FAQs & Troubleshooting
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HL-2170W
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1.
The Drum LED is still on or flashing after I replace the drum unit with a new one.
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The error message "Invalid format for short nick name" appears when printing a document. (Mac OS X 10.5 or greater)
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I am using Windows. When I print a document, the printed page is blank. What should I do?
4.
The error message "No Supported Devices Found" appears on the Brother iPrint&Scan (mobile device).
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The printer cannot print full pages of a document. An error message "PRINT OVERRUN" is printed out.
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How can I configure my printer in a wireless network using SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ or AOSS™?
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Print the Network Configuration List.
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How can I activate/deactivate the Toner Save Mode?
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The printer cannot print full pages of a document. An error message MEMORY FULL is printed.
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I cannot save a file downloaded from the Brother support website (For Windows)
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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).
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Download a file from the "Downloads" section and save it to Windows 8 computer.
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How to identify your Operating System (OS).
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The paper is skewed when it's printed.
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What is the password for the print server when connected to a network? What is the user name and password for web browser access?
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Is there an XML Paper Specification Printer Driver for Windows XP or Windows Server 2003?
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Print a Printer Settings page.
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'Get More Info' option in Windows® 2000 is not working with IPP. What should I do?
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Printouts have a curl or wave.
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When I print from Outlook/ Outlook Express or Internet Explorer, the page does not print as expected. For example, the right or left hand portion of the page is blank or it prints on a separate piece of paper.
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My printed documents are incomplete or a blue screen appears when printing or using PC-FAX after a Windows 10 update (March 2021)
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Cannot print after a Windows 10 update (June 2020)
23.
Use the Universal Printer Driver for PCL
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The message "[file name] can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer." appears on OS X v10.8.x.
25.
I installed drivers from the bundled CD-ROM but I cannot print. (Mac OS X 10.5 or greater)
26.
Change the printer driver settings (Windows/macOS)
27.
The printer status is Offline or Paused.
28.
I just replaced the toner cartridge and the LCD continues to display the message "Toner Low" / "Replace Toner" / "Toner Life End" or the Toner LED is still on or flashing.
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How can I change the printer settings?
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Can I use non-Brother or third party supplies with the Brother machine?