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Brother HL-2280DW Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
Start Here
Please read the Safety and Legal booklet first before you set up your machine. Then, please 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/.
WARNING
CAUTION
1
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.
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.
Installation CD-ROM,
Documentation CD-ROM
Basic User's Guide
Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assembly
(pre-installed)
HL-2280DW
Product Registration
Sheet
(USA only)
Quick Setup Guide
AC Power Cord
Safety and Legal booklet
USA/CAN Version 0
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  • Page 1 Please read the Safety and Legal booklet first before you set up your machine. Then, please 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/. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 2 CAUTION CAUTION When you move the machine, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. DO NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom. Note • Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration. •...
  • Page 3 Remove the packing 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 film covering the scanner glass. Open the front cover. Remove the Silica Pack from the inside of the machine.

  • Page 4: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    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 back in the machine. Close the front cover of the machine. Load paper in the paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
  • Page 5 Note For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper are not available in some regions.) Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.

  • Page 6: Connect The Power Cord

    Connect the power cord IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Connect the AC power cord to the machine, and then plug it into an AC power outlet. Turn on the machine’s power switch. Choose your language (if needed) Press Menu.

  • Page 7: Choose Your Connection Type

    ® For Windows Server 2003/2003 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2, visit your model page at http://solutions.brother.com/. Note You can download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. ® ® 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home/Windows ®...

  • Page 8: Before You Install

    CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your 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 9 Windows Vista ® Windows 7 when printing from applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. ® 7 users, ® ® Windows...
  • Page 10 For Mac OS X 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. (For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.) Connect the USB cable to the USB connector marked with the symbol on your machine and then connect the cable to your Macintosh.
  • Page 11 Download and install Presto! PageManager When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager. On the Brother Support screen, click Presto! PageManager and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 12: For Wired Network Interface Users

    CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your 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 13 Firewall, see to use more than 5 PCs with ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 12SE or ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE installed, please purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To purchase the NL-5 pack, contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service.
  • Page 14 For Mac OS X 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. (For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.) Remove the protective cap from the LAN connector marked with a...
  • Page 15 Go to step 10 on page 15. Download and install Presto! PageManager When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager. On the Brother Support screen, click Presto! PageManager and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 16: For Wireless Network Users

    Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother HL-2280DW can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.
  • Page 17 For Wireless Network Users Choose your wireless install method The following instructions will offer three methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Choose the method you prefer for your environment. Note To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the Network User's Guide.
  • Page 18 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. Item...

  • Page 19: Configure The Wireless Settings

    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), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe. Click Initial Installation and then Install MFL-Pro Suite.
  • Page 20 For Wireless Network Users Choose Temporarily use a USB cable (Recommended) and then click Next. Temporarily connect the USB cable (not included) directly to the computer and the machine. If the confirmation screen appears, check the box and click Next. When the following screen appears, check Yes if you want to connect with the listed SSID.
  • Page 21 For Wireless Network Users Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. Note • The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel. • If you want to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter the necessary IP address settings for your network.

  • Page 22: Manual Configuration From The Control Panel

    For Wireless Network Users Manual configuration from the control panel (Windows Configure the wireless settings IMPORTANT You must have the wireless settings you wrote down for your network in step 9 on page 17 before you proceed. On your machine, press Menu and press a or b to choose 4.Network, and press OK.

  • Page 23: One Push Configuration Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Or Aoss™ (Windows ® And Macintosh)

    Confirm your wireless access point/router has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ symbol as shown below. 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 24: 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.
  • Page 25 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 26 For Wireless Network Users Error code The machine cannot detect a wireless 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 wireless access point/router. Confirm your wireless access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™...

  • Page 27: Entering Text For Wireless Settings

    For Wireless Network Users Entering Text for Wireless Settings Press a or b repeatedly to select a character from the table below: For configuring wireless network settings (space) " > Making corrections If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press Clear. Re-enter the correct character. &...

  • Page 28: Wireless Network

    CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your 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 29 11SE on up to 5 PCs on the network. If you want to use more than 5 PCs with ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 12SE or ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE installed, please purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To purchase the NL-5 pack, contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service.

  • Page 30: Install The Drivers & Software

    For Mac OS X 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. (For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.) Install MFL-Pro Suite Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 31 Go to step 13 on page 31. Download and install Presto! PageManager When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager. On the Brother Support screen, click Presto! PageManager and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 32: For Network Users

    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 default User Name is ‘admin’ and the default password is ‘access’.

  • Page 33: Other Information

    Other Information 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. Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at this web address: http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/...
  • Page 34 Consumables 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 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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