Brother HL-2270DW Quick Setup Manual
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Quick Setup Guide
Start Here
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/.
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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
• 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 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.
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
AC Power Cord
100mm(4 in.)
100mm
100mm
(4 in.)
(4 in.)
HL-2270DW
Safety and Legal
Booklet
Installation CD-ROM(s)
Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assembly
(pre_installed)
120mm
(4.72 in.)
Documentation/
ENG Version A
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  • Page 1 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/. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 2 Remove the packing Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. material from the machine IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet. Remove the packing tape from the outside of the machine and the silica gel pack from the face-down output tray.
  • Page 3: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Put paper in the tray and make sure: Load paper in the paper The paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b). tray Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams. Pull the paper tray completely out of the The side to be printed on must be face down.
  • Page 4: Print A Test Page

    Print a test page IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Connect the AC power cord to the machine and then connect it to an AC power outlet. Turn on the machine power switch. After the machine has finished warming up, the Ready LED stops blinking and stays green.
  • Page 5: Choose Your Connection Type

    , go to page 8 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/.
  • Page 6: For Usb Interface Cable Users For Windows

    If prompted, select your model and language. Note Note If the Brother screen does not appear • Depending on your security settings, a automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), Windows Security or antivirus software window double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then may appear when using the machine or its double-click start.exe.
  • Page 7: Install The Printer Driver

    USB hub. • Connect the printer directly to your computer. Make sure the machine power switch is on. Note When the Brother Support screen appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. The installation is now Finish...
  • Page 8: Wired Network

    Wired Network ® Windows ® For Wired Network Cable Users for Windows (For Peer-to-Peer network users) Connect the network cable to the LAN Before you install connector marked with a symbol and then connect it to a free port on your hub. TCP/IP TCP/IP Router...
  • Page 9 Windows Security or antivirus software window Note may appear when using the machine or its software. Please allow or permit the window to If the Brother screen does not appear continue. automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then •...
  • Page 10 Install the printer driver Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If prompted, select your model and language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), TCP/IP double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
  • Page 11 • 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/.
  • Page 12 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. Follow Mac OS X you are using, visit the on-screen instructions. 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. Make sure your machine is plugged in and your Macintosh is switched ON.
  • Page 13 Wired Network Macintosh When this screen appears, click Next. Note When the Brother Support screen appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. The installation is now Finish 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.
  • Page 14: For Wireless Network Users

    Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother HL-2270DW can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.
  • Page 15 For Wireless Network Users Confirm your network environment (Infrastructure Mode) The following instructions will offer two methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Note To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the Network User’s Guide.
  • Page 16: Wireless Network

    (Personal Identification Number) Method, See Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup in the Network User’s Guide. Place the Brother machine within range of your Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ access point/router. The range may differ depending on your environment. Refer to the instructions provided with your access point/router.
  • Page 17 • 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/.
  • Page 18 Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Choose No, and then click Next. drive. If prompted, select your model and 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.
  • Page 19 Temporarily connect the USB cable (not included) directly to the computer and the machine. Temporarily connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable (not included) and click Next. Go to Step n. Choose Temporarily use an Ethernet (LAN) Choose the machine you wish to configure, cable and then click Next.
  • Page 20 Wireless Network ® Windows If the confirmation screen appears, check the If your network is not configured for box and click Next. When the following screen Authentication and Encryption, the following appears, check Yes if you want to connect with screen will appear.
  • Page 21 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/. (For USB cable users) Disconnect the USB cable between the...
  • Page 22 PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method, See Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup in the Network User’s Guide. Place the Brother machine within range of your Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ access point/router. The range may differ depending Note on your environment.
  • Page 23 33. Note A WLAN report will automatically be printed. If When the Brother Support screen appears, the connection failed, check the error on the make your selection and follow the on-screen printed report and refer to instructions.
  • Page 24 Wireless Network Macintosh Configuration in Infrastructure mode, temporally using a USB or Ethernet (LAN) cable Read the . Check the box Important Notice Configure the wireless after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click settings and install the Next printer driver IMPORTANT...
  • Page 25 The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the access point you wish to associate the machine with, and then click Next. Temporarily connect the Brother wireless device to your access point using a network cable (not included) and click Next. Note •...
  • Page 26 Wireless Network Macintosh For USB cable users, go to u. If your network is not configured for For Ethernet cable users, go to r. Authentication and Encryption, the following screen will appear. To continue configuration, click OK and go to p. A wireless LAN report will automatically be printed.
  • Page 27 (For USB cable users) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete Disconnect the USB cable between the setup. computer and the machine. Note When the Brother Support screen appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. The installation is now Finish complete.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting IMPORTANT Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings. How can I find the wireless settings SSID and Network Key 1) You should see the documentation provided with your WLAN access point/router.
  • Page 29 The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Reconfirm the SSID and security information (Network Key). If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother TS-05 machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
  • Page 30 For Wireless Network Users Error code Recommended Solutions The machine cannot detect a WLAN access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™ enabled. If you would like to configure your wireless settings using WPS or AOSS™, you must operate both your machine and the WLAN access point/router. Confirm your WLAN access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™...
  • Page 31: For Network Users

    Reset the network settings to the (web browser) factory default The Brother print server is equipped with a web server You can reset the print server back to its default that allows you to monitor its status or change some...
  • Page 32: Other Information

    Other Information Printer LED Indications Blinking: OFF: Printer LED SLEEP WARMING UP READY RECEIVING DATA DEEP SLEEP COOLING DOWN DATA REMAINING Toner Drum Error Ready Dimmed Printer LED REPLACE TONER ENDED DRUM END REPLACE TONER LOW DRUM TONER SOON Toner Drum Error Ready...
  • Page 33 The LED will flash 10 times and then turn OFF for half a second. This pattern will repeat 20 times. Brother CreativeCenter Get inspired. If you're using Windows, double-click the Brother CreativeCenter icon on your desktop to access our FREE web site with many ideas and resources for personal and professional use.
  • Page 34 Consumables When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error will be indicated by the LED's on the control panel. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ or contact your local Brother reseller.
  • Page 35 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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