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Caution:
Depending on your machine's model, it may weight approximately 93.26 - 98.33
lb (42.3 - 44.6 kg) without any options.
To prevent injuries, use the appropriate number of personnel and lift or move
the machine as illustrated.
Do not lift the machine by the Paper Tray as it may cause damage and/or bodily
injury.
lb (42.3 - 44.6 kg) without any options.
To prevent injuries, use the appropriate number of personnel and lift or move
the machine as illustrated.
Do not lift the machine by the Paper Tray as it may cause damage and/or bodily
injury.
Note:
Refer to the Installation Instructions when installing the machine.
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Power and Ground Connection Cautions
Ensure that the plug connection is free of dust. In a damp environment, a contaminated
connector can draw a significant amount of current that can generate heat and
eventually cause fire over an extended period of time.
connector can draw a significant amount of current that can generate heat and
eventually cause fire over an extended period of time.
Always use the power cord provided with your machine. When an extension power cord
is required, always use a properly rated cord.
is required, always use a properly rated cord.
120 V/15 A or AC 220 - 240V/10 A
If you use a cord with an unspecified current rating, the machine or plug may emit smoke
or become hot to the touch externally.
or become hot to the touch externally.
Do not attempt to rework, pull, bend, chafe or otherwise damage the power cord. Do not
place a heavy object on the cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electric shocks.
place a heavy object on the cord. A damaged cord can cause fire or electric shocks.
For Your Safety
To prevent severe injury and loss of life, read this section carefully before servicing the Panasonic
machine to ensure proper and safe operation.
Please ensure that the machine is installed near a wall outlet and is easily accessible.
machine to ensure proper and safe operation.
Please ensure that the machine is installed near a wall outlet and is easily accessible.
This section explains the graphic symbols used in the machine and/or this manual.
WARNING:
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
Denotes hazards that could result in minor injury or damage to the machine.
This section also explains the graphic symbols used in the machine and/or this manual.
These symbols are used to alert operators to a specific operating procedure
that must not be performed.
that must not be performed.
These symbols are used to alert operators to a specific operating procedure
that must be emphasized in order to operate the machine safely.
that must be emphasized in order to operate the machine safely.
Installation and Relocation Cautions
Do not place the machine near heaters or volatile, flammable, or combustible materials
such as curtains that may catch fire.
such as curtains that may catch fire.
Do not place the machine in a hot, humid, dusty or poorly ventilated environment.
Prolonged exposure to these adverse conditions can cause fire or electric shocks.
Prolonged exposure to these adverse conditions can cause fire or electric shocks.
Place the machine on a level and sturdy surface that can withstand.
If tilted, the machine may tip-over and cause injuries.
If tilted, the machine may tip-over and cause injuries.
When relocating the machine, remove the toner and/or developer, and pack the machine
with proper packing materials for shipping.
with proper packing materials for shipping.
When moving the machine, be sure to unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the
machine is moved with the power cord attached, it can cause damage to the cord which
could result in fire or electric shock.
machine is moved with the power cord attached, it can cause damage to the cord which
could result in fire or electric shock.
Precautions
CAUTION
WARNING
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Never touch a power cord with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.
If the power cord is broken or insulated wires are exposed, replace immediately with a specified cord only.
Using a damaged cord can cause fire or electric shocks.
Using a damaged cord can cause fire or electric shocks.
Stop operation immediately if your machine produces smoke, excessive heat, unusual noise, or smell,
or if water is spilt onto the machine. These conditions can cause fire. Immediately switch Off and
unplug the machine.
or if water is spilt onto the machine. These conditions can cause fire. Immediately switch Off and
unplug the machine.
Do not disconnect or reconnect the machine while it is on. Disconnecting a live connector can deform
the plug and cause fire.
the plug and cause fire.
When disconnecting the machine, grasp the plug instead of the cord. Forcibly pulling on a cord can
damage it and cause fire or electric shock.
damage it and cause fire or electric shock.
When the machine is not used over an extended period of time, switch it Off and unplug it. If an unused
machine is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation can cause electric
shocks, current leakage or fire.
machine is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation can cause electric
shocks, current leakage or fire.
Be sure to switch Off and unplug the machine before accessing the interior of the machine for cleaning,
maintenance or fault clearance. Access to a live machines interior can cause electric shock.
maintenance or fault clearance. Access to a live machines interior can cause electric shock.
Be sure to switch Off and unplug the machine before accessing the interior of the machine for
accessing interface cables, maintenance or fault clearance. Access to a live machines interior can
cause electric shock.
accessing interface cables, maintenance or fault clearance. Access to a live machines interior can
cause electric shock.
Once a month, unplug the machine and check the power cord for the following. If you notice any
unusual condition.
unusual condition.
The power cord is plugged firmly into the receptacle.
The plug is not excessively heated, rusted, or bent.
The plug and receptacle are free of dust.
The cord is not cracked or frayed.
The plug is not excessively heated, rusted, or bent.
The plug and receptacle are free of dust.
The cord is not cracked or frayed.
Others
The machine has a built-in circuit for protection against lightning-induced surge current. If lightning strikes in your
neighborhood, switch Off the machine. Disconnect the telephone line cable first, then unplug the power cord from
the machine and reconnect only when the lightning storm has stopped.
