Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of fire, electrical shock, burns or suffocation. Brother shall not be liable for damage caused where the product owner has failed to follow the instructions set out in this guide.
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. WARNING Bold Bold typeface identifies WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous specific buttons on the situation which, if not avoided, could result in product’s control panel or on death or serious injuries.
This manual has been compiled and published to provide the latest product safety information at the time of publication. The information contained in this manual may be subject to change. For the latest manual, please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Choose a safe location for your product Put your product on a flat, level, stable surface free from vibration and shocks, such as a desk.
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DO NOT put the product in a location that blocks or obstructs any slot or opening in the product. These slots and openings are provided for ventilation. Blocking the product’s ventilation could create a risk of overheating and/or fire. Instead: •...
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• DO NOT place your product next to sources of interference, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless telephones. Doing so may interfere with the operation of the product's electronic components. • Disruption of power can delete information from the product’s memory.
General precautions WARNING Plastic bags are used in the packing of your product. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these plastic bags away from babies and children. Plastic bags are not toys. • DO NOT put a toner cartridge, a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly, or a waste toner box into a fire.
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Obtain immediate medical attention. Wash out mouth with water and give 200 - 300 ml (half a pint) of water to drink. For more safety information regarding the toners used in your product, please visit the following web address to read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html.
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HOT SURFACE After you have just used the product, some internal parts of the product will be extremely hot. Wait at least 10 minutes for the product to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the product. (MFC and DCP only) This product is heavy and weighs more than 20.0 kg.
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CAUTION (MFC and DCP only) Some areas of the product can cause injury if covers (shaded) are closed with force. Take care when placing your hand in the areas shown in the illustrations, and DO NOT close the covers with force. (MFC and DCP only) To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.
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IMPORTANT DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product. 200°C 390°F 200°C 390°F...
Connecting the product safely WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the product. Before you clean the inside of the product, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first (MFC only) and then the power cord from the electrical socket. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock. DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands.
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Doing so may cause the cord to become worn or frayed. DO NOT use the product if the power cord is frayed or damaged. Doing so may cause an electrical shock or a fire. Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT use any type of extension cord.
WARNING If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, there may be the possibility of an electric shock. Unplug the product from the electrical socket and contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. CAUTION If the product becomes unusually hot, releases smoke, generates any strong smells, or if you accidentally spill any liquid on it, immediately unplug the product from the electrical socket.
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THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR. Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public telecommunication lines in another country.
CE Marking for devices with Wireless LAN (Europe only) (Models with Wireless LAN function only) This product supports Wireless LAN. Disconnect device CAUTION This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off power completely.
Imaging Equipment Voluntary Agreement (This applies to new models placed on the EU market after January 2015.) Brother warrants that service parts will be available for at least five years after the end of production. To obtain service parts, please contact your Brother supplier or dealer.
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Information regarding recycled paper Recycled paper is of the same quality of paper made from original forest sources. Standards governing modern recycled paper ensure that it meets the highest quality requirements for different printing processes. The imaging equipment supplied by the VA signatories is suitable for using with recycled paper meeting the EN 12281:2002 standard.
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Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those...
Visit http://www.brother.com/ for contact information for your local Brother office. Service centre locations For service centres in your country, contact your local Brother Office. Address and telephone contact information for local offices can be found at http://www.brother.com/ by selecting your...
Unlawful use of copying equipment (MFC and DCP only) It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce copies of.