Brother HL-S7000DN Series User manual

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September 2012
SM-PRN087
8CY1
(9)
Brother Printer
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL: HL-S7000DN
Read this manual thoroughly before maintenance work.
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CONTENTS
REGULATION ................................................................................... I
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................V
CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATIONS
1. SPECIFICATIONS LIST .............................................................................1-1
1.1 General....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Network Connectivity.................................................................................................. 1-3
1.3 Service Information..................................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 Supplies...................................................................................................................... 1-3
1.5 Paper .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.5.1 Paper handling .................................................................................................. 1-4
1.5.2 Media specifications .......................................................................................... 1-4
1.5.3 Type and size of paper ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Printable Area............................................................................................................. 1-5
CHAPTER 2 ERROR INDICATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................2-1
1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................................2-1
1.2 Initial Check ................................................................................................................ 2-2
2. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................2-3
2.1 Cross-section Drawing ............................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Paper Feeding ............................................................................................................ 2-6
2.3 Operation of Sensors/Rollers/Solenoids..................................................................... 2-7
2.4 Block Diagram .......................................................................................................... 2-10
2.5 Components ............................................................................................................. 2-11
3. ERROR INDICATIONS.............................................................................2-12
3.1 Error Codes .............................................................................................................. 2-12
3.2 Error Message .......................................................................................................... 2-26
4. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................2-36
4.1 Error Cause and Remedy......................................................................................... 2-36
4.2 Paper Feeding Problems........................................................................................ 2-108

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4.2.1 No paper feeding from paper tray.................................................................. 2-108
4.2.2 No paper feeding from MP tray ..................................................................... 2-109
4.2.3 Feed multiple numbers of sheets of paper .................................................... 2-109
4.2.4 Wrinkles on paper.......................................................................................... 2-110
4.2.5 Paper inclines diagonally............................................................................... 2-110
4.2.6 Unable to perform 2-sided printing .................................................................2-111
4.2.7 The order of pages changes when printing on plain paper is directly
placed on the tray on the back side ................................................................2-111
4.2.8 Paper jam ...................................................................................................... 2-112
4.3 Image Defect Troubleshooting................................................................................ 2-117
4.3.1 Image defect examples ................................................................................. 2-117
4.3.2 Troubleshooting image defect ....................................................................... 2-118
4.4 Software Setting Problems ..................................................................................... 2-135
4.4.1 Cannot print data ........................................................................................... 2-135
4.5 Network Problems .................................................................................................. 2-136
4.5.1 Cannot make a print through network connection ......................................... 2-136
4.6 Troubleshooting on Operational Panel ................................................................... 2-137
4.6.1 Nothing is displayed on the LCD. .................................................................. 2-137
4.6.2 LED is not lit. ................................................................................................. 2-137
4.6.3 Unable to perform panel operation ................................................................ 2-137
4.7 Troubleshooting on the PCB................................................................................... 2-138
4.7.1 Main PCB failure............................................................................................ 2-138
4.7.2 Full memory ................................................................................................... 2-138
4.7.3 Print overrun .................................................................................................. 2-138
4.7.4 Engine PCB failure ........................................................................................ 2-138
4.7.5 Power supply PCB failure..............................................................................2-139
4.8 Others Problems..................................................................................................... 2-140
4.8.1 Unable to turn ON the power. ........................................................................ 2-140
4.8.2 Power is turned ON but the machine does not operate at all. ....................... 2-140
4.8.3 USB port for connecting the optional card reader does not function
(no response)................................................................................................. 2-140
CHAPTER 3 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................3-1
2. PACKING....................................................................................................3-2
3. SCREW CATALOGUE ...............................................................................3-3
4. SCREW TORQUE LIST .............................................................................3-4

