Brother HL-L2305W Manual

The Brother HL-L2305W is a monochrome laser printer featuring wireless connectivity, compact design, and fast printing speeds. It supports various media types, offers easy setup and maintenance, and includes Brother's user-friendly 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 Devices 7. Printing Operations 8. Maintenance 9. Regulatory Information 10. Troubleshooting

Features at a Glance

Key components: Compact monochrome laser printer, Wireless connectivity, Control panel with indicators, Paper tray, Toner cartridge compartment.

Feature	Description
Print Speed	Up to 27 pages per minute
Resolution	Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi Direct and standard Wi-Fi
Mobile Printing	Support for Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan
Paper Capacity	250-sheet input tray
Duty Cycle	Up to 10,000 pages per month
Control Panel	LED indicators and buttons for status and operations
Compact Design	Space-saving footprint for small offices or home use
Toner Save Mode	Reduces toner consumption for draft prints
Automatic Driver Installation	Easy setup via network or USB

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: Adjust paper guides in input tray, load up to 250 sheets of plain paper.
Connect power cord to printer and plug into AC outlet.

WARNING! Do not touch the green drum surface of the toner cartridge. Avoid placing printer in dusty, humid, or hot locations.

First-Time Setup

Power on printer; follow initial setup prompts.

Install drivers: Use included CD or download from Brother website. Follow on-screen instructions for wireless or USB connection.
Connect to network: For wireless, use WPS button or control panel to select network and enter password.
Print test page: Verify installation by printing configuration or test page from driver or control panel.
Configure settings: Access web-based management tool or control panel to set preferences like sleep timer, network settings.

CAUTION! Ensure stable power source; use recommended power cord.

Specifications

Printer Type: Monochrome Laser
Print Speed: Up to 27 ppm
First Print Out Time: Less than 10 seconds
Recommended Monthly Volume: 250 to 2,000 pages
Memory: 32 MB
Connectivity: Wireless 802.11b/g/n, USB 2.0
Supported Media: Plain, recycled, bond, letterhead, envelopes, labels, transparencies
Media Sizes: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5, envelopes (#10, DL, C5)
Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, Linux
Power Consumption: Approx. 370W (printing), 50W (ready), 1.4W (sleep)
Dimensions (W x D x H): 14.2 x 14 x 9.7 inches
Weight: 13.9 lbs

Controls and Settings

Control Panel: Power button, Wireless button, Toner/Error/Drum LEDs, Go button.

Software: Brother drivers, Brother Utilities, Web-based management tool.

Settings via control panel or software: Network configuration (SSID, password), Sleep timer (15 min default), Toner save mode, Print quality adjustments, Report printing (configuration, network).

Connecting Devices

Wireless: Connect via WPS or manual setup. USB: Direct connection to computer.

For wireless: Press and hold Wireless button until LED flashes, then use WPS on router or select network via software.
For USB: Connect USB cable to computer and printer, then install drivers.
Verify connection: Print network configuration report from control panel (hold Go button for 2 seconds).

Tip: Ensure printer and router are within range for stable wireless connection.

Printing Operations

Supports standard printing, mobile printing, and various media.

Print from computer: Select Brother HL-L2305W as printer in application, adjust settings as needed.
Mobile printing: Use AirPrint (iOS), Google Cloud Print, or Brother iPrint&Scan app.
Special media: Adjust paper guides for envelopes or labels; select media type in print driver.
Cancel print job: Press Go button for 2 seconds or cancel from computer.
Print reports: Hold Go button for 2 seconds to print configuration or network report.

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

Maintenance

Replace toner cartridge when Toner LED lights or print quality fades. Clean exterior with dry cloth; clean interior with lint-free cloth if needed.

Replacing Toner: Open front cover, remove old cartridge, unpack new one, shake gently, insert until clicks, close cover.

CAUTION! Unplug printer before cleaning. Use only Brother Genuine toner cartridges.

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 15: Class B digital device; complies with interference limits for residential use. Energy Star certified. 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	Ensure power cord is securely plugged into printer and outlet; check outlet function.
Wireless connection failed	Network settings/distance	Re-run wireless setup; move printer closer to router; check router WPS/compatibility.
Poor print quality	Toner/low cartridge	Replace toner cartridge; clean corona wire inside cartridge; ensure paper is dry and suitable.
Paper jams	Paper loading/obstructions	Turn off printer, remove jammed paper carefully from all access points; reload paper correctly.
Printer not recognized	Driver/USB connection	Reinstall drivers; try different USB cable/port; restart printer and computer.

Reset: Restore network defaults via control panel or software if needed.

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