Brother MFC-J890DW User manual

(EU only)

Product Safety Guide

DCP-J572DW / DCP-J772DW / DCP-J774DW / MFC-J491DW /

MFC-J497DW / MFC-J890DW / MFC-J895DW

Brother Industries, Ltd.

15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

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 personal injury or damage to

property, including through 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.

How to use this guide:

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, 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.

NOTE

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

The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

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.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to

possible electrical shock.

Fire Hazard icons alert you to the

possibility of a fire.

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.

Bold Bold typeface identifies specific

keys on the product's control

panel or on the computer screen.

Italics Italicised style emphasises 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.

NOTE

• Not all models are available in all countries.

• The illustrations in this guide show the

MFC-J895DW.

Compilation and Publication Notice

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 these manuals may be

subject to change.

For the latest manuals, visit us at support.brother.com.

Choose a Safe Location for Your Product

WARNING

Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 35°C, the humidity is

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

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).

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 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 cause the product to malfunction or become

discoloured.

CAUTION

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 electrical

socket 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

(MFC models only). DO NOT place anything in the path of printed pages or received faxes

(MFC models 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 (MFC models only) and then the power cord from the electrical

socket, as well as any telephone/RJ-11 (MFC models 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 socket 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 customer service or your local Brother dealer.

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 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 (You can find 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 electrical socket and contact

Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.

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 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 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 objects such as a clip or a staple

• Precious metals such as a necklace or a ring

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

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.

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

properly.

(MFC models 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

socket.

Never install telephone wiring during a thunderstorm. Never install a telephone wall socket 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 an earthed plug. This plug will only fit into an earthed electrical

socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the socket, ask your

electrician to replace your obsolete socket. DO NOT attempt to defeat the purpose of the

earthed plug.

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

• DO NOT place this product where people 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 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; 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 properly according to the user's 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 any cable that does not meet the applicable cable specifications described in

the Quick Setup Guide. 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 properly

according to 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 in a roller.

DO NOT put your hand or any foreign objects into the ink insertion slot. Doing this may cause

injury.

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

DO NOT touch the edges of the metal parts behind the rollers in the grey shaded area shown

in the illustration. These parts have sharp edges and touching the metal parts behind the

rollers may cut your fingers or otherwise injure them.

(MFC-J491DW/MFC-J497DW/MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW)

DO NOT apply pressure with your hand or elbow in the grey shaded area shown in the

illustration below. Doing so may cause the ADF document support (1) to inadvertently open.

DO NOT carry the product by holding the scanner cover, the Jam Clear Cover, the manual

feed slot cover (some models only), or the control panel. Doing this may cause the product to

slip out of your hands and may result in injury.

Only carry the machine by placing your hands under the entire machine.

Some products and/or their cartons contain a silica gel pack. DO NOT eat the silica gel pack;

throw it away. If you ingest it, seek medical attention immediately.

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