SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; [1] Safety indications and their meanings; [2] Notes on safety- Page 3

GT-541

i

Thank you very much for buying a BROTHER printer. Before using your new printer, please read the safety instructions below 
and the explanations given in the instruction manual. 
 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

[1] Safety indications and their meanings 

This instruction manual and the indications and symbols that are used on the printer itself are provided in order to ensure safe 
operation of this printer and to prevent accidents and injury to yourself or other people. 
The meanings of these indications and symbols are given below. 

Indications 

 DANGER 

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the 
instructions will result in death or serious injury. 

 WARNING

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the 
instructions could result in death or severe injury. 

 CAUTION 

The instructions which follow this term indicate situations where failure to follow the 
instructions could cause injury when using the machine or physical damage to 
equipment and surroundings. 

Symbols 

  · · · · ·

This symbol ( 

  ) indicates something that you should be careful of. The picture inside the triangle 

indicates the nature of the caution that must be taken. 
(For example, the symbol at left means “beware of injury”.) 

  · · · · ·

This symbol ( 

  ) indicates something that you must not do. 

  · · · · ·

This symbol ( 

  ) indicates something that you must do. The picture inside the circle indicates the 

nature of the thing that must be done. 
(For example, the symbol at left means “you must make the ground connection”.) 

[2] Notes on safety 

DANGER

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet 
before opening the cover of the control unit. Do not touch as high voltage can result in severe injury. 

WARNING

Basic precautions 

Do not disassemble or modify the printer, otherwise 
it may cause fire or electric shocks or problems with 
correct operation. 
Ask the place of purchase or a qualified technician to 
carry out any internal inspections, adjustments or 
repairs that may be required. 
(Any problems with correct operation that occur as a 
result of the customer attempting to disassemble or 
modify the printer will not be covered by the 
warranty.)

Do not handle the power cord with wet hands, 
otherwise it may cause electric shocks.