CAUTION
• For your safety, please unplug the power cord if the machine will
not be used for a long period of time.
• Use caution when opening and closing covers to avoid injury to
your hands.
• Keep hands and clothing away from the rollers in the output
area. If the rollers catch your hands or clothing, this may result in
personal injury.
• The inside of the machine and the output slot is very hot during
and immediately after use. Avoid contact with these areas to
prevent burns. Also, printed paper may be hot immediately after
being output, so use caution when handling it. Failure to do so
may result in burns.
• The laser beam can be harmful to the human body. The laser
beam is confi ned in the laser scanner unit by a cover, so there
is no danger of the laser beam escaping during normal machine
operation. Read the following remarks and instructions for safety.
− Never open covers other than those indicated in this manual.
− Do not remove the caution label attached to the cover of the
laser scanner unit.
− If the laser beam should escape and enter your eyes, exposure
may cause damage to your eyes.
• If you operate this machine in manners other than the control,
adjustment, and operating procedures prescribed in this manual,
this may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
• This machine is confi rmed as the class 1 laser product in
IEC60825-1:2007.
Maintenance and Inspections
WARNING
• Turn off the machine and unplug the power cord from the outlet
before cleaning. Failure to do so may result in a fi re or an electric
shock.
• Unplug the power plug from the power outlet periodically and
clean the area around the base of the power plug's metal pins and
the power outlet with a dry cloth to remove dust and grime. When
damp, accumulated dust may cause short circuiting or fi res.
• Use a damp, well wrung-out cloth to clean the machine. Dampen
cleaning cloths with water only. Do not use alcohol, benzenes,
paint thinners, or other fl ammable substances. If these substances
come into contact with electrical parts inside the machine, this
may result in a fi re or electric shock.
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• Check the power cord and plug regularly for damage. Check the
machine for rust, dents, scratches, cracks, or excessive heat
generation. Use of poorly-maintained equipment may result in a
fi re or electric shock.
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Consumables
WARNING
• Do not dispose of used toner cartridges in open fl ames. This may
cause an ignition, and result in burns or fi re.
• If you accidentally spill or scatter toner, carefully wipe up the loose
toner with a damp, soft cloth and avoid inhaling any toner dust.
Never use a vacuum cleaner to clean up loose toner. Doing so
may cause a malfunction in the vacuum cleaner or result in a dust
explosion due to static discharge.
CAUTION
• Keep the toner cartridges and other consumables out of the reach
of small children. If toner is ingested, consult a physician or poison
control center immediately.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the toner cartridge. The toner may
scatter and get into your eyes or mouth. If toner gets into your eyes
or mouth, wash them immediately with cold water and consult a
physician.
• If toner spills from the toner cartridge, avoid inhaling it or allowing
it to come into contact with your skin. If the toner comes into
contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap. If you inhale
the toner or your skin becomes irritated due to contact with the
toner, consult a physician or poison control center immediately.
Others
WARNING
• If you are using a cardiac pacemaker:
This machine generates a low level magnetic fi eld. If you feel any
abnormalities in your body while using this machine, please move
away from the machine and consult your physician immediately.
Telephone Equipment
When using telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, and injury
to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this machine near water (i.e., near a bathtub, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub), or in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
2. Avoid using the telephone during an electrical storm, as there may
be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.