Brother MFC 8440 User Manual

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USER’S GUIDE
MFC-8440
MFC-8640D
MFC-8840D
MFC-8840DN
Version B
 

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Model Number: 
MFC-8440, MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN
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Brother numbers
Register your product
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, 
you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your 
registration with Brother:
■ may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product 
should you lose your receipt;
■ may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product 
loss covered by insurance; and,
■ will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and 
special offers.
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Brother fax back system (USA only)
Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get 
instant answers to common technical questions and product information for 
all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a 
week. You can use the system to received faxed instructions and an index 
of fax back subjects.
The Brother fax back system number has been preprogrammed on 
One-Touch Key  01.
Ordering accessories and supplies 
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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties
(USA and Canada)
BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, 
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S 
LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 
REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES 
NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS 
REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE 
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Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA only)
Who is covered:
 This limited warranty (“warranty”) is given
only to the original end-use/retail
purchaser (referred to in this warranty as
“Original Purchaser”) of the accompanying
product, consumables and accessories
(collectively referred to in this warranty as
“this Product”).
 If you purchased a product from someone
other than an authorized Brother reseller inthe United States or if the product wasused (including but not...

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Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA only)
Accessory Items and use refurbished partsprovided such replacement productsconform to the manufacturer’s specificationsfor new product/parts. The repaired or
replacement Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items will be
returned to you freight prepaid or made
available for you to pick up at a conveniently
located Authorized Service Center.
If the Machine and/or accompanying
Consumable and Accessory Items are...

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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE 
LIMITED WARRANTY 
(Canada only)
Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts,
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service
Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or
workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables
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Safety precautions
To use the MFC safely
Save these instructions for later reference.
WARNING
There are high voltage 
electrodes inside the MFC. 
Before you clean the MFC or 
clear a paper jam, make sure 
you have unplugged the power 
cord from the power outlet.Do not handle the plug with wet 
hands. Doing this might cause 
an electrical shock.
After you use the MFC, some internal parts are extremely HOT!
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in 
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■ When you move the MFC, grasp the side handholds that are under the 
scanner. Do NOT carry the MFC by holding it at the bottom.
■ Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch 
telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone 
line has been disconnected at the wall jack. Never install telephone 
wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone jack in a wet 
location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location.
■ Install...