For Your Safety
•Plug the power cord securely into the outlet. If metallic objects come in contact with the prongs on the plug, it may cause a fire or electric shock. ..............................................................................................................
•Always connect the printer to an outlet with a ground connection to avoid the danger of fire or electrical shock in case of an electric short. If an earth connection is not possible, contact your service representative.
Other precautions
•The power source voltage of this unit is listed on the nameplate. Only plug the unit into an outlet with the proper voltage.
•Always use a shielded interface cable. Use of an unshielded cable can result in radio interference with data.
■Static Electricity Damage
•To prevent static electricity damage to any of the following components, touch a grounded metal surface, such as the printer’s bare metal frame prior to touching the component.
•The interface connectors: Parallel and optional network card
•Electrical components, connectors inside the printer and any components on the optional boards (RAM expansion board, network interface board, etc.)
•The connector pins on the optional paper feeder for the printer
■Handling of plastic bags
WARNING
• Keep the plastic bags that are used with the printer away from children. The plastic may cling to their
nose and mouth causing suffocation. ......................................................................................................................
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. ..........
•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. ..............................................................................................................................
• 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 situations present a danger of fire or electrical shock..................................................................
•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. ................
• 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 (O) immediately, remove the power plug from the outlet and contact your service representative. .......................
• If anything harmful (paper clips, water, other fluids, etc.) falls into the printer, turn the power switch OFF
(O) 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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