Laser Printer Setup Guide
Visual Setup Guide Hardware & Wireless Network
Brother HL-L2350DW Setup Guide
Wireless Monochrome Laser • Control Panel Reference & Network Pairing
MODEL HL-L2350DW
Diagram 1: Printer Control Panel & Key Layout
Top-Left Console
Wi-Fi
WLAN: Setup? ΔYes
Δ
∇
Menu
OK
Back
Go
Wake / Test
1 LCD: 1-line status/menu display
2 Δ / ∇: Scroll SSID letters & options
3 OK Key: Confirm letter or selection
4 Go (3x): Prints Network Config Report
A Primary Method: Control Panel Setup Wizard
Recommended for all 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
STEP 1
Press Menu.
Scroll Δ/∇ to Network → press OK.
LCD: [ Network ]
STEP 2
Scroll to WLAN → press OK.
Select Setup Wizard → press OK.
LCD: [ Setup Wizard ]
STEP 3
On WLAN Enable? press Δ (Yes).
Scroll to your network name (SSID) → press OK.
LCD: [ Searching... ]
STEP 4
Cycle letters with Δ/∇. Press OK per letter.
On Apply? press Δ (Yes).
LCD: [ Connected ]
B Alternative: One-Touch WPS Router Pairing
Fast Push-Button
Printer
1. Hold Wi-Fi Key Press Wi-Fi for 2 sec until LED flashes.
WPS Sync (2 min)
Router
2. Press Router WPS Push physical WPS button on Wi-Fi router.
Verification: How to Print Network Config Report
Diagnostic Check
Press the Go key three times quickly. The printer prints 3 pages showing connection status and the assigned IP.
Expected Status Line: Connection: OK
IP Address Assigned: 192.168.x.x (or DHCP)
Brother HL-L2350DW Manual Companion • Page 1: Wi-Fi Pairing Turn to Page 2 for Computer Setup, Routing & Duplex Printing →
Host Integration Computer Pairing & Duplex Printing
Connecting to PC & Mac
OS Setup • Automatic 2-Sided (Duplex) Configuration • Network Bypass
Windows macOS
Windows 10 / 11 Adding
Auto-Discover
- Connect PC to same Wi-Fi as printer.
- Open Settings (Win+I) → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners.
- Click Add device → select Brother HL-L2350DW series.
Full driver suite: setup.brother.com
Apple macOS Adding
AirPrint
- Connect Mac to same Wi-Fi network.
- Open System Settings → Printers & Scanners.
- Click Add Printer... → select Brother HL-L2350DW → ensure Use is AirPrint → Add.
AirPrint Native: Zero Driver Needed
How to Print in Duplex (Both Sides of Paper)
Automatic Hardware Duplexing
The HL-L2350DW features built-in automatic duplexing: the printer automatically pulls the paper back inside to print the reverse side without manual flipping!
Page 1
Flip on Long Edge
Standard book or report binding. Pages turn side-to-side (recommended default).
Page 1
Flip on Short Edge
Calendar or clipboard style. Pages flip vertically from bottom to top.
In Windows Print Dialog (Ctrl + P):
Select Print on both sides → choose Flip on Long Edge. To make permanent: Printers & Scanners → Brother → Printing Preferences → set 2-Sided to “2-Sided”.
In Mac Print Dialog (Cmd + P):
Check the Two-Sided box (located beside Copies). If hidden, click Show Details → Layout → set Two-Sided to Long-Edge binding. Save under Presets → Save Current Settings.
Connection Method Matrix: Home vs. School Network Routing Choice
Home / Staff Wi-Fi Use standard 2.4 GHz SSID with password. Full wireless printing across all laptops, Chromebooks, and phones.
School Enterprise / Captive Portal If school Wi-Fi has a web login, connect with a USB cable or ask IT to register the printer MAC address.
Quick Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet
| Symptom |
Cause |
Immediate Fix |
| Printer shows "Offline" |
Deep Sleep mode |
Press Go to wake printer. Verify PC is on the same 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. |
| Duplex Paper Jam |
Rear duplex tray obstructed |
Pull out the paper cassette and check the duplex tray at the back of the machine for curled sheets. |
| Factory Network Reset |
Stuck IP or bad Wi-Fi |
Menu → Network → Network Reset → hold Δ for 2 sec. |
Brother HL-L2350DW Manual Companion • Page 2: Computer & Duplex Configuration Official Brother Support: support.brother.com
