Brother HL1211W - User Manual

Unpack the machine and check the components
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the
correct installation procedure.
NOTE:
•The components included in the box and the AC power plug may differ
depending on your country.
•The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
•The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on the HL‑1210W or
HL‑1212W.
•You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use.
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than
2 metres (6 feet) long.
Remove the packing materials and install the toner cartridge
Load paper in the paper tray
Connect the machine to your computer/mobile device
Connect the power cord and turn on the machine
Inbox/Starter Toner Cartridge
A5 Long Edge Paper Input
Support
CD‑ROM
3
2
4
1
• Windows
®
PC with a CD‑ROM drive, go to step 4A
• Windows
®
PC without a CD‑ROM drive, go to step 4B
• Macintosh, go to step 4B
• Mobile device users with a WPS/AOSS™‑supported access point/router, go to step 4C
Back Front
POWER OFF READY
SLEEP
DEEP SLEEP
WARMING UP
COOLING DOWN
RECEIVING DATA
DATA REMAINING
TONER LOW REPLACE TONER PAPER JAM
DRUM END SOON
REPLACE DRUM
Dimmed 1 second interval 0.5 second interval
Printer LED Indications
Blinking: or ON: OFF:
Adjust the paper guides to fit
the paper being used.
To use A5 Long Edge paper.
Quick Setup Guide
HL‑1210W(E) / HL‑1211W / HL‑1212W
Not all models are available in all countries.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother
Solutions Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals.
Watch our FAQ Videos for help
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Brother HL1211W Specifications

General

Printer Type	Laser
Functionality	Print
Wireless Connectivity	Yes
Print Speed (A4/ppm)	20 ppm
Print Resolution	2400 x 600 dpi
Paper Capacity	150 sheets
Monthly Duty Cycle	10, 000 pages
Dimensions	340 x 238 x 189 mm
Memory	32 MB
Duplex Printing	Manual
Supported Operating Systems	Windows, macOS, Linux
Connectivity	USB, Wireless

Summary

Unpack and Check Components

Component Identification

Identifies key components included in the package such as toner cartridge, CD-ROM, and paper input support.

Important Installation Notes

Provides crucial notes on component variations, model illustrations, and required interface cables for setup.

Basic Setup Procedures

Remove Packing and Install Toner

Instructions for removing packing materials and installing the toner cartridge into the machine.

Load Paper in Tray

Guidance on loading paper into the paper tray, including adjusting paper guides for different paper sizes.

Connect Power and Turn On

Steps for connecting the power cord and powering on the printer, including LED indicator descriptions.

Connect to Computer or Mobile Device

Configuration via CD-ROM (Windows)

Detailed steps for configuring the printer on a Windows PC using the installation CD-ROM.

Configuration Without CD-ROM (Windows;Mac)

Instructions for downloading drivers and software from the Brother Solutions Center for setup.

Wireless Setup for Mobile Devices

Guide for one-push wireless setup using WPS/AOSS™ for mobile devices.

Print from Mobile Devices

Information on downloading the 'Brother iPrint&Scan' app to print from mobile devices.