Appendix52Safety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that youuse your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in thismanual.Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any ofthese safety precautions.Choosing a locationChoosing a locationChoosing a locationChoosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.Power supplyPower supplyPower supplyPower supply Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with otherNever plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with otherNever plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with otherNever plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with otherequipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug theIf you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug theIf you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug theIf you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug theprinter at the power supply and call for service.printer at the power supply and call for service.printer at the power supply and call for service.printer at the power supply and call for service.Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirtPeriodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirtPeriodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirtPeriodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirtcollected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a locationcollected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a locationcollected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a locationcollected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a locationexposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on theexposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on theexposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on theexposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on theplug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fireplug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fireplug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fireplug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.Cleaning the printerCleaning the printerCleaning the printerCleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents suchUse a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents suchUse a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents suchUse a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents suchas alcohol, benzene or thinners.as alcohol, benzene or thinners.as alcohol, benzene or thinners.as alcohol, benzene or thinners.If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside theprinter, it could cause a fire or electric shock.Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage theprinter.Maintaining the printerMaintaining the printerMaintaining the printerMaintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts insideDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts insideDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts insideDo not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts insidethe printer.the printer.the printer.the printer.The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure notdescribed in this guide.Working around theWorking around theWorking around theWorking around theprinterprinterprinterprinterDo not use flammable sprays near the printer.Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical componentsinside the printer.