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  • Page 1 Online User's Guide HL-L6250DW HL-L6400DW HL-L6400DWT © 2015 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Home > Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Use Your Brother Machine ....................1 Applicable Models ............................2 Definitions of Notes ............................3 Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) ................... 4 Trademarks ..............................5 Important Note ............................... 6 Introduction to Your Brother Machine....................
  • Page 3 Network Management Software and Utilities ....................92 Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ..............93 Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network ........94 Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network............. 95 Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network................96 Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected ™...
  • Page 4 Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows ) ..............268 Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ............269 I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration............270 My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network ................ 272 I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly ...........
  • Page 5 Change Machine Settings from Your Computer..................338 Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management ............339 Appendix............................344 Specifications ............................. 345 How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine ....................351 Supplies ..............................353 Accessories..............................354 Mailbox Unit............................355 Glossary............................. 360...
  • Page 6: Before You Use Your Brother Machine

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine Before You Use Your Brother Machine • Applicable Models • Definitions of Notes • Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) • Trademarks • Important Note...
  • Page 7: Applicable Models

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Applicable Models Applicable Models This User's Guide applies to the following models: 1 line LCD models: HL-L6250DW 1.8 inch Touchscreen LCD models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT Related Information • Before You Use Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 8: Definitions Of Notes

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 9: Notice - Disclaimer Of Warranties (Usa And Canada)

    BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 10: Trademarks

    Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.
  • Page 11: Important Note

    2008 in this document represents Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. • In this User's Guide, the LCD messages of the HL-L6250DW are used unless otherwise specified. • In this User's Guide, the illustrations of the HL-L6400DW are used unless otherwise specified. ®...
  • Page 12: Introduction To Your Brother Machine

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Before Using Your Machine • Front View and Back View • Control Panel Overview • Touchscreen LCD Overview • How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD • ®...
  • Page 13: Before Using Your Machine

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Before Using Your Machine Before Using Your Machine Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: • Make sure you have installed the printer driver. • For USB or network cable users: Make sure the interface cable is physically secure.
  • Page 14: Front View And Back View

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Front View and Back View Front View and Back View HL-L6250DW Front View Back View 1. Face down output tray support flap (support flap) 2. Face down output tray 3. Front cover release button 4.
  • Page 15 10. USB accessory port 11. AC power connector / cord 12. Back cover (Face up output tray) 13. Paper stopper The machine is equipped with a non-detachable AC power cord depending on the model. Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 16: Control Panel Overview

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview The control panel may vary depending on your model. HL-L6250DW 1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine.
  • Page 17 When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless...
  • Page 18 (For infrastructure mode) When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless access...
  • Page 19 (For Ad-Hoc mode) The WiFi LED is always off. Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 20: Touchscreen Lcd Overview

    Displays the remaining toner life. Press to access the [Toner] menu. [Settings] Press to access the [Settings] menu. Use the Settings menu to access all of your Brother machine's settings. If Setting Lock has been turned on, a lock icon appears on the LCD. You must unlock the machine to change settings.
  • Page 21 • [Web] Press to connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. For more information, see the Web Connect Guide. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com download the guide. Warning icon The warning icon appears when there is an error or maintenance message;...
  • Page 22: How To Navigate The Touchscreen Lcd

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press a or b on the Touchpanel to scroll through them.
  • Page 23 LCD Se ngs 5. Press [Backlight]. LCD Se ngs Backlight Light Dim Timer Off 6. Press a or b to display the [Med] option, and then press [Med]. Backlight Light 7. Press Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 24: Access Brother Utilities (Windows ® )

    Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows ® Access Brother Utilities (Windows Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your computer. 1. Do one of the following: ®...
  • Page 25 Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine ® • Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows...
  • Page 26: Uninstall The Brother Software And Drivers (Windows ® )

    ® ® • (Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012) Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop. ® ® • (Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2) Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if you are using a touch- based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).
  • Page 27: Paper Handling

    Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling • Load Paper • Paper Settings • Unprintable Area • Recommended Print Media • Using Special Paper...
  • Page 28: Load Paper

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper Load Paper • Load and Print Using the Paper Tray • Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
  • Page 29: Load And Print Using The Paper Tray

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Paper Tray Load and Print Using the Paper Tray • Load and Print Plain Paper, Letterhead, Colored Paper, Thin Paper and Recycled Paper Using the Paper Tray •...
  • Page 30 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Paper Tray > Load and Print Plain Paper, Letterhead, Colored Paper, Thin Paper and Recycled Paper Using the Paper Tray Load and Print Plain Paper, Letterhead, Colored Paper, Thin Paper and Recycled Paper Using the Paper Tray •...
  • Page 31 For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray or the release lever (2) in the back of the tray, and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal and Folio size paper are not available in some regions.) For trays with a release button: For trays with a release lever:...
  • Page 32 • When you use Letterhead or Preprinted paper for 2-sided printing, change the machine's setting by completing the following step: (HL-L6250DW) Press [Paper Tray] > [2-sided] > [Single Image] > [2-sided Feed]. (HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT) Press [Settings] > [Paper Tray] > [2-sided] > [Single Image] > [2-sided Feed].
  • Page 33 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Paper Tray > Load and Print Thick Paper Using the Paper Tray Load and Print Thick Paper Using the Paper Tray • If the Check Size setting is set to On and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper size and paper type.
  • Page 34 For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray or the release lever (2) in the back of the tray, and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal and Folio size paper are not available in some regions.) For trays with a release button: For trays with a release lever:...
  • Page 35 8. Open the paper stopper (Available only for certain models). 9. Send your print job to the machine. Change your print preferences in the Print dialog box before sending the print job from your computer. 10. Close the paper stopper. 11.
  • Page 36: Load And Print Using The Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray)

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray) Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray) You can load up to ten envelopes, letterhead, colored paper, thin or thick paper, recycled paper, Bond paper, labels, or up to 50 sheets of plain paper in the MP tray.
  • Page 37 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray) > Load and Print Plain Paper, Letterhead, Colored Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the MP Tray Load and Print Plain Paper, Letterhead, Colored Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the MP Tray When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings in the machine or on your computer, also.
  • Page 38 When you use Letterhead or Preprinted paper for 2-sided printing, change the machine's setting by completing the following step: • (HL-L6250DW) Press [Paper Tray] > [2-sided] > [Single Image] > [2-sided Feed]. • (HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT) Press [Settings] > [Paper Tray] > [2-sided] > [Single Image] > [2-sided Feed].
  • Page 39 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray) > Load and Print Thick Paper and Labels Using the MP Tray Load and Print Thick Paper and Labels Using the MP Tray When the back cover (face up output tray) is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the machine.
  • Page 40 6. Load paper or labels in the MP tray. • Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1). • Load paper into the MP tray with the printing surface face up. 7. Send your print job to the machine. Change your print preferences in the Print screen before sending the print job from your computer.
  • Page 41 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray) > Load and Print on Envelopes Using the MP Tray Load and Print on Envelopes Using the MP Tray You can load up to ten envelopes in the MP tray. Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible.
  • Page 42 6. Load envelopes in the MP tray. Load up to 10 envelopes in the MP tray with the printing surface face up. Make sure the envelopes are below the maximum paper mark (1). Loading more than 10 envelopes may cause paper jams. 7.
  • Page 43: Paper Settings

    Home > Paper Handling > Paper Settings Paper Settings • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Change the Check Paper Size Setting...
  • Page 44: Change The Paper Size And Paper Type

    Change the Paper Size and Paper Type When you change the size and type of the paper you load in the tray, you must change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on the LCD at the same time. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1.
  • Page 45: Change The Check Paper Size Setting

    When you turn on your machine's Check Size setting, the machine displays a message when you remove a paper tray or load paper using the MP tray, asking if you changed the paper size and paper type. The default setting is On. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1.
  • Page 46: Unprintable Area

    Home > Paper Handling > Unprintable Area Unprintable Area The figures below show maximum unprintable areas from the edges of the most commonly-used paper sizes. The measurements may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using. Do not attempt to print into these areas;...
  • Page 47: Recommended Print Media

