Quick Setup Guide Laser Printer HL-4040CN HL-4040CDN HL-4050CDN Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for proper set up and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver Setup is Complete! How to use the printer, see the User’s Guide in the CD-ROM. Keep this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
1 Symbols used in this guide Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Improper Setup Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the printer. Electrical Hazard Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock. Note Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.
Table of Contents Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................................... 2 To Use the Printer Safely ........................................................................................................................ 2 Regulations .............................................................................................................................................
Safety Precautions To Use the Printer Safely Warning There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the inside of the printer, make sure that you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. The fuser unit becomes extremely hot during operation. Wait until it has cooled down sufficiently before replacing consumable items.
Safety Precautions DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations. If the printer becomes hot, blows smoke, or generates obscure odor, immediately turn off the power switch and unplug the printer from the AC power outlet. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
Safety Precautions Regulations Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Telephone: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product name: Laser Printer HL-4040CN, HL-4040CDN and HL-4050CDN Model number: HL-40C Product option: Lower Tray Unit LT-100CL comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety Precautions EC Declaration of Conformity FDA Regulations (110 to 120 volt Model Only) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the United States. The following label on the back of the printer indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. MANUFACTURED: Brother Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd.
Safety Precautions Internal laser radiation Maximum radiation power: 25 mW Wave length: 780 - 800 nm Laser class: Class 3B IMPORTANT - For Your Safety To ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet that is properly grounded through the normal household wiring. Extension cords used with this printer must be threepin plug type and correctly wired to provide proper grounding.
Getting Started 1 1 What is in the box? Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the printer carton in case for any reason you must ship your printer.
Getting Started 2 Control panel 7 6 1 2 5 3 4 1 Menu buttons + Scroll backward through menus and the available options. Scroll forward through menus and the available options. OK Choose the control panel menu. Select the chosen menus and settings. Back Go back one level in the menu structure. 2 Reprint button Choose the reprint menu. 3 Go button Clear error messages. Pause and Continue printing. 4 Cancel button Stop and cancel the print operation in progress.
Getting Started 3 Supplied CD-ROM You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM. Windows® Macintosh® Initial Setup Instructional movie for printer setup. Install Printer Driver Install the printer driver. Install Other Drivers or Utilities Install optional drivers, utilities and Network management tools. Documentation View the Printer User’s Guide and Network User's Guide in HTML format. You can also view the manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother Solutions Center.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine 1 1 Put the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive For Windows® users For Macintosh® users Improper Setup Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver. 1 2 DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver. 1 Turn on your computer. (You must be logged on with Administrator rights.) Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Setting Up the Machine 2 Remove the packing materials from the printer 3 Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. Important Save all packing material and the carton in case you have to ship your machine. Improper Setup DO NOT plug in the AC power cord yet. 1 Press the front cover release button and open the front cover. 4 2 Remove the orange packing material as shown in the illustration below.
STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine 3 1 2 3 Installing the toner cartridges 5 Put the drum unit into the printer. 6 Close the front cover of the printer. Unpack the toner cartridges and rock each toner cartridge 5 to 6 times. Remove the protective cover. Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and slide it into the drum unit.
Setting Up the Machine 3 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 1 Put paper in the paper tray. Make sure that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark. 2 5 5 Lift the LCD display and adjust it for the best viewing angle. Put the paper tray firmly back into the printer. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the printer. Print a test page 3 4 Unfold the support flap. Make sure that the printer power switch is off.
STEP 1 5 6 7 Setting Up the Machine Plug the AC power cord into an AC power outlet. Turn on the printer power switch. 6 Setting your language on the control panel After the printer has finished warming up, the LCD shows Ready. Press Go. The printer prints a test page. Check that the test page has printed correctly. 1 Press the + or – button until the LCD shows General Setup. Press OK. Select ab or OK General Setup 2 Press OK again.
STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com. Windows® For USB interface cable users....................................................................................... 16 For parallel interface cable users (HL-4050CDN users)..........
STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver Windows® 1 1 For USB interface cable users Windows® USB Note 3 Click USB cable users. For HL-4040CN users: If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on your computer, click Cancel. For HL-4050CDN users: Installing the driver and connecting the printer to your computer 1 Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT connected to the printer, and then begin installing the driver. If you have already connected the cable, remove it.
