User Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick 
Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure.
Not all models are available in all countries.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions 
Center: support.brother.com/manuals.
MFC-L2717DW / MFC-L2710DW / MFC-L2690DWXL / 
MFC-L2690DW / DCP-L2550DW / HL-L2390DW
Unpack the machine and check the components
NOTE:
•Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center. (USA only): 
support.brother.com/manuals
Los manuales en español de este modelo están disponibles en el Brother Solutions Center. 
(Solamente en los Estados Unidos): support.brother.com/manuals
•The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
•The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
•Interface cables are not included. You must purchase the correct interface cable if you require 
one.
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) 
long.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable. 
•The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-L2710DW.
Remove the packing materials and install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
Load paper in the paper tray
Connect the power cord and turn on the machine
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Back Front
Watch our Video FAQs for 
help with setting up your 
Brother machine: 
support.brother.com/videos.
Adjust the paper 
guides.
Do not exceed this mark.
Telephone Line Cord
(For MFC models)
Brother Installation Disc
Quick Setup Guide
Product Safety Guide
1.  (for DCP models)
a. Press Menu.
b.Press▲or▼todisplay[Initial Setup], and then press OK.
c.Press▲or▼todisplay[Local Language], and then press OK.
(for HL and MFC models)
Press Menu, 0, 0.
2.  Press▲or▼toselectyourlanguage,andthenpressOK.
3.  Press Stop/Exit.
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Remove the orange part. Push firmly.
Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge
Select your language (if needed)
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Configure the machine for faxing (for MFC models only)
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step  .
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NOTE:
•For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
•Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see the Online User’s Guide.
A. Set the date and time
Date
1.  Press Menu, 0, 1, 1.
2.  Enter the last two digits for the year on the 
dial pad, and then press OK.
3.  Enter the two digits for the month on the dial 
pad, and then press OK.
4.  Enter the two digits for the day on the dial 
pad, and then press OK.
Clock Type
1.  Press▲or▼toselect[12h Clock] or 
[24h Clock], and then press OK.
Time
1.  Enter the time using the dial pad, and then 
press OK.
(12h Clock only) 
Press▲or▼toselect[AM] or [PM], and 
then press OK.
2.  Press Stop/Exit. 
B. Set the Station ID
1.  Press Menu, 0, 2.
2.  Set your fax or telephone number and your 
name.
Connect the telephone line cord 
(for MFC models only)
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, 
go to step 
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Toner Cartridge Replacement
(For MFC-L2690DWXL model)
Use the toner cartridge 
that is pre-installed 
in the drum unit first.
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