User Manual

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Version B

USA/CAN

Please 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. Brother shall

not be liable for damage caused where the product owner has failed to follow the instructions set

out in this guide.

Read all of the instructions. Save them for later reference.

Symbols and

conventions used in

the documentation

The following symbols and conventions are

used throughout the documentation.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in

death or serious injuries.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in

minor or moderate injuries.

Important indicates a potentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in

damage to property or loss of product

functionality.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked

on the product.

Note

• Not all models are available in all

countries.

• The illustrations in this guide show the

HL-5470DW and MFC-8510DN.

(HL-6180DW(T) / DCP-8110DN / 8150DN /

8155DN) In USA:

Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at

http://solutions.brother.com/

and click

Manuals on your model page to download the

other manuals.

Product Safety Guide A

(HL-5440D / 5450DN / 5470DW(T) / 6180DW(T) / DCP-8110DN / 8150DN /

8155DN / MFC-8510DN / 8710DW / 8810DW / 8910DW / 8950DW(T))

Prohibition icons indicate actions

that must not be performed.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to

possible electrical shock.

Fire Hazard icons alert you to the

possibility of fire.

Hot Surface icons warn you not to

touch product parts that are hot.

WARNING

CAUTION

Important

Notes tell you how you should

respond to a situation that may arise

or give tips about how the operation

works with other features.

Bold Bold typeface identifies specific

keys on the product’s control

panel or on the computer

screen.

Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes

an important point or refers you

to a related topic.

Courier

New

Text in Courier New font

identifies messages on the

LCD of the product.

Summary of content (22 pages)

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Product Safety Guide A (HL-5440D / 5450DN / 5470DW(T) / 6180DW(T) / DCP-8110DN / 8150DN / 8155DN / MFC-8510DN / 8710DW / 8810DW / 8910DW / 8950DW(T)) Please 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.
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Compilation and Publication A Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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DO NOT place the product near chemicals or in a place where chemicals could be spilled on it. Should chemicals come into contact with the product, there may be a risk of fire or electric shock. In particular, organic solvents or liquids such as benzene, paint thinner, polish remover, or deodorizer may melt or dissolve the plastic cover and/or cables, resulting in a risk of fire or electric shock. These or other chemicals may also cause the product to malfunction or become discolored.
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CAUTION Avoid placing your product in a high-traffic area. If you must place it in a high-traffic area, ensure that the product is in a safe location where it cannot be accidentally knocked-over, which could cause injury to you or others and serious damage to the product. Also ensure that cords are secured so as not to pose a tripping hazard. DO NOT eat the silica gel pack. Please throw away. If ingested seek medical attention immediately. DO NOT place heavy objects on the product.
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To use the product safely A Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. If you do not follow these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. WARNING ELECTRICAL HAZARDS Failure to follow the warnings in this section may create the risk of an electrical shock. In addition, you could create an electrical short, which may create the risk of a fire. There are high voltage electrodes inside the product.
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DO NOT allow this product to come into contact with water. This product should not be used around standing water, including a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool; around appliances containing water, including a refrigerator; or in a wet basement. This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.
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• DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could explode, resulting in injuries. • 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 or electrical shock. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth. For instructions on how to clean the product: uu User's Guide/Basic User's Guide: Routine Maintenance.
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DO NOT inhale the toner powder. If toner powder is inhaled, please follow these steps immediately: • Move to an area with plenty of fresh air. • Gargle and rinse your mouth out with plenty of water. • If you develop a cough or any other symptoms soon after inhaling the toner, consult your doctor immediately. If toner powder is swallowed, rinse your mouth immediately and drink plenty of fresh water to dilute the toner. Then consult your doctor immediately thereafter.
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(DCP-8150DN/8155DN/MFC-8710DW/8810DW/8910DW/8950DW(T) only) This product is heavy and weighs more than 39.7 lb. (18.0 kg) including paper. To prevent possible injuries at least two people should lift the product by holding it from the front and back. If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the product with the Lower Tray as you may be injured or cause damage to the product because it is not attached to the Lower Tray.
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Important DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product. 190°C 374°F Note Lightning and power surges can damage this product. We recommend the use of a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and any telephone (RJ-11) (MFC only) or Ethernet (RJ-45) cable (Network models only) plugged into the product. We DO NOT guarantee the effectiveness of any surge protection device acquired for use with this product.
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Important safety instructions A 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 DO NOT place anything in front of the product that will block received faxes (MFC only) or printed pages. DO NOT place anything in the path of received faxes (MFC only) or printed pages. 5 Wait until pages have exited the product before picking them up.
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Regulation A WARNING (MFC 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, including the following: 1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. 2 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
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Standard telephone and FCC notices (MFC only) A These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only. When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers:  Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up.  Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA.
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If you are not able to solve a problem with your product, call Brother Customer Service. (uu Basic User's Guide: Brother numbers) WARNING For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment. Important • This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the telephone company or connected to party lines.
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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.
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) A This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB–003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
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Laser safety (For 110-120V Models Only) A This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC60825-1:2007 specifications under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser radiation.
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For use in the USA or Canada only A These products are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations (MFC models only) of that country and the power requirements of your product may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries. Using USA or Canada models overseas is at your own risk and may void your warranty.
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Trademarks A The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Outlook and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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Open Source Licensing Remarks A This product includes open-source software. Please visit Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ to view Open Source Licensing Remarks and Copyright information. Copyright and License A ©2012 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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Legal limitations for copying (MFC and DCP only) A Reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability. The listing below is intended to be a guide rather than a complete listing of every possible prohibition. In case of doubt, we suggest that you consult with the appropriate authority or advisor with regard to the specific document.
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