Product Safety Guide MFC-J1010DW / MFC-J1012DW / MFC-J1170DW 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 This icon indicates that flammable sprays must not be used. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. This icon indicates that organic solvents such as alcohol, or other liquids must not be used.
caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication. ©2021 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Choose a Safe Location for Your Product WARNING Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°C and 35°C), the humidity is between 20% and 80%, and where there is no condensation. DO NOT allow this product to come into contact with water.
CAUTION Put your product on a flat, level, stable surface (such as a desk), that is free from vibration and shocks. Put the product near a telephone wall jack (Models with the fax function only) and a standard AC power outlet or a standard grounded AC power outlet (for some countries). DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table, particularly if children are expected to be near the product.
Connect the Product Safely 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.
DO NOT dismantle this product. Dismantling this product could cause a fire or electrical shock. DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Center. DO NOT drop any metal objects or any type of liquid on the power plug of the product. It may cause an electrical shock or a fire.
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. (Models with the Wireless LAN function only) DO NOT use the product near any medical electrical equipment.
(Models with the fax function 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.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations. When changing the tray size from the Legal size to the original size, be careful not to pinch your fingers in the gaps or slots in the bottom of the tray. It may cause injury to you. Be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations. It may cause injury to you.
DO NOT carry the product by holding the areas shown in the illustrations. Doing this may cause the product to slip out of your hands and may result in injury. Only carry the machine by placing your hands under the entire machine. 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.
If the ink contacts your skin or gets into your eye or mouth, follow these steps immediately: • If your skin comes into contact with the ink, wash your skin with water and soap immediately. • If the ink gets into your eye, rinse it with water, and consult your doctor immediately. If left as is, it may cause redness or mild inflammation of the eye. • If the ink gets into your mouth or you swallow it, spit it out, rinse your mouth, and consult your doctor immediately.
the power supply may also delete information from the product's memory, and repeated cycling of the power supply can damage the product. • We recommend that you use our genuine ink cartridges to replace cartridges that come with the device. Non-genuine ink cartridges may cause damage to the print head. They may also result in differences in the colors or storage stability. (Not all non-genuine ink cartridges cause these issues.) • DO NOT put any objects on top of the product.
2. Avoid using this product during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of an electrical shock from lightning. 3. DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. 4. Use only the power cord provided with the product (if included in the box). Read all of the instructions. Save them for later reference. (Models with the fax function only) To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to people; • Use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
• 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. On the back side of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of a standard modular jack, USOC RJ11C.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Supplier's Declaration of Conformity (USA Only) Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: MFC-J1010DW/MFC-J1012DW/MFC-J1170DW comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from a person's body. Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les lignes directrices d'exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC et les règles d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC.
L'indice d'équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à indiquer le nombre maximal de dispositifs qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique. La terminaison d'une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme des IES de tous les dispositifs n'excède pas cinq. For Use in the USA or Canada Only These products are made for use in the USA and Canada only.
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These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will support only machines purchased in their own countries.