User manual BROTHER HL-2030 - QUICK SETUP GUIDE

Read this Quick Setup Guide before using the printer. Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Laser Printer HL-2030/2040/2070N Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Windows® USB Installing the Printer Driver Quick Setup Guide USB (for Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP) Parallel (for HL-2040/ 2070N) Network (for HL-2070N) USB Network (for HL-2070N) Installing the Printer Driver page 12 page 14 Peer-toPeer (LPR) page 15 Peer-toPeer (NetBIOS) page 15 Network Shared Printer page 17 Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater page 18 Mac OS® 9.1 ­ 9.2 page 20 Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater page 21 Mac OS® 9.1 ­ 9.2 page 23 Setup is Complete! For Administrators How to use the printer, see the User's Guide in the CD-ROM. 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 go to http://solutions.brother.com Keep this Quick Setup Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. Macintosh® Network Macintosh® USB Windows® Network Windows® Parallel Setting Up Your Printer Safety Precautions To Use the Printer Safely Electrical Hazard Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock. Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Hot Surface Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot. Caution Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the printer or other objects. User's Guide Improper Setup Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the printer. Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features. Network User's Guide Indicates reference to the User's Guide or Network User's Guide which is on the CD-ROM we have supplied. Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the inside of the printer, make sure you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Inside the printer (Front View) Open the back cover (Back View) The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. Please do not remove or damage the label. Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations. Do not use flammable substances near the printer. Doing this might cause a fire or electrical shock. Table of Contents To Use the Printer Safely ..........................................................................................................2 Regulations ................................................................................................................................2 Getting Started Carton Components ..................................................................................................................4 Control Panel .............................................................................................................................5 Supplied CD-ROM ......................................................................................................................6 Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive ....................................................................7 Install the Drum Unit Assembly ......................................................................................8 Load Paper in the Paper Tray ..........................................................................................9 Print a Test Page ............................................................................................................10 Step 2 Installing the Printer Driver For USB Interface Cable Users (Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP Users) ...................................12 For Parallel Interface Cable Users (HL-2040/2070N Users) ................................................14 For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) ........................................................15 For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR / NetBIOS) ............................15 For Network Shared Printer Users ................................................................................17 For USB Interface Cable Users ..............................................................................................18 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users ........................................................................18 For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users ........................................................................................20 For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) ........................................................21 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users ........................................................................21 For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users ........................................................................................23 For Administrators (HL-2070N Users) Installing the BRAdmin Professional Configuration Utility (Windows® Users Only) ........24 Setting your IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin Professional (Windows® Users Only) .....................................................................................................24 Web browser ............................................................................................................................25 Network Factory Default Setting ............................................................................................25 Print the Printer Settings Page ...............................................................................................25 Other Information Shipment of the Printer ...........................................................................................................26 Option .......................................................................................................................................27 Consumables ...........................................................................................................................27 Troubleshooting User's Guide Chapter 6 1 Regulations Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Telephone: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product name: Model number: Model number: Product options: Laser Printer Laser Printer HL-2030, HL-2040 and HL-2070N HL-20 ALL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ­ ­ ­ ­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Laser Safety (100 to 120 volt Model Only) Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This printer is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the printer does not produce hazardous laser radiation. Since radiation emitted inside the printer is completely confined within protective housings and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user operation. Radio interference (220-240 volt model only) This printer follows EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. Before you use this product, make sure that you use the following interface cables. 1. A shielded parallel interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that it is marked "IEEE 1284 compliant". 2. A USB cable. The cable must not be more than 2 meters long. 2 FDA Regulations (100 to 120 volt Model Only) U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. One of the following labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. MANUFACTURED: Brother Industries, Ltd., 15-1 Naeshiro-cho Mizuho-ku Nagoya, 467-8561 Japan This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26, 2001. 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-2070N only) Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to over voltages. IT power system (For Norway only) This product is also designed for an IT power system with phase-to-phase voltage 230V. Wiring information (for UK) Important 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. Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug that does not have a cover. MANUFACTURED: Brother Corporation (Asia) Ltd. Brother Buji Nan Ling Factory Gold Garden Ind., Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang, Shenzhen, CHINA This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26, 2001. Caution: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Warning - This printer must be earthed. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code: Green and Yellow: Blue: Brown: Earth Neutral Live IEC 60825-1 specification (220 to 240 volt model only) This printer is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where it is needed. If in any doubt, call a qualified electrician. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This printer has a Class 3B laser diode which produces invisible laser radiation in the scanner unit. You should not open the scanner unit under any circumstances. Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. For Finland and Sweden LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT Varoitus! Laitteen käyttäminen muulla kuin tässä käyttöohjeessa mainitulla tavalla saattaa altistaa käyttäjän turvallisuusluokan 1 ylittävälle näkymättömälle lasersäteilylle. Om apparaten används på annat sätt än i denna Bruksanvisning specificerats, kan användaren utsättas för osynlig laserstrålning, som överskrider gränsen för laserklass 1. Varning Internal laser radiation Maximum radiation power: 5 mW Wave length: 770 - 810 nm Laser class: Class 3B IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet that is properly grounded through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with this printer must be three-pin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding. Incorrectly wired extension cords may cause personal injury and equipment damage. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding of the power, call a qualified electrician. 3 Getting Started Carton Components Printer 1 2 3 4 7 1 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) 2 Control Panel 3 Front Cover 4 Manual Feed Slot 5 Paper Tray 6 Power Switch 7 Face-down Output Tray (Top Output Tray) 6 5 CD-ROM (including User's Guide) Quick Setup Guide Drum Unit Assembly (including toner cartridge) AC Power Cord Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the printer carton in case for any reason you must ship your printer. The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate interface cable for the interface you intend to use (USB, Parallel or Network). USB cable Do not use a USB interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). Do not connect the USB cable to a non-powered hub or a Mac® keyboard. When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB connector of your PC. USB is not supported under Windows® 95 or Windows NT®4.0. Parallel interface (For HL-2040 and HL-2070N) Do not use a Parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters). Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant. Network cable (For HL-2070N) Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. 4 Control Panel 1 2 3 Toner - LED indicates when the Toner is low or empty. Drum - LED indicates when the Drum is nearing end of life. Paper - LED indicates when there is Cover open or a paper jam. 4 Ready - LED indicates when the printer is ready or if Data is remaining. 5 Go Button - Wake-up / Error recovery / Form feed / Cancel printing Reprint User's Guide Chapter 3. Printer LED Indications : Blinking Printer LED Toner Drum Paper Ready Green Green Green Green : ON : OFF Sleep / OFF Warming Up Ready Receiving Data Data Remaining Printer LED Toner Drum Paper Ready Toner Low Yellow* Toner Life End Yellow Drum Life End Soon Cover Open / Paper Jam No Paper Fed Tray Service call Yellow Yellow* Red Green Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Green Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 1 Red Yellow Red Green Chapter 3 User's Guide * The LED will blink in a pattern of ON for 2 seconds and then OFF for 3 seconds. 5 Supplied CD-ROM You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM. Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 4 5 6 This screen is not supported by Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2. 1 Initial Setup Instructional movie for printer setup. 2 Install Printer Driver Install the printer driver. 3 Install Other Drivers or Utilities Install optional drivers, utilities and Network management tools. 4 Documentation View the Printer User's Guide and Network User's Guide in PDF format. (Viewer included) You can also view the User's Guide in HTML format by accessing the Brother Solutions Center. The User's Guide in PDF format will be installed automatically when you install the driver. (For Windows® users only) From the Start button, select Programs, your printer (e.g. Brother HL-2070N), and User's Guide. If you do not want to install the User's Guide, select Custom setup from Install Printer Driver, and de-select User's Guide in PDF format when you install the driver. 5 On-Line Registration Register your product on-line. 6 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 the FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most from your Brother product. For visually impaired users, we have prepared the HTML file on the supplied CD-ROM: readme.html. This file can be read by Screen Reader 'text-to-speech' software. 6 Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Setting Up Your Printer 1 Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive For Windows® Users Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver installation. For Macintosh® Users Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver installation. Installing the Printer Driver 7 2 Click the Initial Setup icon on the menu screen. Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users 2 Click the Initial Setup icon on the menu screen. 3 3 You can view the initial setup instructions and follow the steps on pages 8 to 10. For Administrators Macintosh® Network You can view the initial setup instructions and follow the steps on pages 8 to 10. Macintosh® USB Windows® Network Windows® Parallel 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear automatically. Select your printer model and the language. 1 For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users: Go to page 8. For Mac OS® 10.2.4 or greater Users: Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and then double-click the HL2000 icon on your Desktop. Double-click the Start Here OS X icon. Follow the on-screen instructions. Windows® USB Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer 4 Put the drum unit assembly into the printer. 2 Install the Drum Unit Assembly Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver installation. 1 Open the front cover of the printer. Front cover 5 Close the front cover of the printer. 2 Unpack the drum unit assembly. 3 Rock it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. 8 3 Load Paper in the Paper Tray 1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the printer. 3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 4 2 While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. Put paper in the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark. Up to here. For Legal size paper, press in the inside latches and pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal size paper is not available in some regions.) 5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer. Go to the next page 9 For Administrators Macintosh® Network Macintosh® USB Windows® Network Paper guide release lever Installing the Printer Driver Windows® Parallel Windows® USB Setting Up Your Printer Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer 4 Press the Go button. The printer prints a test page. Check that the test page has printed correctly. 4 Print a Test Page Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver installation. 