vWarningSafety Warnings and PrecautionsRead and follow all the warnings and guidelines described below to preventthe hazards of fire or electrical shock and ensure safe use of this printer.Locationz The electrical contacts inside the printer become extremely hot duringnormal operation. To avoid causing a fire, never store flammablesubstances like alcohol, thinner, etc. near the printer.Power Supplyz To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock, never handle the powercord or plug when your hands are wet.z To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, make sure that thepower plug is securely and completely inserted into the power source.z To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, always use the powercord provided with this printer, and do not use this power cord with anyother electrical device.z To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock caused by a short circuit, avoiddamaging the AC adapter cord or the power cord. Never attempt to modifythe power cord in any way. Never apply force to the cord by pulling on it,and never place a heavy object on the power cord.z To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, connect the printer power cord toan independent power source that is not shared by other equipment orappliances.z To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, never knot the power cord orwrap it around itself.z To avoid a fire hazard, occasionally disconnect the power cord from theprinter and the power supply and use a soft dry cloth to clean the cordconnectors and the connection points. Leaving the cord plugged in and notcleaned for a long period, especially in an area subject to dust, oil, and highhumidity, could cause the insulation material to deteriorate.
