Brother MFC-J220 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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Using the
documentation 1
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
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 product.
Read all of instructions. Save them for later
reference.
Please keep the instructions for later
reference and read them before attempting
any maintenance. If you do not follow these
safety instructions, there is a possibility of a
fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation.
Note
The illustrations in this guide show the
MFC-J615W.
Safety and Legal 1
MFC-J220/J265W/J415W/J615W/J630W
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific
keys on the machine’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 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 function.
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 0
USA/CAN

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To use the machine safely 1
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any
maintenance.
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 Routine maintenance
on the instructions for how to clean the machine.
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
AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service.
Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has
been unplugged at the wall jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never
install a telephone wall jack in a wet location. (MFC only)

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DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a qualified
electrician.
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:
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to people;
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the
machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first (MFC only) and
then the power cord from the AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.
2 Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself
because opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other
risks and may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center.
For the location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call:
In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER
3 Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket
in a wet location. (MFC only)
4 Unplug this product from the power outlet 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.
5 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the
products plugged into the extension cord DO NOT exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the AC power outlet does not
exceed 15 amperes (USA only). (MFC only)

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The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded
and that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective
grounding of the power, consult a qualified electrician.
Never spill liquid of any kind and put metal objects on the plug and/or AC adaptor.
CAUTION
Choosing a location
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 wall jack and a standard AC power outlet. Choose a location
where the temperature remains between 50 °F and 95 °F (10 °C and 35 °C).
Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk.
Make sure cables leading to the machine do not constitute a trip hazard.
DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive
gasses, moisture or dust.
DO NOT sit on the machine.
Avoid placing your machine on a carpet.
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately
unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service.
DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine. Doing this may cause injury.

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DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.
DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the Jam Clear Cover.

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Slots and openings in the cabinet and 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.
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this product from the
power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel.
IMPORTANT
• Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine's memory.
• DO NOT put objects on top of the machine.
• DO NOT tip the machine, or place it on any tilted surface. Doing this may cause ink spillage
and internal damage to your machine.
• If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper 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.
• If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
• Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in User’s
Guide may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure.

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Note
• DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet on the same circuit as large appliances
or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
• DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic
timers.
• Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless
telephones.
• 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.
• The power cord, including extensions, should be no longer than 16.5 feet (5 meters).
DO NOT share the same power circuit with other high powered appliances, such as an air
conditioner, copier, shredder, and so on. If you cannot avoid using the printer with these
appliances, we recommend that you use a voltage transformer or a high-frequency noise filter.
Use a voltage regulator if the power source is not stable.
• To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection
device (Surge Protector).
Standard telephone and FCC notices (These notices are in effect
on models sold and used in the United States only.) (MFC only) 1
When programming emergency numbers or making test calls to emergency numbers:
Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging
up.
Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the
ACTA. On the backside of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a
product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided
to the telephone company.
You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of a standard modular jack,
USOC RJ11C.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network
must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.
A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for
details.

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The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line.
Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an
incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be
certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the local telephone company. For products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this
product is part of the product identifier that has the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.The digits
represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g., 06 is a REN of 0.6). For earlier
products, the REN is separately shown on the label.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn't
practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures
that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will
provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted
service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact
Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers in the Basic User’s Guide.) If the equipment is
causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect
the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility
commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about
what will disable alarm equipment, call your telephone company or a qualified installer.
If you are not able to solve a problem with your machine, call Brother Customer Service.
(See Brother numbers in the Basic User’s Guide.)
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of
this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties
extended or granted by this document.
This machine has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA only.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of
Conformity (USA only) 1
declares, that the products
Product Name: MFC-J220, MFC-J265W, MFC-J415W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. (MFC-J265W, MFC-J415W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W only)
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) 1
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB–003 du Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.
L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes:
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l'utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt à accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le
fonctionnement du dispositif.
Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: [phone]