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5. LUBRICATION ...........................................................................................3-8
6. OVERVIEW OF GEARS.............................................................................3-9
7. HARNESS ROUTING...............................................................................3-11
8. TUBE DIAGRAM ......................................................................................3-21
9. DISASSEMBLY FLOW.............................................................................3-22
10. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (MAIN BODY) ......................................3-23
10.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................. 3-23
10.2 Paper Tray .............................................................................................................. 3-24
10.3 Eject Stopper ASSY................................................................................................ 3-26
10.4 Front Cover Under.................................................................................................. 3-27
10.5 Front Cover............................................................................................................. 3-28
10.6 Cartridge Cover ...................................................................................................... 3-31
10.7 Eject Top Cover ...................................................................................................... 3-32
10.8 Top Cover R............................................................................................................ 3-35
10.9 Top Cover L ............................................................................................................ 3-37
10.10 Top Cover ASSY................................................................................................... 3-38
10.10.1 LED PCB ASSY........................................................................................... 3-42
10.10.2 Panel PCB ASSY/LCD ASSY...................................................................... 3-43
10.11 Rear Cover L......................................................................................................... 3-46
10.12 Waste Ink Box ASSY ............................................................................................ 3-47
10.13 Side Cover L......................................................................................................... 3-48
10.14 Sub Tank Cover L ................................................................................................. 3-51
10.15 MP Tray ASSY/MP Cover ASSY .......................................................................... 3-52
10.16 Rear Cover R........................................................................................................ 3-54
10.17 Side Cover R ........................................................................................................ 3-55
10.18 Under Cover B...................................................................................................... 3-58
10.19 Engine PCB ASSY ............................................................................................... 3-59
10.20 Ink Refill Unit ........................................................................................................ 3-61
10.21 Supply Valve ASSY .............................................................................................. 3-67
10.22 Supply Pump ASSY/Sub Tank ASSY ................................................................... 3-72
10.23 Ink Head ASSY/Pre-coat Head ASSY.................................................................. 3-85
10.24 Buffer Tank ASSY ................................................................................................. 3-94
10.25 Drive Frame ASSY ............................................................................................... 3-99
10.26 Main PCB ASSY................................................................................................. 3-103
10.27 Speaker Unit ....................................................................................................... 3-106
10.28 Paper Feed PCB ASSY...................................................................................... 3-107

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10.29 Power Supply PCB ASSY .................................................................................. 3-108
10.30 Paper Eject ASSY .............................................................................................. 3-110
10.31 Platen Unit ...........................................................................................................3-111
11. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (OPTIONAL TRAY) ............................3-122
11.1 Retard Roller......................................................................................................... 3-122
11.2 ID Key Holder........................................................................................................ 3-123
11.3 Separation Roller/Pick-up Roller........................................................................... 3-124
11.4 LT Front Cover ...................................................................................................... 3-125
11.5 LT Side Cover R.................................................................................................... 3-126
11.6 LT Relay PCB ASSY............................................................................................. 3-127
11.7 ID switch ASSY..................................................................................................... 3-128
11.8 LT Side Cover L .................................................................................................... 3-129
11.9 LT Back Cover ...................................................................................................... 3-130
11.10 Size SW PCB ASSY/Size SW Spring ................................................................ 3-131
11.11 LT Clutch ............................................................................................................ 3-134
11.12 Timing Belt ......................................................................................................... 3-136
11.13 One Way Clutch Gear ASSY ............................................................................. 3-138
11.14 Paper feed jam sensor PCB ASSY.................................................................... 3-139
11.15 Paper feed jam actuator..................................................................................... 3-140
11.16 Lift Lever A/B ..................................................................................................... 3-142
11.17 Paper Feed Holder ASSY/Paper Feed Actuator/
Paper Empty Sensor PCB ASSY ...................................................................... 3-145
11.18 LT Bottom Cover/Rubber Pad............................................................................ 3-152
12. DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE (OPTIONAL OUTPUT TRAY) ............3-155
12.1 Stacker Top........................................................................................................... 3-155
12.2 Stacker Side L/R................................................................................................... 3-156
12.3 Stacker Eject Top Cover/Stacker Front Under ...................................................... 3-158
12.4 Stacker Tray A/Stacker Tray B/Stacker Tray C/ Stacker Tray Under A/
Stacker Tray Under B/Stacker Tray Under C/Eject Stopper Top........................... 3-160
12.5 Stacker Rear......................................................................................................... 3-165
12.6 Stacker Tray Guide M ........................................................................................... 3-167
12.7 Option PCB ASSY ................................................................................................ 3-169
12.8 Eject Sensor PCB ASSY ...................................................................................... 3-170
12.9 Paper Stacker Sensor PCB ASSY........................................................................ 3-171
12.10 Stacker Cover Sensor........................................................................................ 3-172
12.11 Eject Belt 1/2/Stacker Motor Bracket ................................................................. 3-173