    Home > Paper Handling > Recommended Print Media Recommended Print Media To get the best print quality, we recommend using the paper listed in the table. Paper Type Item Plain Paper Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb = 90 g/m Recycled Paper No specific brand recommended Labels...
  • Page 48: Using Special Paper

    • that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Related Information • Paper Handling...
  • Page 49: Print

    Home > Print Print • ® Print from Your Computer (Windows • Print from Your Computer (Macintosh) • Print One Page Duplicates on Different Types of Paper • Cancel a Print Job • Test Print...
  • Page 50: Print From Your Computer (Windows ® )

    ® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows ® Print from Your Computer (Windows • ® Print a Document (Windows • ® Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows • ®...
  • Page 51: Print A Document (Windows ® )

    ® Print a Document (Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears. 3. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray.
  • Page 52 Related Information ® • Print from Your Computer (Windows ® • Print Settings (Windows...
  • Page 53: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Windows ® )

    ® (Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears. 3. In the Orientation field, select the Portrait or Landscape option to set the orientation of your printout.
  • Page 54: Print As A Poster (Windows ® )

    Enlarge your print size and print the document in poster mode. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
  • Page 55: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper (Windows ® )

    When you use the manual 2-sided printing function, it is possible there may be paper jams or poor print quality. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 56 Option for Portrait Description Long Edge (Left) Long Edge (Right) Short Edge (Top) Short Edge (Bottom) Option for Landscape Description Long Edge (Top) Long Edge (Bottom)
  • Page 57 Option for Landscape Description Short Edge (Right) Short Edge (Left) 7. Select the Binding Offset check box if you want to specify the offset for binding in inches or millimeters. 8. Click OK. 9. Change other printer settings if needed. 10.
  • Page 58: Print As A Booklet (Windows ® )

    When you use the manual 2-sided printing function, it is possible there may be paper jams or poor print quality. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 59 Option for Portrait Description Left Binding Right Binding Option for Landscape Description Top Binding Bottom Binding 7. Select one of the options from the Booklet Printing Method menu. Option Description All Pages at Every page will be printed in booklet format (four pages to every piece of paper, two pages Once per side).
  • Page 60: Secure Print (Windows ® )

    >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears. 3. Click the Advanced tab.
  • Page 61 8. Complete your print operation. 9. On the machine's control panel, press [Functions]. 10. Press [Secure]. 11. Press a or b to display user names, and then press your user name. The LCD displays the list of secured jobs for that name. 12.
  • Page 62: Use A Macro From Your Computer (Windows ® )

    1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 63: Use A Preset Print Profile (Windows ® )

    Print Profiles are presets designed to give you quick access to frequently-used printing configurations. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
  • Page 64 ® • Create or Delete Your Print Profile (Windows ® • Print Settings (Windows...
  • Page 65 Add up to 20 new print profiles with customized settings. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 66: Change The Default Print Settings (Windows ® )

    Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother XXX-XXXX icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
  • Page 67 Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother XXX-XXXX icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
  • Page 68: Print A Document Using The Br-Script3 Printer Driver (Postscript ® 3 ™ Language Emulation) (Windows ® )

    Select Machine section, and then check PS Driver check box. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX BR-Script3 (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
  • Page 69: Monitor The Status Of The Machine From Your Computer (Windows ® )

    ® (Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012) Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor. ® ® (Windows 8.1 and Windows Server...
  • Page 70: Print Settings (Windows ® )

    ® ® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows > Print Settings (Windows ® Print Settings (Windows Basic Tab 1. Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.
  • Page 71 5. Resolution Select the print resolution. As print resolution and speed are related, the higher the resolution, the longer it will take to print the document. 6. Print Settings Select the type of document you want to print. Manual Settings... Specify advanced settings such as brightness, contrast, and other settings.
  • Page 72 9. Paper Source Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose. First Page Select the paper source to use for printing the first page. Other Pages Select the paper source to use for printing the second and subsequent pages. Advanced Tab 1.
  • Page 73 3. Use Watermark Select this option to print a logo or text on your document as a watermark. Select one of the preset watermarks, add a new watermark, or use an image file you have created. 4. Header-Footer Print Select this option to print the date, time and PC login user name on the document. 5.
  • Page 74 Related Information ® • Print from Your Computer (Windows ® • Print a Document (Windows ® • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows ® • Print as a Poster (Windows ® •...
  • Page 75: Print From Your Computer (Macintosh)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Macintosh) Print from Your Computer (Macintosh) • Print a Document (Macintosh) • Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Macintosh) • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Macintosh) •...
  • Page 76: Print A Document (Macintosh)

    1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 3. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 4. Type the number of copies you want in the Copies field.
  • Page 77: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper (Macintosh)

    1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Select the Orientation option that matches the way you want the document to print.
  • Page 78 Related Information • Print from Your Computer (Macintosh) • Print Options (Macintosh)
  • Page 79: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Macintosh)

    (Macintosh) 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select Layout. The Layout setting options appear.
  • Page 80: Secure Print (Macintosh)

    1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select the Secure Print option. The Secure Print options appear.
  • Page 81 After you print the secured data, it will be cleared from the machine's memory. Related Information • Print from Your Computer (Macintosh)
  • Page 82: Print A Document Using The Br-Script3 Printer Driver (Postscript ® 3 ™ Language Emulation) (Macintosh)

    (Macintosh) ® The BR-Script3 printer driver lets you print PostScript data more clearly. • Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver). • Make sure you have added the BR-Script3 printer driver from Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners in the System Preferences list on your Macintosh.
  • Page 83: Monitor The Status Of The Machine From Your Computer (Macintosh)

    Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website. Visit the Genuine Supplies website Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for more information on Brother genuine supplies. Updating the machine's status To view the latest machine status while the Status Monitor window is open, click the icon.
  • Page 84: Print Options (Macintosh)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Macintosh) > Print Options (Macintosh) Print Options (Macintosh) Page Setup 1. Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.
  • Page 85 Layout 1. Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 3. Border Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 4.
  • Page 86 Paper Handling 1. Collate pages Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose.
  • Page 87 Print Settings 1. Media Type Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type. 2. Print Quality Select the print resolution you want. Because print quality and speed are related, the higher the quality, the longer it will take to print the document.
  • Page 88 Sleep Time Specify the amount of time that passes before the machine enters Sleep Mode. Quiet Mode Select this option to reduce printing noise. Other Print Options Skip Blank Page Select this option to allow the printer driver to automatically detect blank pages and exclude them from printing.
  • Page 89 • Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Macintosh) • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Macintosh) • Use Standard Tray When Full • Assign a Mailbox Bin to a User or Group •...
  • Page 90: Print One Page Duplicates On Different Types Of Paper

    If you enable the Carbon Copy function, the machine will always make copies automatically. ® (Windows The carbon copy function also allows you to select a different printing macro for each page. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [Print Menu] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 91 Related Information • Print ® • Use a Macro from Your Computer (Windows...
  • Page 92: Cancel A Print Job

    Home > Print > Cancel a Print Job Cancel a Print Job >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press Cancel. To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold Cancel for four seconds. HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT 1. Press To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold for four seconds.
  • Page 93: Test Print

    > Test Print Test Print If there are problems with print quality, follow these instructions to do a test print. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [Machine Info.] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 94: Network

    Home > Network Network • Get Started • Network Management Software and Utilities • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Advanced Network Features • Technical Information for Advanced Users...
  • Page 95: Get Started

    > Get Started Get Started We recommend setting up and connecting to your network using the Brother installation CD-ROM. This section provides more information about network connection types, introduces various methods to manage your network and explains some useful network features of your Brother machine.
  • Page 96: Supported Basic Network Features

    ® and Windows 8 only) • Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com download the latest version of Brother's BRAdmin Light. • Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 97: Network Management Software And Utilities

    Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities Network Management Software and Utilities Configure and change your Brother machine's network settings using a management utility. • Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer •...
  • Page 98: Learn About Network Management Software And Utilities

    LAN. BRAdmin Professional 3 can also log activity of Brother devices on your network and export the log data in an HTML, CSV, TXT, or SQL format. For users who want to monitor locally-connected machines, install the Print Auditor Client software on the client computer.
  • Page 99: Additional Methods Of Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend using the Installation CD-ROM.
  • Page 100: Before Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network

    • Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network (supported models only), only one connection method can be used at a time. However, a wireless network connection and Wi-Fi Direct connection, or a wired network connection (supported models only) and Wi-Fi Direct connection can be used at the same time.
  • Page 101: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network

    Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network 1. Turn on your computer and put the Brother Installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. ® • For Windows , follow these instructions.
  • Page 102: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The One Push Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps)

    If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 103 Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your device. Related Information • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes...
  • Page 104: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps)

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless ™ Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method ™...
  • Page 105 Routers or access points that support WPS are marked with this symbol: >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK. 2. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 106 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 107 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 108: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network In Ad-Hoc Mode (For Ieee 802.11B/G/N)

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
  • Page 109 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 110 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 111 Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using an Existing SSID If you are trying to pair your Brother machine to a computer that is already in Ad-Hoc mode and has a configured SSID, use these instructions.
  • Page 112 You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your device.
  • Page 113 • How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes...
  • Page 114: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard

    WEP key only. • If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information.
  • Page 115 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 116 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 117: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network When The Ssid Is Not Broadcast

    WPA2-PSK 12345678 If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. 2. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 118 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 119 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 120: Configure Your Machine For An Enterprise Wireless Network

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
  • Page 121 • If you configure your machine using EAP-TLS authentication, you must install the client certificate issued by a CA before you start configuration. Contact your network administrator about the client certificate. If you have installed more than one certificate, we recommend writing down the certificate name you want to use.
  • Page 122 You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your device.
  • Page 123 • If you configure your machine using EAP-TLS authentication, you must install the client certificate issued by a CA before you start configuration. Contact your network administrator about the client certificate. If you have installed more than one certificate, we recommend writing down the certificate name you want to use.
  • Page 124 You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother Installation CD-ROM to your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to install drivers and software necessary for operating your device.
  • Page 125: Use Wi-Fi Direct

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use ® Wi-Fi Direct ® Use Wi-Fi Direct • Print from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network •...
  • Page 126 Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance . It allows you to ™ configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device, such as an Android ® device, Windows Phone device, iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, without using an access point.
  • Page 127 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings from your machine's control panel.
  • Page 128 Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). To use Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by one-push configuration using Wi- Fi Direct or by PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct, the device you use to configure Wi-Fi Direct must be ™...
  • Page 129 • When your Brother machine is not the G/O, it will display available device names with which to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Press a or b to select the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK.
  • Page 130 Related Information • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network • Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview...
  • Page 131 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One- ™ Push Method and Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
  • Page 132 Search for available devices again by pressing [Rescan], and then go to the next step. 7. Do one of the following: • Press a to display the PIN on your Brother machine, enter the PIN in your mobile device, and then go to the next step. •...
  • Page 133 • When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), it will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When [PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in the machine. Press [OK] to complete the setup.
  • Page 134 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN ™ Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
  • Page 135 Related Information • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network • Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview...
  • Page 136 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually >> HL-L6250DW >>...
  • Page 137: Advanced Network Features

    Home > Network > Advanced Network Features Advanced Network Features • Print the Network Configuration Report • Print the WLAN Report • Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 138: Print The Network Configuration Report

    2. Press [OK]. 3. Press Related Information • Advanced Network Features • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ® • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly •...
  • Page 139: Print The Wlan Report

    Related Information • Advanced Network Features • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes • My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly...
  • Page 140 • If your WLAN access point/router is using MAC address filtering, confirm that the MAC address of the Brother machine is allowed in the filter. 2. If you manually entered the SSID and security information (SSID/authentication method/ encryption method/Network Key), the information may be incorrect.
  • Page 141 The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Confirm the SSID and Network Key. If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. TS-06 The wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network Key) is incorrect.
  • Page 142: Configure The Sntp Protocol Using Web Based Management

    Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management Configure the SNTP protocol to synchronize the time the machine uses for authentication with the time kept by the SNTP time server.
  • Page 143 Option Description Secondary SNTP Server The secondary SNTP server address is used as a backup to the primary Address SNTP server address. If the primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the secondary SNTP server. Primary SNTP Server Port Type the port number (1-65535).
  • Page 144: Technical Information For Advanced Users

    Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users Technical Information for Advanced Users • Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only) • Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings...
  • Page 145: Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only)

    Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only) Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only) Your machine supports 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet. To connect to a 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Network, you must set the machine’s Ethernet link mode to Auto from the machine’s control panel or Auto from Web Based Management (web browser).
  • Page 146 Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only) > Configure the Gigabit Ethernet Settings Using Web Based Management Configure the Gigabit Ethernet Settings Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 147: Reset The Network Settings To The Factory Settings

    • You can also reset the print server to its factory settings using BRAdmin Light, BRAdmin Professional 3, or Web Based Management. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 148: Security

    Home > Security Security • Lock the Machine Settings • Network Security Features...
  • Page 149: Lock The Machine Settings

    Lock the Machine Settings Before turning on the machine's Access Lock, make a careful note of your password. If you forget the password, you must reset all passwords stored in the machine by contacting your administrator or Brother Customer Service.
  • Page 150: About Using Setting Lock

    Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using Setting Lock About Using Setting Lock Use the Setting Lock feature to block unauthorized access to machine settings. When Setting Lock is set to [On], you cannot access the machine settings without entering the password. •...
  • Page 151 > About Using Setting Lock > Set the Setting Lock Password Set the Setting Lock Password >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK. 2. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 152 About Using Setting Lock > Change the Setting Lock Password Change the Setting Lock Password >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK. 2. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 153 > About Using Setting Lock > Turn On Setting Lock Turn On Setting Lock >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK. 2. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 154: Network Security Features

    Home > Security > Network Security Features Network Security Features • Before Using Network Security Features • Secure Function Lock 3.0 • ® Use Active Directory Authentication • Use LDAP Authentication • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec •...
  • Page 155: Before Using Network Security Features

    > Before Using Network Security Features Before Using Network Security Features Your Brother machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available today. These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorized access to the machine.
  • Page 156: Secure Function Lock 3.0

    Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 Secure Function Lock 3.0 Brother's Secure Function Lock 3.0 increases security by restricting the functions available on your Brother machine. • Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management •...
  • Page 157 • Print ™ Print includes print jobs sent via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Brother iPrint&Scan. If you register users' login names in advance, the users will not need to enter their passwords when they use the print function. •...
  • Page 158 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 159 ™ Public Mode includes print jobs sent via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Brother iPrint&Scan. 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 160 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features Configure the following features in the Secure Function Lock screen: All Counter Reset Click All Counter Reset, in the Page Counters column, to reset the page counter. Export to CSV file Click Export to CSV file, to export the current page counter including User List / Restricted Functions information as a CSV file.
  • Page 161 2. Press [Register Card]. 3. Touch a new ID Card to the NFC logo. The new ID Card's number is registered to the machine. For the supported ID Card types, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to see FAQs &...
  • Page 162: Use Active Directory ® Authentication

    ® Home > Security > Network Security Features > Use Active Directory Authentication ® Use Active Directory Authentication • ® Introduction to Active Directory Authentication • ® Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management • Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active ®...
  • Page 163 Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT ® ® Active Directory Authentication restricts the use of your Brother machine. If Active Directory Authentication is enabled, the machine's control panel will be locked. You cannot change the machine's settings until you enter a User ID and password.
  • Page 164 Select this option to store incoming print data. After you log on to the machine, your PC print jobs will be printed automatically. This feature is available only for print data created by a Brother native printer driver. Remember User ID Select this option to save your User ID.
  • Page 165 ® Home > Security > Network Security Features > Use Active Directory Authentication > Log On to Change ® the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication) Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control ®...
  • Page 166: Use Ldap Authentication

