Brother Printer User Guide

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Unpack the machine and check the components

NOTE: 

  • Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center. (USA only):support.brother.com/ disponibles en el Brother Solutions Center.(support.brother.com/manuals)
  • The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
  • The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
  • Interface cables are not included. You must purchase the correct interface cable if you require one. USB cable We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long. Network cable Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable.
  • The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-L2710DW.
  1. Remove the packing materials and install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
  2. Load paper in the paper tray.
  3. Connect the power cord and turn on the machine
  4. Select your language (if needed)
    1. (for DCP models)
      • Press Menu.
      • Press ▲ or ▼ to display [Initial Setup], and then press OK.
      • Press ▲ or ▼ to display [Local Language], and then press OK.
        (for HL and MFC models)
        Press Menu, 0, 0
    2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, and then press OK.
    3. Press Stop/Exit
  5. Connect the telephone line cord (for MFC models only)
    If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step 7
  6. Configure the machine for faxing (for MFC models only)
    If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step .
    NOTE:
    • For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
    • Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see the Online User’s Guide.
      A. Set the date and time
    • Date
      1. Press Menu, 0, 1, 1.
      2. Enter the last two digits for the year on the dial pad, and then press OK.
      3. Enter the two digits for the month on the dialpad, and then press OK.
      4. Enter the two digits for the day on the dialpad, and then press OK.
    • Clock Type
      1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select [12h Clock] or[24h Clock], and then press OK.
    • Time
      1. Enter the time using the dial pad, and then press OK.(12h Clock only)Press ▲ or ▼ to select [AM] or [PM], and then press OK.
      2. Press Stop/Exit
    • B. Set the Station ID
      1. Press Menu, 0, 2.
      2. Set your fax or telephone number and your name.
  7. Select a device to connect to your machine
  8. Connect your computer
    Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive, or download the Full Driver & Software Package at:
    For Windows®: support.brother.com/windows
    For Mac: support.brother.com/mac.
    If you are using a recently released operating system on your computer, visit the above websites for updated driver and software information.
  9. Alternative wireless setup.
    Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your wireless access point/ router and write them in the table provided below.

    If you cannot find this information, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.
    • To select each menu option, press ▲ or ▼, and then press OK to confirm. Select [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard], and then press ▲
    • Select the SSID (Network Name) for your access point/router and enter the Network Key (Password
    • When the wireless setup is successful, the LCD displays [Connected].
    • If setup is not successful, restart your Brother machine and your wireless access point/router, and repeat. Print or scan using your mobile device.
  10. Print or scan using your mobile device
    Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
    • AirPrint is available for Apple device users. You do not need to download any software to use AirPrint. For more information, see the Online User’s Guide.
    • Download and install the Mopria® Print Service app from Google Play™ using your Android™ device.
    • Download and install our free application Brother iPrint & Scanfrom a mobile application store, such as the App Store, Google Play™ or Microsoft® Store using your mobile device.

Optional appsYou can print from and scan to your mobile device using various apps. (USA only) For more information on apps, visit www.brother-usa.com/connect. For instructions, see the Online User’s Guide.

Additional Wireless Support: support.brother.com/wireless-support. For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com. For product specifications, see the Online User’s Guide.