If you notice flickering or distorted images or noises on your audio-visual units, your machine may be causing
radio interference. Switch it Off and if the interference disappears, the machine is the cause of the radio interfer-
ence. Perform the following procedure until the interference is corrected.
neighborhood, switch Off the machine. Disconnect the telephone line cable first, then unplug the power cord from
the machine and reconnect only when the lightning storm has stopped.
If you notice flickering or distorted images or noises on your audio-visual units, your machine may be causing
radio interference. Switch it Off and if the interference disappears, the machine is the cause of the radio interfer-
ence. Perform the following procedure until the interference is corrected.
Move the machine and the TV and/or radio away from each other.
Reposition or reorient the machine and the TV and/or radio.
Unplug the machine, TV and/or radio, and replug them into outlets that operate on different circuits.
Reorient the TV and/or radio antennas and cables until the interference stops.
For an outdoor antenna, ask your local electrician for support.
Use a coaxial cable antenna.
Reposition or reorient the machine and the TV and/or radio.
Unplug the machine, TV and/or radio, and replug them into outlets that operate on different circuits.
Reorient the TV and/or radio antennas and cables until the interference stops.
For an outdoor antenna, ask your local electrician for support.
Use a coaxial cable antenna.
Operating Safeguards
Do not touch areas where these caution labels are attached to the surface may be very hot, and cause
server burns.
server burns.
Do not place any liquid container such as a vase or coffee cup on the machine. Spilt water can cause
fire or shock hazard.
fire or shock hazard.
Do not place any metal parts such as staples or clips on the machine. If metal and flammable parts get
into the machine, they can short-circuit internal components, and cause fire or electric shocks.
into the machine, they can short-circuit internal components, and cause fire or electric shocks.
If debris (metal or liquid) gets into the machine, switch Off and unplug the machine.
Operating a debris-contaminated machine can cause fire or electric shock.
Operating a debris-contaminated machine can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not try to alter the machine configuration or modify any parts. An unauthorized modification can
cause smoke or fire.
cause smoke or fire.
WARNING
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Do not place a magnet near the safety switch of the machine. A magnet can activate the
machine accidentally resulting in injuries.
machine accidentally resulting in injuries.
Do not use a highly flammable spray or solvent near the machine. It can cause fire.
When copying a thick document, do not use excessive force to press it against the
document glass. The glass may break and cause injuries.
document glass. The glass may break and cause injuries.
Never touch a labeled area found on or near the heat roller. You can get burnt. If a sheet
of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it when it is hot, to avoid
injuries or burns. Switch Off the machine immediately, and wait until it cools down.
of paper is wrapped around the heat roller, do not try to remove it when it is hot, to avoid
injuries or burns. Switch Off the machine immediately, and wait until it cools down.
Do not use conductive paper, e.g. folding paper, carbonic paper and coated paper. When
a paper jam occurs, they can cause a short circuit and fire.
a paper jam occurs, they can cause a short circuit and fire.
Do not place any heavy object on the machine. An off-balance machine can tip-over or
the heavy object can fall, causing damage and/or injuries.
the heavy object can fall, causing damage and/or injuries.
Keep the room ventilated when using the machine for an extended period of time to
minimize the ozone density in the air.
minimize the ozone density in the air.
When copying with the document cover open, do not look directly at the exposure lamp.
Direct eye exposure can cause eye fatigue or damage.
Direct eye exposure can cause eye fatigue or damage.
Pull out paper trays slowly to prevent injuries.
When removing jammed paper, make sure that no pieces of torn paper are left in the
machine. A piece of paper remaining in the machine can cause fire. If a sheet of paper is
wrapped around the heat roller, or when clearing a jammed paper that is difficult or
impossible to see, do not try to remove it by yourself. Doing so can cause injuries or
burns. Switch Off the machine immediately, and wait until it cools down.
machine. A piece of paper remaining in the machine can cause fire. If a sheet of paper is
wrapped around the heat roller, or when clearing a jammed paper that is difficult or
impossible to see, do not try to remove it by yourself. Doing so can cause injuries or
burns. Switch Off the machine immediately, and wait until it cools down.
CAUTION
Consumable Safeguards
Never throw a toner bottle into an open flame. Toner remaining in the bottle can
cause an explosion and you can get burnt.
cause an explosion and you can get burnt.
Never throw toner or a waste toner container or a toner bottle into an open flame. It
can cause an explosion and you can get burnt.
can cause an explosion and you can get burnt.
Keep button batteries out of the reach of children. If a button battery is swallowed
accidentally, get medical treatment immediately.
accidentally, get medical treatment immediately.
Never heat the drum cartridge, or scratch its surface. A heated or scratched drum can be
hazardous to your health.
hazardous to your health.
Do not mix new and old batteries together. Otherwise, batteries can burst or leak,
causing fire or injuries.
causing fire or injuries.
Be sure to use the specified type of batteries only.
Ensure that batteries are installed with correct polarity. Incorrectly installed batteries can
burst or leak, resulting in spillage or injuries.
burst or leak, resulting in spillage or injuries.
WARNING
CAUTION
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