    Home > Security > Network Security Features > Use LDAP Authentication Use LDAP Authentication • Introduction to LDAP Authentication • Configure LDAP Authentication Using Web Based Management • Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication)
  • Page 167 Introduction to LDAP Authentication Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT LDAP Authentication restricts the use of your Brother machine. If LDAP Authentication is enabled, the machine's control panel will be locked. You cannot change the machine's settings until you enter a User ID and password.
  • Page 168 Storage PC Print Data Select this option to store incoming print data. After you log on to the machine, your PC print jobs will be printed automatically. This feature is available only for print data created by a Brother native printer driver. Remember User ID Select this option to save your User ID.
  • Page 169 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Use LDAP Authentication > Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication) Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication) Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT When LDAP Authentication is enabled, the machine's control panel will be locked until you enter your User ID and password on the machine's control panel.
  • Page 170: Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Ssl/Tls

    Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS • Introduction to SSL/TLS • Certificates and Web Based Management • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management •...
  • Page 171 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Introduction to SSL/TLS Introduction to SSL/TLS Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an effective method of protecting data sent over a local or wide area network (LAN or WAN).
  • Page 172 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Introduction to SSL/TLS > Brief History of SSL/TLS Brief History of SSL/TLS SSL/TLS was originally created to secure web traffic information, particularly data sent between web browsers ®...
  • Page 173 Benefits of Using SSL/TLS The primary benefit of using SSL/TLS on Brother machines is to guarantee secure printing over an IP network by restricting unauthorized users from reading data sent to the machine. SSL's key selling point is that it can be used to print confidential data securely.
  • Page 174 Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management Certificates and Web Based Management You must configure a certificate to manage your networked Brother machine securely using SSL/TLS. You must use Web Based Management to configure a certificate. •...
  • Page 175 > Supported Security Certificate Features Supported Security Certificate Features Your Brother machine supports the use of multiple security certificates, which allows secure management, authentication, and communication with the machine. The following security certificate features can be used with the machine: •...
  • Page 176 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate Create and Install a Certificate • Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate •...
  • Page 177 Certificate from a CA 1. Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using Web Based Management. 2. Install the certificate issued by the CA on your Brother machine using Web Based Management. 3. Install the certificate on your computer. Related Information •...
  • Page 178 > Create and Install a Self- signed Certificate Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate • Create a Self-signed Certificate • ® Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights • Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine...
  • Page 179 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Self- signed Certificate > Create a Self-signed Certificate Create a Self-signed Certificate 1.
  • Page 180 17. Click Yes to restart your print server. The self-signed certificate is created and saved in your machine's memory. To use SSL/TLS comunication, the self-signed certificate must be installed on your computer. Related Information • Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate...
  • Page 181 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Self- ® signed Certificate > Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights ®...
  • Page 182 4. Click Continue to this website (not recommended). ® ® (Windows XP and Windows Server 2003) When the following dialog box appears, click View Certificate, and then go to step 6. 5. Click Certificate Error, and then click View certificates.
  • Page 183 6. Click Install Certificate..7. When the Certificate Import Wizard appears, click Next. 8. Select Place all certificates in the following store, and then click Browse..
  • Page 184 9. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then click OK. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Finish. 12. Click Yes, if the fingerprint (thumbprint) is correct. The fingerprint (thumbprint) is printed on the Network Configuration Report. 13. Click OK. The self-signed certificate is now installed on your computer, and SSL/TLS communication is available. Related Information •...
  • Page 185 > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine You can store the self-signed certificates on your Brother machine and manage them by importing and exporting. • Import the Self-signed Certificate •...
  • Page 186 Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Self- signed Certificate > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine > Import the Self- signed Certificate Import the Self-signed Certificate 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 187 Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Self- signed Certificate > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine > Export the Self- signed Certificate Export the Self-signed Certificate 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 188 CA, create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), send it to a CA for authentication, and install the returned certificate on your machine. • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) • Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine • Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key...
  • Page 189 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a request sent to a Certificate Authority (CA) to authenticate the credentials contained within the certificate.
  • Page 190 Web Server for the certificate template to securely create the Client Certificate. If you are creating a Client Certificate for an IEEE 802.1x environment with EAP-TLS authentication, we recommend using User for the certificate template. For more information, go to your model's page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Related Information •...
  • Page 191 Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine When you receive a certificate from a CA, follow the steps below to install it into the print server: Only a certificate issued with your machine's CSR can be installed onto the machine.
  • Page 192 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Store the certificate and private key on your machine and manage them by importing and exporting them.
  • Page 193 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key >...
  • Page 194 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key >...
  • Page 195 Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate Import and Export a CA Certificate You can import, export and store CA certificates on your Brother machine. • Import a CA Certificate • Export a CA Certificate...
  • Page 196 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate > Import a CA Certificate Import a CA Certificate 1.
  • Page 197 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate > Export a CA Certificate Export a CA Certificate 1.
  • Page 198 In Web Based Management, navigate to the Certificate or CA Certificate screen to view certificate content, delete, or export your certificates. Maximum Number of Certificates Stored UP on Brother Machine Self-signed Certificate or Certificate Issued by a CA CA Certificate We recommend storing one less certificate than allowed, reserving an empty spot in case of certificate expiration.
  • Page 199 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management To manage your network machine securely, you must use management utilities with security protocols. We recommend using the HTTPS protocol for secure management.
  • Page 200 In this mode, the print server uses version 1 and version 2c of the SNMP protocol. You can use all Brother applications in this mode. However, it is not secure since it will not authenticate the user, and data will not be encrypted.
  • Page 201 To use BRAdmin Professional 3 utility, you must: • Use the latest version of BRAdmin Professional 3. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. If you use an older version of BRAdmin to manage your Brother machines, the user authentication will not be secure.
  • Page 202 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ > Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS To print documents securely with IPP protocol, use the IPPS protocol. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
  • Page 203: Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Ipsec

    Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec • Introduction to IPsec • Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management • Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management •...
  • Page 204 For IPsec transmissions, the following conditions are necessary: A computer that can communicate using IPsec is connected to the network. Your Brother machine is configured for IPsec communication. The computer connected to your Brother machine is configured for IPsec connections. • IPsec settings The settings that are necessary for connections using IPsec.
  • Page 205 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management The IPsec connection conditions are comprised of two Template types: Address and IPsec. You can configure up to 10 connection conditions.
  • Page 206 In Main mode, the processing speed is slow, but the security is high. In Aggressive mode, the processing speed is faster than Main mode, but the security is lower. 9. In the All Non-IPsec Traffic field, select the action to be taken for non-IPsec packets. When using Web Services, you must select Allow for All Non-IPsec Traffic.
  • Page 207 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 208 For example: 192.168.1.1/24 Because the prefix is specified in the form of a 24-bit subnet mask (255.255.255.0) for 192.168.1.1, the addresses 192.168.1.xxx are valid. 10. Select a Remote IP Address option to specify the IP address conditions for the recipient: •...
  • Page 209 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 210 Related Information • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec • IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template • IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template • Manual Settings for an IPsec Template...
  • Page 211 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management > IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template Template Name Type a name for the template (up to 16 characters).
  • Page 212 Use Prefixed Template Select Custom, IKEv1 High Security or IKEv1 Medium Security. The setting items are different depending on the selected template. The default template differs depending on whether you chose Main or Aggressive for Negotiation Mode on the IPsec configuration screen. Internet Key Exchange (IKE) IKE is a communication protocol that is used to exchange encryption keys in order to carry out encrypted communication using IPsec.
  • Page 213 Type the time (seconds) and number of kilobytes (KByte) before the IPsec SA will expire. • Encapsulation Mode Select Transport or Tunnel. • Remote Router IP-Address Type the IP address (IPv4 or IPv6) of the remote router. Enter this information only when the Tunnel mode is selected.
  • Page 214 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management > IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template Template Name Type a name for the template (up to 16 characters).
  • Page 215 Use Prefixed Template Select Custom, IKEv2 High Security, or IKEv2 Medium Security. The setting items are different depending on the selected template. Internet Key Exchange (IKE) IKE is a communication protocol that is used to exchange encryption keys in order to carry out encrypted communication using IPsec.
  • Page 216 SA (Security Association) is an encrypted communication method using IPsec or IPv6 that exchanges and shares information, such as the encryption method and encryption key, in order to establish a secure communication channel before communication begins. SA may also refer to a virtual encrypted communication channel that has been established.
  • Page 217 Related Information • Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 218 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management > Manual Settings for an IPsec Template Manual Settings for an IPsec Template Template Name Type a name for the template (up to 16 characters). Use Prefixed Template Select Custom.
  • Page 219 Select Manual. Authentication Key (ESP,AH) Specify the key to use for authentication. Type the In/Out values. These settings are necessary when Custom is selected for Use Prefixed Template, Manual is selected for IKE, and a setting other than None is selected for Hash for Encapsulating Security section. The number of characters you can set differs depending on the setting you chose for Hash in the Encapsulating Security section.
  • Page 220 ESP is a protocol for carrying out encrypted communication using IPsec. ESP encrypts the payload (communicated contents) and adds additional information. The IP packet is comprised of the header and the encrypted payload, which follows the header. In addition to the encrypted data, the IP packet also includes information regarding the encryption method and encryption key, the authentication data, and so on.
  • Page 221: Send An Email Securely

    Home > Security > Network Security Features > Send an Email Securely Send an Email Securely • Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management • Send an Email with User Authentication • Send an Email Securely Using SSL TLS...
  • Page 222 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Send an Email Securely > Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management We recommend using Web Based Management to configure secured email sending with user authentication, or email sending using SSL/TLS.
  • Page 223 Authentication Send an Email with User Authentication Your Brother machine supports the SMTP-AUTH method to send email via an email server that requires user authentication. This method prevents unauthorized users from accessing the email server. You can use the SMTP-AUTH method for email notification and email reports (available for certain models).
  • Page 224 Send an Email Securely Using SSL TLS Your Brother machine supports SSL/TLS methods to send an email via an email server that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. To send email via an email server that is using SSL/TLS communication, you must configure SMTP over SSL/TLS.
  • Page 225 You must configure your machine's SMTP communication method to match the method used by your email server. For details about your email server settings, contact your network administrator or your ISP. In most cases, the secured webmail services require the following settings: SMTP Port Server Authentication Method...
  • Page 226: Use Ieee 802.1X Authentication For A Wired Or A Wireless Network

    Home > Security > Network Security Features > Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network • What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication? • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) •...
  • Page 227 IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for wired and wireless networks that limits access from unauthorized network devices. Your Brother machine (supplicant) sends an authentication request to a RADIUS server (Authentication server) through your access point or HUB. After your request has been verified by the RADIUS server, your machine can access the network.
  • Page 228 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network > Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) •...
  • Page 229 • To enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for wired networks, select Enabled for Wired 802.1x status on the Wired 802.1x Authentication page. • If you are using EAP-TLS authentication, you must select the client certificate that has been installed (shown with certificate name) for verification from the Client Certificate drop-down list. •...
  • Page 230 Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secured Tunneling (EAP-FAST) has been developed by Cisco Systems, Inc., which uses a user ID and password for authentication, and symmetric key algorithms to achieve a tunneled authentication process. The Brother machine supports the following inner authentication methods: • EAP-FAST/NONE •...
  • Page 231: Store Print Log To Network

    Home > Security > Network Security Features > Store Print Log to Network Store Print Log to Network • Store Log to Network Overview • Configure the Store Print Log to Network Settings Using Web Based Management • Use the Store Print Log to Network's Error Detection Setting...
  • Page 232 Store Log to Network Overview The Store Print Log to Network feature allows you to save the print log file from your Brother machine to a network server using the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. You can record the ID, type of print job, job name, user name, date, time and the number of printed pages for every print job.
  • Page 233 Network Folder Type the destination folder where your log will be stored on the CIFS server (for Path example: brother\abc). File Name Type the file name you want to use for the print log (up to 32 characters). File Type Select the TXT or CSV option for the Print Log file type.
  • Page 234 To test your settings, click Yes and then go to the next step. To skip the test, click No. Your settings will be submitted automatically. 10. The machine will test your settings. 11. If your settings are accepted, Test OK appears on the screen. If Test Error appears, check all settings, and then click Submit to display the Test page again.
  • Page 235 Home > Security > Network Security Features > Store Print Log to Network > Use the Store Print Log to Network's Error Detection Setting Use the Store Print Log to Network's Error Detection Setting Use Error Detection Settings to determine the action that is taken when the print log cannot be stored to the server due to a network error.
  • Page 236: Mobile/Web Connect

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect Mobile/Web Connect • Use Web Services from Your Brother Machine • ™ Print with Google Cloud Print • Print with AirPrint • ™ Print with Mopria • Print from a Mobile Device • Print Using Near-Field Communication (NFC)
  • Page 237: Use Web Services From Your Brother Machine

    The following services can be accessed from your Brother machine: Google Drive , Dropbox, OneDrive Box. For more information, see the Web Connect Guide. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Related Information •...
  • Page 238: Print With Google Cloud Print

    1. Print request 2. Internet ™ 3. Google Cloud Print 4. Printing For more information, see the Google Cloud Print Guide. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Related Information • Mobile/Web Connect...
  • Page 239: Print With Airprint

    1. Print request 2. Printed photos, emails, web pages, and documents For more information, see the AirPrint Guide. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Related Information •...
  • Page 240: Print With Mopria

    ™ 1. Android 4.4 or later ® 2. Wi-Fi Connection 3. Your Brother machine ™ ™ ™ You must download the Mopria Print Service from the Google Play Store and install it on your Android device. Be sure to turn the service on before using this feature.
  • Page 241: Print From A Mobile Device

    Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Google Play Store. • For iOS Devices Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and iPad mini. Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store. ®...
  • Page 242: Print Using Near-Field Communication (Nfc)

    You must download and install Brother iPrint&Scan on your Android device to use this feature. For more information, see the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Related Information •...
  • Page 243: Troubleshooting

    Home > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use this section to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using your Brother machine. You can correct most problems yourself. IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country.
  • Page 244: Error And Maintenance Messages

    NFC feature, touch your device to the NFC logo on your Brother machine to access the Brother Solutions Center and browse the latest FAQs from your device. (Your mobile telephone provider's message and data rates may apply.) ™...
  • Page 245 Error Message Cause Action Drum ! The corona wire on the drum unit Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. must be cleaned. See Related Information: Clean the Corona Wire. If the problem continues, replace the drum unit with a new one. The drum unit or the toner Remove the drum unit, remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly...
  • Page 246 Contact Brother Customer Service at: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) www.brother.ca/support (in Canada) or to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center, visit: http://www.brother-usa.com/service Replace Drum It is time to replace the drum unit. Replace the drum unit with a new one.
  • Page 247 Reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly in the machine. If the problem continues, contact Brother Customer Service or your local Brother dealer. Cooling Down The temperature of the inside of Make sure you can hear the fan in the the machine is too hot.
  • Page 248 Error Message Cause Action Cover is Open The fuser cover is not completely Close the fuser cover located inside the back closed. cover of the machine. Cover is Open The Mailbox back cover is not Close the Mailbox back cover. completely closed.
  • Page 249 Error Message Cause Action No Paper The machine is out of paper, or • Refill paper in the paper tray. Make sure paper is not loaded correctly in the the paper guides are set to the correct size. paper tray. •...
  • Page 250 Contact Brother Customer Service at: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) www.brother.ca/support (in Canada) or to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center, visit: http://www.brother-usa.com/service Replace Toner The toner cartridge is at the end of Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
  • Page 251 Error Message Cause Action Too many bins Either bin 2 tray or bin 4 tray was To use the Mailbox unit in 2-bin mode, remove removed from the Mailbox unit. both bin 2 tray and bin 4 tray. To use the Mailbox unit in 4-bin mode, install both bin 2 tray and bin 4 tray.
  • Page 252: Paper Jams

    Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams Paper Jams Always remove the remaining paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you are adding new paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams.
  • Page 253: Paper Is Jammed In The Mp Tray

    4. Reload paper in the MP tray and make sure the paper stays under the maximum paper height guides (1) on both sides of the tray. 5. Do one of the following: • (HL-L6250DW) Press Go to resume printing. • (HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT) Press [Retry] to resume printing.
  • Page 254: Paper Is Jammed In The Paper Tray

    Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam in the paper tray, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 255 5. Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. Related Information • Paper Jams...
  • Page 256: Paper Is Jammed In The Back Of The Machine

    Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam in the back (Rear) of the machine, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 257 5. Close the fuser cover. 6. Close the back cover until it locks in the closed position. Related Information • Paper Jams...
  • Page 258: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Machine

    Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed inside the Machine Paper is Jammed inside the Machine If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam inside the machine, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 259 6. Close the front cover. Related Information • Paper Jams...
  • Page 260: Paper Is Jammed In The 2-Sided Tray

    Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam in the 2-sided paper tray, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 261 6. If paper is not caught inside the 2-sided tray, open the back cover. WARNING HOT SURFACE The machine's internal parts will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before touching them. 7. Use both hands to gently pull the jammed paper out of the back of the machine. 8.
  • Page 262: Paper Is Jammed In The Mailbox Unit

    Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the Mailbox Unit Paper is Jammed in the Mailbox Unit Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam in the Mailbox unit, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 263: Printing Problems

    • Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Click the Start > Printers and Faxes. Right-click Brother XXX-XXXX. Make sure Use Printer Online is not listed. If it is listed, click this option to set the driver Online. ® ® •...
  • Page 264 Check the settings in your application to make sure they are set up to work with your machine. Confirm that the Brother printer driver is selected in your application's Print window. The machine prints the first couple of pages correctly, Check the settings in your application to make sure they then some pages have missing text.
  • Page 265: Improve The Print Quality

    IMPORTANT Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability. 1. To get the best print quality, we suggest using recommended print media. Make sure you use paper that meets our specifications.
  • Page 266 The drum unit may be damaged. Replace the drum unit with a new drum unit. Toner specks • The fuser unit may be contaminated. Contact Brother Customer Service. In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) In Canada: www.brother.ca/support • Select Thick Paper mode in the printer driver or use thinner paper than you are currently using.
  • Page 267 Black lines down the page Replace the drum unit with a new drum unit. Printed pages have toner stains down the page • The fuser unit may be contaminated. Contact Brother Customer Service. In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) In Canada: www.brother.ca/support •...
  • Page 268 Examples of poor print quality Recommendation • Make sure the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in the paper tray and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. • Set the paper guides correctly. •...
  • Page 269: Network Problems

    Error Messages • ® Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration • My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network •...
  • Page 270: Error Messages

    Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > Error Messages Error Messages Your Brother machine will display an error message if an error occurs. The most common error messages are shown in the table. HL-L6250DW Error Messages Cause Action Authentication Your authentication setting for •...
  • Page 271 Move the mobile device closer to your Brother mobile device cannot machine. communicate during the Wi-Fi • Move your Brother machine and the mobile device to Direct network configuration. an obstruction-free area. • If you are using the PIN Method of WPS, make sure you have entered the correct PIN.
  • Page 272 Make sure your server is connected to the network. server. • Make sure the machine is connected to the network. Wrong Date & Time, The Brother machine does not • Make sure the settings to access the SNTP time contact your obtain the time from the SNTP server are configured correctly in Web Based administrator.
  • Page 273: Use The Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows ® )

    > Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows ® Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows Use the Network Connection Repair Tool to fix the Brother machine's network settings. It will assign the correct IP address and Subnet Mask. ®...
  • Page 274: Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings

    Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Print the Network Configuration Report • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer...
  • Page 275: I Cannot Complete The Wireless Network Setup Configuration

    Wi-Fi Direct), try the one-push configuration using WPS (recommended) and set the Brother machine as a G/O. Your Brother machine is Move your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 meter) of the Wi-Fi Direct placed too far from your mobile device when you configure the Wi-Fi Direct network settings.
  • Page 276 Cause Action Interface If you have checked and • Turn your Brother machine off and back on. Then try to configure Wi-Fi Direct tried all of the above, but still the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. cannot complete the Wi-Fi •...
  • Page 277: My Brother Machine Cannot Print Over The Network

    Print the WLAN Report to check the error code on the printed report. Wireless not connected to the wireless network. If you have checked and tried all of the above, but your Brother machine still cannot print, uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it.
  • Page 278 Related Information • Network Problems • Print the WLAN Report • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes ® • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly...
  • Page 279: I Want To Check That My Network Devices Are Working Correctly

    Network Status or Wireless Link Status is Link OK. Configuration Report. Check that you can Ping the Brother machine from your computer using the IP address or Wired/Wireless "ping" the Brother ® the node name in the Windows...
  • Page 280: Other Problems

    EPS data that includes binary. You can print the EPS data at the machine through a network. For help installing the BR-Script3 printer driver through the network, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. The Brother software cannot be installed.
  • Page 281 ® For Windows Server 2012: Hardware and Sound Related Information • Troubleshooting...
  • Page 282: Check The Machine Information

    Home > Troubleshooting > Check the Machine Information Check the Machine Information Follow these instructions to check your Brother machine's serial number and firmware version. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to select the [Machine Info.] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 283 Option Description Print a list of the machine’s internal fonts. Print Font Check your machine's serial number. Serial No. Check your machine's firmware version. Version Check the number of total pages the machine has printed. Page Count Check the percentage of the supplies' life that remains available. Parts Life 3.
  • Page 284: Reset Functions

    Home > Troubleshooting > Reset Functions Reset Functions • Network Reset • Factory Reset...
  • Page 285: Network Reset

    Use the Network Reset function to restore the print server's network settings, such as password and IP address, back to its default factory settings. • Unplug all the interface cables before you perform a Network Reset. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to select the [Reset Menu] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 286: Factory Reset

    Factory Reset Use the Factory Reset function to restore all settings back to the factory settings. Unplug all the interface cables before you perform a Factory Reset. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to select the [Reset Menu] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 287: Routine Maintenance

    Home > Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • Replace Supplies • Clean the Machine • Check the Remaining Life of Parts • Pack and Ship Your Machine...
  • Page 288: Replace Supplies

    Brother collection program. If you choose not to return your used supply, discard the used supply according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have questions, contact your local waste disposal office.
  • Page 289 • Frequency of replacing supplies except toner cartridges will vary depending on the print volume, types of media used, and powering on/off the machine. • Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.
  • Page 290: Replace The Toner Cartridge

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Toner Cartridge Replace the Toner Cartridge 1. Make sure the machine is turned on. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine. 4.
  • Page 291 Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges. Use or attempted use of third party toner and/or cartridges in the Brother machine may cause damage to the machine and/or may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our limited warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that is caused by the use of third party toner and/or cartridges.
  • Page 292 Related Information • Replace Supplies...
  • Page 293: Replace The Drum Unit

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Drum Unit Replace the Drum Unit 1. Make sure the machine is turned on. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine. 4.
  • Page 294 The machine should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. Printing with a non-Brother drum unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the machine itself. Warranty coverage does not apply to problems caused by the use of a non-Brother drum unit.
  • Page 295 • Error and Maintenance Messages • Reset the Drum Counter...
  • Page 296: Reset The Drum Counter

    When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you must reset the drum counter by completing the following steps: IMPORTANT DO NOT reset the drum counter unless you are replacing the drum unit. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Make sure the machine is turned on.
  • Page 297: Clean The Machine

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine Clean the Machine Clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure you clean the inside of the machine. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 298 • Clean the Drum Unit • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers...
  • Page 299: Clean The Touchscreen Lcd

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Touchscreen LCD Clean the Touchscreen LCD Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT IMPORTANT DO NOT use any type of liquid cleaners (including ethanol). 1. Press and hold to turn off the machine. 2.
  • Page 300: Clean The Corona Wire

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Corona Wire Clean the Corona Wire If you have print quality problems or the control panel displays [Drum !] status, clean the corona wire. 1. Open the front cover. 2.
  • Page 301: Clean The Drum Unit

    Clean the Drum Unit If your printout has dots or other repeating marks at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals, the drum may have foreign material, such as glue from a label, stuck on the drum surface. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1.
  • Page 302 10. Use the numbered markers next to the drum roller to find the mark on the drum. For example, a dot in column 2 on the check sheet means that there is a mark in drum region “2”. 11. Turn the edge of the drum unit toward you while looking at the drum surface to find the mark. •...
  • Page 303 12. Wipe the surface of the drum gently with a dry cotton swab until the mark on the surface comes off. NOTE DO NOT clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object or any liquids. 13. Put the toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. Make sure you put the toner cartridge in correctly or it may separate from the drum unit.
  • Page 304 6. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine. 7. Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 8. Turn the drum unit as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the drum unit gear is on the left side. 9.
  • Page 305 10. Turn the edge of the drum unit toward you while looking at the drum surface to find the mark. • To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the surface of the drum unit, only the edge. • You can turn the drum unit gear more easily by pulling down the black levers. When you have finished turning the gear, push the levers back to the original position.
  • Page 306 Make sure you put the toner cartridge in correctly or it may separate from the drum unit. 13. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the machine. 14. Close the front cover of the machine. 15. Press to turn on the machine.
  • Page 307: Clean The Paper Pick-Up Rollers

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers periodically may prevent paper jams by ensuring that paper feeds properly. If you have paper feed problems, clean the pick-up rollers as follows: 1.
  • Page 308: Check The Remaining Life Of Parts

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Check the Remaining Life of Parts Check the Remaining Life of Parts >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [Machine Info.] option, and then press OK. 2. Press a or b to select the [Parts Life] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 309: Pack And Ship Your Machine

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Machine Pack and Ship Your Machine There are two ways to pack and ship your machine. To determine which you should follow, check the machine's original packing material for a toner pad. •...
  • Page 310: Pack The Machine And The Toner Cartridge Together

    4. Pack the machine, the printed materials, and the AC power cord (if applicable) in the original carton with the original packing material as shown. If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your "Exchange"...
  • Page 311 5. Close the carton and tape it shut. 6. If you have a Lower Tray, repack it as shown. Related Information • Pack and Ship Your Machine...
  • Page 312: Pack The Machine And The Toner Cartridge Separately

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Machine > Pack the Machine and the Toner Cartridge Separately Pack the Machine and the Toner Cartridge Separately WARNING • When you move the machine, carry the machine as shown in the illustration below. •...
  • Page 313 9. Pack the machine, the printed materials, and the AC power cord (if applicable) in the original carton with the original packing material as shown. If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your "Exchange"...
  • Page 314 Related Information • Pack and Ship Your Machine...
  • Page 315: Machine Settings

    Home > Machine Settings Machine Settings Customize settings and features, create shortcuts, and work with options displayed on the machine's LCD to make your Brother machine a more efficient work tool. • Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel •...
  • Page 316: Change Machine Settings From The Control Panel

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • General Settings • Settings and Features Tables...
  • Page 317: General Settings

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings General Settings • Adjust the Machine's Volume • Set Sleep Mode Countdown • About Deep Sleep Mode • Set Auto Power Off Mode • Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness •...
  • Page 318 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the Machine's Volume Adjust the Machine's Volume Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT 1. Press [Settings] > [General Setup] > [Volume] > [Beep]. 2. Press a or b to display the [Off], [Low], [Med] or [High] option, and then press the option you want. 3.
  • Page 319 When the machine is in Sleep Mode, it acts as if it is turned off. The machine will wake up and start printing when it receives a print job. Use these instructions to set a time delay (countdown) before the machine enters Sleep Mode. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1.
  • Page 320 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > About Deep Sleep Mode About Deep Sleep Mode If the machine is in Sleep Mode and does not receive any jobs for certain length of time, the machine will automatically enter Deep Sleep Mode.
  • Page 321 • To start printing, press on the control panel and then send a print job. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW Select how long the machine must be in Deep Sleep Mode before it goes into Auto Power Off Mode.
  • Page 322 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, changing the brightness setting may help. 1.
  • Page 323 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT Set how long the LCD backlight stays on after you return to the LCD's Home screen. 1.
  • Page 324 Using the Toner Save feature may reduce toner consumption. When Toner Save is set to on, the print on your documents appears lighter. We DO NOT recommend using the Toner Save feature for printing photo or grayscale images. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1.
  • Page 325 Reduce Printing Noise The Quiet Mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes slower. The factory setting is off. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 326 Change the Language on the LCD Change the LCD language if needed. This feature is not available in some countries. >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW 1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.
  • Page 327: Settings And Features Tables

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables Settings and Features Tables The Settings tables will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine’s programs. •...
  • Page 328 > Access Menus and Change Your Machine's Settings Access Menus and Change Your Machine's Settings Related Models: HL-L6250DW Use the control panel to access the machine's menus and change various settings. 1. Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b.
  • Page 329 Tables > Settings Tables (1 Line LCD models) Settings Tables (1 Line LCD models) Related Models: HL-L6250DW Use these tables to understand the various menus and options that you will use to set your preferences on the machine. [Machine Info.]...
  • Page 330 Level 1 Level 2 Description Separator Tray - Select the tray that contains the paper used as the separator paper, which is inserted between each print job. 2-sided 2-sided Select whether to print on both sides of the paper. Print Single Image For a print job where the last page is a 1-sided image, select the 1-sided Feed option to reduce printing time.
  • Page 331 Level 1 Level 2 Description Interface Auto IF Time Set the time-out period for the auto interface selection. Input Buffer Increase or decrease the input buffer capacity. Delete Storage Macro ID Delete the registered Macro data. Font ID Delete the registered Font data. Format Restore the Macro and Font data of your machine to the default settings.
  • Page 332 Level 1 Level 2 Description Epson FX-850 The Font Pitch menu appears when you choose I012 to I018, I031 to I037 or I097 to I109 in Font No. setting. Font Point Set the font size. The Font Point menu appears when you choose I000 to I011, I019 to I030 or I038 to I096 in Font No.
  • Page 333 Enable or disable the IPv6 protocol. Setup Wizard Configure the wireless network settings using the setup wizard. WLAN Assistant - Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother CD-ROM. Configure your wireless network settings using the one- button push method. WPS w/PIN Code - Configure the wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN code.
  • Page 334 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Description WLAN WLAN Status SSID Display SSID. Comm. Mode Display the current Communication Mode. MAC Address Display the MAC address of the machine. Set to Default - Restore wireless network settings of your machine to the factory settings.
  • Page 335 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Settings Tables (1.8 inch Touchscreen models) Settings Tables (1.8 inch Touchscreen models) Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT [Settings] > [Machine Information] Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Print Settings Print the Printer Settings page.
  • Page 336 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Skip Tray Select a specific tray you do not want to use; if it is loaded with paper of the wrong size. Separator Tray Select the tray that contains the paper used as the separator paper, which is inserted between each print job.
  • Page 337 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Setting Lock Set Password Restrict unauthorized users from changing the machine’s settings. Lock Off⇒On Interface Select Select the interface to use. If you select Auto, the machine changes the interface to USB or Network depending on which interface is receiving data. Auto IF Time Set the time-out period for the auto interface selection.
  • Page 338 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions HP LaserJet Bottom Margin Set the bottom margin distance from the bottom edge of the paper. Lines Set the number of lines on each page. Tray Command Select this setting if a tray mismatch appears when you use the HP drivers. Epson FX-850 Font No.
  • Page 339 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Carbon Menu Copy1 Tray Select the tray you use for Copy1. Copy1 Macro Select a macro for Copy1. Select the tray you use for Copy2 to 8. Copy2 Tray... Copy8 Tray The menu appears when printing two pages or more. Select a macro for Copy2 to 8.
  • Page 340 Setup Wizard Configure the wireless network settings using the setup wizard. WLAN Configure your wireless network settings Assistant using the Brother CD-ROM. Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. WPS w/ PIN Configure the wireless network settings Code using WPS with a PIN code.
  • Page 341 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Descriptions Web Connect Proxy Proxy Connection - Change the web connection settings. Settings Settings Address Port User Name Password Security IPsec IPsec is an optional security feature of the IP protocol that provides authentication and encryption services.
  • Page 342 OneDrive Web services may have been added and service names may have been changed by the provider since this document was published. Google Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com ™ Drive download the Web Connect Guide.
  • Page 343: Change Machine Settings From Your Computer