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CHAPTER 4 ADJUSTMENTS AND UPDATING OF SETTINGS,
REQUIRED AFTER PARTS REPLACEMENT
1. WHEN REPLACING MAIN PCB ASSY .....................................................4-1
1.1 Installing the Firmware................................................................................................ 4-2
1.1.1 Firmware installation with a USB flash memory ................................................ 4-2
1.1.2 Firmware installation with a computer ............................................................... 4-3
1.2 Initialization of EEPROM of Main PCB ASSY (Maintenance Mode: Code 01)........... 4-4
1.3 Setting the Country Code (Maintenance Mode: Code 74).......................................... 4-4
1.4 Setting the Serial Number (Maintenance Mode: Code 80) ......................................... 4-4
1.5 Replace the USB Storage Memory............................................................................. 4-6
1.6 Clock Setting .............................................................................................................. 4-6
2. WHEN REPLACING INK HEAD/PRE-COAT HEAD..................................4-7
2.1 Draining Ink from Head (Maintenance Mode: Code 17) ............................................. 4-8
2.2 Supplying Ink to Head and Checking Ink Leak (Maintenance Mode: Code 18) ......... 4-8
2.3 Missing Dot Check (Maintenance Mode: Code 68) .................................................... 4-9
2.4 Head Inclination Adjustment (Maintenance Mode: Code 68) ................................... 4-11
2.5 Adjustment of Print Start Position (Maintenance Mode: Code 68)............................ 4-12
2.6 Printing of All Check Patterns................................................................................... 4-14
2.7 Tightening of Flange nut M3 ..................................................................................... 4-18
2.8 Resetting of Each Head Counter.............................................................................. 4-18
3. WHEN REPLACING INK REFILL UNIT...................................................4-19
3.1 Draining Ink from Tube ............................................................................................. 4-20
3.2 Supplying Ink and Checking Ink Leak ...................................................................... 4-22
3.3 Resetting of Ink Refill Unit Counter .......................................................................... 4-22
3.4 Attachment of Side Cover L...................................................................................... 4-22
4. WHEN REPLACING SUB TANK ASSY...................................................4-23
4.1 Draining Ink from Path Leading to Sub Tank ASSY ................................................. 4-24
4.2 Removal of Supply Pump ASSY .............................................................................. 4-25
4.3 Attachment of Supply Pump ASSY........................................................................... 4-25
4.4 Supply of Ink to Sub Tank ASSY and Check of Ink Leak ......................................... 4-25
4.5 Missing Dot Check (Maintenance Mode: Code 68) .................................................. 4-25
4.6 Resetting of Sub Tank ASSY Counter ...................................................................... 4-26
4.7 Attachment of Side Cover L...................................................................................... 4-26
5. WHEN REPLACING SUPPLY PUMP ASSY ...........................................4-27
5.1 Draining Ink from Path Leading to Sub Tank ASSY ................................................. 4-28
5.2 Supply of Ink to Sub Tank ASSY and Check of Ink Leak ......................................... 4-28
5.3 Missing Dot Check (Maintenance Mode: Code 68) .................................................. 4-28

