Brother HL-L2325DW Monochrome Laser Printer manual
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Brother HL-L2325DW Monochrome Laser Printer

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1

What types of paper can I use in the manual feed slot?

The manual feed slot accepts plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper, bond paper, thick paper, labels, and envelopes. You should open the back cover (face up output tray) before printing to allow the printed paper to exit onto the face up output tray.

2

What does it mean when the WiFi light is blinking on my printer?

When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless access point. When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is successfully connected to a wireless access point.

3

What toner cartridge should I order for my HL-L2325DW?

For standard yield, order TN-730 which provides approximately 1,200 pages. For high yield, order TN-760 which provides approximately 3,000 pages. Both cartridges are applicable to the HL-L2325DW model.

4

How do I resolve a paper jam in my printer?

An error message on the LCD will indicate where the paper is stuck in your machine, including locations such as Jam Rear, Jam 2-sided, Jam Tray, or Jam Inside. Follow the messages on the LCD, and if you cannot resolve the error, see the Online User's Guide: Error and Maintenance Messages.

5

What should I check first if my printer seems to have a problem?

First check that the power cord is connected correctly and the machine is on, all orange protective parts have been removed, paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray, and interface cables are securely connected. For network models, verify that the access point, router, or hub is turned on with a blinking link indicator.

6

How do I set up a wireless connection on my Brother printer?

Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer, then follow the on-screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network. The WiFi light will turn on when the connection is successfully established.

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What does a yellow icon in Brother Status Monitor indicate?

How long does the drum unit last on my HL-L2325DW?

What are the different paper jam error messages and what do they mean?

What paper types can I load in the paper tray of the HL-L2325DW?

What do the different colors of the Status Monitor icon mean?

How do I set up a wireless connection on the HL-L2325DW?

What should I check first if my HL-L2325DW seems to have a problem?

How do I cancel a print job on the HL-L2325DW?

Can I print from a mobile device using the HL-L2325DW?

What types of paper can I load in the paper tray?

What types of media can I print from the Manual Feed Slot?

How long does the drum unit last on the HL-L2325DW?

How do I turn off my Brother HL-L2325DW printer?

What paper types can be used in the Manual Feed Slot?

What toner cartridges are compatible with the HL-L2325DW, and what are their page yields?

What is the drum unit for the HL-L2325DW and how long does it last?

What should I check if my printer seems to have a problem?

What do the different colored Status Monitor icons mean?

How do I access the Brother Status Monitor to check my printer's status?

How do I cancel a print job on my Brother printer?

How do I properly insert paper into the manual feed slot?

Where can I find more detailed information beyond this reference guide?

What do the different WiFi light indicators mean on my wireless Brother printer?

What should I check if my printer appears offline?

How do I troubleshoot my printer if something seems wrong?

What does it mean when the WiFi light is blinking on my printer?

Where can I find detailed instructions beyond the Reference Guide?

What types of paper can I use in the paper tray?

How do I insert paper into the Manual Feed Slot?

What should I do before setting up my Brother HL-L2325DW printer?

How do I turn off my Brother printer?

When should I use the manual feed slot instead of the paper tray?

What should I do before printing labels or envelopes?

Full Manual

14 pages
Page 1

Reference Guide Brief explanations for routine operations

Hl-L2325Dw

Hl-L2350Dw

Hl-L2370Dw

Hl-L2370Dwxl

Hl-L2379Dw

Brother recommends keeping this guide next to your Brother machine for quick reference. Online User's Guide For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals

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User's Guides and Where to Find Them Which Guide? What's in It? Where Is It? Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations. Printed / In the box Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your machine, and installing the Full Driver & Software Package for the operating system and connection type you are using. Printed / In the box Reference Guide Learn the basic operations and basic machine maintenance. See troubleshooting tips. Printed or on Brother Installation Disc / In the Box Online User's Guide In addition to information about the Print operations, mobile device functions, troubleshooting, and other useful information is included about using the machine on a network. Brother Solutions Center 1 Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan This Guide provides useful information about printing from your mobile device when connected to a Wi-Fi® network. Brother Solutions Center 1 1 Visit support.brother.com/manuals. 1

