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This is a tech-support page dedicated to laser printer users. We’ve come across many printer users who have made us realize the need for a person who can really help in setting up or using laser printers. And the result is the page that you’re on now.

“Which printer should I get for large printing volumes?” If this is your question, then everybody will suggest laser printers. Until now, laser printers are unbeaten in the print volume competition. There are several types of laser printers available in the market. You have to be precise in choosing the best laser printer that meets your requirements. Want to know more about laser printers? Let’s begin the ride!

Key features

Key Features to Look for in
an Office Laser Printer

Functions
of the printer

Connectivity supported
by the printer

Ease of use
and Paper handling

Toner cost and availability
of replacement cartridges

Monochrome or
color

Monthly
duty cycle

TYPES OF PRINTER

Choose from different types
of laser printers

In general, there are different types of laser printers that improve your print quality and productivity. But mainly, the laser printers are classified as:

  • Monochrome laser printer
  • Color laser printer
  • Compact laser printer
  • Multifunctional laser printer

You can choose any one of the printers mentioned above based on your requirements.

  • MONO-LASER PRINTERS

    The mono-laser printers are used for printing single-color on paper. These printers print texts and images from computers by using a beam of light to control the color applied to the paper. It is considered the fastest method in printing, and it can generally produce large numbers of B&W documents than other printers.

  • COLOR-LASER PRINTERS

    Usually, a color-laser printer prints using four toner cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black. These colors are commonly applied to the printouts from one end of the drum and then adhered to the paper.
    The toner cartridges deliver the toner to the photo conducting belt unit and then deliver the toner ink onto the paper.

Unboxing

Unbox the printer

If you are new to the laser printer setup, here are the quick step-by-step instructions.

  • The printer setup starts with unpacking your printer.
  • Next, check the printer components.

    • Unbox
    the printer

    Unbox
  • Remove all the protective tapes and covers from the printer.
  • Remember to recycle the packing materials.

Unbox
the printer

Unbox
Unboxing the printer

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  • Once your printer is ready for the hardware setup, pull out the paper input tray.
  • Slide apart the paper guides.
  • Fan a paper stack well before loading it into the tray.

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  • Adjust the paper stack with the paper guides.
  • Push the tray back into the printer.
  • Remember to lower the paper output tray.

Connection

Connect The cables

  • Using the provided power cord, connect your printer to the power supply.
  • Make sure not to connect the USB cable at this time.
  • Your printer driver wizard will prompt you to establish the connection during the software setup.

    • Connect
    the cables

    Connector
  • Once you have connected the power cable, turn on the printer.
  • Wait for the printer to initialize.
  • Set your basic preferences using the buttons on the printer control panel.

Connect
the cables

Connector
Connect the Cables

Installing
Printer software

Installation
Installing the printer Software

Installation

Installing the printer software

  • Usually, you can install the printer driver on your computer using the provided CD-ROM.
  • If the CD-ROM is not available in the printer package, download the driver from the manufacturer's site.
  • Run the driver file and accept the license agreements.
  • Install the required software by selecting them in the driver installation wizard.
  • Choose your connection type and carry out the instructions in the setup wizard.

    • Installing
    Printer software

    Installation
  • Establish the connection between your printer and computer.
  • Once the connection is made, print a test page.
  • After completing the software setup, verify the printer functionality.

You have now completed the basic printer setup for your laser printer.

Laser printer that has wireless
connectivity

If you have a laser printer that has wireless connectivity, then printing on it is easier. You can connect your wireless device to the laser printer via WPS or Wi-Fi setup wizard for wireless printing. If your laser printer supports Wi-Fi Direct, then there will be no need for a wireless router for wireless printing as your printer provides Wi-Fi.

Using the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS):

  • Before starting, make sure that your router and printer support WPS.
  • On your Dell printer, press and hold the WPS button.
  • Wait until the printer gets into the WPS mode.
  • Within 2 minutes, go to your router and press the WPS button. Hold the button for at least 10 seconds.
  • Wait until your printer is connected to your wireless network.
  • Once the connection is made, print a Settings Report to confirm the wireless setup.

Connecting your Dell printer and computer over a wireless network:

  • Connect your printer to the same wireless network as your Dell laser printer.
  • Download the printer driver from the official Dell site.
  • Run the downloaded file and accept the license agreements.
  • Choose the wireless connection option as your connection type.
  • Follow the instructions in the setup wizard to establish the wireless connection between your devices.
  • After connecting the devices, print a test page to verify the wireless connection.
  • If the printer prints the test page, you have successfully completed the wireless setup for your Dell laser printer.

Samsung laser printer setup

Before starting:

  • Ensure that your Samsung laser printer is turned on.
  • Identify the wireless credentials such as SSID and network key.
  • Next, position your printer close to your wireless router.
  • Connect your computer to your wireless network using the correct wireless credentials.

Wireless setup using the Samsung printer installation package:

  • Download and run the Samsung printer driver on your computer.
  • Accept the license agreements and click Next.
  • If you are setting up the Samsung printer for the first time, select the New Printer option.
  • Next, choose the Wireless option as your connection type.
  • When the setup wizard prompts, connect your printer and computer via a USB cable.
  • Wait for the computer to detect your printer.
  • Once detected, choose your wireless network name from the displayed list.
  • Confirm the wireless credentials and click Next.
  • Once the wireless connection is established, disconnect the USB cable.

