Brother HL 2270DW User Manual

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CurledChoose  Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver when you do not use our 
recommended paper. See Improve Print Output in Other Print Options... 
on page 32 (For Windows
®) or Print Settings on page 43 (For Macintosh).
Turn the paper over in the paper tray, and print again. (Excluding letterhead 
paper) If the problems remains, switch the Anti-Curl Levers as follows:
aOpen the back cover.
bLift the lever (1) and slide the two gray levers (2) in the direction of the...

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Solving print problems5
ProblemRecommendation
The machine prints 
unexpectedly or it prints 
garbage data.Make sure that the printer cable is not too long. We recommend that you use a 
USB cable that is no longer than 2 meters (6.5 feet).
Make sure that the printer cable is not damaged or broken.
If you are using an interface-switching device, remove it. Connect your computer 
directly to your machine, and then try again.
Make sure that you have chosen the correct printer...

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Network problems (HL-2250DN / HL-2270DW only)5
For problems concerning using your machine on a Network, see the Network User’s Guide.
The latest Network User’s Guide in PDF format is available by accessing the Brother Solutions Center 
(http://solutions.brother.com/
).
Other problems5
For Macintosh with USB5
ProblemRecommendation
The machine does not appear 
in Print Setup Utility (Mac OS 
X 10.4.11) or Print & Fax in 
System Preferences (Mac OS 
X 10.5.x and 10.6.x).Make sure...

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Machine specificationsA
Note
This chapter provides a summary of the machines’ specifications. For additional specifications visit 
http://www.brother.com/
 for details.
 
EngineA
1The printing speed may change depending on the type of document you print.
2Print speed may be slower when the machine is connected by wireless LAN (HL-2270DW only).
3From standard paper tray.
4First print out time may change if the machine is calibrating or registering itself.
AppendixA...

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ControllerA
1See the Network Users Guide for details on the supported network protocols.
2Brother original Windows® and Macintosh utility for machine and print server management. Install from the supplied CD-ROM.
3Brother original Windows® utility for machine and print server management. Download from http://solutions.brother.com/.
4Server based management utility. Download from http://solutions.brother.com/.
5Machine and print server management through Web Based Management (Web...

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SoftwareA
1For the latest driver updates, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
2Download the printer driver for Linux from http://solutions.brother.com/.
3Depending on Linux distributions, the driver may not be available.
4The Driver Deployment Wizard automates the installation of printers in a peer-to-peer network (Windows® only).
Control panelA
Paper handlingA
1Calculated with 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper
ModelHL-2230/HL-2240HL-2240DHL-2270DW
Printer driver
Windows
®1Windows GDI printer driver...

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Media specificationsA
1Legal or Folio size paper is not available in some regions outside the USA and Canada.
SuppliesA
1Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
2Drum yield is approximate, and may vary by type of use.
Dimensions / weightsA
ModelHL-2230/HL-2240HL-2240DHL-2270DW
Media typesManual feed slot Plain paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Recycled paper, Bond paper, 
Labels and Envelopes
Paper tray Plain paper, Thin paper, Recycled paper
Automatic duplex...

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OtherA
1USB connection to PC
2We do not recommend Toner Save Mode for printing Photo or Gray Scale images.
ModelHL-2230/HL-2240HL-2240DHL-2270DW
Power source110 - 120 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power consumption
1(Average)Instantaneous 
PeakApprox. 1056 W
Printing Approx. 495 W at 25C (77F)
Ready Approx. 65 W at 25C (77F)
Sleep (Wireless 
LAN: On)N/A Approx. 2.8 W
Deep Sleep Approx. 0.9 W
Noise levelSound Pressure Printing LpAm = 53 dB (A)
Ready LpAm = 31 dB (A)
Sound power Printing
LWAd = 6.7...

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Computer requirementsA
1Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 or greater.
2Third party USB ports are not supported.
Computer Platform & Operating 
System Version Processor Minimum 
SpeedMinimum 
RAMRecomm
ended 
RAMHard 
Disk 
Space to 
installSupported 
PC 
Interface
2
Windows® 
Operating 
System
1
Windows® 2000 
ProfessionalIntel®Pentium®II or 
equivalent64MB 256MB 50MB USB, 
10BASE-T / 
100BASE-
TX 
(Ethernet), 
Wireless 
802.11b/g Windows
® XP 
Home Edition128 MB
Windows
® XP...

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Important information for choosing your paperA
This section gives information to help you choose paper to use with this machine.
Note
If you use paper that is not recommended, a paper jam or misfeed may occur in the machine.
 
Before you buy a large quantity of paperA
Make sure that the paper is suitable for the machine.
Paper for plain paper copies
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Paper is divided by usage, such as paper for printing and paper for copying. The usage is usually written on 
the paper’s package. Check...