Brother HL-2700CN Series manual

The Brother HL-2700CN Series is a color laser printer designed for small office and home office use, offering fast printing speeds, network connectivity, and high-quality color output. It features USB and Ethernet ports, supports various paper sizes and types, includes toner-saving modes, and comes with a comprehensive driver and software suite. 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/Network 7. Printing Documents 8. Maintenance & Consumables 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Color laser engine, control panel with LCD, paper trays, toner cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), USB and Ethernet ports, power supply unit.

Feature	Description
Print Speed	Up to 20 pages per minute (color and black)
Print Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Paper Capacity	250-sheet input tray
Connectivity	USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX
Toner Cartridges	Separate CMYK cartridges
Control Panel	LCD display, navigation buttons, power button
Supported OS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Duplex Printing	Manual (driver support)
Toner Save Mode	Reduces toner consumption
Memory	32 MB standard

Installation

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

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

WARNING! Toner cartridges are sensitive; handle with care. Avoid touching the drum surface.

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; follow on-screen prompts on computer.

Install software: Insert CD or download drivers from Brother website, run installer.
Connect to computer: Use USB cable or configure network via Ethernet.
Align cartridges: Printer will automatically perform initial alignment after first power on.
Print test page: Verify installation via printer properties or control panel.

CAUTION! Do not turn off printer during initial setup or alignment process.

Specifications

Printer Type: Color laser.
Print Speed: Up to 20 ppm (black and color).
First Print Out Time: Less than 30 seconds.
Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, envelopes, labels, transparencies.
Paper Weight: 16 to 43 lb.
Interface: USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 Base-TX.
Memory: 32 MB.
Supported Emulations: PCL6, BR-Script3.
Power Consumption: Approx. 470W (printing), 65W (ready), 8W (sleep).
Operating Environment: Temperature 50-90.5°F, humidity 20-80%.

Controls and Settings

Access menus via control panel buttons and LCD. Front Panel: POWER, MENU, UP/DOWN arrows, OK, BACK, GO (status monitor).

LCD Display: Shows status, menus, error messages. Navigate with arrow buttons.

Printer Settings: Paper size, type, orientation, density, toner save, network configuration. Maintenance: Clean drum, align cartridges, print reports. Network: Set IP address, protocol (TCP/IP).

Connecting to Computer/Network

USB: Direct connection to computer. Ethernet: Network connection for multiple users.

Turn off printer and computer before connecting cables.
USB: Connect USB cable to printer and computer.
Ethernet: Connect Ethernet cable to printer and router/switch.
Configure network: Use control panel or BRAdmin software to set IP address.
Install drivers on each computer that will use the printer.

Tip: For network setup, ensure printer and computers are on same subnet.

Printing Documents

Supports printing from various applications via installed driver.

Ensure printer is on and online (no error lights).
Open document, select Print from File menu.
Choose Brother HL-2700CN as printer.
Adjust settings: Color/B&W, paper size, quality, duplex, etc.
Click Print; job will be sent to printer.
Monitor status via control panel or computer.
Cancel job: Press GO button on printer or cancel from computer.

WARNING! Do not open covers or remove paper during printing.

Maintenance & Consumables

Replace toner when low or empty message appears. Clean printer exterior regularly.

Toner Replacement: Open front cover, remove old cartridge, unpack new one, insert until click, close cover. Printer will calibrate.

Cleaning: Unplug printer. Use dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use alcohol or solvents on surfaces.

Drum Unit: Replace as needed (separate from toner).

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits for residential use. Copyright © Brother Industries, Ltd. For support, visit www.brother.com or contact Brother Customer Service at 1-877-267-8437.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not powering on	Power cord/outlet	Check power connections; try different outlet.
Poor print quality	Toner/low cartridge	Replace low toner; run drum cleaning; check paper type.
Paper jams	Paper path obstruction	Turn off printer, open covers, remove jammed paper carefully.
Not printing from computer	Driver/connection	Verify printer is default; check cable/network; reinstall driver.
Error lights flashing	Cover open/toner issue	Close all covers; reseat toner cartridges; check for obstructions.

Reset: Turn printer off and on. For network, renew IP address.

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