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.
Step 1
Step 2
Laser Printer
HL-2030/2040/2070N
Setting Up Your Printer
Installing the Printer Driver
Setting Up
®
Windows
®
Your Printer
USB
USB
(for Windows®
98/Me/2000/XP)
page 10
Peer-to-
Peer-to-
Peer (LPR)
Peer (LPR)
page 12
page 12
Parallel
(for HL-2040/
2070N)
page 11
Peer-to-
Peer-to-
Peer
Peer
(NetBIOS)
(NetBIOS)
page 12
page 12
Network
(for HL-2070N)
Network
Network
Shared
Shared
Printer
Printer
page 13
page 13
Mac OS® X
10.2.4 or
greater
page 14
USB
Mac OS®
9.1 – 9.2
page 15
Network
(for HL-2070N)
Mac OS® X
10.2.4 or
greater
page 16
Mac OS®
9.1 – 9.2
page 17
Installing the Printer Driver
Parallel
Windows
®
Network
Windows
®
USB
Macintosh
®
Setup is Complete!
Quick Setup Guide
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.
How to use the printer, see the User’s Guide in the CD-ROM.
Network
Macintosh
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Safety Precautions
To Use the Printer Safely
Electrical
Warning
Warnings tell you what to
do to prevent possible
personal injury.
Electrical Hazard icons
alert you to a possible
electrical shock.
Hazard
Hot Surface Caution
Hot Surface icons warn
you not to touch machine
parts that are hot.
User's Guide
Cautions specify
procedures you must
follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the
printer or other objects.
Improper
Setup
Improper Setup icons
alert you to devices and
operations that are not
compatible with the
printer.
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.
Note
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Inside the printer
(Front View)
Open the back cover
(Back View)
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
■ 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
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
■ For Mac OS
For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) ........................................................16
■ For Mac OS
■ For Mac OS
Setting Up Your Printer
Installing the Printer Driver
®
X 10.2.4 or greater Users ........................................................................14
®
9.1 to 9.2 Users ........................................................................................15
®
X 10.2.4 or greater Users ........................................................................16
®
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
that this product meets the
efficiency.
®
Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined
ENERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy
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)
Drum Unit Assembly
(including toner cartridge)
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.
Quick Setup Guide
AC Power Cord
Control Panel
1
Toner - LED indicates when the Toner is low or empty.
2
Drum - LED indicates when the Drum is nearing end of life.
Paper - LED indicates when there is Cover open or a paper jam.
3
Ready - LED indicates when the printer is ready or if Data is remaining.
4
Go Button - Wake-up / Error recovery / Form feed / Cancel printing / Reprint
5
User's Guide Chapter 3.
Printer LED Indications
: Blinking : ON : OFF
Printer LED Sleep / OFF Warming Up Ready Receiving Data Data Remaining
Toner
Drum
Paper
Ready
Printer LED Toner Low
Toner
Drum
Paper
Ready
Yellow* Yellow Yellow
Green Green Green
Toner Life
Green Green Green Green
End
Drum Life
End Soon
Yellow* Yellow
Cover Open /
Paper Jam
Red
No Paper
Fed Tray
Red
Service call
Red
User's Guide
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 1 Chapter 3
* 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.
1 Initial Setup
Instructional movie for printer setup.
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.
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
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.
®
users
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
get the most from your Brother product.
to learn how to
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Step 1
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.
1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The opening screen will appear
automatically.
Select your printer model and the language.
2 Click the Initial Setup icon on the menu
screen.
For Macintosh® Users
Do NOT connect the interface cable.
You will be prompted to connect the
interface cable during the driver
installation.
1 For Mac OS
Go to page 8.
For Mac OS
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.
Mac OS® X
10.2.4 or
greater Users
®
9.1 to 9.2 Users:
®
10.2.4 or greater Users:
Installing the Printer Driver
Setting Up
Your Printer
®
USB
Windows
®
Parallel
Windows
®
Network
Windows
3 You can view the initial setup instructions
and follow the steps on pages 8.
2 Click the Initial Setup icon on the menu
screen.
3 You can view the initial setup instructions
and follow the steps on page 8.
®
®
Macintosh
Macintosh
USB
Network
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Step 1
2
1 Open the front cover of the printer.
2 Unpack the drum unit assembly.
3 Rock it from side to side several times to
Setting Up Your Printer
Install the Drum Unit Assembly
Do NOT connect the interface cable.
You will be prompted to connect the
interface cable during the driver
installation.
distribute the toner evenly inside the
assembly.
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.
Paper guide release lever
3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper
jams and misfeeds.
4 Put paper in the paper tray.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and
below the maximum paper mark.
Up to here.
4 Put the drum unit assembly into the printer.
5 Close the front cover of the printer.
Load Paper in the Paper
3
Tray
1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the
printer.
5 Put the paper tray firmly back in the printer.
4 Print a Test Page
1 Make sure that the printer power switch is
off.
Connect the AC power cord to the printer.
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.
4 Press the Go button. The printer prints a
test page.
Check that the test page has printed
correctly.
Unfold the Support flap.
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Step 2
Installing the Printer Driver
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.
Setting Up
Your Printer
For USB Interface Cable Users ..................................... Go to page 10
For Parallel Interface Cable Users ............................. Go to page 11
For Network Interface Cable Users
■ Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR) ......... Go to page 12
■
Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (NetBIOS)
....... Go to page 12
■ Network Shared Printer Users........................................... Go to page 13
For USB Interface Cable Users
®
USB
Windows
®
Parallel
Windows
®
Network
Windows
®
■ Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users .................................... Go to page 14
®
■ Mac OS
9.1 to 9.2 Users ................................................... Go to page 15
For Network Interface Users
■ Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users .................................... Go to page 16
®
■ Mac OS
9.1 to 9.2 Users ................................................... Go to page 17
USB
Macintosh
®
Network
Macintosh
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Step 2
For USB Interface Cable Users (Windows® 98/Me/2000/XP Users)
Installing the driver and connecting the printer to your PC
Installing the Driver
If the Found New Hardware Wizard
appears on your PC, click the Cancel
button.
