BROTHER HL L2390DW SETUP

The Brother HL L2390DW setup is quite simple and easy than you think. The Brother HL L2390DW printer can print, scan, copy, and supports automatic two-sided printing. This printer also supports wireless connectivity and so you can quickly connect any wireless device using the Wi-Fi Direct or WPS method. If you are setting up the Brother HL L2390DW printer for the first time, follow the quick steps given on this page.

BROTHER HL L2390DW WIRELESS MONOCHROME PRINTER [UNBOXING]

Brother HL L2390DW Setup
  • Unpack your printer first and then take out the box contents.
  • Remove all the protective tapes and covers from the printer.
  • Open the printer's front cover and take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
  • Remove the orange part from the drum and toner cartridge assembly.
  • Refix the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the printer and close the front cover.
  • Pull the paper input tray entirely out from the printer and slide the paper width guides outwards.
  • Fan a stack of legal plain paper and load it into the paper input tray.
  • Make sure to adjust the loaded paper with the paper width guides and push the paper input tray back into the printer.
  • Connect your printer to an electrical outlet using the supplied power cord and turn on the printer by pressing the Power button.
  • Navigate to the printer's control panel, press the Menu button, and select your desired language using the navigation keys.
  • Press OK and start installing the printer software on your computer using the supplied CD-ROM into your computer's CD/DVD drive.
  • After completing the driver installation, verify the printer functionality.

BROTHER HL L2390DW DRIVER DOWNLOAD

A printer driver is a software responsible for the communication between your printer and the computer. The printer driver for your Brother HL L2390DW printer is available on the supplied CD-ROM. If it has been damaged or isn't supported by your computer, click the Driver Download button on this page to download the printer driver.

FOR WINDOWS

Steps to download the Brother HL L2390DW printer's driver from the official Brother site:

  • On your Windows computer, remove any previously installed Brother printer drivers first and then disable any active firewall or antivirus software.
  • Launch the default browser and visit the official Brother site.
  • Input your printer's model number in the search field and hit the Enter key.
  • Choose the option that directs you to the driver download page and click the Downloads tab from the left-side panel.
  • Select your Windows OS and its version from the options given under the Select Your Operating System (OS) section.
  • Click OK and choose the required printer driver from the displayed list.
  • Next, click the Agree to the EULA and Download button to download the printer driver.
  • On your Mac, launch the default browser after ensuring that you have a stable Internet connection.
  • Visit the official Brother site and enter your printer's model number in the search field. Click on your printer's model number from the search result and click the Search button.
  • Choose the option that directs you to the driver download page.
  • Select your macOS and its version from the given options under the Select Your Operating System (OS) section and click OK.
  • Select the Full Driver & Software Package (Recommended) link and click the Agree to the EULA and Download button to download the full-featured printer driver package.
  • Open the downloaded file on your browser's Downloads folder and create a disk image.
  • Double-click the created disk image on the desktop to run the driver installation.

BROTHER HL L2390DW DRIVER INSTALL

  • You can install the Brother HL L2390DW printer driver on your Windows computer using the supplied CD-ROM or downloaded driver package.
  • Open the setup file from the CD drive or double-click the downloaded driver package and extract the installer file.
  • If the device prompts for User Account Control, click the Yes button.
  • Agree to the EULA and choose your connection type from the following options.
  • Wireless connection
  • Wired connection
  • USB connection
  • Establish the connection between your printer and the computer based on the selected connection type and finish the driver installation by following the on-screen instructions.

BROTHER HL L2390DW MANUAL

You can download the Brother HL L2390DW printer's manual by clicking the Manual Download button on this page. However, you can also download it directly from the official Brother site by following these steps.

  • On your Windows computer, close all the running programs and open the default browser.
  • Visit the official Brother site and input your printer's model number in the search field. 
  • Click the Search button and select the option that directs you to the manual download page.
  • Select the required printer manual from the displayed list and click the Download button.
  • The manual will now open as a PDF in your browser's new tab.
  • Click the Download icon in the PDF and save the manual to your computer.
Brother HL L2390DW Manual

BROTHER HL L2390DW WIFI SETUP

Using the WPS Push Button method:

  • Before starting, verify that you have completed the basic printer settings.
  • Place the printer close to your router to avoid connection issues during the wireless setup.
  • Verify that your router has a WPS button. If not, perform the wireless setup using the WPS PIN method or Wi-Fi Direct.
  • Navigate to your printer's control panel and press the Menu button.
  • Select the Network option using the navigation keys and press the OK button.
  • Select WLAN > WPS.
  • Enable the wireless network when you see the 'WLAN Enable?' message.
  • When you see the Start WPS on your wireless access point/router message, press the WPS button on your router to start the WPS operation.
  • Wait for the printer to detect the nearby wireless networks and connect to your wireless network automatically.
  • Once your printer is connected to the wireless network, a confirmation message similar to Connected will be displayed on the LCD panel.
  • Next, connect your Windows computer to the same wireless network and install the printer software.
  • When prompted, make sure to choose the Wireless connection option as your connection type.
  • After completing the driver installation, print a test page remotely from your computer to the printer to verify the wireless connection.

BROTHER HL L2390DW SCAN TO PC

Using the printer's control panel:

  • First, turn on your scanner and connect it to your computer via a standard USB cable or over a wireless network.
  • Next, place the original document on the scanner glass and navigate to the printer's control panel.
  • Press the Scan button and choose the Scan to PC option using the navigation keys.
  • Press the OK button and select the Image option. Press the OK button and choose the destination computer.
  • If you wish to change the scan settings, press the Options or Scan Options button and select the required scan settings.
  • Finally, press the Start button to scan the original and send the scan copy to the connected computer.

