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- Page 1 Advanced User’s Guide HL-3180CDW Version 0 USA/CAN...
- Page 2 This Guide provides useful information For USA: Guide about wireless network settings and security PDF file / Brother Solutions settings using the Brother machine. You can Center also find supported protocol information for For Other Countries: your machine and detailed troubleshooting PDF file / CD-ROM / In the Box tips.
- Page 3 Where is it? Web Connect Guide This Guide provides information about how PDF file / Brother Solutions to configure and use your Brother machine Center to scan, load and view images and files on certain Web sites that provide these services.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Setup Memory storage.....................1 Volume setting .......................1 Beeper volume ....................1 Automatic Daylight Saving Time................2 Ecology features ....................2 Toner Save ......................2 Sleep Time ......................3 Deep Sleep mode....................3 Auto Power Off ....................4 Touchscreen ......................4 Setting the backlight brightness...............4 Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight ............5 Security features Secure Function Lock 2.0 ..................6 Before you begin to use Secure Function Lock 2.0.........7... - Page 5 Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking the machine..............23 Cleaning the outside of the machine ............. 24 Cleaning the LED heads................25 Cleaning the scanner..................26 Cleaning the corona wires ................27 Cleaning the drum unit .................. 30 Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers ..............35 Calibration .....................
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Page 7: General Setup
General Setup Memory storage Volume setting Your menu settings are stored permanently, Beeper volume and in the event of a power failure will not be lost. Temporary settings (for example, When the beeper is on, the machine will Contrast) will be lost. Also, during a power make a sound when you press the failure the machine will retain the date and Touchscreen or Touchpanel, or make a... -
Page 8: Automatic Daylight Saving Time
Chapter 1 Automatic Daylight Ecology features Saving Time Toner Save You can set the machine to change You can save toner using this feature. When automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will set itself forward one hour in the spring, and you set Toner Save to On, print appears back one hour in the fall. -
Page 9: Sleep Time
General Setup Sleep Time Deep Sleep mode The Sleep Time setting can reduce power If the machine is in Sleep mode and does not consumption. When the machine is in Sleep receive any jobs for a certain length of time, mode (Power Save mode) it acts as though it the machine will go into Deep Sleep mode is turned off. -
Page 10: Auto Power Off
Chapter 1 Touchscreen Auto Power Off If the machine is in Deep Sleep mode for a Setting the backlight certain length of time, it will go into Power Off brightness mode automatically. To wake the machine from Power Off mode, press on the You can adjust the brightness of the control panel. -
Page 11: Setting The Dim Timer For The Backlight
General Setup Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight You can set how long the Touchscreen LCD backlight stays on after you go back to your Home screen. Press Press All Settings. Swipe up or down, or press a or b to display General Setup. -
Page 12: Security Features
Web Connect (Download) Color Print Page Limit Scan includes scan jobs via Brother iPrint&Scan. Print and Color Print include print jobs via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Brother iPrint&Scan. Available for Print, Copy and Web Connect (Download). This feature also prevents users from changing the default settings of the machine by limiting access to the Menu settings. -
Page 13: Before You Begin To Use Secure Function Lock 2.0
Secure Function Lock 2.0 your browser’s address bar (where on page 7. Then set up the administrator. “machine’s IP address” is the IP address of the Brother machine). Setting the administrator password For example: The administrator password is used to set up v192.168.1.2/... -
Page 14: Setting Up Restricted Users
Chapter 2 Setting up and changing the Type a four-digit number for the password in the New Password field. Public user mode Retype the password in the Public user mode restricts the functions that Retype Password field. are available for all users who do not have a password. -
Page 15: Turning Secure Function Lock On/Off
Enter the registered four-digit password, the Touchscreen will show administrator password using the Wrong Password. Enter the correct keyboard on the Touchscreen. password. If you forget it, call Brother Press OK. Customer Service. Turning Secure Function Lock on Press Press All Settings. -
Page 16: Switching Users
Chapter 2 Switching Users Changing to the Public mode This setting allows you to switch between Press registered restricted users or Public mode when Secure Function Lock is turned on. Press Go to Public. NOTE Changing to the restricted user mode •... -
Page 17: Setting Lock
Call your administrator Swipe up or down, or press a or b to or Brother Customer Service. display General Setup. While Setting Lock is On, you cannot access the machine settings. -
Page 18: Changing The Setting Lock Administrator Password
