If you DO NOT follow these safety instructions, there is a possibility of a fire, electrical shock, burn or suffocation. Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.
WARNING
There are high voltage electrodes inside the printer. Before you clean the inside of the printer, make sure that you have turned off the power switch and unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet.
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of an emergency, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power completely.
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Use only the power cord provided with the machine.
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children.
DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock. See Cleaning for how to clean the machine.
DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.
Cleaning the outside of the printer:
Make sure that you have unplugged the printer from the AC power outlet.
Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the printer.
DO NOT use cleaning materials that contain ammonia.
CAUTION
After you have just used the printer, some internal parts of the printer will be extremely hot. To prevent injury, when you open the front cover or back cover (back output tray) of the printer, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. If you do this, you may get burned.
Inside the printer (Front View)
Open the back cover (Back View)
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
DO NOT place the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive gasses, moisture, or dust.
DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
DO NOT put objects on top of the machine.
DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, washing machine, or in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
Note
DO NOT remove or damage the caution label located on or around the fuser.