brother HL-L3210CW Compact Digital Color Printer User Guide

June 17, 2024
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Product Information

Specifications:

  • Models : HL-L3210CW, HL-L3230CDN, HL-L3230CDW, HL-L3270CDW
  • Product Safety Guide : Read this guide first before proceeding with the setup
  • Available Models : Not all models are available in all countries
  • Latest Manuals : Find the most up-to-date manuals at Brother
  • Solutions Center: support.brother.com/manuals
  • Package Contents:
    • Waste Toner Box (already installed)
    • Belt Unit (already installed)
    • Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assemblies (Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow)
    • Brother Installation Disc
    • AC Power Cord
    • Quick Setup Guide
    • Product Safety Guide
    • Reference Guide (only for certain models)
  • Interface Cables:
    • USB Cable: We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long. The cable is not included in the package.
    • Network Cable (HL-L3230CDN / HL-L3230CDW / HL-L3270CDW): Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable. The cable is not included in the package.

Product Usage Instructions

Section 1: Unpacking and Component Check

  1. Remove the packing materials
  2. Re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly:
    • Remove all the blue packing tape
    • Slide all eight yellow drum locks
    • Remove the orange part from each cartridge

Section 2: Loading Paper

  1. Load paper in the paper tray:
    • Push firmly
    • Adjust the paper guides
    • Do not exceed the maximum paper mark

Section 3: Power Connection and Machine Setup

  1. Connect the power cord
  2. Turn the machine on
  3. Select your language (if needed):
    • For LCD models:
    • Press up or down to select [Initial Setup], and then press OK
    • Press up or down to select [Local Language], and then press OK
    • Press up or down to select your language, and then press OK
    • Press Cancel
    • For Touchscreen models:
    • On the machine’s Touchscreen, press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Local Language]
    • Press your language
    • Press OK

Section 4: Connecting to a Device

  1. Select a device to connect to your machine:

Section 5: Installing Software

  1. Connect your computer:
    • Download the Full Driver & Software Package from the Brother website
    • Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive (if applicable)
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts
  3. For Mac users: Choose the CUPS driver for full functionality

Section 6: Network Setup (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, initials, in order to use network tools/utilities securely.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can’t Connect? Check the following :

  • Wireless network
  • Wired network
  • USB connection
  • Restart your wireless access point/router (if possible)
  • Disconnect the cable

HL-L3210CW / HL-L3230CDN / HL-L3230CDW / HL-L3270CDW
Quick Setup 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.
  • The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center : support.brother.com/manuals.
    • D0107P001-00
    • USA/CAN
    • Version 0

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

Unpack the machine and check the components

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NOTE:

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

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Load paper in the paper tray

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Connect the power cord and turn the machine on

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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.

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

  • Go to  6 and follow the instructions.
  • NOTE :
    • (For HL-L3210CW / HL-L3230CDW)
    • We recommend configuring wireless settings from your computer.

Go to 7  and follow the instructions.

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.

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, initials, in order to use network tools/utilities securely.

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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.

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

For Touch screen models


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 tosupport.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 .
  • 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.

  • 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.
  •  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 Support Center is a mobile app that provides the latest support information for your Brother product. Visit the App Store or Google Play™ to download.brother-HL-L3210CW-Compact-Digital-Color-Printer-01
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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.
  • © 2018 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

References

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