Product Safety Guide DCP-J1200W / MFC-J4340DW / MFC-J4440DW / MFC-J4540DW 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.
Choose a Safe Location for Your Product WARNING Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 35°C, the humidity is between 20% and 80%, and where there is no condensation. DO NOT expose the product to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, corrosive gasses, moisture, or dust. Doing so may create a risk of an electrical shock, short circuit, or fire, causing damage to the product and/or rendering it inoperable.
Avoid placing your product in a busy area. If you must place it in a busy 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. Ensure that cables and cords leading to the product are secured so as not to pose a tripping hazard. DO NOT place heavy objects on the product. DO NOT place any objects around the product.
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 (Models with the fax function only) and then the power cord from the electrical socket, as well as any telephone/RJ-11 (Models with the fax function only) or Ethernet/RJ-45 cables (Network models only) from the product.
If water, other liquids, or metal objects get inside the product, immediately unplug the product from the electrical socket and contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. 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. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.
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 jewellery 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.
Power Cord Safety: • (MFC-J4340DW/MFC-J4440DW/MFC-J4540DW) This product is equipped with an earthed plug. This plug will only fit into an earthed electrical socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the socket, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete socket. DO NOT attempt to defeat the purpose of the earthed plug. • DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. • DO NOT place this product where people might step on the cord.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations. (MFC-J4340DW/MFC-J4440DW/ MFC-J4540DW) (DCP-J1200W) (MFC-J4340DW/MFC-J4440DW/MFC-J4540DW) 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.
(MFC-J4540DW) Carry the product by sliding your hands into the handhold indentations located on each side of the product. (DCP-J1200W/MFC-J4340DW/MFC-J4440DW) 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.
Moving parts are located in the grey shaded areas shown in the illustration. Keep your hands away from those areas when the parts are moving, or else injury may result. DO NOT remove or damage the caution or warning label inside the product. (MFC-J4340DW/MFC-J4440DW/MFC-J4540DW) (DCP-J1200W) IMPORTANT • A distinct change in the product’s performance may indicate a need for service.
• DO NOT put objects on top of the product. Doing so may cause the product to malfunction. • If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. Important Information for Australia Important Safety Instructions 1.
16. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorised Service Personnel under the following conditions: • When the power cord is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10. DO NOT place anything on top of the power cord including this product. DO NOT allow the power cord to be stepped on. 11. Do not place this product on an unstable surface, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 12.
• Equipment shall be set to ensure that calls are answered between 3 and 30 seconds of receipt of ringing. 7. Many CPE devices have features such as “last number redial” or “memory dial” which depend on a small on-hook line current for the maintenance of memory information. Such terminal devices used with the series connected device may lose their memory functions. 8. Telepermitted equipment only may be connected to the EXT telephone port.
2. Save them for later reference. 3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outside of the product and the scanner glass (for the products with scanning functionality). Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5. Do not place this product near water. 6. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may drop, causing serious damage to the product. 7.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. Product Warranty & Liability Nothing in this guide shall affect any existing product warranty or be construed as granting any additional product warranty. Failure to follow the safety instructions in this guide may invalidate your product’s warranty. WARNING Only use the power cord supplied with this product (if included in the box).
Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking (Taiwan Only) We, Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan Disclaimer This product complies with the Taiwan RoHS Certification Practice. The “Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking” can be download form our website, Visit support.brother.com/g/d/afm4/ and: -> Select a product category -> Select the product model.
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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.