Important Information4 For assistance, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportLaser radiationL The printer of this unit utilizes a laser. Use ofcontrols or adjustments or performance ofprocedures other than those specified hereinmay result in hazardous radiation exposure.Toner cartridgeL Be careful of the following when you handlethe toner cartridge:– Do not leave the toner cartridge out of theprotection bag for a long time. It willdecrease the toner life.– If you ingest any toner, drink severalglasses of water to dilute your stomachcontents, and seek immediate medicaltreatment.– If any toner comes into contact with youreyes, flush them thoroughly with water,and seek medical treatment.– If any toner comes into contact with yourskin, wash the area thoroughly with soapand water.– If you inhale any toner, move to an areawith fresh air and consult local medicalpersonnel.Drum unitL Read the instructions on page 12 before youbegin installation of the drum unit. After youhave read them, open the drum unitprotection bag. The drum unit contains aphotosensitive drum. Exposing it to light maydamage the drum. Once you have openedthe protection bag:– Do not expose the drum unit to light formore than 5 minutes.– Do not touch or scratch the black drumsurface.– Do not place the drum unit near dust ordirt, or in a high humidity area.– Do not expose the drum unit to directsunlight.WARNING:L To prevent the risk of fire or electrical shock,do not expose this product to rain or any typeof moisture.L Unplug this unit from power outlets if it emitssmoke, an abnormal smell or makes unusualnoise. These conditions can cause fire orelectric shock. Confirm that smoke hasstopped and contact an authorized servicecenter.L This product has a fluorescent lamp thatcontains a small amount of mercury. It alsocontains lead in some components. Disposalof these materials may be regulated in yourcommunity due to environmentalconsiderations. For disposal or recyclinginformation please contact your localauthorities, or the Electronics IndustriesAlliance:http://www.eiae.org.L Make sure that the unit is installed in a wellventilated room so as not to increase densityof ozone in the air. Since ozone is heavierthan air, it is recommended that air at floorlevel be ventilated.Illegal copiesL It is unlawful to make copies of certaindocuments.Copying certain documents may be illegal inyour country. Penalties of fines and/orimprisonment may be imposed on thosefound guilty. The following are examples ofitems that may be illegal to copy in yourcountry.– Currency– Bank notes and checks– Bank and government bonds andsecurities– Passports and identification cards– Copyright material or trademarks withoutthe consent of the owner– Postage stamps and other negotiableinstrumentsThis list is not inclusive and no liability isassumed for either its completeness oraccuracy. In case of doubt, contact yourlegal counsel.Notice:L Install your machine near a supervised areato prevent illegal copies from being made.Fuser unitL The fuser unit (1) gets hot.Do not touch it.L During or immediately after printing, the areanear the recording paper exit (2) also getswarm. This is normal.21