E
C
N
A
C
1 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 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.
2 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu
screen.
3 Select the USB cable.
4 Read the license agreement carefully.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
6 Click the Finish button.
For Windows
The Setup is now complete.
For Windows
Go to "Setting Your Printer as the
Default Printer" on the next page.
®
98/Me users:
®
2000/XP users:
10
For Parallel Interface Cable Users (HL-2040/2070N Users)
Setting your printer as the default
printer
(For Windows
®
2000/XP users only)
1 Click Start and then Printers and Faxes.
2 Select the icon of the appropriate printer.
Connecting the printer to your PC
and installing the driver
1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu
screen.
2 Select the Parallel interface.
3 Turn off the printer power switch.
4 Connect the parallel interface cable to your
PC, and then connect it to your printer.
Setting Up
®
Windows
®
Windows
Your Printer
USB
Parallel
3 From the File menu, select Set as Default
printer.
The setup is now complete.
Installing the Printer Driver
5 Read the license agreement carefully.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
6 Click the Finish button.
7 Turn on the printer power switch.
The Setup is now complete.
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Step 2
For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users)
Connecting the printer to your network and installing the driver
Installing the Driver
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.
1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu
screen.
2 Select the Network interface.
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.
8 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.
5 Turn on the printer power switch.
6 Read the license agreement carefully.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
7 Select Brother Peer-to-Peer Network
Printer, and then click the Next button.
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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.
For Network Shared Printer Users
Installing the driver and selecting
the appropriate printer queue or
'share name'
1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu
screen.
Setting Up
Your Printer
0 Click the Finish button.
If you want to register your product on-line,
check the On-Line Registration box.
For Windows NT
Windows
The Setup is now complete.
For Windows
After your PC has restarted, setup will
be complete.
®
2000/XP users:
®
4.0 and
®
95/98/Me users:
2 Select the Network interface.
3 Read the license agreement carefully.
Then follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Select Network Shared Printer, and then
click the Next button.
5 Select your printer's queue, and then click
the OK button.
®
Installing the Printer Driver
Network
Windows
6 Click the Finish button.
The setup is now complete.
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Step 2
For USB Interface Cable Users
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver
Installing the Driver
For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users
1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu
screen.
2 Select the USB interface. Follow the on
screen instructions, and restart your
Macintosh
®
.
3 Connect the USB interface cable to your
Macintosh, and then connect it to the
printer.
8 Click Add.
9 Select USB.
0 Select the appropriate printer, and then click
the Add button.
4 Make sure the printer power switch is on.
5 From the Go menu, select Applications.
6 Open the Utilities folder.
7 Open the Printer Setup Utility icon.
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A From the Printer Setup Utility menu, select
Quit Printer Setup Utility.
The setup is now complete.
For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver
Setting Up
Your Printer
1 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. Open the Mac OS 9 folder.
2 Open the language folder.
4 Connect the USB interface cable to your
Macintosh, and then connect it to the
printer.
5 Make sure the printer power switch is on.
6 From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.
Installing the Printer Driver
3 Double-click the Printer Driver Installer
icon to install the printer driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions, and
restart your Macintosh.
.
7 Click the Brother Laser and select the
appropriate printer.
Close the Chooser.
The setup is now complete.
®
USB
Macintosh
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Step 2
For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users)
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver
Installing the Driver
For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users
1 Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu
screen.
2 Select the Network interface and follow the
on screen instructions.
Restart your Macintosh
®
.
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.
9 Click Add.
0 Make the following selection.
A Select Brother HL-2070N series, and then
click the Add button.
5 Turn on the printer power switch.
6 From the Go menu, select Applications.
7 Open the Utilities folder.
8 Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
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Network User's Guide Chapter 6.
B From the Printer Setup Utility menu, select
Quit Printer Setup Utility.
The setup is now complete.
For Mac OS® 9.1 to 9.2 Users
Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver
1 Turn off the printer power switch.
7 From the Apple menu, Open the Chooser.
2 Connect the network interface cable to the
printer, and then connect it to a free port on
your hub.
8 Click the Brother Laser (IP) icon, and then
select BRN_xxxxxx
button.
*
. Click the Setup...
3 Turn on the printer power switch.
4 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. Open the Mac OS 9 folder.
Setting Up
Your Printer
5 Open the language folder.
6 Double-click the Printer Driver Installer
icon to install the printer driver.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
* Where xxxxxx are the last six digits of
the Ethernet address.
Network User's Guide Chapter 6.
9 Click the OK button.
Close the Chooser.
The setup is now complete.
Installing the Printer Driver
®
Network
Macintosh
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■ Other Information
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.
When shipping the printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly and TONER CARTRIDGE must be
removed from the printer and placed in a plastic bag. Failure to remove the unit and
place it in a plastic bag before shipping will cause severe damage to the printer and may
VOID THE WARRANTY.
1 Turn off the printer power switch, and then
unplug the AC power cord.
2 Remove the drum unit assembly.
Place it in a plastic bag and seal the bag
completely.
3 Re-pack the printer.
Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S and other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this Quick Setup Guide are registered.
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.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be
responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited
to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
This product is designed for use in a professional environment.
©2005 Brother Industries, Ltd. ©1998-2005 TROY Group, Inc. ©1983-2005 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
English Quick Setup Guide has finished.
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