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Brother HL-6180DW User Manual

Brother HL-6180DW
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User’s Guide
Brother Laser Printer
HL-5470DW
HL-6180DW
For visually-impaired users
You can read this manual with Screen Reader ‘text-to-speech’ software.
You must set up the hardware and install the driver before you can use the machine.
Please use the Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. You can find a printed copy in the box.
Please read this User’s Guide thoroughly before you use the machine.
Please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
where you can get product support, the latest driver updates and utilities,
and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
Note: Not all models are available in all countries.
Version 0
ARL/ASA/NZ/SAF/GLF

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Brother HL-6180DW Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorNo
N-up printing2, 4, 9, 16, 25
Duplex printingYes
Print technologyLaser
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)8.5 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)40 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)9 ppm
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, WPA, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2, WPA2-PSK
Maximum duty cycle- pages per month
Recommended duty cycle1000 - 5000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges1
Memory typeDDR2
Processor familyStar Sapphire
Maximum internal memory384 MB
Sound power level (standby)34 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)59 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)54 dB
DisplayLCD
Product colorBlack, Grey
Total input capacity500 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets
Maximum input capacity1050 sheets
Total number of input trays2
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity50 sheets
Custom media width76.2 - 215.9 mm
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm
Custom media length127 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Recycled paper
Paper tray media weight60 - 105 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesLetter
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6
Multi-purpose tray media typesBond paper, Envelopes, Heavyweight paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
AC input voltage220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)0.5 W
Power consumption (standby)4.9 W
Power consumption (printing)701 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)0.8 W
Package weight13.000 g
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)371 x 384 x 288 mm

Summary

Printing Methods

Acceptable Paper and Print Media

Details on types of paper and print media suitable for the machine.

Loading Paper

Instructions for loading paper into the standard and optional lower trays.

Duplex (2-sided) Printing

Guidelines and procedures for printing on both sides of the paper.

Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray)

Instructions for loading paper into the multi-purpose tray.

Driver and Software

Printing a Document

Steps to send print data from your computer to the machine.

Macintosh Operations

Macintosh: Duplex (2-sided) Printing

Instructions for automatic and manual duplex printing on Macintosh.

General Information

Control Panel Overview

Description of the control panel, including LCD, keys, and LEDs.

Network (LAN) Settings

Configuration for wired and wireless network connections, including protocols and security.

Options

Routine Maintenance

Replacing Consumable Items

Overview of consumable items (toner, drum) that need replacement.

Replacing the Toner Cartridge

Instructions for replacing the toner cartridge when it is low or empty.

Replacing the Drum Unit

Instructions for replacing the drum unit when it reaches its end of life.

Cleaning and Checking the Machine

Procedures for cleaning the outside and inside of the machine.

Cleaning the Corona Wire

Instructions for cleaning the corona wire in the drum unit to resolve print issues.

Cleaning the Drum Unit

Steps to clean the drum unit to resolve print quality issues like dots or lines.

Cleaning the Paper Pick-up Roller

Instructions for cleaning pick-up rollers to ensure proper paper feeding.

Troubleshooting

Identifying Your Problem

Initial checks and guidance to identify common machine problems.

Troubleshooting: Machine Does Not Print

Steps to resolve issues when the machine fails to print.

Troubleshooting: Print Quality Issues

Guidance for resolving problems with print quality or incorrect output.

Error and Maintenance Messages

List of common error/maintenance messages, their causes, and actions.

Paper Jams

Steps to clear paper jams in the MP tray, Paper Tray 1, or Tray 2.

Paper Jams in the Duplex Tray

Instructions for clearing paper jams in the duplex tray.

Paper Jams at the Back of the Machine

Steps to clear paper jams that occur behind the back cover.

Paper Jams Inside the Machine

Instructions for clearing paper jams located inside the machine.

If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine

Checklist for common printing problems and their suggested solutions.

Improving the Print Quality

Recommendations for resolving poor print quality issues like faint prints or background shading.

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