Brother MFC-L2710DW mono laser printer User Manual

Brother MFC-L2710DW mono laser printer

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 Fax, Copy and Scan operations and basic machine maintenance. See troubleshooting tips.	Printed or on Brother Installation Disc / In the Box
Online User’s Guide	This guide includes the additional contents of the Reference Guide. In addition to information about the Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, mobile device functions, Brother ControlCenter operations and troubleshooting, 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, and scanning from your Brother machine to your mobile device when connected to a Wi-Fi® network.	Brother Solutions Center 1

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. Search Box
2. Navigation
3. Summary
4. 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.

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

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

General Information

Control Panel Overview

Related Models:
DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW

The control panel may vary depending on your model.

MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW

1. One Touch buttons
   Store and recall up to eight fax and telephone numbers.
   To access stored One Touch fax and telephone numbers 1-4, press the One Touch button assigned to that number. To access stored One Touch fax and telephone numbers 5-8, press and hold Shift as you press the button.
2. Function buttons
   1. Redial/Pause
      Press to dial the last number you called. This button also inserts a pause when programming quick dial numbers or when dialling a number manually.
   2. Tel/R
      Press Tel/R to have a telephone conversation after picking up the external handset during the F/T fast double-ring.
      When connected to a PBX, use this button to gain access to an outside line, to recall an operator, or to transfer a call to another extension.
   3. WiFi (for wireless models)
      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.
   4. Resolution (for certain models only)
      Press to change the Fax resolution.
   5. 2 in 1 (ID) Copy
      Press to copy both sides of an identification card onto a single page.
   6. 2-sided
      Press to copy on both sides of a sheet of paper.
   7. Options
      Press to access temporary settings for faxing, scanning, or copying.
3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
   Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine. If the machine is in Fax Mode, the LCD displays:
   • Date & Time
   • Receive Mode
     When you press COPY, the LCD displays:
   • Type of copy
   • Number of copies
   • Quality
   • Contrast
   • Copy ratio
4.  Mode buttons
   1. FAX
      Press to switch the machine to FAX Mode.
   2. SCAN
      Press to switch the machine to SCAN Mode.
   3. COPY
      Press to switch the machine to COPY Mode.
5. Menu buttons
   
   1. Clear
      Press to delete entered data or cancel the current setting.
   2. Menu
      Press to access the Menu for programming your machine settings.
   3. OK
      Press to store your machine settings.
   4. 
      Press to scroll back or forward through menu selections.
   5. 
      Press to scroll up or down through menus and options.
      Press to change the resolution in Fax Mode.
   6. 
      Press to access speed dial numbers.
6. Dial Pad
   • Use to dial fax and telephone numbers.
   • Use as a keyboard to enter text or characters.
7. Power On/Off
   • Turn on the machine by pressing
   • Turn off the machine by pressing and holding Power Button . The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning off. If you have an external telephone or TAD connected, it is always available.
8. Stop/Exit
   • Press to stop an operation.
   • Press to exit from a menu.
9. Start
   • Press to start sending faxes.
   • Press to start copying.
   • Press to start scanning documents.

DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN

1. Power On/Off
   • Turn on the machine by pressing Power Button
   • Turn off the machine by pressing and holding Power Button. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning off.
2. Function buttons
   • Copy/Scan Options
     Press to access temporary settings for scanning or copying.
   • WiFi (for wireless models)
     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.
   • Scan
     Press to switch the machine to Scan Mode.
   • 2 in 1 (ID) Copy
     Press to copy both sides of an identification card onto a single page.
   • 2-sided (for certain models only)
     Press to copy on both sides of a sheet of paper.
3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
   Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine.
   If the machine is in Ready Mode or COPY Mode, the LCD displays:
   a. Type of copy
   b. Number of copies
   c. Quality
   d. Contrast
   e. Copy ratio
4. Menu buttons
   • Menu
     Press to access the Menu for programming your machine settings.
   • Clear
     • Press to delete entered data.
     • Press to cancel the current setting.
   • OK
     Press to store your machine settings.
   • 
     Press to scroll up or down through menus and options.
5. Stop/Exit
   • Press to stop an operation.
   • Press to exit from a menu.
6. Start
   • Press to start copying.
   • Press to start scanning documents.

Control Panel Overview

Related Models:
MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW

The control panel may vary depending on your model.