Chapter 2 Changing the Setting Lock Turning Setting Lock on/off administrator password If you enter the wrong password, the Touchscreen will show Wrong Password. Enter the correct password. Press Turning Setting Lock on Press All Settings. Swipe up or down, or press a or b to Press display General Setup. -
Page 19: Printing Reports
Printing reports Reports How to print a report The following reports are available: Press 1 User Settings Prints a list of your current settings. Press All Settings. 2 Network Configuration Swipe up or down, or press a or b to Prints a list of your current network display Print Reports. -
Page 20: Making Copies
Making copies Copy settings Improving copy quality You can choose from a range of quality You can change the copy settings for the next settings. The factory setting is Auto. copy. Auto These settings are temporary. The machine returns to its default settings one minute after Auto is the recommended mode for copying. -
Page 21: Enlarging Or Reducing Copies
Making copies Enlarging or reducing copies 100%* To enlarge or reduce the next copy follow 200% these steps: 141% A5iA4 104% EXEiLTR Load your document. 97% LTRiA4 94% A4iLTR Press (Copy). 91% Full Page 85% LTRiEXE Enter the number of copies you want. Press Options. -
Page 22: 2-Sided Copying
Chapter 4 2-sided Copying Load your document. You must choose a 2-sided copy layout from Press (Copy). the following options before you can start 2-sided copying. The layout of your document Enter the number of copies. determines which 2-sided copy layout you should choose. -
Page 23: Adjusting Density And Contrast
Making copies Adjusting Density and Contrast Contrast Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid. Load your document. Density Adjust the copy density to make copies Press (Copy). darker or lighter. Load your document. Enter the number of copies. Press Options. -
Page 24: Sorting Copies
Chapter 4 Sorting copies Making N in 1 copies (page layout) You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be sorted in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so You can reduce the amount of paper used when copying by using the N in 1 copy feature. -
Page 25: In 1 Id Copy
Making copies 2 in 1 ID Copy Place the next page on the scanner glass. You can copy both sides of your identification Press OK. card onto one page, keeping the original card Repeat steps k - m for each page of size. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Color Saturation
Chapter 4 Adjusting the Color Press Color Start or Black Start. The machine starts scanning one side of Saturation the identification card. You can change the default setting for color After the machine has scanned one saturation. side, press Yes. Turn over the identification card and place it near the Load your document. -
Page 27: Removing Background Color
Making copies Removing Background Color Saving copy options as a Shortcut Remove Background Color removes the background color of the document when You can store the copy options you use most copying. Using this function will make the often by saving them as a Shortcut. copy clearer to read and may save toner. -
Page 28: Saving Paper
Chapter 4 Saving paper You can use the Paper Save preset to reduce the amount of paper consumed for copies. Paper Save uses the 4 in 1 layout and 2-sided copy options. Load your document. Press (Copy). Swipe left or right to display Paper Save. -
Page 29: A Routine Maintenance
Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking IMPORTANT the machine • Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the surface of the machine. Clean the outside and inside of the machine • DO NOT use cleaning materials that regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. -
Page 30: Cleaning The Outside Of The Machine
Cleaning the outside of the Wipe the outside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust. machine IMPORTANT DO NOT use any type of liquid cleaners (including ethanol). Clean the Touchscreen as follows: Press and hold down to turn off the machine. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Led Heads
Routine maintenance Cleaning the LED heads Wipe the inside and the outside of the paper tray with a dry, lint-free cloth to remove dust. If there is a problem with the print quality, such as light or faded colors or white streaks or bands down the page, clean the LED heads. -
Page 32: Cleaning The Scanner
Cleaning the scanner Wipe the windows of all four LED heads (1) with a dry, lint-free cloth. Be careful not to touch the windows of the LED heads (1) with your fingers. Press and hold down to turn off the machine. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Corona Wires
Routine maintenance Cleaning the corona wires WARNING If you have print quality problems or the HOT SURFACE Touchscreen shows Drum !, clean the corona wires as follows: After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be Open the top cover until it locks in the extremely hot. - Page 34 Clean the corona wire inside the drum IMPORTANT unit by gently sliding the green tab from • We recommend that you place the toner left to right and right to left several times. cartridge and drum unit assembly on a clean, flat surface with disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
- Page 35 Routine maintenance Slide the toner cartridge and drum unit Repeat steps b - d to clean each of the assembly into the machine. Make sure three remaining corona wires. you match the toner cartridge color to NOTE the same color label on the machine. When cleaning the corona wires, you do not have to remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit.
