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HL‑B2158W / HL‑B2188DW

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  • Before You Use Your Machine
  • Definitions of Notes
  • Trademarks
  • Open Source Licensing
  • Copyright and License
  • Important Notes
  • Introduction to Your Machine
  • Before Using Your Machine
  • Front View and Back View
  • Control Panel Overview
  • Status Messages (for LCD models)
  • How to Enter Text on Your Machine
  • Access Brother Utilities (Windows)
    • Uninstall the Software and Drivers (Windows)
  • Access Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac)
  • Input/Output Port Locations on Your Machine
  • Paper Handling
  • Load Paper
    • Load Paper in the Paper Tray
      • Change Machine Settings to Print on Preprinted Paper Using the Paper Tray
    • Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
    • Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels Using the Manual Feed Slot
    • Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot
  • Paper Settings
    • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type
    • Change the Check Paper Setting
  • Unprintable Area
  • Recommended Print Media
  • Using Special Paper
  • Print
  • Print from Your Computer (Windows)
    • Print a Document (Windows)
    • Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows)
    • Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)
    • Print Settings (Windows)
    • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
  • Print from Your Computer (Mac)
  • Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot
  • Change Print Settings Using the Control Panel
  • Cancel a Print Job
  • Test Print
  • Network
  • Supported Basic Network Features
  • Configure Network Settings
    • Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel
  • Wireless Network Settings
    • Use the Wireless Network
      • Before Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network
      • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Setup Wizard from Your Computer
      • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard
      • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
      • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
      • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
      • Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network
    • Use Wi-Fi Direct®
      • Wi-Fi Direct Overview
      • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
      • Configure Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the Push Button Method
    • Enable/Disable Wireless LAN
    • Print the WLAN Report
      • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
  • Network Features
    • Enable/Disable Web Based Management Using the Control Panel
    • Print the Network Configuration Report
    • Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings
  • Security
  • Before Using Network Security Features
    • Disable Unnecessary Protocols
  • Configure Certificates for Device Security
    • Supported Security Certificate Features
    • How to Create and Install a Certificate
    • Create a Self-signed Certificate
    • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
      • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
      • Install a Certificate on Your Machine
    • Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key
      • Import a Certificate and Private Key
      • Export the Certificate and Private Key
    • Import and Export a CA Certificate
      • Import a CA Certificate
      • Export a CA Certificate
    • Manage Multiple Certificates
  • Use SSL/TLS
    • Introduction to SSL/TLS
      • Brief History of SSL/TLS
      • Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
    • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
      • Configure a Certificate for SSL/TLS and Available Protocols
      • Access Web Based Management Using SSL/TLS
      • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows Users as Administrators
    • Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
      • Print Documents Using IPPS
  • Use SNMPv3
    • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SNMPv3
  • Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication
    • What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication?
    • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
    • IEEE 802.1x Authentication Methods
  • Send an Email Securely
    • Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management
    • Send an Email with User Authentication
    • Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS
  • Lock the Machine Settings from the Control Panel
    • Setting Lock Overview
      • Set the Setting Lock Password
      • Change the Setting Lock Password
      • Turn Setting Lock On
  • Use Global Network Detection Features
    • Enable Global IP Address Detection
    • Block Communications from the Global Network
  • Mobile Connect
  • AirPrint
    • AirPrint Overview
    • Before Using AirPrint (macOS)
    • Print Using AirPrint
      • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
      • Print Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Mopria™ Print Service
  • Brother Mobile Connect
  • WeChat Print
  • Troubleshooting
  • Error and Maintenance Messages
  • Paper Jams
    • Clear Paper Jams
    • Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray
    • Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine
    • Paper is Jammed inside the Machine
    • Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray
  • Printing Problems
  • Improve the Print Quality
  • Network Problems
    • Error Messages
    • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows)
    • Check Your Machine's Network Settings
    • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine's Network
      • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration
      • My Machine Cannot Print over the Network
      • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
  • AirPrint Problems
  • Other Problems
  • Check the Machine Information
  • Update Your Machine's Firmware
  • Reset Functions
    • Machine Reset
    • Network Reset
    • Factory Reset
  • Routine Maintenance
  • Replace Supplies
    • Replace the Toner Cartridge
    • Replace the Drum Unit
    • Reset the Drum Counter
  • Clean the Machine
    • Clean the Corona Wire
    • Clean the Drum Unit
    • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers
  • Check the Remaining Part Life
  • Pack and Ship Your Machine
  • Machine Settings
  • Check Your Machine's Password
  • Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
    • General Settings
      • Set Sleep Mode Countdown
      • About Deep Sleep Mode
      • Set Auto Power Off Mode
      • Reduce Toner Consumption
      • Reduce Printing Noise
      • Change the Language on the LCD
    • Menu Table (for LCD Models)
      • Access Menus and Change Your Machine's Settings
      • Settings Tables
  • Print a List of Printer Settings
  • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management
    • What is Web Based Management?
    • Access Web Based Management
    • Change the Login Password Using Web Based Management
  • Appendix
  • Specifications
  • Supplies
  • Notice
  • Brother Help and Customer Support
  • Some features are not available depending on the model.

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