Brother Mfc 240c Manual

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To use the machine safelyA
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any 
maintenance.
WARNING 
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the 
machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first 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....

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DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner 
cover. Doing this may cause injury.
  
DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the output paper tray cover. Doing 
this may cause injury.
 
 
 
DO NOT touch the paper feed roller. Doing this may cause injury.
     

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DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.
  
When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the 
unit as shown in the illustration. Do not carry the machine by holding the scanner cover.
 
 
 
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately turn 
off the power switch and unplug the machine from the electrical sooket. Call your Brother dealer 
or Brother Customer...

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WARNING 
• 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 
socket. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall 
socket in a wet location.
• This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of 
an emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the...

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Important safety instructionsA
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall socket before cleaning the inside of the machine. Do not use 
liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 Do not use this product near water.
6 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing 
serious damage to the product.
7...

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16 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following:
„Do not use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool, or in a wet 
basement.
„Do not use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an 
electrical shock) or to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
IMPORTANT - For your safetyA
To ensure safe operation, the supplied three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-
pin electrical socket that is...

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EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN50419A
 
European Union only
This equipment is marked with the above recycling symbol. It means that at the end of the life of 
the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place 
it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream. This will benefit the environment for all. 
(European Union only)
Legal limitations for copyingA
It is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to...

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TrademarksA
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
© 2006 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
PaperPort is a registered trademark of...

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TroubleshootingB
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the 
troubleshooting tips. 
Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother 
Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at 
http://solutions.brother.com
.
If you are having difficulty with your machineB
Troubleshooting and Routine 
Maintenance
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Printing
DifficultySuggestions
No printout Check the interface cable or connection...

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Printed  text  or images are skewed. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper side guide 
is adjusted correctly. (See Loading paper and other media on page 12.)
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is set properly.
Smudged stain at the top centre of 
the printed page.Make sure the paper is not too thick or curled. (See Acceptable paper and other 
media on page 8.) 
Printing appears dirty or ink seems 
to run.Make sure you are using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable...