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Brother HL-7050 series Quick Setup Manual

Brother HL-7050 series Quick Setup Manual

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Read this "Quick Setup Guide" before using the printer.
Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install
the driver.
Step 1
Setting Up Your Printer
Step 2
Installing the Driver
USB
Parallel
Network
USB
Network
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Peer-to-
Peer-to-
Network
Mac
Mac
Mac
Mac
Peer (LPR)
Peer
Shared
OS 8.6 – 9.2
OS X 10.1
OS 8.6 – 9.2
OS X 10.1
page 14
(NetBIOS)
Printer
page 20
page 23
page 25
page 26
page 16
page 18
Setup is Complete!
For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM/Driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this "Quick Setup Guide" and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy
reference at all times.
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  • Page 1 18 Setup is Complete! For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM/Driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com Keep this “Quick Setup Guide” and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.

  • Page 2: To Use The Printer Safely

    After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer are extremely hot. When you open the front cover or rear cover of the printer, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following illustration. To prevent injuries, at least two people should lift the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC For Network Interface Cable Users ... 14 For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR) ... 14 Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (NetBIOS) ... 16 Installing the Driver, Connecting the Cable and Configuring the NetBIOS port For Network Shared Printer Users ...

  • Page 4: Regulations

    A shielded interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 5 Wiring information (for UK) Important If the mains plug that is supplied with this printer is not suitable for your plug socket, remove the plug from the mains lead and fit an appropriate three-pin plug. If the replacement plug needs a fuse, fit the same fuse as the original.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Top cover Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the printer carton. The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate interface cable for the interface you intend to use (Parallel, USB or Network).

  • Page 7: Supplied Cd-Rom

    (Viewer included) 3 Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is your one-stop resource for all your printer needs. Download the latest drivers and utilities for your printers, read the FAQs and troubleshooting tips, or learn about printer solutions.

  • Page 8: Step

    Remove the protective part. Protective part Protective part Rock it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. Put the drum unit assembly into the printer. Close the top cover of the printer. Drum unit assembly...

  • Page 9: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Load paper into the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark. Put the paper tray back into the printer. Paper guide release lever Up to here.

  • Page 10: Print A Test Page

    Step 1 Print a Test Page Make sure that the printer power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn the power switch on. After the printer has finished warming up, READY message appears.

  • Page 11: Installing The Driver

    For USB Interface Cable Users ...Go to page 10 For Parallel Interface Cable Users...Go to page 12 For Network Interface Cable Users Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR) ... Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (NetBIOS) ... Network Shared Printer Users... Go to page 18...

  • Page 12: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users 1. Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears on your PC, click the Cancel button. Make sure the USB interface cable is NOT connected to the printer, and then begin installing the driver.

  • Page 13: Setting Your Printer As The Default Printer (For Windows ® 2000/Xp Users Only)

    2. Setting Your Printer as the Default Printer ® (For Windows 2000/XP Users Only) Click Start and Printers and Faxes. Select the Brother HL-7050 series icon. From the File menu, select Set as Default printer. The setup is now complete.

  • Page 14: For Parallel Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For Parallel Interface Cable Users Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC Turn off the printer power switch. Connect the parallel interface cable to your PC, and then connect it to your printer.
  • Page 15 Select “Standard Installation,” and then click the Next button. Select “Local Printer,” and then click the Next button. Select the port where your printer is connected, and then click the Next button. Click the Finish button to restart your PC.

  • Page 16: For Network Interface Cable Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR) If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC Turn off the printer power switch.
  • Page 17 Select “Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer,” and then click the Next button. Select “Search from a list of available printers” or enter your printer IP address. Click the Next button. Contact your Administrator about the Printer’s IP Address. Select the IP address of your printer and LPR, and then click the Next button.

  • Page 18: For Brother Peer-To-Peer Network Printer Users (Netbios)

    For Network Interface Cable Users For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (NetBIOS) If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. Installing the Driver, Connecting the Cable and Configuring the NetBIOS port Turn off the printer power switch.
  • Page 19 Select “Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer,” and then click the Next button. Select “Search from a list of available printers” or enter your printer IP address. Click the Next button. Contact your Administrator about the Printer’s IP Address. Select the IP address of your printer and NetBIOS, and then click the Next button.

  • Page 20: For Network Shared Printer Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users For Network Shared Printer Users If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. Installing the Driver, Connecting the Cable and Selecting the Appropriate Printer Queue or ‘Sharename’...
  • Page 21 Select the “Network Shared Printer”, and then click the Next button. Select your printer’s queue, and then click the OK button. Contact your Administrator about the Printer’s queue. Click the Finish button. The setup is now complete.

  • Page 22: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    For USB Interface Cable Users ® For Mac 1. Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the Driver Make sure the printer power switch is on. Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh, and then connect it to the printer.
  • Page 23 Select Brother HL-7050 series, and then click the Select button. Click the Change... button in USB Printer Selection. Select HL-7050 series, and then click the OK button. Click the Create... button. Enter your printer name (HL-7050 series), and then click the Save button.
  • Page 24 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users ® For Mac 2. Setting Your Printer as the Default Printer Click the HL-7050 series icon on the Desktop. Select Set Default Printer from the Printing menu. The setup is now complete.

  • Page 25: For Mac ® Os X 10.1 Users

    For USB Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS X 10.1 Users Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the BR-Script PPD File Make sure the printer power switch is on. ON OFF Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh, and then connect it to the printer.
  • Page 26 Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users Click the Add Printer... button. Select USB. Select HL-7050 series, and then click the Add button. Select Quit Printer Center from the Printer Center menu. The setup is now complete.

  • Page 27: For Network Interface Cable Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Users Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the BR-Script PPD File Turn off the printer power switch. ON OFF Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on your hub.

  • Page 28: For Mac ® Os X 10.1 Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users ® For Mac Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the BR-Script PPD File Turn off the printer power switch. Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on your hub.
  • Page 29 Select AppleTalk. Select BRN_xxxxxx_P1_AT click the Add button. *1 xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet address. Network User’s Guide Chapter 7. Select Quit Printer Center from the Printer Center menu. The setup is now complete. , and then...

  • Page 30: For Administrator

    This section is for using the printer on a Network. An administrator should setup with the following steps. For HL-7050 users: If you are going to connect the printer to your network, purchase the optional Network Board (NC-4100h). Network User’s Guide Chapter Map ®...

  • Page 31: Setting Your Ip Address, Subnet Mask And Gateway (Using The Control Panel)

    IP ADDRESS= displayed. Press the Set button. TCP/IP IP ADDRESS= Enter the IP address of the printer using the – buttons. Press the Set button to go to the next digit. Press the Set button to complete the IP address.

  • Page 32: Installing The Bradmin Professional Configuration Utility (Windows ® Users Only)

    Installing the BRAdmin Professional Configuration Utility (Windows The BRAdmin Professional software is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices. For example, Brother network ready printers and Brother network ready Multifunction devices can be managed using the BRAdmin Professional software. The BRAdmin Professional software can also be used to manage devices from other manufacturers whose products support the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).

  • Page 33: Other Information

    The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

  • Page 34: Options

    Options The printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. User’s Guide Chapter 4. Lower Tray Unit LT-7000 You can install up to three 500 When you install 3 Lower trays sheet Lower tray units.
  • Page 35 ©2002 Brother Industries, Ltd. ©1998-2002 TROY XCD Inc. ©1983-1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED LJ1467001 A Printed in China...

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