Detailed instructions for use are in the User's 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 1
page 10
page 11
Peer-toPeer (LPR) page 12
Peer-toPeer (NetBIOS) page 12
Network Shared Printer page 13
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater page 14
Mac OS® 9.1  9.2 page 15
Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater page 16
Mac OS® 9.1  9.2 page 17
Setup is Complete!
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. 2
Table of Contents
To Use the Printer Safely ..........................................................................................................2 Regulations ................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started
Carton Components ..................................................................................................................5 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 ..........................................................................................8 Print a Test Page ..............................................................................................................8
Step 2
Installing the Printer Driver
For USB Interface Cable Users (Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP Users) ...................................10 For Parallel Interface Cable Users (HL-2040/2070N Users) ................................................11 For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) ........................................................12 For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR / NetBIOS) ............................12 For Network Shared Printer Users ................................................................................13 For USB Interface Cable Users ..............................................................................................14 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users ........................................................................14 For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users ........................................................................................15 For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) ........................................................16 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users ........................................................................16 For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users ........................................................................................17
Other Information
Shipment of the Printer ...........................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting
User's Guide Chapter 6
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Regulations
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.
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.
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipments. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Getting Started
Carton Components
Printer
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.
Control Panel
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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. Ready - LED indicates when the printer is ready or if Data is remaining. 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.
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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
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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) 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.
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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.
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3
You can view the initial setup instructions and follow the steps on page 8.
Macintosh® Network
You can view the initial setup instructions and follow the steps on pages 8 to 10.
Macintosh® USB
Windows® Network
Windows® Parallel
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Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear automatically. Select your printer model and the language.
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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
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.
Install the Drum Unit 2 Assembly
Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver installation.
Paper guide release lever
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Open the front cover of the printer. Unpack the drum unit assembly. Rock it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly.
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Put paper in the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark.
Up to here.
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Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
4 Print a Test Page
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Put the drum unit assembly into the printer.
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Make sure that the printer power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn the power switch on. After ...