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HL-2140 HL-2150N 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 Installing the Printer Driver Setup is Complete! How to use the printer, see the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
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.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ............................4 To Use the Printer Safely ........................4 Regulations ............................. 5 Getting Started Carton Components ............................. 7 Control panel..............................8 Printer LED Indications ..........................8 Supplied CD-ROM ............................9 STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine Installing the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly................
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.
Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd., Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NO6 Gold Garden Ind. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority Shenzhen, China to operate the equipment. Radio interference (220-240 volt model only) Herewith declare that :...
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® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Caution for LAN connection (HL-2150N only) Ltd. has determined that this product meets the Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to over voltages.
Getting Started Carton Components 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 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (Support flap 1) 6 Paper tray 2 Control panel 7 Front cover...
Getting Started Control panel 1 Toner LED The Toner LED indicates when the toner is low or at the end of its life. 2 Drum LED The Drum LED indicates when the drum is nearing the end of its life. 3 Error LED The Error LED indicates when the printer is in one of the following states:...
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STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Installing the drum unit and into the printer. toner cartridge assembly Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver.
Setting Up the Machine Put paper in the paper tray. Make sure that the Loading paper in the paper paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum tray paper mark (1). Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. Put the paper tray firmly back into the printer.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine After the printer has finished warming up, the Printing a test page Ready LED / Go button (1) stops blinking and stays blue. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Make sure that the printer power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer.
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.
If the opening screen does not appear, use ® Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Note Click Install Printer Driver on the menu If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on screen.
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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.
Choose your printer model and the language. Note If the opening screen does not appear, use ® Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. TCP/IP TCP/IP 1 Router Click Install Printer Driver on the menu screen.
If the opening screen does not appear, use ® Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program 1 Network Shared from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. 2 Also known as “Server” or “Printer server” 3 Printer 4 TCP/IP or USB Note...
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For Windows Vista , when the User Account Please download the latest driver by accessing the Control screen appears, click Continue. Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com. When the License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the License Agreement.
® For Mac OS X 10.3 or greater users: Go to step 7. The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the printer to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
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STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh Choose your printer, and then click Add. Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center. ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users: Setup is now complete.
Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh For network interface cable users (HL-2150N only) The Brother software will search for the Brother ® Connecting the printer to your Macintosh printer. During this time the following screen installing the driver will appear.
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STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver ® Macintosh Make the following selection. Choose your printer, and then click Add. Note • If there is more than one of the same printer model connected on your network, the Ethernet address (MAC address) will be displayed after the model name.
Repacking Information Repack the printer. Shipment of the printer If for any reason you must ship your printer, carefully package the printer to avoid any damage during transit. We recommend that you save and use the original packaging. The printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier.