Brother HL-5380DN Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
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Before you can use the printer, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
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Unpack the printer and check the components
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CD-ROM
(including User's Guide and
Network User's Guide)
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your printer. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
Note
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your printer.
• The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the interface you
want to use (USB, Parallel or Network).
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface (Type A/B) cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
• When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB port on a
keyboard or non-powered USB hub.
Parallel cable
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.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
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Quick Setup Guide
Front Cover Release Button
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Control Panel
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Face-down Output Tray
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Support Flap 1 (Support Flap 1)
Front Cover
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Paper Tray
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Power Switch
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Face-down Output Tray
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Support Flap 2 (Support Flap 2)
Face-down Output Tray
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Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray)
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Drum Unit and Toner
Cartridge Assembly
(EU only)
HL-5380DN
AC Power Cord
EEU-ENG Version 1
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  • Page 1 (EU only) HL-5380DN Before you can use the printer, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
  • Page 2: Install The Drum Unit And Toner Cartridge Assembly

    Note Keep a minimum gap around the printer as shown in the illustration. 100mm(4 in.) 100mm 100mm (4 in.) (4 in.) 130mm (5.12 in.) Symbols used in this guide WARNING WARNINGS tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor CAUTION injuries.
  • Page 3: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Gently shake it from side to side several times While pressing the blue paper-guide release to distribute the toner evenly inside the lever a, slide the paper guides to fit the paper assembly. size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.
  • Page 4: Setting Your Language On The Control Panel

    Press Go. The printer prints a test page. Check Print a test page that the test page has printed correctly. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Note This function will not be available after the first print job you send from your computer. Make sure that the printer power switch is off.
  • Page 5 Choose your connection type For USB interface cable ® Windows , go to page 6 Macintosh, go to page 8 For Parallel interface cable ® Windows , go to page 9 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 11 Macintosh, go to page 15...
  • Page 6: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. Turn off the printer power switch. • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and then follow the on-screen instructions. When Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT...
  • Page 7 XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from the applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.
  • Page 8: Install The Driver

    Please see the User’s Guide on the CD-ROM to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver). Connect the USB cable to the USB connector The Brother software will search for the Brother marked with a symbol, and then connect printer. During this time the following screen the cable to your Macintosh.
  • Page 9: For Parallel Interface Cable Users

    , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. Turn off the printer power switch. • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and Make sure the parallel interface cable is NOT then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 10 XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from the applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.
  • Page 11: For Wired Network Interface Cable Users

    Connect the network interface cable to the LAN connector marked with a symbol and then • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s connect it to a free port on your hub. BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and then follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 12 The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from the applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Note You can find your printer’s IP Address and the node name by printing out the Printer Settings Page.
  • Page 13: For Shared Network Printer Users

    • For Windows Vista , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. TCP/IP • If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom setup and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears,...
  • Page 14 XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from the applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.
  • Page 15 The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear. Choose the printer you wish to connect, and then click OK.
  • Page 16: Other Information

    Other Information Safety precautions To use the printer safely If you DO NOT follow these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.
  • Page 17 Other Information CAUTION Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power outlet, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm. After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
  • Page 18 The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets the ® ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
  • Page 19 Other Information EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream.
  • Page 20: Shipment Of The Printer

    Other Information Shipment of the printer If for any reason you must ship your printer, carefully Repack the printer. 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.
  • Page 21: Supplied Cd-Rom

    Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printer, read FAQs and Supplies Information troubleshooting tips, or learn about printer solutions. Visit our website for original/genuine Brother supplies at http://www.brother.com/original/ On-Line Registration Register your product on-line.
  • Page 22: Control Panel

    Other Information Control panel Menu buttons Move forward through menus. Move backward through menus. Choose the control panel menu. Select the chosen menus and settings. Back Go back one level in the menu structure. Go button Exit from the control panel menu and reprint setting. Clear error messages.
  • Page 23: Options And Consumables

    REPLACE DRUM When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error will be indicated by the LCD on the control panel. For more information about the consumables for your printer, visit us at http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact your local Brother reseller.
  • Page 24 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.

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