Quick Setup Guide Start Here HL-4570CDW HL-4570CDWT Before using this machine for the first time, read this Quick Setup Guide to setup and install your machine. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/. Note Not all models are available in all countries. WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
WARNING • Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them properly. • This machine is heavy and weighs approximately 21.0 kg (46.3 lb.). To prevent possible injuries at least two people should lift the machine. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you put the machine down. • If you use a Lower Tray, carry it separately from your machine.
2 Remove the packing material from the machine d Hold the green handle of the drum unit a and pull it out until it stops. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet. a b c Remove the packing tape from the outside of the machine. Open the MP tray a, and remove the plastic sheet b from the MP tray support, then close the MP tray. Press the front cover release button and open the front cover. Remove the silica gel pack a. e f Hold the orange packing material, and remove it.
a b c 4 3 Load paper in the paper tray d Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. While pressing the green paper-guide release lever a, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. e Put paper in the tray and make sure: The paper is below the maximum paper mark (bbb) a. Over filling the paper tray will cause paper jams.
4 Print a test page d Press Go. The machine will print a test page. Check that the test page has printed correctly. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. a b Connect the AC power cord to the machine and then connect it to an AC power outlet. Remove the label covering the machine's power switch, and then switch the machine on. Note This function will not be available after the first print job you send from your computer.
a 5 Set your language Press + or - to choose General Setup. Press OK. b c Press OK to choose Local Language. Press + or - to choose your language. Press OK. Now go to Next page to install the printer driver.
For USB Interface Users Windows® Macintosh 7 Macintosh Note You can download the latest drivers and utilities for your machine from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.
USB Windows® For USB Interface Cable Users for Windows® a 7 Before you install Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT • If there are any programs running, close them. Note • For Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 users, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow or Yes. • If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions.
USB Macintosh For USB Interface Cable Users for Macintosh b Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. Follow the on-screen instructions. For Mac OS X 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. (For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.) Note If you want to setup the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.
Wired Network Windows® For Wired Network Interface Cable Users for Windows® (For Peer-to-Peer network users) 7 Before you install TCP/IP TCP/IP c connector marked with a symbol and then connect it to a free port on your hub. d a Router b Machine Note If you are going to connect the machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. a • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system.
Wired Network Windows® Note You can find your machine’s IP Address and the node name by printing out the Printer Settings Page. See Print the Printer Settings Page on page 25. Finish The installation is now complete. Note • If you use a specified IP Address for the machine, you must set the Boot Method to Static by using the control panel. For more information, see Network menu in the Network User's Guide.
Wired Network Windows® For Wired Network Interface Cable Users for Windows® (For shared network users) 7 Before you install a 8 Install the printer driver Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If prompted, select your model and language. Note TCP/IP If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe. b a b c d Click Install Printer Driver, and click Yes if you accept the license agreement.
Wired Network d Windows® Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. Finish The installation is now complete. Note • Depending on your security settings, a Windows Security or antivirus software window may appear when using the machine or its software. Please allow or permit the window to continue.
Wired Network Macintosh For Wired Network Interface Cable Users for Macintosh a 7 Before you install Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT a b 8 Install the printer driver Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. Follow the on-screen instructions. For Mac OS X 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x.
Wired Network Finish Macintosh The installation is now complete. Note If you use a specified IP Address for the machine, you must set the Boot Method to Static by using the control panel. For more information, see Network menu in the Network User's Guide.
For Wireless Network Users For Wireless Network Interface Users 7 Before you begin First you must configure the wireless network settings of your machine to communicate with your network access point/router. After the machine is configured to communicate with your access point/router, computers on your network will have access to the machine. To use the machine from these computers, you will need to install the printer driver.
For Wireless Network Users 8 Confirm your network environment (Infrastructure Mode) The following instructions will offer two methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Note To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the Network User's Guide.
For Wireless Network Users Connecting the Brother machine to the wireless network 9 a Configure the wireless settings using the automatic wireless mode Confirm your WLAN access point/router has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ symbol as shown below. 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 access point/router. To install the printer driver, continue to step 10.
For Wireless Network Users 9 Configure the wireless settings (typical Wireless Setup in infrastructure mode) c To enter a letter or number, hold down or repeatedly press the + or - key until the letter you want appears, and then press OK. To delete the letters you have entered, press the Back key. IMPORTANT For more information, see Entering Text for Wireless Settings on page 22. You must have the wireless settings you wrote down for your network in step 8 on page 17 before you proceed.
For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting IMPORTANT Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings. How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID/ESSID) and Network Key) 1. You should see the documentation provided with your WLAN access point/router. 2. The initial network name could be the manufacturer’s name or the model name. 3.
For Wireless Network Users Error code Recommended Solutions The wireless network and security setting you entered may be incorrect. Reconfirm the wireless network settings. TS-03 * Check if the entered or selected SSID/authentication method/encryption method/UserID/Userpass are correct. See How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID/ESSID) and Network Key) on page 20 to confirm.
For Wireless Network Users Error code Recommended Solutions The machine cannot detect a WLAN access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™ enabled. If you would like to configure your wireless settings using WPS or AOSS™, you must operate both your machine and the WLAN access point/router. Confirm your WLAN access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™ and try starting again.
Wireless Network Windows® Install the Printer Driver for Windows® 10 a Before you install Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. Note If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. d Choose your machine from the list, and then click Next. IMPORTANT • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system.
Wireless Network Macintosh Install the Printer Driver for Macintosh 10 a Before you install Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT For Mac OS X 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. (For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.) IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
For Network Users Web Based Management (web browser) Reset the network settings to the factory default 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). To reset all network settings of the print server to its factory default, follow the steps below. Note • The login name for the Administrator is ‘admin’ (case sensitive) and the default password is ‘access’.
Other Information Color Correction (if needed) Color Calibration The output density for each color may vary depending on the environment the machine is in, such as temperature and humidity. Calibration helps you to improve the color density. Note • If you print using the Direct Print feature or the BR-Script printer driver, you need to perform the calibration from the control panel. See Using the control panel on page 26.
Options and Consumables Options The machine has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capabilities of the machine by adding these items. For more information about the optional Lower Tray Unit and compatible SO-DIMM Memory, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. For installing the SO-DIMM Memory, see Installing extra memory in the User's Guide. Lower Tray Unit for HL-4570CDW (LT-300CL) Second lower paper tray unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper.
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