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 Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous point or refers you to a related situation which, if not avoided, could result in topic.
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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Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning the product and the scanner glass (MFC and DCP only). DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry, lint-free soft cloth for cleaning. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.
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(MFC only) Use caution when modifying telephone lines. Never touch exposed telephone wiring or terminals unless the telephone line has been unplugged from the wall socket. Never fit telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never fit a telephone wall socket in a location that is wet or may become wet, for example, near a refrigerator or other appliance that produces condensation.
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CAUTION (DCP-L8400CDN / MFC-L8600CDW / MFC-L8650CDW 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.
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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. IMPORTANT DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product.
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. (Example for Australia and New Zealand) 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.
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Important Information for Australia IMPORTANT-For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard threepin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe.
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Important Information for New Zealand IMPORTANT-For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard threepin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe.
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MFC only 1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
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15 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom’s Specifications: There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and ...
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• This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone company or connected to party lines. (MFC only) • Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no...
Brother dealer. 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.
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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.
IEC60825-1:2007 Specification (For 220-240V Models Only) This product is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC60825-1:2007 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. This product has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.
LAN connection CAUTION DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages. Radio interference This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B.
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This will benefit the environment for all. For detailed information, please refer to the following Brother India website: <<http://welcome.brother.com/in-en.html>>...
For WLAN models (Taiwan only) Administrative Regulations on Low Power Radio Waves Radiated Devices Unless granted permission by Taiwan DGT, any company, enterprise or user is not allowed to change the frequency, enhance the transmitting power or alter the original design characteristics or operating functions of an approved low-power radio frequency device.
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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.