Printer User Manual

Handling the consumables
❏ Do not burn used consumables because they might explode and injure someone. Dispose of them
according to local regulations.
❏ Be sure to keep consumable components out of the reach of children.
❏ When handling an imaging cartridge, always place it on a clean, smooth surface.
❏ Do not attempt to modify an imaging cartridge or take it apart.
❏ Do not touch the toner. Always keep toner away from your eyes. If toner gets on your skin or
clothes, wash it off with soap and water immediately.
❏ If toner is spilled, use a broom and dustpan or a damp cloth with soap and water to clean it up.
Because the fine particles can cause a fire or explosion if they come into contact with a spark, do
not use a vacuum cleaner.
❏ Wait at least one hour before using an imaging cartridge after moving it from a cool to a warm
environment to prevent damage from condensation.
❏ To get the best print quality, do not store the imaging cartridge 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.
❏ When removing the imaging cartridge, do not expose it to sunlight at all and avoid exposing it
to room light for more than five minutes. The imaging cartridge contains a 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 imaging cartridge out of the
printer for long periods, cover it with an opaque cloth.
❏ Be careful not to scratch the surface of the drum. When you remove the imaging cartridge from
the printer, always place it on a clean, smooth surface. Avoid touching the drum, since oil from
your skin can permanently damage its surface and affect print quality.
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