Laser Printer / Scanner / Copier MFC/HL-P2000 Quick Setup Guide Read this guidebook first to set up your machine and prepare your computer for the machine. Save all packing materials and outer carton. They are useful when shipping the machine. Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. The product names in this guidebook are trademarks or registered trade marks of each manufacturer. The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents Action 1: Check the Supplied items Action 2: Position the Machine Action 3: Install the Toner Cartridge/Drum Unit Action 4: Load Paper into your Machine Action 5: Connect your Machine to your Computers parallel interface Action 6: Plug in and Turn on your Machine Action 7-1: Installation from CD-ROM Action 7-2: Prepare the Printer Driver and the Scanner Driver for the Machine Action 7-3: Prepare DOS for the Machine LAMPS AND SWITCH FOR PRINTING FUNCTION COPYING FUNCTION SCANNING FUNCTION R
Action 1: Check the Supplied Items After taking the printer out of the carton and removing the packing materials, make sure that the following items are not damaged and none are missing: • Machine • Paper support and Document support • Drum unit assembly (with Toner cartridge included) • AC Cord 3.
Action 2: Position the Machine Please take note of the following before using the machine. Power Supply Use the machine within the specified power range. AC power: ±10% of the rated power voltage in your country Frequency: 50 Hz (220 V– 240 V) or 50/60 Hz (110–120 V) The power cord, including extensions, should not exceed 5 meters (16.5 feet). Do not share the same power circuit with other high-power appliances, particularly an air conditioner, copier, shredder and so on.
Action 3: Install the Toner Cartridge/Drum Unit Unpack the drum unit assembly with the toner cartridge included. Gently shake it from side to side five or six times. 1 ! Caution Do not expose the drum unit to light for longer than a few minutes, as this will damage the drum. Starter Sheet ! Caution Do not remove the starter sheet. This sheet will be ejected while the machine is warming-up after installing a new drum unit.
Action 4: Load Paper into Your Machine Before loading paper, make sure that the paper meets the specification described in the Online User’s Guide Chapter 2. Using unsuitable paper might reduce the print quality. 1 Install the paper support (with a tube on it) onto the multi-purpose sheet feeder. And install document support onto the document feeder. 2 Open the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover.
4 Hold the tab of the right hand paper guide and press the catch to release the guide lock. Move the paper guide to fit the paper width. ! Caution Failure to set the paper guide to the paper width may cause paper skew and jam. 5 Close the multi-purpose sheet feeder cover. 6 Open the output tray. ( ① ) Extend the extension support wire. ( ② ) Extend the extension document support wire.
Action 5: Connect Your Machine to Your Computers' Parallel Interface You must connect the machine to your computer with a suitable interface cable. In most cases, a bi-directional IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable is used for this connection. 1 Make sure that the machine power switch is off before connecting or disconnecting the interface cable. Also, make sure that the computer is turned off. 2 Connect the parallel interface cable to the parallel interface port of the machine.
Action 6: Plug in and Turn on Your Machine 1 Plug the power cord into the AC power outlet and the machine power inlet. ✒ Note The shape of the power cord varies according to the country of destination. 2 Turn on the power switch that is located on the left side of your machine. 3 Make sure that the Ready lamp is lit after the machine has warmed up (approximately 30 seconds).
Printing a Test Sample Page We recommend that you print a test page. Refer to the instructions below. Note The following test page operation will be invalid after the machine has received any data from your computer. The test sample page can be printed by using the “Test Print Mode” procedure in Chapter 3 of the On-line User’s Guide. ✒ Press the control panel switch. The machine will start printing a test sample page.
Action 7-1: Installation from CD-ROM The supplied CD-ROM contains the following items. Printer Driver & TrueType fonts You need to configure your PC for the machine by installing the printer driver and TrueType™-compatible fonts. Soft PCL 5e To print documents at 600 dpi from the Windows DOS box you need to install this utility. TWAIN Driver To use the scanner function of this machine, you need to install this driver. This scanner driver is TWAIN compliant which is a defacto standard.
Action 7-2: Prepare the Printer Driver and the Scanner Driver for the Machine For Windows 3.1 You need to configure Windows 3.1 for the machine by installing the scanner driver from the supplied disk into Windows 3.1. Because the supplied scanner driver is compressed on the disk, be sure to use the supplied installer program to install it. These instructions assume you will install the driver and fonts from the disk drive A. 1. Start Windows 3.1. 2.
Action 7-3: Prepare DOS for the Machine How to Use the Machine in your DOS Application Software (without using the Windows system) Before working with application software that runs in DOS, if you do not already have a suitable driver installed, you will need to install a printer driver that matches one of the following supported emulations: HP LaserJet IIP, EPSON FX-850 or IBM Proprinter XL printers The following table shows combinations of printer drivers and printer emulation modes.
