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Safety Precautions

Be sure to follow these precautions carefully to ensure safe, efficient operation:

• Because the printer weighs approximately 39.5 kg (87 lb) without the consumable or optional products installed, you should not lift or carry it by yourself. Two or more people should carry it, lifting it by the correct positions as shown below.

• Be careful not to touch the fuser, which is marked CAUTION Hot Surface Avoid Contact, or the surrounding areas. If the printer has been in use, the fuser and the surrounding areas may be very hot.

• Avoid touching the components inside the printer unless instructed to do so in this guide.

• Never force the printer's components into place. Although the printer is designed to be sturdy, rough handling can damage it.

• When handling developer cartridges, photoconductor units, and fuser oil rolls, always place them on a clean, smooth surface.

• Do not attempt to modify or take the developer cartridge apart. It cannot be refilled.

• Do not touch the toner and avoid all contact with your eyes.

• Do not dispose of used developer cartridges, fuser oil rolls, or waste toner collectors in fire, as they can explode and cause injury. Dispose of them according to local regulations.

• Wait for at least one hour before using a developer cartridge or a photoconductor unit after moving it from a cool to a warm environment to prevent damage from condensation.

• When removing the photoconductor unit, avoid exposing it to room light any longer than necessary. The unit contains a green-colored light-sensitive drum. Exposure to light can damage the drum, causing dark or light areas to appear on the printed page and reducing the service life of the drum. If you need to keep the unit out of the printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.

• Be sure not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the photoconductor unit from the printer, always place the unit on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from your skin can permanently damage its surface and may affect print quality.

• To get the best print quality, do not store the photoconductor unit in an area subject to direct sunlight, dust, salty air, or corrosive gases (such as ammonia). Avoid locations subject to extreme or rapid changes in temperature or humidity.

• Be sure to keep all consumable components out of the reach of children.

• Do not leave jammed paper inside the printer. This can cause the printer to overheat.

• Avoid using outlets that other appliances are plugged into.

• Use only an outlet that meets the power requirements of this printer.

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