Brother HL-1212W Laser Printer Quick Setup Guide

Brother HL-1212W Laser Printer

What’s included

Unpack the machine and check the components

Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure.

NOTE:

• The components included in the box and the AC power plug may differ depending on your country.
• The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
• The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on the HL‑1210W or HL‑1212W.
• You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use.

USB cable

We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 meters (6 feet) long.

Secure Network Access

• Your machine’s default password is on the label on the back of the machine (preceded by “ Pwd ”).
• We strongly recommend you change it to protect your machine from unauthorized access.

How to setup

Remove the packing materials and install the toner cartridge

Load paper in the paper tray

Connect the power cord and turn on the machine

Connect the machine to your computer/mobile device

• Windows® PC with a CD-ROM drive, go to step 4A
  Windows® PC without a CD-ROM drive, go to step 4B

• Macintosh, go to step 4B

• Mobile device users with a WPS/AOSS™-supported access point/router, go to step 4C

Configuration using the CD-ROM (Windows®)

NOTE: If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer (My Computer). (For Windows® 8: click the (File Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.) Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.

Configuration without using the CD-ROM (Windows® without CD-ROM drive or Macintosh)

Download the full driver and software package from the Brother Solutions Center.

• (For Windows®) solutions.brother.com/windows
• (For Macintosh) solutions.brother.com/mac

After you download the driver and software package, follow the on-screen instructions until the Connection Type screen appears. Refer to 4A Configuration using the CD-ROM (Windows®).

One-push wireless setup for mobile devices (Wireless models only)

If your wireless LAN access point/router supports automatic wireless (one- push) setup (WPS/AOSS), you can set up your machine without using a computer.

NOTE: Before you can use your machine with your mobile device, download “ Brother iPrint &Scan.”

Print using your mobile device

• Download “ Brother iPrint &Scan” to start using your machine with mobile devices. solutions.brother.com/ips
• Watch our FAQ Videos for help with setting up your Brother machine: solutions.brother.com/videos.

FAQ’s

What is the life of a Brother laser printer?

The average lifespan of a printer is around 3-5 years. With proper upkeep and maintenance, some printers can last longer, but eventually, your machine will need an upgrade.

How do I maintain my Brother laser printer?

Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. Remove the Paper Cassette from the printer. Wipe the printer body with a soft cloth to remove dust. Clean the Paper Guide with a dry soft cloth. Install the Paper Cassette into the printer.

How can I improve the quality of my Brother laser printer?

Cleaning the four color print heads (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow), adjusting the vertical alignment, and/or replacing the ink cartridges may improve the print quality.

How long does Brother laser ink last?

The toner cartridge shelf life is 2 years if the protective bag is unopened or 6 months after the protective bag is opened.

Can a Brother laser printer make copies?

Your Brother machine can make up to 99 copies at one time.

Can you leave the Brother printer on all the time?

For healthier print heads and more efficient ink consumption, however, it’s better to leave your printer on. Constantly switching your printer off and on will decrease your printer’s lifespan, so try to keep the off/on to a minimum

Do laser printers need maintenance?

o keep your printer running at maximum capacity, you need to maintain its working parts. Dust and wipe it down regularly inside and out with a no-lint towel and rubbing alcohol. Turn off your printers regularly, especially when they aren’t in use for a long while.

Does a Brother laser printer print in color?

Absolutely. Color laser printers have been around for quite some time now and fit perfectly in office environments. Because laser printers were initially built to print in just monochrome, it was not till fairly recently that laser printer models were engineered to also print in color.

What happens if a laser printer is not used for a long time?

When leaving printers dormant for months with no printer maintenance or cleaning, dust can gather on print heads or nozzles, or cartridges can become clogged or dry, reducing or stopping ink flow.

How many pages does a Brother laser printer cartridge print?

Standard toner cartridges print approximately 1,500 A4 or Letter-size single- sided pages.

Does Brother laser printer have a scanner?

Brother HL-1212W Monochrome All-in-One Wireless Laser Printer, Duplex Copy & Scan, Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready, Black. This product is certified by Amazon to work with Alexa.

Do all Brother laser printers use the same toner?

All Brother laser printers include a black toner cartridge that is equally respected and boasts consistently crisp prints at a low operating cost.

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