Brother HL-2460 Manual

The Brother HL-2460 is a monochrome laser printer designed for home and small office use, offering fast printing speeds up to 24 pages per minute, 600 x 600 dpi resolution, USB 2.0 connectivity, and a 250-sheet paper capacity. It features a compact design, energy-saving modes, and compatibility with various operating systems. 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 to Computer 7. Printing Documents 8. Maintenance & Consumables 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Printer unit, Power cord, USB cable, Starter toner cartridge, User manual.

Feature	Description
Print Speed	Up to 24 pages per minute
Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Paper Capacity	250 sheets (standard)
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Duty Cycle	Up to 12,000 pages per month
First Print Out Time	Less than 10 seconds
Energy Saving	Auto power-off feature
Compatibility	Windows, macOS, Linux
Control Panel	LED indicators and buttons
Toner Save Mode	Reduces toner consumption

Installation

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

Remove all packaging materials and tapes from printer.
Install toner cartridge: Open front cover, remove cartridge from packaging, shake gently, insert until it clicks.
Load paper: Adjust paper guides in tray, load up to 250 sheets of plain paper.
Connect power cord to printer and wall outlet.
Connect USB cable to printer and computer (do not connect to computer yet).

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

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; install driver software.

Turn on printer using power switch; wait for Ready LED to light.
Install driver: Insert installation CD or download latest driver from Brother website.
Follow on-screen instructions; connect USB cable when prompted.
Print test page to verify installation.
Configure default settings: Paper size, print quality, toner save mode via printer properties.

CAUTION! Install driver before connecting USB cable for first-time setup.

Specifications

Printer Type: Monochrome Laser
Print Speed: Up to 24 ppm
Resolution: 600 x 600 dpi
Memory: 2 MB standard
Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, envelopes
Input Capacity: 250 sheets
Output Capacity: 100 sheets face-down
Interface: USB 2.0
Operating Systems: Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP, macOS, Linux
Power Consumption: Approx. 370W printing, 55W ready, 2W sleep
Dimensions: 14.2" x 14.2" x 9.7" (W x D x H)
Weight: 15.4 lbs

Controls and Settings

Control Panel: Power LED, Ready LED, Error LED, Toner LED, Paper LED, Go button.

LED Indicators: - Power (green): Printer is on. - Ready (green): Printer is ready to print. - Error (red): Paper jam or other error. - Toner (orange): Toner low or empty. - Paper (orange): Paper out or paper tray open.

Go Button: Press to resume printing after error cleared or to cancel print job.

Software Settings: Access via printer properties in computer. Adjust print quality (600 dpi, 300 dpi), toner save mode, paper size, orientation, duplex (manual).

Connecting to Computer

USB Connection: Standard USB 2.0 cable.

Ensure printer and computer are off.
Connect USB cable to printer and computer.
Power on printer, then start computer.
Install driver if not already installed.
Set as default printer in computer settings.

Tip: Use high-quality USB cable; avoid excessive cable length.

Printing Documents

Supports various document types from applications.

Ensure printer is on and Ready LED is lit.
Open document and select Print from File menu.
Select Brother HL-2460 as printer.
Adjust settings if needed (copies, pages, quality).
Click Print; job will start automatically.
For multiple copies, use software settings.
To cancel print job, press Go button for 2 seconds.

WARNING! Do not open covers during printing. Allow printer to cool before maintenance.

Maintenance & Consumables

Toner Replacement: When Toner LED lights, replace cartridge.

Open front cover.
Remove old cartridge by pulling forward.
Unpack new cartridge, shake gently.
Insert new cartridge until it clicks.
Close front cover; printer will reset.

Cleaning: Unplug printer. Wipe exterior with dry cloth. Clean paper path if paper dust accumulates.

CAUTION! Use only Brother TN-360 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 1-877-267-8437.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not powering on	Power connection	Check power cord connection; ensure outlet works.
Paper jam	Paper misloaded or debris	Open covers, remove jammed paper carefully; reload paper.
Poor print quality	Toner low or settings	Replace toner cartridge; run cleaning cycle; adjust print density.
Printer not detected	USB connection/driver	Reconnect USB cable; reinstall driver; try different USB port.
Toner LED flashing	Toner empty or not installed	Replace toner cartridge; ensure cartridge is properly seated.
Multiple pages feeding	Paper type or humidity	Use recommended paper; fan paper before loading; adjust paper guides.

Reset: Turn printer off and on to clear minor errors.

Service: 1-877-267-8437; support.brother.com