Brother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Laser Printer Instruction Manual

1. Introduzione

The Brother DCP-L2640DW is a compact, high-performance monochrome laser all-in-one printer designed for home offices and small workgroups. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting your printer to ensure optimal performance.

Image 1.1: Brother DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Laser Printer

2. Funzioni chjave

• Funzionalità 3-in-1: Print, copy, and scan capabilities in a compact design.
• Velocità di stampa rapida: Delivers up to 36 pages per minute for efficient task completion.
• Stampa duplex automatica: Built-in two-sided printing to save time and paper.
• 50-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): For efficient multi-page scanning and copying.
• High-Capacity Paper Handling: 250-sheet paper tray plus a manual feed slot for diverse media types.
• Opzioni di cunnessione flessibile: Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, and mobile printing via Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct.
• Sicurezza di rete avanzata: Features like TLS/SSL, SNMP v3, and IP filtering for secure operation.

Image 2.1: Overview of the Brother DCP-L2640DW's key features including print speed, connectivity, and compact design.

3. Ciò chì hè in a scatula

• Brother DCP-L2640DW Monochrome Laser Printer
• Starter Black Toner Cartridge (approx. 700 pages)
• Brother DR830 Drum Unit (approx. 15,000 pages)
• Cordu di alimentazione AC
• Documentation (Quick Setup Guide, Product Safety and Protection Information)

4. Setup

4.1. Unpacking

1. Eliminate cù cura a stampante da u so imballaggio.
2. Eliminate tutti i nastri protettivi è i materiali d'imballaggio da l'esternu è da l'internu di a stampante.

4.2. Toner Cartridge and Drum Unit Installation

1. Aprite a tappa frontale di l'impresora.
2. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the printer.
3. Unpack the new toner cartridge and drum unit.
4. Insert the toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until it locks into place.
5. Slide the green tab on the drum unit from left to right several times to clean the corona wire. Return the tab to the home position.
6. Reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into the printer.
7. Chiudere a tappa frontale.

Image 4.1: The Brother DCP-L2640DW printer with the front cover open, showing the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.

4.3. Connection Power

1. Connect the AC power cord to the printer's power input.
2. Inserite l'altra estremità di u cordone di alimentazione in una presa elettrica messa a terra.
3. Press u buttone di putenza per accende a stampante.

4.4. Initial Setup & Connectivity

Follow the on-screen instructions on the printer's LCD display to complete the initial setup, including language selection and date/time settings.

• Configurazione wireless: Navigate to the network settings on the printer's control panel, select your Wi-Fi network, and enter the password.
• Cunnessione Ethernet: Connect an Ethernet cable from your router or network hub to the printer's Ethernet port.
• Cunnessione USB: Cunnette un cavu USB da u vostru urdinatore à u portu USB di a stampante.
• Installazione di driver: Install the printer drivers from the included CD-ROM or download them from the official Brother support websitu.

5. Operating Instructions

5.1. Printing Documents

1. Load paper into the 250-sheet paper tray or the manual feed slot.
2. From your computer or mobile device, open the document you wish to print.
3. Selezziunate "Stampa" da u menù di l'applicazione.
4. Choose your Brother DCP-L2640DW printer.
5. Adjust print settings (e.g., number of copies, duplex printing) as needed.
6. Cliccate nant'à "Stampa".

5.2. Copia di Documenti

1. Place your document face down on the scanner glass or face up in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
2. Nant'à u pannellu di cuntrollu di a stampante, appughjà u buttone "Copia".
3. Use the arrow keys to select the number of copies or adjust other settings.
4. Press 'Start' to begin copying.

Image 5.1: The Brother DCP-L2640DW highlighting its Automatic Document Feeder for multi-page tasks.

5.3. Scansione di documenti

1. Place your document face down on the scanner glass or face up in the ADF.
2. On the printer's control panel, press the 'Scan' button.
3. Select your desired scan destination (e.g., PC, email, cloud).
4. Adjust scan settings (e.g., resolution, color mode) as needed.
5. Press 'Start' to begin scanning.

5.4. Mobile Printing

The Brother DCP-L2640DW supports various mobile printing solutions:

• Brother Mobile Connect App: Download the app to manage your printer, print, and scan from your smartphone or tablet.
• Apple AirPrint: Print directly from your Apple iOS device without installing drivers.
• Serviziu di stampa Mopria: Print from Mopria-certified Android devices.
• Wi-Fi Direct: Print directly from your mobile device to the printer without needing a router.

Image 5.2: The Brother Mobile Connect App interface, showing options for document print, photo print, scan, copy, and toner monitoring.

6. Mantenimentu

6.1. Toner Replacement

When the toner is low or empty, the printer's display will indicate that the toner cartridge needs to be replaced. Always use genuine Brother toner cartridges for optimal performance and print quality.

Image 6.1: Brother Genuine Ink & Toner packaging, emphasizing reliable compatibility and superior performance.

6.2. Drum Unit Replacement

The drum unit is a separate consumable that needs to be replaced periodically, typically after approximately 15,000 pages. The printer will notify you when it's time to replace the drum unit.

6.3. Pulizia

• Esternu: Asciugate l'esternu di a stampante cù un pannu dolce è senza pelu.
• Scanner Glass: Clean the scanner glass with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with glass cleaner.
• Corona Wire: Regularly clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab.

7. Risoluzione di prublemi

• Inceppamenti di carta: Follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the printer's documentation to clear paper jams from various access points.
• Problemi di cunnessione: Ensure the printer is connected to the correct network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet) or directly to the computer via USB. Restarting the printer and router can often resolve temporary connection problems.
• Qualità di stampa scarsa: Check toner levels, clean the corona wire, and ensure you are using appropriate paper for your print job.
• Missaghji d'errore: Refer to the printer's LCD display for specific error codes and consult the online manual or Brother support for solutions.

8. Specificazioni

9. Garanzia è Support

The Brother DCP-L2640DW Monochrome Laser Printer comes with a Limited Warranty. For specific warranty terms and conditions, please refer to the documentation included with your product or visit the official Brother support websitu.

Per assistenza tecnica, scaricamenti di driver è risorse supplementari, visitate u situ web Supportu fratellu Websitu.