Brother DCP-L2500D Quick Setup Manual
Text of the manual
Unpack the machine and check the components
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct
installation procedure.
NOTE:
• The components included in the box and the AC power plug may differ depending on your
country.
• The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on the MFC‑L2700DW.
• You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use.
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE‑T or
100BASE‑TX Fast Ethernet Network.
Remove the packing materials and install the toner cartridge
Load paper in the paper tray
Connect the machine to your computer/mobile device
Connect the power cord and turn on the machine
Select your language (If needed)
(Only for certain models)
A
Drum Unit
(Pre‑installed)
AC Power Cord
(only for certain
models)
Quick Setup Guide
CD‑ROM
B
(For U.K.) (For Others)
Inbox Toner
Cartridge
Telephone Line Cord
(For MFC models)
Product Safety Guide
Basic User's Guide
(only for certain
models)
1. (DCP model)
a. Press Menu.
b. Press ▲ or ▼ to display General Setup, and then press OK.
c. Press ▲ or ▼ to display Local Language, and then press OK.
(MFC model) Press Menu, 0, 0.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language, and then press OK.
3. Press Stop/Exit.
A
B
B
A
A
B
3
5
2
6
1
• Windows® PC with a CD-ROM drive, go to step 6A
• Windows® PC without a CD-ROM drive, go to step 6B
• Macintosh, go to step 6B
• Mobile device users with a WPS/AOSS™-supported access point/router, go to step 6C
Back
Front
Select your country/language
(Initial setup only)
After turning on the machine, you may be required to set your
country or language (depending on your machine).
If required, follow the on-screen instructions.
4
Remove the orange part.
Remove the orange part.
Adjust the paper guides.
Quick Setup Guide
DCP‑L2500D / DCP‑L2520D / DCP‑L2520DW / DCP‑L2540DN /
DCP‑L2540DW / DCP‑L2541DW / MFC‑L2700D / MFC‑L2700DW /
MFC‑L2701D / MFC‑L2701DW / MFC‑L2703DW
Not all models are available in all countries.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother
Solutions Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals.
Watch our FAQ Videos for help with setting up your
Brother machine: solutions.brother.com/videos.
Version A
UK
Configuration using the CD-ROM (Windows®)
Follow the on-screen instructions
to continue installation until either
the Connect the machine or the
Connection Type screen appears.
Finish
6A
Download the full driver and software package from the Brother Solutions Center.
(For Windows®) solutions.brother.com/windows
(For Macintosh) solutions.brother.com/mac
After you download the driver and software package, follow the on-screen instructions until the Connection Type screen appears. Refer to 6A Configuration using the CD-ROM
(Windows®).
If your wireless LAN access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS/AOSS™), you can set up your machine without using a computer.
Connection Type
Print and scan using your mobile device
For USB Connection
For Wired Network Connection
Connect a network cable first.
For Wireless Network Connection
We recommend preparing a USB cable
to use temporarily during the wireless
setup.
Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue
installation.
NOTE:
If connection is unsuccessful, repeat this step.
One-push wireless setup for mobile devices (Wireless models only)
Wireless Network Connection
[Recommended]
Select this option if you have a USB cable to
use temporarily for wireless setup.
Select this option if you do not have a USB cable.
Follow the on-screen
instructions to continue
installation.
NOTE:
If connection is unsuccessful, repeat this step.
Configuration without using the CD-ROM (Windows® without CD-ROM drive or Macintosh)
6C
6B
Finish
Press the WPS or AOSS™ button on your
wireless LAN access point/router.
Press the WiFi button on your machine.
Download “Brother iPrint&Scan” to start using your machine with mobile devices.
solutions.brother.com/ips
Wireless setup is now complete.
NOTE:
Before you can use your machine with your mobile device, download
“Brother iPrint&Scan.”
NOTE:
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to Computer (My Computer).
(For Windows® 8: click the
(File Explorer)
icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double‑click start.exe.
Finish
Connect the machine: Follow
the on-screen instructions to
continue installation.
Connection Type: