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HL-2170W
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31.
Connect my machine to the wireless network without using the Wireless Setup Wizard (macOS 10.15)
32.
I'm using a Debian based distribution (e.g. Ubuntu, Kubuntu etc). When installing the CUPS Wrapper driver, I get the following error message: "/usr/local/Brother/cupswrapper/cupswrapper[model name]: No such file or directory". (Linux)
33.
I get the "Filter "brlpdwrapper[model name]" for printer "[model name]" not available: No such file or directory" error on Gentoo (Linux)
34.
To install the printer driver easily using a tool. (Linux)
35.
I want to print using CUPS while keeping SELinux enabled. (Linux)
36.
Uninstall printer drivers (Linux)
37.
The Wireless Setup Wizard shows a dialog prompting me to install the Java Runtime Environment and I cannot finish setting up my Brother machine with a network connection (OS X v.10.10.x).
38.
Open the Status Monitor
39.
Download a file from the "Downloads" section and save it to Windows 8 computer.
40.
The message "[file name] can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer." appears on OS X v10.8.x.
41.
What is the difference between the toner cartridge and the drum unit?
42.
I cannot install the driver on Macintosh from the CD-ROM supplied with my Brother machine. (For Mac OS X 10.7 or later)
43.
I cannot connect my machine to the wireless network.
44.
Configure the Brother machine for a wireless network with a network cable using the Installation CD-ROM
45.
The printout is out of alignment or the size of the printed document is reduced when printing the document from Microsoft Word 2010.
46.
Can I print from or scan to Android™ Smartphone?
47.
Change the printer driver settings (Windows/macOS)
48.
I cannot uninstall the printer driver using Printer Driver Uninstall Tool. (For Windows 7 users who use the printer driver with WSD connection only)
49.
Error Message from CD installation in Windows XP : Cannot find file bh21xx.pdd. Please locate the file, occurs during installation. The installation states a file is missing.
50.
I cannot print from the printer in a network-shared environment when using Windows XP SP2 32 bit or Windows Vista 32 bit. What can I do?
51.
Recently, when I print a document from the manual feed slot, my Brother machine is taking more time than usual to start feeding paper. How can I reduce the time it takes to start feeding paper?
52.
Is there an XML Paper Specification Printer Driver for Windows XP or Windows Server 2003?
53.
I'm using Firefox® 2.0 or higher as a web browser. I clicked the "Close this window" button on the page that was opened along with the HTML manual, however the browser window does not close. What can I do?
54.
How can I configure my printer in a wireless network using SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ or AOSS™?
55.
The printer prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage.
56.
Reprint the last print job. (For Windows users only)
57.
How do I print a Test page?
58.
What is the default node name of the Brother Print Server?
59.
I want to use a different Port number other than 631 with Windows 2000/XP, Windows Vista and Windows Server 2003 IPP. What should I do?
60.
Add my Brother machine (the printer driver) using macOS 10.12 - 10.15.