You have now completed the wireless setup for your Samsung laser printer.

Before you begin:

  • Verify if your HP LaserJet printer is turned on.
  • Place your printer close to your router.
  • Connect your computer to your local wireless network.
  • Check if you have completed the basic printer setup.

Wireless setup using the HP Easy Start software:

  • On your computer, run the driver installation process by downloading the HP Easy Start software from the official HP site.
  • Click Continue to start the driver setup.
  • Accept the license agreements and click Continue.
  • On the Printer found screen, select the Enable HP Auto Wireless Connect checkbox.
  • If your printer is detected, click Continue and finish the setup.
  • Otherwise, click the My Printer is Not Shown button.
  • Click Continue and select the Wireless network option as your connection type.
  • Select the Laserjet printer option and choose if it has a touchscreen control panel or not.
  • Select the option to perform the wireless setup using a temporary USB cable.
  • Connect your printer and computer via a USB cable.
  • Wait until the printer is detected by the HP Easy Start software.
  • Once the connection is made, the software will configure the wireless settings automatically.
  • Click Continue once your printer is listed on the Printer found screen.
  • Install the required driver by selecting them in the setup wizard.
  • Finally, disconnect the USB cable and check if the wireless connection is stable.

Canon printers are good at wireless connectivity. If your Canon laser printer supports wireless LAN, follow these steps to perform the wireless setup.

Before starting:

  • Ensure that your computer is connected to your wireless network.
  • Verify if you have completed the basic printer setup for your Canon printer.
  • Ensure that the printer is placed close to your wireless router.
  • Make sure that the printer is connected properly to the power supply and then turn it on.

Configuring the wireless settings:

  • On the printer control panel, select the Preferences option from the Settings menu.
  • Choose Network and then enter your administrator password if prompted.
  • Select the Wireless LAN Settings option and choose Yes if you are prompted to enable the wireless LAN.
  • Choose the SSID Settings option and select your wireless network name.
  • Enter the network key or passphrase of your wireless network.
  • Confirm the settings and wait for the printer to connect to your wireless network.

Installing the printer driver:

  • On your computer, run the driver installation process using the Setup CD-ROM or downloaded driver package.
  • In the setup wizard, click the Start Setup button.
  • Choose the Network Connection option as your connection type.
  • Select your printer from the available list.
  • Carry out the instructions in the setup wizard and establish the wireless connection between your printer and computer.
  • Finally, verify the connection by printing a test page.

You have now completed the wireless setup for your Canon laser printer.

If your Brother laser printer supports wireless connectivity, you can use the Wireless Setup Wizard to connect it to your wireless network.

Before starting:

  • Place your printer close to your router.
  • Identify the wireless credentials such as SSID and network key.
  • Turn on your printer and verify if you have completed the basic printer setup.
  • Disconnect the network or USB cable connected to your printer, if any.

Connecting the printer to your wireless network:

  • Go to your printer's control panel and press the Menu button.
  • Select the Network option using the navigation keys and press the OK button.
  • Choose the WLAN option and select Setup Wizard.
  • When the printer shows the 'WLAN Enable?' message on the LCD, select the Yes option to enable the wireless network and start the wireless setup wizard.
  • Wait for the printer to detect the nearby wireless networks.
  • Choose your wireless network name (SSID) from the available list.
  • Input the network key and wait for the printer to get connected to your wireless network.

Connecting your Brother laser printer and computer:

  • Connect your Windows computer exactly to the same wireless network as your Brother printer.
  • Start the driver installation wizard using the Brother installation disc or the downloaded driver package.
  • Agree to the EULA and choose the Wireless network connection option as your connection type.
  • Carry out the on-screen instructions and establish the wireless connection between your printer and computer.
  • Once the connection is made, print a test page to verify it.

You have now completed the wireless setup for your Brother laser printer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What are the bestselling laser printers?

    Here is the list of best-selling laser printers.

    • Canon imageCLASS D570
    • Brother HL-L2350DW
    • HP Neverstop 1001nw
    • HP LaserJet Pro M428fdw
    • Xerox B210DNI
    • Brother HL-L2300D
  • Are laser printers similar to photocopiers?

    In general, copiers and laser printers have a lot in common. However, the difference is in how the image is formed on a photosensitive drum. The laser printers generally use low power to focus the laser beam to scan one line at a time on the drum. In fact, they use a negative process (a spot of light results in a dark mark on the paper).

  • How to improve the life of laser printers?
    • Do regular maintenance.
    • Clean the drum unit.
    • Replace the expended toner cartridges.
    • Use printer-supported media for printing.
    • Update the printer firmware.
    • Update the printer drivers.
  • What are the disadvantages of a laser printer?
    • Laser printers take too much time to warm up.
    • It can't handle a variety of print media like an Inkjet printer.
    • The possibilities of toner leakage are high.
    • Power consumption is high.