HL-2460
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I install an Optional HDD(Hard Disk Drive:HD-6G/HD-EX)?
If you install an optional HDD, you can save macros, print log and fonts on it. You can also select your print job and re-print it through the network.
Make sure that the box contains the following items:
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As indicated above, the HDD installation kit contains 2 Hard Disk cables. For this printer, use the longer of the two cables. The shorter one is for other Brother printer models.
- Turn off the printer power switch, and then unplug the printer. Disconnect the interface cable from the printer.
- Remove the side cover.
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- Loosen the three screws, and then remove the metal plate.
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- Insert the 4 shoulder screws supplied with the HDD unit into the bottom of the HDD.
![](/g/b/img/faqend/faq00002169_000/as_ot/en/6442/screw_hdd1.gif)
- Connect the longer hard disk cable to the HDD with the keyed side facing up.
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- Install the HDD base plate by fitting the 4 Screws into the 4 holes of the metal plate so that the HDD pins point to the rear of the printer, and then secure the plate with the 4 screws.
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- Connect the flat cable to the main controller board.
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- Secure the metal plate with the three screws.
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- Put the side cover back on.
- Reconnect the interface cable (printer cable) to your computer. Plug the printer back in, and then turn on the printer power switch.
- Format the HDD from the control panel.
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