Brother DCP-C421W User manual

Product Safety Guide
DCP-T220 / DCP-T226 / DCP-T420W / DCP-C421W / DCP-T425W /
DCP-T426W / DCP-T428W / DCP-T520W / DCP-T720DW /
DCP-T725DW / DCP-T820DW / MFC-T920DW
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. Brother shall not be liable
for damage caused where the product owner has failed to follow
instructions set out in this guide.
How to use this guide:
1. Read the whole guide before using your product. Keep the User's Guide
in a secure place for future 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.
5. CAUTION:
Before using this product, read carefully these instructions for correct
operation.
For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications,
see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals.
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Table of Contents
Symbols and Conventions Used in the Documentation............3
Compilation and Publication Notice............................................4
Choose a Safe Location for Your Product ..................................5
Connect the Product Safely..........................................................7
Use the Product Safely .................................................................9
Important Safety Instructions.....................................................17
Product Warranty & Liability ......................................................18
Trademarks ..................................................................................21
Open Source Licensing Remarks ..............................................21
Copyright and License................................................................21
Brother Customer Service..........................................................21
Unlawful Use of Copying or Scanning Equipment (Products
with scanning function only)......................................................22
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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.
This icon warns you not to
swallow ink.
This icon indicates that the
ink bottle must be held
upright.
Bold Bold typeface identifies
specific keys on the
product's control panel or
on the computer screen.
Italics Italicised style
emphasises an important
point or refers you to a
related topic.
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Couri
er
New
Text in Courier New font
identifies messages on
the LCD of the product.
NOTE
• The illustrations in this guide
show the DCP-T720DW/
MFC-T920DW.
Compilation and Publication Notice
This product's manuals have been compiled and published to provide the
latest product safety information at the time of publication. The information
contained in these manuals may be subject to change.
For the latest manuals, visit us at support.brother.com.
Use only GENUINE brother supplies (ink bottle)
Brother multifunction products are designed to work ink of a particular
specification and work to a level of optimum performance when used
with genuine Brother ink bottle. Brother cannot guarantee this optimum
performance if ink or ink bottle of other specifications are used. Brother
does not therefore recommend the use of ink bottle other than genuine
Brother ink bottle with this product or the refilling of empty ink tank with
ink from other sources. If damage is caused to the print head or other
parts of this product as a result of the use of ink or ink bottle other than
genuine Brother products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability
of those products with this product, any repairs required as a result will
not be covered by the warranty.
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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.
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 deodoriser 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
discoloured.
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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 socket
(MFC models only) and a standard grounded electrical socket.
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 electrical socket 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 tip or turn the product upside down after ink tanks are filled.
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.
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• DO NOT place anything in front of the product that will block received
faxes (MFC models only) or printed pages.
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 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 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.
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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 socket 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 customer
service or your local Brother dealer.
DO NOT drop any metal objects or any type of liquid on the power plug
of the product. It may cause an electrical shock or a fire.
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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.
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 electrical socket and contact Brother customer service or your
local Brother dealer.
DO NOT use this product during a thunderstorm. There may be a
remote risk of an electrical shock from lightning.
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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 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. 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.
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