Brother HL 2240DR User Manual

USER’S GUIDE
Brother Laser Printer
HL-2130
HL-2132
HL-2135W
HL-2220
HL-2230
HL-2240
HL-2240D
HL-2242D
HL-2250DN
HL-2270DW
 
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen 
Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the machine.
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Using this guide
Symbols used in this guide
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation.
 WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
could result in death or serious injuries.
 CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
may result in minor or moderate injuries.
 IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality....

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Table of Contents
1 Printing Methods 1
About this machine ....................................................................................................................................1
Front view and Back view ....................................................................................................................1
Acceptable paper and other print media ....................................................................................................3
Recommended paper and print...

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Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................................83
Cleaning the outside of the machine .................................................................................................84
Cleaning the corona wire ...................................................................................................................85
Cleaning the drum unit...

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About this machine1
Front view and Back view1
 
1 Face-down output tray support flap 2 (support flap 2)
2 Face-down output tray support flap 1 (support flap 1)
3 Control panel
4 Manual feed paper guide
5 Manual feed slot
6 Manual feed slot cover (Not available for HL-2130 / HL-2132 / HL-2135W / HL-2220)
7 Paper tray
8 Front cover
9 Power switch
10 Ventilation hole
11 Face-down output tray
Note
The illustrations in this guide show the HL-2270DW.
 
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1 Back cover (Face-up output tray when open)
2 AC power connector
3 HL-2135W / HL-2270DW: Wireless setup button
4 HL-2135W / HL-2270DW: Wireless Activity LED
5 USB interface connector
6 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port
7 HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW: Network status LEDs
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Acceptable paper and other print media1
Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, bond paper, recycled 
paper, labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below:
DO NOT put different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams 
or misfeeds.
For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your...

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Type and size of paper1
The machine feeds paper from the installed paper tray or the manual feed slot.
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this guide are as follows:
When looking at this page, you can jump to the page for each printing method by clicking p in the table.
Paper tray Tray 1
Manual feed slot Manual
Duplex tray for automatic duplex 
printing (HL-2240D / HL-2242D / 
HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only)DX
Media typeTray 1ManualDXChoose the media type 
from the...

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Recommended paper specifications1
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
2 (20 to 24 lb).
Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%.
This machine can use recycled paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications.
(To help you choose which paper to use with this machine, see Important information for choosing your paper 
on page 128.)
Basis...

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Handling and using special paper1
The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper 
variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before 
purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep 
the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Some important guidelines when selecting paper are:
DO NOT use...