1. Near Field Communication (NFC) (MFC-L2750DW)
   If your Android™ device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your device or scan documents to your device by touching it to the NFC symbol on the control panel.
2. Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
   Access menus and options by pressing them on the touchscreen.
3. Menu Buttons
   1. (Back)
      Press to go back to the previous menu.
   2. (Home)
      Press to return to the Home screen.
   3. (Cancel)
      Press to cancel an operation.
4. Dial Pad (Numerical buttons)
   Press the numbers on the touchpanel to dial telephone or fax numbers and to enter the number of copies.
5. LED Power Indicator
   The LED lights up depending on the machine’s power status.
6. Power On/Off
   1. Turn on the machine by pressing Power Button
   2. Turn off the machine by pressing and holding down Power Button. The touchscreen LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning off. If you have an external telephone or TAD connected, it is always available.

Touchscreen LCD Overview

Related Models:
MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW

When a Home screen is displayed, press to display the other Home screens.
The Home screen displays the machine’s status when the machine is idle. When displayed, this screen indicates that your machine is ready for the next command.
The available features will vary depending on your model.

1. Date & Time
   Displays the date and time set on the machine.
2. Modes
   1. [Fax] Press to access Fax mode.
   2. [Copy]
      Press to access Copy mode.
   3. [Scan]
      Press to access Scan mode.
   4. [Secure Print]
      Press to access the [Secure Print] option.
   5. [Web]
      Press to connect the Brother machine to an Internet service.
   6. [Apps]
      Press to connect the Brother machine to the Brother Apps service.
3. Toner
   Displays the remaining toner life. Press to access the [Toner] menu.
   When the Toner cartridge is near the end of life or has a problem, an error icon appears on the Toner icon.
4. [Settings] Press to access the [Settings] menu. If Secure Function Lock or Setting Lock has been turned on, a lock icon appears on the LCD. You must unlock the machine to use Settings.
5. 
   (Wireless Status for wireless models)
   Press to configure wireless settings.
   If you are using a wireless connection, a four-level indicator in each of the Home screens displays the current wireless signal strength.
   Wireless LAN Disabled
6. [Shortcuts]
   Press to create Shortcuts for frequently-used operations, such as sending a fax, making a copy, scanning and using Web Connect.
   • Three Shortcuts screens are available with up to four Shortcuts on each Shortcuts screen. A total of 12 Shortcuts are available.
   • To display the other Shortcuts screens, press .

Stored Fax(es)The number of received faxes in memory appears at the top of the screen. Press , and then press [Yes] to print the faxes.

Warning icon
The warning icon appears when there is an error or maintenance message; press the message area to view it, and then press to return to Ready Mode.

NOTE This product adopts the font of ARPHIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD

Related Models:
MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW

Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press or on the LCD to scroll through them.
The following steps explain how to navigate through changing a machine setting. In this example, the LCD Backlight setting is changed from [Light] to [Med].

IMPORTANT DO NOT press the LCD with a sharp object such as a pen or stylus. It may damage the machine.

NOTE DO NOT touch the LCD immediately after plugging in the power cord or turning on the machine. Doing this may cause an error.

1. 1. Press[Settings]).
   2. Press [All Settings].
   3. Press to display the [General Setup] option, and then press [General Setup].
   4. Press a to display the [LCD Settings] option, and then press [LCD Settings].
   5. Press [Backlight].
   6. Press [Med].
   7. Press

Load Paper

Load Paper in the Paper Tray
Use the paper tray when printing on the following media:

Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

Use the Manual Feed Slot when printing on the following media:

Open the back cover (face up output tray) before printing to let the printed paper exit onto the face up output tray.
For more information, see the Online User’s Guide: Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot.

Troubleshooting

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.

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.

Document and Paper Jams

An error message indicates where the paper is stuck in your machine.

Error messages:

1. Document Jam
2. Jam Rear
3. Jam 2-sided
4. Jam Tray
5. 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.

Appendix

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 model name will vary depending on your country and region.

Toner Cartridge

Standard Toner:
Supply Model Name	Approximate Life (Page Yield)	Applicable Models
TN-2410	Approximately 1,200 pages 1 2	DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/ DCP-L2537DW/ DCP-L2550DN/ MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/ MFC-L2750DW

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

High Yield Toner:
Supply Model Name	Approximate Life (Page Yield)	Applicable Models
TN-2420	Approximately 3,000 pages 1 2	DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/ DCP-L2537DW/ DCP-L2550DN/ MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/ MFC-L2750DW

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

Drum Unit

Supply Model Name	Approximate Life (Page Yield)	Applicable Models
DR-2400	Approximately 12,000 pages 1	DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/ DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/ MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW

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 customised materials for business and home use with photos, text and creativity.
Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at this web address:
www.brother.com/creativecenter

Print and Scan Using Your Mobile Device

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.

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References

• User Manual