Contents

Online User's Guide HL-L6250DW/HL-L6400DW/HL-L6400DWT
- Table of Contents
- Before You Use Your Brother Machine
  - Applicable Models
  - Definitions of Notes
  - Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada)
  - Trademarks
  - Important Note
- Introduction to Your Brother Machine
  - Before Using Your Machine
  - Front View and Back View
  - Control Panel Overview
  - Touchscreen LCD Overview
  - How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD
  - Access Brother Utilities (Windows)
    - Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows)
- Paper Handling
  - Load Paper
    - Load and Print Using the Paper Tray
      - Load and Print Plain Paper, Letterhead, Colored Paper, Thin Paper and Recycled Paper Using the Paper Tray
      - Load and Print Thick Paper Using the Paper Tray
    - Load and Print Using the Multipurpose Tray (MP Tray)
      - Load and Print Plain Paper, Letterhead, Colored Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the MP Tray
      - Load and Print Thick Paper and Labels Using the MP Tray
      - Load and Print on Envelopes Using the MP Tray
  - Paper Settings
    - Change the Paper Size and Paper Type
    - Change the Check Paper Size Setting
  - Unprintable Area
  - Recommended Print Media
  - Using Special Paper
- Print
  - Print from Your Computer (Windows)
    - Print a Document (Windows)
    - Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows)
    - Print as a Poster (Windows)
    - Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows)
    - Print as a Booklet (Windows)
    - Secure Print (Windows)
    - Use a Macro from Your Computer (Windows)
    - Use a Preset Print Profile (Windows)
      - Create or Delete Your Print Profile (Windows)
    - Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)
      - Configure the Optional Tray Settings (Windows)
    - Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript 3 Language Emulation) (Windows)
    - Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
    - Print Settings (Windows)
  - Print from Your Computer (Macintosh)
    - Print a Document (Macintosh)
    - Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Macintosh)
    - Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Macintosh)
    - Secure Print (Macintosh)
    - Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript 3 language emulation) (Macintosh)
    - Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Macintosh)
    - Print Options (Macintosh)
  - Print One Page Duplicates on Different Types of Paper
  - Cancel a Print Job
  - Test Print
- Network
  - Get Started
    - Supported Basic Network Features
  - Network Management Software and Utilities
    - Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities
  - Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
    - Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
    - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network
    - 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 in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
      - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using a New SSID
      - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using an Existing SSID
    - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard
    - 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
      - Print from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct
      - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
        
        Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method and Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
  - Advanced Network Features
    - Print the Network Configuration Report
    - Print the WLAN Report
      - Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
    - Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management
  - Technical Information for Advanced Users
    - Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only)
      - Configure the Gigabit Ethernet Settings Using Web Based Management
    - Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings
- Security
  - Lock the Machine Settings
    - About Using Setting Lock
      - Set the Setting Lock Password
      - Change the Setting Lock Password
      - Turn On Setting Lock
  - Network Security Features
    - Before Using Network Security Features
    - Secure Function Lock 3.0
      - Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0
      - Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management
      - Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0
      - Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features
      - Register a new ID Card Using Machine's Control Panel
    - Use Active Directory Authentication
      - Introduction to Active Directory Authentication
      - Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management
      - Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication)
    - Use LDAP Authentication
      - Introduction to LDAP Authentication
      - Configure LDAP Authentication Using Web Based Management
      - Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication)
    - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
      - Introduction to SSL/TLS
        
        Brief History of SSL/TLS
        
        Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
      - Certificates and Web Based Management
        
        Supported Security Certificate Features
        
        Create and Install a Certificate
        
        Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate
        
        Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate
        
        Create a Self-signed Certificate
        
        Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights
        
        Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine
        
        Import the Self-signed Certificate
        
        Export the Self-signed Certificate
        
        Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
        
        Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
        
        Install a Certificate on Your Brother 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
      - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management
      - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using BRAdmin Professional 3 (Windows)
      - Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
    - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec
      - Introduction to IPsec
      - Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management
      - Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management
      - Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management
        
        IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template
        
        IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template
        
        Manual Settings for an IPsec Template
    - Send an Email Securely
      - Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management
      - Send an Email with User Authentication
      - Send an Email Securely Using SSL TLS
    - Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network
      - What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication?
      - Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
      - IEEE 802.1x Authentication Methods
    - Store Print Log to Network
      - Store Log to Network Overview
      - Configure the Store Print Log to Network Settings Using Web Based Management
      - Use the Store Print Log to Network's Error Detection Setting
- Mobile/Web Connect
  - Use Web Services from Your Brother Machine
  - Print with Google Cloud Print
  - Print with AirPrint
  - Print with Mopria
  - Print from a Mobile Device
  - Print Using Near-Field Communication (NFC)
- Troubleshooting
  - Error and Maintenance Messages
  - Paper Jams
    - Paper is Jammed in the MP tray
    - 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
    - Paper is Jammed in the Mailbox Unit
  - Printing Problems
  - Improve the Print Quality
  - Network Problems
    - Error Messages
    - Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows)
    - Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings?
    - I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration
    - My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network
    - I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
  - Other Problems
  - Check the Machine Information
  - Reset Functions
    - 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 Touchscreen LCD
    - Clean the Corona Wire
    - Clean the Drum Unit
    - Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers
  - Check the Remaining Life of Parts
  - Pack and Ship Your Machine
    - Pack the Machine and the Toner Cartridge Together
    - Pack the Machine and the Toner Cartridge Separately
  - Replace Periodic Maintenance Parts
- Machine Settings
  - Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
    - General Settings
      - Adjust the Machine's Volume
      - Set Sleep Mode Countdown
      - About Deep Sleep Mode
      - Set Auto Power Off Mode
      - Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness
      - Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On
      - Reduce Toner Consumption
      - Reduce Printing Noise
      - Change the Language on the LCD
    - Settings and Features Tables
      - Access Menus and Change Your Machine's Settings
      - Settings Tables (1 Line LCD models)
      - Settings Tables (1.8 inch Touchscreen models)
      - Features Tables (1.8 inch Touchscreen models)
  - Change Machine Settings from Your Computer
    - Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management
      - What is Web Based Management?
      - Access Web Based Management
      - Set a Login Password for Web Based Management
- Appendix
  - Specifications
  - How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine
  - Supplies
  - Accessories
    - Mailbox Unit
      - Use Standard Tray When Full
      - Mailbox Continue
      - Assign a Mailbox Bin to a User or Group
- Glossary
  - A
    - Active Directory Authentication
    - Ad-Hoc Mode
    - AES
    - APIPA
    - ARP
    - Authentication
  - B
    - BOOTP
    - BRAdmin Light (Windows)
    - BRAdmin Professional 3 (Windows)
    - BRPrint Auditor (Windows)
  - C
    - CA
    - CA Certificate
    - Certificate
    - Channels
    - CIFS
    - CSR
    - Custom Raw Port
  - D
    - Density
    - DHCP
    - DNS Client
    - DNS Server
    - Driver Deployment Wizard
  - E
    - Encryption
  - G
    - Gateway
  - H
    - HTTP (Web Server)
    - HTTPS
  - I
    - IEEE 802.1x
    - Infrastructure Mode
    - IP Address
    - IPP
    - IPPS
    - IPsec
    - IPv6
  - L
    - LEAP
    - LLMNR
    - LPD
    - LPR
  - M
    - MAC Address
    - mDNS
  - N
    - NetBIOS Name Resolution
    - Network Configuration Report
    - Network Connection Repair Tool
    - Network Key
    - Network Shared Printing
    - Node Name
  - O
    - Open System
  - P
    - PEAP
    - Peer-to-Peer
    - Protocols
    - Public Key Cryptosystem
  - R
    - RARP
    - Resolution
  - S
    - Secure Function Lock 3.0
    - Settings Tables
    - Shared Key Cryptosystem
    - SMTP Client
    - SMTP over SSL
    - SMTP-AUTH
    - SNMP
    - SNMPv3
    - SNTP
    - SSID
    - SSL/TLS
    - Status Monitor
    - Store Print Log to Network
    - Subnet Mask
  - T
    - TCP/IP
    - TELNET
    - TKIP
  - V
    - Vertical Pairing
  - W
    - Web Based Management
    - Web Services
    - WEP
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - WINS
    - WINS Server
    - WLAN Report
    - WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Authentication Method
    - WPS

