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Using the
documentation 1
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
Accessing the
Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s
Guide (MFC-7440N and
MFC-7840W only) 1
This User’s Guide does not contain all the
information about the machine such as how
to use the advanced features of Fax, Printer,
Scanner, PC Fax and Network (MFC-7440N
and MFC-7840W only). When you are ready
to learn detailed information about these
operations, read the Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide (MFC-7440N
and MFC-7840W only).
General information 1
Bold Bold style identifies keys on the
machine control panel or
computer screen.
Italics Italicized style emphasizes an
important point or refers you to
a related topic.
Courier
New
Courier New font identifies the
messages shown on the LCD
of the machine.
Warnings tell you what to do to
prevent possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the machine or
other objects.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a
possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch machine parts that are hot.
Incorrect setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Note icons give useful tips.