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Laser Printer Precautions
This printer uses laser technology. The following list of precautions
applies whenever you open the printer cover. Even if you are
familiar with other types of printers, be sure to follow these
precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation.
Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked by a
CAUTION HOT SURFACE label. If you have been using the
printer, the fuser can be very hot.
Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless
instructed to do so in this guide.
Protect the light-sensitive drum from exposure to light.
Avoid exposing the imaging cartridge to room light any longer
than necessary. Do not open the drum’s protective cover.
Overexposing the drum may cause abnormally dark or light
areas to appear on the printed page and reduce the service life
of the drum.
If you must expose the drum either by taking the imaging
cartridge out of the printer or by leaving the printer cover
open, cover the drum with a soft cloth or sheet of paper.
Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you
remove the imaging cartridge from the printer, always set the
cartridge on a clean, smooth surface. Also, avoid touching the
drum, since oils from your skin can permanently damage its
surface and may affect print quality.
Avoid pressing on the top of the toner cartridge. Pressing
directly on the cartridge may cause toner to spill into the
printer. If there is a spill, see Chapter 5 for cleaning
instructions.
Never force the printer’s components into place. Although the
printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.
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