Brother HL-2240 User Manual
Safety and legal, Symbols and conventions used in the documentation, Warning caution important
 
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Version 0
USA/CAN
Not all models are available in all countries.
Please read this booklet before attempting to operate the product, or before attempting any 
maintenance. 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.
Symbols and
conventions used in
the documentation
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The following symbols and conventions are 
used throughout the documentation.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked 
on the product.
Note
The illustrations in this guide show the 
HL-2240D and MFC-7860DW.
Safety and Legal
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(HL-2220 / HL-2230 / HL-2240 / HL-2240D / HL-2270DW /
HL-2275DW / DCP-7060D / DCP-7065DN / HL-2280DW /
MFC-7360N / MFC-7365DN / MFC-7460DN / MFC-7860DW)
Bold
Bold typeface identifies specific 
keys on the product’s control 
panel, on the computer screen.
Italics
Italicized typeface emphasizes 
an important point or refers you 
to a related topic.
Courier 
New
Text in Courier New font 
identifies messages on the 
LCD of the product.
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 indicates a potentially 
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
may result in damage to property or loss of 
product functionality.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Notes tell you how you should 
respond to a situation that may arise 
or give tips about how the operation 
works with other features.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to 
possible electrical shock.
Improper Setup icons alert you to 
devices and operations that are not 
compatible with the product.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to 
touch product parts that are hot.
Document Outline
- Safety and Legal
- Symbols and conventions used in the documentation
- Compilation and Publication
- Choosing a location
- To use the product safely
- Regulation
- Standard telephone and FCC notices (MFC only)
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only)
- Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only)
- EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS (Canada only) (MFC only)
- Laser safety (For 110-120V Models Only)
- FDA regulations (For 110-120V Models Only)
- For use in the USA or Canada only
- Disconnect device
- LAN connection (Network models only)
- International ENERGY STAR® Qualification Statement
 
- Trademarks
- Open Source Licensing Remarks
- Copyright and License
- Other Information (MFC-7860DW)
- Legal limitations for copying (MFC and DCP only)