Brother HL-2600CN Series Mac manual

The Brother HL-2600CN Series is a color laser printer designed for Mac compatibility, offering high-quality color printing, network connectivity, and user-friendly features. This manual covers setup, installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for Mac users. Below are key sections for features, installation, driver setup, printing operations, maintenance, and support.

1. Features at a Glance 2. System Requirements & Unpacking 3. Mac Driver Installation 4. Printer Setup & Configuration 5. Printing from Mac Applications 6. Network Setup (Wired/Wireless) 7. Toner & Paper Handling 8. Maintenance & Cleaning 9. Troubleshooting Common Issues 10. Specifications 11. Regulatory & Support Information

Features at a Glance

Key components: Color laser engine, control panel, paper trays, network interfaces, USB port, toner cartridges (CMYK).

Feature	Description
Print Technology	Color laser electrophotography
Print Resolution	Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Print Speed	Up to 20 ppm (black & color)
Mac Compatibility	macOS 10.12 or later, AirPrint support
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi (model dependent)
Paper Handling	250-sheet input tray, manual feed slot
Toner Cartridges	Separate cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Control Panel	LCD display, navigation buttons, status LEDs
Supported Media	Plain, bond, labels, envelopes, transparencies
Duplex Printing	Manual (driver supported)

System Requirements & Unpacking

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

Remove all packaging materials and tape from printer exterior and interior.
Install toner cartridges: Open front cover, remove packing material, insert cartridges in correct slots (C, M, Y, K).
Load paper: Adjust paper guides in input tray, load plain paper.
Connect power cable to printer and wall outlet.

WARNING! Printer is heavy; lift with care using handles. Keep toner cartridges in sealed package until installation.

Mac Driver Installation

Install Brother printer driver and software on your Mac.

Download: Visit support.brother.com, download latest "Mac Driver & Software Package" for HL-2600CN series.
Run installer: Open downloaded .dmg file, double-click "Brother Installer".
Follow prompts: Accept license agreement, select "Easy Install" for recommended software.
Connect printer: When prompted, connect printer via USB or select network connection.
Verify installation: Check printer appears in System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.

NOTE: For wireless setup, complete network configuration before driver installation.

Printer Setup & Configuration

Configure printer settings via control panel or Mac.

Initial Setup: Power on, follow LCD prompts for language, date/time.
Network Setup: Use control panel to configure TCP/IP, Wi-Fi (SSID/password).
Print Settings: Access via Mac print dialog: Paper size, type, quality, color options.
Default Settings: Set via printer driver preferences (e.g., default color mode).

Tip: Print configuration report from control panel to verify network settings.

Printing from Mac Applications

Print documents, photos, web pages from any Mac application.

Open document and select File > Print.
Select "Brother HL-2600CN series" from printer list.
Adjust settings: Copies, pages, paper size, orientation, color vs. black & white.
Advanced options: Click "Show Details" for quality, paper type, duplex, watermark.
Click Print to start job. Monitor status via printer icon in dock.

AirPrint: For iOS devices or AirPrint-enabled Mac apps, select printer directly without driver.

Network Setup (Wired/Wireless)

Connect printer to your network for shared access.

Wired (Ethernet):

Connect Ethernet cable from router to printer.
Printer automatically obtains IP address (DHCP).

Wireless (Wi-Fi):

Press Menu on control panel, navigate to Network > WLAN.
Select infrastructure mode, choose your SSID, enter password.
Apply settings; printer restarts and connects.

Verify: Print network configuration report to confirm IP address.

Toner & Paper Handling

Replace toner cartridges and load paper correctly.

Toner Replacement: When toner low message appears, open front cover, remove old cartridge, unpack new cartridge, shake gently, insert until click, close cover.
Paper Loading: Pull out input tray, adjust guides to paper size, load paper print-side down, push tray in.
Special Media: Use manual feed slot for envelopes, labels, thick paper; adjust paper type in print dialog.

WARNING! Do not touch toner cartridge drum; avoid exposure to light for extended periods.

Maintenance & Cleaning

Keep printer clean for optimal performance.

Exterior: Unplug printer, wipe with dry, soft cloth.
Interior: Open covers, remove paper dust with vacuum or canned air.
Rollers: Clean with lint-free cloth dampened with water if paper feed issues occur.

CAUTION! Unplug before cleaning. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not detected	Connection/driver	Check USB/network cable; reinstall driver; restart printer & Mac.
Poor print quality	Toner/paper settings	Replace low toner; clean corona wire; ensure correct paper type selected.
Paper jams	Paper path obstruction	Open covers, remove jammed paper carefully; reload paper correctly.
Wireless connection fails	Signal/configuration	Move printer closer to router; re-enter Wi-Fi password; restart router.
Color misalignment	Calibration needed	Run automatic calibration from control panel or printer driver.

Reset: Menu > General Setup > Reset > Reset Defaults (if needed).

Specifications

Print Method: Laser electrophotography.
Print Speed: Up to 20 pages per minute (black & color).
First Print Out: Less than 15 seconds.
Recommended Monthly Volume: Up to 2,000 pages.
Memory: 64MB standard.
Supported OS: macOS 10.12 Sierra to latest macOS version.
Interfaces: USB 2.0, 10/100Base-TX Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n.
Dimensions (WxDxH): Approx. 16.1" x 15.9" x 10.6".
Weight: Approx. 41.9 lbs.
Power Consumption: 470W (printing), 65W (ready), 2W (sleep).

Regulatory & Support Information

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