Safety Precautions

Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual.

Warning

You may cause an electric shock, fire, or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.

Choosing a location

Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.

Power supply

Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.

 

Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.

 

Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist

 

the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power

 

cord.

 

Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with

 

other equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3-way adapter,

 

etc.).

 

Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.

 

If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the

 

printer at the power supply and call for service.

 

Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off

 

any dust or dirt collected on the plug and the power outlet. If

 

the printer is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust,

 

smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the plug

 

absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.

Cleaning the printer

Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable

 

solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.

 

If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical

 

components inside the printer, it could cause a fire or electric

 

shock.

 

Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.

 

If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the

 

printer.

Maintaining the

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the

printer

printer.

 

The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not

 

described in this guide.

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