Product Safety Guide

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Product Safety Guide

D01VBS001-00

USA/CAN

Version F

Using the Documentation A

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 A

The following symbols and conventions are

used throughout the documentation.

WARNING

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.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in damage to property or loss of

product functionality.

NOTE

NOTE specifies the operating environment,

conditions for installation, or special

conditions of use.

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-L6400DW and MFC-L6900DW.

Product Safety Guide A

(HL-L5000D / HL-L5100DN / HL-L5200DW / HL-L5200DWT / HL-L6200DW /

HL-L6200DWT / HL-L6250DW / HL-L6300DW / HL-L6400DW /

HL-L6400DWG / HL-L6400DWT / DCP-L5500DN / DCP-L5600DN /

DCP-L5650DN / MFC-L5700DW / MFC-L5705DW / MFC-L5800DW /

MFC-L5850DW / MFC-L5900DW / MFC-L6700DW / MFC-L6750DW /

MFC-L6800DW / MFC-L6900DW / MFC-L6900DWG)

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to

possible electrical shocks.

Fire Hazard icons alert you to the

possibility of a fire.

Hot Surface icons warn you not to

touch product parts that are hot.

Prohibition icons indicate actions

that must not be performed.

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 (27 pages)

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Product Safety Guide A (HL-L5000D / HL-L5100DN / HL-L5200DW / HL-L5200DWT / HL-L6200DW / HL-L6200DWT / HL-L6250DW / HL-L6300DW / HL-L6400DW / HL-L6400DWG / HL-L6400DWT / DCP-L5500DN / DCP-L5600DN / DCP-L5650DN / MFC-L5700DW / MFC-L5705DW / MFC-L5800DW / MFC-L5850DW / MFC-L5900DW / MFC-L6700DW / MFC-L6750DW / MFC-L6800DW / MFC-L6900DW / MFC-L6900DWG) Using the Documentation A Please read this guide before attempting to operate the product, or before attempting any maintenance.
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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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DO install your product near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In the event of an emergency, easy access to the plug and outlet will allow you to shut off power to the product quickly and completely. Plastic bags are used in the packing of your product. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them properly.
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CAUTION DO NOT place any objects around the product. Such objects block the access to the power outlet in case of emergency. It is important that the product can be unplugged whenever needed. The product may generate odorous gas such as ozone if used for a large volume of printing or used in a poorly ventilated room for multiple hours. In addition, the product emits some chemical substances during the printing. Ensure adequate ventilation for the product to avoid injury or discomfort.
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IMPORTANT • DO NOT place your product next to devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. Doing so may interfere with the operation of the product, causing print quality problems. • 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. • DO NOT connect your product to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
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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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Always make sure the plug is fully inserted. DO NOT use the product or handle the cord if the cord has become worn or frayed. 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 AC power outlet and contact Brother Authorized Service Personnel. DO NOT allow this product to come into contact with water.
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Power Cord Safety: • This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. DO NOT attempt to defeat the purpose of the grounded plug. • DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord; pulling on the middle may cause the cord to separate from the plug. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
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DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire or places susceptible to 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. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth. DO NOT attempt to operate this product when a paper jam or stray pieces of paper are inside the product.
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DO NOT place the following objects on the product. If these objects contact the electrical parts inside the product, it may cause a fire or electric shock. • Metal objects such as a clip or a staple • Precious metal such as a necklace or a ring • Container holding water or liquid such as a glass, a flower vase or a flower pot HOT SURFACE After you have just used the product, some internal parts of the product will be extremely hot.
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CAUTION (HL only) When moving the product, hold it by grasping the handholds at the bottom firmly from the front of the product. (MFC and DCP only) This product is heavy and weighs more than 35.9 lb. (16.3 kg). To prevent possible injuries at least two people should lift the product by holding it from the front and back.
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For your safety, unplug the product from the power outlet when not used for a long time. 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 placing the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly on a clean, flat surface with disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.
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IMPORTANT • 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 could increase the risk of overheating should the product malfunction.
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Important safety instructions A 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save these instructions for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions:  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.
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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. These important safety precautions include the following: 1 DO NOT use this product near water or locations that may become wet, 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 a thunderstorm.
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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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The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity or in
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) Responsible Party: A Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: Mono Laser Printer Model Numbers: HL-L5000D / HL-L5100DN / HL-L5200DW / HL-L5200DWT / HL-L6200DW / HL-L6200DWT / HL-L6250DW / HL-L6300DW / HL-L6400DW / HL-L6400DWG / HL-L6400DWT Product Name: Multi Function Printer Model Numbers: DCP-L5500DN / DCP-L5600DN / DCP
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RF Exposure Notice (USA or Canada only) (Wireless models only) A This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body.
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EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS (Canada only) (MFC only) A NOTICE This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. Le présent materiel est conforme aux spécifications techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada. NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface.
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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 products sold in the USA or Canada only A For products originally sold in the USA or Canada, such products were 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 such product may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries. Using models, originally sold in the USA or Canada, overseas is at your own risk and may void your warranty.
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Trademarks BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server and Active Directory are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. AirPrint, the AirPrint logo, Macintosh, iPad, iPhone, iOS, iPod touch and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
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Open Source Licensing Remarks A This product includes open-source software. Please visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com to view the Open Source Licensing Remarks and Copyright information. Copyright and License A ©2015 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) 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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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. Month of publication: 11/2020 www.brotherearth.