printer to your Macintosh Turn off the printer’s power switch. Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on your hub. Turn on the printer’s power switch. Insert the CD-ROM for Macintosh CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 30: 10.1 / 10.2 Users

    Connecting the Printer to your Macintosh Turn off the printer’s power switch. Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on your hub. Turn on the printer’s power switch. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 31 For Network Interface Cable Users Click the Add Printer... button. Select AppleTalk. Select BRN_xxxxxx_P1_AT click the Add button. *1 xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet address. Network User's Guide Chapter 7. From the Print Center menu, select Quit Print Center.

  • Page 32: For Administrators

    Click the Install Software icon on the menu screen. Web BRAdmin (Windows Brother has also developed Web BRAdmin, an enterprise network software utility that enables the management of Brother and other SNMP-compliant devices in larger LAN/WAN environments. This software is Web server based and requires the installation of Microsoft's Internet Information Server and Sun's Java client software.

  • Page 33: Setting Your Ip Address, Subnet Mask And Gateway Using Bradmin Professional Utility (Windows ® Users Only)

    BRAdmin will search for new devices automatically. Print Printer Settings Page The Printer Settings Page lists all the current printer settings, including network settings. To print the Printer Settings Page, press the Set button three times. Double-click the new device.

  • Page 34: Other Information

    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.

  • Page 35: Options

    Options The printer has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capabilities of the printer by adding these items. User's Guide Chapter 4. Lower Tray Unit LT-27CL Second lower paper tray unit expands total input capacity up to 530 sheets.
  • Page 36 ©2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. ©1998-2003 TROY Group, Inc. ©1983-2003 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LM04780012 Printed in Japan...

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