Brother HL L2380DW Installation

Brother HL L2380DW Installation

Brother HL L2380DW Unboxing Setup

  • First, open the seal of the Brother HL-L2380DW printer and take the printer and its accessories our of the box.
  • Next, you have to remove all the packing materials present around and inside the printer.
  • Unpack the new toner cartridges that came along with the printer and Brother HL L2380DW Installation them.
  • Make sure you remove the orange part of the toner cartridge before placing it.
  • Also, check if you are inserting it in the correct slot.
  • Pull the input tray from the printer and load plain papers in it. Do not forget to align them before placing.
  • Insert the input tray properly into the printer.
  • The proceeding step is to attach the power cord to the Brother printer and the power outlet.
  • Turn on the Brother HL-L2380DW printer using the Power button.
Brother HL L2380DW Printer Setup
  • Choose the language of your choice as soon as the printer turns on. All information will be displayed in that language only.
  • Download the drivers, Brother HL L2380DW Installation them, and connect the Brother printer to any device

Brother HL L2380DW Driver

  • The driver has to be downloaded from the manufacturer' site.
  • Two types of Brother printer drivers are available: the full driver package and the basic driver.
  • The full driver package comes with all the software and apps necessary for assigning print jobs via any device.
  • Navigate to the Downloads page and select your OS Family and OS Version.
  • You can also make use of the How To Identify Your Operating System(OS)? Option if you want to know how to identify your OS.
  • Tap the OK button and the drivers will be displayed on the next page.
  • Click the Download button available near the suitable file. Once the download procedure is over, Brother HL L2380DW Installation it.

Brother HL L2380DW Manual

  • The manual will help you set up the Brother printer setup and also troubleshoot it when needed.
  • Go to the Manuals page and the manual for different procedures will be available there.
  • Download the manual you want by clicking the Manual Download button.
  • isit the Downloads location and double-click on the manual file to open it.
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Brother HL L2380DW Toner

  • Brother HL-L2380DW uses a black toner cartridge to print your files.
  • It is provided to you while purchasing the Brother printer.
  • You can refill or replace it once it runs out of ink.
  • If you wish to print more than the standard number of pages, then you can make use of high yield toner cartridges.
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Brother HL L2380dw Toner Replacement

Proceed with the steps below to replace the toner.

  • Verify that the Brother hl l2380dw is powered on.
  • Now, access the front and gently take out the toner cartridge and the drum unit assembly out from the brother printer.
  • Now push the green lock lever down.
  • Now, remove the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
  • Take out the new cartridge from the protective cover.
  • Insert the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
  • Gently try to clear the dust in the corona wire inside the drum unit by adjusting the green tab left to right and right to left alternatively.
  • Put back the toner cartridge and the drum unit back into the brother printer.
  • Now, close back the front cover.

Brother HL L2380dw Toner Refill

  • First, open the front door of the Brother hl l2380dw printer.
  • Now by gently pressing the green lock lever, take out the drum unit.
  • Now try to melt a hole on the toner cartridge.
  • Take the new toner ink and shake it well.
  • Place the new toner ink into the hole at a lower angle and bring it back to the vertical position.
  • Refill the toner cartridge slowly by repeating this step three times.
  • Now, clean the whole. Make sure there are no spills.
  • Now fix the whole with a cap by pasting it with silicon glue.
  • Now push the plug into the hole.
  • Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit.
  • Place the drum unit assembly into the Brother printer.

How to Scan on Brother HL L2380dw

  • At first, make sure that you load the documents on the scanner glass.
  • Then, search for the Scan option and press Scan to file.
  • Connect the brother printer to the network by pressing the Up and Down arrow keys.
  • This will show the computer that you want to send the data and then choose the name of the computer.
  • If you want to make changes to the scan settings, select a suitable option.
  • To go with the default scan settings, then you can directly press the Start option.
  • ow, choose Scan settings,
  • Scan type
  • Resolution.
  • File type
  • Scan size
  • Remove Background color.
  • Proceed to press Ok and then press the Start button to start the scanning process.

How to Scan from Brother HL L2380DW to Mac

First, access the control center

  • On the Finder bar, click the option Go and the select for Applications Brother Control Center.
  • Now, you can see an icon placed in the dock while the Control center opens.
  • Now click on the file by holding the Ctrl key on the keyboard.
  • Choose the PDF(*.pdf) in file type by clicking the Device Button.
  • Proceed with the necessary configuration steps.
  • Now, place the documents that you want to scan on the scanner glass.
  • Then, press scan and select To file.
  • Make use of the Up and Down arrow keys to show the computer and select the computer name.
  • Make changes to the scan settings by pressing the Options and choosing your settings.
  • For default scan settings, directly proceed by clicking Start.
  • Then, press the Ok option and select the Scan option so that the Brother printer starts scanning.

Brother HL L2380DW How to Scan Multiple Pages

You can scan multiple pages either from Home mode or Advanced mode on Windows.

