1. Fampidirana
This manual provides essential instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your Brother DCP-L2512D Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the machine to ensure safe and correct operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
The Brother DCP-L2512D is a versatile monochrome laser multifunction device designed for printing, copying, and scanning. It offers high-quality output and efficient performance for home or small office environments.
2. Information momba ny fiarovana
Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
- Do not use the product near water or when you are wet.
- Aza mametraka ny vokatra eo amin'ny sarety, fijoroana, na latabatra tsy milamina.
- Ensure the power cord is routed safely to prevent tripping hazards.
- Only use the power cord supplied with the product.
- Aza manandrana manolo-tena ny vokatra. Alefaso amin'ny mpiasan'ny serivisy mahafeno fepetra ny serivisy rehetra.
- Keep the product away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and humidity.
3. Ny votoatin'ny fonosana
Verify that all components are included in the box:
- Brother DCP-L2512D All-in-One Printer
- Cable herinaratra
- Cartridge Toner Starter
- Drum Unit
- User Manual (ity antontan-taratasy ity)

Image 1: Brother DCP-L2512D Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer. This image shows the compact design of the printer with its main components visible, including the paper tray and control panel.
4. Fametrahana
4.1 Famoahana ny milina
- Esory amin'ny fonosana ny milina.
- Remove all protective tape and packing materials from the exterior and interior of the machine.
4.2 Installing the Toner Cartridge and Drum Unit
- Sokafy ny fonon'ny mpanonta.
- Carefully remove the drum unit assembly from its protective bag.
- Unpack the toner cartridge and gently shake it horizontally several times to distribute the toner evenly.
- Ampidiro tsara ao anaty amponga ny cartridge toner mandra-piraikitra tsara amin'ny toerany.
- Slide the combined toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into the printer until it clicks.
- Akatona ny fonony anoloana.
4.3 Fametahana taratasy
- Esory tanteraka amin'ny milina ilay lovia taratasy.
- Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size you are using (e.g., A4).
- Fan the paper stack well and then load it into the paper tray, print side down. Do not overfill the tray.
- Gently push the paper tray back into the machine.
4.4 Mampifandray ny tadin'ny herinaratra
- Connect the power cord to the AC power outlet on the machine.
- Ampifandraiso amin'ny fivoahana elektrika miorim-paka ny tendrony hafa amin'ny tadin-jiro.
4.5 Fifandraisana amin'ny solosaina
The DCP-L2512D supports Ethernet connectivity.
- Fifandraisana Ethernet: Connect an Ethernet cable from the machine's LAN port to your network router or switch.
- Fifandraisana USB: (Optional, if supported by your specific model variant) Connect a USB cable from the machine to your computer.
4.6 Installing Drivers and Software
- Alefaso ny milina.
- Tsidiho ny fanohanana ofisialin'ny Brother webtranokala ho an'ny faritra misy anao.
- Navigate to the support section for the DCP-L2512D model.
- Download the latest drivers and software package compatible with your operating system.
- Araho ny toromarika eo amin'ny efijery hamita ny fametrahana.
5. Torolàlana miasa
5.1 Fanontam-pirinty
- Hamarino tsara fa mandeha ny mpanonta ary mifandray amin'ny solosainao na ny tambajotrao.
- Sokafy ny antontan-taratasy tianao pirintina amin'ny solosainao.
- Select PIRINTY avy amin'ny menio fampiharana (ohatra, File > Pirinty).
- Mifidiana Brother DCP-L2512D series from the list of available printers.
- Amboary araka izay ilaina ny fikirana fanontana (oh: isan'ny dika mitovy, haben'ny taratasy, fanontana duplex).
- tsindrio PIRINTY.
5.2 Fandikana
- Apetraho midina eo amin'ny fitaratra scanner ilay antontan-taratasy.
- Ao amin'ny tontonana fanaraha-maso ny mpanonta printy, tsindrio ny dika mitovy bokotra.
- Use the arrow keys to select the number of copies.
- mpanao gazety fanombohana hanomboka kopia.
5.3 Scanning
- Apetraho midina eo amin'ny fitaratra scanner ilay antontan-taratasy.
- On your computer, open the scanning software (e.g., Brother iPrint&Scan or other compatible application).
- Select Brother DCP-L2512D series as your scanner.
- Choose your desired scan settings (e.g., resolution, color mode, destination).
- tsindrio Notarafina to start the scanning process.
6. Fikojakojana
6.1 Fanoloana ny Cartridge Toner
When the 'Toner Low' or 'Replace Toner' message appears:
- Sokafy ny fonony anoloana.
- Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.
- Press the green lock lever to separate the toner cartridge from the drum unit.
- Unpack a new toner cartridge and install it into the drum unit until it locks.
- Slide the assembly back into the machine and close the front cover.
6.2 Fanoloana ny Amponga
The drum unit is a consumable item that needs to be replaced periodically. Refer to the machine's display or software for replacement indicators.
- Sokafy ny fonony anoloana.
- Remove the old toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.
- Separate the toner cartridge from the old drum unit.
- Unpack a new drum unit and insert the toner cartridge into it.
- Slide the new assembly into the machine and close the front cover.
- Reset the drum counter through the printer's menu or software.
6.3 Fanadiovana ny milina
Ny fanadiovana tsy tapaka dia manampy amin'ny fitazonana ny kalitaon'ny pirinty ary manalava ny androm-piainan'ny mpanonta pirinty anao.
- ivelany: Wipe the exterior of the machine with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- Glass Scanner: Diovy amin'ny lamba malefaka sy maina ny fitaratra scanner. Raha misy marika mafy loha, ampiasao mpanadio fitaratra kely eo amin'ny lamba (fa tsy mivantana amin'ny fitaratra).
- Tariby Corona: Diovy tsy tapaka ny tariby corona ao anatin'ny amponga amin'ny alàlan'ny fanosehana moramora ny takelaka maitso avy any ankavia miankavanana imbetsaka. Avereno amin'ny toerany voalohany ny takelaka.
7. Famahana olana
This section addresses common issues you might encounter. For more detailed troubleshooting, refer to the Brother support website.
| OLANA | Antony mety hitranga | vahaolana |
|---|---|---|
| Tsy mamaly ny mpanonta | Tapaka ny herinaratra, tapaka ny tariby, olana amin'ny mpamily | Check power and cable connections. Restart printer and computer. Reinstall drivers if necessary. |
| Ratsy kalitao fanontana | Low toner, dirty drum unit, fuser issue | Replace toner cartridge. Clean the corona wire. Replace drum unit if needed. |
| Fitohanana taratasy | Incorrect paper loading, foreign objects, worn rollers | Remove jammed paper carefully. Ensure paper is loaded correctly. Clean paper rollers. |
| Cannot scan | Olana amin'ny rindrambaiko, olana amin'ny fifandraisana | Ensure scanner drivers are installed. Check network/USB connection. Restart scanning application. |
8. Famaritana
| endri-javatra | famaritana |
|---|---|
| Teknolojia pirinty | Laser Monochrome |
| Fanapahan-kevitra fanontana ambony indrindra | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Monochrome Print Speed | 34 Pages per minute (ppm) |
| Fanontam-pirinty duplex | ENY |
| Karazana scanner | Fandriana |
| Maximum Copy Speed (Black & White) | 34 Pages per minute (ppm) |
| Maximum Sheet Capacity | 250 takelaka |
| Karazana Media tohanana | Envelopes, Plain paper, Card stock |
| Haben'ny Media ambony indrindra | A4 |
| Teknolojia fifandraisana | Ethernet |
| Lanja entana | 22.05 kilao (eo ho eo. 10 kg) |
| mpanamboatra | RAHALAHY |
9. Warranty sy fanohanana
Brother products are manufactured to high-quality standards and are backed by a limited warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Brother webtranonkala raha mila fanazavana amin'ny antsipiriany momba ny fiantohana manokana ho an'ny faritra misy anao.
For technical support, driver downloads, FAQs, and additional resources, please visit the official Brother support website. You can typically find support by searching for your model number (DCP-L2512D) on their site.
Webtranokala: www.brother.com