Ricoh Aficio SP 100, Service Manual

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• Toner thrown into a fire can ignite or explode and cause serious injury. At the work site always
carefully wrap used toner and toner cartridges with plastic bags to avoid spillage before disposal
or removal.
• Always dispose of used items (developer, toner, toner cartridges, OPC drums, AIO units, etc.) in
accordance with the local laws and regulations regarding the disposal of such items.
• To protect the environment, never dispose of this product or any kind of waste from consumables at
a household waste collection point. Dispose of these items at one of our dealers or at an
authorized collection site.
• Return used drums to the service center for handling in accordance with company policy regarding
the recycling or disposal of such items.
Points to Confirm with Operators
At the end of installation or a service call, instruct the user about use of the machine. Emphasize the
following points.
• Show operators how to remove jammed paper and troubleshoot other minor problems by
following the procedures described in the operating instructions.
• Point out the parts inside the machine that they should never touch or attempt to remove.
• Confirm that operators know how to store and dispose of consumables.
• Make sure that all operators have access to an operating instruction manual for the machine.
• Confirm that operators have read and understand all the safety instructions described in the
operating instructions.
• Demonstrate how to turn off the power and disconnect the power plug (by pulling the plug, not the
cord) if any of the following events occur: 1) something has spilled into the product, 2) service or
repair of the product is necessary, 3) the product cover has been damaged.
• Caution operators about removing paper fasteners around the machine. They should never allow
paper clips, staples, or any other small metallic objects to fall into the machine.
Special Safety Instructions for Toner
Accidental Physical Exposure
• Work carefully when removing paper jams or replacing toner bottles or cartridges to avoid spilling
toner on clothing or the hands.
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