Quick Setup Guide Start Here HL-5470DW(T) HL-6180DW(T) Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out. Please read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation procedure. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries. WARNING • Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them correctly.
2 Remove the packing material from the machine d Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Important DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet. a b Remove the packing tape from the outside of the machine. Open the MP tray a, and remove the packing tape b from the MP tray support, then close the MP tray. e f c Press the front cover release button and open the front cover. Remove the silica gel pack a.
a b 3 Load paper in the paper tray c d Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Put the 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. The side to be printed on is face down. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly.
4 Important DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. a b 5 Turn on the machine Connect the AC power cord to the machine and then connect it to an AC power outlet. Wireless setup (if needed) For wireless setup using a Macintosh computer or mobile device, go to a. For Windows® users (all connections) and Macintosh users using the USB and wired network connections, go to b. a Turn the machine's power switch on.
a 6 Print a test page Press Go. The machine will print a test page. Check that the test page has printed correctly. Note This function will not be available after the first print job you send from your computer. a b c d 7 Set your language Press a or b to choose General Setup. Press OK. Press OK to choose Local Language. Press a or b to choose your language. Press OK. Press Cancel. Now go to Next page to install the printer driver.
8 Choose your connection type These installation instructions are for Windows® XP Home/XP Professional/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2003/2003 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2 and Mac OS X (versions 10.5.8, 10.6.x and 10.7.x). Note You can visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
USB Windows® For USB Interface Cable Users for Windows® a 9 Before you install b Click Install Printer Driver, and click Yes if you accept the license agreement. Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. Important • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system. b Turn off the machine and make sure the USB interface cable is NOT connected to the machine.
USB Windows® Important DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear. g h When the On-Line Registration screen appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have completed the registration process, click Next. When the Setup Complete screen appears, check the box of the action you want to perform, and then click Finish. Note The installation is now complete.
USB Macintosh For USB Interface Cable Users for Macintosh a 9 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 10 a b Install the printer driver Put the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. If prompted, select your model. For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x.
Wired Network Windows® For Wired Network Interface Cable Users for Windows® (For Peer-to-Peer network users) 9 Before you install TCP/IP TCP/IP 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 d • If there are any programs running, close them. a port marked with a Install the printer driver Put the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Wired Network d Choose Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer and then click Next. Note Choose the option of the Firewall setting, and then click Next. e The installation will automatically start. Important DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear. Note • If prompted, choose your machine from the list, and then click Next.
Wired Network Windows® For Wired Network Interface Cable Users for Windows® (For shared network users) 9 Before you install 10 a Install the printer driver Put the installer 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 Note Contact your administrator if you do not know the location or the name of the machine queue on the network. f The installation will automatically start. Important DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear. g h When the On-Line Registration screen appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have completed the registration process, click Next.
Wired Network Macintosh For Wired Network Interface Cable Users for Macintosh a 9 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 10 a b Install the printer driver Put the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. If prompted, select your model. For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x.
Wired Network e When this screen appears, click Next. Note When the Brother Support screen appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Finish 16 The installation is now complete.
For Wireless Network Users For Wireless Network Interface Users 9 Before you begin First you must configure the wireless network settings of your machine to communicate with your wireless access point/router. After the machine is configured to communicate with your wireless access point/router, computers and mobile devices on your network will have access to the machine. To use the machine from a computer, you will need to install the printer driver.
For Wireless Network Users 10 Choose your wireless setup method The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If you began the wireless setup from step 5 on page 5 (for Macintosh and mobile devices), go to method b (Setup Wizard). For all other users, choose the method you prefer for your 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 b Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard (Macintosh, mobile devices and Windows®) If your wireless access point/router does not support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below. 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.
For Wireless Network Users Setup using the Installer CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows® only) 11 Note Setup the wireless settings Important • You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included). If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions.
For Wireless Network Users h i Check Yes if you want to connect with the listed SSID. Click Next and go to k. k The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the SSID that you wrote down for your network in step 10-a on page 18, and then click Next. Confirm the wireless network settings and then click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. Note • The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel.
For Wireless Network Users Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard (Macintosh, mobile devices and Windows®) 11 Note Setup the wireless settings • If a list of SSIDs is not displayed, make sure your wireless access point/router is on. Move your machine closer to the wireless access point/router and try starting from b again. Important • If your wireless access point/router is set to not broadcast the SSID you will have to manually add the SSID name.
For Wireless Network Users 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 wireless access point/router. For computer users, please install the printer driver. For Macintosh Users: Now go to step 12 on page 30 For Windows® Users: Now go to step 12 on page 28 For mobile device users who began the setup from step 5 on page 5, go back to step 6 to continue the machine setting.
For Wireless Network Users One push setup using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or AOSS™ (Windows® and Macintosh) 11 a Note Configure the wireless settings If your wireless access point/router supports WPS (PIN Method) and you want to configure your machine using the PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method, see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) in the Network User's Guide. Confirm your wireless access point/router has the WPS or AOSS™ symbol as shown below.
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) and Network Key) 1. You should see the documentation provided with your wireless 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) and Network Key) on page 25 to confirm.
For Wireless Network Users Error code Recommended Solutions The machine cannot detect a wireless 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 wireless access point/router. Confirm your wireless access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™ and try starting again.
Wireless Network Windows® Install the Printer Driver for Windows® 12 a Before you install c Note If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. Important d • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system.
Wireless Network Windows® 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. Finish The installation is now complete. Note XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver for Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 when printing from the applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents.
Wireless Network Macintosh Install the Printer Driver for Macintosh 12 a Before you install e Choose your machine from the list, and then click OK. Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. Important For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x. (For the latest drivers and information for the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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. Press a or b to choose Network. Press OK. Note Windows® We recommend Internet Explorer® 7.0/8.0 or Firefox® 3.
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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-5470DW and HL-6180DW LT-5400 The lower paper tray unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper.
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