brother DCP-T230 Series Ink Benefit Color Ink Tank Multi Functional

Product Usage Instructions

• Before using the product, read the entire User’s Guide. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• Always carefully follow the instructions provided in the guide and adhere to all warnings and markings on the product.
• If you have any doubts about product usage after reading the guide, contact Brother customer service or your local dealer for assistance.
• Study the Symbols and Conventions section in the documentation to ensure you comprehend all instructions.
• Before using the product, carefully read and understand the instructions for correct operation.
• For more detailed instructions, information, and specifications, refer to the Online User’s Guide at support.brother.com/manuals.

FAQ

• Q: What should I do if I encounter an error message on the product?
• A: If you encounter an error message, refer to the Troubleshooting section of the User’s Guide for guidance. If the issue persists, contact customer service for further assistance.
• Q: How often should I clean the printer for optimal performance?
• A: It is recommended to clean the printer regularly according to the maintenance schedule provided in the User’s Guide to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the product.

Product Safety Guide

• DCP-T230 / DCP-T236 / DCP-T238 / DCP-T430W / DCP-T435W /
• DCP-T436W / DCP-T439W / DCP-T536DW / DCP-T730DW / DCP-T735DW /DCP-T830DW / DCP-T835DW / MFC-T930DW

Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan

Read this guide 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. Brother shall not be liable for damage caused where the product owner has failed to follow instructions set out in this guide.
How to use this guide

1. Read the whole guide before using your product. Keep the User’s Guide in a secure place for future reference.
2. Carefully follow the instructions set out in this guide and always ensure that you follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. If you have concerns about how to use your product after reading this guide, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
4. To ensure you understand all of the instructions, study the Symbols and Conventions used in the documentation.
5. CAUTION:
   Before using this product, read carefully these instructions for correct operation.

For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User’s Guide at support.brother.com/manuals.

Symbols and Conventions Used in the Documentation

The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, 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 that, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.
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/liquids such as alcohol must not be used.
• Electrical Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of an electric shock.
• Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire.
• Explosion Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of an explosion.
• This icon alerts you to the possibility of being injured by moving parts.
• This icon alerts you to the areas that contain moving parts.
• This icon warns you not to swallow ink.
• This icon indicates that the ink bottle must be held upright.

Font Styles Used in the Documentation

The definitions of font style are as follows:

• Bold Bold typeface identifies specific buttons on the product’s control panel or on the computer screen.
• Italics Italicised style 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.

Compilation and Publication Notice
The illustrations in this guide show the MFC-T930DW.
This product’s manuals have been compiled and published to provide the latest product safety information at the time of publication. The information contained in these manuals may be subject to change.
For the latest manuals, visit support.brother.com. ©2024 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

Choose a Safe Location for Your Product

WARNING

• Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 35°C, the humidity is between 20% and 80%, and where there is no condensation.
• Do not install or use in areas where explosive or electrically conductive dusts are generated.
• DO NOT expose the product to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, corrosive gasses, moisture, or dust. Doing so may create a risk of an electrical shock, short circuit, or fire, causing damage to the product and/or rendering it inoperable.
• DO NOT place the product near chemicals or in a place where chemicals could be spilled on it. Should chemicals come into contact with the product, there may be a risk of fire or electrical shock. In particular, organic solvents or liquids such as benzene, paint thinner, polish remover, or deodorizer may melt or dissolve the plastic cover and/or cables, resulting in a risk of fire or electrical shock. These or other chemicals may cause the product to malfunction or become discoloured.
• DO NOT place this product on an unstable surface, particularly if children are expected to be near the product. The product is heavy and may fall, causing injury to you or others and serious damage to the product. For products with scanning functionality, there is an added risk of injury if the scanner glass should break.

CAUTION

• Put your product on a flat, stable surface (such as a desk), that is free from vibration and shocks. Put the product near a telephone socket (models with the fax function only) and a standard grounded electrical socket.
• Avoid placing your product in a busy area. If you must place it in a busy area, ensure that the product is in a safe location where it cannot be accidentally knocked over, which could cause injury to you or others and serious damage to the product.
• Ensure that cables and cords leading to the product are secured so as not to pose a tripping hazard.
• DO NOT place heavy objects on the product.
• DO NOT place any objects around the product. Such objects block access to the electrical socket in case of emergency. It is important that the product can be unplugged whenever needed.

IMPORTANT 

• DO NOT place your product next to devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. Doing so may interfere with the operation of the product, causing print quality problems.
• DO NOT tip or turn the product upside down after the ink tanks are filled. Doing so may cause ink spillage and internal damage to the product.
• DO NOT place your product next to sources of interference, such as speakers or the base units of cordless telephones. Doing so may interfere with the operation of the product’s electronic components.
• DO NOT place anything in front of the product that will block printed pages or received faxes (models with the fax function only).

