Brother MFC J265W User Manual

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DCP-J125/MFC-J220/J265W/J270W/J410W/J415W/J615W/J630W

Using the documentation

Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.

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WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1

The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.

Bold Bold typeface identifies specific

keys on the machine’s control
panel, 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 machine.

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 may result in
property-damage-only accidents or loss of
product function.

Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shock.

Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.

Read all of instructions. Save them for later
reference.

Please keep the 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.

The illustrations in this guide show the
MFC-J615W.

Version A

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USA/CAN

To use the machine safely 1

WARNING

Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any
maintenance.

DO NOT place the machine near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or devices that
contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.

Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep
these bags away from babies and children.

DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid that contains
alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Refer to Routine maintenance
on the instructions for how to clean the machine.

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 the risk of fire or electric shock. If metal
objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine from the
AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service.

Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has
been unplugged at the wall jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never
install a telephone wall jack in a wet location. (MFC only)

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DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a qualified
electrician.

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:

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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to people;

 DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.

Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.

 There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the

machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first (MFC only) and
then the power cord from the AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.

2 Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself

because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other
risks and may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center.
For the location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call:

In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER

3 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket

in a wet location. (MFC only)

4 Unplug this product from the power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized

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.

5 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the

products plugged into the extension cord DO NOT exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the AC power outlet does not
exceed 15 amperes (USA only). (MFC only)

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CAUTION

The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded
and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective
grounding of the power, consult a qualified electrician.

Never spill liquid of any kind and put metal objects on the plug and/or AC adaptor.

Choosing a location

Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk.
Put the machine near a telephone wall jack and a standard AC power outlet. Choose a location
where the temperature remains between 50 °F and 95 °F (10 °C and 35 °C).

Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk.

Make sure cables leading to the machine do not constitute a trip hazard.

DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive
gasses, moisture or dust.

DO NOT sit on the machine.

Avoid placing your machine on a carpet.

If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately
unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service.

DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine. Doing this may cause injury.

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DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.

DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the Jam Clear Cover.

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