Brother MFC-J5340DW Operating manual

Read this guide before attempting to operate the product, or before attempting any maintenance,

and ensure that you follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. If you have

concerns about how to use your product safely after reading this guide, contact Brother customer

service or your local Brother dealer. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased

risk of personal injury or damage to property, including through fire, electrical shock, burns or

suffocation. Brother shall not be liable for the damage caused where the product owner has failed

to follow the instructions set out in this guide or on the product.

For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's

Guide at support.brother.com/manuals.

Symbols and Conventions

Used in the Documentation

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, or other

liquids must not be used.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to

possible electrical shock.

Fire Hazard icons alert you to the

possibility of a fire.

This icon alerts you to the

possibility of being injured by

moving parts.

This icon alerts you to the areas

that contain moving parts.

Product Safety Guide

MFC-J5340DW / MFC-J5855DW / MFC-J5955DW / MFC-J6540DW / MFC-J6555DW / MFC-J6740DW / MFC-J6940DW /

MFC-J6955DW

Compilation and Publication Notice

The definitions of font style are as follows:

Bold Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the product's control panel or

on the computer screen.

Italics Italicized style 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

product.

Not all models are available in all countries.

The illustrations in this guide show the MFC-J6955DW.

Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this product's manuals have been compiled

and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.

The contents of all manuals 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

WARNING

Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 95°F (10°C and 35°C),

the humidity is between 20% and 80%, and where there is no condensation.

DO NOT allow this product to come into contact with water. This product should not be used

around standing water, including a bathtub, sink, or swimming pool; around appliances

containing water, including a refrigerator; or in a wet basement.

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, causing damage to the product and/or rendering 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 electrical

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

electrical shock. These or other chemicals may cause the product to malfunction or become

discolored.

CAUTION

Put your product on a flat, level, stable surface (such as a desk), that is free from vibration

and shocks. Put the product near a telephone wall jack (models with the fax function only) and

a standard AC power outlet or a standard grounded AC power outlet (for some countries).

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 busy area. If you must place it in a busy 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.

Ensure that cables and cords leading to the product are secured so as not to pose a tripping

hazard.

DO NOT place heavy objects on the product.

DO NOT place any objects around the product. Such objects block the access to the power

outlet in case of emergency. It is important that the product can be unplugged whenever

needed.

IMPORTANT

• DO NOT place your product next to devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic

fields. Doing so may interfere with the operation of the product, causing print quality

problems.

• DO NOT place the product on any tilted/slanted surface. DO NOT tip the product after ink

cartridges are installed. Doing so may cause ink spillage and internal damage to the

product.

• 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 anything in front of the product that will block printed pages or received faxes

(models with the fax function only).

Connect 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 telephone line cord first (models with the fax function only) and then the power cord from

the AC power outlet, as well as any telephone/RJ-11 (models with the fax function only) or

Ethernet/RJ-45 cables (network models only) from the product.

DO NOT push objects of any kind into this product through slots or openings in the product,

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts.

DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.

Always make sure the plug is fully inserted. DO NOT use the product or handle the cord if the

cord has become worn or frayed.

Unplug the power plug regularly to clean it. Use a dry cloth to clean the root of the plug blades

and between the blades. If the power plug is plugged into the outlet over a long period, dust

accumulates around the plug blades, which may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.

DO NOT dismantle this product. Dismantling this product could cause a fire or electrical

shock.

DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and may void your warranty. Refer all

servicing to Brother Authorized Service Center.

DO NOT drop any metal objects or any type of liquid on the power plug of the product. It may

cause an electrical shock or a fire.

If water, other liquids, or metal objects get inside the product, immediately unplug the product

from the AC power outlet and contact Brother Authorized Service Personnel.

This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the

rating label on your machine. 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.

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 cause an electrical short, which may lead to a fire.

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 AC power outlet and contact

Brother Authorized Service Personnel.

DO NOT use this product during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of an electrical

shock from lightning.

FIRE HAZARDS

Failure to follow the warnings in this section may create the risk of a fire.

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.

Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth. For instructions on how to clean the product, see the

Online User's Guide.

(Models with the Wireless LAN function only)

DO NOT use the product near any medical electrical equipment. The radio waves emitted

from the product may affect medical electrical equipment and cause a malfunction, which may

result in accident or injury.

For users with pacemakers:

This product generates a weak magnetic field. If you feel anything wrong with the operation of

your pacemaker when near the product, move away from the product and consult a doctor

immediately.

DO NOT place metal objects, such as clips, staples, or jewelry on the product. If these objects

contact the electrical parts inside the product, it may cause a fire or electrical shock.

DO NOT place a container holding water or liquid on the product. The water or liquid in the

container may spill into the product making contact with the electrical parts inside the product,

which may cause a fire or electrical shock.

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 AC power outlet.

Contact Brother Authorized Service Personnel.

Plastic bags are used in the packing of this 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.

(Models with the fax function only)

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 from the wall

jack.

Never install telephone wiring during a thunderstorm. Never install a telephone wall jack in a

location that is wet or may become wet, for example, near a refrigerator or other appliance

that produces condensation.

Power Cord Safety:

• This product is equipped with a 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 attempt to defeat the purpose of the

grounded plug.

• DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord.

• DO NOT place this product where others might step on the cord.

• DO NOT place this product in a position where the cord is stretched or strained, as it may

become worn or frayed.

• DO NOT use the product if the power cord is frayed or damaged. Doing so may cause an

electrical shock or fire.

• DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord; pulling on the middle may cause the cord

to separate from the plug. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.

• DO NOT use any undesignated cables (or optional devices). Doing so may cause a fire or

injuries. Installation must be performed correctly according to the Quick Setup Guide.

• Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT use any type of extension cord.

• This product should be positioned so that nothing pinches or constricts the power cord.

• DO NOT use cables that do not meet the cable specifications described in the Online User's

Guide: Specifications. Doing so may cause a fire or injuries.

• If the power cord is provided with this product, use ONLY the provided cord. Installation

must be performed correctly as described in the Quick Setup 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 inside the machine.

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, 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.

To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.

When changing the tray size from the large paper size to the original size, be careful not to

pinch your fingers in the gaps or slots in the bottom of the tray. It may cause injury to you.

(MFC-J6540DW/MFC-J6555DW/MFC-J6740DW/MFC-J6940DW/MFC-J6955DW)

Be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations. It may cause injury to

you.

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