Brother MFC-J3530DW Operating manual

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(EU only)
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
MFC-J2330DW/J2730DW/J3530DW/J3930DW
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.

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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-J3930DW.
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 specific
keys 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 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 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.

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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 electrical
shock.
In particular, organic solvents or liquids such as benzene, paint thinner, polish remover, or
deodoriser may melt or dissolve the plastic cover and/or cables, resulting in a risk of fire or
electrical shock. These or other chemicals may also cause the product to malfunction or become
discoloured.
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.
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 functionality, 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 or printed pages.
DO NOT place anything in the path of received faxes 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 the 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.
If the tray has been extended to hold large paper such as A3, Legal, Ledger or Folio 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.
When adjusting the tray size from A3, Legal, Ledger or Folio to the original size, take care not
to trap your fingers in the gaps or slots at the bottom of the tray.

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(MFC-J3530DW/J3930DW)
Be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations. It may cause injury to
you.
(MFC-J2730DW/J3530DW/J3930DW)
To prevent possible injuries, at least two people should lift the product. One person should hold
the front of the product, and one person should hold the back, as shown in the illustration below.
Carry the product by sliding your hands into the handhold indentations located on each side of
the product. Be careful not to trap your fingers when you put the product down.
DO NOT carry the product by holding the lower tray when it is installed. The lower tray could fall
and cause injury to you.

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DO NOT carry the product by holding the areas shown in the illustrations. Doing this may cause
the product to slip out of your hands and may result in injury.
(MFC-J2330DW)
Carry the product by sliding your hands into the handhold indentations located on each side of
the product.

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When carrying the product, remove the trays if they have been expanded to hold large paper
such as Ledger, A3, Legal or Folio size paper. The weight of the paper could cause the trays 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.
(MFC-J3530DW/J3930DW)
DO NOT remove or damage any of the caution or warning labels inside the product.

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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.
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) or Ethernet cables from
the product.
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.

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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.
DO NOT allow any type of liquid to come into contact with the plug or power outlet.
If water, other liquids, or metal objects get inside the product, immediately unplug the product
from the electrical socket, and contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
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:
• 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.

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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 use the supplied grounded plug in any other
outlet except those specified. Doing so may cause an electrical shock.
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has
been unplugged at the wall socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never
install a telephone wall socket in a wet location.
DO NOT use the product or handle the cord if the cord has become worn or frayed. If unplugging
your product, DO NOT touch the damaged/frayed part.
DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord. DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power
cord. DO NOT place this product where people may step on the cord. Doing so may cause an
electrical shock or fire.
Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT use any type of extension cord.

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Servicing the product 1
WARNING
If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, there may be the possibility
of an electrical shock. Unplug the product from the electrical socket and contact Brother
customer service or your local Brother dealer.
If the product becomes unusually hot, releases smoke, generates any strong smells, or if you
accidentally spill any liquid on it, immediately unplug the product from the electrical socket.
Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
IMPORTANT
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, adjust
only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect 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.

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Product Warranty & Liability 1
Nothing in this guide shall affect any existing product warranty or be construed as granting any
additional product warranty. Failure to follow the safety instructions in this guide may invalidate
your product’s warranty.
WARNING
DO NOT allow this product to come into contact with water. This product should not be used
around standing water, including a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool; around appliances
containing water, including a refrigerator; or in a wet basement.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electrical
shock from lightning.
DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Only use the power cord supplied with this product.
CAUTION
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an
emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power
completely.
Approval Information 1
THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE
FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR.
Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than where it was
originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on
public telecommunication lines in another country.
Declaration of Conformity (Europe only) 1
We, Brother Industries Ltd.
15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that this product is in conformity with the essential requirements of all relevant directives
and regulations applied within the European Community.
The Declaration of Conformity (DoC) can be downloaded from our website. Visit
support.brother.com and:
-> select “Manuals”
-> select your model

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Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
(Europe only) (Applicable to models with radio interfaces) 1
We, Brother Industries Ltd.
15-1 Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561 Japan
declare that these products are in conformity with the provisions of the R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded by following the
instructions in the Declaration of Conformity (Europe only) section.
Wireless LAN 1
This Multifunction Printer supports Wireless LAN.
Frequency band(s): 2400 - 2483.5 MHz
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s): Less than 20 dBm (e.i.r.p)
NFC (Models with NFC function only) 1
This Multifunction Printer supports NFC (Near Field Communication).
Frequency band(s): 13.553 - 13.567 MHz
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band(s): Less than 111.5 dBμV/m
at 10 m
LAN connection (Models with Wired LAN function only) 1
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 and Battery
Directives 1
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.
Imaging Equipment Voluntary Agreement 1
(This applies to new models placed on the EU market after January 2015.)
Brother warrants that service parts will be available for at least five years after the end of
production.
To obtain service parts, please contact your Brother supplier or dealer.
Product mark Battery mark
European Union only

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Trademarks 1
Windows, Windows Vista and Windows Phone are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, Macintosh and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other
countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ is a trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Use of these trademarks are subject to
Google Permissions.
magicJack®is a registered trademark of magicJack VocalTec Ltd.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License
Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related
documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those
respective companies.
Open Source Licensing Remarks 1
This product includes open-source software.
To see the open source licensing remarks, please go to the manual download selection of your
model’s home page on Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Copyright and License 1
©2016 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
This product includes software developed by the following vendors:
©1983-1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
©2008 Devicescape Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
This product includes the “KASAGO TCP/IP” software developed by ZUKEN ELMIC, Inc.

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Other Information 1
FlashFX®is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc.
FlashFX®Copyright 1998-2014 Datalight, Inc.
U.S.Patent Office 5,860,082/6,260,156
FlashFX®Pro™ is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
FlashFX®Tera™ is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Reliance™ is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Reliance Nitro™ is a trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Datalight®is a registered trademark of Datalight, Inc.
Copyright 1989-2014 Datalight, Inc., All Rights Reserved
Brother Customer Service 1
Customer Service 1
Visit www.brother.com for contact information for your local Brother office.
Service centre locations 1
For service centres in your country, contact your local Brother Office. Address and telephone
contact information for local offices can be found at www.brother.com by selecting your country.

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Unlawful use of copying equipment 1
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit
fraud. The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents which it may be unlawful to produce
copies of. We suggest you check with your legal adviser and/or the relevant legal authorities if in
doubt about a particular item or document:
Currency
Bonds or other certificates of indebtedness
Certificates of deposit
Armed forces service or draft papers
Passports
Postage stamps (cancelled or uncancelled)
Immigration papers
Welfare documents
Cheques or drafts drawn by governmental agencies
Identifying badges or insignias
In addition, driving licenses and/or Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied under
certain national laws.
Copyrighted works cannot be copied lawfully, subject to the “fair dealing” exception relating to
sections of a copyrighted work. Multiple copies would indicate improper use. Works of art should
be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
Information for compliance with Commission
Regulation 801/2013 1
1All network ports activated and connected
How to enable/disable Wireless LAN
To turn on or off the wireless network connection, press [Settings] > [All Settings]
> [Network] > [Network I/F] > [WLAN] or [Wired LAN].
Power consumption
Networked Standby 1
MFC-J2330DW
MFC-J2730DW
MFC-J3530DW
MFC-J3930DW
Approx. 2.2 W Approx. 2.3 W

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