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Brother Laser Printer
USER’S GUIDE
HL-2230
HL-2240
HL-2240D
HL-2242D
HL-2250DN
HL-2270DW
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen
Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the machine.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you
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Using this guide Symbols used in this guide The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries. IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functi
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Table of Contents 1 Printing Methods 1 About this machine ....................................................................................................................................1 Front view and Back view....................................................................................................................1 Acceptable paper and other print media....................................................................................................3 Recommended paper and prin
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Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................82 Cleaning the outside of the machine .................................................................................................83 Cleaning the corona wire...................................................................................................................84 Cleaning the drum unit .........................................
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Printing Methods 1 1 1 About this machine 1 Front view and Back view 1 1 2 11 3 10 9 4 5 8 6 7 1 Face-down output tray support flap 2 (support flap 2) 2 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (support flap 1) 3 Control panel 4 Manual feed paper guide 5 Manual feed slot 6 Manual feed slot cover 7 Paper tray 8 Front cover 9 Power switch 10 Ventilation hole 11 Face-down output tray 1
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Printing Methods 7 1 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 Back cover (Face-up output tray when open) 2 AC power connector 3 HL-2270DW: Wireless setup button 4 HL-2270DW: Wireless Activity LED 5 USB interface connector 6 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port 7 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: Network status LEDs 2
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Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media 1 1 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels or envelopes. For best results, follow the instructions below: DO NOT put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from yo
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Printing Methods Media type Tray 1 Manual DX Choose the media type from the printer driver 1 Bond paper Bond Paper 2 p Rough paper– 60 to 163 g/m (16 to 43 lb) Thin paper Thin Paper pp p 2 60 to 75 g/m (16 to 20 lb) Thick paper Thick Paper or Thicker p Paper 2 105 to 163 g/m (28 to 43 lb) Labels p Label A4 or Letter Envelopes Envelopes p Env. Thin Env. Thick Tray 1 Manual DX 1 Paper size A4, Letter, B5 (ISO/JIS), A5, A5 Width: 76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.) Letter, Legal , (Long Edge), B6 (I
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Printing Methods Recommended paper specifications 1 The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. 1 2 Basis weight 75-90 g/m (20-24 lb) Thickness 80-110 m Roughness Higher than 20 sec. 3 Stiffness 90-150 cm /100 Grain direction Long grain 9 11 Volume resistivity 10e -10e ohm 9 12 Surface resistivity 10e -10e ohm-cm Filler CaCO (Neutral) 3 Ash content Below 23 wt% Brightness Higher than 80% Opacity Higher than 85% Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying. 2 Use pap
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Printing Methods Handling and using special paper 1 1 The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NO
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Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes designed for laser printers will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may 1 have feed and print-quality problems because of the way they have been made. A suitable envelope should have edges with straight, well-creased folds and the leading edge should not be thicker than two sheets of paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy quality envelopes from a supplier who understands tha
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Printing Methods • with each side folded as shown in figure below 1 If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels 1 The machine will print on most types of labels designed for use with a laser printer. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives should not come in con
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Printing Methods Unprintable area 1 1 The area of the paper that cannot be printed on is shown in the table below: Portrait 1 24 3 A4 Letter Legal B5 (ISO) Executive A5 A6 B6 (ISO) 1 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 4.23 mm 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) (0.16 in.) (0.16 in.) (0.16 in.) (0.16 in.) (0.16 in.) (0.16 in.) (0.16 in.) 2 6.01 mm 6.35 mm 6.35 mm 6.01 mm 6.35 mm 6.01 mm 6.01 mm 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) (0.25 in.) (0.25 in.) (0.24 in.) (0.25 in.) (0.24 in.) (0.24 in.) (0.24 in.) 3 4.23
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Printing Methods Printing methods 1 1 Printing on plain paper, recycled paper, bond paper, thin paper or thick paper 1 Printing from the paper tray (plain paper, recycled paper and thin paper only) 1 (For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of paper on page 3.) a Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. b While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 10
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Printing Methods Note 1 For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal or Folio size paper is not available in some regions.) c Put paper in the tray and make sure: The paper is below the maximum paper mark (bbb). Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams. The side to be printed on must be face down. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly. d Put the
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Printing Methods e Lift up the support flap 1 to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. 1 f Choose the following from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size 1 A4 Letter Executive A5 B5 Legal 1 B6 A6 JIS B5 A5 Long Edge Folio 1 Legal or Folio size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada. Media Type Plain Paper Thin Paper Recycled Paper Paper Source Tray 1 For any other
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Printing Methods Printing from the Manual feed slot 1 (For the recommended paper to use, see Type and size of paper on page 3.) 1 Note The machine automatically turns on the Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. a Lift up the support flap 1 to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. b Open the manual feed slot cover. 13
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Printing Methods c Using both hands, slide the manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper that you are going to use. 1 d Using both hands, put one piece of paper in the manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull in the paper, let go. Note • Put the paper into the manual feed slot with the side to be printed face up. • Make sure that the paper is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it
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Printing Methods e Choose the following from each drop-down list of the printer driver. Paper Size 1 Width: 76.2 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.) Length: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.6 to 16 in.) You can use all paper sizes specified for the tray which you use. Media Type Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Recycled Paper Paper Source Manual For any other settings, see Driver and Software in Chapter 2. f Send the print data to the machine. g After the printed page comes out of the m
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Printing Methods b Pull down the two green levers, one on the left-hand side and one on the right-hand side, as shown in the illustration below. 1 c Open the manual feed slot cover. 16