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Network Management Software and Utilities...
  • Page 344: Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
  • Page 345 • The following explanations are examples. The available functions vary according to the model. General Use this tab to confirm the current status of your Brother machine and to change basic settings, such as the timer settings. Print Use this tab to confirm and change the print settings.
  • Page 346 Related Information • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 347 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Access Web Based Management Access Web Based Management • We recommend using the HTTPS security protocol when configuring settings using Web Based Management.
  • Page 348 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Set a Login Password for Web Based Management Set a Login Password for Web Based Management We recommend setting a login password to prevent unauthorized access to Web Based Management. 1.
  • Page 349: Appendix

    Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Supplies • Accessories...
  • Page 350: Specifications

    Appendix > Specifications Specifications General Specifications Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotographic Laser Printer Memory Capacity Standard • (HL-L6250DW) 256 MB • (HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT) 512 MB LCD (liquid crystal display) • (HL-L6250DW) 16 characters x 1 line • (HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT) 1.8 in. TFT Color Touchscreen LCD...
  • Page 351 ** 11.3 (288) **** 15.6 (396) • (HL-L6400DWT) * 15.7 (400) *** 16.5 (420) **** 15.6 (396) Weights (with supplies) • (HL-L6250DW) 27.3 lb (12.4 kg) • (HL-L6400DW) 29.3 lb (13.3 kg) • (HL-L6400DWT) 37.9 lb (17.2 kg) Noise Level...
  • Page 352 Emulation PCL6, BR-Script3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, PDF version1.7, XPS version HL-L6250DW/HL-L6400DW :You can install up to two Lower Trays 250 sheets (LT-5505) or 520 sheets (LT-6505) or three Lower Trays 250 sheets (LT-5505) HL-L6400DWT :You can install one Lower Tray 250 sheets (LT-5505) or 520 sheets (LT-6505).
  • Page 353 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 ft (2 m). HL-L6250DW/HL-L6400DW/ 14 15 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000Base-T HL-L6400DWT Wireless LAN HL-L6250DW/HL-L6400DW/ IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure/Ad-hoc Mode) HL-L6400DWT IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct) HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT Supported Protocols and Security Features...
  • Page 354 Network Security (Wireless) SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP), SNMP v3 802.1x (LEAP, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP- TTLS), Kerberos, IPSec Wireless Network Security WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (AES) Wireless Certification ™ ™ Wi-Fi Certification Mark License (WPA /WPA2 - Enterprise, Personal), Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Identifier Mark License, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Wi-Fi Direct Computer Requirements Specifications Supported Operating Systems And Software Functions...
  • Page 355 Third party USB ports are not supported. HL-L6250DW/HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT support 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T HL-L6250DW/HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT For the latest driver updates, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. All trademarks, brand and product names are the property of their respective companies.
  • Page 356: How To Enter Text On Your Brother Machine

    Home > Appendix > How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine >> HL-L6250DW >> HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT HL-L6250DW When setting certain options, such as the Network Key, you must enter characters on the machine: •...
  • Page 357 • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast...
  • Page 358: Supplies

    When the time comes to replace supplies, such as the toner or drum, an error message will appear on your machine's control panel or in the Status Monitor. For more information about the supplies for your machine, visit http://www.brother.com/original/index.html or contact your local Brother dealer. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are two separate parts.
  • Page 359: Accessories

    > Accessories Accessories Availability of accessories may vary depending on your country or region. For more information about the accessories for your machine, visit http://www.brother.com/original/index.html or contact your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service. Order No. Item Applicable Models LT-5505...
  • Page 360: Mailbox Unit

    • Sorter: When printing multiple copies, set the printer driver to eject each copy into a different bin. Set your preferences for Stacker (MX Stacker) and Sorter (MX Sorter) in your printer driver or on your Brother machine’s LCD. ®...
  • Page 361 ® • Print Settings (Windows • Print Options (Macintosh)
  • Page 362 Home > Appendix > Accessories > Mailbox Unit > Use Standard Tray When Full Use Standard Tray When Full Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT The Use Std. Tray when full feature allows a large print job to continue printing, even if the Mailbox bins are full. If you select this option in your printer driver, the machine continues the print job, ejecting the remaining pages onto the machine's main output tray when the Mailbox bins are full.
  • Page 363 Home > Appendix > Accessories > Mailbox Unit > Mailbox Continue Mailbox Continue Related Models: HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT If a print job stopped because all the bins are full, the MX (Mailbox) Continue feature allows the machine to resume the print job after you remove the printed pages from any of the printout locations. Setting Description Your machine resumes the print job using the first empty...
  • Page 364 This setting's name is for Windows and may vary for Macintosh depending on your country. Anyone using your Brother machine can send a print job to a specific bin but the administrator must assign the bins to users or groups first.
  • Page 365: Glossary

    Home > Glossary Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. A B C D E G H I L M N O P R S T V W •...
  • Page 366 Home > Glossary • Density • DHCP • DNS Client • DNS Server • Driver Deployment Wizard • Encryption • Gateway • HTTP (Web Server) • HTTPS • IEEE 802.1x • Infrastructure Mode • IP Address • • IPPS • IPsec •...
  • Page 367 Home > Glossary • • • MAC Address • mDNS • NetBIOS Name Resolution • Network Configuration Report • Network Connection Repair Tool • Network Key • Network Shared Printing • Node Name • Open System • PEAP • Peer-to-Peer •...
  • Page 368 Home > Glossary • Settings Tables • Shared Key Cryptosystem • SMTP Client • SMTP over SSL • SMTP-AUTH • SNMP • SNMPv3 • SNTP • SSID • SSL/TLS • Status Monitor • Store Print Log to Network • Subnet Mask •...
  • Page 369 Home > Glossary • WINS Server • WLAN Report • WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication Method •...
  • Page 370 (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Brother wireless machine, it will not be able to connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 371 LAN. BRAdmin Professional 3 can also log activity of Brother devices on your network and export the log data in an HTML, CSV, TXT, or SQL format. For users who want to monitor locally-connected machines, install the Print Auditor Client software on the client computer.
  • Page 372 BRAdmin Professional 3 on the network. This allows the administrator to check items, such as page counts, toner and drum status, and the firmware version. In addition to reporting to Brother network management applications, this utility can email the usage and status information directly to a predefined email address in a CSV or XML file format (SMTP Mail support required).
  • Page 373 (how the data is encrypted as it is sent on the network). If you do not correctly specify these options when you are configuring your Brother wireless machine, it will not be able to connect to the wireless network.
  • Page 374 Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is used to transmit the data between a web server and a web browser. The Brother print server is equipped with a built-in web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings using a web browser.
  • Page 375 IPv6 IPv6 is the next generation Internet protocol. For more information on the IPv6 protocol, go to your model's page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol (LEAP) is a proprietary EAP method developed by Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Page 376 The MAC Address (Ethernet Address) is a unique number assigned for the machine's network interface. mDNS Multicase DNS (mDNS) allows the Brother print server to configure itself to work in an OS X Simple Network Configuration system automatically. NetBIOS Name Resolution Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS) name resolution enables you to obtain the IP address of the other device using its NetBIOS name during the network connection.
  • Page 377 The Node Name is a machine name on the network. This name is often referred to as a NetBIOS name; it will be the name that is registered by the WINS server on your network. Brother recommends the name "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network (where "xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC address / ethernet address.)
  • Page 378 SNMP The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers, routers and Brother network-ready machines. The Brother print server supports SNMPv1, SNMPv2c and SNMPv3. SNMPv3 Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) provides user authentication and data encryption to manage network devices securely.
  • Page 379 Store Print Log to Network The Store Print Log to Network feature allows you to save the print log file from your Brother machine to a network server using CIFS.
  • Page 380 Home > Glossary TKIP ™ Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is one of the encryption methods adopted by WPA to be used in a wireless network. TKIP provides per-packet key mixing, a message integrity check and rekeying mechanism. Vertical Pairing ®...
  • Page 381 ® WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication method enables a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-shared key (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK), which enables the Brother wireless machine to associate with access points using TKIP for WPA- PSK or AES for WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK (WPA-Personal). ™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard that allows the setup of secured wireless networks.
  • Page 382 Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web www.brother.com These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will support only machines purchased in their own countries. USA/CAN...

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