Product Safety Guide HL-L8260CDN / HL-L9310CDW / MFC-L8900CDW 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.
Table of Contents Symbols and Conventions Used in the Documentation............................................ 3 Compilation and Publication Notice ............................................................................ 3 Choose a Safe Location for Your Product .................................................................. 4 Connect the Product Safely.......................................................................................... 6 Use the Product Safely .................................
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 Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch product parts that are hot. Prohibition icons indicate actions that must not be performed.
Choose a Safe Location for Your Product WARNING Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 32°C, the humidity is between 20% and 80%, and where there is no condensation. To ensure the high print quality, the maximum ambient temperature we recommend is 32°C. The maximum ambient temperature to safely use this machine is 35°C. 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 Products with scanning function • Place the product on a solid level surface. • DO NOT place this product near or over a radiator or heater.
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 electrical socket, 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 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).
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.
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 electrical shock. • Metal objects such as a clip or a staple • Precious metals such as a necklace or a ring • Containers holding water or liquid such as a glass, a flower vase, or a flower pot HOT SURFACE Immediately after using the product, some internal parts of the product will be extremely hot.
(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 socket. Never install telephone wiring during a thunderstorm. Never install a telephone wall socket 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 3-wire earthed plug.
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. (Products with scanning function only) To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.
DO NOT attempt to dismantle the toner cartridge. If toner powder should leak out, avoid inhaling it or letting it come in contact with your skin. Keep toner cartridges out of the reach of children. If toner powder is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. 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.
• 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 Safety Instructions 1.
• If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 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.
Only use the power cord supplied with this product. Disconnect device This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power completely. Approval Information (MFC Models Only) THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR.
Notes on Using the Wireless Network Models 1. For Wireless LAN Function of the Equipment • Operating frequency: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz • Equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP): ≤ 100 mW • Maximum power spectral density: ≤ 20 dBm / MHz (EIRP) • Carrier frequency tolerance: 20 ppm • Out-of-band emission power (Outside the 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz frequency band) ≤ -80 dBm / Hz (EIRP) • Spurious emission (radiation) power (Outside the range of the corresponding carrier ± 2.
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. Active Directory is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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 ©2017 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.
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.
