Brother 2170W Manual

The Brother HL-2170W is a monochrome laser printer with wireless connectivity, designed for home and small office use. It features fast printing speeds up to 23 pages per minute, automatic duplex printing, wireless networking (802.11b/g), USB 2.0 connectivity, and a 250-sheet paper capacity. Below are key sections for safety, features, installation, setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Installation 3. First-Time Setup 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Settings 6. Connecting Devices 7. Printing Operations 8. Maintenance 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Monochrome laser print engine, wireless network interface, control panel with LCD display, paper tray, toner cartridge compartment.

Feature	Description
Print Speed	Up to 23 pages per minute
Resolution	Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Wireless Connectivity	802.11b/g wireless networking
Duplex Printing	Automatic two-sided printing
Paper Capacity	250-sheet input tray
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Wireless
Control Panel	LCD display, navigation buttons
Toner Cartridge	TN-450 standard yield cartridge
Memory	8MB standard
Dimensions	14.2" W x 9.7" H x 14" D

Installation

Unpack and inspect contents. Place on stable, level surface near power outlet.

Remove all packaging materials and tapes from printer exterior and interior.
Install toner cartridge: Open front cover, remove cartridge from packaging, shake gently, insert until it clicks.
Load paper: Pull out paper tray, adjust guides, load up to 250 sheets of paper.
Connect power cable to printer and wall outlet.

WARNING! Do not touch the green drum surface of the toner cartridge. Keep printer away from heat sources and moisture.

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; follow initial setup prompts on LCD display.

Language selection: Use arrow buttons to select language, press OK.
Wireless setup: Select wireless setup from menu, choose network, enter password.
Install drivers: Insert installation CD or download from Brother website, follow on-screen instructions.
Test print: Print configuration page to verify installation.

CAUTION! Ensure proper ventilation around printer. Do not block air vents.

Specifications

Printer Type: Monochrome Laser
Print Speed: Up to 23 ppm
First Print Out: Less than 10 seconds
Resolution: 2400 x 600 dpi
Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, envelopes
Paper Capacity: 250 sheets
Connectivity: Wireless 802.11b/g, USB 2.0
Memory: 8MB
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux
Power Consumption: 370W printing, 50W ready, 2W sleep
Dimensions: 14.2" x 9.7" x 14" (W x H x D)
Weight: 15.4 lbs

Controls and Settings

Control Panel: Power button, LCD display, OK button, Arrow buttons, Go button, Cancel button.

Menu Navigation: Use arrow buttons to navigate menus, OK to select. Main menus: Wireless, Reports, Network, General Setup.

Wireless Settings: Configure wireless network, view network status, reset network settings. Reports: Print configuration page, network configuration, page count. General Setup: Language, sleep timer, power save, factory reset.

Connecting Devices

Wireless: Connect to existing Wi-Fi network or use WPS. USB: Direct connection to computer.

Wireless setup: Use control panel to select network and enter password.
USB connection: Connect USB cable to computer and printer, install drivers.
Network printing: Install printer on multiple computers via network.

Tip: For best wireless performance, place printer within range of router.

Printing Operations

Supports various document types and paper sizes.

Print from computer: Select print command in application, choose Brother 2170W printer.
Print settings: Adjust paper size, orientation, duplex, quality in print dialog.
Cancel print job: Press Cancel button on printer or cancel from computer.
Special media: Load envelopes or labels in paper tray, adjust guides.
Duplex printing: Enable in print dialog for automatic two-sided printing.

WARNING! Do not touch internal components while printing. Allow printer to cool before maintenance.

Maintenance

Toner replacement: Replace when toner light illuminates or print quality fades. Cleaning: Wipe exterior with dry cloth.

Replace toner: Open front cover, remove old cartridge, install new TN-450 cartridge.
Clean paper path: Use clean, dry cloth to remove paper dust from rollers.
Update firmware: Check Brother website for latest firmware updates.

CAUTION! Use only Brother genuine toner cartridges. Do not refill cartridges.

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits for residential use. Energy Star qualified. Copyright © Brother Industries, Ltd. For support, visit support.brother.com or contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-276-8437.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not responding	Power/connection issues	Check power cable; restart printer; check wireless connection.
Poor print quality	Toner low/drum dirty	Replace toner cartridge; clean corona wire inside cartridge.
Paper jams	Paper misloaded/damaged	Open covers, remove jammed paper carefully; reload paper properly.
Wireless connection lost	Network issues	Restart router and printer; re-run wireless setup.
Driver issues	Outdated/corrupt drivers	Reinstall latest drivers from Brother website.

Reset: Menu > General Setup > Reset > All Settings to restore factory defaults.

Service: 1-877-276-8437; support.brother.com