BROTHER HL L2390DW SCAN TO MAC

  • Before starting, verify that you have properly installed the Brother Control Center software on your Mac.
  • Connect the printer to your Mac via a USB cable or over a wireless network.
  • Next, place the original document on the scanner glass.
  • Press the Scan button on the printer's control panel.
  • Select the Scan to PC option and press the OK button.
  • Using the navigation keys, select the Image option and press the OK button.
  • If you have connected your printer and the Mac computer to the same wireless network, choose the destination computer from the displayed list.
  • To use the default scan settings, press the Start button to scan your original document and send a scanned copy to your Mac.

BROTHER HL L2390DW SCAN TO EMAIL

Using the printer's control panel:

  • Turn on your printer and connect it to your computer.
  • Load the original document you wish to scan onto the scanner glass.
  • Navigate to the printer's control panel and press the Scan button.
  • Select the Scan to PC option using the navigation keys and press the OK button.
  • Choose the Email option and press the OK button.
  • Select the destination computer if you have connected your printer over a wireless network.
  • Press the Start button to scan the original document and save it as an email attachment to your computer.

BROTHER HL L2390DW SCAN MULTIPLE PAGES

Using the Brother ControlCenter4 software:

  • Turn on the Brother scanner and connect it to your Windows computer.
  • Next, place the first page of the original document you wish to scan on the scanner glass.
  • On your computer, install the Brother Control Center4 software and launch it.
  • Choose your printer's name from the drop-down menu and click the Scan tab.
  • Select the Document Type option and select the option that matches your original.
  • Open the Custom Scan Settings window and select the Continuous Scanning option.
  • Click OK and start scanning your original document.
  • Once the first page of the original document is scanned, place the next page and continue scanning from the Brother Control Center4 software.
  • Repeat the process until you finish scanning your documents.

BROTHER HL L2390DW TONER

  • You can replace the printer's toner cartridge if it is running on low ink.
  • Open the printer's front cover and take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
  • Remove the expended toner cartridge from the drum unit assembly and start unpacking the new cartridge.
  • Remove the protective orange part from the toner cartridge and fix it into the drum unit assembly.
  • Clean your printer's corona wire inside the drum unit by sliding the green tab from left to right.
  • Refix the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the printer and close the front cover.
  • Restart the printer and check the print quality by printing a test page.

BROTHER HL L2390DW TROUBLESHOOTING

If your printer throws out an error message and stops functioning, identify the cause and execute the right troubleshooting steps. For more information, keep reading the troubleshooting instructions for the printer issues given below.

BROTHER HL L2390DW PAPER JAM

When a paper is jammed inside your printer's paper path, locate it and then remove it gently from the printer.

  • To avoid paper jam issues in the future, load only the printer-supported paper into the paper input tray.
  • Also, look at the following places for any paper jam.
  • Paper Tray
  • Output tray
  • The rear side of the printer
  • Drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
  • 2-sided tray
  • Fan the paper stack before loading it into the paper input tray.
  • Configure the correct paper settings on the printer's control panel.
  • If necessary, restart your printer to resolve the paper jam error.

BROTHER HL L2390DW NOT PRINTING

  • Is your Brother HL L2390DW printer not printing any documents? Probably there might be issues with the printer driver. 
  • Verify that you have loaded the paper input tray with the printer supported paper.
  • Ensure that you have set the correct paper settings.
  • Use only a standard USB cable to connect your printer to the computer.
  • Make sure to choose your printer's name from the drop-down menu in the Print dialog box.
  • Click on Properties to open the printer driver and configure the correct print settings.
  • Finally, click OK and select Print in the Print dialog box to check if the problem has been resolved.

BROTHER HL L2390DW SCANNER NOT WORKING

  • If your Brother HL L2390DW scanner is not working properly, check whether you have correctly placed the original document on the scanner glass.
  • Verify the connection between your printer and the computer.
  • If you have connected your printer over a wireless network, check the Wi-Fi connection status.
  • Install a compatible printer driver on your computer.
  • You can use the Brother ControlCenter software or the iPrint& Scan app for scanning.
  • On your Windows computer, click the Start menu and search for Brother Utilities.
  • Choose your scanner name from the pull-down menu and click Scan > Scanners and Cameras.
  • Choose your Brother scanner and click the Properties button.
  • Go to the Events tab and select the Scan/Image Button option from the drop-down menu next to Select an event.
  • Choose the Brother iPrint&Scan option from the drop-down menu next to Start this program.
  • Click OK and try scanning your original document again to check if the problem has been resolved.
  • If the problem persists, check any firewall or antivirus software blocking your scan software.

BROTHER HL L2390DW OFFLINE

  • If your Brother printer's status is offline, check the connection between the printer and the computer.
  • Ensure that your printer is turned on while sending the print job remotely from your computer.
  • On your Windows computer, open the Control Panel and click the Drivers and Printers tab.
  • Right-click on your printer's icon and select the See what's printing option.
  • Cancel all the pending print jobs and click the Printer tab.
  • Deselect the Use Printer Offline option and set your printer as the default printer on your computer.
  • If necessary, restart your printer and try printing a test page to check your printer's status.

BROTHER HL L2390DW NO PC FOUND

  • If your Brother printer couldn’t detect your PC during the scan operation, you might not have configured the Scan to Button settings.
  • Next, download and launch the Brother iPrint&Scan app on your Windows computer.
  • Place the original document correctly onto the scanner glass.
  • In the Brother iPrint&Scan window, select the Scan option and configure the right scan settings.
  • Navigate to the main screen and click the Manage Scan Settings button and select the feature.
  • Choose the required document size, color setting, and scan resolution.
  • Fill in the File, OCR, Image, and E-mail settings.
  • Click OK and try scanning the original document again.