  • First, open the document cover of your Brother HL L2380 printer.
  • Load the original document to be scanned on the scanner glass and then close the document cover of your Brother printer.
  • Select the Scan tab and then click the Custom option in the Document Type section.
  • Also, mention the size of the scanned document in the Scan Size section.
  • Click the Custom Settings button to view the Custom Settings window on the screen.
  • Set the scan settings like the resolution and scan type as per your requirement
  • Checkmark the box next to the Manual multi-page scan option to enable the Multi-page Scanning feature and then click the OK button on the bottom of the screen to save the scan settings.
  • Now, select the Scan button on the left panel of the screen to start scanning a multi-page document.
  • Click the Finish button after you finish the scanning operation.
  • You will see the scanned image and then select the Save option on the right panel of the screen to save the scanned image.
  • Otherwise, click Send E-mail to send the scanned image through Brother HL L2380DW installation scan to e-mail.
  • Choose the File Type as JPEG (*.jpg ) and then click the OK button.

Brother HL L2380dw Scan to Email

Proceed with the following steps to use Easy Scan to E-Mail.

  • Click the Apps icon on the home screen of your Brother HL L2380 printer.
  • Do the instructions displayed on the screen and click the OK button.
  • Make sure to agree with the End-User License Agreement and select the OK button.
  • Also, click the OK button when the New Feature window appears on the screen.
  • Now, find the Easy Scan to E-Mail application from the menu.
  • Tap the Easy Scan to E-Mail app to open it.
  • Make sure to choose the recipient’s e-mail address. If you do not save the recipient e-mail address on your Brother printer, register the recipient’s e-mail address.
  • To register the recipient’s e-mail address, go to Register/Delete Account Register Account, and then enter the e-mail address.
  • Do the steps displayed on the screen to complete the recipient registration.
  • Specify the file type and also modify the other scan settings as per your requirement. Now select the OK button to save the settings.
  • Press the OK button when the Set document message displays on the screen and then load the document to be scanned on the scanner glass or the Automatic Feeder Unit.
  • The Brother HL L2380DW installation starts to send the document automatically.

Brother HL L2380dw Wireless Printing

Proceed with the steps below to perform wireless printing.

  • Connect your computer to the wireless network.
  • Download the latest version of the Brother HL L2380 printer driver from the manufacturer site and double-click the downloaded software to install it.
  • Also, make sure to download the P-touch Editor software.
  • Click the Wireless Network Connection option when the connection type window displays on the screen and then select the Next button.
  • The Select Connection window opens, choose the Brother to peer-to-peer Network Printer option, and then click the Next button on the bottom of the screen to proceed with the next step.
  • Select the ‘Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation (Recommended)’ option in the Firewall /AntiVirus detected window and then select the Next button.
  • Now, the Wireless Device Setup wizard displays on the screen.
  • Choose the ‘Yes, I have a USB cable to use for installation’ option and also, choose the SSID or network name from the available list.
  • Click the Yes button to confirm the SSID and do the steps displayed on the screen to finish the Brother HL L2380DW installation.
  • After you install the Brother printer driver, select the Finish button.
  • Now, the Wi-Fi LED will blink. Open the P-touch Editor software.
  • Choose the name of the printer from the list and perform printing wirelessly.

Brother HL L2380dw Google Cloud Print

To perform the Google Cloud Print operation on your Brother HL L2380DW printer, perform the step-by-step instructions given below.

  • Before you begin the Cloud print process, make sure that you have a Google account.
  • If not, then create one to begin the process.
  • Make sure to connect the device and the Brother HL L2380DW printer to the same network.
  • After that, register your Brother printer with your Google account.
  • Open Google Chrome on your Windows system.
  • Navigate to the Settings menu. Select the Show Advanced Settings option.
  • Click the Google Cloud Print option followed by Manage.
  • Now your Brother printer will be displayed on the Devices screen.
  • Click the Register button on the Devices screen.
  • Select the OK button and wait for the registration process to complete.
  • Once it is done, go to the My Device section, and check if your Brother HL L2380DW printer is displayed in the device list.
  • Now, enable the Cloud Print feature on your Android device and then follow the instructions given below.
  • Navigate to the Settings menu on your handheld device, tap the Printing menu followed by the Cloud Print option.
  • Now the Cloud Print feature is enabled successfully on your Android device.
  • Now you can start the Google Cloud Print operation on your Brother printer.
  • Launch Google Chrome on your system, tap the Print button, and select the Brother HL L2380DW printer from the list.
  • Make the required changes and tap the Print button.
  • Now the Brother HL L2380DW installation starts to print the Chrome’s home screen.

Brother HL L2380dw Troubleshooting

The Brother printer technical supports provide troubleshooting steps for each printer issue. The common issues that occurs on the printer are paper jam, ink cartridges issue, printer not supporting the print, scan, or copy operation. You can resolve these issues by performing the troubleshooting instructions given in the user guide. If the Brother HL L2380DW installation issue continues, then contact Brother printer technical support.

Brother HL L2380dw Printer Printing Spots

To fix the Brother HL L2380DW printer printing spots, perform the instructions given below.

  • Usually, this occurs due to loading dirty paper, glue from labels or envelopes, paper clips, or staples.
  • Check if any dirt or foreign particle is stuck inside the drum unit.
  • If so, clean the drum unit by printing 10 black and white copies.
  • After that, clean the drum unit one more time.
  • Usually, cleaning more than one time is required.
  • So to clean the drum unit, get an alcohol or cotton swab moistened with rubbing alcohol.
  • Now, take the drum unit out of the Brother HL L2380DW printer.
  • Lift the front cover of the printer, grasp the drum unit, and slowly pull it out of the Brother HL L2380DW printer.
  • Make sure to remove the drum unit carefully from the Brother HL L2380DW printer.
  • Clean the drum unit using the cotton swab.
  • Before replacing the drum unit, let it dry.
  • Replace the drum unit of the Brother HL L2380DW printer and check if the issue is resolved.
  • If not, then perform the cleaning operation again.
  • If the issue continues even after the cleaning process is done, contact Brother printer technical support.
Brother HL L2380DW troubleshooting

Brother HL L2380dw Scanner Not Working

  • If the Brother HL L2380DW printer is not working or responding to the Print or Scan operation, then follow the troubleshooting procedures to resolve it.
  • Make sure that your Brother HL L2380DW printer is turned On and no error messages are displayed on the touch screen.
  • If you find any error message on the printer screen, then try to identify it, and perform the troubleshooting operation as per the instructions given in the user guide.
  • Check if your Brother HL L2380DW printer is available for the Print operation.
  • To check it, navigate to the Printer Properties section. To open Printer Properties, follow the instructions given below.
  • Click Start Control Panel Hardware & Sound Devices & Printers.
  • Select your Brother HL L2380DW printer from the list, right-click on it, and click the Properties option.
  • Now your Brother Printer Properties dialog box will appear on the screen.
  • Click the General tab, followed by the Print a Test Page button.
  • If the Brother HL L2380DW printer prints the test page successfully, then the issue is resolved.
  • If not, then check whether the Brother HL L2380DW printer driver is installed on your computer or not.
  • If the Brother printer driver is not installed on your system, then go to the official site of the printer manufacturer and download the driver file.
  • Make sure to download the Brother HL L2380DW printer driver matches your operating system.
  • Brother HL L2380DW installation the printer driver on your computer and try a test print.
  • If the issue continues, then contact the Brother printer technical support to fix the issue.

Brother HL L2380DW Not Printing

If the Brother HL L2380 DW printer is not working, it is because the printer is offline, the printer doesn’t work on a wired network, or if the printer doesn’t work on a wireless network. You can follow these guidelines to fix the issues mentioned above.

  • These are the checks that need to be performed to rule out the common causes of these issues.
  • Check whether the Brother printer’s LCD is blank or showing error messages. If it is blank, check whether the device is receiving power. If there are error messages, clear them by referring to the Brother printer’s user manual.
  • You will also need to connect the Brother printer to the computer directly via a USB cable and not a USB hub. Ensure that the Brother HL L2380DW printer is set as default on your computer. Right-click the Brother HL L2380DW printer icon in the Devices list and choose the option that reads Set as default printer. Clear the documents from the print queue by going to the Devices list, right-click the Brother HL L2380DW icon - See what’s printing - Printer - Cancel All Documents. If this Cancel All Documents option is grayed out, click the Open As Administrator option and then click Yes.
  • For wired network issues, check whether the cables connecting the Brother printer and the router are in good condition. If not, replace them immediately. Launch the Network Connection Repair Tool on your computer and use it to resolve network issues.
  • Uninstall the Brother HL L2380DW printer driver and reinstall it on your computer. Ensure that the Brother printer and the computer are connected to the same IP address.
  • On Windows computers, the firewall blocks communication between the Brother printer and the computer. To resolve this Brother HL L2380DW installation issue, disable the firewall temporarily and send the print job.

Brother HL L2380DW Printer Not Connected

Follow these steps if you face any issue with the Brother printer-router connection.

  • Restart the router to which the Brother HL L2380 DW printer is connected and then restart your computer.
  • Ensure that you have the correct password for the Brother HL L2380 DW printer.
  • Use the WPS method to connect the Brother printer and the router.
  • Check whether there is an older conflicting Brother printer driver on your computer. If so, uninstall and re-install the correct printer driver.

Brother HL L2380DW Keeps Going Offline

If the Brother HL L2380DW printer keeps going offline, perform the steps mentioned below.

  • Check whether the Brother printer is connected to the computer directly and not via a power strip. Also, consider connecting the Brother device to the computer directly and not via a USB hub while establishing a wired connection.
  • Set the Brother HL L2380 DW printer as the computer’s default printer, clear the documents from the print queue, and delete duplicates of the Brother printer icon from the Devices list on your computer.
  • Try Brother HL L2380DW installation and reinstalling the Brother HL L2380DW printer driver and check whether that resolves the issue.