HL-L3210CW / HL-L3230CDN / HL-L3230CDW / HL-L3270CDW
Quick Setup Guide
Unpack the machine and check the components
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick
Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure.
Not all models are available in all countries.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions
Center: support.brother.com/manuals.
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USA/CAN
Version 0
Watch our Video FAQs for
help with setting up your
Brother machine:
support.brother.com/videos.
* Already installed in the machine
Waste Toner Box* Belt Unit*
Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge
Assemblies*
(Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow)
Quick Setup Guide Product Safety Guide Reference Guide
Brother Installation Disc AC Power Cord
(only for certain models)
NOTE:
•Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother
Solutions Center. (USA only): support.brother.com/manuals
Los manuales en español de este modelo están disponibles en
el Brother Solutions Center. (Solamente en los Estados Unidos):
support.brother.com/manuals
•The components included in the box may differ depending on your
country.
•The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
•Interface cables are not included. You must purchase the correct
interface cable if you require one.
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no
more than 6 feet (2 meters) long.
Network cable (HL-L3230CDN / HL-L3230CDW / HL-L3270CDW)
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable.
•The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the HL-L3230CDW.
•This machine's Reference Guide is either printed for you or is
available on the Brother Installation Disc included in the carton.
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Remove the packing materials and re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
Remove all the blue packing tape. Slide all eight yellow drum locks.
Remove the orange part from each
cartridge.
x4
Push firmly.
BK
C
M
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3
Y
Load paper in the paper tray
Do not exceed this mark.
Adjust the paper
guides.
Connect the power cord and turn the machine on
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Back Front
Select your language (if needed)
For LCD models For Touchscreen models
1. Press▼or▲toselect[Initial Setup], and
then press OK.
2. Press▼or▲toselect[Local Language], and
then press OK.
3. Press▼or▲toselectyourlanguage,andthen
press OK.
4. Press Cancel.
1. On the machine’s Touchscreen, press
[Settings] > [All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] > [Local Language].
2. Press your language.
3. Press .
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Select a device to connect to your machine
Computer
Go to and follow the instructions.
NOTE:
(For HL-L3210CW / HL-L3230CDW)
We recommend configuring wireless settings from your computer.
Connect your computer
Download
Mobile Device
Go to and follow the instructions.
Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes. To
check for the latest firmware, visit support.brother.com/up7.
Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive, or
download the Full Driver & Software Package at:
For Windows®: support.brother.com/windows
For Mac: support.brother.com/mac
If you are using a recently released operating system on
your computer, visit the above websites for updated driver
and software information.
Can’t Connect? Check the following:
Wireless network
Wired network
USB connection
Restart your wireless access
point/router (if possible).
Disconnect the cable.
Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
For Windows®:
If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer
(This PC). Double-click the CD/DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click
start.exe.
For Mac:
For full driver functionality, we recommend choosing the CUPS driver
when adding a printer.
Restart your machine and
computer, and then go to
.
Finished
For Network Users:
Best practice is to configure a
unique admin password for any
network device.
We recommend changing the
default Web Based Management
password, initpass, in order to use
network tools/utilities securely.
If still not successful, go to .
If still not successful, visit support.brother.com
for FAQs & Troubleshooting.
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Alternative wireless setup
Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network
Key (Password) on your wireless access point/
router and write them in the table provided below.
SSID (Network Name)
Network Key (Password)
SSID: XXXXXXX
Network key: XXXX
If you cannot find this information, ask your
network administrator or wireless access
point/router manufacturer.
For LCD models
Toselecteachmenuoption,press▲
or▼,andthenpressOK to confirm.
Select [Network] > [WLAN] >
[Setup Wizard].
For Touchscreen models
Press > [Setup Wizard] >
[Yes].
Even if you do not have a wireless access point/router, you can connect your
device and your machine directly. For additional wireless network support, go to
support.brother.com/wireless-support.
Select the SSID (Network Name)
for your access point/router and
enter the Network Key (Password).
When the wireless setup is
successful, the Touchscreen/LCD
displays [Connected].
If setup is not successful, restart
your Brother machine and your
wireless access point/router,
and repeat
.
Go to to install software.
Go to to install apps.
For Computer
For Mobile Device
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Print using your mobile device
Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
AirPrint is available for all supported iOS devices including
iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. You do not need to download
any software to use AirPrint. For more information, see the
Online User’s Guide.
Download and install the Mopria® Print Service app from
Google Play™ using your Android™ device.
Download and install our free application Brother
iPrint&Scan from a mobile application store, such as the
App Store, Google Play™ or Microsoft® Store using your
mobile device.
Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the latest support
information for your Brother product.
Visit the App Store or Google Play™ to download.
Optional apps
You can print from your mobile device using various apps.
(USA only) For more information on apps, visit www.brother-usa.com/connect.
For instructions, see the Online User’s Guide.
Additional Wireless Support: support.brother.com/wireless-support
For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com. For product specifications, see the Online User’s Guide. © 2018 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.