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Brother HL-3140CW Quick Setup Manual

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Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product
is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out.
Please read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation
procedure. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
(HL-3140CW / HL-3170CDW) In USA:
To download other guides for this product, visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and
click Manuals on your model's page.
NOTE
Not all models are available in all countries.
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Unpack the machine and check the components

Waste Toner Box
(pre-installed)
CD-ROM
Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assemblies
(Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)
Belt Unit
(pre-installed)
AC Power Cord
HL-3140CW / HL-3150CDN
HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW
(pre-installed)
Quick Setup Guide
Product Safety Guide
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  • Page 1 Please read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation procedure. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/. (HL-3140CW / HL-3170CDW) In USA: To download other guides for this product, visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals on your model's page.
  • Page 2 WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injuries. WARNING Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children, and dispose of them correctly.
  • Page 3 Remove the packing Take out all four drum and toner cartridge assemblies. material from the machine CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT eat the silica gel pack, please throw it away. If ingested, seek medical attention immediately. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet. Remove the packing tape from the outside of IMPORTANT the machine.
  • Page 4 Using both hands, hold each drum and toner Load paper in the paper cartridge assembly level, and gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the tray toner evenly inside the assembly. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

  • Page 5: Turn On The Machine

    Make sure it is completely inserted into the machine. Do one of the following: Lift the support flap a to prevent paper from  For HL-3140CW / HL-3150CDW / sliding off the face-down output tray. HL-3170CDW: Go to step 5. For HL-3150CDN: Go to step 6. ...

  • Page 6: Wireless Setup For Wlan Models Only

    Wireless setup for WLAN Print a test page models only (if needed) Press Go. The machine will print a test page. For mobile device users: press a to choose Check that the test page has printed correctly. Yes. Go to step 9 on page 17 to continue the wireless setup.
  • Page 7 Choose your connection type ® These installation instructions are for Windows XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64 Edition, ® ® ® ® Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2003/2003 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2/2012, and Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x and 10.8.x. NOTE You can visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs).
  • Page 8 ® Windows ® For Windows USB Interface Cable Users Click Install Printer Driver, and click Yes if Before you install you accept the license agreement. IMPORTANT • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system.
  • Page 9 ® Windows Press and hold down to turn on the machine. The installation will automatically continue. The installation screens appear one after another. If prompted, follow any on-screen instructions. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few minutes for all screens to appear.

  • Page 10: Install The Printer Driver

    Put the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and then double-click the BROTHER icon on your desktop. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. If prompted, select your model. (HL-3140CW / HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW) Choose Local Connection (USB), and then click Next.
  • Page 11 Wired Network ® Windows ® For Windows Wired Network Interface Cable / Peer-to-Peer Network Users (HL-3150CDN / HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW) Connect the network interface cable to the Before you install Ethernet port, and then connect it to a free port on your hub.
  • Page 12 Wired Network ® Windows NOTE NOTE Choose your Firewall setting preference, and • If the Brother manuals included on the CD-ROM ® ® then click Next. are in PDF format, use Adobe Reader ® ® open them. If Adobe Reader is installed on your computer but cannot open the files, The installation will automatically continue.

  • Page 13: Before You Install

    Wired Network ® Windows ® For Windows Wired Network Interface Cable / Shared Network Users (HL-3150CDN / HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW) Before you install Install the printer driver Put the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If prompted, select your model and language. NOTE •...
  • Page 14 Wired Network ® Windows NOTE Contact your administrator if you do not know the location or the name of the machine queue on the network. The installation will automatically continue. The installation screens appear one after another. If prompted, follow any on-screen instructions. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
  • Page 15 Wired Network Macintosh For Macintosh Wired Network Interface Cable Users (HL-3150CDN / HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW) Before you install Install the printer driver Put the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive, and IMPORTANT then double-click the BROTHER icon on your For users of Mac OS X v10.6.7 or lower: upgrade desktop.
  • Page 16 Wired Network Macintosh Choose your machine from the list, click Add, and then click Next. (OS X v10.8.x) Select HL-XXXX CUPS driver from the Use pop-up menu. (Where XXXX is your model name.) NOTE • For HL-3170CDW: to add the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), select it from the Print Using (Use) pop-up menu.

