Brother DCP-L2640DW - User 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.
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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.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch product parts that are hot.
Prohibition icons indicate actions
that must not be performed.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
the possibility of an electric shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the
possibility of a fire.
Product Safety Guide
HL-L2400D / HL-L2405W / HL-L2460DW / HL-L2460DWXL / HL-L2865DW / DCP-B7640DW / DCP-L2640DW / DCP-L2660DW /
HL-L2480DW / MFC-L2807DW / MFC-L2820DW / MFC-L2820DWXL / MFC-L2880DW
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Summary

Symbols and Conventions

Understanding Safety Alerts

Explains WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and NOTE alerts for safe product use.

Hazard Icon Meanings

Explains icons for Hot Surface, Prohibition, Electrical Hazard, and Fire Hazard.

Choose a Safe Location for Your Product

Environmental Requirements

Specifies temperature, humidity, and condensation limits for optimal placement.

Placement Safety Guidelines

Avoiding Hazardous Placements

Details risks associated with heat, sunlight, chemicals, unstable surfaces, and blocked ventilation.

Ensuring Proper Ventilation

Stresses the importance of not blocking product slots for ventilation to prevent overheating.

Product Placement Precautions

Product Usage and Connection Safety

General Placement and Interference Avoidance

Electrical Hazard Warnings

Highlights risks of electrical shock and fire from improper connections.

Power Cord and Plug Safety

Handling and Connection Precautions

Details safe practices for power cords, plugs, and connections to prevent shock or fire.

Safe Product Usage and Handling

Packaging and Electrical Precautions

Warns about plastic bags, dismantling, self-servicing, and damaged products.

Environmental and Storm Safety

Advises against using during thunderstorms or with liquids/metal objects.

Fire Hazards and Usage Warnings

Flammable Substances and Paper Jams

Warns against flammable cleaners, operating with paper jams, and using vacuum cleaners on toner.

Toner, Magnetic Field, and Medical Equipment Precautions

Specific Hazard Warnings

Liquid Spill and Hot Surface Safety

Telephone Line Installation Safety

Power Cord and Handling Safety

Power Cord Usage Guidelines

Details safe practices for using, positioning, and maintaining the power cord and plug.

Product Storage and Toner Handling

Toner Contact Safety Procedures

Provides instructions for inhalation, skin, eye contact, and ingestion of toner.

Toner Cartridge Safety

Operational Safety and Servicing

Paper Edge and Radiation Safety

Product Performance and Power Connection

General Safety Instructions Summary

FCC Declaration and User Information

FCC Compliance Statement (USA)

Interference and RF Exposure Compliance

Laser and FDA Safety Information

Class 1 Laser Product Certification

Brother DCP-L2640DW Specifications