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User’s Guide
Brother Laser Printer
HL-L8250CDN
HL-L8350CDW
HL-L8350CDWT
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User's Guide thoroughly before you use the machine.
Please visit http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support,
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User's Guides and where do I find them? Which Guide? What's in it? Where is it? Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Read the Safety Instructions Printed / In the Box before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations. Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your machine Printed / In the Box and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using. User's Guide Learn the print operations and how
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Using the documentation Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation: WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injuries. IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, IMPORTANT may result in damage
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® Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows ) Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your device. ® ® ® ® ® a (Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and ® Windows Server 2008 R2) Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. ® ® (Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012) Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop. ® ® (Windows 8.1 and Wind
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Table of Contents 1 Printing Methods 1 About this Machine ....................................................................................................................................1 Front view and Back view....................................................................................................................1 Acceptable paper and other print media....................................................................................................2 Recommended paper and prin
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3 General Information 85 Control panel ...........................................................................................................................................85 Control panel overview......................................................................................................................85 LED indications..................................................................................................................................87 Machine status messages.....
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6 Troubleshooting 170 Identifying the problem ..........................................................................................................................170 Error and maintenance messages.........................................................................................................171 Paper jams ......................................................................................................................................176 If you are having difficulty with your m
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Printing Methods 1 1 1 About this Machine 1 Front view and Back view 1 1 7 9 2 12 3 10 4 5 11 6 8 1 Face-down output tray support flap (support flap) 2 Control panel with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 3 USB direct print interface 4 Front cover release button 5 Front cover 6 Paper tray 7 Face-down output tray 8 Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 9 Back cover (Face-up output tray when open) 10 AC power connector 11 USB connector 12 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port NOTE Most of the illustrations in this User'
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Printing Methods Acceptable paper and other print media 1 1 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. You can use the following types of print media: plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper, labels, envelopes or glossy paper (see Print media on page 204). For best results, follow the instructions below: DO NOT load different types of paper in the paper tray at the same time because it may cause paper jams or misfeeds. For
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Printing Methods Paper Tray Capacity 1 Paper size Paper types No. of sheets Paper Tray Plain Paper, Thin Paper and up to 250 sheets Letter, A4, Legal, B5 (JIS), (Tray 1) Recycled Paper Executive, A5, 2 20 lb (80 g/m ) 1 A5 (Long Edge), A6, Folio Multi-purpose Tray Width: 3.0 to 8.5 in. Plain Paper, Thin Paper, up to 50 sheets (MP Tray) (76.2 to 215.9 mm) Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, 2 20 lb (80 g/m ) Recycled Paper, Bond Paper, Length: 5 to 14 in. Labels, Envelopes, Env. Thin, 3 Envelopes
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Printing Methods Handling and using special paper 1 1 The machine is designed to work well with most types of xerographic and bond paper. However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NO
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Printing Methods Envelopes 1 Most envelopes can be used with your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and print-quality 1 problems because of the way they have been made. Envelopes should have edges with straight, well-creased folds. Envelopes should lie flat and not be of baggy or flimsy construction. Use only quality envelopes from a supplier who understands that you will be using the envelopes in a laser machine. We recommend printing a test envelope to make sure the print resul
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Printing Methods • with sealing flaps that are not folded down when purchased • with each side folded as shown in the figure below 1 If you use any of the types of envelopes listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Labels 1 Most labels can be used with your machine. Labels should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit. Adhesives s
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Printing Methods Unprintable area when printing from a computer 1 1 The figures below show maximum unprintable areas. The unprintable areas may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using. Usage Document Top (1) Left (2) 1 Size Bottom (3) Right (4) Print Letter 0.16 in. 0.16 in. (4.23 mm) (4.23 mm) A4 0.16 in. 0.16 in. 24 (4.23 mm) (4.23 mm) Legal 0.16in. 0.16 in. (4.23 mm) (4.23 mm) 3 7
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Printing Methods Loading paper 1 1 Loading paper and print media 1 The machine can feed paper from the standard paper tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. When you load paper into the paper tray, note the following: If your application software supports paper size selection on the print menu, you can select it through the software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size in the printer driver or by using the control panel buttons. Loading pap
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Printing Methods b While pressing the blue paper-guide release levers (1), slide the paper guides to fit the size of paper you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. 1 1 c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 9
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Printing Methods d Load paper in the tray and make sure: The paper is below the maximum paper mark ( ) (1). 1 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 correctly. 1 e Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine. f Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each
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Printing Methods g Change the printer driver settings for your operating system (for details, see Chapter 2: Driver and Software). 1 Choose the option you want from each of the following drop-down lists: Paper Size A4 Letter Legal Executive A5 JIS B5 Folio A5 Long Edge A6 For the acceptable paper sizes, see Paper type and size on page 2. Media Type Plain Paper Thin Paper Recycled Paper Paper Source Tray1 Tray2 (if available) For other settings, see Chapter 2: Driver and Software. NOTE Th
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Printing Methods Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 1 1 You can load up to three envelopes, one sheet of glossy paper, other special print media, or up to 50 sheets of plain paper in the MP tray. Use this tray to print on thick paper, bond paper, labels, envelopes or glossy paper. (For the recommended paper to use, see Acceptable paper and other print media on page 2.) Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper, bond paper, or glossy paper from the MP tray 1 a Open th
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Printing Methods c Load paper in the MP tray, making sure: The paper stays under the maximum paper tab (1). 1 The paper's leading edge (top of paper) is positioned between the and arrows (2). The side to be printed on must be face up with the leading edge in first. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly. 2 1 NOTE When you are using glossy paper, load only one sheet at a time in the MP tray to avoid a paper jam. d Lift up the support flap to prevent
