Important Information
If any toner comes into contact with your skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly with cold water, then air dry. Do not use hot water or hair dryer. If there is skin irritation, seek immediate medical treatment.
If you inhale any toner, move to an area with fresh air and consult local medical personnel.
Important safety instructions
When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
1.Do not use this unit near water, for example near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, etc.
2.During thunderstorms, avoid using telephones except cordless types. There may be a remote risk of an electric shock from lightning.
3.Do not use this unit to report a gas leak, when in the vicinity of the leak.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For best performance
Toner cartridge and drum unit
LWhen replacing the toner cartridge or drum unit, do not allow dust, water, or liquids to come in contact
with the drum. This may affect print quality.
LFor optimal performance, genuine Panasonic toner cartridges and drum units are recommended. We cannot be responsible for problems that may be caused by a
–Damage to the unit
–Poor print quality
–Improper operation
Toner cartridge
LDo not leave the toner cartridge out of the protection bag for a long time. It will decrease the toner life.
Drum unit
LRead the instructions on page 13 before you begin installation of the drum unit. After you have read them, open the drum unit protection bag. The drum unit contains a photosensitive drum. Exposing it to light may damage the drum. Once you have opened the protection bag:
–Do not expose the drum unit to light for more than 5 minutes.
–Do not touch or scratch the black drum surface.
–Do not place the drum unit near dust or dirt, or in a high humidity area.
–Do not expose the drum unit to direct sunlight. L To extend the life of the drum unit, the unit should
never be turned OFF immediately after printing. Leave the power turned ON for a minimum of 30 minutes after printing.
Location
LTo avoid malfunction, do not position the unit near appliances such as TVs or speakers which generate an intense magnetic field.
Static electricity
LTo prevent static electricity damage to the interface connectors or other electrical components inside the unit, touch a grounded metal surface before touching the components.
Environment
LKeep the unit away from electrical noise generating
devices, such as fluorescent lamps and motors.
LThe unit should be kept free from dust, high temperature and vibration.
LThe unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight. L Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
L When you leave the unit unused for a long period of time, unplug this unit from the power outlet.
L The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as heaters, kitchen stoves, etc. It should not be placed in rooms where the temperature is less than 10 °C (50 °F) or greater than 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). Damp basements should also be avoided.
L In the printing process, heat is used to fuse toner onto the page. As a result, it is normal for the machine to produce an odor during and shortly after printing. Be sure to use this unit in an area with proper ventilation.
L Do not cover slots or openings on the unit. Inspect the air circulation vents regularly and remove any dust
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Routine care
LWipe the outer surface of the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use benzine, thinner, or any abrasive powder.
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