What Does Remote Printer Console Do? The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program which runs in the DOS environment and comprises the following two programs: ❏ Remote Printer Console Main Program This program allows you to change various machine settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup and so on from your computer screen. Since most DOS applications have a machine settings menu which overrides the settings made by the RPC, you may not need to use this utility program.
Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program Remote Printer Console Type C:\RPCX>RPCX and press the Enter key to start the Remote Printer Console main program. Direct_Access Printer_Setup Console_Config Guide Current Status Status The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen as shown on the right.
Using the Machine Status Monitor Program Type C:\RPCX>STMX and press the Enter key to make the Machine Status Monitor Program stay resident in your computer memory. If there are any changes to the machine status, it displays a message on your computer screen. If the machine status monitor program stays resident in your computer, you can monitor the machine status on your computer screen immediately using the hot-key sequence (Ctrl+Alt+R).
LAMPS AND SWITCH FOR THE PRINTING FUNCTION This section refers to the following lamps and switch on the machine control panel. Dru m Alar m Rea Pape dy r D Ton ata er ✒ Note When the power switch is off or the machine is in sleep mode, all lamps including the Ready lamp are off. Ready (Paper) Lamp The Ready lamp indicates the current status of the machine. Lamp Off ❍ Blinking ❍↔● Blinking ❍↔● On ● Machine status The power switch is off or the machine is in sleep mode.
Drum Lamp The Drum lamp indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Lamp Off ❍ On ● Machine status The drum unit can be used. The drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Installing a new drum unit turns off this lamp. See “REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT” in Chapter 6 of the On-line manual. Alarm Lamp The Alarm lamp blinks to indicate a machine error status such as “Cover Open” and “Memory Full.
Other Control Features Sleep Mode When the machine does not receive data for a certain period of time (time-out), it enters sleep mode. Sleep mode acts as though the machine was turned off. The default timeout is 5 minutes. While the machine is in sleep mode, all the lamps are off and it is as if it was turned off, but the machine can still receive data from the computer. Receiving a print file or document automatically wakes up the machine to start printing. Pressing the switch also wakes up the machine.
COPYING FUNCTION The machine allows you to make high-quality photocopies. Always make sure that paper is loaded in the Sheet Feeder before making copies. This section refers to the following lamps and switch on the machine control panel. Copy 150% 120% LGL >LTR 78% 50% Enlarge/ Reduce Copy Photo Stop HL-P2000 Print Copy Scan Copy A6 @A4 A5 @A4 Enlarge/ A4 @A5 A4 @A6 Reduce Photo Stop Copy Copying in Standard Mode 1. Insert the original document face down in the Document Feeder. 2.
Photo / Text Button Select the copy mode from Photo or Text 1. Insert the original document face down in the Document Feeder. When you select Photo mode, the Photo lamp comes on. 2. Press the Copy button to start copying. Enlarge/Reduce Button You can make an enlarged or reduced size of copy from 50% to 150% (for USA and Canada), 50% to 200% (for other countries). 1. Insert the original document face down in the Document Feeder. 2. Press the Enlarge/Reduce button.
Error If an error ocurrs, the machine shows “E” on the display. To clear the error, press the Stop button. Errors occur when the following happens; *When the document causes a paper jam in the document feeder when the machine is feeding the document. *When the machine is busy. (When the machine is used as a scanner or printer.) *When there is no paper in the sheet feeder. *When memory full happens and the machine prints out an error message.
SCANNING FUNCTION The machine provides you with a TWAIN compliant scanner driver. This allows you to use the machine as scanner from any TWAIN compliant application such as Adobe Photoshop. Scanning from TWAIN compliant applications 1. Launch the application you use. 2. Select the ‘Select Source’ menu. 3. Select the “Brother MFC-P2000” or “Brother HL-P2000” and click Select. 4. Select the “Acquire” menu. 5. Make the appropriate settings such as; Scanning Resolution, Text/Photo, Scannning Area, etc...... 6.
Scanning from the VISIONEER PaperPort LE Software (MFC-P2000) 1. Launch the Visioneer PaperPort LE application. 2. Click the Scan icon. The scanner driver dialog is launched. 3. Make the necessary settings. 4. Press the Start button. The scanned image will be shown on the desktop with the name ‘Untitled-x.’ For further information about ‘PaperPort’, refer to the On-line Help in the application.
Scanning from the Unimessage™ Viewer Software (HL-P2000 Windows 95/98/NT users) 1. Launch the Unimessage™ Viewer application. 2. Select “Scan”. 3. After inserting the original document in the document feeder, click the “Start” button. 4. After the document has scanned completely, the “Collate Dialog” appears. Select the data you have just scanned and press “Add” button. 5. Click the “OK” button. The scanned image will be shown on the desktop.
REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE The machine can print approximately 2,400 pages (5% coverage: A4/Letter) with one toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the Alarm and Data (Toner) lamps blink once every 5 seconds to indicate toner low. Initially, some models are supplied with a starter toner cartridge which must be replaced after 1,000 pages. ✒ Note Actual page count will vary depending on your average document type. (i.e.: standard letter, detailed graphics, etc.
Warning After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely hot. When you open the top cover, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. High Temperature 2 Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge forward until it stops. ✒ Note The toner cartridge cannot be removed unless the shutter is completely closed by turning the lever fully to the front. 3 Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by pulling it out gently.
5 Install the new toner cartridge into the right hand side of the drum unit. Make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit and pushed fully home into the drum unit to ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly. 6 Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 7 Turn the drum unit upside down gently.
REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT The machine uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the Drum lamp is on, it indicates the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. We recommend you prepare a new drum unit to replace the current one. Even if the Drum lamp is on, you may be able to continue to print without replacing the drum unit for a while. If there is a noticeable deterioration in the output print quality even before the Drum lamp lights, then the drum unit should be replaced.
Warning After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely hot. When you open the top cover, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. High Temperature 2 Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep it in a safe place. ✒ Note Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, consult your local dealer/retailer. Be sure to seal up the drum unit tightly so that toner powder does not spill out of the unit.
4 Install the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. Install the new drum unit into the machine. 5 Close the top cover. The machine automatically ejects the starter sheet. Ejecting this sheet resets the drum life alarm.
ALARM INDICATIONS AT A GLANCE Operator Calls for Printing Function If a recoverable error occurs, the machine indicates an ‘operator call’ by blinking the Alarm lamp and any of the following lamps. Find the error and take the proper action to correct it. The machine automatically recovers from most errors, but you may need to reset the machine with the panel switch as described below.
For errors shown below, the machine indicates an operator call by blinking the Alarm lamp. If you use the machine with the supplied Windows driver, the status monitor will appear to indicate the error on your computer screen. The machine also prints some error messages on paper. Error Cover Open Print Overrun Action Close the top cover of the machine. Press the panel switch to print the data remaining in the machine.
Note If the machine does not operate as you expect it to, it is recommended that you turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds and then turn it on again. If you still have problems, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative. ✒ Operator Calls for Copying and Scanning Functions If a recoverable error occurs, the machine shows “E” on the display. To clear the error, press the Stop Button.
If you see any of these service call indications, turn off the power switch, wait a few seconds and then turn it on again and try to print again. If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call indication after turning on the machine, consult your dealer or our authorized service representative. Report the error status and situation referring to the above table. Note Be sure that the top cover and the main controller board are firmly installed.
HOW TO VIEW THE ON-LINE SETUP GUIDE & USER GUIDE The Quick Setup guide and User guide for this printer are prepared as PDF files. You need to install the ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view these manuals. Click the Open button in the ‘View Setup Guide’ or ‘View User Guide’ menu on the CD-ROM and ‘Adobe Acrobat Reader’ will be automatically installed first if your Windows does not have it installed. Thereafter, the On-line manual will be opened automatically as illustrated below.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Printing Print Method Laser Resolution Print Quality Print Speed Warm-Up First Print Print Media Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning Wavelength: 780 nm / Output: 5 mW max.
Copying Type Resolution Enlarge/Reduce Input Multi-copy Auto Document Feeder 300 x 300 dpi class : Photo mode , 200 x 600 dpi : Text mode For USA and Canada :50%, 78%, 120%, 150% For other countries :50%, 71%, 141%, 200% 10 documents yes Scanning Scanner Resolution Software 600 x 600 dpi class with 256 levels of gray TWAIN driver Visioneer PaperPort LE® Software WordCraft Unimessage™ Viewer Functions TrueType Fonts on disks Emulation Printer Driver TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for Windows on the su
REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commission Compliance Notice (For USA Only) Responsible party: Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911, USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name : Brother Laser Printer / Scanner / Copier MFC-P2000, MC-P2000 Product Options: ALL complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity (For Europe) IMPORTANT - For Your Safety We, Brother International Europe Ltd., Brother House 1 Tame Street, Guide Bridge, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5JE, UK. declare that this product is in conformity with the following normative documents. Safety: EN 60950, EN 60825 EMC: EN 55022 Class B, EN 50082-1 following the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC (as amended by 91/263/EEC and 92/31/EEC).
Shipment of the Machine If for any reason you must ship your Machine, carefully package the Machine to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Machine should also be adequately insured with the carrier. Warning When shipping the Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Machine and placed in the plastic bag.
