Brother MFC-1813 Operating manual

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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.
Read all of the instructions. Save them for later reference.
Symbols and
conventions used in the
documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
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
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in damage to property or loss of product
functionality.
NOTE
Notes tell you how you should respond to a
situation that may arise or give tips about how
the operation works with other features.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
NOTE
The illustrations in this guide show the HL-
1118 and MFC-1813.
Product Safety Guide 1
(HL-1118 / DCP-1518 / MFC-1813 / MFC-1818)
WARNING
CAUTION
Prohibition icons indicate actions
that must not be performed.
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.
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. (MFC and
DCP only)
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Compilation and Publication Notice 1
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.
Choose a safe location for your product 1
Put your product on a flat, level, stable surface that is free from vibration and shocks, such as a
desk. Put the product near a telephone socket (MFC only) and a standard earthed 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, 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).

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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.
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 gap of at least 150 mm between the product and the wall.
• Place the product on a solid surface. DO NOT place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar soft 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.
CAUTION
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 or others and serious damage to the product. Also ensure that cords are
secured so as not to pose a tripping hazard.
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 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.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT put objects on top of the product. Doing so could increase the risk of overheating
should the product malfunction.

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• 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 1
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.
• DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner cartridge and drum unit assembly into a fire. It could
explode, resulting in injuries.
• 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 so may cause a fire or electrical shock. For
instructions on how to clean the product: See User’s Guide: Troubleshooting and other
information.
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. DO NOT use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a dry, lint-free soft cloth for cleaning.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock
from lightning.

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In the unlikely event that you should come into contact with the toner, follow the instructions
below:
• 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.
HOT SURFACE
After you have just used the product, some internal parts of the product will be extremely hot.
Wait at least 15 minutes for the product to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the
product.
(MFC only)
Use caution when modifying telephone lines. Never touch exposed telephone wiring or
terminals unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall socket. Never fit telephone
wiring during an electrical storm. Never fit a telephone wall socket in a wet location. Doing this
might cause an electrical shock.

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CAUTION
(MFC and DCP only)
When moving the product, hold it by grasping the handholds at the bottom firmly from the front
of the product.
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.
(HL only) (MFC and DCP only)

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(HL only)
The top cover of the product will be hot, during and after using the product.
DO NOT touch or place anything on the top cover, shown by the shaded area in the illustration.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product.
• Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a piece of
disposable paper underneath it in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it
off with cold water at once.

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• To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.
<Toner cartridge>
<Drum unit>
• When cleaning the machine, use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as
thinner or benzene will damage the surface of the machine.
• When cleaning the drum unit, DO NOT clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with a
sharp object or any liquids.

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Connecting the product safely 1
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 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, contact a
qualified electrician.
DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord. DO NOT place this product where people
may step on the cord.