Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Installing the Printer Driver Parallel Network Network ® (for Windows (for HL-2040/ (for HL-2070N) (for HL-2070N) 98/Me/2000/XP) 2070N) page 12 page 14 ® ® ® ® Peer-to- Peer-to-...
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Safety Precautions To Use the Printer Safely Electrical Warning Hazard Hot Surface Caution Warnings tell you what to Electrical Hazard icons Hot Surface icons warn Cautions specify do to prevent possible alert you to a possible you not to touch machine procedures you must personal injury.
Telephone: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product name: Laser Printer Model number: Laser Printer HL-2030, HL-2040 and HL-2070N Model number: HL-20 Product options: 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.
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United States. One of the following Caution for LAN connection (For model HL-2070N only) labels on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United Connect this product to a LAN connection that is not subjected to over States.
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.
Control Panel 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.
■ 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.
Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive ® ® For Macintosh Users For Windows Users Do NOT connect the interface cable. Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver interface cable during the driver...
Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Install the Drum Unit Assembly Put the drum unit assembly into the printer. Do NOT connect the interface cable. You will be prompted to connect the interface cable during the driver installation. Open the front cover of the printer. Front cover Close the front cover of the printer.
Load Paper in the Paper Tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper printer. jams and misfeeds. Put paper in the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark.
Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Print a Test Page Press the Go button. The printer prints a Do NOT connect the interface cable. test page. You will be prompted to connect the Check that the test page has printed interface cable during the driver correctly.
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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 ® ® The screens for Mac OS X in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS X 10.3.
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 Select the USB cable. If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on your PC, click the Cancel button.
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Setting your printer as the default Click the Finish button. printer ® (For Windows 2000/XP users only) 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.
Step 2 Installing the Driver For Parallel Interface Cable Users (HL-2040/2070N Users) Connecting the printer to your PC and installing the driver Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu Read the license agreement carefully. screen. Then follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Finish button.
For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) 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.
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Step 2 Installing the Driver For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) For LPR Users: Click the Finish button. 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.
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' Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu Select Network Shared Printer, and then...
Follow the on screen instructions, ® and restart your Macintosh Make sure the printer power switch is on. From the Go menu, select Applications. For HL-2070N users: Select the USB interface. Follow the on screen instructions, and restart your ® Macintosh...
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Open the Printer Setup Utility icon. From the Printer Setup Utility menu, select Quit Printer Setup Utility. Click Add. The setup is now complete. Select USB. Select the appropriate printer, and then click the Add button.
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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 Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Connect the USB interface cable to your drive.
For Network Interface Cable Users (HL-2070N Users) ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater Users Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver Click Install Printer Driver on the Menu Turn on the printer power switch. screen.
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Step 2 Installing the Driver For Network Interface Cable Users Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon. Select Brother HL-2070N series, and then click the Add button. Click Add. If there is more than one of the same model printer (HL-2070N) connected on your...
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® For Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2 Users Connecting the printer to your Macintosh & installing the driver Turn off the printer power switch. Double-click the Printer Driver Installer icon to install the printer driver. Follow the on-screen instructions. Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on your hub.
■ For Administrators (HL-2070N Users) Installing the BRAdmin Professional ® Configuration Utility (Windows Users Only) The BRAdmin Professional utility is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices. For more information on BRAdmin Professional go to http://solutions.brother.com Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Click BRAdmin Professional.
Web browser The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings, using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). The User Name is 'admin' and the default Password is 'access'. You can use the web browser to change this password.
■ 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.
Option The printer has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capability of the printer by adding these items. User's Guide Chapter 4. Wireless ( IEEE802.11b) External Print Server Print Server NC-2100p NC-2200w (For HL-2040 only) If you are going to connect the printer to If you are going to connect the printer to your wireless network, purchase the your network, buy the optional Network...