Brother 7050N - HL B/W Laser Printer Quick Setup Manual

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Read this "Quick Setup Guide" before using the printer.
Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install
the driver.
Step 1
Setting Up Your Printer
Step 2
Installing the Driver
USB
Parallel
Network
USB
Network
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Peer-to-
Peer-to-
Network
Mac
Mac
Mac
Mac
Peer (LPR)
Peer
Shared
OS 8.6 – 9.2
OS X 10.1
OS 8.6 – 9.2
OS X 10.1
page 14
(NetBIOS)
Printer
page 20
page 23
page 25
page 26
page 16
page 18
Setup is Complete!
For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM/Driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this "Quick Setup Guide" and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy
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  • Page 1 Read this “Quick Setup Guide” before using the printer. Before you can use the printer, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Step 2 Installing the Driver Parallel Network Network ® ®...
  • Page 2: To Use The Printer Safely

    Safety Precautions To Use the Printer Safely User’s Guide Network Warning Note Hint User’s Guide Indicates warnings that Indicates cautions that Indicates notes and Indicates reference to the must be observed to must be observed to use useful tips to remember User’s Guide or Network prevent possible the printer properly or...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Regulations ......................2 Getting Started Carton Components ..................... 4 Control Panel ......................4 Supplied CD-ROM ....................5 Setting Up Your Printer Step 1 1. Remove the Protective Parts ................6 2. Install the Drum Unit Assembly ................6 3.
  • Page 4: Regulations

    Regulations Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation “EC” Declaration of Conformity 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Manufacture Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 Brother Industries Ltd., 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Telephone: (908) 704-1700 Nagoya 467-8561, Japan...
  • Page 5 FDA Regulations (110 to 120 volt Model Only) Disconnect device You must install this printer near a power outlet that is easily accessible. In U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the power laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 1976.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Carton Components Printer CD-ROM Quick Setup (including User’s Guide) Guide Control Panel Multi-purpose Tray Extension Flap Paper Tray Drum Unit Assembly AC Power Cord Top cover (including Toner Cartridge) Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the printer carton.
  • Page 7: Supplied Cd-Rom

    Supplied CD-ROM You can find a variety of information on the CD-ROM. 1 Install Software Install the printer driver and utilities. ® (Mac OS X is not supported by Install Software) 2 Documentation View the Printer User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide in PDF format.
  • Page 8: Step

    Step 1 Setting Up Your Printer Remove the Protective Install the Drum Unit Parts Assembly Open the top cover of the printer. Do NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the Interface cable is Top cover done when installing the driver. Unpack the drum unit assembly.
  • Page 9: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Load Paper in the Paper Tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper printer. jams and misfeeds. Load paper into the paper tray. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark.
  • Page 10: Print A Test Page

    Step 1 Setting Your Language Print a Test Page on the Control Panel Make sure that the printer power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the printer. ON OFF Press the button until SETUP displayed. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Press the Set button.
  • Page 11: Installing The Driver

    Step 2 Installing the Driver Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. ® ® The screens for Windows in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows For USB Interface Cable Users ......Go to page 10 For Parallel Interface Cable Users.......Go to page 12 For Network Interface Cable Users Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR) ..
  • Page 12: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users 1. Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC Click “Printer Driver.” When the “Found New Hardware Wizard” appears on your PC, click the Cancel button. Click the Next button. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 13: Setting Your Printer As The Default Printer (For Windows ® 2000/Xp Users Only)

    2. Setting Your Printer as the When this screen appears, make sure the printer power switch is on. Default Printer Connect the USB interface cable to your ® (For Windows 2000/XP Users PC, and then connect it to the printer. Only) Click the Next button.
  • Page 14: For Parallel Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For Parallel Interface Cable Users Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC Turn off the printer power switch. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear automatically. Follow the instructions on the screen. ON OFF Connect the parallel interface cable to your Click “Install Software”...
  • Page 15 Select “Standard Installation,” and then click Select the port where your printer is the Next button. connected, and then click the Next button. Select “Local Printer,” and then click the Click the Finish button to restart your PC. Next button. The Setup is now complete.
  • Page 16: For Network Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For Network Interface Cable Users For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (LPR) If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. Installing the Driver and Connecting the Printer to Your PC Turn off the printer power switch.
  • Page 17 Select “Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Select the IP address of your printer and Printer,” and then click the Next button. LPR, and then click the Next button. Click the Finish button. Select “Search from a list of available printers” or enter your printer IP address. Click the Next button.
  • Page 18: For Brother Peer-To-Peer Network Printer Users (Netbios)