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The Online User's Guide Helps You Get the Most Out of Your Machine We hope that you find this guide helpful. To learn more about your machine's features, please take a look at our Online User's Guide. It offers: Quicker Navigation! Search box Navigation index in a separate panel Comprehensive Format! Every topic in one guide Simplified Layout! Step-by-step instructions Feature summary at the top of the page 1 2 3 4

  • Search Box
  • Navigation
  • Summary
  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • To View Online User's Guides To view the Online User's Guide and other available guides, visit support.brother.com/manuals. (Windows) You can also access your machine's guides using Brother Utilities. The Brother Utilities tool is included in the standard installation and, when installed, you can find it either as a shortcut on your desktop, or from the Windows Start menu. 2

    Page 4

    Questions or Problems? Take a Look at our FAQs, Solutions, and Videos Online. Go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com

  • Provides several ways to search
  • Displays related questions for more information
  • Receives regular updates based on customer feedback
  • ©2017 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. 3

    Page 5

    Control Panel Overview The control panel will vary depending on your model. 1 2 3 5 4

  • LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
  • Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine. Wireless Models: A four-level indicator shows the wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.

    0 Max

  • Power On/Off Button
  • Turn on the machine by pressing
  • .
  • Turn off the machine by pressing and holding
  • . The LCD displays [Shutting Down] for a few seconds before going off.
  • Network Buttons
  • Wired Models:
  • Network Press Network to set up wired network settings.
  • Models with Wireless Function:
  • 1 General Information 4

    Page 6

    WiFi Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on- screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network. When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless access point.

  • Menu Buttons
  • Ok

    Press to store your machine settings. After you change a setting, the machine returns to the previous menu level. Back
  • Press to go back one level in the menu.
  • Press to select the previous digit when setting numbers.
  • a or b ( + or -)
  • Press to scroll through menus and options.
  • Press to enter a number or to increase or decrease the number. Press and hold down a
  • or b to scroll faster. When you see the number you want, press OK.
  • Go Button
  • Press to clear certain error messages. To clear all other errors, follow the control panel
  • instructions.
  • Press to print any data remaining in the machine's memory.
  • Press to select the displayed option. After you change a setting, the machine returns to
  • Ready Mode.
  • Press and hold Go for about two seconds to cancel a print job.
  • 1 General Information 5

    Page 7

    Load Paper in the Paper Tray Use the paper tray when printing on the following media: Plain paper Thin paper Recycled paper Thick paper

  • Adjust the guides
  • Fan the paper
  • Do not exceed this
  • mark For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Load Paper in the Paper Tray. Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Use the Manual Feed Slot when printing on the following media: Plain paper Thin paper Recycled paper Bond paper Thick paper Labels 1 Envelopes 1
  • Adjust the guides
  • Use both hands to
  • insert one sheet of paper
  • Continue pressing
  • the paper against the rollers for about two seconds, or until the machine grabs the paper and pulls it in further 1 Open the back cover (face up output tray) before printing to let the printed paper exit onto the face up output tray. For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot. 2 Load Paper 6

    Page 8

    Use this section to resolve problems you may encounter when using your Brother machine. Identify the Problem Even if there seems to be a problem with your machine, you can correct most problems yourself. First, check the following:

  • The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power is on.
  • All of the machine's orange protective parts have been removed.
  • (For network models) The access point (for wireless network), router, or hub is turned on and
  • its link indicator is blinking.
  • Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray.
  • The interface cables are securely connected to the machine and the computer.
  • Check the machine's status on your machine or in Brother Status Monitor on your computer.
  • Find the Error Find the Solution Using the Status Monitor
  • Double-click the
  • icon in the task tray.
  • (Windows) If you select the Load Status
  • Monitor on Startup check box, the Status Monitor will launch automatically each time you start your computer.
  • A green icon indicates the normal stand-by
  • condition.
  • A yellow icon indicates a warning.
  • A red icon indicates an error has occurred.
  • A gray icon indicates the machine is
  • offline.
  • Click the Troubleshooting button to
  • access Brother's troubleshooting website.