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Brother HL-6250DW Specification

The Brother HL-6250DW Printer is a high-performance monochrome laser printer designed for office environments demanding efficient and reliable printing solutions. This printer boasts a robust printing speed of up to 48 pages per minute, ensuring swift production for high-volume tasks. It offers a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, delivering sharp and clear text and graphics. Connectivity options include wired Ethernet, USB 2.0, and wireless networking, facilitating seamless integration into varied network setups and enabling mobile device printing through AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Wi-Fi Direct.

The HL-6250DW is equipped with an automatic duplex printing feature to optimize paper usage and reduce operational costs. The printer's handling capacity includes a 520-sheet input tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray, accommodating various media types and sizes, from envelopes to legal-sized documents. An additional optional tray can expand capacity by 520 sheets, catering to larger print demands.

With a monthly duty cycle of up to 100,000 pages, this printer is engineered for durability and reliability in high-demand settings. Its 1 GHz processor and 256 MB memory ensure efficient processing of complex print jobs. The intuitive control panel, featuring a backlit LCD, simplifies navigation and configuration of printer settings. Energy Star certification underscores its energy efficiency, contributing to reduced environmental impact and lower energy costs. Overall, the Brother HL-6250DW Printer combines speed, versatility, and network-friendly features to meet the rigorous needs of modern business environments.

Brother HL-6250DW F.A.Q.

How do I connect the Brother HL-6250DW printer to a wireless network?

To connect your Brother HL-6250DW to a wireless network, press the Menu button on the printer, navigate to Network, then WLAN, and select Setup Wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to select your network and enter the password.

What should I do if my Brother HL-6250DW printer is not printing?

Ensure the printer is powered on and connected to the same network as your computer. Check for any error messages on the printer's display. Verify that the printer driver is installed correctly on your computer. If necessary, restart both your router and printer.

How can I perform a factory reset on the Brother HL-6250DW printer?

To perform a factory reset, press the Menu button, navigate to Network, then to Factory Reset. Select Yes to confirm the reset. This will restore all settings to their default values.

How do I replace the toner cartridge in the Brother HL-6250DW printer?

Open the front cover of the printer and remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Push down the green lock lever and remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit. Unpack the new toner cartridge, insert it into the drum unit until it clicks into place, and reinstall the assembly back into the printer.

What maintenance tasks should I regularly perform on my Brother HL-6250DW printer?

Regularly check for firmware updates, clean the printer's exterior and interior with a dry cloth, inspect the paper path for obstructions, and replace the toner and drum unit as needed. Also, ensure the printer is in a dust-free environment.

How can I clear a paper jam in the Brother HL-6250DW printer?

Turn off the printer and open the front cover. Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, and gently pull out any jammed paper. Reinstall the assembly, close the front cover, and turn on the printer.

How do I check the toner level on my Brother HL-6250DW printer?

Press the Menu button, navigate to Information, and select Toner Volume. The display will show the approximate toner levels for each cartridge.

Why is my Brother HL-6250DW printer producing faint prints?

Faint prints can result from low toner levels or clogged nozzles. Check the toner level and replace the cartridge if necessary. If the problem persists, clean the drum unit and ensure the paper type setting matches the paper being used.

How do I update the firmware on my Brother HL-6250DW printer?

Download the latest firmware update from the Brother website. Connect the printer to your computer via USB or ensure it is on the same network. Run the firmware update tool and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

What should I do if the Brother HL-6250DW printer is not connecting to Wi-Fi?

Ensure your Wi-Fi network is operational and the printer is within range. Re-enter the Wi-Fi password if necessary. Restart the printer and router, and try reconnecting using the Wireless Setup Wizard. If the problem persists, check for any interference or update the printer firmware.