Packing and shipping the machine

When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Follow the instructions below to properly pack your machine. Damage caused to your machine during transit is not covered by your warranty.

CAUTION

It is important to allow the machine to ‘park’ the print head after a print job. Listen carefully to the machine before unplugging it to make sure that all mechanical noise has stopped. Not allowing the machine to finish this parking process may lead to print problems and possible damage to the print head.

Open the ink cartridge cover.

Press the lock release lever to release the ink cartridge and take out all the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges.)

Install the green protective part and then close the ink cartridge cover.

CAUTION

Make sure that the plastic tabs on both sides of the green protective part (1) have securely clicked into place (2).

If you are not able to find the green protective part, DO NOT remove the ink cartridges before shipping. It is essential that the machine be shipped with either the green protective part or the ink cartridges in position. Shipping without them will cause damage to your machine and may void your warranty.

Unplug the machine from the telephone wall socket and take the telephone line cord out of the machine.

Unplug the machine from the electrical socket and from the machine.

(MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
Using both hands, use the finger holds on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position. Then unplug the interface cable from the machine, if it is connected.

(MFC-6490CW)
Using both hands, use the finger holds on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover into the open position. Then unplug the interface cable from the machine, if it is connected.

(MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
Lift the scanner cover (1) to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down (2) and close the scanner cover (3).

(MFC-6490CW)
Gently close the scanner cover using the finger holds on both sides of it as you push down on the Scanner Cover Support (1).

WARNING

Be careful not to trap your fingers under the scanner cover.
Always use the finger holds provided on both sides of the scanner cover when opening and closing it.

Wrap the machine in the bag.

Pack the machine and the printed materials in the original carton with the original packing material as shown below. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the carton.

(MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)

(MFC-6490CW)

Close the carton and tape it shut.

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