5 6 When this screen appears, make sure the printer power switch is on. Connect the USB interface cable to your computer, and then connect it to the printer. Click Next. Windows® Windows® USB Installing the Printer Driver Click Finish. Note • If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration. • If you do not want to set your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer. Setup is now complete.
STEP 2 2 Installing the Printer Driver Windows® For parallel interface cable users (HL-4050CDN users) Note 3 Windows® Parallel If the Found New Hardware Wizard appears on your computer, click Cancel. When the License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the License Agreement. Installing the driver and connecting the printer to your computer 1 4 Click Finish. Click Install Printer Driver on the menu screen. Note Note Choose the Install Printer Driver icon for your region.
Installing the Printer Driver 3 Windows® For network interface cable users For Peer-to-Peer network printer users Windows R 2 R Macintosh Click Network cable users. For HL-4040CN users: 2 1 1 Router 2 Network printer TCP/IP For HL-4050CDN users: Note Windows® Network TCP/IP • 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 on the CD-ROM.
STEP 2 5 6 Installing the Printer Driver Turn on the printer power switch. 9 Windows® Choose your printer, and then click Next. When the License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the License Agreement. 10 Click Finish. Windows® Network 7 Choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer, and then click Next. Note • If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration. • If you do not want to set your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer.
Installing the Printer Driver Windows® For shared network printer users Windows 2 R Windows R Click Network cable users.
STEP 2 4 Choose Network Shared Printer, and then click Next. Choose your printer's queue, and then click OK. Windows® Network 5 Installing the Printer Driver Note Contact your administrator if you do not know the location or the name of the printer in the network. 6 Click Finish. Note • If you want to register your product on-line, check On-Line Registration. • If you do not want to set your printer as Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer. Setup is now complete.
Installing the Printer Driver 4 For USB interface cable users Connecting the printer to your Macintosh® and installing the driver 1 Macnintosh® 5 The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear. Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh®, and then connect it to the printer. Note If more than one printer is available, the following list appears. Choose the printer you wish to connect, and then click OK.
STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver 8 Choose USB. 9 Choose your printer, and then click Add. Macnintosh® USB 10 Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center. For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users: Setup is now complete.
Installing the Printer Driver 5 For network interface cable users Connecting the printer to your Macintosh® and installing the driver 1 Macintosh® 5 The Brother software will search for the Brother printer. During this time the following screen will appear. Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on your hub. Note If more than one printer is available, the following list appears. Choose the printer you wish to connect, and then click OK.
STEP 2 Installing the Printer Driver 8 Make the following selection. 9 Choose your printer, and then click Add. Note If there is more than one of the same printer model connected on your network, the Ethernet address (MAC address) will be displayed after the model name. Macintosh® Network 10 Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center. For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users: Setup is now complete.
For Network Users 1 1 BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows® users) The BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It can also search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address. For more information on BRAdmin Light, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com.
For Network Users 2 BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS® X users) The BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It can also search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address from a computer running Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater. The BRAdmin Light software will be installed automatically when you install the printer driver.
For Network Users 3 Web Based Management (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). 4 To restore all network settings of the internal print server to default, follow the steps below. 1 Press the + or – button to choose LAN. Press OK. Select ab or OK LAN Note • The User Name is ‘admin’ and the default password is ‘access’.
Consumables and Options 1 1 Options The printer has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capabilities of the printer by adding these items. See Chapter 5 of the User's Guide on the CD-ROM. Lower Tray Unit (For HL-4050CDN only) DIMM Memory LT-100CL The lower paper tray unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper. When the lower tray unit is installed, the printer expands total input capacity up to 800 sheets. 2 You can expand the memory by installing the (144-pin DIMM) memory module.
Other Information 1 1 Shipment of the printer Caution • Once your printer has been set up and used, we do not recommend that it be moved or shipped unless absolutely necessary. • Color laser printers are complex printing devices. Moving the printer or shipping it without properly removing the installed supplies can result in SEVERE damage to the printer. As a result, your printer may not operate properly afterwards.
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