Product Safety Guide HL-L3210CW / HL-L3230CDN / HL-L3230CDW / HL-L3270CDW / HL-L3290CDW / DCP-L3551CDW / MFC-L3710CW / MFC-L3750CDW / MFC-L3770CDW Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Read this guide before attempting to operate the product, or before attempting any maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of personal injury or damage to property, including through fire, electrical shock, burns or suffocation.
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 Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch product parts that are hot. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication. Choose a Safe Location for Your Product WARNING Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 90°F (10°C and 32°C), the humidity is between 20% and 80%, and where there is no condensation. DO NOT place the product near heaters, air conditioners, electrical fans, refrigerators, or water.
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 machine's ventilation could create a risk of overheating and/or fire. Instead: • Keep a minimum gap around the product as shown in the illustration. Products without scanning function 12.6 in (320 mm) 6.0 in (150 mm) 6.0 in (150 mm) 8.7 in (220 mm) Products with scanning function 15.7 in (400 mm) 6.0 in (150 mm) 6.0 in (150 mm) 8.
DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table, particularly if children are expected to be near the product. The product is heavy and may fall, causing injury to you or others and serious damage to the product. For the products with scanning functionality, there is an added risk of injury if the scanner glass should break. Avoid placing your product in a busy area.
There are high-voltage electrodes inside the product. Before you access the inside of the product, including for routine maintenance such as cleaning, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first (MFC models only) and then the power cord from the AC power outlet, as well as any telephone/RJ-11 (MFC models only) or Ethernet/RJ-45 cables (Network models only) from the product.
DO NOT drop any metallic hardware or any type of liquid on the power plug of the product. It may cause an electrical shock or a fire. If water, other liquids, or metal objects get inside the product, immediately unplug the product from the AC power outlet and contact Brother Authorized Service Personnel. This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label (You can find the rating label on your machine). DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter.
FIRE HAZARDS Failure to follow the warnings in this section may create the risk of a fire. DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the product. Doing so could cause a fire. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth. For instructions on how to clean the product, see the Online User's Guide. DO NOT attempt to operate this product when a paper jam or stray pieces of paper are inside the product.
For users with pacemakers: This product generates a weak magnetic field. If you feel anything wrong with the operation of your pacemaker when near the product, move away from the product and consult a doctor immediately. DO NOT place metal objects, such as clips, staples, or jewelry on the product. If these objects contact the electrical parts inside the product, it may cause a fire or electrical shock. DO NOT place a container holding water or liquid on the product.
(MFC models only) Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged from the wall jack. Never install telephone wiring during a thunderstorm. Never install a telephone wall jack in a location that is wet or may become wet, for example, near a refrigerator or other appliance that produces condensation. Power Cord Safety: • This product is equipped with a grounded plug.
(HL-L3290CDW/DCP-L3551CDW/MFC-L3710CW/MFC-L3750CDW/MFC-L3770CDW) To prevent possible injuries, at least two people should lift the product by holding it from the front and back.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations. HL-L3270CDW For your safety, unplug the product from the power outlet when it is not used for a long time.
When multiple devices, including this product, are connected to a computer using USB cables, you may feel an electric charge when you touch metal parts of the product. Some products and/or their cartons contain a silica gel pack. DO NOT eat the silica gel pack; throw it away. If you ingest it, seek medical attention immediately. DO NOT try to open a toner cartridge. If the toner powder leaks out, avoid inhaling it or letting it come in contact with your skin.
• We recommend that you use our genuine toner cartridges to replace cartridges that come with the device. Non-genuine toner cartridges may cause damage to the machine. They may also result in differences in the colors or storage stability. (Not all non-genuine toner cartridges cause these issues.) • DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product. • DO NOT put objects on top of the product. Doing so may cause the product to malfunction.
In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) In Canada: www.brother.ca/support Regulations WARNING (MFC models only) When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to people. These important safety precautions include the following: 1.
IMPORTANT • This product has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA only. • This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone company or connected to party lines. • 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 warranties extended or granted by this document.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, contact Brother Customer Service (see the Online User's Guide: Brother Numbers).
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
(1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment or device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.
power available in foreign countries. Using USA or Canada models overseas is at your own risk and may void your warranty. LAN Connection (Models with Wired LAN Function Only) CAUTION DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages. Trademarks BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Open Source Licensing Remarks This product includes open-source software. Go to the manual download selection of your model’s home page of Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to view the Open Source Licensing Remarks and Copyright Information. Copyright and License ©2018 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. This product includes software developed by the following vendors: ©1983-1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ©2008 Devicescape Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Month of publication: 02/2019 D00WEP001-02 USA/CAN Version B