Connect the Product Safely

WARNING

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Failure to follow the warnings in this section may create the risk of an electrical shock. In addition, you could cause a short circuit, which may create the risk of fire.
• There are high-voltage electrodes inside the product. Before you access the inside of the product, including for routine maintenance such as cleaning, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first (models with the fax function only) and then the power cord from the electrical socket, as well as any telephone/RJ-11 (models with the fax function only) or Ethernet/RJ-45 cables (network models only) from the product.
  DO NOT push objects of any kind into this product through slots or openings in the product, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts.
• DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
• Always make sure the plug is fully inserted. DO NOT use the product or handle the cord if the cord has become worn or frayed.
• Unplug the power plug regularly to clean it. Use a dry cloth to clean the base of the plug pins and between the pins. If the power plug is plugged into the socket over a long period, dust accumulates around the plug blades/pins, which may cause a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
• DO NOT drop any metal objects or any type of liquid on the product’s power plug. It may cause an electrical shock or a fire.
• This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label on your machine. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure what kind of power source you have, contact a qualified electrician.

Use the Product Safely

WARNING

• Plastic bags are used in the packing of this product. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children, and dispose of them correctly.

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

• Failure to follow the warnings in this section may create the risk of an electrical shock. In addition, you could cause a short circuit, which may lead to fire.
• DO NOT dismantle this product. Dismantling this product could cause a fire or electrical shock.
• DO NOT attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
• If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged, there may be the possibility of an electrical shock. Unplug the product from the electrical socket and contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.If water, other liquids, or metal objects get inside the product, immediately unplug the product from the electrical socket and contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
• DO NOT use this product during a thunderstorm. There may be a remote risk of an electrical shock from lightning.
• FIRE HAZARDS
  Failure to follow the warnings in this section may create the risk of fire.
  DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the product. Doing so could cause a fire. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth. For instructions on how to clean the product, see the Online User’s Guide.
• (Models with the Wireless LAN function only)
• DO NOT use the product near any medical electrical equipment. The radio waves emitted from the product may affect medical electrical equipment and cause a malfunction, which may result in an accident or injury.

For users with pacemakers
This product generates a weak magnetic field. If you feel anything wrong with the operation of your pacemaker when near the product, move away from the product and consult a doctor immediately.

• DO NOT place metal objects, such as clips, staples, or jewelry on the product. If these objects contact the electrical parts inside the product, it may cause a fire or electrical shock.
• DO NOT place a container holding water or liquid on the product. The water or liquid in the container may spill into the product, making contact with the electrical parts inside the product, which may cause a fire or electrical shock.
• If the product becomes unusually hot, releases smoke generates any strong smells, or if you accidentally spill any liquid on it, immediately unplug the product from the electrical socket. Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
• (Models with the fax function only)
• 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 from the wall socket.
• Never install telephone wiring during a thunderstorm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a location that is wet or may become wet, for example, near a refrigerator or other appliance that produces condensation.

Power Cord Safety

• (DCP-T830DW/DCP-T835DW/MFC-T930DW) This product is equipped with an earthed plug. This plug will only fit into an earthed electrical socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the socket, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete socket. DO NOT attempt to defeat the purpose of the earthed plug.
• DO NOT allow anything to rest on the power cord.
• DO NOT place this product where others might step on the cord.
• DO NOT place this product in a position where the cord is stretched or strained as it may become worn or frayed.
• DO NOT use the product or handle the cord if the cord has become worn or frayed. If unplugging your product, DO NOT touch the damaged/frayed part.
• DO NOT pull on the middle of the power cord; pulling on the middle may cause the cord to separate from the plug. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
• DO NOT use any undesignated cables (or optional devices). Doing so may cause a fire or injuries. Installation must be performed correctly according to the Quick Setup Guide.
• Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT use any type of extension cord.
• This product should be positioned so that nothing pinches or constricts the power cord.
• DO NOT use cables that do not meet the cable specifications described in the Online User’s Guide: Specifications. Doing so may cause a fire or injuries.
• If the power cord is provided with this product, use ONLY the provided cord. Installation must be performed correctly as described in the Quick Setup Guide.

CAUTION: Wait until pages have exited the product before picking them up. Failure to do this may cause injury to your fingers by trapping them inside the machine.

• To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations.

• When changing the tray size from the Legal size to the original size, be careful not to trap your fingers in the gaps or slots in the bottom of the tray. It may cause injury to you.

• Do not put your fingers in the areas shown in the illustrations except when removing jammed paper or cleaning the machine. Be careful when doing so, to avoid injury.

• DO NOT carry the product by holding the areas shown in the illustrations. Doing this may cause the product to slip out of your hands and may result in injury.

• Only carry the machine by placing your hands under the entire machine.
• Turn off the machine, unplug the power cord from the machine, and then hold the bottom of the machine, as illustrated.

• When multiple devices, including this product, are connected to a computer using USB cables, you may feel an electric charge when you touch metal parts of the product.

Storage of Ink Bottles

• Be careful not to get the ink in your eyes or mouth when refilling the ink tank.
• Keep the ink bottle out of the reach of children.
• DO NOT shake the ink bottle. The ink may leak out if the bottle is shaken.
• DO NOT store the ink bottle in a place subject to temperature changes.
• DO NOT expose the ink bottle to direct sunlight.
• DO NOT drop or damage the ink bottle.
• DO NOT swallow ink. If you swallow any ink, spit it out, rinse your mouth, and consult your doctor immediately.
• Avoid tilting the ink bottle or storing it on its side; it may leak.
• If any ink remains in the ink bottle, fasten the cap tightly and store the ink bottle on a level surface in a cool, dark place.
• DO NOT let children or anyone else swallow the ink bottle cap or the ink tank cap.
• If the ink contacts your skin or gets into your eyes or mouth, follow these steps immediately:
• If your skin comes into contact with the ink, wash your skin with water and soap immediately.
• If the ink gets into your eyes, rinse them with water, and consult your doctor immediately. If left untreated, it may cause redness or mild inflammation of the eyes.
• If the ink gets into your mouth or you swallow it, spit it out, rinse your mouth, and consult your doctor immediately. Failure to seek medical attention could lead to sickness.
• DO NOT run your hand over the edge of the paper. The thin and sharp edges of the paper may cause an injury.
• Moving parts are located in the grey-shaded areas shown in the illustration. Keep your hands away from those areas when the parts are moving, or else injury may result.
• DO NOT remove or damage the caution or warning label inside the product.
  (DCP-T830DW/DCP-T835DW/MFC-T930DW)

IMPORTANT 

• A distinct change in the product’s performance may indicate a need for service.
• DO NOT connect your product to an electrical socket controlled by wall switches or automatic timers, or to the same circuit as a large appliance or other equipment that requires a significant amount of electricity. It could disrupt the power supply. Disruption of the power supply may also delete information from the product’s memory, and repeated cycling of the power supply can damage the product.
• DO NOT put any objects on top of the product. Doing so may cause the product to malfunction.
• If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
• DO NOT put any foreign objects into the ink tank. Doing this may cause the product to malfunction.

Important Safety Instructions

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 outlet before cleaning the outside of the product and the scanner glass (for the products with scanning functionality). Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Do not place this product near water.
6. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may drop, causing serious damage to the product.
7. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or on a radiator or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
8. This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label. Do not connect it to a DC power source. If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
9. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having three pins. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
10. DO NOT place anything on top of the power cord including this product. DO NOT allow the power cord to be stepped on.
11. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
12. Do not place anything in front of the product that will block printouts. Do not place anything in the path of received faxes (Models with FAX function only).
13. DO NOT touch a document during printing.
14. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
15. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks and may void your warranty. Please refer all servicing to our Authorized Service Personnel, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service.
16. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions:
    • If the power cord is damaged or frayed.
    • If the product has been spilled by liquid.
    • If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
    • If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
    • If the product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged.
    • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.

Product Warranty & Liability

Nothing in this guide shall affect any existing product warranty or be construed as granting any additional product warranty. Failure to follow the safety instructions in this guide may invalidate your product’s warranty.

WARNING

• Only use the power cord supplied with this product (if included in the box).

Disconnect machine

• 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 power completely.

