Brother MFC-J6945DW, MFC-J6947DW Setup Guide

Product Safety Guide

MFC-J5845DW / MFC-J5945DW / MFC-J6545DW / MFC-J6945DW

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. Brother shall not be liable for damage caused where the product owner has failed to follow instructions set out in this guide.

Brother Industries, Ltd.

How to use this guide:

1. Read the whole guide before using your product and keep it for later reference.

2. Carefully follow the instructions set out in this guide and always ensure that you follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. If you have concerns about how to use your product after reading this guide, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.

4. To ensure you understand all of the instructions, study the Symbols and Conventions used in the documentation.

NOTE

For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals

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

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.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shock.

Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire.

Prohibition icons indicate actions that must not be performed.

This icon indicates that flammable sprays must not be used.

This icon indicates that organic solvents such as alcohol, or other liquids must not be used.

Bold Bold typeface identifies specific

Italics Italicized style emphasizes an

Courier New

keys on the product's control panel or on the computer screen.

important point or refers you to a related topic.

Text in Courier New font identifies messages on the LCD of the product.

NOTE

• Not all models are available in all countries.

• The illustrations in this guide show the MFC-J6945DW.

Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this product's manuals have been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.

The contents of all manuals and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential)

caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

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. This product should not be used around standing water, including a bathtub, sink, or swimming pool; around appliances containing water, including a refrigerator; or in a wet basement.

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.

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 electrical 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 electrical shock. These or other chemicals may cause the product to malfunction or become discolored.

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 (MFC models only) and a standard AC power outlet or a standard grounded AC power outlet (for Canada and Latin America).

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. 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. Such objects block the access to the power outlet in case of emergency. It is important that the product can be unplugged whenever needed.

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 the product on any tilted/slanted surface. DO NOT tip the product after ink cartridges are installed. Doing so may cause ink spillage and internal damage to the product.

• 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 place anything in front of the product that will block printed pages or received faxes (MFC models only). DO NOT place anything in the path of printed pages or received faxes (MFC models only).

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. 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 AC power outlet, as well as any telephone/RJ-11 (MFC models only) or Ethernet/RJ-45 cables (Network models only) from the product.

DO NOT push objects of any kind into this product through slots or openings in the product, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts.

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

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.

Unplug the power plug regularly to clean it. Use a dry cloth to clean the root of the plug blades and between the blades. If the power plug is plugged into the outlet over a long period, dust accumulates around the plug blades, which may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.

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 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 AC power outlet and contact Brother Authorized Service Personnel.

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.

Use 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 cause an electrical short, which may lead to a fire.

If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, there may be the possibility of an electrical shock. Unplug the product from the AC power outlet and contact Brother Authorized Service Personnel.

DO NOT use this product during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of an electrical shock from lightning.

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 Wireless LAN function only)

DO NOT use the product near any medical electrical equipment. The radio waves emitted from the product may affect medical electrical equipment and cause a malfunction, which may result in accident or injury.

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 jewelry 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. The water or liquid in the container may spill into the product making contact with the electrical parts inside the product, which may cause a fire or electrical shock.

If the product becomes unusually hot, releases smoke, generates any strong smells, or if you accidentally spill any liquid on it, immediately unplug the product from the AC power outlet. Contact Brother Authorized Service Personnel.

Plastic bags are used in the packing of this product. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children, and dispose of them correctly.

(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 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:

• (For Canada and Latin America) This product is equipped with a 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 allow anything to rest on the power cord.

• DO NOT place this product where people might step on the cord.

• DO NOT place this product in a position where the cord is stretched or strained, as it may become worn or frayed.

• DO NOT use the product if the power cord is frayed or damaged. Doing so may cause an electrical shock or fire.

• 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.

• DO NOT use any undesignated cables (or optional devices). Doing so may cause a fire or injuries. Installation must be performed correctly according to the user's guide.

• Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT use any type of extension cord.

• This product should be positioned so that nothing pinches or constricts the power cord.

• DO NOT use any cable that does not meet the applicable cable specifications described in the Quick Setup Guide. Doing so may cause a fire or injuries. If the power cord is provided with this product, use ONLY the provided cord. Installation must be performed correctly as described in the Quick Setup Guide.

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