Brother MFC-J5930DW Operating manual

Using the

documentation 1

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

personal injury or damage to property,

including through fire, electrical shock, burns

or suffocation.

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.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked

on the product.

NOTE

The illustrations in this guide show the

MFC-J6930DW.

Product Safety Guide 1

MFC-J5330DW/J5830DW/J5930DW/

J6530DW/J6535DW/J6730DW/J6930DW/J6935DW

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 Courier New font

identifies messages on the

LCD of the product.

Compilation and Publication 1

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 the 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 publications.

Choosing a location 1

WARNING

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

the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation).

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.

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 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 also cause the product to malfunction or become

discolored.

DO NOT place the following objects on the product. If these objects contact the electrical parts

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

• Metal object such as a clip or a staple

• Precious metal such as a necklace or a ring

• Container holding water or liquid such as a glass, a flower vase or a flower pot

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.

CAUTION

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 wall jack and a standard AC power outlet.

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 a 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.

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 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 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 printed pages or received faxes.

DO NOT place anything in the path of printed pages or received faxes.

• DO NOT tip the product after the ink cartridges are installed. Doing so may cause ink spillage

and internal damage to the product.

To use the product safely 1

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 any telephone/RJ-11 or Ethernet/RJ-45 cables

from the product.

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

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.

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 take apart or attempt to convert the product. This may create a risk of fire or electrical

shock. Such conduct may also be punished by the law. Contact Brother Authorized Service for

repair and other services.

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 drop any metallic hardware 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. 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:

• (Canada only) 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 attempt to defeat the

purpose of the grounded plug.

• 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 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 strained, as it may

become worn or frayed.

• 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.

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

• DO NOT use any cable, not included with this product, that does not meet the applicable

cable specifications described in the Quick Setup Guide.

It may cause a fire or injuries. Installation must be performed properly according to the Quick

Setup Guide.

DO NOT use this product during an thunderstorm.

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 jack.

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall jack in a

wet location.

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 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.

DO NOT use the product near any medical electrical equipment. The radio wave 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 pacemakers when near the product, move away from the product and consult a doctor

immediately.

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.

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 expanded to hold large paper such as Ledger, A3, Legal or Folio size paper,

place the product on a flat surface that can support both the product and the tray. When the tray

is expanded, it will protrude from the product. Therefore, 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 Ledger, A3, Legal or Folio 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-J6530DW/J6535DW/J6730DW/J6930DW/J6935DW)

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

you.

(MFC-J5930DW/J6530DW/J6535DW/J6730DW/J6930DW/J6935DW)

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.

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-J5330DW/J5830DW)

Carry the product by sliding your hands into the handhold indentations located on each side of

the product.

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