brother HL-L3270CDW Compact Wireless Digital Color Printer User Guide

June 13, 2024
Brother

brother HL-L3270CDW Compact Wireless Digital Color Printer User Guide
brother HL-L3270CDW Compact Wireless Digital Color
Printer

Unpack the machine and check the components

  • **Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assemblies***
    (Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow)
    Unpack the machine and check the components

  • Waste Toner Box*
    Unpack the machine and check the components

  • Belt Unit*
    Unpack the machine and check the components

  • Brother Installation Disc

  • AC Power Cord

  • Quick Setup Guide

  • Product Safety Guide

  • Reference Guide
    (only for certain models)

Watch our Video FAQs for help with setting up your
Brother machine:
support.brother.com/videos.

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NOTE:

  • Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center. (USA only)

  • 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 (HL-L3230CDN / HL-L3230CDW / HL-L3270CDW)
    Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable.

  • The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the HL-L3230CDW.

  • This machine’s Reference Guide is either printed for you or is available on the Brother Installation Disc included in the carton.

Remove the packing materials and re-install the drum unit and toner

cartridge assembly

Remove the packing materials and re-install the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly
Remove the packing materials and re-install the drum unit and toner
cartridge assembly

Load paper in the paper tray

Load paper in the paper tray

Connect the power cord and turn the machine on

Connect the power cord and turn the machine on

Select your language (if needed)

  • For LCD models

    1. Press ▼ or ▲ to select [Initial Setup], and then press OK.
    2. Press ▼ or ▲ to select [Local Language], and then press OK.
    3. Press ▼ or ▲ to select your language, and then press OK.
    4. Press Cancel.
      Select your language
  • For Touchscreen models

    1. On the machine’s Touchscreen, press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Local Language].
    2. Press your language.
    3. Press .

Select a device to connect to your machine

Computer
Computer
Go to 6 and follow the instructions.

NOTE:
(For HL-L3210CW / HL-L3230CDW)
We recommend configuring wireless settings from your computer.

Mobile Device
Mobile Device
Go to and follow the instruction

Connect your computer

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.

Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.

For Windows®:
If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer (This PC). Double-click the CD/DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.

For Mac:
For full driver functionality, we recommend choosing the CUPS driver when adding a printer.

Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes. To check for the latest firmware, visit support.brother.com/up7.

Finished

For Network Users:
Best practice is to configure a unique admin password for any network device. We recommend changing the default Web Based Management password, initpass, in order to use network tools/utilities securely

Can’t Connect? Check the following:

Wireless network

Restart your wireless access point/router (if possible).

Wired network Wired network
USB connection

Disconnect the cable.

Restart your machine and computer, and then go to 6 .

If still not successful, go to 7 .

If still not successful, visit support.brother.com for FAQs & Troubleshooting

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.

SSID (Network Name):
Network Key (Password):
Alternative wireless setup

If you cannot find this information, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.

  • For LCD models
    To select each menu option, press ▲ or ▼, and then press OK to confirm. Select [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard].

  • For Touchscreen models Press Wi-Fi > [Setup Wizard] > [Yes].

Alternative wireless setup

Even if you do not have a wireless access point/router, you can connect your device and your machine directly. For additional wireless network support, go to support.brother.com/wireless-support.

Select the SSID (Network Name) for your access point/router and enter the Network Key (Password).

When the wireless setup is successful, the Touchscreen/LCD displays [Connected].

If setup is not successful, restart your Brother machine and your wireless access point/router, and repeat 7

For Computer

Go to 6 to install software.

For Mobile Device

Go to 8 to install apps.

Print using your mobile device

Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
Print using your mobile device

Print using your mobile device
AirPrint is available for all supported iOS devices including iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. 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.

Print using your mobile device
Download and install our free application Brother iPrint&Scan from a mobile application store, such as the App Store, Google Play™ or Microsoft® Store using your mobile device.

Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the latest support information for your Brother product. Visit the App Store or Google Play™ to download.
Print using your mobile device

Optional apps
You can print from 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.

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

Not all models are available in all countries.

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The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center: support.brother.com/manuals.

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References

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