Brother HL-4140CN User manual

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

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Version B
UK/IRE
Not all models are available in all countries.
Please read this booklet before attempting to operate the product, 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 A
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
Note
The illustrations in this guide show the
HL-4150CDN and MFC-9460CDN.
Safety and Legal A
(HL-4140CN / 4150CDN / 4570CDW(T) / DCP-9055CDN / 9270CDN / MFC-9460CDN / 9465CDN / 9970CDW)
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
buttons on the product’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 the Courier New font
identifies messages on the
LCD of the product.
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in damage to property or loss of
product functionality.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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 product.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch product parts that are hot.

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Compilation and Publication A
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.
Choosing a location A
Put your product on a flat, level, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk.
Put the product near a telephone socket and a standard grounded electrical socket. Choose a
location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 32.5°C and the humidity is between
20% to 80% (without condensation).
WARNING
DO NOT expose the product to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive
gasses, moisture or dust.
DO NOT place the product near heaters, air conditioners, desk fan, refrigerators, water or
chemicals.

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CAUTION
Avoid placing your product in a high-traffic area.
DO NOT put the product where the ventilation holes of the product are blocked. Keep a gap of
roughly 100 mm between the ventilation holes and the wall.
DO NOT connect your product to electrical sockets controlled by wall switches or automatic
timers, or to the same circuit as large appliances that might disrupt the power supply.
Disruption of power can delete information from the product’s memory.
Avoid interference sources, such as other cordless telephone systems or speakers.
Make sure cables leading to the product do not constitute a trip hazard.
DO NOT eat the Silica Pack. Discard immediately.

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To use the product safely A
WARNING
There are high voltage electrodes inside the product. Before you clean the inside of the product,
make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first (MFC only) and then the power cord
from the electrical socket. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
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.
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your product and drum unit. Plastic bags are not toys.
To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose
of them properly.

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DO NOT use flammable substances near the product. DO NOT use any type of spray to clean
the inside or outside of the product. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. See Routine
Maintenance in the User's Guide/Basic User's Guide for how to clean the product.
DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner
dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the
toner dust with a dry, lint-free soft cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Be careful not to inhale toner.

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• This product is heavy and weighs more than 21.0 kg for Printer, and more than 26.5 kg for
MFC/DCP. To prevent injuries when moving or lifting this product, make sure to use at least
two people. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you set the product back down.
• If you use a Lower Tray, carry it separately from your product.
(MFC 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 at the wall socket.
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in
a wet location.
(MFC only)
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:
1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink
or washing product, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric
shock from lightning.
3 DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4 We DO NOT advise using an extension lead.
5 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket
in a wet location.
6 If any cables become damaged, disconnect your product, and contact your Brother dealer.
7 DO NOT place any objects on the product, or obstruct the air vents.
8 This product should be connected to an adjacent grounded AC power source within the
range indicated on the rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If
you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. These rollers may be rotating at high
speed.
Languages on the label may vary depending on your country.

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CAUTION
HOT SURFACE
After you have just used the product, some internal parts of the product will be extremely hot.
Wait for the product to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the product.

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(MFC-9460CDN / MFC-9465CDN / DCP-9055CDN only)
Some areas of the product can cause injury if covers (shaded) are closed with force. Take care
when placing your hand in the areas shown in the illustrations.
(MFC and DCP only)
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.

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IMPORTANT
DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product.

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Important safety instructions A
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning inside of the product. DO NOT use
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry, lint-free soft cloth for cleaning.
5 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious damage to the product.
6 Slots and openings in the casing at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator
or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless adequate
ventilation is provided.
7 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the
rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact
a qualified electrician.
8 This product 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.
9 Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
10 DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people
can walk on the cord.
11 Use the product in a well-ventilated area.
12 The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 5 metres.
DO NOT share the same power circuit with other high powered appliances, such as an air
conditioner, copier, shredder, and so on.
13 DO NOT place anything in front of the product that will block received faxes or printed pages.
DO NOT place anything in the path of received faxes or printed pages.
14 Wait until pages have exited the product before picking them up.
15 Unplug this product from the power socket 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.
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.

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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.
16 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection
device (Surge Protector).
17 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:
DO NOT use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool or in a wet
basement.
DO NOT use the product during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an
electrical shock) or to report a gas leak (MFC only) in the vicinity of the leak.
DO NOT use this product in the vicinity of a gas leak.

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Regulation A
Approval Information (MFC only) A
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)
(HL-4570CDW / HL-4570CDWT / MFC-9460CDN / MFC-9465CDN /
MFC-9970CDW only) A
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/.
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Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)
(HL-4140CN / HL-4150CDN / DCP-9055CDN / DCP-9270CDN only)A
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/.
ichoose region (eg. Europe)
ichoose country
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ichoose “Manuals”
ichoose Declaration of Conformity (Select Language when required.)
IEC60825-1:2007 Specification (For 220-240V Models Only) A
This product is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC60825-1:2007 specifications. The label
shown below is attached in countries where required.
Internal Laser radiation A
Wave length: 770 - 800 nm
Output: 20 mW max.
Laser Class: Class 3B
WARNING
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this
manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
This product has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible
laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not
be opened under any circumstances.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

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Disconnect device A
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of
emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off power
completely.
Wiring information (U.K. only) A
If you need to replace the plug fuse, fit a fuse that is approved by ASTA to BS1362 with the same
rating as the original fuse.
Always replace the fuse cover. Never use a plug that does not have a cover. If in any doubt, call
a qualified electrician.
Warning -This product must be earthed.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code:
Green and Yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
LAN connection (Network models only) A
CAUTION
DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
Radio interference A
This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B.

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EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419 A
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)
International ENERGY STAR®Qualification Statement (except
HL-4140CN) A
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.

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Trademarks A
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, Outlook and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and other countries.
Apple, Macintosh, Safari and TrueType are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United
States and other countries.
Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.
UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group in the United States and other countries.
Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Adobe, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, PostScript and PostScript 3 are either registered trademarks
or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Corel and CorelDRAW are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation and/or its
subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo Inc.
Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related
documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those
respective companies.

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Open Source Licensing Remarks A
This product includes open-source software.
Please see Open Source Licensing Remarks and Copyright information on the supplied CD-ROM.
(For Windows®) “X:\License.txt” (where X is your drive letter).
(For Macintosh) Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop. Then double-click the Utilities
icon. License.rtf will appear.
Copyright and License A
©2010 Brother Industries, Ltd.
This product includes software developed by the following vendors:
©1983-1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS, INC.
©2010 Devicescape Software, Inc.
This product includes the “KASAGO TCP/IP” software developed by ZUKEN ELMIC, Inc.
Other Information (MFC only) A
FlashFX®is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc.
FlashFX®Copyright 1998-2010 Datalight, Inc.
U.S.Patent Office 5,860,082/6,260,156
FlashFX®Pro™ is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Reliance™ is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Datalight®is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Copyright 1989-2010 Datalight, Inc., All Rights Reserved

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Unlawful use of copying equipment
(MFC and DCP only) A
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit
fraud. The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce
copies of. We suggest you check with your legal adviser and/or the relevant legal authorities if in
doubt about a particular item or document:
Currency
Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
Certificates of Deposit
Armed forces service or draft papers
Passports
Postage stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
Immigration papers
Welfare documents
Cheques or drafts drawn by governmental agencies
Identifying badges or insignias
In addition, driving licenses and/or Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under
certain national laws.
Copyrighted works cannot be copied lawfully, subject to the “fair dealing” exception relating to
sections of a copyrighted work. Multiple copies would indicate improper use. Works of art should
be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.