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Precautions for Use
Cautions when Using the Printer
WARNING
• DO NOT place metallic objects or containers with water (flower vases, flower pots, cups, etc.)
on or near the printer. This type of situation presents a danger of fire or electrical shock should
they fall inside.
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• DO NOT remove any of the covers from the printer as there is a danger of electrical shock from
high voltage parts inside the printer.
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• DO NOT damage, break or attempt to repair the power cord. DO NOT place heavy objects on
the cord, pull it, bend it unnecessarily or cause any other type of damage.These types of situa-
tions present a danger of fire or electrical shock.
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• NEVER attempt to repair or disassemble the printer or its parts as there is a danger of fire,
electrical shock or damage to the laser. If the laser beam escapes, there is a danger of it causing
blindness.
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• If the printer becomes excessively hot, smoke appears from the printer, there is an odd smell,
or any other abnormal situation occurs, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. Turn the
power switch OFF (
{
) immediately, remove the power plug from the outlet and contact your
service representative.
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• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the printer, turn the power
switch OFF (
{
) immediately. Next, remove the power plug from the outlet to avoid the danger
of fire or electrical shock. Then contact your service representative.
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• DO NOT remove or connect the power plug with wet hands, as there is a danger of electrical
shock.
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• ALWAYS contact your service representative for maintenance or repair of internal parts.
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CAUTION
• DO NOT pull the power cord when removing it from the outlet. If the power cord is pulled, the
wires may become broken and there is a danger of fire or electrical shock. (ALWAYS grasp the
power plug when removing the power cord from the outlet.)
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• ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when moving the printer. If the power cord is
damaged, there is a danger of fire or electrical shock.
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• If the printer will not be used for a short period of time (overnight, etc.), turn the power switch
OFF (
{
). If it will not be used for an extended period of time (vacations, etc.), remove the power
plug from the outlet for safety purposes during the time the printer is not in use.
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• For safety purposes. ALWAYS remove the power plug from the outlet when performing clean-
ing operations.
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• If dust accumulates within the printer, there is a danger of fire or other trouble. It is therefore
recommended that you consult with your service representative in regard to cleaning of internal
parts. This is particularly effective if accomplished prior to seasons of high humidity. Consult
with your service representative in regard to the cost of cleaning the internal parts of the printer.