1 Make sure that the printer power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer. This function won't be available after the first print job you send from your PC. 2 Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn the power switch on. 3 After the printer has finished warming up, the Ready LED stops blinking and stays green. Go to the next page to install the driver. Unfold the Support flap. 10 Step 2 Installing the Printer Driver Setting Up Your Printer Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. The screens for Windows® in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows® XP. The screens for Mac OS® X in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS® X 10.3. Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR) ......... Go to page 15 Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (NetBIOS) ....... Go to page 15 Network Shared Printer Users........................................... Go to page 17 Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users .................................... Go to page 18 Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users ................................................... Go to page 20 Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users .................................... Go to page 21 Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users ................................................... Go to page 23 For Administrators ............................................................ Go to page 24 11 For Administrators Macintosh® Network For Network Interface Users Macintosh® USB For USB Interface Cable Users Windows® Network For Network Interface Cable Users Windows® Parallel For Parallel Interface Cable Users ............................. Go to page 14 Windows® USB For USB Interface Cable Users ..................................... Go to page 12 Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users (Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP Users) Installing the driver and connecting the printer to your PC If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on your PC, click the Cancel button. 3 Select the USB cable. A C 1 L E C N 4 Read the license agreement carefully. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT connected to the printer, and then begin installing the driver. If you have already connected the cable, remove it. 5 2 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu screen. When this screen appears, make sure the printer power switch is on. Connect the USB interface cable to your PC, and then connect it to the printer. Click the Next button. 12 6 Click the Finish button. Setting your printer as the default printer (For Windows® 2000/XP users only) 1 Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. If you want to register your product on-line, check the On-Line Registration box. For Windows® 98/Me users: The Setup is now complete. For Windows® 2000/XP users: Go to "Setting Your Printer as the Default Printer" on the next page. 2 Select the icon of the appropriate printer. Installing the Printer Driver 3 From the File menu, select Set as Default printer. The setup is now complete. 13 For Administrators Windows® USB Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Installing the Driver For Parallel Interface Cable Users (HL-2040/2070N Users) Connecting the printer to your PC and installing the driver 1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu screen. 5 Read the license agreement carefully. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Select the Parallel interface. 6 Click the Finish button. 3 Turn off the printer power switch. If you want to register your product on-line, check the On-Line Registration box. 7 Turn on the printer power switch. 4 Connect the parallel interface cable to your PC, and then connect it to your printer. The Setup is now complete. 14 For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR / NetBIOS) If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to installation or see the Network User's Guide. Before installation, if you are using Personal Firewall software (e.g. the Internet Connection Firewall available in Windows XP), disable it. Once you are sure that you can print, re-start your Personal Firewall software. Connecting the printer to your network and installing the driver 1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu screen. 5 Turn on the printer power switch. Installing the Printer Driver 15 6 Read the license agreement carefully. Then follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Select the Network interface. 7 Select Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, and then click the Next button. 3 Turn off the printer power switch. 4 Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on your hub. For Administrators Continue to the next page Windows® Network Windows® Parallel Setting Up Your Printer For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) Step 2 8 Installing the Driver 0 For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) For LPR Users: Select Search the network for devices and choose from a list of discovered devices (Recommended). Or enter your printer's IP address or its node name. Click the Next button. For NetBIOS Users: Select Search the network for devices and choose from a list of discovered devices (Recommended). Click the Next button. If you want to register your product on-line, check the On-Line Registration box. Click the Finish button. For Windows NT® 4.0 and Windows® 2000/XP users: The Setup is now complete. For Windows® 95/98/Me users: After your PC has restarted, setup will be complete. Contact your administrator if you are not sure about the printer's IP address or Node name. 9 For LPR Users: Select your printer and LPR (Recommended), and then click the Next button. For NetBIOS Users: Select your printer and NetBIOS, and then click the Next button. 16 For Network Shared Printer Users 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 information of the printer prior to installation. Installing the driver and selecting the appropriate printer queue or 'share name' 1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu screen. 4 Select Network Shared Printer, and then click the Next button. Select the Network interface. 3 Read the license agreement carefully. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Contact your administrator if you are not sure about the location and name of the printer in the network. 6 Click the Finish button. If you want to register your product on-line, check the On-Line Registration box. The setup is now complete. 17 For Administrators Windows® Network 2 5 Select your printer's queue, and then click the OK button. Installing the Printer Driver Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver 1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu screen. 3 Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh, and then connect it to the printer. Do not connect the USB cable to the keyboard USB Port or a non-powered USB Hub. 2 For HL-2030/2040 users: Select the USB interface. Select the USB interface. Follow the on screen instructions, and restart your Macintosh®. 4 Make sure the printer power switch is on. 5 From the Go menu, select Applications. For HL-2070N users: Select the USB interface. Follow the on screen instructions, and restart your Macintosh® 6 Open the Utilities folder. 18 7 Open the Printer Setup Utility icon. A From the Printer Setup Utility menu, select Quit Printer Setup Utility. 8 Click Add. The setup is now complete. 9 Select USB. Installing the Printer Driver 19 For Administrators Macintosh® USB 0 Select the appropriate printer, and then click the Add button. Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver 1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Open the Mac OS 9 folder. 4 Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh, and then connect it to the printer. Do not connect the USB cable to the keyboard USB Port or a non-powered USB Hub. 2 Open your language folder. 5 Make sure the printer power switch is on. 6 3 Double-click the Printer Driver Installer icon to install the printer driver. Follow the on-screen instructions and restart your Macintosh. From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.