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Brother HL-5240 Quick Setup Manual

Brother HL-5240 Quick Setup Manual

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HL-5240
HL-5240L
HL-5250DN
Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please
read this 'Quick Setup Guide' for proper set up and installation instructions.
How to use the printer, see the User's Guide in the CD-ROM.
Keep this 'Quick Setup Guide' and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and
easy reference at all times.
STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine
STEP 2
Installing the Printer Driver
Setup is Complete!

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  • Page 1 HL-5240 HL-5240L HL-5250DN Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for proper set up and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2...

  • Page 2: Symbols Used In This Guide

    Compilation and Publication This manual has been compiled and published, under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For USB interface cable users (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only)............. 12 For parallel interface cable users ......................13 For network interface cable users (For HL-5250DN) ................14 For Brother Peer-to-Peer network printer users (LPR/NetBIOS) ............14 For shared network printer users ......................15 ® Macintosh For USB interface cable users ........................

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To Use the Printer Safely Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the inside of the printer, make sure that you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands.

  • Page 5: Regulations

    APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which to operate the equipment. produces invisible laser radiation in the scanner unit.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Disconnect device You must install this printer near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the power outlet to shut off the power completely. Caution for LAN connection (For model HL-5250DN only) Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to over voltages.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started What is in the box? Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the printer carton in case for any reason you must ship your printer. 1 Front Cover Release Button 5 Paper tray 2 Control panel 6 Power switch 3 Face-down output tray support flap (Support flap)

  • Page 8: Control Panel

    Getting Started Control panel 1 Toner LED indicates when the Toner is low or at the end of its life. 2 Drum LED indicates when the Drum is nearing the end of its life. 3 Paper LED indicates when the paper tray is empty or there is a paper jam.

  • Page 9: Supplied Cd-Rom

    Register your product on-line. Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is a one-stop resource for all your printer needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, or learn about printer solutions.

  • Page 10: Step 1 Setting Up The Machine

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive ® ® For Windows users For Macintosh users Improper Setup Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver.

  • Page 11: Install The Drum Unit And Toner Cartridge Assembly

    Setting Up the Machine Install the drum unit and Load paper in the paper tray toner cartridge assembly Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Press the front cover release button and open While pressing the blue paper-guide release the front cover (1).

  • Page 12: Print A Test Page

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Press Go. The printer prints a test page. Check Print a test page that the test page has printed correctly. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Note Make sure that the printer power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer.

  • Page 13: Step 2 Installing The Printer Driver

    Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 14: Windows

    STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver ® Windows ® For USB interface cable users (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP only) When this screen appears, make sure the Note printer power switch is on. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on Connect the USB interface cable to your PC, your PC, click Cancel.

  • Page 15: For Parallel Interface Cable Users

    Installing the Printer Driver ® Windows Setting your printer as the default printer Choose the Brother Printer icon. ® (For Windows 2000/XP only) Click the Start button and then Printers and Faxes. Click File, and then Set as Default printer.

  • Page 16: For Network Interface Cable Users (For Hl-5250Dn)

    Installing the Printer Driver ® Windows For network interface cable users (For HL-5250DN) For Brother Peer-to-Peer network printer users (LPR/NetBIOS) Choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Note Printer, and then click Next. • If you are going to connect the printer to your...

  • Page 17: For Shared Network Printer Users

    Installing the Printer Driver ® Windows For NetBIOS Users: Click Finish. Choose your printer and NetBIOS, and then Note click Next. If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration. ® ® For Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000/XP users, the setup is now complete.

  • Page 18: Macintosh

    STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh For USB interface cable users ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater users Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. ® Connecting the printer to your Macintosh installing the driver Note Click Install Printer Driver on the menu ®...

  • Page 19: 9.1 To 9.2 Users

    Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh Click Printer Setup Utility, then ® For Mac OS 10.3 users: Quit Printer Setup Utility. ® For Mac OS 10.4 or greater users: The setup is now complete. ® For Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2 users Double-click the Printer Driver Installer icon ®...

  • Page 20: For Network Interface Cable Users (For Hl-5250Dn)

    STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh Make sure the printer power switch is on. Click the Brother Laser icon. On the right side of the Chooser, choose the printer to which ® From the Apple menu, click Chooser.

  • Page 21: To 9.2 Users

    Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh Click Add. Choose Brother HL-5250DN series, and then click Add. ® For Mac OS 10.2.4 to 10.3 users: Go to the next step. ® For Mac OS 10.4 or greater users: Go to Step 12.
  • Page 22 Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh Turn on the printer power switch. Click the Brother Laser (IP) icon, and then choose BRN_xxxxxx (where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet address). Click Setup..Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 23: Repacking Information

    Repacking Information Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge Shipment of the printer assembly. Put it in a plastic bag and seal the bag completely. If for any reason you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to avoid any damage during transit.

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