Brother HL-L2300D Operating manual

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Version 0
UK
Please 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 fire, electrical
shock, burns or suffocation. Brother shall not be liable for damage caused where the product
owner has failed to follow the instructions set out in this guide.
How to use this guide: A
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 having read this guide, please refer to
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.
Product Safety Guide A
(HL-L2300D / HL-L2340DW / HL-L2360DN / HL-L2365DW / DCP-L2500D /
DCP-L2520DW / DCP-L2540DN / DCP-L2560DW / MFC-L2700DW /
MFC-L2720DW / MFC-L2740DW)
Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

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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.
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.
NOTE
• Not all models are available in all
countries.
• The illustrations in this guide show the
HL-L2340DW and MFC-L2700DW.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shocks.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the
possibility of a fire.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch product parts that are hot.
Prohibition icons indicate actions
that must not be performed.
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
buttons on the product’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 product.

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Compilation and Publication Notice A
This manual has been compiled and published to provide the latest product safety information at
the time of publication. The information contained in this manual may be subject to change.
For the latest manual, please visit us at http://support.brother.com.
Choose a safe location for your product A
WARNING
Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 32°C, the humidity is
between 20% to 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. It may
also damage the product and/or render it inoperable.
DO NOT place the product near heaters, air conditioners, electrical fans, refrigerators, or water.
Doing so may create the risk of an electrical shock, short circuit or fire, as water may come into
contact with the product (including condensation caused by heating/air conditioning/ventilation
equipment).
DO NOT place the product near chemicals or in a place where chemical spillage could occur. In
particular, organic solvents or liquids may cause the casing and/or cables to melt or dissolve,
risking fire or electric shock. They may also cause the product to malfunction or become
discoloured.

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DO NOT put the product in a location that blocks or obstructs any slot or opening in the product.
These slots and openings are provided for ventilation. Blocking the product’s ventilation could
create a risk of overheating and/or fire.
Instead:
• Keep a minimum gap around the product as shown in the illustration.
• Place the product on a solid level surface.
• DO NOT place this product near or over a radiator or heater.
• DO NOT place this product in a “built-in” installation unless adequate ventilation is provided.
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CAUTION
Place your product in an adequately ventilated environment.
This product emits some chemical substances during printing, and additionally if used for
prolonged periods or in poorly ventilated areas may cause the emission of odorous gases such
as ozone. Place the product in a well ventilated area for optimum performance and comfort.
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. Also ensure that cords are secured
so as not to pose a tripping hazard.
DO NOT place heavy objects on the product.
DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product is heavy and may
fall, causing injury to you and serious damage to the product. For MFC and DCP products, there
is an added risk of injury if the scanner glass should break. Particularly, if you have children,
please make sure the product is located in a safe position.
Put your product on a flat, level, stable surface free from vibration and shocks, such as a desk.
Put the product near a telephone socket (MFC only) and a standard earthed electrical socket.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect your product to electrical sockets controlled by wall switches or automatic
timers, or to the same circuit as large appliances, such as an air conditioner, copier, shredder,
etc. that might disrupt the power supply.
• DO NOT put objects on top of the product. Doing so could increase the risk of overheating
should the product malfunction.
• DO NOT place anything in front of the product that will block printed documents or faxes (MFC
only).
• 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.
• Disruption of power can delete information from the product’s memory.

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General precautions A
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your product. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these
plastic bags away from babies and children. Plastic bags are not toys.
(Models with Wireless LAN function only)
DO NOT use the product near any medical electrical equipment. The radio wave emitted from
the product may affect medical electrical equipment and cause a malfunction, which may result
in a medical accident.
For users with pacemakers
This product generates a weak magnetic field. If you experience any unusual symptons with
your pacemaker while near the product, move away from the product and consult a doctor
immediately.
DO NOT use this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of an electric
shock from lightning.
DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could
explode, resulting in injuries.

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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 or
electrical shock. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth.
DO NOT attempt to operate this product when a paper jam or stray pieces of paper are inside
the product. Prolonged contact of paper with the fuser unit could cause a fire.
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.
Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning the product and the scanner glass
(MFC and DCP only). DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry, lint-free soft cloth for
cleaning.

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HOT SURFACE
After you have just used the product, some internal parts of the product will be extremely hot.
Wait at least 10 minutes for the product to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the
product.

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CAUTION
(MFC and DCP only)
When you move the product, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. DO NOT
carry the product by holding it at the bottom.
(MFC and DCP 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, and DO NOT close the covers
with force.
(MFC and DCP only)
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.
If the product is not being used to receive faxes, unplug it from the power outlet if it is not going
to be used for a long time.

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DO NOT attempt to dismantle a toner cartridge. If toner powder should leak out, avoid inhaling
it or letting it come in contact with your skin. If either should happen refer to the Safety Data
Sheets (SDS) at http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html.
Keep the toner cartridge out of the reach of children. If toner powder is swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately and refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) at
http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html.
We recommend placing the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly on a clean, flat surface with
disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. If toner scatters
on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water.
Should you come into contact with toner, follow these instructions:
• Inhalation
Obtain immediate medical attention. In case of accident by inhalation remove casualty to
fresh air and keep at rest.
• Skin contact
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin with plenty of water or
soap and water.
• Eye contact
Obtain medical attention. If substance has got into the eyes, immediately wash out with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
• Ingestion
Obtain immediate medical attention. Wash out mouth with water and give 200 - 300 ml (half
a pint) of water to drink.
For more safety information regarding the toners used in your product, please visit the following
web address to read the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) http://sds.brother.co.jp/sdsapp/index.html.