Brother HL-L2300D Printer
Files and information taken from here:
http://support.brother.com/g/b/producttop.aspx?c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hll2300d_us_eu_as
http://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadlist.aspx?c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hll2300d_us_eu_as&os=128
Files
Step1. Download the tool.(linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz)
The tool will be downloaded into the default "Download" directory.
(The directory location varies depending on your Linux distribution.)
e.g. /home/(LoginName)/Download
Step2. Open a terminal window and go to the directory you downloaded the file to in the last step.
Step3. Enter this command to extract the downloaded file:
Command: gunzip linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*.gz
Step4. Get superuser authorization with the "su" command or "sudo su" command.
Step5. Run the tool:
Command: bash linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-* HL-L2300D
Step6. The driver installation will start. Follow the installation screen directions.
When you see the message "Will you specify the DeviceURI ?",
For USB Users: Choose N(No)
For Network Users: Choose Y(Yes) and DeviceURI.
The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
Once installed, go to Printers, and Select to print Duplex by Default.
Other instructions copied from the Brother site, in case I may need them in the future. But so far, the previous installation of the driver worked as expected. The cupswrapper and package dependencies were downloaded and installed by this bash script linux-brprinter-installer-*.*.*-*. Tested with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
1.1.1. LPR printer driver (deb package)
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- Download LPR driver.
- Login as a superuser ( or use "sudo" option if required).
- Check if pre-required procedures are completed
For Debian/Ubuntu 64bit
- Install the driver.
- Turn on the printer and connect the usb, network or parallel cable.
- Go to the directory where the driver is.
- Install LPR driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
Command : dpkg -i --force-all (lpr-drivername)
- Check if the LPR driver is installed.
Command : dpkg -l | grep Brother
- Confirm/Configure a file according to your connection.
- Check the configuration filename for your distribution.
Example:
openSUSE, Ubuntu, Debian : /etc/printcap
Redhat, fedora, Mandriva : /etc/printcap.local
- Edit the file according to your connection.
For USB Connection (Default)
Check if the parameter of ":lp" is ":lp=/dev/usb/lp0"
For Network Connection
replace ":lp" line to the following 2 lines
:rm=(ip address of your printer)\
:rp=lp\
For Parallel Connection
replace ":lp" line to the following line
:lp=/dev/lp0\
- Restart the print system.
Command (for lpr): /etc/init.d/lpr restart
Command (for lprng) : /etc/init.d/lprng restart
- Try a test print.
1.1.2. CUPSwrapper printer driver (deb package)
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- Login as a superuser ( or use "sudo" option if it is required )
- Check if pre-required procedures are completed
For Debian/Ubuntu 64 bit
For Ubuntu8.04 or greater
- Download drivers
Download LPR driver and cupswrapper driver.
- Install LPR driver and cupswrapper driver
- Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable.
- Open the terminal and go to the directory where the drivers are.
- Install LPR driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i --force-all (lpr-drivername)
- Install cupswrapper driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i --force-all (cupswrapper-drivername)
- Check if the LPR driver and cupswrapper driver are installed
Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -l | grep Brother
- Depending on the connection type you are using (USB or Network), follow one of the steps below.
(for USB Connection)
- Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
- Check if the Device URI of your printer is "usb://Brother/(your printer's model name)"
If the device URI is different from the example above, please go to "Modify Printer" of your printer to select proper device and driver.
If your printer is not listed on "http://localhost:631/printers", please go to "http://localhost:631/admin" and click "Add printer" and select proper device and driver.
(for Network Connection)
-
- Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
- Click "Modify Printer" and set following parameters.
- "LPD/LPR Host or Printer" or "AppSocket/HP JetDirect" | | for Device
|
- lpd://(Your printer's IP address)/binary_p1 | | for Device URI
|
- Brother | | for Make/Manufacturer Selection
|
- Your printer's name | | for Model/Driver Selection |
- Try a test print
Open a text editor, write something and select "print" from the menu.
1.1.3. Generic LPR printer driver (deb package)
[+]
- Download LPR driver.
- Login as a superuser ( or use "sudo" option if required).
- Check if pre-required procedures are completed
For Debian/Ubuntu 64bit
- Install the driver.
- Turn on the printer and connect the usb, network or parallel cable.
- Go to the directory where the driver is.
- Install LPR driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
Command : dpkg -i --force-all (lpr-drivername)
- Check if the LPR driver is installed.
Command : dpkg -l | grep Brother
- Confirm/Configure a file according to your connection.
- Check the configuration filename for your distribution.
Example:
openSUSE, Ubuntu, Debian : /etc/printcap
Redhat, fedora, Mandriva : /etc/printcap.local
- Edit the file according to your connection.
For USB Connection (Default)
Check if the parameter of ":lp" is ":lp=/dev/usb/lp0"
For Network Connection
replace ":lp" line to the following 2 lines
:rm=(ip address of your printer)\
:rp=lp\
For Parallel Connection
replace ":lp" line to the following line
:lp=/dev/lp0\
- Restart the print system.
Command (for lpr): /etc/init.d/lpr restart
Command (for lprng) : /etc/init.d/lprng restart
- Try a test print.
1.1.4. Generic CUPSwrapper printer driver (deb package)
[+]
- Login as a superuser ( or use "sudo" option if it is required )
- Check if pre-required procedures are completed
For Debian/Ubuntu 64 bit
For Ubuntu8.04 or greater
- Download drivers
Download LPR driver and cupswrapper driver.
- Install LPR driver and cupswrapper driver
- Turn on the printer and connect the USB cable.
- Open the terminal and go to the directory where the drivers are.
- Install LPR driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i --force-all (lpr-drivername)
- Install cupswrapper driver.The install process may take some time. Please wait until it is complete.
Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -i --force-all (cupswrapper-drivername)
- Check if the LPR driver and cupswrapper driver are installed
Command (for dpkg) : dpkg -l | grep Brother
- Depending on the connection type you are using (USB or Network), follow one of the steps below.
(for USB Connection)
- Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
- Check if the Device URI of your printer is "usb://Brother/(your printer's model name)"
If the device URI is different from the example above, please go to "Modify Printer" of your printer to select proper device and driver.
If your printer is not listed on "http://localhost:631/printers", please go to "http://localhost:631/admin" and click "Add printer" and select proper device and driver.
(for Network Connection)
-
- Open a web browser and go to "http://localhost:631/printers".
- Click "Modify Printer" and set following parameters.
- "LPD/LPR Host or Printer" or "AppSocket/HP JetDirect" | | for Device
|
- lpd://(Your printer's IP address)/binary_p1 | | for Device URI
|
- Brother | | for Make/Manufacturer Selection
|
- Your printer's name | | for Model/Driver Selection |
- Try a test print
Open a text editor, write something and select "print" from the menu.
Alias names for this page:
Brother