Brother MFC-1813 Operating manual

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)

Version 0

CHN-ENG

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).

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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)

(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.

• To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations.

• 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.

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.

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