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.