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Brother HL-53 Quick Setup Manual

Brother laser printer quick setup guide
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Quick Setup Guide
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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.
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Unpack the printer and check the components
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CD-ROM
(including User's Guide and
Network User's Guide)
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your printer. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
Note
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your printer.
• The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the interface you
want to use (USB, Parallel or Network).
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface (Type A/B) cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
• 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.
Parallel cable
DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE
1284-compliant.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
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Quick Setup Guide
Front Cover Release Button
a
Control Panel
b
Face-down Output Tray
c
Support Flap 1 (Support Flap 1)
Front Cover
d
Paper Tray
e
Power Switch
f
Face-down Output Tray
g
Support Flap 2 (Support Flap 2)
Face-down Output Tray
h
Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray)
i
Drum Unit and Toner
Cartridge Assembly
(EU only)
HL-5380DN
AC Power Cord
ENG Version 1
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  • Page 1 Note • Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your printer. • The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the interface you want to use (USB, Parallel or Network).
  • Page 2 Note Keep a minimum gap around the printer as shown in the illustration. 100mm(4 in.) 100mm (4 in.) Symbols used in this guide WARNING WARNINGS tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor CAUTION injuries.

  • Page 3: Install The Drum Unit And Toner Cartridge Assembly

    Gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the printer until it clicks into place. Close the front cover of the printer.

  • Page 4: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Load paper in the paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. While pressing the blue 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 5: Setting Your Language On The Control Panel

    Press + until the LCD shows SETUP.Press Set. SETUP Press Set again. LANGUAGE Press + or – to choose your language. Press Set to accept. =ENGLISH Now go to Go to the next page to install the printer driver.
  • Page 7 Choose your connection type For USB interface cable ® Windows , go to page 8 Macintosh, go to page 11 For Parallel interface cable ® Windows , go to page 13 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 15 Macintosh, go to page 20...

  • Page 8: 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 9 • For Windows Vista , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears,...
  • Page 10 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 11: Install The Driver

    Then, restart your Macintosh. Note Please see the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver). The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear.
  • Page 12 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 13: For Parallel 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 14 • For Windows Vista , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears,...

  • Page 15: 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 16 • For Windows Vista , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears,...
  • 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: For Shared Network Printer Users

    Click Network cable users. Note • For Windows Vista Control screen appears, click Continue. • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears,...
  • Page 19 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 20: For Wired Network Interface Cable Users

    Then, restart your Macintosh. Note Please see the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver). The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear. Macintosh...
  • Page 21 Choose the printer you wish to connect, and then click OK. 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 22: 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 23: 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 24: Reset The Network Settings To The Factory Default

    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 25: 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 for how to clean the printer.
  • Page 26 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 front or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
  • Page 27 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 to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.
  • Page 28 FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. MANUFACTURED: Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd. NO6 Gold Garden Ind., Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated June 24, 2007.
  • Page 29 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 30: Shipment Of The Printer

    When shipping the printer, the DRUM UNIT and TONER CARTRIDGE assembly must be removed from the printer and put in a plastic bag. Failure to remove the unit and put it in a plastic bag before shipping may cause severe damage to the printer and may VOID THE WARRANTY.

  • Page 31: Supplied Cd-Rom

    On-Line Registration Register your product on-line. Supplies Information Visit our website 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 32: Control Panel

    It is recommended that you increase the RAMDISK size when you want to use the Secure Print functions. Data LED: Yellow Data is in the printer memory. Blinking Receiving / processing data or cooling down the printer. No remaining data in the memory.

  • Page 33: Options And Consumables

    REPLACE TONER When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error will be indicated by the LCD on the control panel. For more information about the consumables for your printer, visit us at http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact your local Brother reseller.
  • Page 34 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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