Notes on Using the Wireless Network Models

1. For Wireless LAN Function of the Equipment
   GHz band equipment
   • Operating frequency: 2.4 – 2.4835 GHz
   • Equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP): ≤ 100 mW
   • Maximum power spectral density: ≤ 10 dBm / MHz (EIRP)
   • Carrier frequency tolerance: 20 ppm
   • Out-of-band emission power (Outside the 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz frequency band)
   • ≤ -80 dBm / Hz (EIRP)
   • Spurious emission (radiation) power (Outside the range of the corresponding carrier ± 2.5 times the channel bandwidth):
   • ≤ -36 dBm / 100 kHz (30 – 1000 MHz)
   • ≤ -33 dBm / 100 kHz (2.4 – 2.4835 GHz)
   • ≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (3.4 – 3.53 GHz)
   • ≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (5.725 – 5.85 GHz)
   • ≤ -30 dBm / 1 MHz (1 – 12.75 GHz for others)
     GHz band equipment
   • Operating frequency range: 5150 – 5350 MHz
   • Equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP): ≤ 200 mW
   • Maximum power spectral density: ≤ 10 dBm / MHz
   • Carrier frequency tolerance: 20 ppm
   • Out-of-band emission power (EIRP): ≤ -80 dBm / Hz
   • Spurious emission (radiation) power:
     ≤ -36 dBm / 100 kHz (30 – 1000 MHz)
     ≤ -54 dBm / 100 kHz (48.5 – 72.5 MHz, 76 – 118 MHz, 167 – 223 MHz, 470 – 798 MHz)
     ≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (2400 – 2483.5 MHz)
     ≤ -33 dBm / 100 KHz (5150 – 5350 MHz)
     ≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (5470 – 5850 MHz)
     ≤ -30 dBm / 1 MHz (1 – 40 GHz for others)
     GHz band equipment
   • Operating frequency range: 5725 – 5850 MHz
   • Emission power: ≤ 500 mW and ≤ 27 dBm
   • Equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP): ≤ 2 W and ≤ 33 dBm
   • Maximum power spectral density: ≤ 13 dBm / MHz and ≤ 19 dBm /MHz (EIRP)
   • Carrier frequency tolerance: 20 ppm
   • Out-of-band emission power (EIRP): ≤ -80 dBm / Hz (≤ 5725 MHz or ≥ 5850 MHz)
   • Spurious emission (radiation) power:
     ≤ -36 dBm / 100 kHz (30 – 1000 MHz)
     ≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (2400 – 2483.5 MHz)
     ≤ -40 dBm / 1 MHz (3400 – 3530 MHz)
     ≤ -33 dBm / 100 kHz (5725 – 5850 MHz) (Note: Outside the range of the corresponding carrier 2.5 times the channel bandwidth)
     ≤ -30 dBm / 1 MHz (1 – 40 GHz for others)
2. DO NOT, without appropriate permission, attempt to alter the emission frequency or increase the emission power (including by installing an additional RF power amplifier), connect any external antenna or use any unspecified transmitting antenna.
3. This equipment must not cause harmful interference to other radio services. In case such interference occurs, the equipment must be stopped immediately and cannot be used until the appropriate measures are taken to eliminate the harmful interference.
4. This micro-power wireless equipment must accept any interference caused by the legal operation of other radio services or radiated interference received from the industrial, scientific, and medical appliances.
5. DO NOT use this equipment anywhere near the plane or airport.
6. The equipment includes the wireless device(s) with the following type of approval code(s): CMIIT ID:2021AJ6253

LAN Connection (Models with the Wired LAN Function Only)

CAUTION

• DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to overvoltages.

Trademarks

• Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
• Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in Japan and in other countries.
• Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software Licence Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
• Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents, and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

Brother Customer Service

Customer Service

• Visit support.brother.com for contact information for your local Brother office.

Service Centre Locations

• For service centers in your country, contact your local Brother office. Address and telephone contact information for local offices can be found at support.brother.com by selecting your region and country.

Unlawful Use of Copying or Scanning Equipment (Products with the scanning function only)
It is an offense to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud. The following is a non-exhaustive list of documents that it may be unlawful to produce copies of. We suggest you check with your legal adviser and/or the relevant legal authorities if in doubt about a particular item or document:

• Currency
• Bonds or other certificates of debt
• Certificates of deposit
• Armed Forces service or draft papers
• Passports
• Postage stamps (canceled or uncancelled)
• Immigration papers
• Welfare documents
• Cheques or drafts drawn by governmental agencies
• Identifying badges or insignias

In addition, driving licenses and/or Certificates of Title to motor vehicles may not be copied or scanned under certain national laws.
Copyrighted works cannot be copied or scanned lawfully, subject to the “fair dealing” exception relating to sections of a copyrighted work. Multiple copies would indicate improper use. Works of art should be considered the equivalent of copyrighted works.
Disclaimer
Brother disclaims any warranties to avoidance, mitigation, or non-occurrence of any breakdowns, malfunctions, system crashes, virus infections, damage and disappearances of data, and any other kind of errors by using this product. AS LONG AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAWS, BROTHER WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST REVENUES OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF THE CUSTOMERS OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY.

These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers may only support machines purchased in their own countries.

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Documents / Resources

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References

• User Manual