    A

    Troubleshooting A Troubleshooting 7

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    Find the Error Find the Solution Using the LCD

  • Follow the messages on the LCD.
  • If you cannot resolve the error, see the
  • Online User's Guide: Error and Maintenance Messages or go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Error and Maintenance Messages For information on the most common error and maintenance messages, see the Online User's Guide. To view the Online User's Guide and other available guides, visit support.brother.com/manuals. 8

    Page 10

    Paper Jams An error message indicates where the paper is stuck in your machine. 1 2 3 4 Error messages:

  • Jam Rear
  • Jam 2-sided
  • Jam Tray
  • Jam Inside
  • See the messages in Brother Status Monitor on your computer. Solutions for Wireless Connection If you cannot connect your Brother machine to the wireless network, see the following:
  • Online User's Guide: Print the WLAN Report
  • Quick Setup Guide: Alternative wireless setup
  • To view the Online User's Guide and other available guides, visit support.brother.com/manuals. A Troubleshooting 9

    Page 11

    Supplies When the time comes to replace supplies, such as the toner or drum, an error message will appear on your machine's control panel or in the Status Monitor. For more information about the supplies for your machine, visit www.brother.com/original/index.html or contact your local Brother dealer.

  • The supply order number will vary depending on your country and region.
  • Toner Cartridge Standard Toner: Supply order No. Approximate Life (Page Yield) Applicable Models

    Tn-730

    Approximately 1,200 pages 1 2

    Hl-L2325Dw/Hl-L2350Dw/

    Hl-L2370Dw/

    Hl-L2370Dwxl/Hl-L2379Dw

    1 Approximate cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. 2 A4/Letter simplex pages High Yield Toner: Supply order No. Approximate Life (Page Yield) Applicable Models

    Tn-760

    Approximately 3,000 pages 1 2

    Hl-L2325Dw/Hl-L2350Dw/

    Hl-L2370Dw/

    Hl-L2370Dwxl/Hl-L2379Dw

    1 Approximate cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. 2 A4/Letter simplex pages Super High Yield Toner: Supply order No. Approximate Life (Page Yield) Applicable Models

    Tn-770

    Approximately 4,500 pages 1 2

    Hl-L2370Dw/

    Hl-L2370Dwxl/Hl-L2379Dw

    1 Approximate cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. 2 A4/Letter simplex pages Drum Unit

    B

    Appendix 10

    Page 12

    Supply order No. Approximate Life (Page Yield) Applicable Models

    Dr-730

    Approximately 12,000 pages 1

    Hl-L2325Dw/Hl-L2350Dw/Hl-L2370Dw/

    Hl-L2370Dwxl/Hl-L2379Dw

    1 Approximately 12,000 pages based on 1 page per job [A4/Letter simplex pages]. The number of pages may be affected due to a variety of factors including but not limited to media type and media size. If you are using Windows, double-click the Brother Creative Center icon on your desktop to access our FREE website designed as a resource to help you easily create and print customized materials for business and home use with photos, text and creativity. Mac users can access Brother Creative Center at this web address: www.brother.com/creativecenter B Appendix 11

    Page 13

    Print Using Your Mobile Device Related Models:

    Hl-L2325Dw/Hl-L2350Dw/Hl-L2370Dw/Hl-L2370Dwxl

    Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your mobile device, without using a computer. The Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan contains information on printing from your mobile device. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to see the guide. 12

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    Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web www.brother.com These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will support only machines purchased in their own countries.

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