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5.4 Resetting of Supply Pump ASSY Counter................................................................ 4-28
5.5 Attachment of Side Cover L...................................................................................... 4-28
6. WHEN REPLACING DRIVE SWITCHING UNIT......................................4-29
6.1 Adjustment of Waste Ink Box Sensor (Maintenance Mode: Code 19)...................... 4-30
6.2 Supply of Water ........................................................................................................ 4-32
6.3 Supply of Ink to Drive Switching Unit and Check of Ink Leak ................................... 4-32
6.4 Resetting of Drive Switching Unit Counter ............................................................... 4-32
6.5 Attachment of Side Cover L...................................................................................... 4-32
7. WHEN REPLACING ENGINE PCB ASSY...............................................4-33
7.1 Installing the Firmware.............................................................................................. 4-34
7.1.1 Firmware installation with a USB flash memory .............................................. 4-34
7.1.2 Firmware installation with a computer ............................................................. 4-34
7.2 Adjustment of Waste Ink Box Sensor (Maintenance Mode: Code 19)...................... 4-34
7.3 Input of Platen Adjustment Value (Maintenance Mode: Code 31) ............................ 4-35
7.4 Adjustment of Print Start Position (Maintenance Mode: Code 68)............................ 4-36
7.5 Printing of All Check Patterns................................................................................... 4-36
8. WHEN REPLACING MAINTENANCE DRIVE PCB ASSY......................4-37
8.1 Adjustment of Waste Ink Box Sensor (Maintenance Mode: Code 19)...................... 4-37
9. WHEN REPLACING PLATEN UNIT ........................................................4-38
9.1 Input of Platen Adjustment Value (Maintenance Mode: Code 31) ............................ 4-38
9.2 Supply of Ink to Platen Unit and Check of Ink Leak ................................................. 4-38
9.3 Resetting of Platen Unit Counter .............................................................................. 4-38
10. WHEN REPLACING WASTE INK TRAY ...............................................4-39
10.1 Adjustment of Waste Ink Box Sensor (Maintenance Mode: Code 19).................... 4-39
10.2 Counters Resetting for Waste Ink Box Leak Sensor .............................................. 4-39
11. WHEN REPLACING PF KIT/AIR FILTER/HUMIDIFY UNIT/
DRIVE SWITCHING UNIT/WASTE INK BOX.........................................4-40
12. NECESSARY OPERATION BEFORE TRANSPORTING MACHINE....4-41
12.1 Draining Ink from Machine (Maintenance Mode: Code 17) .................................... 4-41
12.2 Packing...................................................................................................................4-42
CHAPTER 5 SERVICE FUNCTIONS
1. MAINTENANCE MODE..............................................................................5-1
1.1 How to Enter the Maintenance Mode ......................................................................... 5-1
1.2 How to Enter the End User-accessible Maintenance Mode ....................................... 5-1

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1.3 List of Maintenance-mode Functions.......................................................................... 5-2
1.4 Detailed Description of Maintenance-mode Functions ............................................... 5-3
1.4.1 EEPROM parameter initialization (Function code 01, 91) ................................. 5-3
1.4.2 Printing of test pattern (Function code 09) ........................................................ 5-4
1.4.3 Worker switch (WSW) setting (Function code 10)............................................. 5-5
1.4.4 Operational check of LCD (Function code 12) .................................................. 5-6
1.4.5 Operational check of control panel button (Function code 13) .......................... 5-7
1.4.6 Purge operations (Function code 17) ................................................................ 5-8
1.4.7 Individual operation of each unit (Function code 18)....................................... 5-10
1.4.8 Adjustment of waste ink box sensor (Function code 19) ................................. 5-14
1.4.9 Software version check (Function code 25)..................................................... 5-16
1.4.10 Carriage operations (Function code 31) ........................................................ 5-18
1.4.11 Operational check of sensors (Function code 32) ......................................... 5-20
1.4.12 LAN connection status display (Function code 33)........................................ 5-31
1.4.13 EEPROM Dump Print (Function code 40) ..................................................... 5-32
1.4.14 USB storage memory formatting function (Function code 41)....................... 5-37
1.4.15 Changing return value of USB No./
Adjusting of left-end print start position on second side in 2-sided printing
(Function code 45)......................................................................................... 5-38
1.4.16 Ink replacement purge inside head (Function code 49) ................................ 5-39
1.4.17 Continuous print test (Function code 67)....................................................... 5-40
1.4.18 Print adjustment (Function code 68).............................................................. 5-42
1.4.19 Frame pattern print (One-sided) (Function code 69) ..................................... 5-44
1.4.20 Frame pattern print (Two-sided) (Function code 70) ..................................... 5-45
1.4.21 Setting by country (Function code 74)........................................................... 5-46
1.4.22 Printout of maintenance information (Function code 77)............................... 5-47
1.4.23 Operational check of fans (Function code 78)............................................... 5-49
1.4.24 Display of device log information (Function code 80).................................... 5-50
1.4.25 Display of device error codes (Function code 82) ......................................... 5-55
1.4.26 Exit from the maintenance mode (Function code 99).................................... 5-55
2. OTHER SERVICE FUNCTION .................................................................5-56
2.1 Setting of ON/OFF of the Deep Sleep Mode ............................................................ 5-56
2.2 Reset for the Periodical Replacement Part .............................................................. 5-57
2.3 Deletion of User Setting Data ................................................................................... 5-58
2.4 Changing Return Value of USB No./
Adjusting of Left-end Print Start Position on Second Side in 2-sided Printing .......... 5-58
2.5 Mode Where Engine Is Not Operating...................................................................... 5-59

