Online User's Guide

HL‑B2158W / HL‑B2188DW

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• Definitions of Notes
• Trademarks
• Open Source Licensing
• Copyright and License
• Important Notes

• 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

• 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 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Specifications
• Supplies
• Notice
• Brother Help and Customer Support

• Some features are not available depending on the model.

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