  • Page 17: Before You Begin

    For Wireless Network Users For Wireless Network Interface Users (HL-3140CW / HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW) Before you begin First you must configure the wireless network settings of your machine to communicate with your wireless access point/router. After the machine is configured to communicate with your wireless access point/router, the computers and mobile devices on your network will have access to the machine.
  • Page 18 For Wireless Network Users Choose your wireless setup method The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If you began the wireless setup from step 5 on page 6 (for mobile devices), go to method b (Setup Wizard). For all other users, choose the method you prefer for your environment.
  • Page 19 For Wireless Network Users ® Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard (Windows , Macintosh and mobile devices) If your wireless access point/router does not support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below. IMPORTANT If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready.
  • Page 20 For Wireless Network Users Setup using the CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable ® (Windows and Macintosh) (Macintosh) Set up the wireless Double-click the BROTHER icon on your settings desktop, and then double-click the Start Here OSX icon on the screen. If prompted, select your model.
  • Page 21 For Wireless Network Users Temporarily connect the USB cable (not Enter the Network Key you wrote down in step 10-a on page 18, and then click Next. included) directly to the computer and the machine. NOTE Do one of the following: If your network is not configured for Authentication ...
  • Page 22 For Wireless Network Users Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard ® (Windows , Macintosh and mobile devices) NOTE Set up the wireless • If the list is blank, check that the wireless access settings point/router has power and is broadcasting the SSID.
  • Page 23 For Wireless Network Users Wireless setup is now complete. A four-level indicator at the right of your machine’s LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your wireless access point/router. For computer users: please install the printer driver. ® For Windows Users: Now go to step 12 on page 28...
  • Page 24 For Wireless Network Users One-push setup using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or AOSS™ ® (Windows , Macintosh and mobile devices) NOTE Configure the wireless If your wireless access point/router supports WPS settings (PIN Method) and you want to configure your machine using the PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method, see Network User's Guide: Confirm that your wireless access point/router...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting IMPORTANT If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information. To find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key)* 1.
  • Page 26 For Wireless Network Users Error Code Recommended Solutions The wireless network and security setting you entered may be incorrect. Confirm that the wireless network settings are correct (see To find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key)* on page 25). TS-03 * Check if the entered or selected SSID/authentication method/encryption method/UserID/Userpass are correct.

  • Page 27: Entering Text For Wireless Settings

    For Wireless Network Users Error Code Recommended Solutions The machine cannot detect a wireless access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™ enabled. To configure your wireless settings using WPS or AOSS™, you must operate both your machine and the wireless access point/router. Confirm your wireless access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™...
  • Page 28 Wireless Network ® Windows ® Install the Printer Driver for Windows (HL-3140CW / HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW) Choose Wireless Network Connection, and Before you install then click Next. NOTE For HL-3170CDW: to install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), choose Custom...
  • Page 29 Wireless Network ® Windows NOTE Depending on your security settings when using ® the machine or its software, a Windows Security or antivirus software window may appear. Please allow or permit the window to continue. The installation is now Finish complete.
  • Page 30 Wireless Network Macintosh Install the Printer Driver for Macintosh (HL-3140CW / HL-3150CDW / HL-3170CDW) NOTE Before you install • If there is more than one of the same model connected on your network, the IP Address will be displayed to help you identify the machine.

  • Page 31: Web Based Management

    For Network Users Web Based Management Reset the print server network (web browser) settings The Brother print server is equipped with a web server Press a or b to choose Network. that allows you to monitor its status or change some Press OK.

  • Page 32: Color Correction

    Other Information Color Correction Color Registration Auto Registration The output density and print position of each color Auto registration helps you to improve the print may vary depending on the machine's environment. position of each color. Factors like temperature and humidity can affect color.
  • Page 33 Consumables Consumables When the time comes to replace consumable items such as toner or drums, an error message will appear on your machine's LCD. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact your local Brother reseller. NOTE The drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate parts.
  • Page 34 Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh, Safari and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.

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