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CHAPTER 6 WIRING DIAGRAM
1. WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................................................6-1
CHAPTER 7 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE
1. PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................7-1
2. PERIODICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................................................7-2
2.1 Procedures to Replace Periodical Replacement Parts............................................... 7-2
2.1.1 Paper feeding kit 1/2/3/4, Ink head wiper ASSY................................................ 7-3
2.1.2 MP paper feeding kit.......................................................................................... 7-6
APPENDIX 1 HOW TO USE EJECT TRAY ATTACHMENT

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REGULATION
■Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity
(USA only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
■Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only)
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Operation is subjuct 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.
IMPORTANT
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- A specific shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits
for a Class A digital device.

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■LED Radiation
When removing the eject stopper, DO NOT view LED directly with optical instruments.
Class 1M LED product.
■Declaration of Conformity (Europe only)
We, Brother Industries Ltd, of 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 2009/125/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is on our Website.
Please go to http://solutions.brother.com/
- choose your region (eg. Europe)
- choose your country
- choose your model
- choose “Manuals”
- choose Declaration of Conformity (Select Language when required.)
CAUTION
This equipment is certified as Class 1M LED product as defined in IEC60825-1: 2001.
Class 1M LEDs are located under the eject stopper.
Viewing the LED output with certain optical instruments (for example, eye loupes,
magnifiers and microscopes) within a distance of 100 mm may pose an eye hazard.

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■Disconnect Device
■Wiring Information (U.K. only)
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
■Radio Interference
This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
CAUTION
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.
CAUTION
DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.

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■Recycling Information in Accordance with the WEEE (2002/96/EC) and Battery
(2006/66/EC) Directives
The product/battery is marked with one of the above recycling symbols. It indicates that at the
end of the life of the product/battery, you should dispose of it separately at an appropriate
collection point and not place it in the normal domestic waste stream.
■International ENERGY STAR®Qualification Statement
The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR®Program is to promote the development
and popularization of energy-efficient equipment.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR®specifications for energy efficiency.
Product mark Battery mark
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SAFETY INFORMATION
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Mark Contents
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.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of fire.
Prohibition icons indicate actions that must not be performed.
Note Notes tell you useful tips when servicing the machine.
Memo Memo tells you bits of knowledge to help understand the machine.

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■To use the product safely
WARNING
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Failure to follow the warnings in this section may create the risk of an electrical shock.
In addition, you could create an electrical short, which may create the risk of a fire.
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 AC power outlet, as well as Ethernet (RJ-45) cables
from the product.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts.
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
DO NOT use this product during an electrical storm.

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If water, other liquids, or metal objects get inside the machine, immediately unplug the
machine from the AC power outlet.
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 what
kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.
Power Cord Safety:
- 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.
- Use only the power cord supplied with this product.
- DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord.
- DO NOT place this product where people can walk on the cord.
- DO NOT place this product in a position where the cord is stretched or strain is otherwise
put on the cord. Doing so may cause the cord to become worn or frayed.
- DO NOT use the product or handle the cord if the cord has become worn or frayed.
- Unplug this product from the AC power outlet before you move the product.
- Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT use any extension cord.
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 users with pacemakers
This machine generates a weak magnetic field. If you feel anything wrong with the
operation of your pacemakers when near the machine, move away from the machine and
consult a doctor immediately.

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CAUTION
DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine. Doing this may cause injury to your
fingers by pinching them.
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This machine is heavy and weighs more than 88 lb (40 kg). To prevent possible injuries at
least two people should lift the machine by holding it from the front and back. Be careful
with the output stopper when moving or lifting the machine. There is a risk of injury if your
face or body strikes the output stopper. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you set
the machine back down.
DO NOT carry the machine by holding the paper tray or the 2-sided tray. Doing this may
cause the machine to slip out of your hands. Only carry the machine by placing your hands
under the entire machine.
DO NOT carry the product together with the optional lower trays, optional output tray, or the
optional stabilizer. These optional devices are not attached to the product, therefore there
is a risk of injury or damage if you attempt to carry them together.
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