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Page 36: Cleaning The Drum Unit
Cleaning the drum unit Open the top cover until it locks in the open position. If your printout has black or white dots or other repeating marks at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals, the drum may have foreign material, such as glue from a label stuck on the drum surface. - Page 37 Routine maintenance IMPORTANT WARNING • We recommend that you place the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly on a HOT SURFACE clean, flat surface with disposable paper After you have just used the machine, some underneath it in case you accidentally spill internal parts of the machine will be or scatter toner.
- Page 38 Push down the green lock lever and take <Drum unit> the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. IMPORTANT • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold •...
- Page 39 Routine maintenance Read the following information from the Turn the edge of the drum unit toward Drum Dot Check Sheet. you by hand while looking at the surface of the suspected area. Dot location: The sheet has eight numbered columns.
- Page 40 Put the toner cartridge firmly into the Slide each toner cartridge and drum drum unit until you hear it lock into place. assembly into the machine. Make sure If you put the cartridge in correctly, the you match the toner cartridge color to green lock lever will lift automatically.
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Page 41: Cleaning The Paper Pick-Up Rollers
Routine maintenance Cleaning the paper pick-up Close the top cover of the machine. rollers Press to turn on the machine and try a test print. Cleaning the paper pick-up roller periodically may prevent paper jams by insuring the proper feeding of paper. If you have paper feed problems, clean the pick-up rollers as follows: Press and hold down... -
Page 42: Calibration
Calibration Tightly wring out a lint-free cloth soaked in lukewarm water, and then wipe the separator pad (1) on the paper tray to The output density for each color may vary remove dust. depending on the machine’s environment, such as temperature and humidity. Calibration helps you to improve the color density. -
Page 43: Auto Registration
Routine maintenance Auto Registration NOTE • If an error message appears, press OK If solid areas of color or images have cyan, and try again. magenta or yellow fringes, you can use the (For more information, see Basic User’s auto-registration feature to correct the Guide: Error and maintenance problem. -
Page 44: Frequency (Color Correction)
Frequency (Color Correction) Printing the test print You can set how often the color correction You can print a Test Print page to check your (Color Calibration and Auto Registration) print quality. occurs. The factory setting is Normal. The color correction process consumes some of Press the toner. -
Page 45: Checking The Page Counters
Routine maintenance Checking the Page Counters Checking the remaining life of toner cartridges You can see the machine’s Page Counters for copies, printed pages and lists or a You can see the approximate remaining life summary total. of the toner cartridges. Press Press Press All Settings. -
Page 46: Checking The Remaining Life Of Parts
The Fuser Unit and PF Kit parts listed Press in the table must be replaced after printing approximately 50,000 pages . Call Brother Press All Settings. Customer Service when these messages appear on the Touchscreen. Swipe up or down, or press a or b to display Machine Info.. -
Page 47: Packing And Shipping The Machine
The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier. • Unless you are returning the machine as part of the Brother Exchange Service, leave the toner cartridges and drum units inside the machine when you pack and ship it. - Page 48 FRONT NOTE If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts, including the drum unit, toner cartridge, and printed materials to use with your ‘Exchange’ machine.
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Page 49: B Glossary
Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. 3.7 in. Touchscreen LCD and Touchpanel Settings Tables The Touchscreen LCD (Liquid Crystal At-a-glance instructions that show all the... -
Page 50: Index
Index Numerics 2-sided copy ..........16 Machine information checking remaining life of parts .... 40 page counts .......... 39 Macintosh Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide. See Software User's Guide. Maintenance, routine ....... 23 checking the remaining life of parts ..40 Memory storage ........... - Page 51 Reducing copies ........15 Reports ............13 Drum Dot Print ........13 how to print ...........13 Network Configuration ......13 User Settings ........13 WLAN Report ........13 Scanning See Software User's Guide. Security Secure function lock administrator password ......7 Setting lock ...........11 Sleep mode ..........3 Sort ............18 Temporary copy settings ......14 Toner Save ..........2...
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