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Start Here (EU only) HL-3070CW 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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• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 (Type A/B) interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 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.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock. Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch printer parts that are hot. Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the Note current operation works with other features.
• DO NOT plug in the AC power cord yet. Remove the packing tape from the outside of Remove the protective cover by pulling on the the printer.
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Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. While pressing the green 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.
Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the Print a test page paper is below the maximum paper mark a. The side to be printed on must be face down. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Press OK. General Setup Press OK again. Local Language Press + or - to choose your language. Press OK to accept. English Press Cancel to exit from Menu. Now go to Go to the next page to install the printer driver.
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Choose your connection type For USB interface cable ® Windows , go to page 10 Macintosh, go to page 13 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 15 Macintosh, go to page 20 For Wireless Network ® Windows...
• DO NOT connect the USB interface cable yet. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), • Make sure there are no USB Flash memory double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double- drive inserted. click start.exe. Note...
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Control screen appears, click Continue. the cable to the computer. Click Next. • 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,...
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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.
Click USB cable users and follow the on-screen instructions. Then, restart your • DO NOT connect the printer to a USB port on Macintosh. a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. • Connect the printer directly to your computer.
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Macintosh The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear. Choose the printer you wish to connect, and then click OK. When this screen appears, click OK. The installation is now Finish...
CD-ROM icon, and then double- Note click start.exe. • If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommend that you contact your Click Install Printer Driver on the menu system administrator prior to installation or see screen.
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, when the User Account Address or its node name. Click Next. 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,...
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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.
Click Network cable users. TCP/IP or USB Printer Note If you are going to connect to a shared printer on your network, we recommend that you ask your system administrator about the queue or share name for the printer prior to installation.
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Agreement. • 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.
Connect the network interface cable to the LAN connector marked with a symbol and then connect it to a free port on your hub. Click Network cable users and follow the on-screen instructions. Then, restart your Macintosh. Make sure the printer power switch is on.
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Wired Network Macintosh 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.
After the printer is configured to communicate with your access point/router computers on your network will have access to the printer. To use the printer from these computers, you will need to install the printer driver. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process.
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SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC ) or AOSS™, you do not need to use a computer to configure the wireless settings. The access point/router and your printer can automatically negotiate using the SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ procedure.
63 characters. The WEP key is for 64-bit encrypted networks or 128-bit encrypted networks and can contain both numbers and letters. If you do not know this information you should see the documentation provided with your access point or wireless router. This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or HEXADECIMAL format.
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Click Install Printer Driver on the menu Choose Step by Step install screen. (Recommended) and then click Next. Note Choose the Install Printer Driver icon for your region. Choose With cable (Recommended) and then click Next. Click Wireless Network users.
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• SETUP is the default SSID of the printer. Do not choose this SSID. and then click Refresh. • If the list is blank, check that the access point has power and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the printer and the access point are within range for wireless communication.
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Configuration page. Click Next. If your status is Link OK, go to q. Advanced. If your status is Failed to Associate, go to p. • If you do not know the Authentication or Encryption settings for your network, contact your network administrator or the manufacture of your access point/router.
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1 minute or more, then click Refresh. If your printer still fails to appear, reset the print server back to its factory default settings (see page 44) and go back to d on page 25 and try the wireless setup again. Note If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-...
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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.
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Wireless Network ® Windows Configuration in the Infrastructure mode using SES/WPS or AOSS from the control panel menu Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Configure the wireless drive. The opening screen will appear automatically. settings Choose your printer model and the language.
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For Windows Vista , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow. Press any of the Menu buttons (a, b, OK or Back) of the control panel on your printer. Choose Wireless Setup and Driver Install (Recommended), and then click Next.
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Install the printer driver printer has not detected your access IMPORTANT point/router on your network with the • DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens SecureEasySetup™ mode, the Wi-Fi during this installation. Protected Setup mode or AOSS™ mode enabled.
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• If you want to register your product on-line, Address or its node name. Click Next. 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 disabled the Status Monitor, uncheck Enable Status Monitor.
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63 characters. The WEP key is for 64-bit encrypted networks or 128-bit encrypted networks and can contain both numbers and letters. If you do not know this information you should see the documentation provided with your access point or wireless router. This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or HEXADECIMAL format.
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Choose Wireless Setup and Driver Install (Recommended), and then click Next. Choose the printer you wish to configure, and click Next. If the list is blank, check if the Choose Step by Step install access point and the printer are powered on, (Recommended) and then click Next.
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• SETUP is the default SSID of the printer. Do not choose this SSID. • If the list is blank, check that the access point has power and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the printer and the access point are within range for wireless communication.
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Reset the print server back to its factory default settings (see page 44). Confirm the security setting of your wireless network that you wrote down on page 34 and try starting from d on page 35 again. Disconnect the network cable between your access point (hub or router) and the printer, and click Next.
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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.
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Wireless Network Macintosh Configuration in the Infrastructure mode using SES/WPS or AOSS from the control panel menu Turn on your Macintosh. Put the supplied CD- Configure the wireless ROM into your CD-ROM drive. settings If your wireless access point/router supports either SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PBC...
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For resetting, see Reset the network settings to the factory default on page 44. Click Next. Press any of the Menu buttons (a, b, OK or Back) of the control panel on your printer. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK.
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Note completed the wireless settings, and then click Next. • 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.
BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows users) 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.
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.
The Brother print server is equipped with a web server To reset all network settings of the print server to its that allows you to monitor its status or change some factory default, follow the steps below.
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 for how to clean the printer.
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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 top or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages. Wiring information (UK only) If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same rating as the original fuse.
Remove the belt unit by holding the green handle and lifting the belt unit up and out of the printer. Plastic bags – to be supplied by you, the user; one for the waste toner box, and one each for the four drum and toner cartridge assemblies...
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Using two people, place the printer into the plastic bag. Put the printer and the Styrofoam pieces into the carton. Match the front side of the printer to the “FRONT” mark on the Styrofoam pieces. Put the Styrofoam piece for the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblies on the top of the printer.
View the Printer User’s Guide in HTML format. the driver. Click Start, All Programs , your printer, You can also view the User’s Guide in PDF format by and then User’s Guide in HTML format. If you do not accessing the Brother Solutions Center.
-: Scroll backward through menus and the available options. OK: Choose the control panel menu. Set the chosen menu and settings. Back: Go back one level in the menu structure. For the details of the control panel, see chapter 3 of the User's Guide on the CD-ROM.
Replace Belt Replace WT Box 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.
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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.