Brother MFC-J5855DW 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.
For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's
Guide at
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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.
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
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Brother MFC-J5855DW Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Automatic Duplex Printing	Yes
Fax Modem Speed	33.6 kbps
Display	3.5" Color Touchscreen
Paper Input Capacity	250 sheets
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Max Print Resolution	4800 x 1200 dpi
Copy Speed (Black)	25 cpm
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
ADF Capacity	50 sheets
Maximum Paper Size	11" x 17" (Ledger)
Mobile Printing	AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Mobile Connect
Ink Type	Pigment-based
Print Speed (Black)	Up to 30 ppm (ISO standard)
Scan Resolution	Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (optical)

Summary

Safety Symbols and Conventions

Safety Alert Icons

Explains WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT, and hazard icons like electrical and fire.

Safe Product Placement and Environment

Location and Environmental Requirements

Specifies temperature, humidity, and condensation limits for safe operation and placement.

Product Connection and Electrical Safety

Electrical Hazards and Precautions

Warns about electrical shock risks from high-voltage electrodes and improper connections.

Safe Product Operation and Handling

General Usage Warnings

Covers electrical, fire, health hazards, and precautions for flammable substances and medical equipment.

Power Cord Safety

Details safe handling, inspection, and use of the power cord to prevent shocks and fires.

Regulations, Compliance, and Notices

FCC, RF, and Telephone Compliance

Covers FCC rules, connection, emergency calls, REN, RF exposure, and wireless compliance for various regions.

Industry Canada and Other Compliance

Details compliance for Canada, Mexico, product use regions, LAN connections, and ENERGY STAR.

Legal Limitations and Disclaimer

Copying and Scanning Restrictions

Lists US/Canadian government-issued documents that cannot be legally copied or scanned.

Disclaimer of Liability

Outlines Brother's disclaimer of warranties and limitation of liability for product use.