Brother MFC-J5320DW Operating manual

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How to use this guide: 1
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 after reading this guide, please contact
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 1
DCP-J4120DW/MFC-J2320/J2720/J4420DW/
J4620DW/J5320DW/J5620DW/J5720DW
Brother Industries, Ltd.
15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan
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. Brother shall not be liable for damage caused where the product
owner has failed to follow instructions set out in this guide.
Version 0
OCE/ASA/SAF/GLF

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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.
NOTE
The illustrations in this guide show the
MFC-J5720DW.
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.
Prohibition icons indicate actions
that must not be performed.
This icon indicates that flammable
sprays must not be used.
This icon indicates that organic
solvents such as alcohol and liquids
must not be used.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shocks.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the
possibility of a fire.
Bold Bold typeface identifies buttons
on your 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 1
This product's manuals have been compiled and published to provide the latest product safety information
at the time of publication. The information contained in the manuals may be subject to change.
For the latest manuals, please visit us at http://support.brother.com.
Choose a safe location for your product 1
WARNING
Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 35°C and the humidity is
between 20% to 80% (without 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, electrical short or fire. It may also damage the
product and/or render it inoperable.
DO NOT place the product near chemicals or in a place where chemicals could be spilled on it.
Should chemicals come into contact with the product, there may be a risk of fire or electric
shock.
In particular, organic solvents or liquids such as benzene, paint thinner, polish remover, or
deodorizer may melt or dissolve the plastic cover and/or cables, resulting in a risk of fire or
electric shock. These or other chemicals may also cause the product to malfunction or become
discoloured.

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CAUTION
Put your product on a flat, stable surface that is free from shocks and vibrations, such as a desk.
Put the product near a telephone socket and a standard grounded electrical socket or a
standard electrical socket (for Taiwan).
DO NOT place heavy objects on the product. DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, or table, particularly if children are expected to be near the product. The product is heavy
and may fall, causing injury to you or others, and serious damage to the product. For the
products with scanning function, there is an added risk of injury if the scanner glass should
break.
Avoid placing your product in a high-traffic area. If you must place it in a high-traffic area, ensure
that the product is in a safe location where it cannot be accidentally knocked-over, which could
cause injury to you and serious damage to the product.
IMPORTANT
• 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 received faxes (MFC models only)
or printed pages. DO NOT place anything in the path of received faxes (MFC models only) or
printed pages.
• 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.
• DO NOT place the product on any tilted/slanted surface. DO NOT tip the product after the ink
cartridges are installed. Doing so may cause ink spillage and internal damage to the product.

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General precautions 1
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your product. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger
of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them correctly.
DO NOT use the product near any medical electrical equipment. The radio emissions 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 symptoms with your
pacemaker while near the product, move away from the product and consult a doctor immediately.
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. For instructions on how to clean the product, see Online User's Guide.
CAUTION
Wait until pages have exited the product before picking them up. Failure to do this may cause
injury to your fingers by trapping them in a roller.
DO NOT put your hand or any foreign objects into the ink insertion slot. Doing this may cause injury.
(MFC-J2320, MFC-J2720, MFC-J5320DW, MFC-J5620DW and MFC-J5720DW)
If the tray has been extended to hold large paper such as A3, Legal or Ledger size paper,
position the product so that the tray does not protrude past the edge of the table or desk. If
someone hits the tray, the product could fall and cause injury.

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To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.
(DCP - J4120DW, MFC-J2320, MFC - J4420DW,
MFC
- J4620DW and MFC - J5320DW)

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(MFC-J2320, MFC-J2720, MFC-J5320DW, MFC-J5620DW and MFC-J5720DW)
When adjusting the tray size from A3, Legal or Ledger to the original size, take care not to trap
your fingers in the gaps or slots at the bottom of the tray.
DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing so may cause injury to your fingers by
cutting them on the edge of the product.
(MFC-J2320, MFC-J2720, MFC-J5320DW, MFC-J5620DW and MFC-J5720DW)
Do not apply weight or pressure to the gray shaded area shown in the illustration below. Doing
so may cause the ADF document support (1) to inadvertently open.
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DO NOT carry the product by holding the scanner cover, the Jam Clear Cover, manual feed slot
cover, MP tray or control panel. Doing so may cause the product to slip out of your hands.
Carry the product by sliding your hands into the handhold indentations located on each side of
the product.

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(MFC-J2320, MFC-J2720, MFC-J5320DW, MFC-J5620DW and MFC-J5720DW)
When carrying the product, remove the tray if it has been extended to hold large paper such as A3,
Legal or ledger size paper. The weight of the paper could cause the tray to fall and cause injury to you.
If ink comes into contact with your skin, or into your eyes or mouth, please follow these steps
immediately:
• If ink is on your skin, wash it away with water and soap immediately.
• If ink gets into your eyes, rinse them with water immediately. If left as it is, it may cause red
eye or mild inflammation. In case of any abnormality, consult your doctor.
• If ink gets into your mouth, spit it out and consult your doctor immediately.
• Be careful not to get ink in your eyes when replacing the ink cartridge.
• Keep the ink cartridge out of the reach of children.
• Avoid swallowing ink.
• DO NOT shake the ink cartridge. The ink may leak out if the cartridge is shaken.
• DO NOT dismantle the ink cartridge. The ink may get in your eyes, or on your skin.
DO NOT run your hand over the edge of the printer paper.
Sharp edges of the paper may cause an injury.
IMPORTANT
• Disruption of power can wipe out information in the product’s memory.
• DO NOT connect your product to an electrical socket on the same circuit as large appliances
or other equipment that requires a significant amount of electricity to operate. Operating this
product in conjunction with the other product(s) could create an overvoltage, tripping your
circuit breaker or blowing your fuse.
• We recommend that you only use our genuine ink cartridges.
Use of non-genuine ink may cause damage to the print head, and also result in variations in
colours and print quality.

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Connecting the product safely 1
WARNING
There are high-voltage electrodes inside the product. Before you access the inside of the
product, including for routine maintenance such as cleaning, make sure you have unplugged the
power cord from the electrical socket as well as any telephone (RJ-11) (MFC models only) or
Ethernet (models with Wired LAN interface only) cables from the product.
(This illustration is an example for Australia.)
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands.
(This illustration is an example for Australia.)
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
DO NOT allow the plug, power outlet or the product to become dusty.
DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltages and other risks, and may void your warranty. If you experience any
problems with your product, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.