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For Network Interface Cable Users For Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer Users (NetBIOS) If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. Installing the Driver, Connecting the Cable and Configuring the NetBIOS port Turn off the printer power switch.
  • Page 19 Select “Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Select the IP address of your printer and Printer,” and then click the Next button. NetBIOS, and then click the Next button. Click the Finish button. Select “Search from a list of available printers” or enter your printer IP address. Click the Next button.
  • Page 20: For Network Shared Printer Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For Network Interface Cable Users For Network Shared Printer Users If you are going to connect the printer to your network, we recommended that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. Installing the Driver, Connecting the Cable and Selecting the Appropriate Printer Queue or ‘Sharename’...
  • Page 21 Select the “Network Shared Printer”, and Click the Finish button. then click the Next button. The setup is now complete. Select your printer’s queue, and then click the OK button. Contact your Administrator about the Printer’s queue.
  • Page 22: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Users 1. Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the Driver Make sure the printer power switch is on. Click the “Install Software” icon on the Menu screen.
  • Page 23 Select Printer (USB), and then click the OK Click the Create... button. button. Click the Change... button in PostScript Enter your printer name (HL-7050 series), Printer Description (PPD) file. and then click the Save button. Select Brother HL-7050 series, and then click the Select button.
  • Page 24 Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Users 2. Setting Your Printer as the Default Printer Click the HL-7050 series icon on the Desktop. Select Set Default Printer from the Printing menu.
  • Page 25: For Mac ® Os X 10.1 Users

    For USB Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS X 10.1 Users Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the BR-Script PPD File Make sure the printer power switch is on. Double-click the PPD_Installer.pkg icon. Follow the instructions on the screen. ON OFF Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh, and then connect it to the...
  • Page 26 Step 2 Installing the Driver For USB Interface Cable Users Click the Add Printer... button. Select HL-7050 series, and then click the Add button. Select USB. Select Quit Printer Center from the Printer Center menu. The setup is now complete.
  • Page 27: For Network Interface Cable Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Users Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the BR-Script PPD File Turn off the printer power switch. Click the “Install Software” icon on the Menu screen. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 28: For Mac ® Os X 10.1 Users

    Step 2 Installing the Driver For Network Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS X 10.1 Users Connecting the Printer to Your Macintosh & Installing the BR-Script PPD File Turn off the printer power switch. Double-click the PPD_Installer.pkg icon. Follow the instructions on the screen. ON OFF Connect the network interface cable to the printer, and then connect it to a free port on...
  • Page 29 Click the Add Printer... button. Select Quit Printer Center from the Printer Center menu. Select AppleTalk. The setup is now complete. Select BRN_xxxxxx_P1_AT , and then click the Add button. *1 xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet address. Network User’s Guide Chapter 7.
  • Page 30: For Administrator

    For Administrator This section is for using the printer on a Network. An administrator should setup with the following steps. For HL-7050 users: If you are going to connect the printer to your network, purchase the optional Network Board (NC-4100h). Network User’s Guide Chapter Map ®...
  • Page 31: Setting Your Ip Address, Subnet Mask And Gateway (Using The Control Panel)

    Setting your IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway (Using the Control panel) Enter the subnet mask settings in the same way that you entered the IP address. An asterisk mark (*) appears on the LCD. SUBNET MASK= Press the button until NETWORK Press the button until...
  • Page 32: Installing The Bradmin Professional Configuration Utility (Windows ® Users Only)

    Installing the BRAdmin Professional ® Configuration Utility (Windows Users Only) The BRAdmin Professional software is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices. For example, Brother network ready printers and Brother network ready Multifunction devices can be managed using the BRAdmin Professional software. The BRAdmin Professional software can also be used to manage devices from other manufacturers whose products support the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
  • Page 33: Other Information

    ■ Other Information Shipment of the Printer If for any reason you must ship your Printer, carefully package the Printer to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. The Printer should also be adequately insured with the carrier. When shipping the Printer, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must be removed from the Printer and placed in the plastic bag.
  • Page 34: Options

    Options The printer has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the printer with these items. User’s Guide Chapter 4. Lower Tray Unit Stabilizer Duplex Unit Mailbox Unit LT-7000 SB-4000 DX-7000 MX-7000 series You can install up to three 500 When you install 3 Lower trays The Duplex unit is an optional The Mailbox unit allows you to...
  • Page 35 LJ1467001 B Printed in China ©2002 Brother Industries, Ltd. ©1998-2002 TROY XCD Inc. ©1983-1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...

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