Brother DCP-J125 User manual

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User’s Guide
User’s Guide
PANTONE2728
Advanced User’s Guide
Safety and Legal
Basic User’s Guide

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Please read this booklet before attempting to operate the machine, or before attempting any
maintenance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased risk of fire, electrical
shock, burns or suffocation.
Symbols and
conventions used in
the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the machine.
Note
The illustrations in this guide show the
MFC-J615W.
Safety and Legal 1
DCP-J125/J315W/J515W/J715W
MFC-J220/J265W/J410/J415W/J615W
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
buttons on the machine’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 the Courier New font
identifies messages on the
LCD of the machine.
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 may result in
property-damage-only accidents or loss of
product functionality.
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.
Version A
UK/IRE/GEN

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Compilation and Publication Notice 1
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.
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.

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To use the machine safely 1
WARNING
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 Basic User’s Guide.
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
electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has
been unplugged at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never
install a telephone wall socket in a wet location. (MFC only)
This machine should be connected to an adjacent grounded AC power source within the range
indicated on the rating label.

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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.
This machine 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 defeat the purpose of the grounded plug.
DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a qualified
electrician.
DO NOT attempt to service this machine yourself because opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and may void your warranty. Call your
Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
CAUTION
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 socket and a standard grounded electrical socket.
Choose a dry, well ventilated location where the temperature remains between 10 °C and 35 °C.
Slots and openings in the casing and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the machine and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered.

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Some areas of the machine can cause injury if covers (shaded) are closed with force. Take care
when placing your hand in the areas shown in the illustrations.

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DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the Jam Clear Cover.
If the machine becomes unusually hot, releases smoke, generates any strong smells, or if you
accidentally spill any liquid on it, immediately unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call
your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
If the machine has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, unplug this machine from
the power socket and call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT put objects on top of the machine.
• If the machine 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 machine to normal operation.
• Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in the
documentation supplied with the machine may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Note
• DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. DO NOT place
anything in the path of received faxes. (MFC only)
• Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.

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Product Warranty & Liability 1
Approval Information (MFC only) 1
THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE
FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR.
Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was
originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on
public telecommunication lines in another country.
Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)
(DCP-J315W, DCP-J515W, DCP-J715W, MFC-J220, MFC-J265W,
MFC-J410, MFC-J415W and MFC-J615W only) 1
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements of Directives 1999/5/EC
and 2005/32/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Website.
Please go to http://solutions.brother.com/
-> choose region (eg. Europe)
-> choose country
-> choose your model
-> choose "Manuals"
-> choose Declaration of Conformity (Select Language when required.)

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Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)
(DCP-J125 only) 1
We, Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements of Directives
2004/108/EC, 2006/95/EC and 2005/32/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Website.
Please go to http://solutions.brother.com/
-> choose region (eg. Europe)
-> choose country
-> choose your model
-> choose "Manuals"
-> choose Declaration of Conformity (Select Language when required.)
Radio interference 1
This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. When connecting the
machine to a computer, ensure that you use a USB cable which does not exceed 2 m in length.

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International ENERGY STAR®Qualification Statement 1
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR®Program is to promote the development and
popularization of energy-efficient office equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR®specifications for energy efficiency.
EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 1
This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of
the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place
it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the environment for all.
(European Union only)
European
Union Only