Brother HL-3180CDW Manual

The Brother HL-3180CDW is a compact color laser printer designed for home and small office use. It features wireless and wired network connectivity, automatic duplex printing, a 250-sheet paper tray, and fast print speeds up to 19 pages per minute in color and monochrome. Below are key sections covering setup, features, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

1. Features at a Glance 2. Unpacking and Setup 3. First-Time Configuration 4. Specifications 5. Controls and Indicators 6. Connecting to Network 7. Printing from Various Devices 8. Maintenance and Supplies 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Color laser engine, control panel with LCD, paper tray, toner cartridges (CMYK), network interfaces.

Feature	Description
Print Technology	Color laser, LED exposure
Print Speed	Up to 19 ppm (color and black)
Resolution	Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Paper Capacity	250-sheet adjustable tray
Duplex Printing	Automatic two-sided printing
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB 2.0
Mobile Printing	Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan
Toner Yield	Standard: ~1,200 pages (color), ~1,500 pages (black)
Display	Monochrome LCD with navigation buttons
Dimensions	16.1" W x 15.7" D x 10.2" H

Unpacking and Setup

Remove printer from box and inspect contents. Place on a stable, level surface near a power outlet.

Remove all tape and packing materials from inside and outside the printer.
Install toner cartridges: Open front cover, remove protective tape from cartridges, insert in correct slots (C, M, Y, K).
Load paper: Adjust paper guides in tray, load up to 250 sheets of plain paper.
Connect power cord and plug into AC outlet.

WARNING! Toner cartridges are sensitive; handle with care to avoid spills. Keep printer upright during setup.

First-Time Configuration

Power on printer; follow initial setup prompts on LCD.

Select language: Use arrow keys to choose language, press OK.
Set date and time: Enter current date/time for print logs.
Network setup: Choose wired (Ethernet) or wireless connection.
Install drivers: Use included CD or download from Brother website for your computer/device.
Print test page: Confirm installation and print quality.

CAUTION! Do not turn off printer during initial configuration.

Specifications

Printer Type: Color LED laser.
Print Speed: Up to 19 ppm.
First Print Out Time: ≤ 15 seconds (black), ≤ 18 seconds (color).
Recommended Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 20,000 pages.
Memory: 64 MB.
Supported Paper Sizes: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, envelopes, labels.
Supported Media Types: Plain, recycled, bond, labels, envelopes, cardstock.
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android.
Power Consumption: Approx. 470W (printing), 55W (ready), 1.4W (sleep).
Noise Level: ≤ 53 dB (printing).

Controls and Indicators

Control Panel: Power button, LCD screen, navigation arrows, OK, Back, Cancel (Stop), Wi-Fi button.

Indicator Lights: Power (green), Error (red), Drum (orange), Toner (specific color).

Menu Options: Network setup, print reports, adjust density, paper settings, reset menu. Use LCD to navigate settings and view status messages.

Connecting to Network

Wired: Connect Ethernet cable to router and printer. Wireless: Use WPS or manual setup.

Press Wi-Fi button on control panel to enter wireless setup mode.
For WPS: Press router's WPS button within 2 minutes.
Manual: Select network name (SSID) from list, enter password using LCD.
Confirm connection by printing network configuration report.

Tip: Place printer within range of Wi-Fi router for stable connection.

Printing from Various Devices

Supports printing from computers, smartphones, tablets.

From computer: Install driver, select "Brother HL-3180CDW" as printer.
From mobile: Install Brother iPrint&Scan app, connect to printer via Wi-Fi Direct or network.
Cloud printing: Set up Google Cloud Print via Brother Web Connect.
Apple AirPrint: Select printer from iOS/macOS print dialog.
Duplex printing: Enable in print dialog settings.

WARNING! Use only supported media to avoid paper jams.

Maintenance and Supplies

Replace toner when indicator lights or message appears. Clean printer exterior with dry cloth.

Replacing Toner: Open front cover, remove old cartridge, unpack new one, insert firmly until click.

Drum Unit Replacement: Replace approximately every 12,000 pages (indicator will alert).

CAUTION! Use only Brother Genuine toners and drums. Do not touch green drum surface.

Regulatory Information

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
Printer not powering on	Power connection	Check power cord and outlet; ensure power switch is on.
Poor print quality	Toner/low density	Replace low toner; run cleaning cycle; adjust print density in menu.
Paper jams	Paper misloaded/obstruction	Open covers, remove jammed paper carefully; reload paper correctly.
Not connecting to network	Settings/interference	Re-run network setup; check router; move closer to router.
Driver not installed	Software/OS compatibility	Download latest driver from Brother website; restart computer.

Reset: Menu > General Setup > Reset > OK.

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